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Welcome to CATERING by DESIGN- A Farm to Table catering company..

Congratulations on your recent engagement! Thank you for stopping by to check us out.

Catering by Design was established in 2010 as a full service, boutique catering company in NJ with an emphasis on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Our mission is to bring you thoughtfully prepared handcrafted dishes that promote local farmers while providing you with an exceptional experience. Headquartered in beautiful Sussex County New Jersey, we are fortunate to have the most amazing resources at our disposal. We work closely with our local farmers and producers to ensure you are receiving the freshest ingredients available.

We specialize in off premise catering, so you can be sure that we have the knowledge and experience needed to turn your vision into a reality. From the first phone call, our team will work closely with you to ensure that no details are missed. We welcome you to come inside and browse around. Please feel free to call us with any questions, we would love to hear from you!

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Reviews of CATERING by DESIGN

3.9 out of 5 rating
3.9 out of 5 rating
12 Reviews
78% recommend it
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    3.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    3.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    3.9 out of 5 rating
User2903322 Sent on 12/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say how happy I am that I went with Catering By Design for my wedding. My fiancé and I went back-and-forth trying to decide whether or not to have our wedding at a venue or by an outside caterer. Let me say how extremely happy I am that I booked my wedding with Catering By Design.I had a very specific vision of what I wanted my day to look like. I was a bit apprehensive that an off premise caterer could achieve the results I was looking for. After speaking with Christa, I immediately sensed she understood my vision, and felt completely confident in her ability to pull it off. She worked closely with me to ensure I got what I needed while staying within my budget. Our food tasting set the expectation and gave us a great sense of how things would look and feel on the day of our wedding. We were offered a private tasting based on our menu selections. I loved this personal touch and I was immediately hooked on the food. My fiancé and I were counting down the days till we could taste it again. I must admit I still had a doubt in my head whether or not a caterer could replicate the same quality food for such a large group of people. Well let me tell you, they did not disappoint. On the day of our wedding the food was as delicious, if not more then on the day of our food tasting. I was blown away by the quality and presentation, and felt as if I was eating food from a restaurant and not a catering hall. The servers continuously paraded around with beautifully decorated trays of hors d'oeuvres. My guests are still talking to this day about how delicious the food was. I am so glad I made the decision to go with Catering By Design. Christa and her team truly delivered on their promises. I will definitely be recommending them to everyone I know.
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Felicia Sent on 11/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Christa was a pleasure to work with. From start to finish she paid attention to every detail. When setting up our menu she spent hours reviewing our selections, suggesting changes to better serve our needs and pairing choices together for a fabulous foodie experience! The extra steps taken to make the food presentation special were perfect, just enough to show how much she cares. The day of our wedding her staff was responsive to requests and our guests couldn't stop raving about the food. I would not hesitate to recommend Catering by Design to anyone, it was truly a great experience.
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Jan Sent on 12/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Let me start by saying that I don't think the word "No" is in their vocabulary! From the very first phone call to the last email, the communication was amazing. Being a new bride, I was very overwhelmed with the whole wedding process. My fiancé and I contacted many caterers for information, but we're pretty dissatisfied with the information that was given, as well as the response time. But when we contacted Catering By Design, we were answered promptly and professionally. Christa took plenty of time to explain to us how the process works and what we could expect. I knew right away that this was the caterer for us! The food and the service was beyond exceptional. We were looking for a farm to table caterer, because freshness, as well as seasonal menus, were very important to us. I was extremely impressed with how the menus were written. We were able to make final menu selections right up until the time of our wedding. This allowed us the flexibility to choose what was fresh and in season at the time of our event. The final outcome was extremely fresh and delicious food on the day of our wedding. Both the food and the service exceeded our expectations. One of the staff members surprised us, and brought to our room, a beautifully decorated plate of our favorite hors d'oeuvres prepared by the chef. We were surprised as this was not a service we had asked for. However, the staff had noticed that we were too busy to stop and eat, and took it upon themselves to make sure we had plenty of food. It was special touches like this that showed us how much they cared. A huge thank you to the staff at Catering By Design for helping to make our wedding a special night that we will never forget!!
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CATERING by DESIGN frequently asked questions

CATERING by DESIGN offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
CATERING by DESIGN offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At CATERING by DESIGN, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At CATERING by DESIGN, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
CATERING by DESIGN provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, CATERING by DESIGN offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
CATERING by DESIGN is recommended by 78% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4 in value, 3.9 in quality of service, 3.9 in flexibility, 3.9 in professionalism and 3.8 in average response time.

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