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Jacques Reception Center has been delivering sophistication and excellence from our beginnings. It is a luxurious and modern venue located in Middletown, New Jersey. Numerous tastes are accounted for with beautiful outdoor spaces to imported Italian floors and crystal. From one generation to the next, our family has served the tri-state area for over 50 years, providing high-quality food and service for our guests.

We invite you to come to tour our facilities. From newly renovated banquet rooms to lobbies and bridal spaces, Jacques has and will continue to maintain our level of excellence. We can handle intimate to grand galas with multiple offerings to support your needs. We offer a personalized approach to your event to simplify the process.

Jacques Catering provides our clients with a detailed and personalized service. Our professional sales and event staff is hands-on with you to ensure every aspect of your day is accounted for. With various offerings and packages, there is truly something for everyone for every sized event. From our family to yours, we hope to make your event memorable forever.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$800

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$800

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$0

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of Jacques Reception Center

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Steven Sent on 05/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Want the best experience? Please read

I hope anyone planning a wedding reads this. Aimee from Jacques absolutely is amazing!! There are so many things she did to make the night successful it is almost too long of a list. The details were endless from food choices to the bridal room to helping with day of. One of the most flexible people you will EVER deal with. She responded early & late, before and after biz hours. The ENTIRE staff sensational!! Please do yourself a favor and meet Aimee before you go anywhere else!!!
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Tanya Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Venue

My wedding with Jacques was a fairytale! Aimee was incredible to work with from start to finish. The venue is beautiful, the staff is AMAZING, and the food is delicious. Jacques made the entire wedding process so easy for us. Aimee answered all of my questions promptly and always made herself available when we needed her input. Our initial wedding date was supposed to be April 2020. We unfortunately had to postpone, but Jacques worked with us and we couldn’t be happier. All of our guests raved about the food and how much fun they had! I highly recommend Jacques for any weddings or parties!
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Adrianna Sent on 09/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing bridal shower experience

My bridal shower had been moved from 2020 to 2021 and it was worth the wait! The entire staff at Jacques was so amazing and helpful. We have nothing but amazing and kind things to say. Special shout out to Rosa, Jim, Manny, and Sue who worked the event. From the food to the ambiance, everything was perfection. People have not stopped calling to tell my family how much they enjoyed themselves!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 02/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Such a great venue

Jacques was such an amazing wedding venue. We had our ceremony and reception here and all our guests were so impressed. Everyone could not stop talking about how amazing the food was! The staff is extremely helpful and so attentive. They took so much stress of the wedding planning. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our wedding thanks to Jacques and how smoothly they run. Our guests still talk about how much fun they had at our wedding! Would book here over end over again!
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 09/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding ceremony/reception site at a great value!

I cannot say enough how grateful I am to Aimee and her staff for making our night truly amazing. She helped us every step of the way in planning everything answering our 100+ questions and gave us a lot of great suggestions and ideas. Plus the food at Jacques is to die for. So many of our guests talked about how amazing the food was at cocktail hour and the reception. We also had our ceremony in the garden out front, which made it very easy for the whole event. I would highly recommend for their exceptional staff, great value, delicious food, and great spaces for any event.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 05/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing experience

Our wedding was fantastic. Aimee went above and beyond for us at every step of the way. We had Lynn for our tasting as well as for our bridal suite concierge, and could not have asked for someone more attentive. When it came time for my dress to be bustled and my bridal party was struggling to figure it out, Lynn jumped in without hesitation and helped make the process smooth. Planning the wedding with Aimee felt like being with one of our friends. She gives her honest opinion and will help you pick the perfect combination of items. From the mashed potato bar to the pork roll sandwiches on the way out the food was delectable. Jacques truly makes the most important day of your life feel like their most important day as well.
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Amy M. Sent on 05/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Jacques Reception Center is perfect!

WOW WOW WOW! My husband and I visited over 20 venues across New Jersey. Jacques was our last and final stop! Aimee is so easy to communicate with and will accommodate any of your wants/needs. Jacques is the perfect venue for any event, large or small. We had about 130 people attend our wedding and we used the full ballroom, which is beautiful. Aimee worked with us on pricing, menu options, layout, etc. She will give her honest opinion and will never guide you in the wrong direction.

Jacques provides candelabra centerpieces that are so pretty and add a nice touch to the room. The top candle can also come off and flowers can be placed on top. We decided to put flowers on top of the candelabra on every other table. Jacques also has a photo booth that can be used for your event! Props were provided and there was a person who stayed with the photobooth all night and helped people put pictures into an album. At the end of the night they even gave us a flashdrive with all of the pictures!

The food...I read tons of reviews about how great the food was, but I had never been to an event here before. Going to the bridal show really helped a lot with this because there was a full cocktail hour! For our cocktail hour, we had three stations (The Wok was a HUGE hit), h'dourves, and chafing dishes. We customized some of the food which was a nice touch! The tortellini with vodka sauce was out of this world! I wish I could eat that every day!
During the reception, we had the fruit cups which was very cute and delicious, followed by the salad, and either Champagne Chicken, Chateaubriand, or Salmon. Everyone loved all of it. The dessert was amazing! A cake was included with our package and it was delicious and absolutely beautiful. The d'oeuvres dessert was sooooo good. The nutella cheesecake dumplings and the cookies and milk were huge hits!

Jacques Reception Center is beautiful and Aimee made everything so special and perfect for us. Thank you!!!

PS Special shout out to Lynn! She is a fantastic waitress that worked with us at the food tasting, bridal shower, and on the night of the wedding. She made sure that we always had something to eat and drink and gave us some great tips along the way! :)
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 04/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

My fiancé and I spent a lot of time researching and checking out a lot of venues. We went to a wedding expo at Jacques where we met Aimee, and went back again to meet one on one. Let me just say every review that raves about Aimee’s work, attentiveness & professionalism is spot on. She was wonderful and promptly answered every email I sent. The room is massive and provides plenty of space, and the cocktail room is currently being renovated. If your looking for a great venue don’t pass up on Jacques Reception Center.
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Teirra Sent on 04/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Aimee was so helpful

Aimee went above and beyond to help us plan our day! Food was excellent! Everyone left full and satisfied
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Erin Sent on 03/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I just read a review that was confusing to me. It gave a low rating, and honestly I have no idea how. Aimee is absolutely phenomenal and has been the only positive experience I have had through my whole wedding planning process. I had a nightmare with my ceremony hall who cancelled on me last minute and Aimee was amazing at accommodating and not only helped with the planning but also went above and beyond to keep me calm. I swear out of all of my vendors and out of all of the places I looked at preliminarily she was hands down the best!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Jacques Reception Center frequently asked questions

Jacques Reception Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Jacques Reception Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Jacques Reception Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
Jacques Reception Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Jacques Reception Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Jacques Reception Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Jacques Reception Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Jacques Reception Center is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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