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The Culinary Curate is a professional wedding catering company based in Hamburg, New Jersey. They aim to deliver exceptional quality food, world-class service, and great value to every client. Their emphasis on natural ingredients will make you feel good about serving delicious yet healthy fare at your wedding.

Cuisine

The Culinary Curate offers customizable catering options for every size and style of wedding. They specialize in elevated American classics, Mediterranean cuisine, and Mexican fare, providing a wide range of delectable options to choose from. If you'd like a more casual wedding meal, opt for a taco bar. Featuring flour and corn tortillas, a variety of filling options, and homemade salsas and guacamole, your guests will keep coming back for more. Consider serving a plated dinner if you'd like to host a formal meal. Options such as kale and berry salad with house dressing and feta or succulent rosemary lemon chicken will add elegance to your reception.

  • Black-owned
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$85

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$72

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$30

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$40

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Linens

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Caribbean
Italian
Mediterranean

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of The Culinary Curate

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Charmaine and her team at Culinary Curate receive incredibly positive reviews for their catering service, with multiple reviewers highly recommending them. The food is described as delicious and innovative, catering to various dietary preferences like vegetarian and Caribbean cuisine for special events like weddings and parties. Charmaine is praised for her exceptional communication, flexibility, and creativity, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all guests. Many guests were impressed with the quality of the food and service provided, giving Culinary Curate a stellar reputation.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Charmaine and her team at Culinary Curate receive incredibly positive reviews for their catering service, with multiple reviewers highly recommending them. The food is described as delicious and innovative, catering to various dietary preferences like vegetarian and Caribbean cuisine for special events like weddings and parties. Charmaine is praised for her exceptional communication, flexibility, and creativity, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all guests. Many guests were impressed with the quality of the food and service provided, giving Culinary Curate a stellar reputation.

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Marjorie Sent on 06/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A vegetarian's Delight!

Absolutely the best food I've ever had on set!
I'm a vegetarian and we are usually served a few bland veggies or just salad as an option, but their food was sooo good, we tried everything! Highly recommend the Falafel, the BEST I've ever had! Five stars!
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Nelson Sent on 10/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Service

Charmaine and her crew delivered an amazing catering service. 10/10, would recommend to anyone.
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Noemia Sent on 07/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Taste testing/ Wedding Caterer

Charmaine is AMAZING. Great communicator, super flexible and creative. We hired Charmaine and her team for our wedding next September 2024. We had our taste testing earlier this year and it did not disappoint. I am looking forward to our wedding day and having Charmaine and her team there!
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Helen Sent on 06/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect for my CD release!

It was my first CD release and I wanted it to be something very special. Charmaine and her staff ensured everything was in order and the menu was carefully selected making sure it would fit with the event and venue. The food was delicious, the service outstanding and those who attended were very pleased. Many asked for Charmaine's contact. All I can say is; you can NOT go wrong with this company. Charmaine is very personable and honest, and her staff are also very responsible and carried a positive sphere that spread as well as melted in with the event as a whole. IF there were 10 stars to give, I would do that!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Noemia Sent on 06/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Taste testing/ wedding caterer

Charmaine is AMAZING. Great communicator, super flexible and creative. We hired Charmaine and her team for our wedding next September 2024. We had our taste testing earlier this year and it did disappoint. I am looking forward to our wedding day and having Charmaine
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Terri Sent on 05/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

There aren't enough compliments that are worthy...

I've stewed over this review for a while not because, Charmaine isn't deserving, but because I wanted to make sure I wrote a review that truly did her justice. Words cannot describe how impressed I was with her responsiveness, innovative thinking, flexibility, and of course fabulous food. She was never difficult to get a hold of and always responded to all of my questions in a very timely manner.

When I explained to Charmaine that I wanted to honor my Caribbean culture by serving a mix of American and Trinidadian food for my 10-year anniversary party, she rose to the occasion. She provided amazing suggestions. Some of the foods included in the passed hors d'oeuvre event included fried plantain, burger sliders, beef patties, jerk wings, and teriyaki wings amongst other foods.

When I called Charmaine the day before about a last-minute change to the menu to account for food sensitivities, she didn't even skip a beat. And my guests LOVED all of it. They continued raving about the food for DAYS following the event. Even my picky two-year-old devoured the beef patties.

To say, that I will be singing the praises for Charmaine of the Culinary Curate is an understatement. If you don't utilize her service, you will certainly regret it.
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Michele Sent on 06/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

My Expectations Were Exceeded!!

The Culinary Curate catered my daughter's Business School Graduation Party. They catered the cocktail hour and main dinner. They created an amazing menu that my guests absolutely loved. They even recommended beautiful cutlery, table clothes, and napkins that accented the decor. Their wait staff was friendly, professional, and accommodating. I'd use there services over and over again.
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