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Ultimate Caterer

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Recommended by 92% of couples

About this vendor

Ultimate Caterer is a full-service wedding catering company located in Marlboro, New Jersey. This dedicated team has provided exceptional catering services to the New Jersey and New York regions for over 35 years. Well known for their exquisite presentation and impeccable customer care, the team at this company takes great pride in being part of couples' milestone events.

Cuisine

The chefs at Ultimate Caterer use their extensive culinary training to create elegant custom menus designed to complement your preferences and tastes. This talented team offers a comprehensive list of world cuisine options such as African, Asian, BBQ, Cajun, Caribbean, Chinese, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Latin American, and Middle Eastern dishes. Each wedding menu is carefully crafted using the finest organic ingredients available, and the team is more than happy to arrange tastings. These professionals are flexible regarding customizing the menu to suit your needs and offer a plethora of kosher,halal, vegan, and allergy-friendly menus. The culinary delights on offer include Tuscan-inspired antipasti plates, quesadilla cones, and mini burger sliders. Dining options include buffet, family-style, and plated meals, with an array of delicious hors d'oeuvres and stations also available. Guests can also enjoy a wide selection of fine wines, beers, and handcrafted signature cocktails developed by the team's expert bartenders and mixologists.

Services Offered

The Ultimate Caterer team offers a range of services to ensure your special day runs as smoothly as possible. For example, they are happy to arrange delivery, event setup, and cleanup services. They can also provide rental items such as tables, chairs, linens, and glassware for convenience. Some additional services include:

  • Cake cutting services
  • Chocolate fountains
  • China
  • Barware
  • Cash bar

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 38 years in business

  • We speak English, Hindi, Spanish and Urdu

Links

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FAQ

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

$118

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

$118

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$118

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

$95

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$6

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

Bartender(s)

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?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
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

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Reviews of Ultimate Caterer

Jackie
Jackie Sent on 03/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Catering Experience!

Ultimate Caterer catered my 2/22/25 wedding recently and I cannot say enough positive things about our experience working with them. I originally met Alan back in 2021 at the Art Factory and he was extremely friendly, helpful and was one of their house caterers. To make a very long and complicated story short, we had to delay our wedding over 2 years and change venues and Alan & staff were so understanding and flexible with us. When we nailed down our new date and location, we worked closely with Heidi on our menu, day of plans and all the little details that come with planning a wedding. I am so grateful to have hired such an amazing company for our big day. The food was amazing - we had a vegetarian and vegan only menu with 5 international food stations and everyone commented on how excellent the food was. Not only was it delicious and to our specifications but the variety and amount of food that was served was generous. The staff was friendly, fast and did an amazing job setting up and cleaning up within our allotted event time frame. They were also able to recommend other fantastic vendors. Needless to say, I highly recommend them for your event!
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Amy C. Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank goodness for Alan and his team.

I cannot say enough nice things about Alan and ultimate catering. Alan and his staff and their food were amazing, but not only that he was truly just a wonderful human. I was sadly one of those brides that got scammed by AF. I wouldn’t have been known about what was going on if Alan hadn’t been worried about me and how I was doing. He contacted me within days of the scandal and not only told me something that absolutely devastated less than 5 weeks before my wedding, but he asked him how he could help. This man sent me a list of contacts that he had, he contacted his contacts to try to work out a deal for his brides. This man has integrity and such kindness and generosity. If he hadn’t stepped in I wouldn’t have been able to pull together all my venders to successful have my wedding. How on to the food, omg my guests were raving about the food. They loved my passed hors d’oeuvres, but they absolutely died over the roast whole pig that Alan carved himself. This man brought my husband and myself a sampling of every piece of food offering to make sure we ate. He helped me come up with my wedding plan and helped me set up my dream. You cannot go wrong with Alan and his team. Without him who knows if my wedding would’ve happened.
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 01/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Team!

The entire Ultimate crew was incredible! From planning the menu to ensuring we had everything we needed as a couple and making sure our family and friends had everything they needed, Ultimate truly went above and beyond. It would certainly be a miss if I didn’t mention that the food was incredible! Amazing from start to finish. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Alan and team!
Erika
Erika Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding Caterer!!

I am so excited to write this review. Alan and his team did a fantastic job for our wedding this past weekend at Art Factory Studios. From the beginning, Alan set the schedule and delivered everything I asked for. Any inspiration photo from decoration to style of food was delivered. I had zero concern for the past year (from time booked to execution) that the catering would be anything less than exceptional.

When I asked other brides for feedback from their wedding, the biggest blunders always were connected with the food. Well, not at my wedding! Even the pickiest members of my family said that the strolling appetizers were the best ever! We got tons of compliments on the lamb and sirloin, and the snacking potato bar.

The wedding cake was perfection. Not only was it exactly as I envisioned but Alan decorated it with the flowers from the florist. Alan personally made sure that every step was executed with class and perfection.

Alan produces the entire food service, anything you want he will make happen.
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Vanessa Sent on 05/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

What an amazing day!!

Planning an event can be stressful but Alan immediately made me feel relaxed. Alan helped me with every detail of my daughter's shower! His staff was amazing. They were friendly and wonderful during the entire event. And the food....WOW!!! Not only did the displays looks beautiful, everything was delicious! Thank you Alan for a wonderful experience!!!
A
Alanna Sent on 12/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Food and AMAZING Company to work with

Alan was so incredible to work with!! His food was wonderful and he felt like a wedding guest by the end of the night! Our venue, White Eagle Hall, doesn't even have a kitchen and Alan and his amazing team were able to bring in their own and work with such a unique space to make sure we had constant amazing food! Alan was able to accommodate and mix match different menu options that really made the night feel special!! We had so many questions and asks for Alan and he was super patient and made sure we were happy with everything! Alan and his staff made sure we had drinks and food the entire night so we never had to worry about it!! Thank you Alan his awesome staff for the best night!!!
M
Merilyn Sent on 11/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The ULTIMATE experience

We hired Ultimate Caterer for our wedding and could not be more pleased with the service. Alan and his team were incredibly wonderful. The food was amazing, especially our CREPE STATION which was a huge hit. Alan was also very caring and checked in on us through our our event and made sure my partner and I were well-fed. Highly recommend!
M
Melissa Sent on 03/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Ultimate Caterers Made my daughters' Una Noche en Habana a reality

My twin daughters' Una Noche en Habana Sweet 16 was truly a magical night in Havana during the 1950s!
Alan took our vision and made it possible to live an evening in Havana just the way my daughters' grandparents remembered their home town. Alan created an authentic Cuban cuisine menu which included a roasted pig, platanos, (Traditional Cuban food) paella, mini Cubanos, and so much more! The food was not only delicious but very pretty to look at.
Alan always returned my phone calls within a few hours and answered all of my emails immediately. He took time listen to what I wanted, provided very exquisite details that made my Havana Night a reality. The mock tail bar for the children included a Tropical Cubano Punch, the Mojitos and Cuba Libres the bartenders made at the adult bar, along with the espresso coffee that accompanied the desserts brought us back to Havana in the 1950s.
Alan and his staff were not only super kind but they were also very genuine as they often checked in with and my guests to make sure we were enjoying the evening.
Thank you Alan and to your brilliant team for being so professional, caring and so welcoming. Your truly are fantastic!
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Rebecca Sent on 02/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

We were extremely satisfied with the service of Ultimate Caterers for our wedding at the Art Factory in Paterson, NJ. Alan was easy to work and communicate with. He custom-tailored our menu to fit our vision of Asian cuisine, served in stations. Our guests raved about the food for both cocktail hour and reception. Lee, our maitre’d, was wonderful on the day of the wedding and always kept us fed.

We would highly recommend Ultimate Caterers, especially for those getting married at Art Factory.
K
Kristie Sent on 09/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Ultimate wedding

Ultimate Caterer covered our wedding at the James ward mansion. Alan’s, attention to answering all our questions up to and including during the event was amazing. But first and foremost, the FOOD! Amazing. The never ending cocktail party we had with 2 stations were perfect. The dessert, phenomenal! The guest were amazed. Highly recommend working with Ultimate Caterer!
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We love working with The Ultimate Caterer! We have come to them with all sorts of catering requests, and they always exceed our wildest expectations. They are incredibly flexible, professional and friendly, and always a joy to work with. Not only is their food absolutely delicious (we had to be rolled out of the last tasting with them!), but they do a breathtaking job of presentation. Everything always looks and tastes amazing. Highly recommended for any type of event!

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Ultimate Caterer frequently asked questions

At Ultimate Caterer, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Ultimate Caterer includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Ultimate Caterer offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Ultimate Caterer offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Ultimate Caterer, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Ultimate Caterer, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Ultimate Caterer provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Ultimate Caterer offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Ultimate Caterer is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.5 in value.
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