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Lori W. Sent on 08/02/2020

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Amazing!

My daughter held her wedding in our backyard after being cancelled twice due to COVID-19. Michael’s Event Catering Saved the day! From my first contact with Glenda to the professional servers, bartenders, & chefs, everything was top notch. The food was FABULOUS! Passed and plated appetizers were phenomenal! So many to choose from! (My favorite was the sausage stuffed mushrooms). We had the BBQ buffet with the most tender ribs, chicken and brisket! The Servers were so attentive and pleasant, our bartender Tim was the best! Michael’s provided all our linens, flatware, glasses, plates, mixers & garnishes! They did it all so the we could enjoy our daughter’s wedding day. We had so many comments on how wonderful everything was. If you are looking for a professional Caterer that does it all, call Michael’s Event Catering!
Thank you again for making our daughter’s wedding day a huge success!

Lori & Ed Wisniewski
Bordentown, NJ

Vivian Sent on 07/13/2022

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Best Wedding Caterer with the Most Delicious Selection of Food

We hand picked Michael's for all of our catering needs at our wedding because of the wide range of food selection that he has. We worked with Lauren and Michael up to the day of the wedding and they were nothing short of amazing to work with. They are extremely flexible and accommodating with our needs and special requests. Michael worked closely with our wedding planner and owner of the venue to figure out logistics since his large truck cannot fit the turn up to the venue. Michael was so great to work with and I've heard only the best compliments from our wedding planner and vendor team! The food was amazing, everything they served was so well made, fresh, and DELICIOUS. We had to have sushi at our wedding and they were just flying off of their trays. The specially requested lavender lemonade was just the perfect refreshment. The main course with filet mignon, grilled lamb chops, and salmon were all so so good that our guests kept going back for more! The staff were so attentive to our needs and prepared sample platters for us to enjoy from cocktail hour and reception so we did not have to go up and get our own food. They continued to check up on us throughout the night regularly. We could not have picked a better caterer for our wedding. Do not hesitate to book Michael's for your event! He is simply the best to work with and the food is always cooked to perfection. Thank you again for going above and beyond and truly giving us the best experience on our wedding day!

Briana T. Sent on 05/13/2022

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Amazing Food and Service

We loved working with Michael's Catering and would highly recommend them! All of our food was delicious and our service was just as good. They allowed us to put our own twists on a few things, one being using Boost (if you know, you know) in the slushie machine which was such a hit with my husband's family. They also allowed us to come by their office to get a few table cloths ahead of time since we were setting up our own center pieces and side tables. They were also so clear with their pricing which many other catering companies are not. We didn't have to waste our time waiting for someone to email us back and then find out they were out of our budget. We had clear communication throughout the whole process and we were really taken care of as the couple day of. There isn't a thing we would change about working with Michael's!

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Deanna F. Sent on 10/14/2021

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Michael's is the BEST!

After cancelling our original wedding due to Covid, we immediately contacted Michael's to cater our large backyard wedding. Michael went above and beyond during the entire planning process, from last minute rain plan changes to tiny design details. His entire staff was absolutely incredible, and our guests continue to rave about the attentiveness and professionalism of each staff member! We could not have pulled off a Covid-Plan B-backyard wedding during a tropical storm without the Michael's team! We are forever grateful!!!!

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Katherine F. Sent on 09/22/2020

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Michaels catering NAILED IT

Michaels Catering put together a beautiful backyard wedding in two months time for my husband and I, because of Covid-19. The tents, chairs, tables, and setup was so much more than we imagined. Especially the LIGHTS they helped us rent. The way they glimmered over the pool made our night especially magical. The caterers were awesome as well. They were friendly, professional, and on the ball with everything. The bartenders kept our drinks full and the servers made sure we had everything we needed. People were loving the food but most of all they were into the ice cream bar! Glenda was the main person we communicated with and she was excellent and keeping us in the loop, even with our last minute adjustments. The day could not have been more perfect, and this company was a huge part of that. If you're looking for a high-quality catering company, especially for outdoors, Michaels is the place to go!!!

Valerie Sent on 11/11/2019

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Great Food

All my guess could not stop saying how great the food was. The wait staff was on point and did a great job.

Adria Sent on 10/15/2019

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Get these guys

For real. The food was absolutely amazing. None of that lukewarm wedding fare. This was really top notch quality food, they were very attentive to us at the event, and really understanding of expectations and quality. They were happy to accommodate for various food related concerns. Skip the other guys. Get Michaels.

Kelly G. Sent on 07/30/2019

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Amazing food and staff

Working with Michael and his catering business was one of the best decisions I made regarding my wedding! Michael was beyond helpful and very easy to work with. The food packages are comprehensive and reasonably priced. Michael has every aspect of the dining experience covered, from the actual menu, bartender, and any small details you may overlook like salt and pepper shakers and table setups. His staff was incredible, everyone was so friendly and professional! We had servers and a bartender. We had an outdoor wedding and they were more than capable of providing quality service. Our guests are still raving about the incredible food. Everything was absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations.

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Megan Sent on 09/12/2015

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Michael and his team were excellent. My -now husband- and I did an I DO BBQ the day before our wedding. It was on Labor Day weekend. Michael from start to finish was great planning with, he allowed us to choose exactly what we wanted from his menu to be served. They were all on time, looked presentable and had everything exactly the way we discussed and wanted. His team did a great job with passing apps, bar tending and setting up/breaking down. I was worried about having something the day before my wedding to add to the stress, they honestly made it completely stress free for us! The food was incredible and the over all customer service was great! We would recommend and plan on using them for our next event!!!

Dan Sent on 07/31/2013

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\r\nOur Plated Service Wedding:\r\n \r\nMichael’s Event Catering is nothing short of amazing!!!\r\n \r\nWe planned our wedding with Chef Michael and couldn’t have been more pleased.\r\nHe shows a true passion for what he does and it showed in every detail.\r\n \r\nChef was a joy to work with and eased our stresses every step of the way.\r\nDuring the planning of the event he always made himself available and his\r\nguidance was not only accurate but well presented.\r\n \r\nHe came highly recommendedby the location we held our wedding and we can see why.\r\nHis level of professionalism was only out matched by the quality food served.\r\nHis service team was gracious and at the same time extremely kind and friendly.\r\n \r\nWe are still receiving compliments regarding the food and service.\r\n \r\nOur budget wasn’t the greatest but yet he was able to personalize a package for\r\nus that allowed for us to get everything we wanted and more.\r\n \r\nWe would not hesitate and have already recommended Michael’s Event Catering to our friends and family.\r\n \r\n We will use his services every chance we get. Thank you Chef!!!\r\n \r\nDan & Ashley Cestare\r\nMarried October 27, 2012\r\n

Samantha Sent on 07/25/2017

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Michael's Events Catering was very professional and on top of their service. Their prices are amazing considering how much caterers charge for weddings these days. They also had a TON of options for dinner packages. The only thing that was lacking (some of it was my fault because I was planning from 6 hours away and live in an area where my cell service was crappy) was communication. I needed to communicate mostly through email and the quick responsiveness wasn't always there. So don't plan your wedding via email if you can help it but I highly recommend this caterer!

Kathleen A. Sent on 12/31/2021

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So delicious

Our wedding coordinator got us in touch with Michael's and I am so glad she did! The food was amazing and everyone would not stop talking about the french fry bar. From our first tasting to the wedding itself, the food was always well done and tasted delicious.

Michael's staff made sure that I (the bride) and my husband were well fed, coming up to us a various points in the evening to ask if they could get us anything. The team even put together some to go boxes for us to have after the event. We would highly recommend Michael's to any other couple!

Silvia Sent on 11/14/2019

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Great experience

Chef Michael provided full-service catering for my outdoor wedding in September 2019, and he and his team were great to work with. Michael incorporated many of my and (now) husband’s ideas right into a personalized dinner menu and made sure to answer any of our questions or address concerns. He was always reachable by phone and email, and even made an advanced visit to our venue to prepare for our big day. We had such an amazing wedding! My guests raved about their homemade lychee ice cream and lobster, and I was super happy about the day. Many thanks to Chef Michael and his team!

A Sent on 11/06/2019

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Good food, planning and service needed work

Michael worked with us related to pricing and timelines for payments, which was really wonderful. Other caterers wanted half of the payment up front and the other half two weeks before the wedding, which was tough for us paying for our wedding on our own. I will say too that any time I reached out to them for questions that someone got back to me within 24 hours.

However, there were a few things that could have been improved upon, such as planning and staff. Michael was very chill, which you need as a bride, but almost too chill... prior to the reception, it felt like details were not finalized. The night before the wedding, Michael contacted me and asked me if I wanted coffee at the reception, which we thought was included in our package. He said it wasn't listed on my contract, which none of the 10+ people who reviewed our contract including us picked up on. We added this cost the night before the wedding. He also reached out to me the morning of the wedding to ask if we ordered ice for our mixed alcohol beverages and to keep our beer cold (since we supplied our own alcohol), which was never mentioned. Michael did end up throwing this service in for free, which was very nice, but this should have been discussed in advance so it wasn't something to stress about on my wedding day.

During reception set-up, we needed an extra extension cord for our sweetheart table and to have a cocktail table pulled over for the wedding cake one of our family members made. My bridesmaids said he brushed them off stating he only brings what he needs. They moved the cocktail table over for the cake into the barn in their dresses themselves. We also worked out an arrangement to have the Michael's move our chairs from the ceremony over into our reception area. They must have been short staffed or had new staff the day of our wedding? My husband had to remind Michael halfway through cocktail hour that this needed to be done. Michael himself had to stop preparing food and carry the chairs over to the reception area.

During cocktail hour one of my guests asked me if she could grab anything for me from the appetizers. I told her definitely scallops wrapped in bacon. Two or three of the catering staff members appeared to be about 16 years old and it didn't seem like they were adequately trained. My guest stopped one of the staff to ask if they could bring some over to me once they were ready and the staff member replied rudely, "there are no scallops wrapped in bacon," and walked away. We both just kind of looked at each other for a few seconds. Fifteen minutes later my guest ran them over to me- I knew we had them! I also notified one of the staff during the reception that the plantains were missing the sauce they should have had on them and she pleasantly responded "ok," and continued serving them to guests. I had to go back over and tell her she needed to go tell the chef that the sauce was missing so he could add it before serving more.

We got tons of compliments on the whole pig and mac and cheese for our barn-style wedding. It completely fit with the theme! The chicken could have used a little more seasoning and the plantains were more dry at our reception than when we did our initial tasting (which was fabulous), but overall the food was good. Michael also organized for additional beer to be delivered.

Overall, we had a great time, but I think that adequate planning and additional/more experienced staff would have improved our experience.

Michael's Event Catering, LLC's reply:

Hi Autumn,
We really appreciate the feedback from you; feedback like this helps small companies grow, expand and provide avenues on where to improve.
I will personally reinforce to my staff the importance of how we should professionally interact with guests. None of our staff should be rude or seem to come off as rude to any guest and we will do our best to make sure all events are professional. In reference to the server you told about the plantains, she called over the radio and I was working on solving your request with the brown sugar sauce for them.
When booking an event, one of the things we initially discuss is the Coffee and Tea package along with the Soft drinks, Tea and Lemonade package. As we were going over the loading list and packing list the day before we noticed it wasn’t listed (as most weddings opt to add the package or bring their own in). We knew it was going to be cold the night of your wedding which is why I reached out to you for a courtesy call to double check if you would also like the Coffee and Tea package or if you already had it covered. And we were more than willing to provide you with a Coffee and Tea package.
When brides and grooms provide their own beer and liquor they also provide their own ice unless we are requested to bring it. When I saw the volume of alcohol that you dropped off to us we wanted to make sure that you had ordered enough ice from your provider. Since you mentioned no ice was ordered from anyone we were happy to offer the service for free to help out with the event and make sure you were taken care of.
As an owner I am not above doing manual labor, so temporarily stepping away from preparing the food to move the chairs wasn’t a problem. We ending up using one of the trucks to move the 150 chairs to the reception area, where all hands were on deck to unload and set up the chairs. The bridesmaids came up to me while we were pulling chairs out to have me move a table from the cocktail area to the reception area to be used for a cake table. I informed them I would take care of it after I was done unloading all the chairs and move the truck. The bridesmaids opted to move the table themselves.
We will work to improve what we have on hand to make sure we cover any oversight of supplies needed to assist with the clients décor. Such as all the trucks having extra extension cords to try and cover any props/decorations from the wedding party that may need to be lit up.
Overall, I'm sorry you had some unpleasant interactions; our goal is to make your day easier. We will work to improve all areas and aspects of our catering company. Our staff tries to go above and beyond with all events, from cleaning out another provider's restroom trailer trash that night, transporting the all the alcohol and mixers you purchased, to making sure any left behind items were picked up and held for you.
As a token for our appreciation for your feedback, I'll be reaching out to you via email and sending over a coupon code for our online store, to hopefully make your holiday parties easier.

We thank you for your business, and wish you and William a happy marriage!

-Michael
Michael's Event Catering

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