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Jackie Sent on 03/07/2025Best 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! -
Amy C. Sent on 12/11/2024
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. -
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Chelsea Sent on 01/04/2024Amazing 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! -
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Erika Sent on 11/27/2023Fantastic 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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Paolina Sent on 08/07/2021The ULTIMATE Caterer that acts as a bonus wedding planner -- knows how to "take care of" your guests with the upmost professionalism and grace
As I sit down to write this review about the Ultimate Caterer I'm already smiling. That's exactly what they are -- The Ultimate Caterer. I'll start at the end of our story, when my friends and family were recapping the wedding and absolutely raving about Alan and the team, saying they've never felt more "taken care of" at a wedding, treated as the most esteemed guests, with the BEST food and service. Some of my friends from LA were asking for his card so they could personally vouch for him when people in the New York area asked for recommendations. What more could a bride want??
Allow me to set the stage: my fiancé and I had just recovered from the stress and pain of having to reschedule our 2020 wedding and went back to the drawing board for our new date in 2021. We're testing out various restaurants in New York City because we erroneously thought that the food would be better than a traditional catering company. (Maybe that's true, but not with the Ultimate Caterer.) We select a restaurant, get a menu and contract put together -- but I have this pit in my stomach. Something just wasn't right. The restaurant owner seemed in over his head, a little dramatic -- and as the bride, there's only room for one drama queen and it's GONNA BE ME.
I expressed my concerns to my wedding planner, WEEKS before the big day. She emailed Alan immediately, BECAUSE HE IS THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS. He answered her within minutes, at 10pm, and had a proposal for me the next morning. Lucky for us, someone had rescheduled on him five hours prior so he had one opening on our day. Bringing him onboard felt like I had exhaled for the first time in 100 years. Alan KNOWS what he's doing, so incredibly well, that it was like getting a BONUS WEDDING PLANNER -- that's not even a part of the contract!
We decided to get married at the Greenpoint Loft, a beautiful space -- but a raw space. You're on your own for every last detail and for people who are not in the industry -- it's a logistics nightmare. I'm unsure if Alan had ever done a wedding at this venue but it didn't matter -- he is a PRO. You could put him and his team anywhere, in a blank field in the middle of no where, and they would make it BEAUTIFUL, exceed your expectations. He instantly took about 80 percent of the details we were fretting over off our plate and just HANDLED IT ALL so we could RELAX. Who gets to relax when planning a wedding? PEOPLE WHO HIRE ALAN.
Alan took care of the tables, the lighting, the glassware, flatware, the bartenders who weren't even part of his staff, the father of the bride and ALL my wishes -- it was like he became part of our family for the day. He continued to check on my husband and me throughout the night to make sure we were happy and let me assure you -- WE WERE HAPPY EVERY TIME HE ASKED. Not a single detail fell by the wayside, which is saying a lot considering it's your wedding!! Beyond his air tight, seamless, AGILE wedding day navigation -- he also did everything he could to help us with the budget. And the food ended up tasting better than all the original restaurants we tried!!
My dream was to actually HAVE FUN at my wedding and to be present, and that would NOT have been possible if it weren't for Alan. I would bet all my money on him. My husband and I are already trying to come up with parties/vow renewal ideas just so we have an excuse to work with him again!! We love that the Ultimate Caterer will forever be a part of our story -- it was truly a blast!!! -
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Christine Sent on 07/13/2021Wow! Best decision we made
We had the best experience with Alan and his team. We had been a Covid reschedule, and they were so accommodating. Our guests made so many comments on how great the food was and how much they loved the presentation. They will definitely be our go to caterers forever! -
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Jennifer Sent on 05/25/2021Truly Ultimate
We had to move our wedding up from June to May, so I was frantically looking for a caterer first-thing. Everyone seemed to be missing something in terms of service, food, or supplies. I really needed someone who would just take on the full catering and bar service for me - it's super stressful to plan a wedding!! The Ultimate Caterer was the only caterer I could find who could handle it, and not take advantage of our timeline/needs by charging me through the roof!! The food was amazing, the staff were super friendly, and it was within our budget. All the guests raved about the food and the bartenders. Thank you Alan for helping to make my Wedding Day absolutely perfect! -
Amber Sent on 05/13/2021
Farmhouse Wedding
I cannot say enough AMAZING things about Heather and the staff @ Ultimate Caterer! My wife and I just got married 5/8/21 and the weather was terrible. It rained, it hailed, there was thunder and lightning and we were getting married outdoors. The staff set up, reset, reset and reset again to accommodate the guests and the weather. They transformed our yard into a picturesque farmhouse wedding! They held umbrellas for the bridal party and ensured they saved my wife's wedding dress as much as possible from the mud on the ground. IT WAS MORE THAN WE COULD HAVE DREAMED OF. The food was amazing, the guests raved about the cocktail hour, the dinner and the dessert! The attention to detail was exquisite! Definitely would recommend to ANYONE looking for a magical event! -
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Kate Sent on 09/17/2020Ultimate Caterer Saved My Wedding!
I got in contact with Alan from Ultimate early in the wedding planning process and had only decided not to use him when we chose a venue with its own in-house caterer. 3 weeks before my wedding, our venue told us we had to find a new outside caterer, and Alan and Ed and their team stepped up and did an amazing job catering our wedding at the last minute. People really loved the food; we went with the endless cocktail party option, and there was food consistently being passed around throughout the reception. They provide great value and really did a great job on our wedding. -
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Casey Sent on 02/05/2020Never-Ending Deliciousness
Ultimate Caterer catered my wedding and they were simply phenomenal. The attention to detail and attentiveness to the guests was top-notch. A lot of mishaps happen at weddings, but with Ultimate Caterer you at least have the food COMPLETELY COVERED.
My husband and I worked closely with Alan leading up to the wedding day to plan our menu. We also attended one of Ultimate Caterer's tasting events at the James Ward Mansion (which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you doing as well). Alan and his team were very accommodating to our guests needs- gluten free, vegetarian options were readily available and accessible. They even created a side wedding cake for our gluten free guests.
If you're like me and feared having an event where the guests secretly hated the food and/or didn't have enough to eat- you can trust Ultimate Caterer. Everyone I spoke to during and after the wedding raved about the food. I remember one guest said, "The food just kept coming!"
So you have an accessible reference to what we selected:
Never Ending Cocktail Party Menu
Cold Displays:
International Cheese Display
Tuscany Antipasto
Butler Style Hors D’ oeuvres:
Filet Mignon Canapes **
Romanian Meatballs
Coconut Chrimp Tempura
Pepper Jerked Seared Tuna on Cucumber Rounds
Thai Chicken Satay
Beef Brochettes with Scallions &Ginger Soy
Cocktail Frank's en Croute
Mini Burger Bundles
Tiny Meatball Parm
Baby Ruebens
Mac n Cheese bowls with Truffle oil
Grilled Portabella Skewers
Bruschetta Tuscany
Chinese Dim Sum and Won Tons
Southwest Black Bean Empanadas
Artichoke and Red Pepper Stuffed Mushrooms
Ficelle Pizza Nicoise
Fresh Fruit Kebabs
Potato Latkatotlettes
Desserts:
Miniature Petite Fours, Red Velvet, Carrot, Chocolate Opera
Sorbet Spoons
Miniature Brooklyn Cannolis
Mini Root Beer Floats
Our Most Unique Cheesecake Lollipops
Hot…“right out of the oven” …Jumbo Cookies served Butler Style White Chocolate Macadamia, Chocolate Chip, Soft Sugar Cookies
Additional Option:
Savory Mashed Potato Bar
Wedding Cake - Red Velvet with Buttercream Frosting -
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Audrey Sent on 01/08/2020Tons of compliments
Alan was so responsive and awesome! He put me at ease right away. The wedding was better than I could’ve imagined and the food was excellent. Everyone complimented us on the wedding, the service, and the food. They were so attentive to us and always made sure the bride and groom were happier than happy. -
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Allison Sent on 12/27/2019Absolutely amazing
My wedding venue dropped the ball and told me TWO WEEKS before my wedding that the in-house chef was no longer with them. I was sent a list of 3 different caterers, Ultimate Caterers being one of them. I called them all and no one put my manic-stress at ease quite like Alan and his team. My guests are still talking about the food 2 months later. My dad even put them in his speech, thanking them for executing such an amazing menu and service when they only had 2 weeks to prepare. I cannot praise them enough. -
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Danielle Sent on 12/18/2019An Ultimate Wedding Experience
From the minute we had our first phone call with Alan to the end of our wedding, we had the best experience with Ultimate Caterers. They were extremely accommodating and creative and helped us plan a menu that would truly be memorable for our guests. To this day I still get rave reviews about the variety of stations at the cocktail hour, the quality of the steak at our dinner, and the fun after party foods like pretzels and chicken fingers! Alan was also able to create the cake of our dreams. Throughout the night he would come over to us and ask whether we needed a cocktail or whether we needed more food or anything else! He truly made the night seamless and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. Wish we could do it all over again! -
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Dallas Sent on 08/25/2019Absolutely Amazing!!!
Alan, you are your team are undeniably amazing. Your attention to detail coupled with your expertise and passion, made it an absolute joy and pleasure to work with you. I can honestly say, because of your ease and reassurance, I was truly was a stress free bride. Now on to the food, OMG, let’s see, delicious, mouth watering, scrumptious, unbelievable and yes I could go on and on and on. Now it’s one thing to have amazing food, and its another when the presentation of the food takes it too another level. My husband and I opted for the never ending cocktail hours for our reception, this included hours of passed Hors d'oeuvre. Our family and friends are not only saying it was the best wedding they had ever been too, but it was also some of the best food they have ever had.
If you want amazing service with equally amazing food, Alan and his team are the choice to make.
Alan, my husband and I cannot thank you and your entire team for the best day of our lives. You are the best!!! -
Sharissa Sent on 10/22/2018
SO Happy! Food is Ahhhmazing ...
It was a complete pleasure working with Alan and his team during our largest annual Fundraising event. They were very professional and easy to work with from the start to end. Their innovative approach to layout, style and readiness to work shows in the quality of service. A week later - The staff and attendees are still raving about how great all of the food was during the event. Their approach is very innovative, fresh and modern. Loved working with this team - Have no complaints and would definitely book them again (and suggest) them for future events.
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Vida Sent on 07/10/2018I booked The Ultimate Caterer for my wedding which took place July 1st, 2018. I only had 2 months to plan this wedding so when i tell you that Alan and his team from the Ultimate Caterer was a Godsend, I am not exaggerating at all! Planning a wedding is super stressful, especially when you have a tight budget AND very limited time! However, with Alan I felt super comfortable leaving a lot of things in his hands. He was prompt to reply to my emails and phone calls and really took the time to listen to everything the groom and I had to say. Anyway, get ready for an epic review!
The food was DELICIOUS! The selections provided by the Ultimate Caterer were incredibly vast and overwhelming, but Alan walked us through everything on the menu and we got to try a good portion of the food being served. Everything was served to perfection, especially the appetizers & desserts!
Alan and his team not only provided us excellent food, but also excellent service! Even during the wedding planning, Alan made sure I had the right linens (dusty rose) for my wedding. I believe he went out of his way to buy the right color for us. He also added his own touches when it came to decorating. When Alan found out we were having a Star Wars themed wedding he brought in one of his personal collections (a giant bust of C3PO to decorate the food display)! He also made sure our cake came out beautifully and definitely pulled out the stops to make sure our Star Wars cake was going to be the wedding cake of our dreams!
Lastly, I never once stressed about the food or the service. The team at the Ultimate Caterer made sure my guests were well attended to. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! -
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Jennifer Sent on 12/08/2017I am so happy that I used Ultimate Caterer for my son's Bris.
Alan was exrtremely pleasant and helpful on the phone when I was first firguring out what I wanted. I had called one place prior to calling ultimate cateter and they were so rude, that I was so pleasantly suprised when I made my next call to Alan and found the complete opposite.
Alan was in touch with me after I had the baby and made me feel confident that everything would go smoothly on his end. It can be very nerve racking to plan a party in a weeks time.
My party started at 1 PM, my parents got there maybe an hour or so earlier and called to tell me Alan and his crew were already there and the set was perfect. They did the linens and silverware o the table. The food set was up amazing, he even threw in a couple extra dish which I did not expect.
We were thrilled with his services, my guest were happy and the party was lovely! -
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Jo Sent on 10/06/2016After a cancelled venue- we had to search out a new location, new vendor and essentially a whole new plan for the wedding. The James Ward Mansion was a really lovely venue we found that is exclusively served by the Ultimate Caterers.
Alan was extremely helpful and worked with us on all the little details we requested changed. The tasting was brilliant- and gave us a lot of excitement for the wedding itself!
Tom and Victor were a great team running the show the day of.. .They made sure I had appetizers and drinks and I was one of the first to get fed. We had an tablet set up for music and it worked AMAZINGLY in the on site sound system and the team worked to make sure we got it plugged in with absolutely NO issues.
My only complaint would be the room warmed up and we couldn't get it cooled off- so it was a little warm by the time we finished the evening and the bar tender had a tip jar out which I would have not have preferred but missed the window to correct- so I half blame myself.
But all the staff was brilliant- the displays and arrangements were great. The food was as we requested- the steak was good and NOT OVER COOKED PRAISE JESUS HALLELUJAH.
We worked with the staff to break down the tables and got everything packed up in a timely and efficient manner.
Very much a "set it and forget it" vendor- directions were given- decisions made and that was it- and it was great. I knew I was safe and if there was an issue -it would be handled. I didn't have to worry once about the quality of service and was deeply pleased with our choice to have our wedding there and served by the Ultimate Caterers. I would absolutely recommend them and use them again if I needed an event catered.
I honestly had a great time and I had many compliments on beautiful venue and the amazing food. I couldn't have had a better event. Thank you so much for a beautiful wedding!!! -
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Caridad Sent on 05/08/2012I can not thank Alan Perl and his team enough for the wonderful evening we had on our wedding day!!! They made it all come together and were so easy to work with!
We were married at an amazing and historical location, the Loews Theater in Jersey City, NJ. The theater is magical to say the least...but its also quite hard to find a caterer to work in a facility that has no kitchen. I contacted the Ultimate Caterer in hopes that they could work under those conditions and luckily for me, they were familiar with the theater and the staff there. We were given a quote and their prices were very reasonable for our small reception. The beauty of the Ultimate Caterer is that they handle EVERYTHING. When you're getting married in an empty space where nothing is provided, there are a TON of things that you have to think about...but they do it all for you! We met with Alan and went over the day and picked out all our menu, linens and rentals. We emailed a bunch and he was always very prompt to get back to me. Never once making me feel like I was asking too much or worrying too much.
I planned and diy'ed A LOT of the elements for our wedding day. They set everything up in no time and helped my group set up stuff that they didn't even have to do! Joe, Pat and the wait staff that night were AMAZING! I was constantly being offered food, drinks and was attended to if I asked for anything at all. It was SO nice to have someone there to really take care of us after going through all the stress of planning a wedding!
The one thing I had some trepidation about was the food. We never had a chance to get to one of their tastings...we pretty much booked them based on reputation/reviews and our gut feelings! I was SOOOOOO happy when I took my first bite of one of their mini rubens and mac n' cheese! YUMMY! The food was DELICIOUS and everyone loved it!!! They even packed up left overs which we ate that night back in our suite and the next day!
I am beyond thrilled with the way our wedding day turned out and it wouldn't have been the same without the Ultimate Caterer! Thank you again to Alan, Robin, Joe, Pat and their waitstaff! You made our wedding day a dream!!! -
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Nicholas Sent on 10/02/2018We have been working with Alan to plan our wedding and the type of experience we want to have. He has been super helpful, using his experience and knowledge to help us plan exactly what we want. We recently went to a tasting and could not have been happier. Great catering company to work with! -
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Pat M. Sent on 02/27/2023Ultimate Caterer - All about never ending cocktail!
Ultimate Caterer handled our wedding in Jan 2023. The team was EXCELLENT! Preparation and planning was made simple by Alan and his team. We had some "customization" to do, required some Kosher meals, no cake, but wanted more of tis or that, etc... They were extremely accommodating to all of the needs and worked with us very well. Also, they were transparent and gave recommendations based on their vast experience... As it turns out, the "watch outs" they recommended changes on were clear as day and they were right to inform us! As far as the "day of" was concerned, everything was easy and turnkey. We were well taken care of by the team as Bride & Groom. All of the guests raved about the food many saying it was the best they had eaten at a wedding. Would 1,000% recommend these folks! Neven ending cocktail hour for the win! -
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Rekha Sent on 04/30/2022Wonderful experience!
We had our wedding at the Art Factory. Amazing experience from booking to the day of with Ultimate. Alan was always available and made planning so stress-free and wonderful. He was very accommodating with changes that had to be made last minute. Food was great! I highly recommend the pecan encrusted salmon, our guests loved it! Bar service was excellent as well. They made our party perfect! -
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Steve Sent on 04/13/2022Absolutely perfect
The Ultimate Caterer and more importantly Alan Perl not only met our high expectations but they far exceeded them. Alan & his team brainstormed with us and delivered a a true “ plan of action”, a vision of what could actually be achieved. From start to finish Alan worked with my wife and I on all the details from a unique and memorable venue (Art Factory) to rentals and menu planning they produced and directed a blockbuster of a wedding. The food was prepared and served by good looking, professional staff and was off the charts when it came to creativity, taste, and presentation. We had a wedding for a little over 200 ppl with a 90 minute Cocktail Party with Open Bar, a Champagne Bar and passed hot and cold appetizers as we’ll as a number of stations each in a different cuisine, Sushi Station, Carving Staton, etc. Following cocktails we sat down to a fabulous formal 4 course meal served with flair, precision in a timely fashion with a smile and an eye to detail. After that terrific meal we moved onto what some of our friends now refer to as “The Death by Desert” experience, with more deserts than a casino Viennese Table along with a comforting coffee & hot cocoa station, after-dinner cocktail bar, ice cream station, every detail down to the Mini Cannolis could not have been better. I not only highly recommend Alan Perl & The Ultimate Caterer I swear by them! -
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Mary Sent on 10/12/2020Amazing!!!
When we had to come up with a plan B for our daughter's wedding on 9/19 due to Covid Alan Perl was a God send especially since we only had a month and a half to plan a backyard wedding for 70! He was recommended by our wedding planner. I did not have time to interview other caterers or even taste his food. The food and service were excellent. We loved the baby lamb chop appetizer which he served in a vintage briefcase! Alan coordinated all of the tent, table, chair, porto potty rentals. His insight in how to layout the tents/tables to maximize the small space was priceless. Everyone raved about the food and service! -
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Melissa Sent on 10/10/2020Highly Recommend!
We were so lucky to have found Ultimate Caterers! Because of COVID-19, we made the decision to cancel with our original wedding venue and hold a more intimate ceremony/reception in our backyard, leaving us to have to search for a caterer a little less than two months out from our date. We came across Ultimate Caterers and after looking at their menu and services, we opted to hire them for our special day. Not only do they offer an extensive menu and bar package, but they also provided tent/table rentals complete with staffing for the day of. The whole team was very professional and so helpful throughout the whole process. And the food was DELICIOUS! From the appetizers to the buffet dinner and multitude of desserts, our guests are still talking about how good everything was! Alan and the team made sure my husband and I did not miss out on any of the food during cocktail hour while we were taking pictures, and later were there on the dance floor passing around an array of desserts to all of our guests. And when everything was over, the catering and rental teams cleaned up our yard so well that we couldn’t even tell there was a wedding! We would definitely recommend Ultimate Caterers for anyone planning an event! -
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Hisham/Noora Sent on 01/01/2020Accommodating and Quality
We had our wedding ceremony in a Mosque, and while Alan and his team had no experience catering at a Mosque, he did an amazing job planning with us (he meet us a week before at the location) and executing an amazing endless cocktail hour accommodating all our needs (Halal meat, and observing other cultural and religious sensitivities). I see there are some reviews that are less than five stars and I can't for the life of me understand them. He really worked with me and did an outstanding job and I feel like I still owe him a year later! Our vision and his came together to deliver an amazing and completely new experience to our guests, many of whom told us afterwards they had never been to a Muslim Marriage Ceremony (contract/Katb Kitab) like that before. I'm actively looking for events in the future to collaborate with Alan and his team again. -
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Natalie Sent on 06/20/2012Jennifer was so friendly when we did the tasting; she even greeted us by name. Alan was great to work with during the planning process; he answered my dozen plus phone calls and emails. Joe was super friendly the day of the wedding; his wife was amazing too. I appreciated that they ensured my husband and I ate the day of the wedding. They were willing to use all of my DIY items, some of my own treats and they even set up my candy station. Might I add the candy station was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Thank you Ultimate Caterer!!! -
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Kelly Sent on 11/23/2010The Ultimate Caterers provided decent food with impeccable service. Their signature dish, the salmon was superb while the lamb chops were cold. The cocktail hour was spectacular, I just wish I got some food or a plate of leftovers. It stinks not getting any of the food!
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