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La Mila will assist in putting your next event together from A to Z. Event planning, full course catering, servers, entertainment, lighting, and even bringing a belly dancer to your backyard event, can all be done through our company. This is your one stop shop for putting together an entire event. Leave all the work to us!
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Hired 16 times
Serves Lebanon, NJ
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10 employees
6 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Benjamin P.
Dec 16, 2023
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The La Mila team did an amazing job for our holiday party. The food was excellent and the service was the best. I’d highly recommend working with La Mila for your events.
Details: Holiday party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Kealoha S.
Sep 16, 2024
This review is a tad long so bear with me.
I worked with La Mila Catering for my sister’s wedding which was held on 27 July 2024.
While planning my wedding a few years ago I knew what to expect and what questions to ask. What I didn’t expect was working with such a lovely and genuine team.
I worked with Sandy specifically for catering services only. She’s spunky, lively, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Working with her has been a pleasure and I felt as if I were talking to one of my best friends.
Sandy is a great salesperson. She not only explains what La Mila offers but she does it in a way that is transparent and has no unexpected costs and “fine print”. She communicates well and is direct, which I appreciate. She’s a talker and I don’t mean that negatively. She makes you feel like family most sincerely.
In terms of planning and coordination, Sandy was excellent and they’re lucky to have her.
Menu: When creating the menu my sister wanted Mediterranean food. Now, I believe that their specialty is Mediterranean cuisine, but they do not shy away from other cuisines. Their menu is extensive and will cater to anyone’s taste. Skies the limit! We had quite a bit of offerings for Cocktail hour, Dinner, and Dessert.
We were able to have a tasting which helped us narrow down if what was selected previously was what they wanted for the day of the wedding. There we met Elie (E-Lee NOT El-lee) and Heidi, the owners, and Sandy in person. Elie is the head chef and knows what he’s doing in the kitchen. Everything was cooked to perfection; delicious tasting and the portions were filling. Aside from the food it was obvious that Elie and Heidi work hard for their business and are truly dedicated.
Day of the wedding: Elie, Heidi and their team worked based on the wedding timeline that I created. They were on time to serve all their food. I can’t tell you how many times I saw Elie walking back and forth to check on food and to bring food. That guy was moving! Heidi did all of the cocktail and dessert table placement and more. They are a hardworking team and I highly recommend them. From start to finish it was easy and perfectly executed.
Point blank the food was delicious and I wish they had a restaurant so I could eat there all the time. LOL
One last thing that I will add is I feel previous customers assume "Gratuity/Tip" is included on their quote/bill because of the wording of the breakdown. The term they use is "Service Fee".
I feel customers glide through the terms/contracts and do not read the last page fully which covers how they define certain terms used in their contract. Don't skip reading the last page.
With that said, please make sure that you provide tips for their service as the "Service Fee" does not cover tips/gratuity which is explained/outlined in their contract.
So please tip them and their team as they are truly deserving.
Thank you again for your friendship, delicious food, and professionalism.
*I wish I took pictures.
Abby S.
Sep 26, 2024
AMAZING!!
Where to even begin-
My fiance and I got married this August (2024) and since day one La Mila has been nothing but Professionally Perfect.
The food was exquisite, the staff was phenomenal and every moment leading up to the wedding while working with La Mila was smooth and effortless.
Though everyone was on par, we do have to give a special shout out to their OG, Sandy ❤️
Sandy was the most compassionate, patient, informative saving grace we have ever worked with in our lives. She is such a gift from God- I don't know how we would have done this wedding journey without her. She truly made this experience enjoyable and exciting!! Sandy felt like the sister I never had- guiding and comforting me through every step of the way.
If you are looking for a stressfree, flawless wedding you must use La Mila !! We promise you, you will not regret it!
-Abby & Amy
Ali A.
Oct 4, 2022
I want to point out that this catering company saved my event…… literally saved it without them I would have had to postpone my wedding. No fault to the other caterer though because of covid they had to cancel a week before the wedding . He did suggest a couple caters but they didn’t pan out since my event was only a week away. As an attempted at a hell mary I posted my event on bark and was contacted by the owner Elie. Even with only a week notice he assured me that he can handle the wedding. Just want to point out my wedding was roughly 600 guest. We stuck to a simple menu with individual salads , pasta dishes and individual entrees. Food came out in a timely manner and guest just loved the presentation and the taste. Presentation was key! It’s hard to please everyone but I assure you guest loved every bite.
Sam N.
Oct 4, 2022
We used La Mila for our daughter's 2nd birthday party. It was beyond our expectations. We had an easy and straightforward conversation with Elie when setting it up. The options were just enough for a variety, but not overwhelming. The presentation was on point and everyone enjoyed the food. Couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you Elie and team.
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Not all events fit one type of pricing. For example, the type of service (full-service, delivery or delivery with setup) is taken into account. We look at the style of your meal (buffet, cocktail, family-style or plated) and your offerings (cocktail hour, meal and dessert).
For clients that book in advance, we offer a discount. In addition, we offer a price break to return clients.
*Keep in mind that we are all feeling the impact of our economy!! Year over year, pricing has increased but we will always remain committed to being reasonable & fair!!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After a brief phone call, we provide our new clients with a sample menu & proposal (estimate) for their event. There are no hidden fees, and all options & costs will be explained to you by one of our sales associates.
Scheduling a call with allow us to learn about your event & dream menu while you get to hear a little about what we can offer you.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Do your research!! Look at online reviews & photos - the more recent the better!!
