Michael's Event Catering LLC

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Introduction: Michael Brown, the dedicated owner and chef of Michael's Event Catering, was born in southern New Jersey and has been cooking for over 12 years. He received an Associates degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University. Michael has also worked for various esteemed catering and banquet companies. After studying and traveling extensively, Michael decided to open his own business committed to taking care of the one thing that all of the other companies forget about: the customer. Together we combine expert planning and service to make your event memorable, relaxing, and just as incredible as the food itself. We also offer a variety of handmade fruit centerpieces, fresh baked goods, and decadent chocolate creations. We can work with you to help you stay within your budget. To put it simply, it's having people taste my food and to see them enjoy it. Also, witnessing all the different events, from catering birthday parties, out door BBQs at family reunions, or even the elegance of a wedding and seeing so many good people enjoying themselves.

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Hired 29 times

75 employees

15 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, and PayPal.

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Patricia F.

Nov 25, 2013

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Wedding and Event Catering

Morgan H.

Nov 23, 2012

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Michael at Michaels Event Catering for our wedding in October 2012. From the first day I contacted Michael, he was incredibly communicative and easy to work with. He was very willing to work with our budget, and went above and beyond with suggestions to help make our big day nicer for our guests and easier for us. Even though we were planning our wedding from out of state, the catering service was planned and implemented with grace and ease. From random nervous-bride questions to last-minute requests to day-of unplanned issues, Michael made it all happen for us. I even got a day-before-the-wedding pep talk from him when I began to wonder if it everything would work out as planned! I have never been to a wedding where I heard so many people comment on the charming wait/bar staff and the wonderful food. Even now, months later, I am getting compliments on the delicious meal that was served. Again, Michael and his staff went above and beyond to make my wedding day beautiful and memorable, and I didnt have to worry about a thing. A million thanks to Michaels Event Catering, for a job so incredibly well-done.

Dan C.

Feb 25, 2013

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

Melanie M.

Jul 31, 2013

Thanks to Michael's Event Catering our wedding was made memorable by the delicious food and wonderful service he provided! The food display was beautiful from the fruit carvings to the bread display. The service provided by the waiters and waitresses was fit for a king and queen. I cannot recall how many times I was asked if I needed anything but I do remember how many times I had to ask for something which was zero! I couldn't believe how professional and friendly the entire staff was to all of our guests. Our wedding unfortunately fell on the same day as Hurricane Irene. From the week before up to the night of we had many of our other professional services try to cancel on us such as our DJ and hair and make up artist but Michael was the one service that didn't try to falter on us! He remained poised and confident throughout the whole ordeal and his organization helped our guests feel comfortable and forget what was happening outside! I praise him for this since the caterer is really the heart of the wedding. He went above and beyond all of our expectations and made our wedding a beautiful, organized, and delicious one! I've been recommending him to everyone ever since. High quality service and food with a price that cannot be beat! Melanie and Matt

Eliana L.

Apr 30, 2014

Upon meeting Michael, we felt very discouraged about hiring a caterer for our wedding. We were not going the traditional route, and using a catering hall. Michael put us at ease, and assured us that he would be able to do the job. After our tasting, we knew that he was our guy! (everything was delicious). He was warm, friendly and allowed us to create a menu according to our taste and budget.  Throughout the planning process, Michael has had exercised a lot of patience and devoted much time with us. He visited, contacted and researched the venue, which we really appreciated. We kept in touch via emails and telephone, since we live all the way on Brooklyn. Michael walked us through the whole way, and never dropped the ball. The day of our wedding, Michael and his team were very professional and attentive. The servers were all in uniform, and looked great. The tables, silverware and bars were set up as we discussed, and the bare space now looked like a wedding venue. He even provided another bar he built, which looked fabulous! Cocktail hour went as planned, and our guests raved about the hors doeuvers we picked (they were chasing down servers!). Since we had our wedding on Good Friday, Michael made sure we accommodated our guests and offered a delicious vegetarian option along with the menu we already provided our guests. Our guests were more than happy with their meal, and Michaels mini dessert trays were a big hit. Overall everything went as planned, and we owe it all the Michael and his team! Michael delivered everything as promised, and then some. Our guests couldnt get enough of his super attentive and friendly wait staff. Thank you Michael for being a part of our big day and all the time you have devoted to making our wedding a hit. Your culinary skills definitely shined through and we would recommend you to all our friends and family. Thank you! Love, Eliana & Kervin

FAQs

How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have always loved cooking I knew since I was in 5th grade that I wanted to be a chef even after my loved ones tried to scare me out of the profession with the long hours and working on holidays. But, when you do what you love it's never work and hearing that you brought joy to an event is the main goal of mine.
What types of customers have you worked with?
The most common types of jobs we have here at Michael's Event Catering, are usually BBQ, Weddings, and Small Parties.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
The main advice I could give anyone on hiring out a caterer, is to be confident in the company. They are going to be bring the food to the party, making sure they brought enough food. Make sure you talk to the representative and get all your questions answered.