Jacques Caterers

My family has been using Jacques for years and they have hit it out of the park every single time. We used them as recently as yesterday afternoon for my sisters bridal shower and cannot stop talking about the food. (This seems to be the pattern after every Jacques-catered event ) My personal favorites are the rice balls, penne vodka, and eggplant rollatini.

When I tell you they are the best I've ever ever ever had, I'm not lying. Our guests are always raving about the food and my family and I are always fighting for the leftovers. Their staff is always prompt, efficient, and extremely friendly. I had the most pleasant conversations with Kathleen yesterday as she set up the food and was sure to accommodate whatever we needed. Will be using Jacques for many more milestones and celebratory events to come!

Had a wonderful time today at pocketbook bingo! We had multiple winners at our table

Went to a wedding here last weekend and was very disappointed. Surprised that this wedding venue only has one bar open for cocktail hour. They had 3 bartenders in a tiny little bar. There was a line for the bar the entire cocktail hour. The food was very OK, not great, but not awful. The evening dragged on and on, we didn't get cake and coffee until 11:30. The sound system also sucked, very hard to hear people doing toasts. There must be better places in Middletown than this.

I feel I need to write this review to save other people from wasting their money. I got a flyer in the mail for a Turkey and stuffing and candied yams and gravy. I have been having some health issues so I thought this would make my dinner easier. I have made my own Turkey and fixings my whole life. Well thank God my sister and I did decide to still make all of our sides or we wouldn't of had anything to eat.

We had company and family. The Turkey was burnt and dried out and that stuff they call stuffing have no idea what it was it was watery mush not edible and what was supposed to be candied yams was nothing more than a can of yams with some brown sugar thrown on it was gross as well. We ate the Turkey with lots of gravy because of how dry it was. The stuffing and candied yams the whole trays went in the garbage. Never again would I order from this place anything we feel like we paid $200 for a dried Turkey. You live and you learn. Just a warning it was really bad.

From start to finish nothing but perfection from Jacques catering! The food was delicious, the staff was attentive, the tent was magical and everything was a dream! You turned a beautiful backyard into a magical beautiful amazing night! There wasn't a moment Carmelina wasn't checking on us! We cannot thank Lisa and Jay enough you went above and beyond! Lisa was always a phone call away! We love you guys and thank you again for an amazing night! You are the best!

If you are looking for nothing but the best - You are at the right place. Marie at Jacque's Catering was just beyond accommodating for our daughter's "Backyard BBQ I Do Wedding". The venue had to be changed from outdoors to indoors and the transitions went so so smoothly. Then we had to add extra food to the contract - again Marie handled everything for us.

Delivery and set-up by Antonio was exceptional. All of our guests could not stop raving about the BBQ Buffet - Food was AMAZING. Marie thank you so much for your care and heart towards your customers. Made us feel like family. We will be using Jacque's exclusively for all our future catering needs. May God continue to abundantly bless your business.

I had Jacques catering for a party at my house and I would use this place every single time. Some of the best smoked brisket I have ever had. Beef short ribs and penne vodka, and carnitas was excellent. I learned of this place by going to another event catered by this place and the food blew me away! No joke, I hold restaurant food to the highest standard and this place is excellent.

When our original venue advised they weren't opening due to 2020 pandemic, we were admittedly sweating as to how we would pull our wedding off! Enter Lisa/Jacques Catering. We were ecstatic that one of their venues was available on the original date! Lisa made herself available in short notice. And in no time, we settled on the venue and very fair pricing!

There was a LOT included in the price as well! Now we were going to have to rely on great weather now that we would be outside. But contingency plans were in place in case Mother Nature didn't deliver. (She did!) One of the best things about the venue (Spring Valley Meadows) is it's one stop shopping; ceremony, cocktail and reception all on the property!

Park once and depart once! The grounds at the end of Sep are a great backdrop for photos as well! Guests raved about the cocktail hour and reception food well after the event! ALL the staff were great and really in tune to making the day a special one! We can't thank Lisa and all from Jacques catering for delivering even more than we expected! M&P 25Sep, 2020 Morganville

We used Jacques Catering to Cater our wedding in Long Beach Island. It was by far the best decision. Lisa is absolutely incredible and I loved every second of working with her. She made sure every single little detail was perfect. She is one of the most hard working, and kindest people I have ever met. She goes above and beyond to make your day perfect. The food is off the charts and so is the service. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

We had Jacques cater the food for a home event this week. They made the ordering process simple and straight forward. The food arrived on time and was set up for us. I ordered for 25 people and we probably had enough to feed a dozen more. Every dish was seasoned for maximum flavor without being overly salty. By the time we heated all the trays, the food was perfect.

The entrees came as four full trays, then two half trays of vegetables/starches and I ordered one extra tray of vegetables beyond the flat rate. (For an extra charge, they'll let you order more variety, but keep the same total amount of food. Of course you can always add additional trays too.) The chicken with artichoke and sun dried tomatoes was tender and moist.

So was the beef and broccoli dish we ordered. The paella was terrific; I just wish it had a bit more seafood, but the taste was delicious. It worked out to just under $20 per head without dessert or coffee. Jacques provided plenty of plates, plastic ware, serving spoons and more than enough Sterno heaters for the food racks. The only thing I'd change for the next order is to have a supply of take home containers for the leftovers. I will definitely recommend them for home event catering!

I feel compelled to write this review for the same reason as another I've seen below. Was here for a wedding last night, I ordered the New York Strip Steak (the other choice was chicken). The "steak" I was served was a raw piece of meat. Apparently everyone who ordered the steak got it undercooked, while some even sent it back. I understand they got the chicken instead.

It seems as though they seared it for two seconds and took it off the grill. I don't understand how a raw piece of meat can be served to a catering hall of people, unless one of the sides was E.Coli.

I am a bit late to writing this review, but I feel it is necessary that I do so. I was at Jacques Reception Center on May 17th, 2019, for my Junior Prom. Our meals were preordered, and my choice for dinner was Prime Rib. And wow, what a terrible decision that was. My Prime Rib was not served to me rare, it was served to 100 high school students (including myself) raw. It was not just my meal that had this issue- every steak I saw in the room was raw. I have attached photos to show the disgraceful meal I was served.

Would not recommend. Was at a banquet event. Everyone at my table was served appetizers except me. By the time I got mine everyone else was finished. The food was lukewarm. And I asked for a cup of tea twice and never got it. I felt the service was horrible.

The buffet for the party was pretty darn good. Everything was hot and tasted really good. Chicken cordon blue, stuffed eggplant, lemon chicken, salad and noodles and beef. The food was cleared from the tables as you finished the plates and the beer and soda and wine and water was constantly filled. Place had 3 large receptions going in at the same time over than the one I was at. Was really handled well.

We attended the Brunch with Santa today at Jacques. Once we checked in, there was a table with hot cider, hot chocolate with toppings and delicious homemade cookies. The affair was well organized (350+ guests). The food, both breakfast and lunch choices were tasty and plentiful. The busy elves were constantly restocking the food and tending to the guests needs.

The goody bags from the elves and the tree ornament favor were a nice touch. We received the emailed photos with Santa soon after the party was over. The DJ and MC entertained throughout the party. The dances and game activities on the dance floor were geared to children 6-10 years old. Visiting Santa went quickly. The photographer, Santa and Mrs Claus were great with the little ones. We look forward to returning next year as long as we are not seated by the kitchen door again.

I recently had my wedding here oct 21, 2017 and I must say everything was perfect. From the food, the way Aimee Newburgh captured my vision just breath taking! I will highly recommend for anyone to have there wedding event, or any type of party here! The service is 5 stars! AIMEE NEWBY again thank you for making our wedding day a beautiful memory for us and our family and friends. Also everyone the food is delicious! Highly recommend everything! Mrs Francesca Amorim :

This place is a hidden gem. We went to a bridal show here and booked right after. The price was half of what everyone else was asking. The place is really nice. They set up flowers in the garden that made for great pictures. Amy was great to work with. She helped us find a DJ and Florist too. Food was great and everyone had a blast!

Food was horrible. The waitress we had was very rude. Have your party at Chuck E Cheese you will be happier.

We were married there November 2013. Aimee and Steven worked with us for over a year, making sure everything was exactly what we wanted and how we wanted. Even stayed late to show the facility at night, because our ceremony was being held outside and we needed to check the lights. Every phone call, email and visit was met with professionalism, enthusiasm and genuine warmth.

When our big night came, The entire staff was friendly and attentive, everything was perfect. They delivered a true fairy tale. Our guests have repeatedly raved that the wedding was the most amazing wedding they have ever attended. If there were a higher rating, Jacques would get it. If you go anywhere else, you will be disappointed.

We hosted my niece's engagement party on October 26, 2013 at Jacques Reception Center in Middletown. Aimee Newby made it so easy to plan exactly what we wanted that we booked and finished the menu on our first meeting. Aimee's expert decor recommendations created the lounge type atmosphere we wanted for two families that have never met to mingle. The party was a huge success thanks to Aimee's recommendations.

The food was excellent. Saying that the food "is the best" is not just an expression, it is the true description of it. The staff was professional and courteous while performing their duties and some special requests with a smile. Our next party will definitely be there. We had a party here before that was excellent but this time Aimee made it even better than the last one.