Even before I was engaged to my husband I knew that when it came time for my wedding that I would allocate the majority of my budget to delicious food. I have attended numerous weddings were the food was just mediocre. Being Italian and having ...my best family memories around a big dining room table, amazing food was a must for my wedding. I am the first of four girls in my family to be married, so my mom and I didn't know where to start with caterers. We asked around and read reviews, but ultimately what we needed was unique. We did a complete wedding weekend in Avon, NJ in my parents backyard. We created our own venue right in the backyard! On Friday we wanted to have a small ceremony followed by cocktail hour, 3 course seated dinner and desert for 85 of my relatives and closest friends. On Saturday we wanted to utilize food trucks from NY, NJ, and PA with complimentary food being passed and presented by a caterer for 250 guests- that had a backyard bbq feel. On Sunday my husbands parents wanted to host brunch for anyone who traveled for the weekend.It was going to be a big job for any caterer so we knew we had to find just the right people! My sister lives in Hoboken, NJ and has been a long time customer of Anthony David's. When she reached out to see if they would be capable of executing my vision we met Vince. Vince runs the show with Anthony! He understood and embraced my vision from day one. His dynamic personality brings laughter and ease to the wedding planning process. He is not your ordinary caterer as he went above and beyond the normal calls of duty. By the end of the 5 months he was family! He even knew how to make sure my mom did not lose her mind the week of the wedding. We planned the entire weekend in five months. I was engaged in December and married in early June. On Friday morning of the wedding Anthony (head chef\owner), Vince and their amazing staff arrived at my house early morning took over the kitchen and begin prepping! For dinner we started with a Frisse Salad, panchetta, roasted tomatoes and a poached egg on top. Second course was hand made parpadelle with lobster, grilled octopus, and shrimp in a light tomato cream sauce. The main course was braised short rib with roasted carrots and polenta. It was a meal straight from heaven. To throw a wrench into things it rained on Friday as dinner was being served, AD's team managed to get from the kitchen to the tent with food still steaming hot and even held their trays over my guests head as they would head for the bathrooms. It was a sight I will never forget. Saturday, AD's team did another amazing job passing pigs in blanket, crab cakes, and mini meatballs. They served fresh pasta again, fresh salads, and displayed their signature Antipasto station. MMMMM! They provided a complete staff for the bars, serving, and cleanup! There was a dedicated server who made sure my husband and I had a taste of everything being served! What more could we have asked for? My family and I planned this wedding without a wedding planner, but had we not had Vince and the team from AD, I don't think we could have pulled it off. My husband and I along with our parents received numerous emails and phone calls from guests after the wedding raving about the food\beverage and service. It was the most amazing weekend of our lives and I can't wait for one of my sisters to get married so we can have a reason to use Anthony David's catering again! Or just go to the restaurant again!