About this vendor
Based in Sparta, NJ, Lakeside Events & Catering provides award-winning cuisine to weddings in the Garden State. Married owners Andre’ & Tracey deWaal have been feeding happy couples and their loved ones for decades. Offering a refined menu and a varied wine selection, this husband-and-wife duo will strive to complement your romantic occasion with a memorable dining experience.
Lakeside Events & Catering operates out of a restaurant perched on the banks of Seneca Lake. Situated in a picturesque location, this eatery has been pleasing palates since 1998. Executive Chef Andre’ delights in preparing dishes that combine cosmopolitan flavors with fresh, locally-sourced produce. From light, French-inspired meals to hearty American fare, Andre’ specializes in a range of popular cuisines, and is passionate about tantalizing his clients’ taste buds.
Devoted to your satisfaction, Lakeside Events & Catering offers a variety of services tailored to make sure that your wedding meal is truly unforgettable. Their restaurant can host intimate events, showers, and rehearsal dinners, and they can provide off-site catering for gatherings that exceed 90 people. Several dining styles are available, including buffets, family-style, and multi-course seated meals. Their food menu boasts an array of dishes that are sure to make your mouth water, such as foie gras, coconut curry, and NY strip steak.
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Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- French
- Seafood
- Specialty
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Sugar Free
- Vegan
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
- Passed Appetizers
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5
out of 5.04 reviews
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First of all, if you have the opportunity to dine at this Sparta restaurant, you MUST! We booked them without ever having a tasting, and when we happened to go for dinner one night and we were blown away. Tracey and her husband Andre (head chef) were lovely to work with. Tracey was always fun to talk to, had plenty of catering experience to draw from, and gave us great suggestions about our food choices. We had full customization on our menu, and everything was delicious. Our guests were raving about our cocktail hour, soup appetizer, and entree, so mission accomplished :) Andre’s also made our custom wedding cake which was truly fantastic! So beautiful delicious!
We hired bartenders through Andre’s as well, and while the bartenders were good, they didn’t know our signature drinks when cocktail hour started (which is information we provided 2 weeks prior), and the bar ran out of club soda at the beginning of the reception. That being said, we’re still rating them 5 stars because Andre and his staff cooked in the outdoor kitchen through a HAIL STORM to serve our guests, which we really appreciated.
We LOVED having Andre's as part of our big day!
We worked with Tracey and Andre for our offsite wedding and had an amazing experience with them. Their team communicates openly and easily throughout the entire process and they are open for all of the customizations that would make your day true to you. Tracey acted as our day of coordinator and made us feel so at ease and like she could handle anything the day throws at her. All of our guests raved about the food that came out fresh and exactly as we asked for. I would highly recommend working with Andre's for your wedding!
Working with Tracey and the Andre's team was fantastic from start to finish. They provided delicious passed appetizers, caterered a full sit down dinner, and made a beautiful and super tasty cake for our wedding! Our guests loved the food and had wonderful compliments for the excellent staff service. Tracey was a pleasure to work with and very attentive, she and her team made a great day even greater. Highly recommend Andre's Lakeside Catering for your wedding and/or any events that need catering.
WOW! Tracey & Andre are THE BEST caterers you could ever have. We had a choice of caterers when booking our venue (The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds). We met or had phone calls with the other options for caterers, but were truly floored when we met Andre at a bridal show at the Conservatory. He was making up a dish using just a hot plate and it was phenomenal. I knew that if we hired him for our wedding that the food would be incredible. My now husband, who didn't really care too much about a lot of the other 'wedding planning' choices that were made, was ADAMENT that we go with Andre's and I am glad we did! His opinion is that wedding food typically stinks, and I agree that it does. Through the process, we got to meet his wife, Tracey who is the general manager and is the person we worked with the most to go over logistical items, liquor, the menu, etc. She even offered to make up a menu for us to have at the wedding reception, no charge. They both really did a lot for us and you can tell they really care about what they do and about making their customers happy, both at their restaurant and their couples. They go above and beyond in so many ways and helped us navigate through a COVID wedding, ensuring everyone's safety while providing delicious appetizers and an incredible 3-course meal. Tracey did a fantastic job decorating our venue. We received so many compliments because of Andre's. The day of the wedding, the food was out of this world--even though we have eaten their food before, we were still blown away by how FANTASTIC everything was. As expected, we were running around trying to talk to everyone that came to our wedding, but we always felt like we had an eye on us by Andre's wait staff. We wouldn't be seated for more than 5 seconds before a plate of hot food was placed in front of us, or Tracey was asking if we needed a refill on any drinks, or literally anything. Tracy also anticipated our needs at all times. While I was briefly in hiding having my dress bustled, Tracey rushed back several plates of appetizers and a beer (I seriously love this woman) for me to chow down before getting thrown back into the crowd, knowing that I probably wouldn't get the chance to have any appetizers otherwise (and yes, she was right). They even used our own honey from my brother's bee hives to create a lot of the dishes that night. Dessert was amazing- my husband doesn't like cake and we were having a fall wedding so we had apple crisp with a side of homemade ice cream and raspberry drizzle, my grandmother would've been proud! They made us feel so special and for that I am forever grateful. If you want a caterer that has a huge heart and an extreme talent for making absolutely delicious food, book Andre's. We could not have been happier. Thank you, Tracey and Andre!
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112 Tomahawk Trail, Sparta, NJ
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