The Fruited Plain Caterers

ts of over 400 people.

e flavors and freshness of our menu was talked about throughout our event! Delicious!

holiday menu's I have found has added not only delicious yummy food to our table but adding quality of time with my family instead of being in the kitchen.

ly recommend The Fruited Plain Caterers.

winning combination in every dish they serve. YUM:):)

have catered our daughter's backyard engagement party, graduation parties and annual holiday party. The Fruited Plain is the only place I turn to for our events. I am a totally satisfied (and well fed!) customer.

ecommend them! JDW Mendham

e again were raving. Don't hire anyone else. We've joked we need an encore to eat the food again!!💖

m beginning to end really easy and smooth. He is also a really nice guy and very responsive! In addition to the service being great, the food was also fantastic! We had really great feedback from all of our guests and what we were able to eat during the event was delicious. He has a really nice mix of options and everything was yummy and presented beautifully. His staff was also really lovely and very sociable--by the end of the night our friends and family knew the bartenders' names and they were the life of the party! Thank you Fruited Plain for making our wedding so wonderful and scrumptious :)

the service was incredible. We couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you Drew!

-law's day very very special.

ng was delicious! Drew was so helpful with setting up and carrying out a beautiful reception! His staff made sure everyone was taken care of and we appreciated the flexibility to accommodate vegan guests. We lo0k forward to using the Fruited Plain for future events!

e staff were professional and genuinely happy to be a part of our special day. Thank you to Drew and his terrific staff for making our day the absolute best. Jacqueline D. Montclair, NJ

ow how delicious the food was! I have another niece right behind her and three boys of my own. But I am not going to wait. I have booked their services for our surprise Anniversary Party for my Mom & Dad. Thank you again!

and I had an incredible repertoire of hors d'oeuvres, a delicious and exotic Hawaiian buffet, and a dessert bar complete with hot chocolate whiskey shots that Drew (the owner/chef) concocted himself especially for us, and our guests are still raving about it all! My only regret of the evening was wearing a tight wedding dress which deeply restricted the amount of pork buns I could eat during cocktail hour! The Fruited Plain is extremely accommodating, flexible, responsive, and creative. Drew's passion for his work really shone through in the form of how amazing and customized our event was. I recommend The Fruited Plain to anyone in need of event catering, and please invite me so that I may eat the food. THANKS DREW!! -Lauren & Bobby

verything and definitely exceeded my expectations. They were organized, professional, courteous and just a pleasure to work with. I HIGHLY recommend them to cater any type of party or wedding in the future.

especially big hit. We didn't serve any meat at our wedding (we had one fish dish) and no one seemed to miss it! Drew even went out of his way to make three vegan meals for me and a couple of guests. Big wins for the environment and the animals <3 The bartenders were also fantastic and we heard wonderful things about our specialty cocktails. Would 100% recommend The Fruited Plain and would hire them again in a heartbeat.

ations and any logistical stuff. He even had creative ideas for our doughnut display. You will not be disappointed on your big day.

to sit and eat the whole thing, which as the bride can be challenging to find time for amidst the festivities. Everything was as we had planned in our meetings and tastings prior to the wedding day! Drew, the staff, and servers were friendly, helpful, and professional making our event run smoothly with very happy wedding guests (and of course bride and groom!). All of my guests have been raving about the food and service at my wedding and I have very happily told them all about The Fruited Plain and it's awesome staff! Thanks so much for helping to make our special day perfect!

uited Plain did a fantastic job in every respect. The hors d'oeuvres were great, the bar service was great, the meals were great, the wait staff were great. Drew and his people drew raves from many of our guests -- the hors d'oeuvres were a particular hit -- and contributed tremendously to our wedding's success.

most memorable day of our new lives together. From the moment Drew arrived early in the afternoon, decisions were made with cool and calm as the skies threatened and the weather reports of rain were made real. This fast became a torrential downpour that lasted all evening. No longer out of the tent seating! Without missing a beat, Drew's team reorganized the tables under the tent and made it seem as if this was the plan all along. It became the start of an intimate gathering, where every person under that tent forgot about the downpour and became part of a beautiful ceremony and fun filled evening, all thanks to Drew and his staff. We were awestruck at the way they attended to everyone’s needs, while delivering and serving the best prepared food we’ve ever tasted outside of an actual restaurant. The Fruited Plain made our vegetarian/vegan wedding a reality, without making any one of our guests wonder “where’s the beef!” Compliments abounded from almost every person there that evening. We heard over and over again how wonderful the staff was as the rain poured down. We will never forget their cheerfulness as they went about their work. They truly are an incredible team. Drew, shepherded us through the weeks prior to the wedding. He was an absolute delight to work. From our initial tasting at his café, to working with the rental company, to the setup and execution the day of the event, no detail was missed. He was the calm at the center of the storm (literally and figuratively!). The Fruited Plain made our wedding a magical event! We recommend them wholeheartedly.

on wrapped scallops, baby lamb chops, etc. Drew also whipped up a chicken entrée off-menu sight unseen (a maple-glazed chicken breast). Tastings – Drew came to our home and offered free tastings of a large quantity of hors d’oeuvres so we could get a feel for the quality and variety of foods TFP offersoffers & accommodated an additional full tasting once we booked with TFP for a very reasonable upcharge. Responsiveness & Planning - Drew was incredibly responsive, patient & helpful throughout the planning process. Staff – Professional dress & attitudes. The servers and kitchen staff all worked diligently throughout the wedding. We were very happy with the (1) chef, (2) kitchen staff, (7) serving staff & (3) bartenders. Unfortunately, there were also some challenges we faced, such as: Rentals – The quality of the rentals from the suggested vendor, A Party Center in Fairfield were not “wedding appropriate,” but more “backyard BBQ” since everything was extremely well used & scuffed. Several white ceremony chairs were uncleaned from a prior event & a few items were broken or missing. Unfortunately, when the rentals arrived, the catering staff was not able to be there to coordinate receipt so it was assumed that we, the clients, would be responsible for the missing items as if we lost them during our event! The damage bill, included the missing items but was < $100, which was not that high, and the caterer ended up being comping us for it, but the fact remains that this process was very disappointing. Final Invoice Calculation/Service Timing – The final invoice that we received 8 days prior to the wedding included a significant upcharge on service costs from the original quote we had a year prior, a jump of approximately 30% more on the service. This was a pretty big change late in the game and threw us off. The set up time had been miscalculated originally. We were able to renegotiate to the original plan, but as a result, we needed to set up the entire venue the day prior ourselves instead to avoid the charge, which was a significant undertaking. Our venue also had strict rules for clean-up to avoid fees, which TFP was familiar with having catered here previously. We assume that the breakdown time was also miscalculated, since all of the catering staff left promptly at 11pm without completing the cleanup. This left us to finish cleaning that night, remove 150 chairs from upstairs, remove glassware, empty garbages etc. This was surprising given a staff of 13 started cleaning hours prior. Dessert – We had a dozen or so specialty cakes made up to be displayed with a desert wine & cordial bar, however, the waiters were absent (probably starting on clean up) so a bartender was forced to leave the bar & bring out the cakes. The cakes were never sliced, many liqueurs did not make it out to the dessert area, and none of the specialty glassware was provided for serving the drinks. A large line queued up as a result, which is not what we wanted. Overall, we and our guests had a blast, and TFP was a very large part of making our special day so special. We would just caution other DIY/budget-conscious couples that there can be pitfalls in the process!

out all the details for the wedding. He was very flexible about the food options, even helping us design specific vegetarian dishes for our wedding. As the date came closer, Drew kept in contact and was very accommodating with regards to the last minute organizational changes we needed to make. The food was great, the staff he brought it was courteous, helpful and hard working. I would not hesitate to recommend The Fruited Plain for catering. The only issues I had is not enough time to eat all the great food! You cannot go wrong with The Fruited Plain Caterers!

grateful for their wonderful service and for making our wedding an unforgettable success. I would easily recommend The Fruited Plain for any catered event.

tasting and the wedding day to determine the rentals, the exact menu, plus in our case the breakfast menu. We were able to personalize the menu as much as we wanted. Thanks for everything!

t began to grow and we realized our future son-in-law's family had a very different idea of what the wedding "should be" we had to rethink this. A lot of compromises were going to have to be made, but one was not going to be on the quality of the food. After reading reviews about the Fruited Plain, I had a feeling Drew might be our perfect solution. He was easy to talk to and really listened to my daughter, we both felt at ease right away. From the first tasting he showed us how much he cares about his family, his business, the quality of ingredients and the preparation and presentation of his dishes; we were sold. Everything was delicious and beautiful. We thought deciding on the menu was all that remained. Not so. The groom's family wanted a formal sit down dinner and my daughter had a much more informal vision yet definitely didn't want a buffet. Drew suggested serving "Family Style" which worked beautifully. Guests passed the serving dishes around the table and I believe this actually facilitated conversation. When or if a platter needed refilling, Drew's staff was at the ready to take care of it. Drew, his wife Rosemary and their staff were attentive, courteous and professional, wonderful to work with. It has been two months and I am still getting compliments about the food and how it was served. I highly recommend serving family style at your next event and entrusting The Fruited Plain Caterers to it. I know I will.

above and beyond. At first meeting with the operations manager, Drew I was nervous he wouldn't like the venue because we were getting married at a camp and it is very rustic. Upon seeing the site, he was nothing but positive and said he was so excited! It made me feel so great knowing he had no worries and had such confidence. We met several times and he was always there via email or phone if I needed to change something last minute or add something. When it came time for the wedding day, I showed up and was blown away by the execution of everything. Not only did they do everything I asked but they did more! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The entire day was a dream come true, the food was excellent, and all the guests exclaimed how much they loved the food. People said they went up for seconds the food was so great!

le who worked there had hired The Fruited Plain for personal events. For the wedding, we had to please meat eaters, vegetarian and vegans in our family. Drew was very flexible when it came to the menu, and he went out of his way to come up with recipes for vegan versions of his mashed potatoes and several other dishes, I also rented all the table service from The Fruited Plain, and the staff set the tables, put up our centerpieces and cleared the tables at the end of the evening, which was a big help. Everyone loved the food and the service was thorough and professional.

ur event special. Drew made helpful suggestions during the planning, and helped me to find delicious substitutions for some of my guests with food allergies. I was really able to enjoy the day so much more, because I had no concern about the meal and its presentation. I highly recommend the Fruited Plain. They are the best!

and wait staff were pleasant, courteous and went out of their way to make the whole event memorable. The wedding and reception were held at a very rustic children's summer camp which was a challenge for this caterer. But, they pulled it off effortlessly.

ur guests loved the innovation, authenticity and quality of the food. An extra challenge, we asked for fruit pies for dessert instead of the traditional wedding cake. They were a hit! I highly recommend The Fruited Plain.

ce, everything (down the lights!) had to be brought in. Not only did Drew help make this process simple, but he did so with professionalism, ease and executed an amazing evening. Drew worked with our budget and requests (and we had a lot of annoying requests!!) to create the perfect menu, suited to the space and feel we were looking for. The food was absolutely fantastic, the presentation was elegant, and service outstanding. Without Drew's expertise, flexibility, and talent, or wedding would not have been the same! Whatever type of wedding or event you are looking to create, Drew and his team will go above and beyond to make it an amazing experience for you and your guests!

WAS AMAZING! Everyone loved it! Which was important to us. We've all be to the that wedding where everyone was whispering in the background about how bad the food was. But people wouldn't shut up about our food. And his team was just so great. They took care of our needs before we even realized we had them. We also went over time a bit and they stayed a little extra with us to make sure we were taken cared off. All this for a very reasonable price. We are love these guys, and can't recommend them enough.We are just so grateful to them for making our day so special. Oh and make sure you take advantage of his tastings!!! FUN TIMES!

they are friendly, professional, and reliable! From day one, Drew told me that they would take care of anything we needed.. and they really did take care of EVERYTHING that we needed. We will definitely use them again for any future catering needs!

ing a reception under a tent in a park. Drew has worked with many local vendors before, including the Parks Commission who managed our reception site, and was able to help with multiple behind the scenes arrangements including coordination with the fire marshall and rentals agency to ensure we had everything we needed. Both he and Dara were available whenever I had questions, worked around my crazy schedule, made multiple site visits to ensure we were all on the same page with the venue, and definitely helped facilitate the actual day so I could focus on the guests and enjoy. Dara kept my vendors organized and took care of a significant amount of communication in the days leading up to the event so I could handle other issues. Guests raved for weeks about Drew's food, which he definitely puts time, effort and passion into, and his staff was incredibly supportive and professional throughout the wedding reception. I completely trusted Drew and Dara's experience and opinions, and they really helped to make our wedding day as successful and enjoyable as possible.

asterfully blends flavors! Dara, who is the wedding planner, was my right hand during the year it took to plan our event! I cannot song her praises enough, from planner, to friend, to therapist, she literally juggled everything that I threw at her with grace and poise! She is so kind, really listens to what you want, and goes above and beyond in her delivery. She also helped me find our DJ, (super sonic entertainment) who was awesome, and our officiant! (Also awesome!) Dara and Drew were a dream team, and I 100% recommend them for any event you might need planning and catering for! Wedding: 10/04/2014 Services Used: Wedding Cake, Catering, DJ, Officiant, Wedding Planning, Event Rentals & Photobooths

Drew was so helpful and understanding in accommodating our timeline, budget and dietary restrictions. He made the entire process smooth and stress-free which is exactly what you want when you have to worry about so many things on your big day. We picked up the food in the morning and heated everything up per Drew's instructions and the food was amazing! We ordered the Chicken Medallions and the Mustard Crusted Salmon dishes as our two main entrees. My mom was really concerned that the salmon wasn't going to taste fresh or be overcooked since we were reheating it, but everything came out perfect. We will definitely recommend Drew and the Fruited Plain for your event. You won't be disappointed.

ly recommend Drew to anyone.

d provide whatever I needed to make the day perfect, and he did. Even with the challenge of getting things together on a day when many businesses were closed, he did it so smoothly. We got all the rentals through him, which he personally delivered that morning, and he was the chef in the kitchen! His staff was amazing, the food was delicious, and the service was seamless! My only regret is I didn’t get to thank Drew personally that day. I am so grateful for Drew and his staff and am very glad I chose The Fruited Plain for my special day. I hope you do, too.

n happier and more satisfied!! We had a variety of starters (vietnamese spring rolls, cheese plate, cocktail franks and smoked salmon), all providing a variety of classic and diverse flavors. We served our lunch buffet style, which included chicken francese, poached salmon, green salad and wild rice with cranberries and scallion. I and many of my guests were from NYC, so standards were very high. Almost every guest commented on how great the food was, saying "This is some of the best food I have had in a long time...perfectly cooked and full of flavor!" several asked for Drew's contact info to use them in the future. Drew (and Karen who did the serving) were also terrific to partner with. Drew got a good feel for the event I was trying to create and both took my suggestions and made recommendations on the right combination of flavors and portions, in several cases telling me to go smaller in size, which I appreciated. Karen worked tirelessly to set-up, serve, and clean up, constantly moving for hours - with a smile - to make sure everything went smoothly. Bottom-line - My expectations were exceeded (which doesn't happen very often, trust me) and I HIGHLY recommend The Fruited Plain!!!

e. It has been a month since my wedding and I have friends and family still remarking on the quality of the food! If you are looking for high quality ingredients, beautifully prepared gourmet food at a reasonable price you need not look further. Just call Drew and get yourself on his calendar before he books up! He is THAT good!

emely picky, and a bit of a control freak- I needed someone who could step up and do the job well for a reasonable price. Not only was Drew there every single step of the way with catering, he also provided me with contact information for all of my other vendors. I went with the Cake company he suggested, and was blown away with the beauty of my cake, same with the linens, the pipe and drape rentals, the florist, and even provided Dara, his on staff wedding planner and coordinator, who was a beast when it comes to getting things done. That girl is on top of her game. She made sure that the wedding venue was stunningly beautiful, she was organized, she did the whole wedding ceremony planning, as well as the introductions for the reception, and the entire flow of the evening. Drew was there and helped me make informed and stylish decisions without spending over my budget. I know that I'm not the easiest person to communicate with, and that I'm extremely demanding, however Drew and Dara rose to the occasion. I Can't say enough good things about the quality of the service during the reception, as well as the food. I am still receiving compliments about how good the appetizers were, as well as the main dishes. Guests were blown away. Thank you Drew. I've been dreaming about this day since I was 5 years old.. and you made it perfect. Just keep in mind that they are VERY affordable, as well as top notch service. When you use The Fruited Plain, you're promoting small business, and directly feeding and caring for families in your OWN community. Please don't pass them up. These guys.. I can't say enough great things about them.

set up a call. Speaking with Drew was easy and efficient; we clicked I guess you could say! Our wedding had 150+ guests and Drews team served the food family style at our choice. All of our guests commented on the top quality and delicious flavors they were served. At one point I snuck back into the kitchen to eat some of the items being passed during cocktail hour, Drew quickly noticed a hungry bride and put together a little sampler! Our venue was not typical and served up plenty of challenges that Drew happily worked through. It's the little details that really made me 100% thrilled with The Fruited Plain. I would recommend The Fruited Plain to anyone looking for a GREAT caterer! Thank you!

hat I was envisioning without me even telling him. With all of the things I had to worry about in planning our wedding, it was so refreshing to know that I didn't have to worry about the food or service. Our guests raved about the food (you could cut the beef with a spoon) and all of the staff was great...especially the bar tender Christian who noticed that nobody was filming an impromptu performance by my siblings and jumped in to film it on his cell phone. I have Celiac Disease and have to eat strictly GLUTEN FREE...TFP knew all ingrediants that contain gluten and I was able to eat everything they served on my wedding day! The Fruited Plain made our day!!