About this vendor
Engagements, rehearsal dinners, and even the big event itself—The Fruited Plain caters to all of these events with food that is as sophisticated–or as simple–as you want. Whether your perfect day is a barbecue for 100 or a vegetarian dinner for 25, The Fruited Plain can create a menu that fits. Our trained service staff will make your event worry-free.
The Fruited Plain is a deluxe wedding catering company based in Parsippany, NJ.
What You'll Love About The Fruited Plain
Couples rave about the delicious cuisine that this experienced team prepares. They also love working with the professional and kind catering crew throughout the planning stages. Check out the photo gallery for some of the dishes The Fruited Plain can prepare.
Details
Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Chinese
- Eastern European
- French
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Sugar Free
- Vegan
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2022.2021.+4 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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There are simply not enough words to express how absolutely incredible the Fruited Plain is to work with from the beginning of wedding planning till the very end. The moment we met...
with the team we knew we made the right choice in selecting our caterer. Drew showed us the utmost dedication, respect and time from the get go allowing us to feel confident in knowing not only will our wedding be the one of our dreams but that our guest would be served top of the line, high quality, and artfully crafted dishes. Our guests are raving about the food to this day, the staff and their service and the way the event was ran seemingly flawlessly all due to Drew’s team. The Fruited Plain goes far beyond just catering. They become family, an integral part of a life changing event that truly would lack luster, success, and ease if they are not part of the team. They are essential members of the best vendor team there ever was.
For our wedding we opted for 5 passed bites and a family style meal of braised short ribs and mashed potatoes. We are still dreaming of this meal. The serving sizes were massive, our guests were so full and content and so many of them praised the fact that there was never a second food wasn’t available to them! They also built me the charcuterie table of my dreams- all fixings included!
We plan to carry the fruited plain members and team in our hearts not only as family but as go to vendors and caterers for absolutely every event we host in the future. I couldn’t not love them more if I tried!
I asked owner Drew Gabbe to provide appetizers, salads, and a cold entree for a family party the day after my son’s wedding. Drew helped me load the food trays in my car and expla...
ined how to heat the samosas and quesadillas. The food was so healthy, colorful, and delicious! Everyone complimented me and there was no food left on their plates! The quantity was generous and I’m enjoying the leftovers. The food was perfect for our afternoon party. I highly recommend The Fruited Plain caterers and will be ordering from them again.
When we met Drew, Chef at The Fruited Plain, and tasted his delicious food, we knew we had found “the one” – a caterer that could deliver high quality, unique wedding reception dis...
hes to satisfy a wide-range of tastes and dietary needs. Their menu options were extensive and varied. We appreciated the flexibility to tweak our menu choices long after we signed our contract, and the ease of communication through text and email. They coordinated everything…procuring linens, dishes and glassware, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages, and also set up the flowers and items we had chosen for our centerpieces.
The Fruited Plain accommodated our choice to have a lovely charcuterie table available along with our welcome beverages as people gathered, which was then refreshed for the happy hour (given we didn’t want the formality of served hors d’oeuvres). From the plated salads to the multiple entrees and sides, and ending with cookies, our friends and family shared that every dish was SO GOOD!
The entire staff was highly professional, serving and attending to us and our guests throughout the evening with warmth and efficiency. We had a fantastic experience working with The Fruited Plain and would do so again in a heartbeat – plenty more great food options and excellent service to experience!
We absolutely loved working with The Fruited Plain! They catered for our engagement party and we have nothing but good things to say. We had the party at a brewery so we wanted foo...
d that would be easy for people to eat as they were mingling, and The Fruited Plain delivered with spring rolls, pretzel bites, crostini, and more! We got tons of compliments on the food from our guests. It was super easy to work with The Fruited Plain and they were very communicative. Would definitely recommend them for any future events!
The staff at Fruited Plain Caterers was everything and more of what I was searching for in a caterer. I did have special accommodations for a few guest and they met those accommo...
dations without hesitation. The best was that those who required special accommodations bragged about how delicious everything was. They were the reason my event was as special as it was. It went above and beyond my expectations. Thank you Fruited Plain. Your food and professionalism exceeded my expectations.
Drew was a vital part of our wedding day. If there was one thing we did not have to stress about, it was the food service. Drew was easy to get in contact with and attentive throug...
hout the process of creating our perfect menu. I knew that i could rely on Drew and team to execute exactly what they promised. At the wedding, we received several compliments from our guests that the food was the best they ever had at a wedding, and we continue to receive compliments six months later. Some of our guests' favorites (and ours) were the mini taylor ham sandwiches, flank steak, and coq au vin! We have and will continue to recommend The Fruited Plain to all our family and friends!!!
My husband and I never write reviews, but we needed to make an exception.
Our son and now daughter-in-law selected The Fruited Plain as their caterer. From the moment we entered th...
e venue, we were greeted with smiles, cocktails, and the most delicious hors d’ uverves. They planned a family-style meal, and it was more than we could have ever expected. The Coq au vin, London Broil, Roasted Vegetables and Potatoes were exceptional. We highly recommend The Fruited Plain for any celebration!
Alyssa & Bob
Drew and his team were excellent from start to finish. Drew was so flexible with us as we were living out of state when we started the planning process. He was willing to work arou...
nd my long work hours to ensure he met with me to make sure everything ran smoothly day of. We did a cocktail style wedding with small plates to make sure the party didn't stop. Drew was able to advise on good options to match the style of the wedding to make sure there was food for all of our guests and their dietary restrictions. He even went above and beyond to have my husband's favorite dessert, churros, available to us. Drew and his staff truly made our wedding so memorable. Every time we speak to our guests they rave about the food, sharing how every dish was superb. I have had multiple friends share they want to use our caterer. Drew and his team are remarkable, a great hire for any occasion.
My husband and I got married in September of 2023 and hired The Fruited Plain to cater. Let me tell you something, this was the best decision we made when it came to choosing a cat...
erer.
We had a variety of options to choose from when it came to planning our menu. They helped us find something that would satisfy everyone's likes and allergies, and walked us through ordering enough of each dish chosen. I still ordered way too much food, but that was fine. The food was such a hit that when the word got out about leftovers the next day, people came by and offered to take some off of our hands.
10/10 recommend them for your wedding (or any event that needs catering, really.) You and your guests will not be disappointed.
Food was amazing for my sisters bridal shower brunch! They came and set everything up and made it really easy for us. Excellent communication and updates during the planning proces...
s. Overall highly recommend!
Drew and crew were so helpful and instrumental in making our wedding happen! We decided it would be fun to basically plan everything from scratch, and didn’t use an event venue so ...
Drew helped us really think so many logistical things through. So besides the AMAZING food, he was also ann amazing help to us. We had a perfect wedding and our guests have not stopped complimenting our wedding day even a year later!
We had The Fruited Plane cater our wedding. Drew and his team were EXCELLENT!! The food was amazing - we received so many compliments about it! I had to hide the leftovers from ...
my family because the food was so good that the leftovers kept disappearing the day after the wedding. Drew is honest, hard working and a great chef! Don’t wait - hire him NOW!
Drew and his team are best in class. From the moment we started working together on my event, I could not have asked for a more collaborative partner who wanted to make our party t...
he best it could be. From the menu, to the table placements, to the signature drinks - they were supportive every step of the way. I recommend the fruited plain for any event you are planning.
Drew and his team made our day absolutely amazing. They were on time, set everything up and greeted guests as they are. They were an absolute pleasure to work with from planning to...
the date of the event.
All of our guests raved about the food and how delicious everything was. The presentation was great.
Drew was a pleasure to work with and very responsive with any questions or changes. Drew and his staff were very professional and so helpful with everything.
I can’t say enough about how great they were and how special and stress free they made our day. I will definitely use them again for any future events.
A good friend referred us to the Fruited plain after having a good experience with Drew and the team at their wedding. And we had the same! Drew was always available to discuss va...
rious details of the event and was extremely flexible. And on top of that the food was delicious! Will definitely be reaching out again for catering of future events.
The Fruited Plain went above and beyond and stuck with us during three different wedding dates due to COVID. Drew and his staff were attentive and professional. Every guest raved a...
bout the food!
The Fruited Plain catered the bridal shower we threw for my sister in law. The food was wonderful! I loved being able to pick a wide selection of items and they all came beautifull...
y assembled and easy to display. Drew was very helpful and ensured we ordered the right amount of food for our guests. The guests were raving about how delicious everything was! I would definitely recommend!!!
Drew and his team are AMAZING!! My husband and I hired Drew to cater our backyard wedding over MDW 2021. We had about 130 guests and to this day family and friends rave about how m...
uch they enjoyed the food at our wedding, everything from passed hors d’oeuvres to entrees and desserts were out of this world! My dad even asked for a second entree he loved his dinner so much…Father of the Bride approved!! To top it off Drew is so incredibly kind and easy to work with, easily one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. It was a dream day and we truly had a dream team.
The Fruited Plain catered my wedding this fall. Drew and his team did a spectacular job!
We initially hired them way back in February 2020 for a wedding that was to be that Octob...
er. We did a tasting and enjoyed it a lot, and the price quoted was very reasonable. When the pandemic interfered, postponing the event by a year was very easy. A year later, when the time came to prepare for the event (with COVID still overshadowing it), Drew helped us modify our plans as needed. This involved changing the format of the meal service and also dramatically reducing the number of guests.
Despite a lot of other organizations involved in planning the wedding being a bit difficult (i.e. our reception venue and our liquor supplier), Drew was always very calm and helped calm us down too. His team did a great job on the wedding reception itself-- the food was excellent and everything ran smoothly. Many of our guests have told us how delicious the food was and how our wedding reception was the most seamlessly-run one they have ever attended.
We cannot recommend them highly enough!
The Fruited Plain catered my daughters backyard bridal shower on what was probably one of the hottest days of the summer. Between the heat and the issues of hosting during a pandem...
ic, Drew and his team handled it all with ease. We chose them because of their unique menus, and they did not disappoint. Food was wonderful! I would highly recommend them for small and large events.
Drew and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They took my sister bridal shower and put it over the top! Drew makes the food planning stressless and easy, he even came ...
out to the site before the event to decide where he would set up and how things would work on his end to ensure everything went smoothly the day of. The Fruited Plain Caterers staff is very respectful and kind. Party guests are still raving about the food and its presentation - I will absolutely use drew and his team again for future events!
The Fruited Plain is the best catering company we have ever worked with. Drew and his team helped make my sister's bridal shower absolutely perfect and we could not be more gratefu...
l. From the first conversation up until the wrap of the event Drew was the most professional, easy going, and knowledgable vendor we've ever worked with. He helped us craft the most incredible menu and him and his staff executed everything perfectly. Our guests are still raving about the food and service. We could not have asked for a better experience, and will certainly be using him again in the future.
Drew and his team were a dream to work with! They were absolutely fantastic and made my intimate backyard wedding so perfect. Drew is extremely professional, personable, and kind a...
nd so is his team. They did everything, from set up to cleanup. And the food...out of this world! The cocktail hour was the highlight and everyone was raving about it. I would highly recommend The Fruited Plain for any wedding or event. big or small! GET THE LAMB CHOPS!
The Fruited Plain did a fantastic job catering our daughter’s backyard wedding for a very reasonable price. As a worrywart, perfectionist, and former restauranteur, I have high sta...
ndards and The Fruited Plain exceeded my expectations, allowing me the freedom to enjoy the special day. The food was delicious and well-presented, the staff was friendly and professional, and the set-up/clean-up was quick and efficient.
From the beginning, Drew, the owner, listened to our ideas and was receptive to our concerns. He made covid safety suggestions and his team implemented protective practices. Drew also arrived early in the day to scout the lay of the land, provided everything needed plus extra serving equipment at no additional cost, and crafted a well-planned non-dairy, gluten-free and nut-free menu so that all could enjoy.
The catering staff of servers and chef were polished professionals and downright sweet. From drinks & passed hors d’oeuvres to coffee & cake, these experts went above and beyond all night long by attending to the needs of the bride and groom and their grandparents, by maintaining a smooth orderly flow without ever being obtrusive, and by leaving our home cleaner than they found it (they swept & mopped!). They even took care of my elderly, disabled dog!
From our positive experience and the tons of praise piled on by our guests, it’s clear that The Fruited Plain caterers are exceptional. We’re grateful for their expertise and kindness and highly recommend them!
Drew and his team were absolutely amazing!! Right from the beginning they were there to walk me through all options and make such helpful recommendations for exactly what I was loo...
king for! I can’t thank Drew and his team enough!
We used the Fruited Plain for a cocktail hour and plated dinner at my daughters wedding held lakeside in our backyard. Drew and his team were terrific. On the initial walkthrough ...
of our home and backyard, Drew made several good suggestions and helped define the rental inventory (which we handled on our own). The staff arrived on time, were very professional and took charge. As the dad and host, I anticipated having to provide some level of oversight since I never had done an event like this. The staff took care of everything and it went better than I had envidsioned. The food was outstanding, The passed appetizers were great and the guests couldn't get enough of them. Dinner was delicious and all courses timed perfectly. The staff was personable and a pleasure to work with. I'm looking forward to using them on an upcoming event in 2021.
I used them for both my engagement party and bridal shower and they were AMAZING. Not only was all the food delicious, but the staff is so friendly and great to work with. Drew was...
easy to communicate with and so accommodating with everything going on with COVID. All our family and friends raved about the food and how good it was. Not only is the food good but the representation of the food is beautiful. The workers served appetizers to our guests and we also hired a bartender through them and he was amazing - so approachable, friendly, and made delicious drinks. I would 100% recommend them for any wedding or wedding event.
Owner, Drew has now catered both my sons engagement party and most recently my future daughter in laws bridal shower after enjoying his food at my nieces wedding. Both parties wer...
e hugely successful with The Fruited Plain delicious food making both days so special. Every appetizer from chicken & waffles, tempura shrimp, London broil crostini to individual veggie cups were outstanding and that’s just to name a few! Set up was equally beautiful with every detail taken care by wonderful staff that took care of every need, I never cleared a plate or cleaned anything. Rarely do you find a caterer where all the food taste great, entree dishes all served in silver chafing dishes were plentiful and highly recommend the chicken Francese, Penne vodka and Salmon dishes were all fabulous. We will definitely be using Drew & his staff for all our future parties!
We had our reception at our home. Drew helped us coordinate tenting / tables and chairs. Drew and his team were AWESOME! The food was fantastic, the servers were wonderful and the...
y left our spotless.
I highly recommend Drew and Fruited Plain to anyone looking for a full-service caterer who will give you great food at a good price with no stress
Drew really made our wedding reception over the summer everything we imagined it to be. Drew did a great job with the dinnerware, linens, tent setup and the food was delicious and...
very nicely presented. His staff was super attentive and setup all the tables just the way we wanted it to be. When it comes to preparing for your event and you are not sure what caterer to go with in the area, go with Drew. You will not be disappointed. He will make everything easy from start to finish and will customize your event just the way you imagined.
Drew and his team made our wedding day spectacular! He went above and beyond to suit all of our needs and wishes.
His staff was extremely friendly and professional. We did not ha...
ve a single second where we felt like our guests weren't taken care of.
The food exceeded all of our expectations and more. Drew made sure that we felt comfortable with our choices before the big day too. He accommodated multiple tastings to ensure that we were happy.
The bartenders were also amazing. We gave them our recipes and with no questions asked they made them come to life. People could not stop talking about the drinks all night!
I highly recommend The fruited Plain team! They will not disappoint!
What did it take for our small wedding reception to be completely worry-free? Drew and The Fruited Plain Caterers! Having an outdoor wedding reception on October 19 on our back d...
eck could have been "hit or miss" because of the uncertainty of the weather. But Drew connected us with the right rental company and the heated tent was AMAZING!!! With 25% of our guests being vegetarians we needed a caterer who could deliver deliciousness to all our guests. Drew totally hit it! We opted for a family style luncheon and got raving reviews on the quality of the food. From the first contact email 12 months ago, to the last dish put away on wedding day, we felt we were in great hands with a consummate professional. Drew was flexible enough to accommodate some of our special requests, and because we were dealing with the company owner, decision-making was straight forward. On wedding day, his servers were professional, efficient and friendly. My kitchen was probably cleaner after they left than it was before they arrived! And if all that wasn't enough, honesty and integrity were also a key aspect of our working with Drew. He caught a staffing level mistake on our final invoice and personally delivered a refund check for the amount we had overpaid. Now THAT's someone I will be working with again, and recommending without hesitation to all my friends!
First off, my husband Chris and I could not have asked for a better caterer or service provided by Drew and the Fruited Plain. Not only did Drew take us on last minute for our wedd...
ing (our previous caterer backed out 2.5 months out), he helped make the whole process so easy for us. His professionalism and experience made such a difference when planning our DIY wedding. Drew was super responsive from the beginning and gave his recommendations throughout each of our decisions when needed. Our wedding guests LOVED the food and was perfect for our non-traditional style event. He made miracles that night and we couldn’t be more appreciative! His catering service has already been used again in a few events by our family and friends. I would definitely recommend hiring Drew or anyone from the Fruited Plain if you’re looking for excellent variety & quality food and for above and beyond service.
The Fruited Plain team is everything you could hope for in a caterer.
UNIQUE MENU: They crafted the most scrumptious and distinctive menu I have ever seen for a wedding. So much t...
ime and effort was put into the menu that truly stood out against all other weddings.
DELICIOUS FOOD: I can't say enough about how tasty the food was. Fruited Plain uses high quality ingredients which makes the food so incredible! They are masters at their craft. Our guests are still raving about the food a month later. Several people have already booked Fruited Plain for other engagements!
IMPECCABLE SERVICE: Drew was a logistics wizard and planned everything with such ease. He handled all our rentals for our wedding at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum which took so much stress off our plate. Drew was very responsive, knowledgeable, professional and so much fun to work with. He really became a friend through the process. The staff Drew brought on site were the most friendly, helpful and fun people to work with. Our guests loved them and we felt so taken care of!
I highly recommend Fruited Plain to cater your wedding or next event - you won't be disappointed. They are very reasonably priced, professional and make the most mouth watering food! Book them now!
Drew was amazing. I don't know how else to put it! We met with a bunch of different caterers and everything with The Fruited Plain felt different from the start. We enjoyed every a...
spect of the process and Drew was so helpful along the way. Nothing ever seemed to overwhelm him, and he was so great at helping to calm us down when we were feeling stressed. He is a true professional and master of his craft.
He also worked with the rental company to supply EVERYTHING we needed for our venue. I can't tell you what it was like to have that support!
On the day of the wedding, I remember seeing Drew after our first look, and it was genuinely like seeing a friend at our wedding. We were just happy to see him and glad he was there. The entire team was helpful, friendly and professional.
Now...the important part....the food. Ohhhhh yeah. So good. The cocktail hour was amazing. Drew and his team concoct such delicious, and unique, food options that we had a hard time selecting!!! We went with a buffet option for our dinner and, again, the food was amazing and Drew's team kept everything running smoothly.
We got married a month ago, and we still get compliments about the food at our wedding. We have recommended him to everyone we know and already have people looking to book him. If you are reading this, and wondering if The Fruited Plain is right for you, the answer is yes. You won't regret it.
Another wonderful experience working with Drew. We used the Fruited Plains for both of my daughters’ weddings and could not have been more happy with that decision. Drew was so e...
asy to work with. He structured our menu to accommodate our theme. The day of the wedding his staff could not have been more attentive. Obviously I used him twice and would use him again if I had another child getting married.
Drew and his staff are amazing. Drew was so attentive, so patient, and just overall fantastic. The food was amazing everyone loved it. The staff was so efficient and polite and n...
ice. They were attentive, the were constantly making sure my husband and I had everything we could need. They were just the best caterers ever. People at weddings remember the food and music. And the food was amazing.
We hosted a large corporate event in 2018 and Drew and The Fruited Plain team did a wonderful job. We are very pleased and will continue to use their services for various events i...
n our office ranging from small meetings to large corporate events of over 400 people.
The owners Drew and Rosemary tended to our every need. Outstanding attention to all our details. Our guests were astounded by the quality and variety of their hors d'oeuvres.
This is the second occasion we chose Drew to cater our event and he didn’t disappoint!! His flexibility and creativity in our menu selections made the decisions easy, yet unique. H...
is kind and laid back demeanor made the planning stress free. The flavors and freshness of our menu was talked about throughout our event! Delicious!
We attended my niece's wedding and was thrilled with the extremely delicious food that was served. Since June we have utilized The Fruited Plain twice. They are now our go-to cater...
er not only for our party food but also for our Holiday's. Their 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.
Food was beautifully and appetizingly presented, fresh, plentiful, and delicious! It arrived promptly as scheduled with easy instructions (if needed). Ordering was simple because D...
rew knows his stuff + the price tag was reasonable, too! We highly recommend The Fruited Plain Caterers.
Look no further the food is always amazing at The Fruited Plain!!!
The owners, Rosemary & Drew Gabbe are both graduates of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Pa...
rk. Their years of experience and standards of excellence are a winning combination in every dish they serve.
YUM:):)
Food was great and service was A+...I would recommend to everyone!
The Fruited Plain designs and prepares delicious food, and you and your guests will be delighted by the taste and presentation of the culinary offerings, as well as quality, care a...
nd expertise of the on-site staff. Drew, Rosemary and their team 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.
I have had the good fortune to able to have The Fruited Plain cater a few of my events. I can't say enough about the menus, and the service! Everything was delicious, and service w...
as spectacular! They are my "go to" caterers and I am proud to recommend them! JDW Mendham
Fantastic food. Wonderful to work with. Guests took pics of the appetizers they loved them so much. Drew worked with us the entire way and was familiar with our location. Made home...
baked ice cream sandwiches we requested for dessert--guests once again were raving. Don't hire anyone else. We've joked we need an encore to eat the food again!!💖
We couldn't recommend Fruited Plain Caterers more strongly. The tasting was a delightful experience. We we're decided before we even finished. Our wedding guests continue to have a...
bout the food. We made the right choice for our DIY wedding.
Drew and his team were wonderful! They are professionals who know what they are doing so we never had to be nervous that something was not going to happen or not going to happen we...
ll. He is organized and knowledgable, which made the process from 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 :)
Drew and his staff of The Fruited Plain, went above & beyond for our wedding! I have worked with Drew before on catering events for my work and when looking for a caterer for our w...
edding, I knew exactly where to go. The food was outstanding and the service was incredible. We couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you Drew!
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9 Entin Road, Atrium Cafe, Parsippany, NJ | NJ
The Fruited Plain Caterers