Shore Catering

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About Shore Catering

Shore Catering

5-Star Full-Service Catering from casual to elegant for all occasions since 1988. We offer packages for all occasions such as wedding receptions, rehearsal dinner, welcome parties, after-wedding brunch, clambakes, showers, anniversaries, and so much more. Our team will assist you from start to finish, planning your menu, coordinating rentals, linen colors, floorplans, timelines, vendor referrals, and so much more. We bring our catering services to all corners of New Jersey and will also assist you in trying to find the perfect venue to suit your event's needs.

We pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and attention to detail. Our 5-hour Reception packages include professionally trained staff, china, glassware, flatware, linens, event coordination, and private menu tasting. All our food is homemade and prepared on-premise, our menus are priced in a range suitable for all budgets. This has helped us maintain a successful vibrant business and satisfied clients since 1988. Contact us today to begin planning your special day <3

Best of Zola 2026

Sample catered weddings

Jodi & Conor have such a glow about them with rustic charm. Tying together their vision was effortless with transforming Patterson Barn into their dream wedding. Preparing a menu filled with their favorite foods from their tasting that all their guests raved about, it was a night all everyone will remember for years to come. It was our honor to be a part of such a magical day filled with love and joy.

Guest Count

105

Total Catering Cost

$12,500

Menu Highlights

  • Buffet
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Dessert service
  • Cocktail Hour - Grazing Table, Passed Hors D'oeurvres, Action Station. Buffet: Salmon, Sliced Steak, Chicken Francaise. Dessert: Custom-Tiered Cake

Services Included

  • Gratuity
  • Chef(s)
  • Service Captain(s)
  • Service Staff
  • Setup / Breakdown
Patterson Barn
Custom Designed Wedding Cake
Cocktail Hour Grazing Table
Our Signature Bacon Wraps

Services

Services

  • Cleanup and breakdown
  • Consultations and tastings - complimentary
  • Consultations and tastings - for a fee
  • Delivery and setup
  • Event planner
  • Rental coordination - directly invoice couple
  • Serving staff

Cuisines

  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Seafood
  • Southern

Dietary accommodations

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Meal types

  • Buffet
  • Dessert service
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Seated meal
  • Stationary appetizers
  • Wedding cake service

Drink types

  • Coffee service
  • Non-alcoholic

Reviews

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Rating: 4.9

4.9 out of 5

93 reviews

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    Caitlin M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 19

    Wedding Caterer

    We couldn’t be happier with our experience! The food was absolutely amazing, and everything was a huge hit with our wedding guests. We received compliments all night, especially about the donut wall, which was such a fun touch! Summer and her staff were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. We especially appreciated them taking the time to prepare our plates for us, as well as saving the leftovers so we could enjoy them afterward. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer for their special event!

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    Sydney A.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 4, 2026

    1000000/10

    I cannot recommend shore catering enough! From start to finish they were amazing. The office staff was so helpful is figuring out what fit not just our budget but also our vision for the day. The day of staff was so personable, fun and efficient. (Special shout out to Maria who went out of her way to go to my grandmother and explain everything to her in Spanish). Multiple guest commented on how amazing not just the food was but the servers too!

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    NICHOLE B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 31, 2026

    Exceptional Food & Service!

    NicHarp Events had a wonderful experience working with Shore Catering for a private beachfront celebration. From menu planning and appropriate food quantities to event-day service, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful. The food was excellent, and our client and guests are still sharing compliments about the menu! The onsite attendants were equally impressive—polished, attentive, and true hospitality professionals. As an event designer, I value reliable vendor partnerships, and Shore Catering delivered from start to finish. We would absolutely work with them again and highly recommend their team! Sincerely Nichole

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    Nick

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 18, 2026

    Shore Catering is AMAZING!!

    Shore Catering was the best from start to finish! Throughout our entire wedding process, they were super helpful, responsive, and enthusiastic. They managed all our dietary restrictions with care and made sure we had everything we needed in terms of food, rentals, linens, and overall experience. On the day of, Summer and the team were so attentive and were quick to adjust when the rain forced our ceremony inside. We could not have asked for anything more and our guests have been nonstop raving about the food!

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    Brienna D.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 16, 2026

    AMAZING FIND ON ZOLA!

    We can't say enough about Shore Catering and what Summer did for us. She didn't just cater our wedding—she actually helped us find our venue too, which was such a huge relief during the planning process. From our first conversation through the big day, Summer was responsive, kind, and always there when we needed her, whether we were calling or emailing with questions. On the wedding day itself, she and her team moved quickly and handled everything that came up, keeping our guests happy and fed with delicious food in our beautiful space. Summer's hard work and problem-solving made our day feel effortless, and we're so grateful to have found someone who truly cared about making our wedding special.


Our traditional reception package has a 50 guest minimum, the other reception packages have 75 guest minimum. We can accommodate under the guest minimum for a fee that ranges depending on how far under. Inquire with your headcount and we would be happy to help you.
Yes, a private menu tasting is included with your reception package. At this tasting we would show linen swatch colors, go over timelines, layouts, decor, and other wedding details. We also offer pre-booking menu tastings for $25 pp, once booked your tasting fee will be credited back towards your balance.
We can help take some of the weight off your shoulders by coordinating your rentals for you with a 15% handling fee. We work with many rental companies with tents, dance floors, tables, chairs, portable bars, lighting, luxury bathrooms, and so much more.
For summer and fall weddings, we recommend at least 8 months in advance. April-November is peak wedding season, Saturdays are the first to book up. Call today for date availability.
We cater all over New Jersey, anywhere that allows outside catering.
Cake cutting can be added on for $2.00 pp. That charge would include a cake plate, cake fork, and the service to cut.
Our reception packages are inclusive of staff, china dinner plates, water glass, champagne glass, flatware, china coffee mug, and linens with your choice of color. It also includes private menu tasting, event coordination, and Maitre D on site.
Yes, as long as we're notified in advance we can accommodate guest dietary restrictions/allergies.
Yes, children under 10 are $39.99 and will have chicken fingers with macaroni and cheese brought directly to their table.
We need all finals 2 weeks prior to your date.
Yes, we can customize a new package for you based on vision, must-haves, and/or certain budgets.