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The short answer is a wide variety! Typically during the Spring, Summer and Fall, most events take place outdoors and the menu is geared around BBQ catering. As the weather turns colder, events shift indoors and include more "traditional" catered fare. Harvest does not prepare Asian cuisine, however, has partnered with other caterers on events, a good example being a sushi station at a wedding.

Drop off catering means that a deliver driver from Harvest will bring the food to an event location, set up the buffet, and then depart. The typical fee for such is $10 and up. Full service catering is the most popular option. Staff would arrive on-site prior to the event to set-up, then orchestrate the buffet or service schedule for the event, as well as break down and clean up after the event. This level of service typical involves Chef(s) on-site preparing food, waitstaff, bartenders, and more; depending on the size and scope of the event.
We do not offer drop-off catering with hot foods for groups over 50 people in order to maintain Health Code standards. There is an opportunity to discuss a hybrid solution to keep costs down but have a staff member on-site to ensure a successful event.

A typical booking window for busy season (April - October) is 3 - 6 months in advance of the event. The busiest peak period historically is the last weekend of April through the last weekend in October. Weekends during this stretch of prime dates has sold out every year since coming out of the pandemic. We can't predict the future but reaching out sooner than later is always recommended.

Yes, a 25% deposit is required with a signed contract. Short term bookings require payment in full.

Payments are made through a secure web portal specific to each invoice. All major credit cards are accepted as well as electronic checks, physical checks and cash.

Harvest Specialty also accepts purchase orders from various companies and government agencies including Cornerstone or RU Marketplace. Please call us to verify the specific terms for your institution.

An Event Representative will further explain minimum requirements, if necessary, as they vary based on the time of year when your event is going to take place.

Yes, rain dates are negotiable and must be included as part of the contract and subject to surcharge.

This is also one of the most popular questions. Harvest works with other Kosher caterers to provide Kosher meals when requested. These need to be submitted a minimum of (10) business days in advance of the function. Food allergies are handled on a case by case basis. Nut allergies are very difficult since baking is done on-premise and there are a variety of nuts on hand at all times. Other allergies, such as gluten, as well as requests for vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary preferences are handled on a regular basis.

Each catering order is customized. It all starts with the food, and once a menu is selected, it can be as simple as those items dropped off at a residence as an example. On the flip side, it can be as elaborate as a wedding with a tent, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, flatware, china, etc. After the food, every addition to the order is a line-item on the invoice, so a customer can decide if they want disposable cutlery, upscale disposable cutlery, or if they would prefer to purchase their own. Once again, every order is customized to meet the client's needs and work within their budget.

As alluded to above, everything from tents, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, china, portable bars, popcorn machines, cotton candy machines; it is a one-stop shop! There's a events partner page with additional resources on various add-ons clients may be interested in purchasing. These arrangements can be added to an invoice as well, so there's one point of contact and one invoice for the entire event.

We don't say "No" too often and as a whole, Harvest is very flexible and easy to work with. This is one area, by law, we must respectfully decline. Harvest does not own a NJ liquor license and therefore can not purchase alcohol to be resold. Harvest can provide assistance to staff licensed and insured bartenders to serve alcohol to your guests. We also offer opportunities to stock all non-alcoholic mixers, soda, bar fruits, etc as well as rent coolers, portable bars and sell ice to assist in this area as well.