Awards

Judged the "Best of the Best" for the Art of the Dessert by the Somerset Art Association and Valerie Sinclair, New Jersey Restaurant Reviewer for the New York Times.     New Jersey Life Magazine recently gave Monterey Gourmet the 2009  Editor's Choice Award for "Best Gourmet Shop",   the United States Commerce Association's  "Best of Bernardsville 2010 Gourmet Caterers, and the 2011 Reader's Choice Award for "Best Caterer"
 

Accolades

"... Just wanted to thank you for your help in planning my wedding ... the food was absolutely terrific! My guests are still commenting on how impressed they were with your staff organizing and running a flawless party! Thanks again for making the day even more special."
-- Sue K.

"... Just a quick note to express our gratitude for all the great platters you have prepared for us. Having planned many meetings, I am quite impressed with your follow-up, follow-through, and well-presented, delicious food! I never worry about the outcome and always know you will come through for us! I have recommended you highly!"
-- Debbie M.

"Thank you for your help with our dinner party. A sit down dinner for 24 represented a challenge for us and with your help, it was a smashing success. I have received so many thank you notes and everyone has raved about the quality of the food. I am especially grateful for the server. She put my guests (and me) at ease immediately. She is a true professional and helped me enjoy my own party ... I would recommend Monterey Gourmet without hesitation!"
-- Susan T.

"... Quite simply, Wow! I am still so amazed that you were seemingly so engaged in my desire for a Mardi Gras party from the moment we began our first meeting. You made my initially innocent ideas come to life ... and your willingness to visit our home in preparation for this very important occasion impressed me greatly ... The service you and your team provided was so astonishingly flawless and world class, that it actually overshadowed the main aspect of our transaction: the catering of truly wonderful food!"
-- Melinda G.