We had our wedding at the beautiful James Ward Mansion, and T&L Catering was terrific to work with from start to finish. The food tasting was great – making it hard to choose between all of the many delicious options! The food on our wedding day was fantastic, everything from vegetable spring rolls to bacon-wrapped scallops to Asian style beef! However, the real star of the show was our matri’d Jaci. She made sure everything went off without a hitch and truly went out of her way for all of us, making each of us (not just the bride and groom) feel special and important. She even helped bustle my gown! We feel so lucky to have had T&L Catering, especially Jaci, as part of our day.Marisa Pollack
T&L did an amazing job catering our wedding, that our guests are still bringing up the food! Not only did all of the food look and taste great, we were well taken care of by the Maître D' Stephanie. From making sure our wedding party had some snacks before the ceremony, to keeping our food plates and drinks full the whole night, she really exceeded expectations!Will Ehrhardt
T&L Catering is an outstanding catering company to work with and made our wedding day incredible. We worked directly with both Tom and Pam throughout the planning process for our wedding, and they could not have been more helpful and accommodating when it came to making our day amazing. The amount of food/dining options they offer for a wedding reception is immense, and there are no wrong choices when it comes to your decision. Our guests raved about the selection and quality of the food — from cocktail hour to dinner to dessert, everything was outstanding. Everyone says that it’s so hard for the bride and groom to eat at their wedding reception, but our maitre d’ Georgeanne made sure that wasn’t the case, making sure that even though we were constantly running around talking to our guests, there was food ready for us and on our table at all times, she was absolutely tremendous. Overall, we can’t recommend T&L enough — their level of service from the planning process through the day of our event was unmatched, and the food was spectacular, they’re the best!Michael Yard
Dear Lisa & T&L Catering Team, We just wanted to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for the fantastic service at our event. The staff was exceptional, and the venue was perfect—everything exceeded our expectations! Thank you for your professionalism and attention to detail. We truly appreciate all your efforts in making our event a success. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you again next year! Best regards, Angela -Centimark Corp, South Plainfield, NJAngela McNair
We used T & L Catering this weekend for our wedding in East Stroudsburg. We can't say enough good things! Our guests all raved about the food, and beyond that, the staff that we had were absolutely amazing, kind, and fun! It's obvious that the team loves what they do - from the office staff to the day of staff. They love what they do, and it comes across in every aspect. Having a vendor you can trust so thoroughly at your wedding took so much pressure off our night.Tristin Milazzo
There’s not enough words to describe the wonderful job and excellent service provided by Tom and his team from T&L catering. Our event was held at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield NJ. From the time of our first contact with T&L to the day of our event, the level of service and professionalism was top class. I would recommend them over and over again.Leo Loyo
We used T&L for our baby shower this weekend. We ordered the hot and cold buffet for 50 people with delivery and setup. The delivery was on time and took about 30 minutes to set up. We didn't start eating until almost an hour later and the food was nice and hot! It was also absolutely delicious and our guests all raved about it. There was so much food that people got to take leftovers home, which was great. Overall, we absolutely loved our experience and highly recommend T&L if you're looking for a caterer!Leyla Shakirzyanova
T&L Catering was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! They arrived right on time and handled all of the food setup flawlessly. The food itself was delicious, and the entire menu selection process was actually fun and easy thanks to everything available on the menu. They offered a great range of food options and we truly felt like we got great value for our money. They also recommended Selection Group to provide a server, which ended up being an incredible recommendation that made the whole night run even smoother. Highly recommend T&L Catering for anyone looking for great food and even better service!Courtney Prozeralik
A friend recommended T&L Catering, this friend has been using them for all her family events and had all great things to say about them. I decided to do a bit of digging since I needed a catering company to use for one of our biggest school fundraisers. After contacting several catering companies, T&L Catering was great from beginning till end. It was a breakfast full of am delights, all breakfast was amazing. Not only would we use them for our school events/fundraisers again but I personally would use them for my family and friends events. Highly recommend, very professional, on time for food delivery and communication with Tom was always on point. Thank you so much T&L Catering.Jelexsa DeJesus
Where do we even start? Tom and crew made sure our wedding was special from start to finish. From our tasting to our wedding day, service definitely exceeded our expectations. We are foodies and weren’t sure a buffet dinner would be the right fit for us, but our guests agreed the food was top-notch! The day-of crew was also phenomenal and Georganne our maitre’d made sure we were well fed all night-such a sweetheart! Would recommend T&L to all!Kyler
We couldn’t have asked for a better catering experience for our wedding! From start to finish, T&L was professional, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. The food was absolutely incredible — beautifully presented, fresh, and every dish bursting with flavor. Our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was! Beyond the food, the team was friendly, organized, and seamless in their service. They made everything feel effortless, and we never had to worry about a thing. It was such a relief to know we were in such capable hands. We are so grateful to T&L for helping make our wedding day unforgettable. We would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for exceptional catering and service.Katie Solosky
T&L was an amazing and professional catering service to work with for my wedding. The food was absolutely delicious! Moreover, the knowledge that T&L Side of my venue was invaluable when it came to set up and clean up. My wedding was a massive success and it is thing, in a big part, to T&L! Thank you so much!Olivia Nobile
I just wanted to reach out and thank you so much for all of your help! You were so quick to respond, Linda was so wonderful on the phone to confirm my payment, and Brittany (i'm so sorry if I am spelling her name incorrectly) was so professional, fast and amazing! The 30th surprise party was for my brother who lives in Rhode Island, but grew up in NJ. He is an executive chef at a very big country club. I knew the food I had to get should be amazing because my brother has a taste for the finer things. He was AMAZED at how good the chicken francaise was. He said it was way better than anything he has ever cooked up. Personally, I could not get enough of the stuffed pork loin and penne vodka. Highly recommend! All of our guests left knowing who we ordered from. We will for sure be ordering for our next event!Corey Castner
We used T&L Catering this past Saturday. We hosted, at a local hall, a luncheon for a Celebration of Life for my father. We chose from the Hot & Cold Buffet menu. There were so many wonderful choices and the food was delicious. Plenty of utensils, plates, napkins etc. They delivered to the hall for us, which was extremely helpful. I highly recommend T&L Catering for the quality and value.fi
T&L Catering did an absolutely fantastic job catering a party of 40 for my wife’s birthday. Tom was patient and thorough going through all the choices available in setting up the contract – the different food selections, tent size, number of tables & their set up, tent flaps for if it rained, fans for if it was hot, etc, etc, etc. The tent was put up two days ahead; T&L staff arrived early the day of the party and did a great job setting up and making things look special. The staff themselves were very efficient, helpful and friendly. And, the food, of course, was terrific (and plenty of it). T&L made the whole affair easy and a created great experience for all who attended. Extremely pleased!!G Braulke
The hall was cleaned and organized. Absolutely enjoyed the food. Staff was very professional from day one in handling logistics and on the day of the event. 10/10 highly recommendTavita Deonarain
Had the food delivered to our senior facility this year and in years past. As always everything was delicious and plentiful. I'd recommend them to anyone.Judy Smith
Great catering service from start to finish. Note that if your event is at James Ward you must use T&L Catering. Do not let that restriction keep you from booking with them. We enjoyed our contact with the owner Tom, head chef Leo, and assistant Pamela. Options were presented clearly. We had many questions along the way and T&L answered all of them promptly and courteously. Whenever they did not know something they told us who to go to. We were given sufficient time during the tasting process. Our guests really liked the food, especially the appetizers, steak, and pasta. They accommodated our cocktail creations; we provided the alcohol and other drink ingredients and recipes and they made them which guests also enjoyed. They helped us decide the exact table setting and it all came out looking great.Ray
We were absolutely blown away by this team! Everything ran so smoothly, and the food was incredible. Our family and friends are still talking about how delicious everything was. Stephanie went above and beyond, checking on us throughout the day and making sure we ate, which we really appreciated. The bartenders were amazing and helped make the night such a fun celebration. We could not have been happier with how everything turned out and highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or event!Echo Sutterfield
T&L are by far the most amazing company to work with! The food is beyond amazing and the staff is SO kind. They made the catering for my wedding super easy and stress free. The owner and everyone else were amazing to work with and make you feel at home. If you’re looking for delicious food and an amazing team to work with, please consider T&L! I will definitely be using them for future events!delfina rolon
We had the pleasure of working with T&L Catering for a recent wedding this past June, and they were fantastic from start to finish. Their team was professional, easy to work with, and completely on top of every detail. The food was a hit—beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, and the service ran seamlessly. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend T&L to future clients and look forward to working together again!Modern Fêtes
T&L Catering is amazing! Our wedding guests absolutely loved the food, including the mason jar salads! A special shout out to our MD, Jaci. She’s an absolute firecracker who made every request come true and our vision for set up seamless. The staff was so attentive to us all night, and we truly had no worries from beginning to end. They were so helpful with breaking down too, as we DIYd most of our wedding decor. We had our wedding at The James Ward Mansion, which T&L Catering works with quite often, so it was really nice to be working with people who knew the ins-and-outs of everything. The planning process was a breeze, as Tom and Pam answer every question we had. We highly recommend T&L Catering!!Brendan and Eunice
I booked TL Catering Linden location for my son's Swag 16 party. Everything was great from start to finish. The office staff was pleasant and helpful. On the day of the event the staff was amazing. They made sure I had everything I needed. Everything went smoothly. They were professional and caring. It was clean, the food was great and everyone enjoyed themselves. I would recommend them.Ericka King
I used T&L catering for multiple events at my home. This time, we had them service my event at the James Ward Mansion. The food was delicious and the staff were amazing! They were very accommodating and my guests felt well taken care of it. Tom and his team are also extremely attentive and easy to get a hold of throughout the planning process. A big thank you to T&L catering!!Mercedes Padilla-Register
Having never used a caterer before, I searched, found, and read the reviews of T&L Caterering. So many 5 stars!! We booked them for a July 5th Wedding Garden Party for 80 people at our home. During the process Tom & Linda were very patient with me and my numerous questions, which I really appreciated.The price was very reasonable and we hoped for the best. I have to say that they went above and beyond what we expected! The 30 x 45 tent, tables, & chairs were delivered 2 days before. They took the care to set up all the tables & chairs, & even cleaned each & every chair! The service the day of the party was wonderful & prompt. The food was generous, delicious & well presented. The dishware was a nice sturdy quality plastic. Even the cutlery was very sturdy and coated to look like real silverware. Our guests raved about the food, especially the steak & mushrooms, the eggplant rolitini, & the chicken parm. Even the dessert was top notch cookies & mini cakes. From beginning to end, we rate T&L 💯 %!!Patricia Dougherty
From beginning to end, the team was so easy to work with. They made the entire process seamless and stress-free. On top of that, the food was absolutely delicious—I received so many compliments from my guests. I highly recommend them and would gladly work with them again!Liz Lopez
Where do we even start? Tom and crew made sure our wedding was special from start to finish. From our tasting to our wedding day, service definitely exceeded our expectations. We are foodies and weren’t sure a buffet dinner would be the right fit for us, but our guests agreed the food was top-notch! The day-of crew was also phenomenal and Georganne our maitre’d made sure we were well fed all night-such a sweetheart! Would recommend T&L to all!Kyler Coutts
The service! The food! Top Notch! T&L catering was phenomenal! I had a fantastic birthday party and staff anticipated me and my guests every need. I couldn't have asked for a better team to handle my party. A week later, my friends and family are still talking about it. Thank you!!!Sonseeahray Sonsee
From start to finish T& L were wonderful. Tom, Stephanie and crew were professional and courteous. They did a beautiful job. Food was amazing. Service was perfect. S They really made our grand opening event special. I highly recommend T & L for whatever occasion.Jamie O'Brien
I am currently at Taste of Linden and I had the absolute pleasure of trying T&L Catering’s pasta in cream sauce with sausage and mascarpone. This pasta is divine. The taste is well rounded, rich, and phenomenal to say the very least. Downright decadent. I’ve had seconds so far but I will definitely be going back for more..I can’t get enough!! Well done T&L Catering, best pasta I’ve tasted in a very long time. 10/10 recommend highly!Alana Villahermosa
We used T & L catering for my son’s high school graduation party. The food was absolutely delicious!!!! My son is a picky eater and enjoyed every dish. It arrived on time and set up was completed prior to the start of the party as promised. Tom, Linda and staff are wonderful and provided great customer service. Will recommend and use them again in the near future.Opal L
What a fantastic experience we had with T&L! We had them cater our small wedding reception. We chose their “stations” option. We loved everything they served, and our guests raved about the food. Even better, the staff that was on site for the event were amazing. They took care of everything, and they were super friendly and present throughout the event. They truly made our event special, and they made it so easy on us. There is not a thing about the night we would change, and we wholeheartedly recommend T&L!!!Jon
I could not be happier with how our celebration turned out. T&L Catering was flawless from beginning to end. Stephanie was communicative and helpful throughout the entire planning process, and everything ran seamlessly during the party. Stacey was a fantastic bartender who kept things moving, and Maurice and Rob were both an absolute pleasure to work with. All of the food Rob put out was not only delicious but also beautifully plated. The setup was equally special, with detailed décor that truly elevated the event. All of our guests raved about the food and the service. We will definitely be using your catering services again. Thank you for helping make the celebration so special!Melinda Harz
T&L Catering surpassed our expectations for our wedding! The food was incredible. We chose the 4 station option and would highly recommend. Our guests loved the variety and kept coming up to us complimenting the food. And the staff! They really enhanced our experience! Tom was so helpful with planning and coordinating all details up to the day of the event. Our maitre d, Stephanie, really put us at ease during our wedding. She was there for us during the ceremony and throughout the evening. Would highly recommend for any catering event!melissa remmert
We recently got married this month and T&L Catering was incredible! From the moment we stepped into the hall in Linden, NJ, we met Jaci who walked us through what hosting a reception in their space would look like. Jaci was patient, so kind, and extremely accommodating. Pam was also so helpful with helping us stay organized and gathering our menu details and headcount. Although our wedding was two weeks ago, our family and friends cannot stop raving about the food at the hall and the vibes from the staff who were stellar. Don’t hesitate to hire T&L Catering for your next event!Kewe
I found T&L Catering through our wedding venue, James Ward Mansion, for our wedding in June 2024. From beginning to end, T&L was a warm but professional presence while planning our wedding. Although I cannot recommend James Ward due to several errors made by their staff, working with T&L was the silver lining during a stressful process. I communicated with Pam and Tom Tavalaro and their chef (sorry that I'm forgetting his name!) leading up to our event. They answered our many questions with care and provided such great information whenever we needed it. On the day of the wedding, they surprised us with a few extra dishes, including one that incorporated my husband's Caribbean heritage. Because our venue required a room flip, their staff also set up our table place settings and made everything beautiful. They were so thoughtful -- I definitely recommend them.Jaryn
T&L did an amazing job catering our wedding, that our guests are still bringing up the food! Not only did all of the food look and taste great, we were well taken care of by the Maître D' Stephanie. From making sure our wedding party had some snacks before the ceremony, to keeping our food plates and drinks full the whole night, she really exceeded expectations!Samantha
This was our first time using T&L Catering and their customer service was outstanding and food was delicious and plentiful. We highly recommend them and will use them again for all of our events.Jennifer Del Rio
They were incredibly easy to work with from start to finish. They called multiple times to confirm details and payment, left helpful messages, and always answered immediately when we reached out—with clear answers to every question. Pickup was seamless—they met us at the door, loaded our car, and had everything ready in no time. Nothing was missing, and the breakfast buffet was absolutely delicious. We’ll definitely be using them again!Laura Ballance
T and L catering was great! Every time I called with a question there was someone to answer my questions. Pam, help me decide on the menu and appetizers and help me through the whole process of putting it all together to fit my party. They made it so easy. The food was great and I had many people comment about how good it was. The server was a joy to work with and helped run the show so I could enjoy my . Bonus was I had so much food left over! That only would I use them if I have another party, but I will tell anyone I know having a party to give them a call. Not one complaint here!Catherine Wilson
We had my Mom 80th Birthday Party at the Grand in Linden. The staff was amazing from start to finish. The food was awesome we had enough for everyone and enough to have an after party. I will recommend T & L Catering for future catering and parties . Thanks T & L Catering Job well doneDebra Small
T&L catered our wedding and we could not have asked for a better crew. Our guests raved about the food, which was incredible and so plentiful. A massive shout out to Jaci who ran the whole show like clockwork, took such great care of us and was just a joy to work with. We will be using these guys again without a doubtDarren Watson
We recently got married this month and T&L Catering was incredible! From the moment we stepped into the hall in Linden, NJ, we met Jaci who walked us through what hosting a reception in their space would look like. Jaci was patient, so kind, and extremely accommodating. Pam was also so helpful with helping us stay organized and gathering our menu details and headcount. Although our wedding was two weeks ago, our family and friends cannot stop raving about the food at the hall and the vibes from the staff who were stellar. Don’t hesitate to hire T&L Catering for your next event!Kewe Mbengue
Leading up to our vow renewal Julie was very responsive and offered alternatives or solutions to issues that would arise. Very accommodating! The day of was a literal dream. Literally every corner of the venue is an amazing photo op opportunity. Would book with them again without question. Our guests all love the space and how intimate it felt. Thank you to everyone who works at the James Ward Mansion who helped us out through the entire process.Laura
Great catering service from start to finish. Note that if your event is at James Ward you must use T&L Catering. Do not let that restriction keep you from booking with them. We enjoyed our contact with the owner Tom, head chef Leo, and assistant Pamela. Options were presented clearly. We had many questions along the way and T&L answered all of them promptly and courteously. Whenever they did not know something they told us who to go to. We were given sufficient time during the tasting process. Our guests really liked the food, especially the appetizers, steak, and pasta. They accommodated our cocktail creations; we provided the alcohol and other drink ingredients and recipes and they made them which guests also enjoyed. They helped us decide the exact table setting and it all came out looking great.Ray Epstein
