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
There was an open house at the venue we eventually chose for our wedding. While there we met Leo of T&L Catering. While talking to him about some of our ideas, his excitement matched ours. We knew we wanted to go with T&L. For a year I was in contact with Tom as he helped us craft our Menu and answer all our questions. As the wedding approached I talked to Pam who was very accommodating when it came to finalizing payment and details. They were so helpful, when I told them 48 hours prior about guests changing menu options or being unavailable, I was simply told all guests will be accommodated. But the cherry on top of working with T&L was our maitre d', Jaci. This woman is an absolute queen. She walked in and assisted us with final decor set up so we could focus more on getting ready. She would update us with photos and ask any questions to help capture our vision. She also helped to keep us on a schedule without being pushy and, most importantly, she made SURE we were able to have time to enjoy the entrees at our own wedding (which I've heard is a rare occurrence). From day 1, T&L knew what we wanted with our wedding and made sure to make it happen. They were integral in helping us to have a perfect wedding day and I can't sing their praises enough. Thank you!!Victor Straub
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
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
T&L caterers our wedding on 9/12/25 and they simply did not disappoint. I am a former caterer who had a guest list with a former and very picky chef, and another caterer who loved the food. The Station menu by far is the best option! Come on no one will give you as much for cocktail hr as T&L. Super professional and they know the business which for me was everything. Thank you Tom, Leo, Jackie, Pam, and Linda so very much! I would choose you again and again for any event. The GarciasLorena
T&L Catering was professional, timely, and the best part the food is delicious! Thank you Tom for delivering a food experience to my event! Looking forward to many more events for my clients. Sincerely Rachel Unveiled Visions LLCRachel Sandra Lima
A business doesn’t have 4.9 stars on Google for no reason! My event has yet to happen but so far I’ve felt valued as a customer and I’m so excited and grateful to have these people catering for me. There’s been nothing but care and interest in the details of my day. They went above and beyond to secure my business and keep it. They’ve been very flexible and professional and experts in their field. I’ll be back to update with photos!Tiffany Mac
Highly recommend this vendor. They beautifully executed our event at the James Ward Mansion. Everything from their catering staff's etiquette, support, and food was truly top notch. Starting from their office staff and management, Tom Tavalaro and Pam Tavalaro are a superb team to work with. Extremely responsive, easy to work with, organized, and know all the right questions to ask and ways to accommodate the couples they work with. For the day of the event: Jaci was such an amazing Maitre-d that stood by us throughout the night. She quickly integrated in with our other vendors and worked really well with our entertainment group, our DJ and Emcee, and even our families to help coordinate our activities throughout the evening. The staff team throughout the evening were all so helpful and seemed genuinely eager to make it a great night for us. Their head chef at the event did an amazing job and we are not exaggerating when we share that we received extensive glowing reviews on the food from all the guests at our wedding. This was one vendor we partnered with which we highly recommend and are extremely pleased to have made part of our special day. Not only do they deliver as promised, but they are also great, genuine and comforting people to work with.Mohanad K
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
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
There was an open house at the venue we eventually chose for our wedding. While there we met Leo of T&L Catering. While talking to him about some of our ideas, his excitement matched ours. We knew we wanted to go with T&L. For a year I was in contact with Tom as he helped us craft our Menu and answer all our questions. As the wedding approached I talked to Pam who was very accommodating when it came to finalizing payment and details. They were so helpful, when I told them 48 hours prior about guests changing menu options or being unavailable, I was simply told all guests will be accommodated. But the cherry on top of working with T&L was our maitre d', Jaci. This woman is an absolute queen. She walked in and assisted us with final decor set up so we could focus more on getting ready. She would update us with photos and ask any questions to help capture our vision. She also helped to keep us on a schedule without being pushy and, most importantly, she made SURE we were able to have time to enjoy the entrees at our own wedding (which I've heard is a rare occurrence). From day 1, T&L knew what we wanted with our wedding and made sure to make it happen. They were integral in helping us to have a perfect wedding day and I can't sing their praises enough. Thank you!!Victor
We worked with T& L catering recently and I could not be happier with how our celebration turned out. T&L Catering was flawless from beginning to end. Tom and Pam were super responsive and thoughtful with helping me choose our package. 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. What an A+ team! 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
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
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
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
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 recently used T&L Catering for my husband’s 60th birthday party, and I could not be happier with how everything 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 the day of the event. Stacey was a fantastic bartender who kept things moving, and Maurice and Rob were both an absolute pleasure to work with. The food Rob put out was not only delicious but also beautifully plated, and the setup was made even more special with all of the detailed décor. Our guests are still raving about the food and service. We will definitely be using T&L Catering again. Thank you for helping make the celebration so special!Melinda Harz
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
Good food makes a good wedding! Tom worked with me and made me feel taken care of from the start. The food was delicious. We especially loved the beef wellington app and the filet of sole. People also raved about the sesame chicken and Asian station. We ate the leftover catering for 2 days! Thank you Tom.Ci Ara
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
This is our 4th time using T&L Catering at Monarch Hall and the service is always top notch! They are super reliable, communicate well, and are super attentive to all needs.susana bonilla
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
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
What an amazing team! My wedding was on a Monday, and I truly wasn’t expecting such outstanding service from start to finish. Jaci was incredibly attentive, organized, and a pleasure to work with. The food was absolutely delicious—our guests couldn’t stop talking about it. Thank you, Leo! The entire staff was kind, professional, and very attentive throughout the event. The whole process was smooth, with great communication every step of the way. Anytime we had questions, they were always helpful and supportive. Highly recommend T&L Catering!Hanami
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
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
Our Local 3005 event was truly a success, thanks to the exceptional service we received from start to finish. From the delicious food and beautifully presented appetizers to the professional and attentive guest service representatives and bartenders, every aspect exceeded our expectations. A special thank you to Tom Tavalaro, whose dedication and attention to detail ensured that every element of the event ran smoothly. He went above and beyond to make sure each guest’s needs were met and that even the smallest touches were thoughtfully handled. His commitment played a huge role in making the event feel seamless and memorable. We are incredibly grateful!DC37 Local 3005
Tom was wonderful to work with, from the very beginning when we first reached out, to the day before our wedding with last minute questions. My husband and I had our wedding at my family farm, and hired T&L for the food and the tent/chairs/tables. Everything looked incredible, and the food was delicious!! Tom works with you every step of the way, and has over 40 years of experience with event planning like this. On the day of, Stephanie was our Maitre D for our wedding, and was marvelous. She made sure we were fed, served us dinner so we didn’t have to get up, and made all of our guests feel welcome. The bartenders and all of the staff were awesome too. I couldn’t believe how everything came together so wonderfully. Hire T&L! They are very professional, nice, and amazing to work with for wonderful, quality events that are above and beyond. Thank you Tom, Pam, and everyone else for your hard work and making our wedding day so special and memorable for us. We had the best day!!Anna Marshall
T&L offered great menu selections and high quality food. What really impressed me was the competency and kindness shown by T&L catering staff during my event. They kept me feeling supported all day and helped execute the event exactly to my plans.Cari
The owner Tom and his staff are amazing. They are kind and patient. Our wedding guests cannot stop talking about the service and food. My husband and I highly recommend T&L Catering and we look forward to using their service again for future events. Derrick & VenusVenus
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
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
T&L was a perfect fit! All the staff was extremely helpful & accommodating! Georganne especially! She took care of me, the bride, all night. Even made a special run for more Coke Zero <3 Many kudos on the food from the guests! 1000% recommend!Olga Krowicka
Easy to contact, easy to coordinate, great communication, and the food was delicious. I secured T & L Catering for a customer event, and they were so pleased with the food they were asking me who I used so they could secure them for their own person future event(s). Thank you, T & L for your wonderful and timely service. Everything you provided was top quality.Brad Murphy
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
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
Thank you so much to T&L Catering for making our wedding day a success with delicious food! You all were wonderful to work with! The guests raved not only how good the food was but how they were full from all of the hors d'oeuvres that they couldn’t eat a lot of the entrees. We look forward to working with you all again! 🙂Kiana White
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 were absolutely fantastic to work with. The food was amazing (we're still hearing about it weeks later from guests), and they even made sure my husband and I got a plate to try everything. They were so flexible, responsive, and kind to work with.Kat Figurelli
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
