Chez Barbara Catering & Events

01/30/2025

Just a little wedding magic ✨ We were honored to cater this beautiful celebration. From elegant hors d'oeuvres to decadent entrees, we created a menu to match the magic of this special day. Cheers to the happy couple and a lifetime of love! 💕

01/29/2025

Spring & Summer celebrations are on the horizon! 🌸 Whether it’s a dreamy wedding, a lively graduation party, or a chic corporate event, let us bring the deliciousness to your celebration. 🥂

01/28/2025

⭐ We’re overjoyed to share the love from a recent wedding we catered for 60 amazing guests. 💍🍴 Hearing how our flavors, service, and attention to detail made their special day unforgettable fills our hearts! ❤️

To our incredible client: thank you for trusting us with such an important celebration. Here's to love, laughter, and happily ever afters! 🥂

Planning your dream event? Let us make it just as magical! 🌸

01/24/2025

❓This or That❓Which delicious bite would you choose?

🍣 Tuna Tartare: Fresh, flavorful, and oh-so-sophisticated

🥥 Coconut Chicken: Crispy, golden, and a tropical delight

Comment your favorite below! ⬇️

01/22/2025

Spice up your Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner you’ll create yourself! 💕🍴

Learn to make:
🥗 Fresh & elegant Salad of Hearts of Palm
🍗 Irresistible Marry Me Chicken
🦞 Creamy Lobster Risotto
🍫 Decadent Oreo Cheesecake Truffles

Perfect for couples or solo foodies—join us for an unforgettable night in the kitchen! ❤️

📅 Reserve your spot now—spaces are limited! ➡ https://www.facebook.com/events/452688087908609/

New Jersey's premier full-service catering, event planning & culinary classes for over 30 years.

01/20/2025

🧀✨ Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day with the ultimate comfort dish: Extra Creamy Lobster Mac and Cheese! 🦞🧡 Recipe below👇

Ingredients:
8 oz lobster meat, cooked & chopped (about 2 cups)
16 oz shell pasta
⅓ cup salted butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp dry mustard powder
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp Old Bay Seasoning
¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
2¾ cups milk
½ cup half-and-half or light cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1¼ cups shredded Gruyere, Swiss, mozzarella, or Havarti cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Topping:
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp fresh parsley (or ½ tsp dried parsley)

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 pan.
Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
Cook pasta al dente, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour and seasonings, and cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cooking until thickened.
Remove from heat and whisk in cheeses until smooth.
Mix sauce with pasta, add half the lobster, and transfer to pan.
Top with remaining lobster and breadcrumb mixture.
Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Avoid overcooking.

01/14/2025

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a culinary journey like no other! 🍜✨

Join us in the kitchen as we whip up:
🥟 Crispy Crab Rangoon
🍊 Sweet & Tangy Mandarin Orange Chicken
🌶️ Bold & Flavorful Dan Dan Noodles
🍮 Silky Chinese Egg Custards

Get ready to master these iconic dishes and start the year with unforgettable flavors! 🎇

📅 Reserve your spot now—spaces are limited! https://www.facebook.com/events/2879070502271223/

01/07/2025

Which appetizer are you craving most? 🍤🍙🦀 Shrimp tempura, rice balls, or crab cakes? Just a few crowd-pleasing bites that we served recently at a fun Sweet 16 celebration in Hackettstown, NJ. ✨

01/01/2025

Cheers to a New Year filled with delicious moments and unforgettable celebrations! 🥂🎉

To our incredible clients, thank you for letting us be a part of your special occasions this past year. Here's to more flavors, fun, and festivities in 2025. 🍴❤️

Wishing you all health, happiness, and plenty of reasons to celebrate in the year ahead. Happy New Year from us at Chez Barbara.

12/31/2024

✨ Ring in the New Year with an effortless crowd-pleaser! ✨

This Baked Raspberry Brie is the perfect NYE appetizer—simple, elegant, and absolutely delicious. 🧀🍇 Pair it with your favorite crackers and watch it disappear in minutes!

Ingredients:

Brie Cheese
1/3 cup Raspberry Preserves
1/2 cup Fresh Raspberries (optional)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F.
2️⃣ Place unwrapped brie on a lined baking sheet.
3️⃣ Spread raspberry preserves on top.
4️⃣ Bake for 20 minutes.
5️⃣ Garnish with fresh raspberries

Serve warm with crackers.

🎉 Who’s ready to kick off 2024 with this cheesy delight? Let us know in the comments!

12/25/2024

May your Hanukkah be filled with the warmth of family, the glow of the menorah, and the joy of delicious food. 🕎 Wishing you a happy and peaceful holiday from our family at Chez Barbara.

12/24/2024

🎄✨ From all of us at Chez Barbara, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with love, laughter, and delicious moments! 🍽️❤️ Thank you for letting us be part of your celebrations this year. Here’s to a joyful holiday season and a flavorful year ahead! 🎁🍴

12/24/2024

Holiday cheer and bite-sized delights! ✨ We recently catered a festive luncheon filled with delicious appetizers in Whitehouse Station. Here’s to savoring the season with tasty bites and wonderful company!

12/20/2024

Heading into the city this holiday season? 🎄🍝 Make sure to treat yourself to an unforgettable meal at our favorite spot, Il Corallo Trattoria! 🇮🇹✨ Whether you're shopping, sightseeing, or soaking up the festive vibes, their delicious Italian dishes are the perfect way to warm up and indulge.

12/19/2024

Celebrating milestones, one delicious bite at a time! 🎉 We had the absolute pleasure of catering a special 1st birthday party recently in Livingston, NJ. We served up a crowd-pleasing spread of sliders, pasta, crispy tater tots, and more. 🍔🍝

From little ones to grown-ups, there was something for everyone to enjoy! Thank you for letting us be a part of your unforgettable day. 🎈🥳

12/17/2024

Help local foster children in need this Holiday Season at Barry's Appliance!

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🎁🎄Spread Holiday Cheer: Donate Toys For Foster Children🎄🎁

We're honored to partner with CASA for our annual toy drive to help make this holiday season brighter for children in foster care! Now through Dec 20th at Barry's Appliance we're collecting new, unwrapped gift donations. We'd love your help to make this season warmer for kids and youth in foster care in our community! Gifts for teens are especially needed and appreciated.

👉 If you have any questions or need more info please contact us at 732-805-9513

About CASA:

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA), supports and promotes best interest child advocacy so that every child and youth placed in foster care and other out-of-home placements can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.

Children are removed from their homes when they have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by their parents or primary caregiver. CASA volunteers ensure the health, well-being, and safety of these children until the child’s court case is closed and the child is placed in a safe, nurturing, permanent home.

CASA volunteers, trained and supported by a local CASA program, are appointed by judges to advocate for a child’s best interests in court and the community.

To volunteer or learn more about Court Appointed Special Advocates For Children (CASA): https://www.casashaw.org/

12/11/2024

Julia always says it best! ✨A reminder that life is too short not to indulge every now and then! Whether it's a decadent dessert, a gourmet meal, or your favorite comfort food, enjoy it to the fullest—because balance is what makes life delicious. 💕

What’s your go-to indulgence? Let us know in the comments! 👇

12/05/2024

No kitchen? No problem! 🍽️ Our team is fully equipped and ready to deliver exceptional catering, even at venues without kitchen facilities. With our expertise and top-notch equipment, we’ll handle every culinary detail seamlessly. 🍴✨