Topic: COMMUNITY INTEREST
I attended an event this past weekend for a large non-profit in the city of Trenton, N.J. It was held at a nearby hotel in Trenton, NJ. The food was less than optimal. I am deathly allergic to any kind of nut and was served a salad loaded with nuts. When I asked the server for a salad without nuts, the server did not understand or speak English. I had to walk around the venue to find a server who did understand and or speak English to get the salad replaced. This took more than several attempts to achieve a successful result.
The entrees were no better. We were served minute rice, baked chicken thigh with the skin and frozen carrots and green beans. The dessert they brought to us we all had the same comment, “What the hell is this?” All for the price of $125. If it were not for the fact the money was going to the non profit, I would be very annoyed. I am not a picky eater. I will eat almost anything, except those things I am allergic to. The quality of this meal was down right disgusting.
This is so often the case, as we go to events that are catered. I have attended weddings, funerals, bridal showers, etc., where the food has been catered and it’s all the same. It is tasteless, poorly cooked, overcooked, and of poor quality. They turn into the ultimate limp noodle events. The perfect world would be to have your favorite restaurant where the food is delicious cater your next event.
Well, this is now the case in Mercer County, NJ. Mafalda’s restaurant located at 3681 Nottingham Way started doing catering in 2014. They already have 10 local venues (and growing) to choose from and offer their restaurant menu is one of the catering options.
The local venues (and growing) include:
Sayen House and Gardens
155 Hughes Dr.
Hamilton, NJ 08690
(609) 890-3630
Nottingham Ballroom
200 Mercer St, Hamilton, NJ 08690,
(609)-890-9834 and press 1
Hamilton Elks Lodge
1580 Kuser Rd, Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 585-9610
Bordentown Elks
11 Amboy Rd, Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-2085
Knights of Columbus
1451 Klockner Rd, Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 890-6213
Hamilton VFW
77 Christine Ave, Mercerville, NJ 08619
(609) 890-9809
Whitehorse Fire House
19 Locust Ave, Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-1836
Mercerville Fire House
2711 Nottingham Way, Mercerville, NJ 08619
(609) 586-1112
Hibernian Club
2419 Kuser Rd, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5982
Mason Hall
3682 Nottingham Way,Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 587-5057
Organizing a party can get really stressful. Other than guest invitation and RSVP, you also need to clean and decorate your establishment or home. With so much tasks on hand, you should leave the heavy duty cooking and set up to the professionals.
Mafalda’s specializes in full-service catering. From social to corporate, they do weddings, cocktail parties, corporate meetings, and sit down plated meals, etc. You name it, they'll do it. They are a one-stop shop operation. Their sales team is easy to work with, and will create an easy going no pressure atmosphere to discuss what it is that you're looking for. They work within any budget. They have several options to choose from as it pertains to packages. They have their basic packages, their tray packages, and platinum packages. You can visit their website ( http://www.mafaldasofhamilton.com/#!catering-packages/c5ar ) to see the breadth of packages. Donna Severino, who has over 30 years of experience in the food industry, is the catering manager at Mafalda’s. She can be reached at 609-915-6131.
Mafalda’s is a family owned and managed restaurant and catering company. They pride themselves on a reputation for quality home-style foods with eye appealing presentation. I eat there frequently and absolutely love their food. Their new clam bar is to die for!
Whether you need a catered meal served for 300 guests or a bowl of their homemade potato salad for the company potluck........you can call to them to take care of all your entertaining needs. They will even let you do a taste test of their food if you would like.
