Culinary Institute of America Catering in Union, NJ

Why Work With Us?

While there are a lot of options for catering companies, there’s no one else who does it like us. Here are some reasons why people choose to work with our team.

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Precision

At DR Catering, we always do our best to fulfill the dreams of our customers. That’s why we always try to be involved in every aspect of the event. This way, we can ensure that we’ll get things right from the very start.

Highly Skilled Chefs

Our company takes pride in having talented professionals. We are led by a master chef from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA). With all of our chefs’ combined knowledge and experiences, we can surely create delightful dishes that can satisfy the guests’ taste and special dietary needs.

Fresh Food

Our team makes sure that every client gets to enjoy freshly made meals. We don’t use processed or packaged food in any of our functions.

Various Party Services

Aside from creating delicious food selections, we also offer other party services to ensure the success of your event. We can provide event decorations, entertainment options, and equipment rentals.

Our Service Areas

Throughout the years, we have managed to grow our business. Aside from Union, NJ, we now offer our full-service catering in:

 All 5 Boroughs of New York City

 Bergen County

 Berkeley Heights

 Essex County

 Hackensack

 Hudson County

 Kenilworth

 Morris County

 Paramus

 Passaic County

Ramsey

Ridgwood

Who We Are: A Family Built on Culinary Excellence

DR Catering is a family-owned catering company proudly based in Union, NJ. What started as a passion for bringing people together through exceptional food has grown into one of New Jersey's most trusted full-service catering teams. Every event we serve — from intimate family celebrations to large milestone gatherings — reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, freshness, and personal attention. Our roots are local, but our culinary standards are world-class. When you choose DR Catering, you're not just hiring a vendor; you're gaining a dedicated partner invested in making your event truly memorable.

Culinary Institute of America–Trained Excellence

The foundation of our kitchen is exceptional training and technique. Our master chef is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, widely regarded as the world's premier culinary college. This Culinary Institute of America catering pedigree means every dish we prepare — from custom appetizers to elaborate entrées — is crafted with the precision and creativity of a professionally trained culinary team. Combined with our commitment to using only fresh, never-processed ingredients, the result is food that doesn't just meet expectations — it exceeds them. Whether your guests have dietary restrictions, cultural preferences, or refined palates, our chefs are equipped to deliver.

Ready to experience the difference? Contact our team today to start planning your event.

Trusted Catering Services for Every Occasion

From weddings and private parties to catering for corporate events across the region, DR Catering brings the same level of care and professionalism to every table we set. Our comprehensive catering services in Union, NJ go far beyond food — we coordinate decorations, entertainment, and equipment rentals so you can focus on enjoying the moment. No event is too large or too small for our experienced team to handle with grace and efficiency.

Let's make your next event extraordinary. Reach out to DR Catering and get in touch with us here.

Our Mission and Vision

At DR Catering, we cater to your needs, dreams, and ideas when we work for you. As a family owned, local New Jersey Catering Company, we focus on our customers 100%.

Our goal is to ensure the complete satisfaction of every customer, while offering professional and friendly service at affordable rates. Our experienced event planners and party planners will ensure you have everything you need. But best of all, our food is outrageously delicious!

We are a full service New Jersey Catering Company who serves you at your event location whether it’s a wedding chapel, church, home, business, backyard, beach, dance hall or any other special place of your choosing.

We help you with any special occasion from the event planning and design to delicious cuisine and custom menus to the decorating, execution, equipment rentals, serving, and final cleanup. We’ll see to it that your party, wedding, office meeting, or corporate event is a huge success!

DR Catering makes exceptional culinary delights. Our chefs take ordinary, fresh and simple ingredients and turn them into masterful cuisine options. Our master chef graduated from CIA, the premier culinary college of the World. As expert Chefs, we never use processed, packaged, or previously prepared foods.

We always have a plan for any special dietary needs you or your guests may have. Call today to find out why so many in New Jersey love DR Catering!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DR Catering located?

DR Catering is a family-owned company based in Union, NJ. While our home base is in Union, we proudly serve clients throughout New Jersey and all five boroughs of New York City, including Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, and surrounding areas.

What makes DR Catering different from other catering companies?

DR Catering stands out through our combination of Culinary Institute of America–trained chefs, a strict commitment to fresh ingredients, and a hands-on approach to every event. We are involved in every aspect of your occasion — from planning to execution — to ensure nothing is left to chance.

Do you only provide food, or do you offer additional event services?

We offer much more than catering services. In addition to our custom menus, DR Catering can assist with event decorations, entertainment options, and equipment rentals, making us a true one-stop solution for any event or gathering.

Can your chefs accommodate special dietary needs?

Absolutely. Our culinary team is experienced in creating menus that cater to a wide range of dietary requirements and preferences. Whether your guests require gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, or allergy-conscious options, we will work with you to ensure everyone is taken care of.

Does DR Catering handle corporate events?

Yes. We have extensive experience providing professional catering services for corporate events of all sizes, from small office meetings to large company functions. Our team handles every detail so you can focus on your business while we take care of the rest.