Butterfly Ball Raises Funds for Ashley Lauren Foundation

LONG BRANCH, NJ - The Ashley Lauren Foundation's Inaugural "Butterfly Ball" Honoring Jim and Linda Spinella (Colts Neck, New Jersey)- Nearly 300 guests enjoyed being part of The Ashley Lauren Foundation's Inaugural Butterfly Ball on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch. All attendees enjoyed an evening of fine food, drink and entertainment, while raising funds and increasing awareness of The Ashley Lauren Foundation's mission of providing Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in NJ. Funds raised from the event will go toward supporting the many programs of the Foundation.
The Honorees were local business leader, Jim Spinella and his wife, Linda. Jim is the Founder and CEO of HDlogix Inc. and lives in Colts Neck with his wife Linda, their two sons, James and Christopher, four Huskies and two Clydesdales, Ace and Jock. They own Yellow Brook Farm in Colts Neck where children of The Ashley Lauren Foundation share memorable time with their horses.
The Ashley Lauren Foundation's "Tree of Hope," placed prominently at the event, was adorned with paper butterflies that contained many needs of the children. Attendees could choose a butterfly and sponsor that need. The tree will be planted at Yellow Brook Farm with a plaque honoring the children of The Ashley Lauren Foundation.
Monica Vermeulen, Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation, says, "We have been anxiously awaiting this event for several years and are so please with its success. We are so grateful to the many attendees, sponsors and generous donors. Through their kindness, we are able to meet many, many needs of children suffering from cancer." Victoria Ali, Vice-President of the Foundation and Chairperson of the event adds, "I am ecstatic by the success of the evening and the generosity of our guests. The night exuded our mission of Hope and Help. Additionally, I am most thankful and proud of the stellar committee that helped produce this amazing event."
We are grateful to The Ocean Place Resort & Spa along with our Sponsors and Live Auction Donors - TD Ameritrade, The Spano Family Charitable Foundation, WB Wood, Ultimate Caterer, Carol Stillwell, Mary Ann Larkin, Jack Privetera, Leonardo Jewelers, Michael King & Ellen Manning, Lynn & Len Laresca, DL Food Service Design, Mark Sweetwood & Smokopolis.

The Ashley Lauren Foundation provides financial assistance, material needs, emotional support, "Making Dreams Come True" Program and parties & outings for New Jersey children suffering from cancer in order to make a difference in their lives. If you are interested in volunteering, making a donation, hosting a fundraiser or corporate sponsorship, please visit www.ashleylaurenfoundation.org or call 732-414-1625.

Our Clients

Below is an email I sent to Alan Perl of Ultimate Caterer. He catered my wedding reception in July 1997 and my family was THRILLED with the service and food and value. Being transplanted New Yorkers, we were interested in having a reception that would rival a typical New York wedding (a cocktail hour that would fill you up, a sumptuous dinner, and an incredible array of desserts). Alan's company provided everything we hoped for and more. The cocktail hour honored our backgrounds -- my Italian and Asian upbringing, his southwestern upbringing. The selection at the stations were incredible. My husband and I got an off the menu meal, while our guests had a choice (to be made at the table) of a delicious beef or chicken entree. We were able to "make" our wedding cake from a variety of choices of cake, filling and icing flavors. Needless to say, we've never had a hazelnut cake with canoli filling and white chocolate icing anywhere else! And the Viennese table rivaled anything I've ever eaten from an Italian pastry shop in Brooklyn!

Not only do we (my parents, my husband and I) talk about the food at our reception, but our guests still compliment us on it! Our wedding was 13 years ago and people still tell us how great the food was! Even my coworkers who are originally from New York talk about it when the subject moves to wedding receptions in the office. If you want to have a memorable catered event, I would highly recommend Alan Perl's Ultimate Caterer! People will be talking about your event for years, even decades (!), to come. Alan, I don't know if you remember me or not, but you catered my wedding at the Ramada Inn East Windsor in July 1997 (the company was called A Posh Party at that time). Jeff and I have been married nearly 13 years now (and have 3 kids!), and I can say that people STILL tell me what a wonderful wedding reception we had. Ours had the best, most delicious, and never ending array of food. When I think of all the food, delectable desserts on the Viennese table, and the cake, I still salivate and smile. My parents and I attended my cousin's wedding in Tucson, AZ last month, and it was a nice casual event with a Mexican food theme. It was good, but not memorable. The following week my parents attended a wedding in Cadwalader Park. They again told me that mine was the BEST wedding they've ever attended.


I'm glad to see you are still successfully catering. We'll refer our friends to you and hope our paths cross again.


Best regards,


Jeanne and Jeff King

Thank you Jeanne and Jeff and so many others who are part of the Ultimate Family. We heart you all and keep the love coming our way.

Our June Tasting

We were thrilled with the number of attendees for our June Tasting, guests left stuffed and very happy to try our numerous Hors D'oeuvres such as Shrimp Dim Sum, Brie & Rasberry Phyllo, Beef Brochettes with Scallions & Ginger Soy, Coconut Shrimp Tempura, Artichoke & Goat Cheese Fritters and many more.  They also enjoyed cocktails from our cocktail drink table and savored our Chicken Marsala and Honey Pecan Salmon. More pixs of food coming soon but here are some sneak peaks of our June Tasting.

  

 

                         our Sales Director Jennifer Channing making sure all is delightful
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Coktail Hour Under the Trees and Sun- Bayonet Farms

Here are a few more pixs, warning the following might make you really hungry or might make you crave to come to our next tasting which will be held on June 15, 2010. We show our catering menu spectacular for our upcoming couples to get a little taste test.

More to come from this fabulous New Jersey Tented Wedding.
Photos by NJ Wedding Photographer Feuza Reis

Bayonet Farm

As a full service Caterer specialized in unique wedding locations in NJ, NY and PA we were so thrilled to be the first caterer to do a wedding at the Bayonet Farm located in Holmdell, NJ. Nestled by lush green fields, amazing blue skies and beautiful barns, this is an ideal location for some one looking for a differant country style feel without having to go very far.. Our beautiful bride looked stunning as she walked down the trails in her western style boots ordered from London and her Spanish Gown ( more details on that in part 2 of our blog post) . The day was so beautiful so here are some sneaks of the lovely Bayonet Farm.

Photos by Feuza Reis.

A little history of the farm. For More info please visit www.bayonetfarm.org

" Bayonet Farm is a one-of-a-kind property owned by Holmdel Township. The unspoiled 240 acres feature farmland, historic buildings, and barns acquired by Holmdel Township in 1985 through purchase with Green Acres funding assistance and partial donation by the late long-time resident, Laura Harding and her sister Catherine Harding Tailer. "

Contact us for your catering needs~ need help picking a location? We have a top secret list with the coolest mansions, private yachts, museums, beach front estates, you name it, we have done it.

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