New Jersey Caterer Wins National Recognition

PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 02, 2008 – Co-owners and brothers Rick and Andy Bott are pleased to announce that their New Jersey catering business, Merri-Makers, (http://merrimakers.com) was voted one of the best in New Jersey by “The Knot” magazine’s Best of Weddings Picks 2007.

The magazine, one of the most popular among brides-to-be, reports that more than 25,000 brides participated in the survey for the Best of 2007 issue. In order to win a Best Picks, vendors were required to score a minimum 85 points out of 100. Merri-Makers scored 94 -  from “start to finish,” said participating brides.

“We are very pleased to receive this recognition from our brides,” said Rick Bott.

“None of this would be possible without our savvy wedding couples expecting the very best and our team members meeting and exceeding their expectations,” Andy added.

Merri-Makers, (http://merrimakers.com) celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008, is a premiere catering company with several premium and waterfront sites – Merri-Makers at Bonnet Island Estate, Manahawkin; Merri-Makers at The Chapel on Sandy Hook; Merri-Makers at the Reception Center (PNC Arts Center grounds), Holmdel; Merri-Makers at The Stateroom on Long Beach Island, Ship Bottom; Merri-Makers at Water’s Edge, 1465 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, NJ.

Additionally, Merri-Makers (http://merrimakers.com) is well known for the distinctive food service and professional service for all types of social and corporate events. Merri-Makers has catered the past three Governor’s Inaugural Balls, as well as President George W. Bush’s political fundraiser in May 2007. Top corporate clients include Lockheed Martin and Sanofi Aventis, Washington Mutual, Tiffany’s and Freehold Raceway Mall  and many others.

The recognition from “The Knot” follows a prestigious culinary award received by Jack McCann III, Merri-Makers’ Chef de Cuisine. McCann was voted Chef of the Year 2006 by the International Caterers Association.  The International Caterers Association (ICA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, mentoring and service for professional caterers and promoting the profession of catering to clients, industry members, vendors and the public.