Spring holidays may bring fun gatherings with family, but if you're hosting, it also means moving into the kitchen for a few days. We're here to spill a little secret: It's time to step away from the stove.
You don't need to stress yourself out or get your apron in a twist to host a holiday get together. Bergen County has so many catering options that will make you look like Gordon Ramsay and really give your guests something to celebrate. Ditch the kitchen and book your holiday dinner at one of these catering spots around Bergen County. But hurry, many deadlines to order end this week.
B&M Market, Park Ridge
Don't miss out on this Pascack Valley go-to place for literally everything. B&M's Easter and Passover menus are out, and there are so many delicious mains and sides on the list. Brisket, salmon, dips for matzah, and seder plate items top the Passover menu, while the Easter menu is filled with a pasta tasting, brunch items like quiche, leg of lamb, bourbon ham, and so much more. Be sure to order to days before pickup to make sure you get your meal choices.
Morano's Italian Gourmet Market, Ramsey
If you have a taste for an Italian meal, check out Morano's Easter menu, which should be ordered from by April 16. Find apps like shrimp cocktail and a bruschetta platter, plus classic Italian main dishes including half trays of chicken parmigiana, spiral baked ham, and homemade Italian meatballs. There are plenty of veggies and sides to go with it, plus desserts to keep everyone happy.
The Kosher Nosh, Glen Rock
This kosher caterer is ready to take your seder to the next level with its Passover menu, but just be sure to place your order by April 7. Choose from a la carte items like matzo ball soup, stuffed cornish hens, and matzah vegetable stuffing, or grab the complete seder dinner that comes with an appetizer, soup, choice of an entree, and side dishes for nine to 10 people.
The Market Basket, Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff
The Market Basket, with its two Bergen County locations, is stacked with holiday meals. Their Easter menu and Passover menu have a la carte options or dinners, including a ham, turkey, or Easter dinner, plus Passover selections for up to 10 people. Some Passover items do contain flour though, so be sure to ask before ordering.
Modern Roots Catering, Ramsey
Give your Easter brunch or dinner a unique twist by booking Modern Roots Catering. You can create your own grazing tables, or book their full or half-tray meals like boneless beef short ribs, grilled miso-soy salmon, or sandwich platters. Their seemingly endless charcuterie boards are just as spectacular, with seasonal boards, vegan mediterranean boards, antipasto boards, and so much more available for the picking.
Shortrounds Catering Market, Emerson
For lighter fare, feast your eyes on Shortround's Easter menu. Choose from sandwich and wrap platters, dips, and salads, half trays of baked ziti, turkey breast with gravy, and grilled lemon chicken, or create your own customized holiday meal. And don't skip dessert — there are so many options to tickle your tastebuds, such as apple crumb pie, chocolate mousse cake, brownie crumb cake, and mini Italian pastries. Just be sure to place your order by April 13.