We love helping families celebrate this milestone with food that feels personal and tastes like home. Willow and Sage Catering builds menus around fresh, seasonal, local ingredients, then tailors the experience to your family’s preferences and traditions. We’re based right in Rumson, and our team handles the details so you can enjoy the day.
Bar Mitzvah catering in Rumson that puts fresh, local ingredients first
At Willow and Sage Catering, we build Bar Mitzvah menus around fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farms and markets in Rumson. Every dish is crafted to feel personal, flavorful, and true to your family’s celebration.
What kinds of menus and service styles do we offer
We design modern American menus that you can customize for your celebration. Choose a buffet, a sit-down dinner, or interactive dinner stations. Many families start with a grazing table filled with international cheeses, fresh seasonal fruits, garden vegetables with spinach and artichoke dip, roasted red pepper hummus, and flatbreads and toasted pita.
From there, pair ten passed hors d’oeuvres for adults with a teen-friendly cocktail hour, then build your reception around the format that fits your flow, from two signature entrées to chef-attended stations like Asian wok, carving board, craft tacos, or a mac and cheese bar. We also offer teen-focused menus with favorites like sliders, lo mein, French fry bar, and mozzarella sticks.
How staffing works during your event
A dedicated hospitality team manages service from cocktail hour through dessert. For larger packages, we include a Maître D to keep the timeline on track. If you plan to offer a bar, one bartender per fifty guests is the recommended ratio for smooth service.
Beverage and Bar Services
Alcohol isn’t provided by our catering team. All beverages, alcohol, bar setups, and bartenders are provided by House of Independence. We can coordinate the timing and service flow with them so everything feels smooth.
Event Rentals & Extras
We can supply specialty china and flatware, colored glass chargers, custom linens, farmhouse tables and chairs, cocktail lounges, and portable bars. We also arrange tenting, flooring, staging, lighting, floral enhancements, silk flowers, and restroom trailers. If you’re building a station-style reception, we’ll bring the equipment needed for cooking and service.
Dietary accommodations and customization
We accommodate dietary preferences, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free selections. Menus are customizable, so you can mix stations with plated items or add enhancements like sushi and sashimi, raw bar, or Mediterranean kabobs. Dessert can be as simple as passed sweets or upgraded with a gelato station, hot cookie dough, or a s’mores setup.
Planning Made Easy
It starts with an initial consultation and a complimentary tasting to dial in flavors and stations. We’ll build a personalized proposal you can access through an online dashboard. Our team handles logistics, timeline, layout, and vendor recommendations. On event day, our culinary team prepares your chosen menu while our service team takes care of your guests.
Other ways we support your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
While our specialty is designing menus for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, we also understand that these celebrations often include a mix of ages and traditions. Our team can build parallel menus so teens and adults both feel catered to, and we can weave in cultural or family-inspired dishes alongside modern American favorites. The result is a reception that feels inclusive, personalized, and true to your family’s vision.
A local note from our team
Willow and Sage Catering is proud to serve families in Rumson and neighboring towns. That local focus helps us source seasonal ingredients at their peak and deliver them with the warm hospitality our community expects.
Conclusion
Your family’s story should guide the menu. Willow and Sage Catering will bring the fresh ingredients, thoughtful planning, and professional service to make it all feel effortless, from the first bite at cocktail hour to the last passed dessert. Let us help you craft a menu that reflects your vision and creates lasting memories. Reach out today to start planning your perfect culinary experience.
Email us at info@willowandsagecatering.com or call 732-712-1287. You can also stop by 36 Bingham Avenue, Rumson, NJ 07760.
FAQs
Do you provide alcohol and bartenders?
All beverages, alcohol, bar setups, and bartenders are provided by House of Independence. We coordinate service with them. One bartender per fifty guests is recommended.
Can you handle vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free menus?
Yes. We offer customizable menus with dietary accommodations, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
What service styles do you offer for Bar Mitzvahs?
We offer buffet, sit-down, and dinner station receptions. Adult and teen packages each include cocktail hour options and desserts.
Do you provide rentals and decor?
Yes. We can provide specialty china and flatware, custom linens, farmhouse tables and chairs, cocktail lounges, portable bars, tenting, flooring, staging, lighting, florals, silk flowers, and restroom trailers.
