At Willow and Sage Catering, based in Rumson, we believe food and hospitality shape the memories of a wedding day. From your first tasting to the last plate served, our team cooks and plans with care so every detail feels personal and every bite tastes like you. It’s why couples across Rumson and beyond trust us to bring their celebration to life.

What venues do you serve in Rumson and beyond?

We’re a full-service catering company at 36 Bingham Avenue in Rumson, serving weddings throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Many couples book us for local celebrations in Rumson, Little Silver, or Fair Haven, while others choose partner venues like The Conservatory in Augusta with its cathedral-ceiling Conservatory, gazebo, Whiskey Garden, and Zen Garden. A single-event layout like this makes guest movement seamless from ceremony to cocktails to reception. We also support venues such as The Asbury Hotel in Asbury Park or Count Basie & The Vogel in Red Bank. If you’re still deciding, our team helps match your guest count and style with the right space.

What is included and what is separate?

Every wedding starts with a complimentary tasting and planning session. Willow and Sage Catering handles custom menu design, dietary accommodations like vegan and gluten free, and the staffing that keeps your timeline on track. Through us, you can also add rentals such as specialty china, linens, farmhouse tables, lounges, portable bars, tenting, staging, and restroom trailers. Alcohol is not included; couples order beverages directly, while we provide professional bartenders, typically one for every fifty guests.

How do your wedding menus work?

Our cuisine is modern American with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Couples typically choose one of three reception styles, each paired with a cocktail hour:

• Sit-down dinner with a salad, two signature entrées, and a vegetarian option.
  
• Dinner stations with chef-attended stations (two for up to 150 guests, three for larger groups).
  
• Buffet style with pasta, two entrées, starch, and vegetables.
  

Cocktail hour highlights include lobster rolls, Asian short rib pie, and mini Philly cheesesteaks, plus grazing tables such as Tuscany antipasto. Entrées range from braised short ribs and rack of lamb to free-range chicken, cod oreganata, and vegetarian dishes like roasted carrot Wellington.

What about cake, desserts, and late night bites?

Your package includes a custom wedding cake from Calandra’s Bakery and a full coffee and tea service. We also pass desserts like French macarons, tiramisu, cheesecake lollipops, and warm cookies with milk shots. Toward the end of the evening, many couples add a late-night boost,  sliders, pizza, cheesesteaks, or empanadas, always a guest favorite.

What does planning with Willow and Sage Catering feel like?

We begin with a consultation and tasting, then create a personalized proposal you can review in an online dashboard. From there, we refine the menu, map your timeline, and coordinate with your vendors for entertainment, florals, and transportation. On the day, our culinary team cooks every dish fresh and our hospitality staff manages service so you can enjoy time with your guests.

Do you cater outside Rumson?

Yes. While Rumson is home, Willow and Sage Catering regularly serves Monmouth County and areas like Hoboken, Jersey City, Montclair, Marlboro, and Manalapan. We also support tented weddings in Manahawkin and on Long Beach Island. Our network of partner venues across the tri-state area gives couples plenty of choice.

Why do details matter in catering?

Small touches make a big difference. A watermelon burrata salad in summer keeps the menu seasonal. An eight-hour braised short rib delivers the depth of slow cooking. Even details like linen colors or a martini potato bar during dancing can shape the energy of the evening. These details are what couples rave about after the day is done.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for wedding catering in Rumson, NJ that feels personal, well-planned, and rooted in hospitality, Willow and Sage Catering is here for you. Tell us what you love to eat, where you’ll celebrate, and how you want your guests to feel. We’ll craft the rest.

Email us at info@willowandsagecatering.com, call 732-712-1287, or use our contact form to share your date, guest count, and venue. Dates fill quickly, so let’s schedule your tasting and start planning.

FAQs

Do you offer tastings before booking?
Yes. Every couple begins with a consultation and complimentary tasting to explore menu and design options.

Can you accommodate dietary needs?
Absolutely. We customize menus to meet vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free requests.

Do you provide alcohol and bartenders?
We do not provide alcohol. You order beverages directly. We supply bartenders, with one bartender recommended for every fifty guests.

Do you cater outdoor or tented weddings?
Yes. We frequently serve tented weddings and provide rentals such as tenting, flooring, staging, and restroom trailers.

Can we bring our own vendors?
Yes. We coordinate with your chosen vendors for photography, florals, music, and more to keep your day seamless.