Your Premier Catering Service in Middlesex County

Top Hat Catering is your premier caterer serving Middlesex County, Monmouth & Ocean counties NJ for over 20 years. Top Hat Catering ensures that every dish not only meets but exceeds expectations.

Special Events

Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Bridal & Baby Showers, Funeral Luncheons, Christenings and more.

Party Time

Anniversary, Birthdays, Graduations, Retirement, Holiday Party's, Cocktail Receptions, Corporate Events and more.

Accessories

Top Hat offers a wide range of accessories for your event including: Colored & Themed Linens, candle light, and staff.

We will work with you to create a menu that meets your needs.

Our Promise to You...

When it comes to event planning Top Hat
Catering has a wealth of choices and experience.
We want to make your event extraordinary and
will put forth every effort to do so.

Patrick Donnelly, Owner

The Main Menu

  • Meats

    • Sausage Peppers & Onions
    • Swedish Meatballs
    • Chicken Divan
    • Chicken Marsala
    • Chicken in Lemon & Garlic Sauce
    • Pepper Steak
    • Beef and Broccoli
    • Roast Beef au Jus
    • Kielbasa & Sauerkraut
    • Stir Fried Beef
    • Chicken Parmesan
    • Glazed Baked Ham
    • Chicken Francaise
    • Teriyaki Steak
    • Italian Meatballs
    • Fried Chicken
    • Meatloaf
    • Stuffed Cabbage
    • Herb Crusted Roast Pork
    • Chicken Bruschetta
    • Chicken Saltimbocca.

  • Pasta

    • Baked Ziti
    • Stuffed Shells
    • Manicotti
    • Fettuccini Alfredo
    • Lasagna
    • Eggplant Parmesan
    • Tortellini Alfredo
    • Penne Vodka Sauce
    • Cavatelli & Broccoli
    • Eggplant Rollatini
    • Rigatoni Bolognese
    • Farfalle with Sausage & Broccoli
    • Pasta Primavera.

  • Salads

    • Potato Salad
    • Cole Slaw
    • Macaroni Salad
    • Tossed Salad
    • Pasta Primavera
    • Tomato & Cucumber
    • Caesar Salad.

  • Cold Buffet

    • Imported Ham, Salami, Bologna& American cheese.
    • Choice of Roast Beef, Turkey, Pastrami or Corned Beef.
    • Provolone or Swiss cheese

  • Hot Buffet

    • Roasted Potatoes
    • Parsley Potatoes
    • String Beans 
    • Sauteed Broccoli
    • Winter Mix Medley
    • Stir-Fry
    • Rice Pilaf
    • Roasted Vegetable Paella

  • All Prices Include

    • Napkins
    • Plates
    • Utensils
    • Condiments
    • Rolls
    • Bread
    • Pickle & Olive Tray
    • Coffee, Tea & Sanka

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  • Gourmet Hot Hors D’Oeuvres

    • Asparagus & Prosciutto Bundles with Boursin Cheese
    • Asian Chicken & Vegetable MuShu
    • Cajun Steamed Shrimp
    • Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
    • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Crispy Bacon Wrapped Dates
    • Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
    • Lamb Chops with Teriyaki Glaze
    • Mini Crab Cakes
    • Pastrami Wrapped Pineapple
    • Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp
    • Little Neck Clams with White Wine & Garlic
    • Mini Chicken Pot Pies
    • Mini Meatball Cupcakes
    • Beer Battered Fish on a Chip
    • Pulled Pork on Fresh Tortilla Corn Chip
    • Homemade Sliders
    • Mini Tacos with Blackened Shrimp & Pico de Gallo
    • Mini Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup
    • Mini Picadinho

  • Hot Hors D’Oeuvres

    • Beef Kabobs
    • Beef & Mushroom Turnovers
    • Potato & Cheese Pierogies
    • Potato Puffs
    • Potato Pancakes
    • Cajun Chicken Bites
    • Jalapeno Poppers
    • Flatbread Pizzas
    • Clams Casino
    • Mini Ruebens
    • Mozzarella Sticks
    • Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Swedish Meatballs
    • Steak on Garlic Toast
    • Sweet-n-Sour Meatballs
    • Pineapple Chicken
    • Buffalo Wings
    • Honey Glazed Wings
    • Pigs in a Blanket
    • Mini Egg Rolls
    • Mini Quiche
    • Spanikopita
    • Zucchini Sticks
    • Chicken Skewer with Honey Mustard & Pretzel Crust
    • Chicken Skewer with Red Pepper Pesto
    • Broccoli & Cheddar Puffs
    • Fried Pickles

  • Cold Appetizers

    • Assorted Mini Quiche
    • Fresh Crudite with Creamy Cucumber Dip
    • Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini
    • Deviled Eggs
    • International Cheese Board with Assorted Crackers
    • Fresh Mozzarella Skewer with Grape Tomato & Basil
    • Charcuterie BoardBlack Bean Dip with Garlic Pita Chips
    • Bruschetta with Arugula, Feta Cheese, & Orange Zest
    • English Cucumber with Crabmeat Salad
    • Fresh Carved Fruit Platter
    • Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Bruschetta
    • Roasted Garlic, Brie, & Grape Crostini
    • Brie Crostini with Fig Jam
    • Blackened Ahi Tuna with Avocado Salsa

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  • Gourmet Salads

    • Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
    • Endive, Radicchio & Arugula Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette & Pears
    • Mesclun Salad with Orange Vinaigrette & Mandarin Oranges
    • Spring Mix Salad with Goat Cheese & Candied Pecans
    • Pear, Arugula, & Pecorino Salad
    • Tomato, Cucumber, & Red Onion Salad
    • Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salad
    • Roasted Artichoke & Potato Salad with Garlic Vinaigrette
    • German Potato Salad
    • Orzo Salad with with Wild Mushrooms & Asparagus

  • Pastas

    • Angel Hair with Goat Cheese, Broccoli Rabe, & Toasted Pine Nuts
    • Cavatelli & Broccoli in Pesto Sauce
    • Farfalle with Cremini Mushrooms & Escarole
    • Farfalle with Spring Vegetables, Roasted Garlic & Grated Parmesean
    • Fettuccine with Roasted peppers & Asparagus
    • Fusilli with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
    • Pappardelle Bolognese
    • Penne with Glazed Shallots,Sauteed Mushrooms & Escarole

  • Mains

    • Chicken with Artichokes & Sun Dried Tomatoes in Brandy Cream Sauce
    • Chicken with Shallots, Thyme, & Lemon
    • Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Merlot Sauce
    • Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Teriyaki & Hoisin Glaze
    • Herb Crusted Chicken with Toasted Almonds
    • Marinated London Broils
    • Pork, Chicken, & Beef Kabobs

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  • Sides

    • Artichokes with Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinegar
    • Potato & Leek Gratin
    • Roasted Garlic & Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
    • Roasted Potato Wedges with Salsa de Cilantro
    • Roasted Vegetable Paella
    • Spinach & Escarole & Sauteed with Garlic
    • Spring Vegetable Medley

  • BBQ Menu

    Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, and Homemade Cole Slaw

    • All Beef Sabret Hot Dogs with Homemade Chili, Sauerkraut, BBQ Onions, and Buns
    • All Beef Hamburgers with Lettuce, Tomato, Raw Onion and Cheese
    • Corn on the Cob with Melted Butter
    • Baked Beans
    • BBQ Chicken
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    Substitutions may be made. Additional Selections Available Below and from our Menu.

    • St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs
    • Marinated London Broil
    • Sausage Peppers & Onions
    • Chicken or Beef Kabobs

     
    All Condiments, Paper Goods, Serving and Cooking Equipment

  • Subs

    We offer 3 and 6 foot subs
    Italian or American
     
    • Buffalo Chicken Cutlet with Blue Cheese Dressing
    • Grilled Chicken with Fresh Mozzarella with Roasted Red Peppers
    • Chicken Cutlet with Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers with Balsamic Glaze
    • Sloppy Joe with Turkey, Roast Beef, & Cole Slaw
    • Turkey Club with Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo
    • Thanksgiving with Roasted Turkey Breast, Stuffing, & Cranberry Mayo
    • Luger Eye Round Roast Beef, Fresh Mozzarella, & Luger Sauce
    • Cuban with Roast Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, & Mustard
    • Roasted Vegetable with Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant, & Roasted Red Peppers

Pricing & Menu Options

At Top Hat Catering, we'll create a menu to suit your specific needs and preferences. Contact us for pricing menu options. We can't wait to hear from you!

Top Hat Catering

Let us know about your special event. We'll work with you to create a menu that meets your needs. We can't wait to hear from you!

Patrick Donnelly - Owner/Caterer

  • Telephone - 732-690-4400
  • Email - tophatpat@aol.com

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