The Elan Catering & Events

Ari brings his catering and culinary experience to The Elan, bringing a fresh and innovative perspective to the table. When he was a student at the Berklee School of Music, he began working in the food and events sector, and eventually went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America, the nation's premier culinary school. In the years after graduating from culinary school, he has honed his abilities by working under some of the world's most celebrated chefs, including Steven Starr (Buddakhan) and Rocco D'Spirito (Union Pacific). Ari's most recent position was as General Manager of Sterling Affair, a high-end New York City off-premise catering firm that counts among its clientele members of the Rockefeller family as well as Columbia and Fordham Universities. There, he honed his management and event planning abilities even further, bringing his distinct flair and exceptional service to each and every event he planned and managed while also gaining valuable experience. From event conception to execution, he supplied customers with his excellent attention to detail and committed personal service, ensuring that every element, from the cuisine to the décor and personnel, was completed to the highest standard. The Elan is set to serve and please its clientele now that it is under Ari's ownership and control. In business since 2011, The Elan Catering and Events in Lodi, New Jersey, is a ballroom-style wedding venue that has been a successful component of the New Jersey wedding market since its founding in 2011. This award-winning location, which offers the ideal combination of cuisine, environment, and style, can best be defined as both exquisite and timeless in its design. It is certain that The Elan Catering and Events will make your wedding day the most memorable occasion of your life, thanks to a choice of price alternatives to suit a variety of budgets. Infrastructure and Capacity In order to organize their ceremony and/or reception at The Elan Catering and Events, couples can choose from three different, large locations. Featuring a range of sophisticated architectural elements, such as a dodecagonal skylight and crystal chandeliers, the venue can seat up to 400 people in total comfort. Services that are provided In order to help couples realize their vision of the perfect day, The Elan Catering and Events offers five exclusive wedding packages to choose from: the Daytime & Weekday Package, the Elite Wedding Package, the Complete Wedding Package, the Exclusive Wedding Package, and the Dream Wedding Package. The Daytime & Weekday Package is the most affordable of the five packages. Each package includes a combination of the following services to ensure a completely stress-free experience: Liability insurance is a legal requirement. Bridal attendant is a person who assists the bride and groom on their wedding day. Setup\sCleanup Event planning Rentals for events Lighting/sound