The Elan Catering and Events

Specialties

Food, atmosphere and style come together to create your perfect event at The Élan — New Jersey’s newest catering banquet hall. The timeless, intimate atmosphere of our three event spaces will make events of all kinds unforgettable — wedding, cocktail party, corporate retreat, bar /​bat mitzvah, class reunion — with pricing options to accommodate any budget. Our experienced staff and five-​star service makes planning your event seamless and stress-​free. Our culinary team creates exquisite cuisine that offers a variety of flavors to suit any taste. We will customize every aspect of your event according to what you want. Contact us today to discuss your event and schedule a tour of our newly renovated space.

History

Established in 2011.

If you traveled along Route 46 West back in the late 80’s and 90’s you may recall passing by our facility, or what was formerly known as the Princess Château. Many of our clients have walked through our doors reminiscing about the days their parents got married here, or their sister had her bridal shower here, or of any momentous occasion that our ballroom walls once hosted. We often hear of the iconic Cinderella Carriage that once sat outside our facility that was then hoisted into the Princess Room. The legacy of 111 Route 46 West is what brings people together, it is the Mom and Dad who got married here and are now planning their daughter’s Sweet 16, the sister who was a little flower girl in her brother’s wedding, now planning her very own special day, or the community functions who are welcomed back with open arms as they recall their many fundraisers, charity events, and dinner dances that were once hosted here as well. Although the décor and the staff and ownership have c

Meet the Business Owner

Ari S.

Business Owner

Ari brings his fresh and creative catering and restaurant experience to The Élan. He began his career in the food and events industry while attending the Berklee School of Music and later the graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, the country’s top culinary school. Since graduating, he has developed his culinary skills while working under some of today’s most renowned chefs, including Steven Starr (Buddakhan) and Rocco D’Spirito (Union Pacific). Most recently, Ari was the General Manager at Sterling Affair, a high-​end New York City off-​premise catering company which boasts such clients as the Rockefeller family and Columbia and Fordham Universities. There he further developed his management and event planning skills, bringing his distinctive style and stellar service to each and every event he planned and managed. He provided clients with his superior attention to detail and dedicated personal service from event conception to completion, ensuring each and every detail from c