creative food & tablescapes
We are closed on Friday Oct. 11th due to the honor of catering the Armenian General Benevolent Union and Mirren AI . Sorry for any inconvenience.
welcome
Modern Roots takes pride in creating exceptional food... anywhere: in a boardroom, a conference center, a warehouse space, backyard garden wedding or your private dining room. Our team will work with you to gain a precise understanding of your needs. With seasonal curated menus highlighting local farms and artisans. Modern Roots is sure to provide you and your guests with a memorable and special dining experience.
What we do
Full Service Events
Modern Roots has designed new menus for every season, staying ahead of the food trends and creating custom, modern, and sustainable events.
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our signature small plate grazing tables
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brunch & afternoon tea graze
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private multi course dinner party
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hors d'ouvres followed by a family style dinner ​
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weddings - NYC lofts, to private residence backyards
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service staff - chefs, servers, bartenders, bussers
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rentals
Flim & Photo Production / Corporate Catering
Modern Roots began catering in 2010 and quickly became an indusrty producer (and crew!) favorite, as well as the go to for all office meeting catering needs.
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At Modern Roots we understand the needs of print and film productions. We're dedicated to providing catering and craft services to productions of every kind, from magazine and catalog shoots, to film, television and commercials.
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An expert in corporate events and holiday party catering, Modern Roots is your go-to for corporate catering in NY/NJ. We offer amazing food, beverages, and event design for your office meetings, client functions, and holiday parties.
Drop off / Pick up
This section is for those that just need trays of food or appetizers, without staff and catering setup. Items will be fully cooked with reheat instructions and some appetizers may require assembly.
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our signature canape boxes (served in windiw box)
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artisan boards (charcuterie & cheese boards)
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sandwich, wraps & tea sandwich boards
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seasonal reheat trays (mains, side dishes)
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salads / grains
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breakfast / brunch selections
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our homemade sweets selections are sure to please
Our Ramsey Storefront
Located at 112 east main street in Ramsey NJ, / 201-327-7700
what we do at our Ramsey storefront
take out
ask us how to get "hot boxed"
Our Ramsey storefront is a counter service take-out eatery.
Although we have grown like wild weeds, we are still a locally owned small business. Find everything from our graffiti street tacos, signature sliders, creative bao buns, salads, hand-spun milkshakes available for dining in, pick-up, and delivery.
canape boxes &
artisan boards
Our signature boxed canapes are packaged in a selection of boxes with 4 types of canapes in each box.
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re-heat seasonal half & full trays
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re-heat seasonal sides
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salads & grains
We also offer seasonal half and full trays, focusing on ingredients that the season has to offer. Our selections are always changing as to what is locally available at the market.
Let’s Work Together
Get in touch so we can start working together.