HOSPITALITY IS IN OUR DNA
NYC CATERERS
Family owned and operated since 1988, our reputation has been built on our strong core values, energy and a team (that is equally as
passionate about great hospitality) which has made us famous for putting love into all that we do. You can taste our dedication to making your event delicious in every bite, and see the detail, thoughtfulness and how we listened to your vision - in the creative way your meal is presented and served. Our inventive staff and talented vendor partners continually push for imaginative new ideas, making us one of the top trendsetters in our industry.
PIZZA & POSSIBILTIES
In March of 1988, John Policastro opened Mamma Mia in Hackensack, NJ – a small, dine-in restaurant and pizzeria that quickly blossomed into a beloved local stalwart. John attributes much of Mamma Mia’s success to his grandmother, who instilled a love and appreciation for delicious food and gracious hospitality within him.
Over the course of fifteen years, Mamma Mia firmly rooted itself at the center of Hackensack’s culinary scene, which inspired John to pursue expansion. Mamma Mia’s delivery service seamlessly segued into Personal Touch Catering (look at that logo on the left window!), and in turn in 2014 evolved into Personal Touch Experience.
A FULL CIRCLE
Throughout his expansion to catering and events, John has always remained true to his top priority and appreciation for family – with his daughter Ashley at the helm of his experience team since 2011.
Full circle, Ashley’s husband Nick Allegretta’s family used to frequent Mamma Mia’s when he was a young boy, and was brought up with the same strong passion for great food and hospitality.
A match made in catering / event and hospitality heaven, Nick decided to officially become a part the Personal Touch Experience family in 2016. Bringing a fresh approach to style, detail and precision - the finishing slice!
OH, WE'RE JUST WARMING UP!
With our continued growth, our humble beginnings still define our approach towards providing world-class hospitality. We affirm our values and check that they are integrated into every conversation, moment and event: integrity, innovation, excellence, delicious food and outstanding service, putting love into all we do, pampering every guest and having gratitude that we are able to do what we love - making people happy.
From an intimate celebration to a gala for a thousand, they will be treated just the same. Low key and causal or a black tie affair, dining under a tent in Conneticut or in a premier NYC venue, an office executive lunch in NJ or a five course plated meal - we have done it! And much like a good, authentic, fresh out the oven pizza - it never gets old - only gets better - and always makes you feel good!
This second generation is just warming up - the best is yet to come!