GAETANO'S 101: PLANNING THE PERFECT PRIVATE FUNCTION

For nearly three years now, Gaetano's has been hosting a variety of functions in its comfortable and classy private party room. We have welcomed thousands of people to the Gaetano's family celebrating first birthday's and 90th birthday's, communions and confirmations, bridal showers and baby showers, and just about any other occasion you can think of.

On the business side, Gaetano's private party room has doubled as a culinary boardroom, hosting business dinners and powerpoint presentations for a number of local businesses and major corporations.

The great thing about Gaetano's, is we afford customers the opportunity to transform and customize the room in a way that specifically fits their needs.

Most importantly, Gaetano's provides up to 4 delicious courses, served by our knowledgable and friendly waitstaff.
Let us share a few tips with you that will make your next private function at Gaetano's a perfect one!

# 1 What's the Occasion?

Feel free to suit the private room to your personal and business needs.
If you are celebrating a birthday or wedding, feel free to decorate with balloons or table settings and place cards to add your own personal touch to the party.
Tables will be arranged any way you want. We will also provide a cake table and gift table for the guests to see as they walk in.
For business dinners, our back wall is shaped perferctly to double as a projection screen, for powerpoint or slide presentations. We would also be happy to set up guest registration tables, where people can sign in and drop business cards, during such events as networking wine tastings.
The main thing, is to make the room your own for the evening.

# 2 What can we do about Wine and Drinks?

We would be happy to provide our guests with our house wines from the Westfall Winery. Pitchers of Sangria are also available. Gaetano's also remains a BYOB, meaning you can predeliver your own wine and beer, and create your own bar atmosphere before dinner. Gaetano's waitstaff will be happy to serve your guests drinks at the bar as they arrive and get situated. Soda and drinks for kids are included.

# 3 How do you Recommend we Order?

We pride ourselves in great food and service during all events. We offer a choice of 2 -4 course party packages. Get an idea of the various menus by clicking on each party package under the GAETANO'S FAVORITE LINKS.
Different types of parties call for different amounts of food, but each course is served in a manner specific to the flow of the event. Gaetano's chefs are experts in preparing hot, delicious food. To see the entire menu visit the Gaetano's website by clicking on Gaetano's Links.
Feel free to work with us in customizing your menu to fit your specific needs.

# 4 Who Should I Contact to Make this Happen?

Call Gaetano (Tom) or Jerry at the restaurant (732) 741-1321 to get things started. They will be happy to coach you through the ordering process and help you plan the perfect private function. You can also leave a comment on the blog or contact Gaetano's via email at info@gaetanosredbank.com.

Don't forget to click on the Gaetano's website to take Virtual Tour of the Private Party Room!

Gaetano's 101: Pairing Our Westfall Wines with Gaetano's Specialties

We want to give you a few tips on matching the perfect house wine with some of your favorite Gaetano's dishes. The right wine could compliment your dinner and bring out tastes and flavors you otherwise may not have tasted. We know many people have specific preferences when it comes to food and wine--many never stray from Penne Vodka and Pinot Grigio.

But when you try something new on our menu we hope we can help you find the perfect wine to compliment your meal.

Enjoy!


RED WINES

Merlot-Loaded with fruit with a smooth finish.

This red would go perfectly with our homemade potato gnocchi in a pomodoro sauce.
It would also soothe your pallate if you're eating a blackened fish. Although white is usually prefered with fish, blackened style makes Merlot favorable.
Also perfect for House Specialty, Lamb Osso Bucco

Petite Sirah- Inky dark and unfiltered, this wine show lots of character

This would be a nice choice for a dish with Prosciutto such as Mission Figs with Prosciutto di Parma.
It would also compliment grilled meat dishes, such as the Grilled Hangar Steak, or Pork Chops Contadina.

Cabernet Sauvignon- "The King of Red Wine Grapes" Full bodied wine has nice fruit aromas with sturdy tannins that have a smoothe finish.

You'll want to drink this with two of Gaetano's hearty favorites--the delicious Rigatoni Bolognese and Beef Braciola. Also great with Veal Slatimbocca in a mushroom demi-glace. It's the perfect compliment to a meal in the fall or winter.

Sangiovese-Made from the Chianti grape in the Tuscany Region of Italy. This garnet colored wine explodes with cherries and has a soft finish.

A favorite among Gaetano's customers because it matches just about anything authentic Italian. Derived from Sanguis Jovis in 16th Century Tuscany, meaning 'Jupiter's Blood.'
Try it with Calamari Calabrese to compliment the spices and crostini bread.
Or give it a shot with any authentic Gaetano's dish.



WHITE WINES

Both of our white wines are award winning and are favorites with a number of pasta and fish dishes. Enjoy them with white fish such as Tilapia or Swordfish or Pasta dishes such as Scallops Tuscany, and Fettucini Teresa with shrimp.

Chardonnay-Bright tropical fruit flavors with a hint of oak.

The perfect match for all Mediterranian Fish like Tilapia and Bronzino.
Also a favorite with Gaetano's Linguini and White Clam Sauce.
Try it with any white wine, garlic, and olive oil based sauce.
Chicken Carciofi, Chicken Franciase, and Shrimp Scampi.

Pinot Grigio- Light & crisp with hints of melon and spice

Also delicious with just about any seafood dish, regardless of a red or white sauce. A lot of Gaetano's sauces are tomato based, but infused with white wine, making them perfect for Pinot Grigio.
It's great with lightly breaded dishes such as Veal Cutlet Milanese.

Don't forget our two delicious Sangria's!
Spanish Passion Red, and White made with Peach Chardonnay and fresh fruit.


Enjoy Westfall Wineries Award Winning Wines at Gaetano's!