NECC 2025 Taste of Essex

The North Essex Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is proud to host our 23rd Annual Taste of Essex. This signature event offers attendees the opportunity to sample food and beverage from dozens of local providers - all in one place! It’s the perfect night out for colleagues, friends and family to enjoy new cuisine, drinks, entertainment and even a chance to win a door prize. This year the Taste of Essex will be held at The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange. Now is the time to sign up to be a vendor, event sponsor or purchase Taste of Essex tickets.

Run of the Evening

5:30 pm: Doors open, tastings & entertainment begin
6:30 pm: Welcome by Desiree Burgos, President, North Essex Chamber
7:30 pm: Door prizes - must be present to win
8:00 pm: After Party - all welcome, cash bar

PARTICIPATION AT THE TASTE OF ESSEX
The Taste of Essex enables participating restaurants, food vendors or beverage suppliers to showcase their offerings to hundreds of people. No other single location gives you this type of exposure and there is no fee to participate!
Food & Beverage Providers that would like to participate in the 2025 Taste of Essex must complete THIS FORM.

TASTE OF ESSEX SPONSORSHIPS
For brand visibility, goodwill and excellent exposure for your business, become a sponsor of the 2025 Taste of Essex. This event attracts over 350 people in person each year and provides exposure to thousands of people through our event webpage, email promotion, social media and more. Sign up now to get the most benefit from sponsorship! 2025 Taste of Essex Sponsorship Packages can be found HERE.

Proceeds from the Taste of Essex go to the North Essex Chamber Foundation which is the philanthropic arm of the Chamber that serves to strengthen our local communities by engaging with and supporting non-profit, education and community initiatives. More information about the Foundation.

To Buy Tickets, click on the "Register" button on the right of this page
(or bottom for mobile)
Tickets ordered 4/23 or later can be picked up at the door.

2025 Taste of Essex Entertainment and Media

Dream Factory Balloons
Tom Pimpinelli & Dan Onorato, IG: TwoAcousticDudes
David Corsaro, Magician
Steve Hockstein, Harvard Studio Photography
Rob Menaker, Maxum Cigars
Red Sky Events, 360 Photo Booth

2025 Taste of Essex Participating Restaurants & Other Vendors
Asahda's Soulfood
Benjis Taqueria Mexican Grill
Brick Lane
Brix
Casa De Flora Bar
Cathy Lu's
Cooley’s BBQ
Courts Empanadas
Cowan's Public
Cricket Hill Brewery
Cucina 355
DEAGIO Nonalcoholic Beverages
Dutch's Sandwich Shop
Essex County Schools of Technology
Fogo de Chao-Wayne
Grandma Emmas
Hadez Food Truck
Health Enhanced Foods
HiiQuality Empanadas
Livingston Bagel
Mezza Livingston
Mo Betta Gourmet Catering
Myx Moments by Mila
Nothing Bundt Cakes - West Caldwell
Quintessential Wines
RMT Buffet Catering
Shore Sauce
Soul Expressions Dining
Sunrise ShopRite
Sweetz by Q
Teglia Pizza Bar
Top Knotch Soultry Delights
Victoria's Sangria
Waffles & Dreams

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Event Sponsors

Date and Time

Monday Apr 28, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Location

The Wilshire Grand Hotel

350 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange NJ 07052

Fees/Admission

TICKETS:
$50 NECC Members in advance
$65 NECC non members in advance
$450 ten tickets in advance NECC members
$600 ten tickets in advance nonmembers
$85 at the door

Website

North Essex Chamber 23rd Annual Taste of Essex

Contact Information

North Essex Chamber of Commerce
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