Frungillo Hospitality Group

What Frungillo Hospitality Group does

Frungillo Hospitality Group is a family-owned catering and venue management company headquartered in Verona, New Jersey, founded in 1974 with ancestral roots to the 1920s. The company operates a portfolio of approximately 10+ owned and managed wedding, corporate, and event venues across New Jersey and Connecticut — including Skylands Manor (a Tudor Revival castle on 100 acres of botanical gardens with 44 guest rooms), The Inn at Millrace Pond, The Great Hall at Monmouth, Robert Treat Hotel, The Asbury Hotel, The Hangar at Essex County Airport, and the Connecticut Wedding Group properties (Barns at Wesleyan Hills, Pavilion on Crystal Lake, Lyman Orchards, Riverbend). Beyond owned venues, the company provides off-premise catering across the tri-state area and a Sports & Entertainment Hospitality division that runs 1,000+ events annually for audiences ranging from 100 to 40,000 guests, with clients including LIV Golf and the Far Hills Race Meeting.

The company monetizes through multiple integrated streams: quote-based wedding and event catering packages (venue + food + beverage + planning), lodging revenue from on-site bed-and-breakfast operations starting at approximately $99 per night for shared rooms, off-premise catering for corporate and nonprofit functions, and exclusive catering partnerships at third-party venues such as the Robert Treat Hotel and Monmouth University Great Hall. Technology infrastructure is standard hospitality SaaS — ResNexus for lodging reservations, Microsoft Bookings for venue tour scheduling, and Constant Contact for email marketing — with no disclosed proprietary technology or AI capabilities.

The company is led by the Frungillo family, with Robert Frungillo as Owner/CEO and Gerald (Jerry) Frungillo as Owner, alongside next-generation family members in operational roles. The company is self-funded with no external institutional investors or private equity ownership. Recent strategic activity includes expansion into Connecticut via the 2017 Connecticut Wedding Group acquisition, a 2025 second CT office opening, an exclusive catering partnership at the Robert Treat Hotel in 2025, and ongoing development of a 132-room hotel in Mountain Lakes — representing continued capital deployment into the owned real estate platform.

Name

Frungillo Hospitality Group

Legal name

Frungillo Catering, Inc.

Website

https://frungillo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Frungillo Hospitality Group is a family-owned, Verona, NJ-based catering and venue management company operating 10+ owned wedding, corporate, and event venues across New Jersey and Connecticut, plus a Sports & Entertainment division running 1,000+ large-scale events annually for affluent couples, corporations, and sports clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering and Venue Services

NAICS

Caterers (72232), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN)

Keywords

• Wedding catering services
• Luxury event venues
• Off-premise catering
• Sports hospitality catering
• Corporate event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wedding Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings at owned and operated venues including Skylands Manor, The Inn at Millrace Pond, and partner venues across New Jersey and Connecticut.
2. Venue Operations: Revenue from venue rental, lodging (bed and breakfast, boutique hotels), and exclusive catering partnerships at third-party venues like The Robert Treat Hotel.
3. Sports & Entertainment Catering: Large-scale VIP catering for sporting events (100 to 40,000 person events) at stadiums and racetracks, including events like LIV Golf tournament and Far Hills Race Meeting.
4. Off-Premise Catering: Catering services for social, private, nonprofit functions and galas throughout the tri-state area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Frungillo Hospitality Group owns, operates, and provides catering services for a network of premium wedding, corporate, and special event venues across New Jersey and Connecticut, including Skylands Manor, The Inn at Millrace Pond, The Great Hall at Monmouth, Robert Treat Hotel, and the Connecticut Wedding Group venues. The company also runs a full-service off-premise catering division for social, nonprofit, and corporate functions throughout the Tri-State area and a Sports & Entertainment Hospitality division delivering VIP food service at events ranging from 100 to 40,000 guests. Lodging accommodations are offered at its bed-and-breakfast properties, and the company executes 1,000+ events annually.

Product overview

Frungillo Hospitality Group operates a diversified hospitality platform offering venue-based wedding and event services alongside off-premise catering operations. The core portfolio includes owned and managed venues (Skylands Manor castle, The Inn at Millrace Pond, The Great Hall at Monmouth, Robert Treat Hotel) plus the Connecticut Wedding Group subsidiary covering venues in Connecticut. The company provides full-service catering with award-winning cuisine, Sports & Entertainment VIP hospitality for large-scale events, and the 2026 Supper Club fine dining experience. The platform operates approximately 500+ employees across 1,000+ annual events with exclusive catering services, venue management, and lodging accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skylands Manor Historic Tudor Revival castle set on 100 acres of botanical gardens in Ringwood, NJ, featuring 44 stately guest rooms and offering luxury weddings, elegant celebrations, and bed-and-breakfast accommodations.
• The Inn at Millrace Pond Historic 18th-century gristmill and rustic farmhouse in Hope, NJ, blending old-world charm with modern elegance for weddings, special events, and overnight accommodations, including an updated bridal suite and outdoor cocktail hour space at the Barn.
• The Great Hall at Monmouth Historic Beaux-Arts mansion venue at Monmouth University, featured in films like The Great Gatsby and Annie, hosting weddings and special events.
• Robert Treat Hotel Catering Exclusive on-site catering partnership at the historic 1916 Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, NJ, hosting galas, receptions, and special events under the Frungillo culinary brand.
• Off-Premise Catering Full-service catering division serving the tri-state area for social, private, nonprofit functions, galas, and tent weddings delivered to client-specified venues.
• Sports & Entertainment Hospitality VIP hospitality division of Frungillo Hospitality Group providing catering and food service at major sporting events from 100 to 40,000 guests at stadiums and racetracks, including LIV Golf tournament and Far Hills Race Meeting.
• Couture Cuisine & Catering Award-winning culinary program offering seasonal menus, fine catering, cakes, and custom wedding menu development including private tasting experiences and vegan options.
• Connecticut Wedding Group Subsidiary providing venue operations and hospitality services across Connecticut, including The Barns at Wesleyan Hills, Pavilion on Crystal Lake, Lyman Orchards, and Riverbend venue in Higganum, CT.
• The Asbury Hotel Beachside wedding and special event venue in Asbury Park, NJ, featuring Victorian-esque architecture with Rock-and-Roll ambiance, ocean views, and elegant reception spaces.
• The Hangar at Essex County Airport 10,000 square foot aviation-themed banquet and reception hall at Essex County Airport in Fairfield, NJ, accommodating up to 1,500 guests for cocktail reception or 1,000 for sit-down dinner.
• The Pond at Triplebrook Elegant yet rustic open-air wedding venue with private pond in Blairstown, NJ, accommodating up to 200 guests with 360-degree views of rolling mountains and pastoral fields.
• Ellis Island Events Historic Ellis Island venue available for once-in-a-lifetime special events through Frungillo as a jointly-controlled venue partnership.
• Rutherfurd Hall Three-story Tudor-style mansion overlooking lakeside landscapes and Allamuchy State Park, hosting weddings and special events as part of the Frungillo family of venues.
• Tent Weddings & Special Events Specialized off-premise offering providing tent weddings and special events at client-specified locations across the tri-state area.
• 2026 Supper Club at The Inn at Millrace Pond Curated series of intimate fine dining events hosted throughout 2026 at The Inn at Millrace Pond, including New Year's Eve celebrations, Valentine's Day dinners, and Mother's Day gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Knot Best of Weddings award for 13 consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Passaic County Technical InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2023Educational partnership providing training and career development opportunities in hospitality for students. Frungillo Hospitality Group works with PCTI to offer hands-on learning experiences in the hospitality industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bonnet Island Estate: Waterfront wedding venue on Long Beach Island, NJ offering full-service weddings, catering, and overnight accommodations. Comparable in providing premium coastal weddings with on-site lodging, directly competing for destination-style NJ couples.
• The Madison Hotel: Morristown, NJ independent hotel with extensive wedding and conference facilities including ballrooms, guest rooms, and on-site catering. Comparable to Robert Treat Hotel and Frungillo's lodging-tied venues as a NJ hotel hosting weddings with attached accommodations.
• Park Savoy Estate: Florham Park, NJ historic estate wedding venue with ballroom, gardens, and full-service catering. Directly comparable to Skylands Manor and Inn at Millrace Pond as a historic NJ wedding estate delivering all-inclusive luxury weddings.
• Abigail Kirsch: High-end off-premise caterer in New York serving weddings, corporate galas, and social events at premier venues. Directly comparable to Frungillo's off-premise catering division in target customer (luxury weddings and corporate events) and award positioning.
• Nanina's in the Park: New Jersey wedding venue and banquet hall in Belleville serving the tri-state luxury wedding market. Directly comparable as a family-operated, full-service wedding venue competing in the same NJ corridor and Knot/WeddingWire directories.
• Crystal Plaza: Livingston, NJ luxury wedding and event venue with multiple ballrooms and full-service catering. Direct competitor operating a similar upscale NJ wedding-catering model with banquet and event space.
• Olde Mill Inn: Basking Ridge, NJ historic inn and wedding venue combining guest-room lodging with banquet and catering facilities. Directly comparable to Skylands Manor's castle-with-B&B and Inn at Millrace Pond as a historic NJ venue combining weddings with on-site accommodations.
• Stone House at Stirling Ridge: Warren, NJ restored-stone mansion wedding venue with ballrooms, gardens, and in-house catering. Comparable to Frungillo's historic estate venues (Rutherfurd Hall, Great Hall at Monmouth) as a high-end NJ wedding estate delivering full-service luxury weddings.
• The Venetian (Garfield, NJ): Italianate banquet hall in Garfield, NJ hosting weddings, corporate, and social events with in-house catering. Direct competitor to Frungillo's New Jersey banquet venues on capacity, cuisine, and bridal market positioning.
• The Palace at Somerset Park: Large-scale NJ wedding and banquet venue in Somerset offering catering, multiple ballrooms, and on-site event planning. Comparable to Frungillo's owned estate venues as a multi-event-space, full-service wedding operator in NJ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FrungilloEvents
• Facebookfacebook.com/Frungillo.Caterers
• Instagraminstagram.com/frungillo
• Pinterestpinterest.com/frungillo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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