Host Your Private Event & Dinner at Estime's Café
Host your private dinner party, birthday, baby shower, or bridal brunch in our Colonia dining room. Executive Chef Duke Estime prepares custom multi-course dinners and daytime menus for up to 35 guests.
An Intimate Event Space in Central NJ
We handle the cooking, setup, and service so you can enjoy your guests.
Botanical Floral Photo Wall
Botanical greenery photo wall with dedicated lighting for photos and guest memories.
Intimate Private Buyout
Host private parties for up to 35 guests with dedicated waitstaff and private dining room access.
Chef Duke Custom Menus
Custom printed menus with your event title or honoree name, tailored to dietary requests and menu preferences.
Sound & Ambient Lighting
Bluetooth audio for your own playlists and dimmable rustic ambient lighting.
Free On-Site Parking
Dedicated parking lot on Inman Avenue right outside the restaurant.
Daytime Celebrations & Evening Dinners
From morning baby showers with natural sunlight to candlelit evening dinner parties, the dining room is reserved exclusively for your event.
Elegant Daytime Table Settings
Table linens, glassware, and natural sunlight. Set up for baby showers, bridal showers, communions, and family brunches.
Intimate Candlelit Dinner Parties
Warm lighting, communal banquet seating, and Chef Duke cooking Caribbean-American dishes for your table. Built for birthday parties, anniversaries, and private dinners.
Private Event Dinner Packages
Prepared by Executive Chef Duke Estime. All packages include family-style starters, choice of entrées, sides, dessert, and beverages.
Classic Private Dinner Feast
Multi-course dining with family-style appetizers, choice of gourmet entrées, sides, dessert, and beverages.
- Shrimp & Chorizo with Garlic Herb Sauce (Family Style)
- Chef Duke's Signature Crispy Wings
- Penne Vodka Pasta Platter
- Crispy Boneless Fried Chicken Thighs
- Pan-Seared Fresh Atlantic Grilled Salmon
- Traditional Caribbean Rice & Peas
- Char-Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
- • New York Style Cheesecake OR Gourmet Almond Cake
- • Assorted Sodas, Fresh Brewed Coffee & Gourmet Teas
* Gratuity & state tax added to final invoice.
Signature Steak & Salmon Celebration
Our most popular private dinner menu with prime NY Strip, handcrafted pasta, and Caribbean starters.
- Chorizo Sausage & Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic Sauce
- Savory Caribbean Glazed Meatballs
- Choice of Rigatoni OR Penne Alla Vodka
- Hand-Cut NY Strip Steak with Creole Chimichurri
- Pan-Seared Grilled Salmon with Island Seasoning
- Traditional Rice & Peas
- Char-Grilled Seasonal Market Veggies
- • Creamy Cheesecake OR Artisan Almond Cake
- • Assorted Sodas, Artisan Coffee & Herbal Teas
* Gratuity & state tax added to final invoice.
Executive Grand Tasting & Whole Snapper
Three-course dinner with lollipop lamb chops, whole red snapper, and traditional Haitian desserts.
- Crispy Tempura Battered Jumbo Shrimp
- Herb-Crusted Lollipop Lamb Chops
- Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken Lollipops
- Prime NY Strip Steak
- Chef Duke's Signature Whole Red Snapper
- Traditional Rice & Peas
- Char-Grilled Seasonal Veggies
- • Authentic Haitian Spiced Bread Pudding
- • Traditional Crémas (Sweet Haitian Cream Dessert Drink)
- • Assorted Sodas, Espresso & Coffee, Herbal Teas
* Gratuity & state tax added to final invoice.
Looking for a Private Brunch Buyout? ($40–$50 / Person)
Hosting a daytime Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, or Christening Brunch? We offer private brunch packages featuring our signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Amaretto French Toast, Shrimp & Grits, and NY Strip.
Request Private Venue Availability
Complete the inquiry form with your preferred date to open a pre-addressed email for the Estime's Café events team. You can also call or email us directly.
Private Event Policies:
• Capacity: Comfortably seats up to 35 guests.
• Deposit: A 40% deposit secures your exclusive event date.
• Decorations: Decorating time may be allotted based on your event start time. Brunches scheduled immediately after regular service may have limited early access.
Submitting opens a pre-addressed email in your mail app. You can also call or email us directly.