DeMarco's Catering & Gourmet Deli

Growing up in Jersey City, Louis DeMarco came from a long line of bakers who were deeply passionate about their craft. In 1975, he took the initiative to move to Aberdeen, setting out to achieve what seemed impossible at the time: opening up his very own deli to put his baking skills to use for the betterment of the community. Before he knew it, his unwavering determination had paid off, resulting in the birth of DeMarco’s Catering and Gourmet Deli. Against all odds, what would come to follow were 50 prosperous years of serving up incomparable food and unforgettable service.

DeMarco’s couldn’t have come to fruition without Louis’ hard work, but to blossom into the beloved hotspot it is today, some helping hands were needed. Lucky enough, Louis’ sons Gene and Robert were eager to get involved in their father’s business as soon as they possibly could. With three sets of unique skills now joined together, the quality of service truly took off.

Today, DeMarco’s offers a wide variety of lunches, with an extensive list of cold cuts to select from when building the sandwich of your dreams. DeMarco’s is proud to have an experienced butcher on-site, cutting all of their own meats and hand-making every sausage. Not to mention, there are over 30 varieties of heat-and-eat dinners perpetually at the ready, from classic soups to gourmet pastas and more. Whether you’re looking for gourmet food for a small affair or even an entire wedding, DeMarco’s off-premise catering and barbecuing services are amongst the most trusted and acclaimed in Monmouth County.

Putting aside their impressive services and vast array of offerings, there is yet another factor that makes DeMarco’s stand out among all the rest: their unending dedication to tradition, family, and craftsmanship. Many of their original dishes and sauces stem straight from trusty, unchanged family recipes. Plus, the DeMarco’s team does their own baking from scratch every single day, keeping their ancestral practice alive decades later. Every sandwich that leaves their shop is wedged between two slices of bread hand-crafted with the sentiment of home.

No matter how exponentially the business may boom, DeMarco’s maintains the cozy atmosphere of a mom-and-pop establishment. Their countless committed customers can vouch that the deli is one of priceless interactions every single visit. There is an air of lightness and loving banter that keeps shoppers returning time and time again for more than just the delicacies on the menu. DeMarco’s has built up so much trust in the community that many customers have chosen to order catering from them for major life milestones across generations.

The employees at DeMarco’s never see their jobs as “work”, but rather, a golden opportunity to spend each day creating, connecting, and leaving a lasting impression on their customers. Gene and Robert ensure that they keep the ball rolling in honor of their father’s efforts that came before them. Recently, the shop has been renovated to increase functionality and elevate appearance, but no matter what other modifications may come, the hospitable heart of DeMarco’s will never change.