Kick off your graduation celebrations with some help from Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, Restaurant & Caterers amazing catering specials, available at your local Ben’s locations, or the Ben’s Catering Hotline. Personalize your Ben’s Buffet by customizing a catered package or building your own menu.

Customers can choose from these four delectable menus for their festivities:

● Party Platter Plus for 10. Price: $149.90

● Housewarming Buffet for 20 Price: $359.80

● Deluxe Hot & Cold S’more-gasbord for 20. Price: $499.80

● Bountiful Banquet for 40. Price: $999.60

Customers who would prefer a catered BBQ can also select from four menu options from burgers and beef franks to salmon and steaks. Ben’s will set it up, serve it up and clean it up for an easy, worry-free BBQ event in your backyard or anywhere else!

“Graduation is a great accomplishment, and there is no better way to celebrate than with great family, friends, and quality food,” said Ronnie Dragoon, Founder/Owner, Ben’s Deli. “With this variety of catering options, Ben’s makes it easy to celebrate!”

To order your meal via Ben’s Catering Hotline, call 1-800-344-BENS. For more information, visitwww.bensdeli.net.

About Ben’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers

Ben’s is a family-owned and operated delicatessen/restaurant company that has been serving up the finest authentic New York Kosher delicatessen products and eastern European comfort foods for more than 42 years. All of Ben’s sandwiches, soups and dinners are freshly prepared. Ben’s has six convenient locations: three on Long Island in Carle Place, Greenvale and Woodbury, and one each in Midtown Manhattan; Bayside, Queens and Scarsdale in Westchester County; and Boca Raton, Florida with free delivery service available to many communities around the stores. For more information, visit www.BensDeli.net or call Ben’s Catering Hotline at 1-800-344-BENS.

More and More Businesses Encouraging Lunch Delivery to Enhance Productivity

As a way to introduce itself to the Westchester business community, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers in Scarsdale has announced that it is offering free lunch delivery service to area businesses and their employees in a wide area around their new store.

For those who have enough time for lunch (but not enough time to pick it up), Ben’s can offer to drop it off at the customer’s place of business, saving workers the time and hassle of leaving the workplace or waiting in line to pick up their order.

Many companies are ordering lunch for its employees as a way to get more out of them, while employees see food as a way to be rewarded. A survey from a leading food ordering company revealed that 60% of respondents said that having food in the office would make them feel more “valued and appreciated” and another 60% said that, if their company provided food, it would encourage them to eat with their colleagues, meaning they would have the opportunity to discuss business with each other. The survey also revealed that delicatessen foods were a popular option, with those in the finance sector ordering the most deli.

“Whether companies provide lunch or whether employees order on their own, lunch delivery helps employees become more productive,” says Scott Singer, President/CSO, Ben’s Restaurant Group. “During a lunch break, co-workers and management can bounce ideas off each other in a more informal setting. It also provides the opportunity for co-workers to get to know one another personally. As a result, everyone can become more effective.”

Ben’s offers its traditional Kosher fare — such as soups and sandwiches — as well as an expanded menu that caters to the health-conscious crowd, like salads, paninis and wraps — an alternative to other forms of take-out food, which may be unhealthful and derivative. The National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) 2015 Restaurant Industry Forecast shows that 67% of customers are looking for more healthful options from restaurants, a figure that is higher than it was two years ago.

Indicators show that, with more people ordering in for lunch, it has positively impacted the restaurant industry. A recent survey by the NRA showed that 75% of a restaurant’s sales take place outside the restaurant, including delivery. Further, the organization’s report showed that more than half of consumers surveyed are purchasing delivery more often. Ben’s free delivery service is unique, with trucks leaving at scheduled departure times and running routes through various communities, some quite far from the Scarsdale store. Actual delivery times will vary based upon the number of orders on the truck and the route taken by the driver. Departures are scheduled as follows: to Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe at 11 a.m.; to Ardsley, Greenburgh, Greenville, Hartsdale, New Rochelle, Scarsdale and White Plains at 11 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.; to Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings, Irvington and Tarrytown at 11:15 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.; and to Harrison, Portchester and Rye at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

While delivery times are not guaranteed on the free lunchtime delivery trucks, Ben’s does offer delivery at specific times when required for meetings or to keep on schedule. These orders may be sent out on different trucks and a delivery fee may apply.

Those who wish to order can view the Scarsdale takeout menu at www.bensdeli.net. Under the Promotions tab, they can go to Free Delivery Services, then on the page where it reads “View our Takeout Menus,” and click on the Scarsdale link.

Minimum order for lunch is $25. Free delivery service is not available in severe weather or on certain days and holidays.

For more details, or to order, please call the store at 914-468-BENS or visit www.bensdeli.net.

 

 

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About Ben’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers

Ben’s is a family-owned and operated delicatessen/restaurant company that has been serving up the finest authentic New York Kosher delicatessen products and eastern European comfort foods for more than 42 years. All of Ben’s sandwiches, soups and dinners are freshly prepared. Ben’s has seven convenient locations: three on Long Island in Carle Place, Greenvale and Woodbury, and one each in Midtown Manhattan; Bayside, Queens; Scarsdale in Westchester County; and Boca Raton, Florida with free delivery service available to many communities around the stores. For more information, visit www.BensDeli.net or call Ben’s Catering Hotline at 1-800-344-BENS.

Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, Restaurant & Caterers is making this Mother’s Day a little more special for Mom with dine-in and catering specials at its seven locations.

Customers who dine in at the restaurant will enjoy a bowl of Ben’s homemade soup or house salad, and coffee, tea, or Ben’s bottomless beverage with a choice of three entrée specials:

● Chicken Marsala — served with rice pilaf and sautéed spinach. Price: $21.99

● Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon — served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. Price: $25.99

● Boneless Rib Eye Steak — served with roasted red potatoes and sautéed string beans. Price: $29.99

 

Customers may also add a bowl of soup, bottomless beverage, and three homemade rugelach to any regularly priced sandwiches or entrees in the dining room for an additional $7.49.

For those who would prefer celebrating at home, Ben’s also offers a wide variety of catered options including the following popular choices:

• Family Dinner for 6. Price: $99.90
• Party Platter Plus for 10. Price $149.90
• Do-It-Yourself BBQ for 10. Price $189.90
• Housewarming Buffet for 20. Price $359.80

For a special Mother’s Day gift, Ben’s eGift Cards are also available. They will be delivered instantly via email, with no shipping or handling charges.

“We would like to invite everyone to bring their mothers to Ben’s on their special day,” said Ronnie Dragoon, Founder/Owner, Ben’s Deli. “And, if your mother loves Ben’s, there is no better way to say thank you on Mother’s Day than with a eGift card for her favorite foods.”

Reservations are welcomed. For more information, visit www.bensdeli.net.

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About Ben’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers

Ben’s is a family-owned and operated delicatessen/restaurant company that has been serving up the finest authentic New York Kosher delicatessen products and eastern European comfort foods for more than 42 years. All of Ben’s sandwiches, soups and dinners are freshly prepared. Ben’s has six convenient locations: three on Long Island in Carle Place, Greenvale and Woodbury, and one each in Midtown Manhattan; Bayside, Queens and Scarsdale in Westchester County; and Boca Raton, Florida with free delivery service available to many communities around the stores. For more information, visit www.BensDeli.net or call Ben’s Catering Hotline at 1-800-344-BENS.

In celebration of National Pickle Day, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers is offering a free new or sour pickle to all customers who visit Ben’s locations in New York and Florida on November 14.

Although its origins to National Pickle Day cannot be traced, the first annual Pickle Day was celebrated in New York City in 2001. The origin of the pickle itself can be traced back to 2030 B.C. At that time, cucumbers were imported from India to the Tigris Valley, where they were first preserved and then eaten as pickles. The name “pickle” comes from the Dutch word pekel, meaning “brine.”

Many historical figures saw pickles as having many benefits. Cleopatra subsisted on a full diet of pickles which she believed attributed to her good looks. Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte fed pickles to their troops, believing this food would give their soldiers the strength they needed to go into battle.

As part of its longstanding tradition, Ben’s has given out pickles to its dining room patrons free of charge along with their entrées and sandwiches. “Not having a pickle would be like a marriage without a significant other,” said Ronnie Dragoon, Founder-Owner of Ben’s. “Pickles go hand in hand with Kosher deli sandwiches.”

Ben’s pickles have the best ingredients in their pickling and fermenting process. “Our pickles are graded so the sizing is consistent,” Mr. Dragoon said. “The sour pickles are true sours, which means they have been pickling and fermenting for many months, unlike the quick cure or pasteurized pickles, which lack the true and authentic taste of pickles from the Old Country.”

Pickles are also considered to be a healthy snack; they are low in calories and rich in Vitamin K. “We have had guests come to the deli counter and place an order just for pickles, especially pregnant women,” Mr. Dragoon said. “However, some people just love to snack on a pickle; they have no sugar and very few calories.”

For more details, visit www.bensdeli.net.

About Ben’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers

Ben’s is a family-owned and operated delicatessen/restaurant company that has been serving up the finest authentic New York Kosher delicatessen products and eastern European comfort foods for more than 42 years. All of Ben’s sandwiches, soups and dinners are freshly prepared. Ben’s has six convenient locations: three on Long Island in Carle Place, Greenvale and Woodbury, and one each in Midtown Manhattan; Bayside, Queens; and Boca Raton, Florida with free delivery service available to many communities around the stores. Ben’s seventh location in Scarsdale, NY is scheduled to open in November 2014. For more information, visit www.BensDeli.net or call Ben’s Catering Hotline at 1-800-344-BENS.

Throughout the month of October, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers is offering 50% off of its kids’ meal items with the purchase of any sandwich or entrée at regular price at its six locations in New York and Florida.

Children 10 years old and younger can select from Ben’s kid-friendly items, such as the Hebrew National Beef Frank; Classic Chicken Fingers; Li’l Steakburger; and Junior’s Deli Sandwich. All include a side, beverage and dessert.

Ben’s menu provides a healthier alternative to fast food for children. All items are made with all-natural, top-notch ingredients and are made with the same consideration as home-cooked meals, which should please both parents and children.

“We are proud to serve our customers—children and adults alike— the highest-quality meals made with the freshest ingredients,” said Ben’s Owner and Founder Ronnie Dragoon. “Parents will be happy to know their children will be served a meal that is both healthy and delicious.

This offer is available for dine-in only. For more details, visit www.bensdeli.net.

In commemoration of Yom Kippur, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers is offering a special catered dinner package. This catering package is ideal for customers who wish to uphold the traditions surrounding Yom Kippur, but who do not have the time to prepare meals because of their hectic work and life schedules. Instead, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers is offering a variety of catering packages to help families continue these traditions.

During Yom Kippur, families take part in fasting as a way for atoning for their sins. Before the start of the holiday, they indulge in rich meals to prepare for the fasting.

This holiday season, Ben’s is offering its Catered Holiday Dinner special that serves six guests. Families can choose from four dinners:

● Roasted Chicken with savory stuffing, mashed potatoes and relish bowl for $99.99

● Roast Brisket with egg barley and mushrooms and relish bowl for $109.99

● Homemade Stuffed Cabbage with potato pudding and relish bowl for $119.99

● Israeli-Orange Chicken breast with cranberry relish and rice pilaf for $119.99

All dinners come with a whole challah; choice of cole slaw, health salad or cucumber salad; and choice of vegetable (string beans or broccoli — plain or almondine, or sugar snap peas with sesame seeds).

Ben’s regular menu and catering items are also available. Ben’s takeout counter provides a wide array of freshly prepared items — from soups and salads to main and side dishes — ideal for a pre-Yom Kippur meal. Phone orders and walk-ins are welcomed.

All Ben’s locations will be closed in observance of Yom Kippur starting on Friday, October 3rd at 4 p.m. Ben’s will reopen on Sunday, October 5th during regular business hours.

Delivery is available. For more details, visit www.bensdeli.net.

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About Ben’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers

Ben’s is a family-owned and operated delicatessen/restaurant company that has been serving up the finest authentic New York Kosher delicatessen products and eastern European comfort foods for more than 42 years. All of Ben’s sandwiches, soups and dinners are freshly prepared. Ben’s has six convenient locations: three on Long Island in Carle Place, Greenvale and Woodbury, and one each in Midtown Manhattan; Bayside, Queens; and Boca Raton, Florida with free delivery service available to many communities around the stores. Ben’s seventh location in Scarsdale, NY is scheduled to open in October 2014. For more information, visit www.BensDeli.net or call Ben’s Catering Hotline at 1-800-344-BENS

Busy Families Are Relying More on Kosher Caterers to Prepare Holiday Meals

Rosh Hashanah is the time for families to come together, celebrate the New Year and enjoy each other’s company, but for many families, there is not enough time to prepare a meal for this special occasion. Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers serves homemade Kosher cuisine that has been passed down by countless generations to satisfy guests who seek holiday meals. Make this year’s Rosh Hashanah meal easy by sitting back, relaxing, and indulging in a wide array of Ben’s specialties while celebrating a Jewish tradition with family and friends.

This holiday season, Ben’s is offering its Catered Holiday Dinner special that serves ten guests. This catering package is ideal for customers who wish to uphold the tradition of family gatherings during holiday meals, but who may not have the time to rush around shopping or spend hours cooking over a hot stove. Today, with more families who do not have the time to prepare a holiday meal because of their hectic work and life schedules, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers is helping keep the tradition alive.

Ben’s Catered Holiday Dinner comes with twelve mini-stuffed cabbage plus a choice of either one quart of chopped liver or ten pieces of gefilte fish; four quarts of chicken soup with twelve matzo balls; a choice of three entrées: five roast chickens, a whole roast turkey (15 lbs. average) or four pounds of sliced brisket (brisket is an additional $10); and a choice of two sides (string beans almondine, egg barley and mushrooms, kasha varnishkes, broccoli almondine, sweet potato pudding, noodle pudding, or potato pudding). Accompaniments include one quart of cranberry-pineapple compote, one quart of carrot tsimmes, round challah, and one quart of fresh-cut cole slaw; and fresh-baked rugalach for dessert. A large fruit salad bowl is also available for an additional $29.99.

The holiday dinner package is available for only $339.99. Those who purchase Ben’s complete holiday dinner by September 19th will receive three “BUY-1-GET-1 FREE” coupons on their Ben’s Friends Preferred Patrons Club Card, for future use (no on-card coupons will be offered after this date).

Ben’s takeout counter is also the ideal place to pick up last-minute holiday items, anything from the main course to soups, side dishes, salads or dessert. Phone orders for takeout are accepted for orders of $100 or more, at least 24 hours in advance. Walk-ins are always welcomed.

All Ben’s locations will be closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah starting on Wednesday, September 24th at 4 p.m. Ben’s will reopen on Saturday, September 27th during regular business hours.

For more details, visit www.bensdeli.net.

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About Ben’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers

Ben’s is a family-owned and operated delicatessen/restaurant company that has been serving up the finest authentic New York Kosher delicatessen products and eastern European comfort foods for more than 42 years. All of Ben’s sandwiches, soups and dinners are freshly prepared. Ben’s has six convenient locations: three on Long Island in Carle Place, Greenvale and Woodbury, and one each in Midtown Manhattan; Bayside, Queens; and Boca Raton, Florida with free delivery service available to many communities around the stores. Ben’s seventh location in Scarsdale, NY is scheduled to open in October 2014. For more information, visit www.BensDeli.net or call Ben’s Catering Hotline at 1-800-344-BENS.

Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers is catering to kids this February by offering their favorite meals off the kids’ menu for only $2.99! Children will also receive a free Presidents’ Day ruler with their meal while supplies last.

In order to be eligible for this limited-time deal, an adult guest must purchase an entrée or sandwich at the regular price in the dining room of any of Ben’s New York metro area restaurants. After that, one child can select an item of equal or lesser value from the kids’ menu at a discounted price of $2.99 throughout the entire month of February. This special deal may not be combined with any other discounts, coupons, specials or offers.

In addition, Ben’s will be giving away Presidents’ Day rulers to children with each meal, featuring every U.S. president—from George Washington to Barack Obama! Not only will children eat at a discounted price, but they will also receive a holiday gift courtesy of Ben’s.

“It’s time to honor the kids who love Ben’s dishes,” says Ronnie Dragoon, Founder-Owner, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers. “During the month of February, parents can dine in at a local New York-area Ben’s with their children at a reduced price while spending quality time together.”

For more information on the “Kids Eat for $2.99 At Ben’s” deal, please visit www.bensdeli.net or call 1 (800) 344-BENS (2367).

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About Ben’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers

Ben’s is a family-owned and operated delicatessen/restaurant company that has been serving up the finest authentic New York Kosher delicatessen products and eastern European comfort foods for more than 40 years. All of Ben’s sandwiches, soups and dinners are freshly prepared. Ben’s has six convenient locations: three on Long Island in Carle Place, Greenvale and Woodbury, and one each in Midtown Manhattan; Bayside, Queens; and Boca Raton, Florida with free delivery service available to many communities around the stores. For more information, visit www.BensDeli.net or call Ben’s Catering Hotline at 1-800-344-BENS.

Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, Restaurant & Caterers offers a variety of delicious catering options for all of your corporate holiday luncheon needs. The packages can accommodate any number of people, while offering a wide array of choices to satisfy your hard-working employees during this joyous holiday season.

The Roasted Turkey for 10 package is available for $129.99 and contains a 15-pound carved turkey, a choice of two salads, one pint of cranberry-pineapple compote and one dozen assorted rolls. For $149.90, there is The Party Platter Plus for 10, which has two dozen mini-potato knishes, two dozen mini-franks in jackets, 3.5 pounds of assorted prime cold cuts, a choice of two side salads, rye bread and an assorted pickle tray. (Sandwich platters are available for an additional $1 per person.) The Rotisserie Chicken for 10 features a raw vegetable platter with dip, four rotisserie chickens cut in eighths, warmed pasta and spinach and assorted dinner rolls for $119.99.

The Traditional and Kosher Luau packages, both of which serve 15 people, are made for larger office luncheons. The traditional package includes three pounds of warmed brisket of beef and three pounds of turkey (both with natural gravy), rice pilaf with vegetables, a vegetable medley, assorted dinner rolls and rye bread, all for $229.99. The Kosher Luau package, which costs $299.99, features two pounds of Hawaiian chicken salad mold; a choice of Hawaiian chicken, beef/chicken broccoli; or chicken/beef/vegetable lo mein; a Polynesian fruit display; two pounds of almond cookies; and two boxes of fortune cookies.

“We are excited to help businesses cater to their employees after a year of hard work,” says Ronnie Dragoon, Owner/Founder, Ben’s Kosher Restaurant Delicatessen & Caterers. “This is our way of spreading Holiday cheer—by making your holiday luncheon easy and delicious. We have servers available for larger parties and delivery can definitely be arranged for any location.”

To place a catering order, please call 1 (800) 344-BENS (2367). For more information, please visit www.bensdeli.net.

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About Ben’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers

Ben’s is a family-owned and operated delicatessen/restaurant company that has been serving up the finest authentic New York Kosher delicatessen products and eastern European comfort foods for more than 40 years. All of Ben’s sandwiches, soups and dinners are freshly prepared. Ben’s has six convenient locations: three on Long Island in Carle Place, Greenvale and Woodbury, and one each in Midtown Manhattan; Bayside, Queens; and Boca Raton, Florida with free delivery service available to many communities around the stores. For more information, visit www.BensDeli.net or call Ben’s Catering Hotline at 1-800-344-BENS.

Nov. 6, 2013 – Ben’s Kosher Restaurant Delicatessen & Caterers is celebrating “Thanksgivukkah” — the convergence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah — with special holiday catering packages.

Ben’s is offering catering packages for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah for customers in the Queens, Long Island, Manhattan, and Florida areas. Each package will feed 10 people for $199.90. In addition, Ben’s will deliver catering orders to those who reside in Westchester (south of interstate 287) and Essex County, New Jersey for $219.99.

Thanksgiving and Hanukkah have not been celebrated on the same day in over 100 years, with the last occurrence in 1888. According to the Jewish calendar, Hanukkah begins at sundown on November 27, the day before Thanksgiving. This year, families will be able to enjoy latkes with their turkey to commemorate both holidays!

The Ben’s catering package for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah includes a 15-pound whole roast turkey, savory stuffing and gravy, fresh-cut cole slaw, cranberry-pineapple compote and an assorted relish tray. Customers can then choose two sides: roasted red potatoes with garlic and rosemary, thyme baked yams, fresh string beans, sweet potato pudding, and mashed potatoes. Customers can add the following items to their catering order for an additional charge: chicken soup, matzo balls, turkey gumbo soup, franks-in-jackets, mini knishes, a vegetable platter, mini-latkes with applesauce, apple pie and a fresh fruit salad bowl.

New York Metro area customers who place their orders by November 24 will receive two BUY-1-GET-1 meal coupons valued at over $40 on a Ben’s Friends Preferred Patrons Club card. The on-card coupon offer is not available for those ordering from the Ben’s Boca Raton location for Thanksgiving.

In addition to catering orders, Ben’s will be serving Roast Turkey Dinners at their locations in Long Island, Queens, Manhattan and Florida on Thanksgiving Day (reservations are recommended):

Long Island and Queens: Roast Turkey Dinners for $22.99; Kid’s Turkey Feasts for $9.99; seating available at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Manhattan: Roast Turkey Dinners for $24.99; Kid’s Turkey Feasts for $9.99; seating available at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Boca Raton: Roast Turkey Dinners for $22.99; Kid’s Turkey Feasts for $9.99; seating available at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

“We invite everyone to enjoy a unique holiday meal from Ben’s,” says Ben’s Founder-Owner Ronnie Dragoon. “This is a special day where two holidays converge and our customers can enjoy traditional American and Kosher cuisine, while spending quality time with their families.”

For more information, please visit www.bensdeli.net.

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About Ben’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers

Ben’s  is a family-owned and operated delicatessen/restaurant company that has been serving up the finest authentic New York Kosher delicatessen products and eastern European comfort foods for more than 40 years. All of Ben’s sandwiches, soups and dinners are freshly prepared. Ben’s has six convenient locations: three on Long Island in Carle Place, Greenvale and Woodbury, and one each in Midtown Manhattan; Bayside, Queens; and Boca Raton, Florida with free delivery service available to many communities around the stores. For more information, visit www.BensDeli.net or call Ben’s Catering Hotline at 1-800-344-BENS.