This week, host Mike Ham heads to the stunning Park Château Estates & Gardens in East Brunswick to sit down with three legends of New Jersey hospitality — Barry Maurillo, Joe Maurillo, and Vito Cucci. These lifelong friends and business partners are the visionary team behind three of the state’s most celebrated event venues: Nanina’s in the Park, The Park Savoy Estate, and Park Château.
In this warm, wide-ranging, and often hilarious episode, the guys dive into:
- The story behind acquiring and transforming these historic properties
- How their deep friendship and shared Nutley roots shaped a decades-long business partnership
- What it takes to pull off 800+ weddings a year with heart, style, and precision
- Their nonprofit work, including The Cheer Me Up Foundation and Shining Stars, supporting kids, families, and special needs performers
- The legendary Nanina’s sauce story (yes, it’s a college class project gone deliciously right)
- Vito’s unexpected journey into elite horse racing and breeding (spoiler: he’s got winners)
- And the secret to staying happily married while running one of the most demanding businesses around
Whether you’re planning a wedding, chasing a dream, or just a sucker for a good Jersey hustle — this one’s got it all.
