Blackstone Caterers announced via social media on Friday that they are under new ownership.

Karen and Dave Tungett, who have worked with Blackstone Caterers for more than thirty years combined, have been named the new owners of the popular Middletown-based catering company.

Karen and Dave take over the reigns from John Edick, Edick joined the Blackstone team in 2007 and purchased the company in 2010.

For more info, visit http://www.blackstonecaterers.com/ .

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