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1. Gilmore Catering - Grand Rapids

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· 26 reviews

20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Gilmore Catering: what do users think?
Grace Simpson: From our initial tasting to the wedding day Gilmore has been great to work with. Angela and Lori are super responsive and made helpful suggestions to our menu. We received so many compliments from guests on how delicious all the food was, especially the beef short ribs! Dinner was served quickly and all the food was hot. I would definitely recommend Gilmore!
Madelyn Buhrman: Gilmore Catering is the best!! We had to switch catering companies TWO weeks before our wedding. Yes, you heard that right- two weeks!! Gilmore Catering was organized, accommodating, and made us feel so at ease with our decision to switch to them. They were all so incredible to work with and their food was amazing!!!! Everyone loved their meals!! Sheena was incredible to work with and made sure everything was perfect the day of. We are so incredibly thankful we used them last minute for our wedding!! You won't regret booking them!
Janet Madendorp: They helped me put on a great celebration of life event for my sister. Obviously not a typical type of event but they were sympathetic and it was a beautiful event. We are so grateful!
Jon Esch: My wife and I showed up late to an event and I kiddingly asked the bartender if there was any food left. They proceeded to make up plates and deliver them to my wife and I. The food was awesome to top it off!
Kate Nankervis: Gilmore catered our wedding earlier this month and they did a great job! Many guests complimented the food and even the DJ said it was amazing! The servers were also very kind and professional. Would recommend!
Evelyn Velasco: My husband and I are super happy with the level of service we received from Gilmore Catering on our wedding day! Not only was the planning process a breeze with the help of Angela, but the day of felt seamless with the direction of Kim. Everyone we encountered was there to help in more than just the food.
Rae Rehfus Matthews: They catered my wedding and the food was fantastic! We got tons of compliments on both the appetizers and the meals. The NY strip, Caprese Chicken, and Cauliflower and Quinoa bowl were all delicious. Plus, their communication was prompt and polite - I highly recommend them.
Spencer Bonahoom: AMAZING for wedding catering! Simplest way to know how great it was: we had a dozen or more guests tell us this was the best wedding food they have ever had. My bride and I were taken care of perfectly - they waited and served us when we had a moment to sit down between greeting guests, so we actually got to eat at our wedding and the food was delicious. The planning process leading up to our wedding was great as well. They has a private tasting for us and our parents, which many other caterers would not offer. Highest recommendation for Gilmore Catering!
Dawn Zwiers: So Rude! My son and his fiancé' had an appointment to taste food from Gilmore for their upcoming wedding. We arrived at our scheduled time (per the email she received) and were instantly treated like something was off. We were then informed that they had us scheduled for an hour earlier and all our food we were supposed to taste was gone, because "how could they possibly keep it warm for an hour?" When we attempted to show them our email, we were quickly dismissed. No apology, no nothing. They finally offered to re-schedule, but, my son had flown into town for this appointment so that wasn't possible. We were left with a very bad impression of Gilmore and wouldn't suggest anyone contact them. Apparently they're doing fine without catering 120 people weddings.
Richwood Industries: We have worked with GIlmore catering to throw our yearly company party for a number of years, and for each event it is a pleasure to partner with them. The staff is amazing, the venue perfect, and the food is delicious. The past 2 years have presented a number of challenges due to COVID, but Gilmore has consistently gone above and beyond, continuing to make each experience with them incredible. We will continue to partner with them to throw our events and think you should too! Thank you Gilmore for your 5 star service!
Jeffrey Schildroth: Love it!
Amy Zadorozny: My son and his wife chose Gilmore Catering for their recent wedding. The food was absolutely amazing and I heard rave reviews from many of the guests. One of the guests told me it was the best wedding food she ever had. Very flavorful and not your typical wedding fare. I would not hesitate to recommend them for any event.
Megan Vondette: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueGilmore Catering we’re amazing to work with! They were so accommodating with all the Covid changes we went through and helped us feel confident through all of the unknowns. We worked with Angela and Lori and both were wonderful. All of the food was delicious. The service was wonderful, and our guests enjoyed all of it!
Tanya Noordyke: I am a Wedding Coordinator and whenever I get the opportunity to work with Gilmore I am beyond selfishly happy for myself but more importantly for my clients. Gilmore is a well oiled machine. Their food is wonderful, their customer service, top notch and I do not have to worry about one thing as far as them tearing down. I know it will be done efficiently and neatly. I cannot express the gratitude I have for Kim & Charlie(the dream team) and their staff whenever I do a wedding with them.
Alexia Fowler: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ValueWe loved having Gilmore Catering at our wedding. They did a fantastic job from start to finish. Food was wonderful. Ondi is amazing and would gladly work with her again.
Jim Ackerman: I have done hundreds of events at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in my 16 year experience.  I want to let you know that Saturday, August 14, 2021 was the best event that I have ever been a part of.  Angela and her staff did a great job with delivering the best possible service in a timely and efficient manner.  Angela was responsive and very friendly.  She knew what to expect  and when I asked in my head if something was done, she had already done it. Angela and her team did a shining example of what catering should be...............Jim Ackerman Director of Events ~ Grand Rapids Public Museum
Katlin Davis: Gilmore Catering was fabulous to work with! We used them to cater our wedding and were so impressed with how organized they are. Their customer service and timeliness in responding is amazing. Their staff was professional and well trained. HIGHLY recommend using them for your wedding or event!
Tom Armstrong: Sunday July 11 we had our daughter's wedding. Gilmore Catering provided our meal and bar service. Everyone said the food was delicious. All the staff was very professional and friendly. Our Senior Event Manager, Charlie Harmon, was spectacular!! He made sure everything was perfect. He went above and beyond what his role was. He helped place extra tables, provided advice and even provided the Mother of the Bride with a handkerchief! His calming presence was very much appreciated. He was the reason our event was everything the Bride dreamed of. We can't thank him enough. Team effort, I am sure, but he was a brilliant Captain. We highly recommend Gilmore Catering because of Charlie Harmon!!
Alexandra Reynolds: Gilmore was so great! Our guests were RAVING about the food, and working with Kim & Charlie was such a delight. They took all of our wishes and ideas and made them happen deliciously, and were super Covid-conscious and had a lot of ideas on how to make our wedding safer without feeling like a lame conference. Would 100% use them again— and maybe will for our five-year anniversary lol
UU Nguyen: Kim, the person in charge to help me with my wedding catering was rude and impatient. I was surprised by how she spoke with me, considering I was the customer (and bride). Instead of helping make sure the catering ran smoothly for my wedding, I felt more stressed.For the wedding another employee was present to ensure everything ran smoothly and I'm glad for the switch because she was more professional.
Jim Simpkin: We attempted to have dinner at Gilly's on March 28 following the Trump rally. We waited at the host station for about 20 minutes before the host acknowledged us. He very rudely approached us and asked "do you have a reservation?! You won't be seated for at least 2 hours if you don't have a reservation!" The restaurant was less than half full at the time and we were only requesting for a party of two.We were not wearing any political garb and my friend is an African American. Based on how rudely we were treated I'm left with only two conclusions. The host was either racist or had hate for anyone he assumed went to see president Trump. Even if he had some other reason to mistreat customers in this manner I'm certain neither of us will be patronizing the BOB in the future. We were graciously accommodated at another BUSIER establishment shortly thereafter.

2. Catered Creations Inc. - Grand Rapids

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1724 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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Catered Creations Inc.: what do users think?
keith whitford: We could not believe what a beautiful display of food!! We were awe struck. So delicious and every dish to perfection. Chris was so enjoyable to work with and made my husband’s Birthday a dream come true. Thank you!!
Leo Pellot: The owners and the group of people that work here are such wonderful people that they care about their clients, and they take the time to pay close attention to detail for what they need and want. You could not go wrong with hiring them for your catering needs.
Clare Lodenstein: Chicken breast tough at lunch @ funeral for Pankratz,, no gravy for potatoes
Kristen Inglot: We viewed their venue back in November 2021and it was a beautiful space! Patti was super nice showing us around and it seemed like they had a lot of amenities! We ultimately decided not to go with their venue, but considered them for the caterer. The tasting event was very tasty and well put on. We also ultimately ended up going with another caterer, but I think they are a very good and reputable company.
Stacie Gilberg: I cannot believe how amazing our food was for our wedding! All of our guests commented on how great it was! Even down to the fact that the potatoes were so good you didn’t even have to put anything on them. From start to finish Catered Creations made this process so easy and Patti is truly a joy to work with. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and attention to detail.
Kelly: I’ve worked with this company as a photographer, at many weddings and they are very friendly and their food has always been amazing! Anytime I see Catered Creations on the vendor list I’m always excited for a good meal!
Tiaja Sabrie: Amazing! This incredible team catered our wedding in the woods with a delicious cookout. They were so kind, and worked so incredibly hard. Thanks to them, dinner was easier than I could have ever imagined, and everyone was RAVING about the hot dogs! Very accommodating with a variety of dietary needs, excellent bar service, delicious cake and cupcakes. I couldn't find something to complain about if I tried! If you're looking for a caterer on the west side of MI, they are the ones you want, hands down!
Kayleigh Van Wyk (Fongers): We hired Catered Creations for our wedding on August 5 and we still talk about the food and still get compliments from others about it! Patti and the entire team did a great job. We had pulled pork and BBQ chicken which both had great flavor. The sides were great too, although the corn bread in particular was AMAZING. We also did appetizers and did dessert (ice cream sundaes, which were a big hit on a 90 degree day.) Everything was so good and just the way we wanted. Patti and her team were very accommodating to new ideas or requests, had good communication, and provided great service during our event. I thought it was nice that one of the staff members came through the buffet line with me and held/filled my plate so I wouldn’t risk spilling on my dress. My husband and I highly recommend Catered Creations!
Alan Ulicny: Went on a murder mystery train ride where they catered a dinner. FANTASTIC is all I can say. Best brisket in the history of humanity. Servers were really personable an did I say the food was great.
Nina Erkocevic: Served our company picnic 300+, great food, wonderful customer service, well staffed, quick to replenish items, friendly staff!
Tim Kroll: What a great company. This family owned catering business is hands down the best catering company in West Michigan. All their food is scratch made, including most of their marinades and sauces. The owners, Gary and Patti Zylstra, are a class act who have poured their lives into this business. Wedding season is up on us. If you are looking for a caterer who thinks of all the details for your reception, including a 5 star meal, then look no further than Carered Creations!
Marlis Nguyen: My sister hired Catered Creations for a dinner she was having for family (we have a huge family) a couple of days before her son's wedding. It was fantastic! The Zesty Lemon Chicken was amazing!!! Our family doesn't usually eat a lot of chicken and my teenage kids loved it! Thank you for making our family get together amazing!
James William: Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueWorst place to get food from they dont clean the coolers and they do not treat there employee's good at all
Storm Raven: Inquired about my wedding next year months ago, and was told one thing over the phone. Then today after I finally decided they were the service I wanted to go with I was told in an email that they were only accepting clients in 2022 who were also paying for their bar service. Wow. Might as well just come out and say my guest count is too small, and I'm not worth their time. I was not told this at all when I spoke with Patti 2 months ago. I don't think that was very professional at all. I'm sure there are plenty of other caterers who see the beauty in an intimate wedding instead of dollar signs. To that end I've had their food at a friend's wedding, and it was not the best I've ever had. Dodged a bullet I guess.
Meghan Smith: I got married a few days ago in late October and let me tell you the service was great! The ladies and gentleman helping work the buffet were super friendly and kept checking on me if I needed anything through the night. My guests loved the food however my groom thought some of the meat products fell short, seemed dry. I personally really enjoyed the carrots and loaded mashed potato’s! Just based off service I would of gave a 5/5 stars.
Sharla Verstraete: Excellent food, and large quantities of each item. They were booked for the day we needed them but were willing to make the food the day before and give it to us cold. They gave us instructions for heating it, and was wonderful! We had Shredded Beef Brisket with BBQ sauce, Maple Bourbon Chicken, Molasses Baked Beans, and Red Beans & Rice.
Kaitlyn Cole: Positive:QualityI photographed a wedding at South Haven Creations and Catered Creations was the caterer. The food was absolutely incredible!! I wanted to keep eating even though I was so full because I couldn’t get enough of it, especially the corn bread!! Highly recommend Catered Creations!
Ashley Westhuis: I just had my wedding at Post family farm. We decided to go with Catered Creations and they did NOT disappointed!! We had brisket, loaded mashed potatoes, asparagus, corn bread and salad! My only complaint was not getting to eat second!! (Because what bride has time for that?) Thank you for doing such an AMAZING job and making my special day that much more special! ❤️
Julie Mchugh: The BEST! Great food, great customer service!
Jillian Wiersma: Positive:QualityFood was great! Highly recommend!
Lacey Bereza: Fun delicious and conveniently delivered Christmas cookies with all the fixings

3. Above & Beyond Catering & Events - Grand Rapids

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· 32 reviews

1307 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Above & Beyond Catering & Events: what do users think?
Mike Doorn: I have worked with Event and Catering Professionals for years - the Team and People at Above and Beyond Catering are wonderful, thoughtful, supportive and caring to such a DELICIOUS extent I had to share this Post...call them, book them, enJOY them whenever you can for your Special Event!
Liz Rethman: Our mom's 80th birthday celebration was a huge success, thanks to the awesome food and service! We had so many guests tell us how delicious the food was. We will definitely be using Above & Beyond Catering again!
Jeni Wolfe-Sabo: Everything was delicious. Biggest compliments for appetizers were the goat cheese dip with tomato jam and tuna poke wontons. Buffet dinner with all the options were great. London broil with rosemary excellent and awesome mashed potatoes. The staff were so friendly.
Graff Rockford: We used them for an open house brunch and we’re very pleased. Sammy helped us pick out the menu and kept us updated as to due dates. She’s very communicative. The food was absolutely delicious: the waffles were perfect consistency—not too hard or soft. Bacon cooked perfectly, the sausage was absolutely amazing, and fettuccine with chicken and broccoli excellent. We had a ton of leftovers, so I think their per person servings must be substantial. It was delivered on time and set up by friendly staff. I’d certainly use them again.
Larry Baker: Absolutely GREAT food! The service before and during my event was exemplary as well. Sammy was great to work with setting everything up and Archie and Kylie were wonderful servers for the day. The prep area they used in my home was spotless when they left. I could not be happier. Just a fantastic experience!!! 5+ STARS
Ondrea Havemeier: Above & Beyond was phenomenal to work with for our bougie brunch wedding! We did hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, a waffle station (HUGE HIT), some paninis, and an omelette station. People are still talking about how incredible our food was and it is months later! The set up was very classy and the staff who worked the event were hilarious and made our event even better. We are so glad we went with A&B for our catering! I definitely recommend them for any event you may have. We will definitely use them in the future for any other events we have!
Alyssa Frese: I cannot say enough wonderful things about Above & Beyond Catering. We have had them cater multiple company events. The food is always delicious and is a good price. They are so easy to work with and have amazing communication and response time. Their candied bacon and Swedish meatballs are our favorites but all of the food is incredible. I would highly recommend booking them for your next event.
Kim Carter: Everyone said the food was great! They were super easy to work with and very responsive to us customizing our wedding menu. They always responded quickly to my emails to make any adjustments and they were super friendly! The staff did a great job!
Alicia Cathleen: With Covid the availability of sampling and catering services for a simple wedding was somewhat limited. I had reached out to a couple other catering services with no response. When I reached out to Above and Beyond Catering I had a response right away. Communication was excellent and prompt the entire time and I did ask a lot of questions. The day of the event their team was on time and extremely professional. The food was delicious and they really did go above and beyond! They were just amazing! I highly recommend them. We had a buffet style event and everything was hot and delicious! Just amazing, I cant compliment them enough.
Kristin Glancy: Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Laura Swanson: Could not have asked for a better caterer for our wedding on Nov 1, 2019. A&B was quick to respond to every question/request, the food stations were amazing and set up beautifully. Our guests could not stop talking about how great the food was, especially the prime rib. So glad we booked them :)
Julie Vipond: I went to my nieces wedding on Nov. 10. Everything about it was wonderful except the food from Above & Beyond. The pasta was dry, Chicken was so dry I couldn’t finish it. Beef was ok but nothing was great. Just such a shame for all the money they spent on a really 1st class wedding in every respect that the dinner wasn’t up to par with the rest.
Jackie Force: Beware.....New Owner since May 2018. Terrible food at a beautiful wedding! Very disappointed!!
Kelsey Raak: Great food and great service for my June wedding. Lots of excellent menu choices, good prices, and great communication from Kylie. Guests were raving about the food and I'm still hearing about how awesome everything tasted. Thank you for helping to make my wedding day so great!
Lora Dykstra: They were great! The food was excellent! Our guests were impressed! Thank you! I would highly recommend them!
Becky Galvan: We are so happy that we chose Above and Beyond to cater our wedding. It was a joy to work with Shellie as we tasted and settled on the menu. She has such a wealth of knowledge and experience and is overall just a lovely person. We chose to serve a plated dinner with a choice of Beef Medallions with a Pinot Sauce, Bruschetta Chicken and Bean and Kale stuffed Portobello. We received so many complements about the food. It was delicious! She also helped us to set up the desert and coffee stations. The whole experience was exceptional! I would strongly recommend Above and Beyond for all catering needs.
Marco Pavano: Very nice people. We were there for my daughter's food tasting. Very good food.
Opus Events: We provided DJ service for a private event catered by Above and Beyond last night, and besides the food being delicious, the staff was so kind as to check in with us in the DJ booth, bring us food, etc. They treated us great, and we were just other vendors, so I can only imagine how well they treat their clients :)
Kelly McCahill: After researching many different catering companies for my wedding I decided to go with Above & Beyond and I am so happy I did!! Kylie Martolock and the A&B team were amazing!! Kylie was very responsive and organized during the entire time we worked together. She answered all of my questions quickly and updated our proposal several times as things changed throughout the process.I received multiple compliments from guests at our wedding that the food was phenomenal! I would definitely recommend Above & Beyond to my friends and family. Thank you for all you do!
Jordan Redwine: We got married this past summer and Above & Beyond catered our wedding. They were absolutely phenomenal. There were so many praises from everyone, even our photographer said that it was the best food he has ever had at a wedding.I also did not have a wedding planner, and I truly appreciated that Above & Beyond was one of the only vendors I did not have to worry about. They did everything. Including making the station setups look beautiful. I cannot recommend them enough!
Isiah Allen: Good Service

4. Du Jour Fine Catering Inc - Grand Rapids

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· 3 reviews

Downtown Market 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Du Jour Fine Catering Inc: what do users think?
John Richards: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueChef Evon and her team are awesome to work with. They are flexible and attentive to every detail. The dinner they created was fabulous. We will work with them again and highly recommend them for any catering needs.
Laura Bescoe: Our office has tried a wide variety of food around Grand Rapids for a couple of years, probably around ten. Du Jour Catering is by far the BEST! We would highly highly recommend using this company. Everything is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Our office not easy to please. Requiring both healthy and delicious. Chef Evon knocks it out of the park every time. She is a very talented chef that is pleasure to work with. I have no doubt that your guests will say it is the best food they ever had. Did I say we HIGHLY recommend Du jour for any event?
Leea Zanca: Evon did an amazing job at my very small intimate wedding. The food was delicious, she wentabove and beyond to help me, and was super professional the entire time. She found her way around the kitchen like she had been at the house before. I have zero regrets and would use her again and again!!
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5. Maddalena's Catering and Banquets - Walker

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· 77 reviews

4166 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534

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Kirsten Friend: Selecting Maddalena's to cater our wedding was the easiest decision I made through the whole process. Amy was so responsive and set us up for a tasting early in the process and the food was stellar. We moved forward with selecting a buffet option with some add ons and I'm so happy we did the buffet. Guests were so excited to have options!!! The apps were also a big hit and we're still hearing from guests how delicious everything was. The salmon was my favorite and my husband loved the crab rangoon tacos, but everything was amazing. I was so impressed that the food tasted exactly how it did for our intimate tasting when done for a huge group of people! We also opted for Peppino's late night pizza and that was a great addition for our guests.
Julie Webb: We used Maddalena’s for our daughter’s rehearsal dinner on Dec2. It was the perfect place and size. They had it decorated for Christmas, the staff was great to work with and the food and desserts were awesome! Thank you for a lovely evening!
Nicholas Kleyn: Great food, great communication, good price, good atmosphere. Thanks very much to catering our party
Jill Paauwe: We booked Maddelena’s for our daughter and SIL’s wedding prior to even doing a tasting based on Google reviews and are so glad we did! They were our best wedding vendor. Amy was so helpful all the way through the process. The food and drinks were creative and incredible! They worked with us closely to choose food and drinks and even recreated a special couples choice drink. Their charcuterie boards are works of art. So many guests commented that it was the best wedding food they had ever had. You can not go wrong with Maddelenas!
Meg Nicholas: We used Maddalena's as our wedding caterer, and got SO many compliments on how good the food was! We knew from the menu tasting it would be amazing, but they executed the buffet really well on the day of (especially for being off-site), and everyone was really pleased. Amy was easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Their food is definitely a step above other catering companies in Grand Rapids, in style/presentation, taste, unique menu options, etc. You may pay a bit more, but it's TOTALLY worth it (you get what you pay for, and for us, food was a big priority for our wedding). We didn't use their alcohol services, so I can't comment on that, but food was awesome!!
Kat Krukowski: We used Maddalena's for our catering for our wedding this fall. I have nothing but positive things to say. They have a dynamic duo between Amy handling all things for the customer and Matt the genius behind the food. I was a type A bride and had a very specific vision for my wedding. Amy & Matt worked with me to help create my vision with a beautiful charcuterie/grazing table. I was also very nervous about the timing of our plated dinner being served but the wait staff the day of were on top of it. Matt's recommendations for food plated style were on point. Our guests raved about the food the next day. All to say, I cannot thank them enough for working with me and responding to my endless emails to make this day extra special and perfect for us. I highly recommend Maddalena's, Amy, and Matt for any future catering needs.
Stacey Dukesherer: From start to finish, working with Maddalena’s was incredible. We held my daughter’s bridal shower at their venue and everything was amazing. The food was delicious and the chef was beyond accommodating for food allergy requests. We also hired them for the wedding reception and could not be happier. Again, the food was delicious and the staff was wonderful to work with. They did such a great job making sure the buffet was fully stocked, dishes were cleared and offered to help in any way! I truly enjoyed working with Maddie and she made sure everything turned out exactly how I wanted you to it! Will definitely be using them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for catering services!
Deanna Kwasteniet: Maddalena's was AMAZING! I work for a law firm downtown and do tons of catering, these guys are doing it right! Maddie was very prompt in communication and able to accommodate all of the needs we had for a large ArtPrize reception, the food was well priced, fresh and delicious and provided a great variety, the bar and staff were very friendly and well equipped to make the night run smoothly, they are a well oiled machine and we look forward to working with them again soon.
Donna Cargill: 5 stars! This is the best place to have a party! Maddie was so caring and paid attention to every detail for our daughters baby shower. The food was delicious! We had a pasta bar and we could tell that Maddie’s family made their homemade Italian foods from scratch! Everyone raved about the food and the venue! Thank you so much! 😎
Kyle Scarff: I cannot recommend Maddalena’s enough! Amy was amazing at responding quickly to emails and phone calls. We booked with Maddalena's for our wedding on 8.13.22 and the FOOD WAS AMAZING! We got so many compliments on our food! I am still dreaming about the yummy foods! We had a charcuterie board for cocktail hour and for dinner we had airline chicken, sirloin, and salmon! Everything was cooked perfectly and served hot! Book with them if you want amazing food at your wedding for a good price!We had originally booked with another caterer and were panicked when we went to our tasting and the food was horrible! Amy and Maddalena’s saved our wedding day and now we will be loyal customers for life!
Leslie Kokx: The complement we received the most often and are still receiving from our wedding is about how amazing our food was at our reception at The High Five GR. Maddalena’s knocked it out of the park and blew all of guests away. This was no small feet since we had some tough critics in our group with many of them working in the food and beverage industry and we also had a significant amount of food allergies.My best wedding advice is to trust the professionals you hire. I knew wanted a plated meal and was hoping for steak to be my beef option but Matt, the chef, knew better and expressed why the braised beef short ribs was the better plated option. I trusted his knowledge, experience, and talent and I couldn't be happier that I did.And you can't review Maddalena’s without mentioning Amy. Her reputation for customer service proceeds her, and rightfully so! Every compliment you read and hear about her is true!Maddalena’s certainly earned the 5 star review!
Kierstin Mowinski: This company is amazing!! They were professional and easy to work with. Amy was a fabulous communicator and made sure every detail was executed perfectly. The food was incredible and our guests loved every option. Highly highly recommend!!
Troy R: Maddalena’s was amazing from the very beginning of the planning process for our wedding. Every single person we interacted with was extremely professional and left you confident that you were in good hands. Amy was outstanding and knows her stuff leaving us with one less thing to stress about. We absolutely highly recommend using Magdalena’s for any event. They truly went above and beyond. We are still drooling about the food.
Julie Munoz: We held our daughter’s graduation party here. It is a perfect venue for smaller gatherings. Maddie was very helpful and suggested the menu that we went with. This place is a 5/5 for quality and customer satisfaction.
Noah Dunsmore: My wife and I were impressed with Maddalena’s from our very first meeting at the tasting. The food was incredible, and we especially appreciated the thoughtfulness of the chef when it came to ingredient sources, preparation methods, and the like. Amy was great to work with, and despite being very busy, she answered all of our emails and questions with great care and detail. Our guests absolutely loved the food as well, so much so that it was one of the biggest talking points both during the reception and in the weeks that followed. Whenever we had concerns pop up, Amy was always willing and able to find ways to make things work. Overall, the food and service were excellent, and we would definitely recommend Maddalena’s to anyone!
Brittney Wright: Maddalena’s is incredible. First off, Amy is a star. I loved working with her, and she went above and beyond to make sure that our menu was perfect for the day of. With all of the complications that COVID brought on, she worked hard to not only cater to our family tables, but to me as well. I ended up with food poisoning from the rehearsal dinner vendor, and could not eat anything on the day of the wedding. Amy and her staff made sure that I had food packaged up to take home, and boxed up some of the late night snack for me. Truly amazing and so thoughtful.Now for the food. After speaking with our guests that attended the wedding, Maddalena’s food was the top on their list. Many said that they’ve never had wedding food as good as ours was. My husband and I definitely echo that sentiment. Everything was absolutely perfect. Thank you!!
Taylor Lesky: I could not say enough good things about Maddalena’s catering. The food tasted exactly like our tasting and every single guest complimented it. I had numerous people getting married in the next year ask who our caterer was. They were also easy to work with, made the experience more enjoyable and less stressful! Definitely my favorite vendor from my wedding overall
Alyssa Bergsma: This company is so easy to work with, they were on time for everything for our wedding, their food is absolutely divine, and we have not stopped getting compliments on their work from our guests! We keep getting compliments on the seasonal salad, the beef bavette, and the airline chicken!! They made our wedding day so easy and stress free! I can’t speak highly enough of this wonderful local company!
Leslie Miller: We utilized Maddalena's Catering for both the food and bar at our December '21 wedding and we continue to get compliments on how good the food was and how amazing the bar tenders were! If you are looking for a great team to hire for your wedding, this is the one!
Adrianna L: I dealt mainly with Amy to have Maddelena's Catering do the catering for our wedding. I was more than pleased with the food & service provided. Several of our guests remarked that this was the best wedding food they ever had!I strongly recommend the sirloin which was cooked to perfection and the chicken roulades which had an absolutely delicious stuffing!I know that they were extremely busy & were short staffed...but no one would have guessed! We were very well taken care of! Thank you Amy & Maddelena's!❤️
Zachary Grifka: Amy and her staff absolutely crushed our wedding at the High Five! It's not often that you get to plan your wedding day multiple times over because of a pandemic, but having a responsive caterer certainly made it as easy as it could be! Not to mention the food truly speaks for itself - if you are on the fence about Maddalena's, please schedule a tasting. You will thank me later.

6. Vault Catering and Events - Walker

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4000 Remembrance Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534

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Dalton Crabtree: No response to online, email, or phone inquiries. No voicemail option for telephone number provided on website. Difficult/impossible to content to inquire about events and book services.
William Quinton: So the transition from the initial order request via email to the final delivery was very seamless. Coming from a fairly large company out of state it was very helpful to not have to worry about the small details and just get what we wanted when we wanted it!Plated dinner for 75 -formal with some premium entree choices. Very great staff, clean cut, young and full of positive energy. Good call using Vault catering and events. Thanks ladies and gents - Quinton.
Cherry Health Foundation: Vault Catering was amazing for us! They came through in a pinch with superb service and catering - during their busy holiday season. Great customer service and delicious food. A+ and deep appreciation all around.
Kristin Revere: Vault catered an anniversary event for my company. They did a wonderful job and our guests raved about the food. I appreciate how the worked with us on allergies. The presentation was beautiful. Thanks. Vault.
Christine King: Vault was awesome to work with when they catered my wedding. They responded to my emails and inquires right away; something that I felt like a lot of other vendors were not the greatest about. They had some of the better prices out there, and the food was delicious. I seriously still get compliments about the taco bar and desserts.We had an outdoor reception and it ended up being one of the hottest days of the year, I was very stressed, but their staff was pleasant, professional, and supportive and kept the whole thing together. I really appreciate that. They even helped us present the cake we used for cake cutting photos. I would definitely recommend them to anyone, and plan to contact them the next time I need something catered.
Kalee Warren: I'm usually one to not write reviews, but Vault catering has been nothing but exceptional for me! I hired them to cater my wedding and all my guests were very pleased and i had several compliments from our guests. Their idea of the celebration tables was nothing short of amazing. My husband and I were both able to get the food choices we wanted and the guests loved being able to try different types of food. The food was presented beautifully to our guests and right on time. I worked closely with a lady named Ashley throughout the whole process. She answered all my questions and gave solid advice. You can tell she has been doing this for quite awhile. She thought of so many things to help my day be absolutely perfect. She even made sure the workers on site had appetizers ready after the wedding for the bridal party to take along on our bus trip. Highly recommend this place!
Jodi Skinner: We had a fantastic experience with Vault! The food was amazing and they really made sure i got exactly what I wanted on our big day! The were also extremely professional and easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend!
Dan DeWard: Vault Catering provided an amazing display and great food for our event at Studio D2D. Ryan and Andy (owners) are very helpful and Meghan (lead) did an amazing job overseeing our event. She was so friendly with everyone. It was so nice not having to worry about anything and just enjoying the event. I would highly recommend Vault Catering.
Kaitlin Geschwendt: Vault is amazing... the food was incredible, and the service was even better. We received tons of compliments on our wedding reception menu, and I would definitely use Vault Catering again in the future! We did the celebration stations where you were able to pick three buffets, and we were absolutely blown away by how incredible everything tasted. The staff went above and beyond to help us accommodate all of our guest's needs.
AMBA - West MI Chapter: We have used Vault Catering for 4 years now for our annual event. I cannot say enough about the professionalism this company has. They are incredibly easy to work with and offered great suggestions to make our event perfect. We have actually used the same menu each time because our guests loved the food so much. We will continue to use Vault Catering for all of our organization's events.
Casey Lowery: We have done over 10 events with Vault. They do an excellent job every time.
Jessi Lowry: I've used Vault Catering a handful of times for business events over the past few years. They are always quick to answer my inquiries and the delivery staff is professional and prompt. Most importantly - they take care of all the details and the food is delicious! Andy is my go-to whenever I'm in a pinch.
Melissa Vander Laan: I am part of the board of directors for my state professional organization and have used Vault Catering multiple times for large conferences we put on each year. Vault has been nothing but outstanding when putting on our events. They go out of their way to assist with appropriate menu options to planning set-up for best flow during the events to the small details such as coffee/water station locations for a large group. The quality, not to mention the quantity of food prepared and provided has exceeded our expectations every time. The service staff is friendly, efficient and helpful throughout all of our events. Our conference evaluations from those who attend rave about the food every year. If you are looking for a great catering company for a few people or to serve several hundred guests, VAULT is your solution! You won't be disappointed.UPDATE - 3/17/18. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE because of VAULT! We tried a new menu option this year, at the suggestion of a our contact at Vault, and it was nothing less then excellent! Great service and customer care. Nice work once again Vault Catering.
Karina Munoz: Good burritos
Kinsey Devenport: The Vault was easy to work with and their food was amazing! Everything was perfect from the tast-testing and communication right down to the presentation on the day of. They offer a variety of menu options and were even able to accommodate the vegan members of my new family. I’m so thankful that we worked with The Vault. It was well worth it. Thank you Sarah and Andy!!
Alyson Dondzila: Simply the best food and best service of catering groups in GR. Hands down.
Nicole Swart: The food is OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD! Catered to many different diets for a bridal shower and their staff is absolutely amazing!
Jessica Snyder: We used Vault Catering for our recent wedding, and I cannot say enough good things about them. They brought exactly what we requested even though we booked them almost two years before the wedding, and the food at the event tasted exactly as it did during the original tasting! Our guests couldn't stop raving about how good it was! More than one person said it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding, hands down. We had stations where guests could create their own combinations, and the staff helped to explain what the choices were and give advice about flavor combinations if asked. The staff was wonderful to work with. They were all extremely professional and friendly. We had guests with dangerous food allergies, and Vault Catering did an excellent job keeping track of who was allergic to what, and preparing the food in a way that kept everyone safe. I cannot say enough about the quality of the food and the professionalism of the service! We didn't have to worry about one thing related to the food for our wedding, which allowed us to just relax and enjoy our day. Hats off to Vault Catering!
Remme Cortright: Vault Catering catered a wonderful corporate luncheon for us! The food was delicious and the staff were all very pleasant. I especially enjoyed how simple and easy Vault Catering made the entire process for me. I would highly recommend Vault Catering for any event! Thank you Vault Catering! I look forward to working with you again in the future!
Stacey Hale: We had a catered lunch at our firm. The service was prompt & professional. The food was great! Highly recommend.
Valencia Sanders-Coleman: Omgosh.... This was the best food experience. Everything was amazing! The staff is amazing.... Can't wait till my wedding to enjoy you guys again.

7. Applause Catering + Events - Kentwood

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· 28 reviews

2728 Birchcrest Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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Jason Chrisman: Beautiful venue. Wonderful staff. Food and drinks were very good
Juan Daniel Castro: Excellent food impeccable logistics! Applause deserve endless applause and an A+ for consistently delivering a high quality service from event design to the most minute detail during the event.
Kay Morris: Nice place
Lise Boo: Nice
Angela Lutz: We had a company holiday party here. It's held here every year. It's clean and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Michelle Kooi: The venue was nice and affordable, took a tour for a possible wedding. What blew me away the most was service. Stephanie was very kind and listened to everything we said and wrote down lots of notes. The parking lot is big but a bit sketchy. The rooms are nice and there is even a bridal suite and groom lounge too. Their catering is delicious as I have had their services at past events I have attended.
Les Ruster: Good catering service. Deserts are very good.
Jeff “Viking” S: Very nice place to have an event. The redecorating really made it much nicer.
Ray- -Ray: I was married there. I give it no stars because when the bar was opened, we would carry our drinks to our table. When we danced on the dance floor, the servers would remove our full drinks. Getting the people to buy more. Which cost us $1,500.00Complete rip off!

8. Distinctive Catering - Wyoming

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· 151 reviews

4945 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

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Sarah Stenberg: Distinctive Catering was amazing to work with. My husband and I had attended one of the tasting events and ended up going with the taco buffet and it was a big hit! Our final count and those that actually showed were fairly accurate and we still had leftovers to take home. We also did appetizers and those went over well. I would recommend this to any couple looking for catering! Thank you, Distinctive Catering!
Sarah Schultz: I attended a friend’s wedding recently and I provided the wedding cake for the evening. Distinctive catering’s food was pretty good however I let one of the staff members borrow my knife and spatula and showed her how to cut the cake and she told me she would leave my tools behind to pick up. I did not get my tools back and I have tried to call this business multiple times to get in touch with someone about picking them up, thinking they might've been taken by accident. I have not been able to get in touch with anyone. I have left multiple voicemails and emailed and still no response. I dont understand how anyone books an event with them if nobody is ever answering the phones.
Erika Richiert: I wanted to go with distinctive for my wedding. I originally wanted full service. When I asked about signing a contract and placing a deposit I was told that full service was not available and that I would be provided plastic dinnerware. Ok-fine I was going with a different bar service and that was already discussed. I sent over the deposit yesterday on 4/19, and then got to work signing the contract. It was there that I came across a policy stating that no outside china can be at the wedding. Surely I can provide my own glassware seeing that they are unable to and I’m having a different company provide bar service? Nope. They are also refusing to refund my deposit, which is very strange given THERE IS NO CONTRACT IN PLACE. If going with distinctive make sure to read the contract BEFORE sending over the deposit.
Shane Tovey: Work here! Great environment and very out going people. Great food also 😁❤️
Claire Hamlin: Highly recommend distinctive catering. We had the build your own BBQ at our wedding, and our guests absolutely loved it. Our photographer (who has shot hundreds of weddings) said it was some of the best wedding food she’s ever had. They are extremely reasonably priced, easy to communicate with, and overall just a good company to work with. The food was incredible!
Amanda Jerrett: We used Distinctive Catering for our annual holiday work party and they were excellent! Bobbie was overseeing everything and she was wonderful. The food tasted delicious and they worked well last minute changes to our dinner time. They were quick to clear the tables when guests were done eating. Definitely would recommend and use them again in the future!
Sarah Hunt: We used Distinctive Catering for our wedding over the weekend, and they absolutely killed it. The food, as well as the presentation, was impeccable. Our guests raved all night about how good the it was. The workers were polite and pleasant to work with. They packed up all of our leftover food at the end of the night for us to take. Their pricing was very competitive when compared to others, but still had the same quality if not better.I will say that we requested strawberries to not be included in the fruit salad because one of our guests has an allergy, and they were still included. We had that guest avoid the salad, but I was a bit disappointed because this was something that was communicated to them and I was advised they would be removed.Overall, I would recommend them to everyone though.
Kelsey Kadic: My company had a client Christmas party this past week and decided to have Distinctive Catering proved the food/appetizers. Not only was the food AMAZING but the two employees they sent, Marta and Daquan had great customer service and were extremely helpful. Would highly recommend!
Kalyn Moomey: This company's drivers are horrible!! One of their drivers pulled out directly in front of me in Holland and almost caused a huge accident. Then he had the nerve to roll down his window and flip me off at the spotlight. Great representation of this company!!
Kelly Boland: I arranged the Waddell Center and distinctive catering for our team holiday party, 60 people. Bre, Bobbie and the team there at the event treated us great, service and food both wonderful!! Lindsey made the pre event arrangements very easy and overall this was a great experience.
Patrick Rittenhouse: We used Distinctive for our catering and bar service. They were by far the most affordable we found and had many great options as far as food. They did great on our wedding day and the food and bar service was amazing!Our only complaint was the communication leading up to the wedding. Certain details that we confirmed 10 months out from the wedding that we were told were "recorded" were never recorded and had to be reviewed a few weeks prior to the wedding. We also felt that there was some pushback on requests that we thought were very normal.As far as the bar service, Distinctive offers very traditional packages. If we were to do it again, we wish we would have had the ability to add seltzers to the bar offerings. However, we know this is a new trend and have been to other weddings that have not offered them.All and all, we would definitely recommend Distinctive Catering to anyone looking for an affordable quality bar and catering service!
Justin Ball: We used Distinctive Catering for our bar services at our wedding and it was phenomenal! The communication was quick & efficient. The day of service was great! The two bartenders were incredibly friendly, quick to make drinks so the line was never long. I would definitely recommend Distinctive Catering.
Nolan G: My wife and I booked Distinctive Catering for our wedding and could not be happier! The planning process and communication was streamlined and stress-free. The tasting appointment was group-based and non-rigid which was enjoyable and very casual. All the food came out perfectly for the wedding and we had comments about the food, and heard abut the meatballs for days afterwards, some even attempting to make them from home days after the event. We definitely recommend Distinctive Catering!
Savannah: We used DC for our wedding catering. Food options/value for price was great. Everyone enjoyed their meal and there was plenty of food. Great communication from the team prior to the event as well.
Luv to Travel: We used DC yesterday for my son’s wedding and they were spectacular! The food was delicious, the staff was efficient and helpful and cleared dishes so quickly. I would highly recommend this caterer. We had an afternoon brunch and an evening picnic fare menu for an after party and they gladly accommodated both meals. Thank you so much for your professionalism and the great food!
Michelle Dowty: We used DC for our wedding! Overall our experience was pretty good- they always responded quickly to emails, allowed us to make changes to our menu frequently, and the food on the wedding day was really good. We did attend a tasting before our event and were not very impressed, but we had already booked with them so we just changed a couple items for our wedding. To our surprise the food was much better at our wedding and we were very pleased. I only have a few complaints: we thought for the money we paid it was ridiculous that they couldn't set up and tear down the included table linens- we had to make two trips out to GR from Kalamazoo to get them before the wedding and return them after the wedding. However, it was in the fine print of the contract so it's our own fault for not realizing that. We also didn't like the fact that we were only allowed to use plastic silverware and plates. We asked about hiring a separate service so we could have real dining wear but were told they would not clear tables if we used another company's dishware. So in order to have the tables cleared for our guests we had no choice but to go with the plastic they provided. I was a bit disappointed that there were several dirty plates left on guests tables at the end of the night. DC left long before the wedding ended so there were just dirty plates with food randomly on tables all night, including my table and I was the bride. However, the food was good like I said and they kindly boxed up a lot of our extra food so we could take it home which I did not expect.
Jennifer Smith: We choose signature buffet, the food was delicious, service was professional and above beyond. They accommodated our dietary request for a handful of vegan meals to meet guests needs. Served a wheelchair bound guest to aid her husband and got us threw dinner service on schedule. I would recommend Distinctive Catering for future events.
Isaac Black: Bobie and her team killed it. She deserves a raise at the least.
Laura McAlister: Our wedding was on 10-15-22 our ladies behind the bar were absolutely amazing. Thank you
Kelsea McConnell: This vendor did a fantastic job! All the food, drinks, and staff were AMAZING. The bartenders made our wedding so much more fun, and my guests made sure to let me know how much they loved them! We had so many food options and drinks were all amazing! I highly recommend going with distinctive!
Jamie Blake: We used DC for our September wedding and could not have been happier! Lindsey and Mackenzie’s communication throughout the planning process was phenomenal. Our food was perfectly cooked - I’ve gotten plenty of compliments on both the appetizers and dinner. The servers were so friendly and accommodating. I would hire them again in a heart beat.

9. Carole's Catering Co Inc - Grand Rapids

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· 19 reviews

3446 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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10. Martha's Catering - Grand Rapids

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· 37 reviews

1122 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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11. Clearwater Place Event Venue - Grand Rapids

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· 101 reviews

1430 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, United States

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12. Gallery Divani - Grand Rapids

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15 Ionia Ave SW Suite 150, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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13. BarFly Events - Grand Rapids

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1 Ionia Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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14. Kangaroo Kitchen and Catering - Grand Rapids

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1007 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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16. The Cheney Place - Grand Rapids

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1600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, United States

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17. CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids

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