From the first tasting to the day of the wedding, Chef Lucia was incredibly helpful in guiding us…read morewith crafting our menu. She frequently reached out to us to help us with our menu and provide suggestions. She and her staff provided top-class service throughout the process and we could tell that she really cared about our wedding experience. Lucia was in our corner from the day we booked her and was a tremendous help with planning a wedding during a pandemic. Her expertise and high caliber of cooking took so much stress off of us as we prepared for our wedding. Now onto the food. What can I say? The food was absolutely phenomenal and full of flavor. Lucia worked with us to build a customized menu, from the ground up, that was unique to us. From our first tasting my wife and I were stoked about the food and couldn't wait for dinner. Needless to say, our guests are still raving about the food. My wife and I highly recommend An Affair to Remember Catering.

Hands down the best catering I have ever had the honor to consume! I do NOT say this lightly and…read morehave had catering from quite a few others. You can really tell there is some multi-generational love, talent, and passion to cook here. From the plating, presentation of the table, to mouth watering last bite, I was in love (with food) and cannot wait until they cater to our company events in the future. Such heart and warm smiles from Lucia and staff. you can see her face light up with pride as she watches the reaction on people's faces, someone who really puts everything into what she is doing, and it's all for you! Ever since the last time we used them, each other establishment we had cater or deliver, was a let down by comparison. Truly. You have nothing to lose by taking my word on this next part. TRY THE CANNOLI.

I ordered a Classic Grab & Graze for lunch and it was perfect! Fresh ingredients, great variety,…read moreand just the right size for one person. Everything was beautifully put together and so delicious!

Amazing!!! Attended a pool party and they ordered one of the boards. So fresh!! I normally don't…read morego for them but this one was so much better than others. Could have used a bit more cheese. Cubes were cut very small for size of board but it was pretty much all gone at end of party!

We had Moveable feast cater our daughter's wedding on June…read more21st. Misty and her crew were fabulous. We had several people with food allergies and they dealt with them without any problems. The food was praised by everyone at the wedding. I would use them again in a heartbeat.

We selected The Moveable Feast to cater my daughter's Bat Mitzvah in the midst of a global…read morepandemic, and they did an extraordinary job. Why did we choose The Moveable Feast? Well, because our congregation had a small list of approved caterers, and my daughter wanted one thing for the big celebration: a chocolate fountain. As luck would have it, The Moveable Feast has a chocolate fountain front and center on its website, so they were the obvious choice. The only other thing the Bat Mitzvah Girl wanted was bagels and cream cheese, which is her favorite food and pretty much impossible to mess up. Especially when the caterer agrees to source the bagels from Zingerman's Bakehouse. But one needs more for a luncheon than just bagels, cream cheese, and a chocolate fountain. That is where Misty Rose entered the picture. She got what we were going for and helped to round out the rest of the menu. I was told we had to get the whitefish as it was a signature dish of the company, and that was a great call. The pastrami spiced smoked salmon was tasty too. Having grilled vegetables was a fantastic idea as well. If I were to have TMF cater another event I might skip the red pepper hummus, the beet and quinoa salad, and the frittata. I make all of these things at home on the regular, and not to brag, but mine are better. However, those each served a role in the buffet, which on the whole was well received. Where The Moveable Feast shined brightest was its staff. They were extraordinary! Misty for both her flexibility and her patience in dealing with a father who was planning an event at the earliest stages of Omicron. Misty also directed me to A1 Rentals and helped to come up with several floor plans to make a 20' x 40' tent feel like a celebratory space. Plus the event staff were simply heroic, setting up the tent while I was at the ceremony and having everything ready by the time our guests arrived. Everyone who braved traveling to Michigan in December amidst a growing pandemic had a great time. The bartender roaming around pushing mimosas certainly helped. As did the tent heaters, which TMF helped to get back online when one wasn't working. They called up the rental company and made sure A1 brought over a new one. Plus the TMF crew even helped to spread out some straw when the lawn got sloppy thanks to the unexpected ice storm. If you've read down this far, you might be asking yourself, "So why only four stars?" Well, if you recall, the critical components of this event were a chocolate fountain, bagels, and cream cheese. The chocolate fountain was everything the guest of honor had hoped for... and maybe more. But somehow, the caterer forgot to bring the cream cheese. And a bagel without cream cheese is like a hug without the squeeze. I know that's not actually how the line goes. Still... it's close. My personal belief is that a business is best defined by what happens when something goes wrong. In this case, their first offer was to simply not charge me for the food they didn't bring. That was not terribly satisfying. Ultimately, the resolution was a sum that was roughly equivalent to the mimosas which helped make our adult guests happy despite the omission. I appreciated the gesture, but would have preferred an outcome that did not feel as transactional. You know, like a tray of sweets, or an "I'm sorry" cake. I know I'm weird about this, but money feels kinda dirty. Although at some point it's best to just take the offer and move on. Which is exactly what I did. Would I work with The Moveable Feast again? Absolutely! Would I recommend them to anyone who asks? You bet. Would they work with me again? I certainly hope so. We had a tremendous amount of leftovers, which included a few pounds of smoked salmon and multiple pints of whitefish. We were even able to salvage some of the ambrosial nectar from the chocolate fountain. More importantly, thanks to TMF we were able to pull off a successful event in the face of some abysmal conditions. I mean... on top of everything a last minute ice storm? And despite being down a person, they did it all with a smile. Bravo!

We went to a wedding that COP catered and the food was amazing. When it came time to book the…read morecaterer for my own wedding in July 2024, we wanted COP. We met and discussed options and made a down payment for her services. About a month before the event, she sent us a message that she would no longer be able to cater for us due to a traumatic accident. We gave her time to heal and get through PT but now, a year after paying our deposit, we still have not gotten it back. We also no longer get responses to emails or txts. Wanted to share our experience so others do not have this same experience with COP.

I utilized Center of the Plate for a Baby Shower. The owner is extremely professional and timely…read morein responding to questions. She offered great suggestions and help us to find a great option within our budget when the party kept growing in guests. Communication was great through the planning period and she arrived early to deliver the food. She even helped out with a few other non food related tasks when we didn't even ask her to do so. The food was OUTSTANDING! The absolute best catered food I have ever had. The food was very flavorful, beautifully presented and high quality. Guests raved about the food and a few went back for seconds and thirds. Having owned an event planning company and worked on planning many events that required catering service, I must say that Center of the Plate is the best I've ever worked with and apparently a best kept secret of Lansing.

We hired A Catered Affaire recently for our family reunion. Jess, (co-owner ), arrived at our house…read moreand set up a large spread of delicious pulled pork, pulled chicken, green beans, coleslaw and slider rolls. All of the hot food was presented on a silver Buffet warmer, heated by sterno cans. Very fancy! The slider buns were in a beautiful wicker basket. The food was so delicious and plentiful! We ended up by having a little bit left over, more than enough to feed our hungry family. Definitely I would hire them back for future events! We appreciated that Jess stayed initially to make sure things were set up properly and we were satisfied with everything she brought. We highly recommend A Catered Affair!

From the owner: We aspire as a team to become Lansing’s Finest Caterer each and every day. Whether you are planning…read morean intimate dinner for two or the most elaborate gala for one thousand; A Catered Affairé will work with you to create an event that reflects your tastes, desires and personal preferences. We want to be your one stop shop. We are able to assist with meal planning, deliver top notch service from our friendly staff, give you beautiful displays and can provide all associated catering rental items. You can count on our professional and courteous team to make your event truly special. Take a load off and let us do the work!

Adam (his name's on the truck) is super-friendly. I don't usually care about service at all, just…read morethe food, and I was in a bad mood, so it's saying a lot that his pleasantness actually stood out to me. Seems like a guy I'd enjoy having a beer with. Every time I go to a new place, if they have chicken salad on the menu, I have to try it. I'm always searching for the best chicken salad sandwich in town. Well, this is one of them--I know, it's a BBQ truck, who'd have thought, right? It's likely because the sandwich, being grilled, lets in the smoky flavor of the barbecue, not in an overwhelming way either. But what about that BARBECUE? Well, I went there with my parents, and my mom got a Cuban sandwich, which she rated as amazing. And my dad got a rack of ribs, so we shared that too. Oh wow, so very good. I'd tasted the hints of it on my chicken salad sandwich, and having the ribs themselves was even better. Sides are pretty standard, coleslaw or baked beans, small bags of retail chips, cans of soda, nothing special. But people come to these places for the BBQ, and this guy knows what he's doing with it. I will definitely be going back for more. I don't remember what the ribs cost, but the sandwiches were like $6, a dollar or two for the sides/drink. With no line when we went, it took about 5 minutes for the three of us. I should also note that you can buy in bulk, the meats, beans, coleslaw, chicken salad. Nice if you're having a party, or just want to take some home with you. Overall, highly recommended--nothing fancy, just great barbecue, great service, fast and inexpensive. The truck is located next to Tom's Party Store, in front of the Whole Foods on Grand River.

I couldn't deny my enthusiasm about this month's assignment being carnivore-friendly given our most…read morerecent review focused on vegetarian options, that while still very satisfying, still lacked the savory gratification of meat and more meat. Smoked, braised, grilled, roasted, or fried bring it on- either when I eat out or if I'm in my own personal happy place in front of my smoker. Enter Zynda's, a southwestern restaurant that now occupies the former Red Cedar Grill (one of my all-time favorite restaurants in the area) in Williamston. The venue has been nicely updated and far more open than I recalled its predecessor. There are several dining options including a nice bar serving craft cocktails, upscale booths for a special night, and the Chimney Room which can seat up to 50 guests. Billed as a barbecue restaurant on some food sites, Zynda's menu is part Tex-Mex, part New American, with some French, Asian, Cajun, and Mediterranean elements. I usually subscribe to the theory that restaurants that do a lot of everything rarely do anything exceptionally well. Zynda's had a lot of high notes, to be sure, but a lack of focus was evident on others. What's Really Good I'm a big fan of the ribeye when slathered in the bearnaise sauce. It was aromatic and rich, but not over-powering. Not as thick as most restaurants' ribeye, the steak was still cooked perfectly and paired well with the grilled asparagus. The smoked chicken atop the Baked "mac n cheese" with penne pasta was rich in smokiness. The dish had plenty of melty cheesy goodness and benefitted from both the creamy béchamel base and the crunch from panko crumbles. Likewise, the au gratin potatoes were rich and scrumptious with a nice kick from chiles. Can I get some more of this please? The onion rings were another hit, thick-cut and crispy, the batter was less greasy than some other area favorites. On lighter notes, the Michigan Springtime Salad with carrots, dried cranberries, walnuts, capers, and feta cheese and a red wine vinaigrette, and the Caesar Salad with a citrusy punch were both quite good. What's Just Ok The Smoked Chicken Quesadilla was solid, but not outstanding. The blending of Tex-Mex and slow smoking is a tricky matter, and the meat didn't shine like it did in the pasta. Further attention to detail could have been paid to several items: the corn chowder was missing the potato and bacon pictured on the menu; the coleslaw lacked creaminess and salt; and while the Southwest Pulled Pork Eggrolls, jam packed with black beans, corn, and green chiles, were an interesting way to enjoy Zynda's smoked delicacies, the smoked pork seemed at odds with everything else in each bite rather than enhanced by them. The dipping sauce added yet another layer of taste but offered a comforting cool to the Southwestern brawl. Best Bite A southwestern smokehouse will need to bring it in the flavor department when it comes to brisket. Zynda's Corned Beef Brisket was on point. Tender and juicy, the brisket was packed with a depth of flavor from both the corning and smoking processes. The flavor was ramped up a notch when coupled with either the AZ's Sweet & Savory sauce (closer to Kansas City-style tomato base and brown sugar) or the ZBQ sauce (a zestier, vinegar-based sauce akin to a Memphis-style sauce). Served with shoestring fries and a delightful jalapeño cornbread, this smokey and hearty plate is what I expect when I think of BBQ,

Great food! Fast service as well! I ordered the Chicken Shawarma plate, hummus, and salad and it…read morewas delicious! The ingredients tasted fresh and homemade.

Checked out this food truck at Ozone Brewery on Saturday. I got the chicken shawarma plate with…read morerice, salad and humus. It was super tasty. The chicken was charred and moist and I loved that the salad had some greens outside of the standard romaine that Mediterranean places tend to offer. My husband ordered the gyro which was more like what I would consider a gyro wrap/sandwich at most places. It was served on a thin lavash kind of wrap, not on a puffy pita like you typically think of when you're talking about a gyro. I didn't try it, but he said mine was much better. The Greek fries were pretty disappointing. They were fries with just some feta on top. Anyway, I will definitely be back. My meal was awesome, and I'm looking forward to trying it again!

Wow. Amazing food. Wraps, Bowls, Salads. Drove by this…read moreplace many times and finally stopped in. Will be back as a regular. I had the Thai wrap. Delicious

This location is honestly a bit random, tucked off a very commercial lot with mostly medical or law…read morepractices. But if you can locate it, you'll be very pleased with the quality, pricing, and flavors. I recommend getting a salad rather than a wrap, since the salads are huge and come with the pita anyway! Also order an extra dressing if you are a sauce lover like me, as the one provided never seems to be enough.

They have hands down the best nachos I've ever had in my life. Their chips are exactly how I like…read moremy women. Hot, thicc, and Mexican. Their other food is good too.

Yummy food. Very attentive, friendly service! Ordered a few things while drinking beer at BAD beer…read morebrewery. Hand cut fries with smoked tomato sauce were addictive. Omg! Also ordered the cubano quesadilla and BBQ Chicken wrap- both yummy.