Bill from the Smoking Pit catered my wedding at Hydrangea Blu Barn and it was absolutely…read morephenomenal! We had chipotle bacon on a stick for an appetizer along with sausage and peppers and smoked chicken wings. For dinner we had pulled pork (amaze-balls!), smoked turkey and beef brisket. For sides we had corn on the cob, mac n' cheese, cheese potatoes (with bacon, amazing!) and homemade corn bread with honey butter. I thought I was going to bust out of my dress, I ate so much food. Everyone I talked to was raving about the food and going on and on about how it was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding. Bill had his smoker on site so that the food came out fresh and he had amazing staff who kept the pans filled and the food hot. One thing I loved about Bill's set up was that he used a lot of marble and pedestals to create a beautiful buffet. This avoided the plane-Jane hotel pan look that you get with some other catered buffets. As far as price goes, Bill's pricing is very competitive compared to some other caterers in Grand Rapids. I want to have another wedding just so that I can have more barbecue. Thanks Bill for making my wedding extra awesome!

From the owner: We specialize in catering events your way. You don't have to conform to a canned menu. We design…read morean event to fit what you want not what we want you to have. We coordinate the look of the displays to fit your specific event.

Catered Creations was amazing at our wedding this weekend. Not just the food, but the people. Great…read moreto work with. We had an outdoor wedding and weather was threatening to be an issue. We really wanted to do family style service, but talking the day before we were in a situation that it made sense to go buffet style just in case. Patti could tell I wasn't happy making that decision. She told me to give her a few and called me back. She pushed me back to doing family style with a buffet back up, and it turned out perfect. The weather was great, and had she not decided to go the extra mile to make family style happen, it wouldn't have. Also, the food! Pot roast was amazing and people couldn't stop talking about the pumpkin tortellini. And as another reviewer said....THE CORNBREAD! A pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.

Used Catered Creations for a Birthday Party and was extremely satisfied. The wait staff was…read moreknowledgeable about the excellent food provided and did a fantastic job. Everyone associated with Catered Creations was wonderful to work with. I would recommend this establishment to anyone regardless of the venue. THANK YOU!!!!

I've used Martha's Catering for some smaller events and have had a good experience. Pricing is in…read moreline with other places I received quotes from, but it's still kind of pricey. I filled out the form on their website and they contacted me quickly. I was able to pick up my catering order at their facility on Michigan Street. Everything was packaged carefully and securely, which I really appreciated. They can provide sternos and pans if you need them, as well as napkins, cutlery, etc. The food was pretty good and people seemed to like it! I will definitely keep Martha's in mind for future catering needs.

We used Martha's for our wedding dinner, and couldn't be more happy with their service. We did not…read moreend up doing a tasting beforehand, but all of the food was amazing! Our guests were raving about it all night. I appreciate that Martha's helped us accommodate a few vegan guests too, and had several great options other than a boring pasta dish. Definitely recommend!

Most everything I've ever gotten here was good (and I've been here A LOT). Their cooler section has…read morea great selection of things you can grab and cook at home! Takeout is great, too. Their family meals are a great price and provide SO MUCH food! Their sausages are to die for (I particularly like the smoked ones). The only thing I'd steer clear of is the smoked wings. Otherwise, stop in and get fed!

Quality of food is top shelf, offerings are eclectic, as well as savory and substantial. My reason…read morefor dropping two stars are as follows: 1. Standard smoked/barbecued offering are similar is size and quality as other places nearby (eg. Mission BBQ and City Barbecue (though City is a franchise); 2. My favorite product is seldom offered - smoked wings, which are: a. huge and b. awesome and tasty. That's my review and I'm sticking to it.

If you enjoy tender, smokey, spicy brisket with generous portions, then this is the place for you…read more I arrived hungry and am leaving really full. I ordered the Sloppy Scott and got a sandwich with incredibly flavorful and tender brisket ends, coleslaw with a lot of crunch, and pimento Mac and cheese that was incredibly creamy and delicious. The brisket had just the right amount of spice that let you know it was there. If I lived in Grand Rapids Two Scotts would be a regular stop for me.

I think the last 3 or 4 times I've gone here they've been out of everything worth getting by…read more11:30am. They're decent bbq but they're just a pulled pork place after noon.

We hired CK to cater our reception at the Box Factory for the…read more Arts in January. I can't thank CK Catering enough for making this important day headache-free and so memorable. Everyone loved the food and unique presentations. The staff were incredibly friendly and flexible and a joy to work with. They made me feel so important, like this was the biggest day of the year for them and I know they are very busy. I can't say enough positive about them but by far the most helpful thing was something rather unexpected. About 2 months before the wedding, I met with them over the phone and in person to go over their pre-wedding questionnaires. Not only did this form help make sure we were on the same page with absolutely every detail, the process helped me realize some areas where I had been a little delinquent in my planning. This was especially helpful for the DIY bride. Highly recommended for any upcoming event.

I would recommend CK catering to anyone and everyone whether it be for a small or big event…read more Unfortunately we had to cancel our wedding a month before due to contracting Covid and other reasons ( we're so incredibly sorry for canceling last minute). There's no doubt in my mind CK would've exceeded expectations. Not only are they very responsive to emails and calls, they remained helpful with any questions we had. Our families had done a taste testing with them, and everyone had loved everything CK presented. From the main courses, to the sides, and even the toppings. Everything was phenomenal. They even had a display and options on how you want your table set, from different glassware, plates, etc etc. I don't remember what kind of juice they were presenting that I went back for too many times, even that was delicious haha. Saving the best for last. The main thing that drew me to CK was they offered a day of wedding coordinator. We were so fortunate to work with Melissa. She is responsive, clearly knows what she's doing, and is more helpful than we could've asked for. She listens, she plans, and she is so dang sweet. I could've talked to her for hours, she makes you feel comfortable. I trusted her with my wedding, and I would've continued to do so through and through. And highly, highly recommend her. I wish we could have continued working with Melissa and the CK team. Thank you for the work that was put into this. I wish you all nothing but the best.

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.

What a fantastic experience. We had a post-wedding dinner party & are so glad we went with Gilmore!…read moreThey handled check-ins beforehand with professionalism and cheer, setup was a breeze and our on-site manager Brooke was very accommodating and kind. The buffet setup was excellent--no waiting till the food was down to the last scoop before refilling. And everyone raved about the food! I couldn't be happier and would use Gilmore again in a second.

We had our wedding catered by Gilmore this past weekend and it was great! Everyone raved about the…read morefood (we had three different appetizers and a two-entree buffet) and the presentation. Our guests' needs were pretty complex (multiple allergies, vegetarians, children, etc), and they handled it kindly and seamlessly. The servers were great (Jessica and Tim, I think?) and Charlie, the catering manager, was absolutely a delight! We had a small problem that Charlie rectified before anyone was even aware it was an issue. Kim, who helped us set up our menu in the first place, was also great. She let us do two different tastings with her to finalize a menu that would accommodate our guests, answered all of my emails promptly, and made one of the most important parts of any wedding feel like a breeze. I would absolutely recommend them.

Carole's catered the Rockford Sportsman's Club Banquet and did a great job. The food was delicious…read moreand the service was courteous and attentive. All the food was freshly prepared. I recommend you give them a call.

From the owner: Carole's Catering is a full-service caterer offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as hors…read mored'oeuvres and dessert. We offer full-service buffet-style catering. Menu items include full entrees like seasoned roast chicken and home-style Swiss steak, sides including garden salad, seasonal vegetables, and a variety of potatoes. Some of our lunch items include croissants, wraps, and sandwiches. Our dessert menu features homemade cakes and brownies, cookies, pies, and ice cream. You can also choose from our specialty hors d'oeuvres including assorted croissant sandwiches, mini quiches, wings & meatballs, dips, crackers, cheese balls, assorted fruits and vegetables, and much more. The variety is endless. Carole's Catering is a company you can trust to be on time and prepared, and provide exceptional customer service - we aim to please. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Carole's Catering today at (616) 776-1232.

Very disappointed with this caterer. All was great until they released the head table, just to find…read moreout that there were no taco shells for our taco bar. They are refusing to refund any money besides the cost of the shells--which is way less than the amount that a guest (who had to leave venue) had to pay at a local grocery store--therefore I'm having to pay more to the guest than I'm getting refunded. They also packaged the bags so full that the bags busted open and the food was unusable. But they won't take responsibility for that either--as they "aren't responsible for food after they leave." I have never been so disappointed with a company.

We scheduled our wedding for May 2020, and ended up having to reschedule it due to COVID. Adeline…read moreLeigh Catering has been amazing. Even before we decided to reschedule, we received an email from them stating they would be flexible with us if we needed to change the details of our event. That was such a huge weight off our shoulders. The food we've tasted has been so yummy, and part of the reason we're disappointed we had to reschedule is because we were really looking forward to the dinner at our wedding! Our new wedding date is in May 2021; if something between now and then changes, I'll update my review, but I really don't anticipate that happening :)