Abundance Catering LLC

r surprise guests 😅 The plating service was seamless and the wait staff and bartenders were so kind and flexible. We would very much recommend them if you’re having a wedding in Northern Michigan!

nd but it was a little frustrating. We had our event coordinator set up the dining room because that was an extra charge and we hired a boutique bartending service because they charged a lot for that even to put beer on ice. We were also disappointed because we paid extra to have them cut the cake and the pieces were tiny slivers and they did not replenish and only a few people got cake and I had SO much leftover. We also paid extra for coffee and it was a cheap looking bunn that was put behind the bar so no one knew about it.

nce, too. It was so good - so clean and so obviously fresh and local and just superb. I will add this point, though: Weddings, while joyous, are necessarily stressful events with lots of moving parts. The organizers (usually family) are at a high rev and the emotions also run high. What struck me most about the staff and team (beyond the fabulous food and attentive service) was the calm that descended as they set up around our slightly elaborate event. There was never any question that we had to worry about Abundance Catering. Their professionalism impacted our entire wedding team (again - mostly family). At the moment of highest tension (just an hour or two before the event) they descended like a warm blanket, helping ensure a fantastic event. Also - get the barbecue. And the pineapple/bacon appetizer. And the infused watermelon appetizer. And the vegetarian options! (I'm a meat lover - but I devoured the mushroom and rice combo and it was perfectly filling on a long day.) Also - the barbecue! When our boisterous crowd thanked the Chef and his team, someone shouted "YUM!" Then we all shouted "YUM!" It was a spontaneous moment of joy and appreciation. Hire them immediately: Great food and great service and great value and great ethics and just plain greatness.

terms of presentation and quality as well as having raving reviews. When we visited the area to book our venue, we asked locals for their recommendations everywhere we went while in the area & Abundance was the 1st vendor locals recommended every time, so we knew they’d be excellent & we weren’t disappointed! From the start, George and his team were friendly and accommodating to our every need. George is knowledgeable, experienced & most importantly, passionate about food. He was happy to discuss every detail with us. He and his team worked diligently with us through several iterations until we arrived at the final menu. When I flew out to Northport, MI to do a tasting (we live in CT), we were so happy with everything we had a hard time choosing what to put on the menu & ultimately had 4 plated selections for our guests! We opted for the seared chicken with cherry ginger glaze (Cherries are a MUST in Northern Michigan), mango lime pouch roasted tilapia, prime rib with rosemary au jus & roasted portabella mushroom as our main dishes. We received so many compliments from guests throughout the reception, many of whom said it was the best food they’d ever eaten at a wedding. Many of our guests are from the New York City area and were so impressed which speaks volumes to the world class level of catering Abundance offers. In addition, the hors d'oeuvres were phenomenal-- most, if not all of the produce was locally sourced & beautifully presented. If you are planning a wedding in the Traverse City area and are looking for delicious food & exceptional unpretentious dinner service at a very reasonable rate, go with Abundance Catering; you & your guests be happy you did!

was friendly, professional and helpful. Daniel was with me every step of the way during the planning process, answering questions, responding to emails and calls super quickly, coordinating rentals and communicating with other vendors, totally above and beyond. I cannot recommend Abundance Catering enough, I am so glad we hired them.