About this vendor
As a family-owned and operated company, there is nothing Catered Creations enjoys more than planning a couple’s dream wedding. The Grand Rapids area is our home, and we love planning weddings in our community for both neighbors and destination wedding celebrators! With beautiful venues to choose from and delicious menus to make, Catered Creations provides the dedicated, passionate service you need to make your dream celebrations a reality.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- American
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
- Passed Appetizers
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Catered Creations provided the food, bar, and service for our Wedding in early October. We chose this caterer mainly based on the many 5 star reviews and I am happy to add another ...
5 star review in hopes more people choose them as their professional catering service! The level of support we received during the planning process was unparalleled. Rachel answered every email and tiny question promptly, kindly, and offered her suggestions to improve the experience for us and our guests. They were always transparent about costs and due dates, offered alternatives, and kept every detail we shared locked in so we were on the same page. The day-of service was phenomenal. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, our guests LOVED the food - some said it was hands-down the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. We loved that we were able to build the menu to match our personalities and the season, it didn’t feel like a basic wedding menu at all. Genuinely can’t say enough praises for this family-run business. Thank you to the Catered Creations team!
We were a vendor at a wedding catered by Catered Creations. After doing 150 weddings in the past six years, I have never had a caterer not let us get our food soon after the weddi...
ng party because they always understand that vendors have to eat quickly and get back to working. The manager who was onsite absolutely refused and was rude abt it to boot. When we finally got our meal, it was mediocre...things like veggies weren't seasoned well. We eat a lot of amazing meals at all the weddings we attend over the years but this was not one of them. Oh, and just like I had explained to the manager, because we had to eat so late, people started showing up at our station before we could finish eating.
Rachel was super accommodating, patient, and easy to work with. We went with their brunch buffet and a few appetizers and everything was delicious! All of our guests talked about h...
ow good everything was. Would definitely recommend working with them :)
We loved our food from Catered Creations. They were easy to communicate with throughout the whole planning process. We really enjoyed our tasting experience and menu planning proce...
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Unfortunately we ran out of chicken - one of our two buffet entrees - before all tables went through the line and some guests complained the pumpkin tortellini (although delicious) was not very hot. Catered Creations was open to conversations regarding these concerns and were gracious to follow through and refund the meals for the estimated 12 guests that did not get chicken for dinner. Thankful that they cared about us all the way through.
Catered Creations is one of the best choices we made for our wedding! Patti, Rachel, and the rest of the team were amazing to work with and made planning a wedding from 900 miles a...
way incredibly easy. We looked at a lot of different vendors but what stood out about Catered Creations was the attention to detail and their professionalism. Like most couples planning a wedding, we had no idea where to start when it came to catering. On our very first call, Patti went over every aspect in detail and provided us with every option we asked for. They were always quick to respond to any questions and made certain that every detail was ready for the big day. Rachel and her team provided top notch service for cocktail hour and dinner, even making sure to tuck away a plate of appetizers so we could get a quick bite in between visiting with guests. The food was delicious and our guests raved about it. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Catered creations was wonderful to work with! Everyone we spoke to was so helpful and organized during the planning process.
We had good feedback on the food from our guests and o...
ur venue enjoyed working with them as well. The staff made sure we had some of the appetizers as we were running around taking pictures and checked in a couple times through the night to make sure everything was going well.
Catered Creations was GREAT! I looked forward to them catering our reception for a year and they did not disappoint. Communication with them was very easy. They were quick to answe...
r any questions that I had. They also helped us work out what we could do to get what we wanted but still stay in budget. I also loved their tasting that they did. We had already booked with them, but that solidified our decision. On our big day, they were punctual and had everything set up so nicely. The food was great. As the bride, I wish I could’ve had more of it but duty called. I definitely recommend them for anyone looking for caterers!
My husband and I got married on 10/11/24 in Grand Rapids and we can not recommend Catered Creations enough! Rachel and Patti were thorough and amazing to work with throughout our e...
ntire planning process and made sure that our needs were met and everything was organized for the day of. We chose the Fall in Michigan buffet and it was amazing! The food was SO delicious!! Our guests were raving about it the entire night and for days afterwards! We know how important food is at a wedding and we were all so impressed. The catering staff on the day of our wedding were all so wonderful and nice, and even made my husband and I's dinner plates for us which was such a thoughtful gesture! Thank you Catered Creations for giving us a dinner to remember!!
Catered Creations was amazing. The food and drinks were more than I could have asked for. We had so many guests tell us how good our food was and one even said “it was the best foo...
d that they’ve had at a wedding”. Rachel and her team were very attentive and made the day/evening great for us and our guests! They traveled to our venue about an hour away and the food was still wonderful. To have Hors d’Oeuvres, dinner, drinks, and dessert all provided by one company made our planning process a breeze. Definitely recommend them for your wedding/events!
Catered Creations absolutely knocked it out of the park for our wedding last weekend— our friends and family are still raving about the food! We had the buffet with brisket, pappar...
e chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, and cornbread. Despite everything having to be prepared off-site ahead of time due to our venue not having a kitchen, the food was piping hot and chicken was melt-in-your-mouth tender. Set-up and tear-down was seamless (I didn’t even notice them come and leave) and dinner service was very efficient and with attentive servers.
They were very accommodating and communicated great! Made the process a breeze.
We used Catered Creations for our Fall 2023 wedding and it was perfect. The food was wonderful and the whole process was fast and simple. The tasting was a great way to pick and ch...
oose what we wanted and they were very accommodating. Their prices and selection were great. I would happily use them for a future event. They worked great at making sure we had food for some of our guests who had severe dairy and gluten allergies by labeling everything and going up to them personally and telling them what was safe. We did the fall in Michigan buffet and everyone was so happy with what they had.
We found Catered Creations through The Knot and could not have been happier. The food is amazing - hands down whatever you choose. Our guests did not stop raving about how great th...
e food was. They allow for all of the flexibility so you are able to make an event that you truly want to eat all of the food! The range of options help navigate dietary preferences or restrictions. We prefer vegetarian meals with lighter meat options and they had the most creative options. We had pumpkin tortellini as a main dish and it did not disappoint. Could not recommend a better option for an event. Communication was easy and always responsive. We met the owner at our tasting and she is the most genuine person who cares to make your day everything you want.
An absolute must for your event! The team is amazing to work with, super easy to get a hold of, responsive, customer service during our event was spectacular and the food was beyon...
d delicious. We received so many compliments from our guests. Highly, high recommend.
Catered Creations is the best! They made me feel like a princess on my wedding day, catering to my every needs including filling up a plate of food for me so I didn't get any on my...
dress. They kindly checked in on us to see if we needed anything and were the absolute bomb of a team! On top of that, they make amazing food, we got so many compliments on how good their food was!
Very good at communication, very professional, very kind.
Oh...my...gosh! Food is AMAZING!!! HIGHLY recommend Catered Creations for your wedding. This is not typical wedding reception food. My husband and I wanted to go above and beyo...
nd with our food and drink vendor for our guests and we nailed it with choosing Catered Creations.
Not only was the food ridiculously delicious, the staff were amazing and went above and beyond in every way possible. They accommodated our vegan guests for no additional cost as well! (We only had a couple guests with this dietary need).
Rachel lead the crew during planning and on my wedding day. She is so good at what she does and I can't thank her enough. If you're looking for a unique and delicious food and drink experience (oh and desserts too!), you definitely need to choose Catered Creations as your caterer.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND Catered Creations! From our first phone meeting to our wedding day, CC went above and beyond! Incredibly helpful with all of our questions, helping with decision m...
aking with food and timeline. The team on site were SO kind to us and our guests and made my husband and I feel so special. We were blown away with their kindness, professionalism and the way they took care of us. They literally walked through the buffet with me and made my plate so I didn’t get anything on my dress!! They would come by occasionally to our sweetheart table to check in on us or get us another drink. We did the fall in Michigan buffet for our October wedding and it was amazing! We also did a full bar and cupcakes. We have nothing but great things to say about Catered Creations. The food, drinks, and especially service were worth every penny. Do yourself a favor and hire Catered Creations!! Thank you all at CC sooo much for helping make our big day so perfect! -Joshua & Kayla Veneklasen
Catered Creations is like hiring a close family member. They treat you like family and put so much love and service into every aspect. Their cornbread and lavender lemonade will b...
e remembered by all our guests and Rachel is our fav 💗
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 decide...
d 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.
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!
Catered Creations was so easy to work with and their food was amazing! We had so many compliments on the dinner and a few guests said the cake was the best they'd ever had!
We loved using Catered Creations for our wedding! The food was delicious, and they worked with our venue so I didn't have to think about organizing anything at all. They also provi...
ded table linens and all the dishes and flatware, and kept water jugs full on all the tables. Overall it was great food and great service. We went to one of their tasting events before the wedding to pick out the food, and it helped a lot with the planning process. Would definitely recommend!
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. W...
e 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!
Best food to have for your wedding or for any special event! My husband and I got married in Greenville, MI. I have to say, planning my wedding was stressful because I lived in AZ...
during that time and I only had 6 months to plan. A lot of vendors were not available because they were overbooked or because of COVID. Chris, from Catered Creations, was always there for me. She was always immediately responsive, helpful, and understanding. She went over and beyond for us to have a spectacular wedding. Catered Creations provides many services including desserts and wedding cakes. They also have a healthy selection of food. Nobody left hungry! Our guests, especially from Chicago, were impressed! We had such delicious brisket, lemon zest chicken, grilled veggies, potatoes, and corn bread! For the wedding cake, they made a wonderful lemon blueberry cake. They were also accommodating for my gluten allergies and they reached out to Nothing Bundt Cakes to provide me a gluten free cake -- for the reception cake cutting. They also provided delicious hors d'eouves during cocktail hour! Those bacon wrapped dates, tomato soup shooters, and meat balls were a hit!
If I could give 10 stars, I would! This company has been amazing since the very first time I contacted them. The owner and whole team has been wonderful to us and even with the ch...
anges we had made through the process.
Annnd the food! Oh my goodness, it was THEE best food I have ever had. Everyone at our wedding couldn’t get over how amazing the food was too! Highly recommend!
Also, a super thoughtful thing, one of the team members carried my plate of food to my table just incase so I wouldn’t spill on my white dress. I thought that was super cool! Especially with my clumsy self ;)
Don’t hesitate, call them, and get them booked! They are worth it!
we got along with Courtney but right after the wedding we found out she was let go. She was the only one who listened and cared about what we wanted. They set up the buffet wrong, ...
and we couldn't get second servings in a to go container. For those of us who have had bariatric surgery....they do not cater to us. They took my food ( my 1st plate that I didn't get to finish) and threw it Away! they packed up food and left after they called seconds because I brought to go containers so we could nibble on the food thru the night...as soon as they heard to go boxes they took everyone's plates and threw them away while we were dancing. We paid over $3000 for this meal and we couldn't keep seconds because Kent County laws won't let them give out to go containers. I am VERY upset that our money went in the garbage literally. I will always from this day forward recommend to stay away from Catered Creations because they basically got way over paid for spoonfuls of food for our guests...all because we wanted our second round of food to be covered up because it was an outdoor reception and we didn't want our "seconds" to get any bugs on it.
The venue was appalled at their fast get away before they were even supposed to leave the venue.
That's when we found out the caterer who was supposed to be there was let go,
Unbelievably worst experience ever! I have never been so disappointed. So basically, tread lightly because they just steal your money and LITERALLY IN FRONT OF MY GUESTS..threw away everyone's food..😳😖😫
Our food was so great! Everyone was very impressed!! Not only was the food great but so was the service. We chose the T shaped buffet option and service was so fast and seamless! W...
e chose salmon and chicken and both were so fresh. I usually buy salmon from whole foods and the fish at our wedding was the same level of quality (very impressive). Catered Creations was also so helpful when we were creating our menu and gave so much guidance to make sure we were getting the most bang for our buck.
One of the things that I knew I needed at my wedding was amazing food and we had just that. From the tasting to the planning process, Catered Creations exceeded all expectations. P...
atti helped ease a nervous covid bride, and made quick changes to abide by Michigan regulations. In the end we had the best wedding with the best food with the best people! You will not regret booking with Catered Creations.
Catered Creations made the best Grand Charcuterie I could ever imagine. The food was amazing, the price was fair, the customer service was great! Many of my wedding guests said it ...
was the best reception table they had ever seen.
Having great food and service was a priority for my husband and I, and Patti and the entire staff did not disappoint! Patti was always so quick for respond to my calls/emails (trus...
t me I had a ton), and gave me her professional opinion when I couldn't make up my mind! At the reception the staff made everything so effortless and they even carried my plate for me and brought it to my table! I can't say enough how happy we are with how delicious the food was, and how spectacular the staff was. I highly, highly recommend!!
One of our priorities was to have amazingly delicious food for the guests at our daughter's wedding. Catered Creations delivered that and more! All of our interactions with their...
staff from owner to office personnel to wait staff was tremendous, and their food was outstanding. Our guests could not stop talking about the incredible food. Cannot recommend them highly enough!
Catered Creations was very professional throughout the entire process. Patti was very quick to respond to emails and was very helpful. The food was AMAZING! We took a chance and di...
dn't taste before hand - our risk totally paid off! The decor that they brought to compliment ours was honestly way cooler than anything I did lol. Overall, I highly recommend!!
Patti and the whole Catered Creations team was so WONDERFUL to work with. They far exceeded my husband and I's expectations! Throughout the whole planning process Patti was a bless...
ing for this anxious bride. She was consistently available to chat for any reason (I can't even begin to count how many late night e-mails she responded to in what seemed like a matter of minutes) and she stepped up to offer guidance and her expertise just when I needed it most. On the day of the wedding I truly can't even describe how effortlessly this team put everything together, how beautiful it all looked, and how delicious everything tasted. I still have guests raving about it! But the service truly sets Catered Creations above the rest, as a bride the small details are the things I remember the most..the successful coordination with our venue staff throughout the day, the smiles on every SINGLE service members face throughout the set-up/cocktail hour/dinner/cleanup, the help I got making my plate (I was struggling to hold my dress and without even a second to spare my plate was made AND brought to the table for me!), and even the thank you card I received after the wedding all reminded me how thankful I was to have such a WONDERFUL catering team provide me with so much more than "just food" on our wedding day.
We used Catered Creations for our wedding reception. The staff went above and beyond my expectations. The food was incredible. I didn't hear one negative comment about the food ...
or the staff during the event. We loved the beef brisket!
I can't even count how many guests raved about Catered Creations' food! During the reception and after, I kept getting compliments about the caterer. It really was delicious and t...
hey had such an extensive menu to choose from and helped us pick dishes that would work for our guests with food allergies. The food was labelled so that guests with allergies knew what they could eat. When we met with Patti, she gave us some of the most helpful general wedding planning advice we had gotten. She was great at guiding us through the decisions, and sharing from her experiences to help us make the best decisions. In the end, wonderful food and people!
One of the owners was alluring, but follow up staff was horrible. I was contacted twice after non-refundable down payment before I selected another company. They had my name and d...
ates wrong each time. Their prices are high.
Thank you so much for catering my son's wedding! We had many compliments on the food and the staff who delivered and set up the food were friendly and professional. When I returned...
the catering equipment, they made sure to ask how everything was. The communication for planning the event in the execution was excellent. Would highly recommend them!
Patti’s team catered our wedding morning after brunch and did such a fantastic job! It was at a private home and they made everything so easy. The food was fantastic and such high ...
quality! Patti was very organized throughout the process and gave fantastic recommendations!
If you want a flawlessly executed catering operation you need to hire Catered Creations Inc. My husband and I had a full day long wedding (10:30 am-11:00 pm) with two ceremonies (a...
Hindu ceremony and Christian ceremony). Patti and her team catered the evening dinner and I just have to say- the moment they got there was the moment I was actually able to enjoy my wedding because I knew things were getting taken care of. Patti is absolutely exceptional. One of the best moments of the day for many, many guests was standing up after our ceremony and seeing the catering staff there waiting for us with our signature cocktails and appetizers. The idea was genius and saved our guests a long wait at the bars for their first drink. Allie was so helpful throughout the entire process and incorporated all of my wishes and suggestions. All throughout the evening, catering staff approached me and made sure that I had what I needed. It was so extremely thoughtful. They really understood our vision for the day and were on top of every detail. I honestly believe my wedding would not be as great as it was if not for them. MAJOR thank you!!
Catered Creations was very accommodating, and I was extremely impressed with our food the day of. We chose their honey bird chicken and brisket, loaded mashed potatoes, and balsami...
c roasted veggies, and all my guests we very satisfied. They have very reasonable prices, and I love that they create and provide decorative buffet table centerpieces that match your wedding theme and colors. Highly recommend. Thanks Catered Creations!
Entire staff was helpful an accommodative every step of the way. They took a real interest in the theme/feel of the event. Shrimp and Grits “shooters “ were fabulous and they were ...
willing to customize menu. Day of event, staff was terrific.
A very positive experience- I highly recommend Catered Creations!
Catered Creations did a fantastic job catering my daughter's wedding! The food was amazing and the staff was terrific throughout the entire planning process. I would highly recomme...
nd them for any occasion!
Catered Creations, Inc. catered my wedding on December 29, 2017. My husband and I are so happy that they did! The food was amazing and presented beautifully. The staff was very at...
tentive & friendly throughout the evening. Catered Creations worked with us to serve appetizers before the ceremony and an amazing dinner at the reception. We had many different appetizers served butler style, 3 dinner stations, an after dinner "grazing" table, and a dessert bar. Our guests have not stopped reaching out to us and telling us how great the food was and how much they enjoyed the evening. We really wanted our wedding to have a different feel then a typical wedding reception. We wanted our guests to feel comfortable mingling with each other while eating delicious food together. The food we served was highly important to us. Catered Creations recognized that and delivered an amazing meal. We worked with the head chef, Janell, to create a menu that included a number of dietary concerns. My husband is lactose intolerant. We also had quite a few vegans attend, as well as gluten free guests. All of our vegan guests came up to us throughout the night and thanked us for thinking of them as we planned our menu. We could not have been happier. Thanks again for all of the hard work!
Patti and her team were absolutely amazing! The food was amazing and I wish I had a chance to eat even more. I received nothing but compliments about how great everything was and w...
ould recommend them to anyone.
If you are looking to WOW and DELIGHT with every morsel, look no further than Catered Creations! While we already had the appetizer and dinner catered through our venue, we had dre...
amed up a late night snack for our guests that were still dancing the night away. Our parents completely surprised us with a PIZZA FOOD TRUCK that pulled up curbside to our venue! My husband's favorite and main food group is pizza, so this was a perfect surprise! We were delighted with bacon, pepperoni, and cheese pizza that was grilled to perfection! Our guests are still raving about the perfect late-night snack to complete a perfect wedding day, and I have had multiple friends/family ask for their info so they can book them too! Patti and her team worked their food magic again! I would highly recommend Catered Creations for any/all catering needs!
I'm so glad that we chose Catered Creations to provide the food for our 08/25/17 wedding! All of our guests are still raving about how good the food was!! We couldn't be more sati...
sfied with the quality food and service that we received!
Catered creations was absolutely fantastic on my wedding day!!! The food was delicious and we got so many compliments on it! The communication throughout the planning process was ...
exceptional. They also did such a good job of serving/cleaning up, I barely noticed they were there! We had family style catering in a reception venue that was not easy to pull off family style, and Catered Creations pulled it off without a hitch! Thank you Patti, and the rest of the team!
I recently had Catered Creations for my wedding at Witt's Inn and it was absolutely amazing! The staff was friendly and accommodating from start to finish. Having our venue in a ba...
rn, I was worried we'd run into problems- but both the staff at Witt's Inn and Catered Creations were SO amazing to work with and both teams truly worked to make my wedding day perfect. We were able to incorporate our favorite beer into the Brisket AND had a delicious vegan option for my husband. So many guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. So extremely happy with how amazing everything was! I would recommend Catered Creations to anyone looking for delicious food and great service!
At first they were very kind and helpful, but it quickly became noticeable that they were soley in it for the money. They were not helpful when it came to anything. I personally th...
ought they were unreasonable and went against things stated in their contract. My MOH is having them cater her wedding as well, and she is having similar issues. While the food is good, the customer service is terrible.
Patti and her team at Catered Creations, Inc were so wonderful to work with for our We Still Do summer wedding in Southwest, MI. She was so flexible throughout the entire process a...
s we planned our entire day from out-of-state. Not only did she help keep everything within our budget, but she also provided some great suggestions to our menu that we would have never thought of otherwise! My mom, who is quite the picky eater, was able to attend the taste testing event for us in Michigan and had only great things to say about the food and service. When it came to the day of of our wedding, everything went as planned and the food and service were just like my mom had described...AMAZING! I highly recommended Catered Creations, Inc as the caterer for your wedding or event!
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1716 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI | MI
Catered Creations Inc.