Great Lakes Culinary Center

food was and how cool the venue was. We are very happy with choosing the culinary center for our wedidng

e - which they offered to do without me requesting it. We had a separate venue for dinner and as such were not able to decorate. Erika offered to throw things together for us so that we wouldn't have to! If I could do it all over again I wouldn't hesitate to use them. You cannot go wrong here.

rfectly in the space for the reception. We had our ceremony outside in their beautiful yard area where they have a garden and so many potted plants, we barely had to decorate the outside area. Erika and Emma are super quick to respond to any questions we had and the day went off without a hitch. Unlike some other vendors, they are super accommodating if you want to hang lights, pictures, signs etc. We got so many compliments on the venue, the food, and the drinks (we chose to do tier 2). The prices are pretty comparable to other places, but what you're really paying for is the unique venue and the delicious food. So worth it. An amazing place that gave us an unforgettable day.

like an exaggeration but, believe me, it was! From day one, the Event Coordinator Erika was beyond helpful and accommodating. The planning process was smooth and as stress-free as planning a wedding can possibly be. The food is to DIE for-our guests were raving about how delicious everything was, how large the portions were and the great bar options. We also added a bourbon tasting bar, which was a special touch that only a place like a culinary center with a chef's expertise could really pull off. The venue itself is a perfect blend of classy, rustic and contemporary. The garden outside is gorgeous and made a great backdrop for our ceremony. My very picky grandmother said to me that she could find no fault in the entire evening-a true testament to GLCC's perfection. The staff working the night-of was also extremely kind and attentive; they (and everyone involved) went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. I would plan another event at GLCC in a heartbeat-Thank you, Erika and Chef Reva for a spectacular evening we will never forget!

the parts of the wedding that guests care most about are the food and atmosphere. Your family and friends are looking to celebrate with you on your special day. So when you celebrate, you want it to be one of the best times possible, and the Great Lakes Culinary Center will provide that for you. Why do I say this? Because what we were looking for was something different, unique in both atmosphere and attitude. We wanted Michigan beer and wine at the bar, and we wanted “breakfast for dinner”, a brunch at 6pm. We tried many other venues in the Detroit area and the event coordinators either looked at us with blank looks, suggested that we couldn’t do that, or tried to push us to the same old plated meals that they always served. Not Erika, and not the Great Lakes Culinary Center. To start with, they are actually interested in supporting local businesses, specifically Michigan beer and wine. When we went to do the menu, the answers were: “yes”, “sounds good”, “how about we modify this”, and “let me talk to the chef”. Erika was also very helpful with practical suggestions, making sure that the menu that we were looking for worked with our budget too. Which is exactly what you want to hear from your coordinator: thoughts, positive comments and work arounds! Erika was never negative and always helpful in finding ways to make everything work. And the food… I am so very very sad about the food. It was so very good. But I didn’t get a chance to stuff myself silly…those pesky guests, the dancing and whatnot got in the way. My wife feels the same way. Our guests however, were and still are raving about the dinner, drinks and desserts. Bottom line: Myself, my wife, and my family have been to a LOT of wedding venues over the years in Metro Detroit. This was by far the best food, the best bartenders, the best wait staff overseen by the best head chef that we have experienced. I highly recommend this location for your special event.

he way to go! The prices were reasonable and we were very pleased with the display. The bistro lighting and accent wooden wall added so much character to our ceremony/reception. I was worried about pictures since our wedding was held in September, but the upkeep of the garden made for some phenomenal photos .We had about 130-140 guest and the room was spacious enough to accommodate everyone!! The only issue we had was coordinating time and schedules for prewedding day meetings since the center has a schedule of it's own. However, Erika was very accommodating and made things happen !

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ur guests enjoyed being outside to talk (and drink - a bar was set up for their enjoyment) on a spectacular evening. I couldn't be happier with our decision to use Great Lakes Culinary Center for our reception. We are an "older" couple and wanted a unique venue and they delivered beyond our expectations. Our 30 something year old nieces and nephews were the greatest endorsement of a successful party - they thought it was one of the best receptions they had ever attended!!

d! She even incorporates vegetables and herbs from the venue’s own garden as the season allows. Erika, the event coordinator, is a great communicator and was very knowledgeable and always helpful. She responded promptly and thoroughly throughout the planning process and handled everything the day of the wedding masterfully! The event staff who worked the wedding were all courteous, helpful, and friendly. We had so many comments from our guests about what a cool venue it was, how delicious the food was, and how great the bartenders/servers were. Great Lakes Culinary Center sincerely exceeded our expectations in every realm and I cannot recommend it enough!

aff is fantastic, they are very helpful and flexible. I thought the bar was particularly great... There are endless options when it comes to food and drink for your event. The building is great and very elegant, we had minimal outside decorations for our wedding, and everything was still gorgeous.

ifferent from the typical venues, but within our budget & GLCC was the perfect place!! We have never seen a venue like it & all of our guests are still raving on how neat of a place it is...from the ambience to the food to the staff! Erika (the events coordinator) was absolutely wonderful, very personal, super positive & incredibly accommodating. I felt like I was saying goodbye to a friend when it was all said & done. Chef Reva is very talented & can whip up the most delicious food! We actually had a hard time deciding on a menu b/c there were so many options. She sat with us during our tasting & wanted to make sure we loved what we were getting. We felt the entire experience was very personal & catered to our style/liking. This place is a MUST SEE in person!!! Thank you to the entire staff at GLCC for making our wedding planning & reception absolutely perfect! You guys are wonderful!

atmosphere, food, and service of the event! I would highly recommend anyone to GLCC – they will not be disappointed!

and helpful all along the way. I received so many compliments on how elegant and top notch our reception was. We hosted approximately 140 folks in the space and had plenty of room for dancing and a head table, not to mention a cake table, a caricature artist, an appetizer display and a lounge! Great venue if you're hosting a medium sized wedding and want to be a bit more In control of your setting.

ad seen were so inflexible. The menus were very standard and the decor was nothing special and, I don't know how to say this....there wasn't any room for creativity? When we walked into GLCC I was stunned by the decor. The outside of the building is very unprepossessing. When you walk in you enter a funky, urban oasis. The floors are finished cement, there are reclaimed wood walls, and hanging Edison light fixtures. The overall vibe is both industrial and very warm and welcoming. Then you meet Erika, their event planner. She is amazing, organized, flexible, helpful...everything you want in a planner. And, it may sound selfish, everything I wanted to do received a resounding "yes". Now, my requests weren't too crazy - I didn't bring in a live koi pond or anything - but I was able to hang things on the wall, move furniture around, bring in games, hang a disco ball...it was great! I haven't even gotten to the best part: the food. Oh my word the food. THE FOOD. No iceburg lettuce and dry chicken here, although I'm pretty sure the the Executive Chef, Reva Constantine , could turn even that crap into something amazing. We started with a huge array of appetizers which, unfortunately, I only got a nibble of. We had some classics: bruschetta, mini chicken tostadas, and some fun twists: savory pop tarts, bang bang shrimp on jasmine rice. For the salad course we had a cabernet poached Bosc pear with field greens, Bleu cheese, dried cherries and bacon vinaigrette. For dinner we had filet mignon with mushroom risotto, lump crab cakes with lemon beurre blanc, and pork tenderloin with whipped sweet potatoes. I tried everything and it was wonderful and completely memorable. For dessert, we had an array of homemade doughnuts and pies and my husband and I had an apple bourbon cheesecake for our cutting. Oh my word, it was so good. I took the whole pie stand with the cheesecake and my hubby and our forks and we just hunkered down with it. If you want a beautiful, fun venue, great staff, and epic food you have to go to Great Lakes Culinary Center. PS - even the bathrooms are awesome.