Kangaroo Kitchen & Catering

to take home! Roman was so professional. We originally planned on having them serve the tables but with covid restrictions, switched to boxed dinners and the presentation was stunning, they wrapped the boxes in beautiful ribbon and greenery! We were so impressed! Thank you so much, Roman, our day was perfect!

and prepared amazing food! Their selections are so unique and everything is beautifully plated.

ic into the mix it feels downright impossible. But Roman truly took all of our stress away when it came to the food. We were thrown many logistical challenges with changing venues, guest count restrictions, and onsite serving personnel, yet Roman so easily rolled with the punches and offered support and adjustments along the way. We spoke with Roman and Ashley almost daily during the week before the wedding and their care and attention to detail was genuine, thoughtful, and thorough. Kangaroo Kitchen set up a beautiful display at our hors d'oeuvres station and buffet tables and our guests literally could not stop talking about the food. They went out of their way to tell us that this was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. We still run into guests who celebrated with us and the first thing they mention is how amazing the food was. There truly aren't words to express the gratitude we have for Roman, Ashley, and the rest of the Kangaroo Kitchen team for everything they did for us on the best day of our lives. To say we recommend them would be a monumental understatement. Thank you so incredibly much for the EXCELLENCE you served this past weekend. We can't wait to work with you again!!

ry restrictions. Aside from fabulous food, the catering staff was all so kind and made sure everyone had a great time and plenty to eat. The highlight, though, is getting to work with Roman, the owner and chef. Through many COVID-related changes, he was flexible, empathetic, knowledgable, and went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was safe for our guests.

e, Port393 in Holland, gave us the recommendation to Kangaroo Kitchen as being one of their favorites. We scheduled our tasting and just meeting with Chef Roman I understood why! Him and his team are flexible with impeccable customer service, have the most unique menu, and food that is beyond incredible. If you want an elegant dinner that exceeds expectations while giving your guests a menu extremely better than your “typical wedding food” then kangaroo kitchen is the way to go! We cannot wait to blow our guests away with the menu we selected!

Not only was KKC easy to work with and extremely reasonably priced, the food was AMAZING. Everyone commented how great everything tasted at our wedding and marveled that there wasn't a single item in the buffet line they didn't thoroughly enjoy. Chef Roman even set aside some appetizers for the groom and bride since we were too busy greeting people to get it ourselves. What a great experience all around :)

us every step of the way. He made us feel so confident and comfortable in our caterer choice with every correspondence, striking the right balance of professional and empathetic. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to keep Kangaroo Kitchen as our caterer when we had to completely change venues due to scheduling and preferred vendor rules, but we did have our tasting and everything was so delicious and beautiful. I would recommend Kangaroo Kitchen with my whole heart.

ion. Due to having to hold the wedding outdoors we moved the date up from October to September. Chef Roman was booked on the new date but worked hard to be able to cater our rehearsal dinner (also outside). He provided the same unique food choices the bride and groom had sampled at their tasting. We were treated like VIPs even though we downsized from the original venue and guest count. The food was served as a plated dinner in two stages: earlier for family and the wedding party then later for friends. The servers were friendly, flexible and professional. The food was warm and soooooo delicious. We are very fortunate and appreciative to have been able to enjoy such an amazing evening. Chef Roman was a positive, calm, miracle worker. I cannot tell you how many times he reassured us all would be well. I highly recommend Kangaroo Kitchen. We will definitely use them again in the future.

ce was fantastic. We would highly recommend Kangaroo Kitchen.

gluten free meal for my grandpa with Celiacs disease. I could not recommend this company more!!

ave left over, we packed in Tupperware & brought it on our honeymoon; we ate it for 3-4 meals in a row, that’s how much we enjoyed it! Multiple times following our wedding, I’ve heard myself say, “I wish he had a restaurant that I could go to every time I was in Grand Rapids.” The heating instructions were perfect, very clear & easy for us to reheat & serve. We would choose Kangaroo Kitchen over & over again, & we would HIGHLY recommend you to anyone.

up to our event couldn't have been better and during our reception the staff continuously checked on me to make sure I had everything I needed. Seriously the best wedding food I've ever had!

I took home the left overs and ate them the next day and they were still so tasty. The wedding day buffet did not disappoint. Everyone raved about the food and the presentation...we served vegan appetizers and I think we may have converted a few to plant based :-). We had a number of plant base meals server to the table and those served couldn't stop raving about how delicious the food was . The Kangaroo Kitchen Staff was so attentive and professional managing every detail flawlessly. I highly recommend Kangaroo Kitchen, Chef Roman, his staff and the most delicious food I have ever tasted.

izers at the head table for my husband and I in case we missed them at cocktail hour. Roman and his team were so friendly, professional and easy to work with. I've heard you do not get to eat at your own wedding, but we were stuffed! Amazing family style meal with beautiful presentation. People are still raving about the food and trying to recreate his amazing salad. I would hire Roman and his team again for any event and cannot say enough about their service!

job catering a plated dinner to our 250+ guests - the service was phenomenal, presentation was beautiful, and the food was delicious! We received many, many compliments from our guests. Thank you for being a huge part of our day! We would 100% recommend Kangaroo Kitchen to anyone looking for a caterer in the GR area for a special event - you will not regret it!

table set up and which serving option made the most sense based on the ambiance we had in mind. He even recommended vendors for us for linens and desserts that we selected and were happy with, which was incredibly valuable since we were not locals. For our food choice, although we stuck with our tasting choices we also selected two appetizers that we did not taste before on a whim for our vegetarian friends and it was one of the best decisions we made, but that's a testament to how much you can trust Chef Roman and his team. It was some of the most delicious food we had. Our friends and family went back for seconds and thirds and we still receive compliments on the food today. Chef Roman and his team did a phenomenal job and we would recommend them again!

Roman and his team were amazing to work with leading up to the wedding, and so helpful, professional, and friendly the day of. Could not have asked for a better catering experience, from start to finish it was a 10! Would highly recommend Kangaroo for a wedding or any event!

oved fast, the food delicious, presentation was perfect, and he took the time to talk to us during the reception to make sure we were enjoying everything. We took home leftovers and ate them for days. Everyone raved about the food. Thank you Chef Roman and Kangaroo Kitchen for being a part of our special day!

entation, taste, and service. We received so many compliments on the food; a testimony to Kangaroo Kitchen. We would definitely recommend you in the future. Once again, THANK YOU for being a integral part of an awesome day

ing and translate it into a delicious buffet for 150+. Our guests moved through the buffet quickly and were presented options that were attractively displayed and delicious to eat.  We received many, many compliments regarding the creativity and taste of the selections.  Several guests tried items that they normally would not eat and were very impressed.  And the Chef is so easy to work with! The catering contract is thorough and easy to understand as is the event agreement.  Even in the midst of the busy wedding season, he responded to my e-mails quickly and with the info I was looking for. The chef and his team had not catered at our venue before, and he went out of his way to connect with the facility's manager. I highly recommend Kangaroo Kitchen & Catering.

ast 2 years and nothing has come close to the quality and taste of the meal you served at the LaPeer/Towns wedding! Thank you so much! Cindy L

was delicious, the temperature perfect and the presentation was a work of art! Guests repeatedly complimented us on the food. The entire process from tasting to choosing was enjoyable! Romans flexibility and wide range of choices allowed us to choose what we wanted to serve our guests versus having a limited number of options. I would recommend Roman/Kangaroo Kitchen for any event for a truly delicious experience!

and help us create a wonderful evening to celebrate with our family and friends!

our wedding and would highly recommend anyone in the GR area to go with them!

ng guests!) but yet they did it. I didn't tell any of the guests the food was vegan and throughout the night I kept receiving compliment after compliment about how amazing the food was, how it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding, etc. I also had a guest who works in the catering business, and she came up to me and told me that Roman & his team were the best caterers she's ever seen at a wedding. They are extremely organized, great at what they do, and amazing with other vendors and guests.

shows! From sitting down with you for your tasting to providing an excellent and friendly staff for your event, every detail is accounted for and well thought out. We received detailed and updated copies of our BEO as changes were made so everyone was constantly on the same page and nothing ever slipped through the cracks. Chef Roman made sure that we chose the right menu for our crowd and our event, taking into consideration weather/temperature, venue, event flow, decor, etc. to make sure it was exactly what we were looking for. There are countless options to build the package that fits your event needs, and he was able to provide recommendations, honest opinions, and flexibility at every turn. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, perfectly portioned, and absolutely delicious. Perfect choice for our wedding!!

es aside. My parents told me that anything Roman makes would be amazing. When we actually got to taste our food at the wedding for the first time, we immediately had the same thoughts as my parents. So delicious and the presentation was beautiful.

aken care of, and so did our guests!

led menu, and was with us the entire way of the planning process, taking a lot of the stress away from the planning all together! I would highly recommend Chef Roman to be a part of your special day!

ng an overall excellent experience. I would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for memorable food at their wedding!

nd thoroughly. We did a tasting at his intimate catering hub in Grand Rapids, and it was such a neat experience. We were able to bring two guests, and to be the only four guests at his service was so special. Roman was so helpful when we couldn't decide what choices to give guests. The food was all so amazing, it was a struggle! His recommendations were on point. Pricing was reasonable, and I honestly felt like the quality of his food far surpassed the pricing. At our reception guests RAVED about the food and dessert shooters(even my extremely finicky aunt did), and we were told that guests were going back for seconds and thirds of everything. The presentation was beautiful, colorful, and fresh. The staff of KK was friendly, warm, and helpful. They boxed up all of the leftovers for us, and my family was able to take them all home! I was so excited that I was able to eat my wedding meal the next day. They even thought to leave appetizers at the head table for us! Lastly, Chef Roman was catering another event the night of our wedding, but still managed to stop by later in the night. He made sure we were happy, and wanted to meet our parents. It was a thoughtful touch. My only regret is that I can not order some of his amazing food items on a regular basis. Time to find some excuses to order catering! Thank you Chef Roman!!!!

but it was perfection.

ng the wedding from out of town. He answered questions and was super responsive to all of our emails. Out of all our vendors, he was the most responsive and communicative and I can't thank him enough for that. Additionally, he worked with us when one of our guests has a special diet and was able to accommodate it no problem. Most importantly, our guests loved the food! We live in the DC area and are huge foodies, so one of the biggest things we wanted was fabulous food at our wedding. Kangaroo Kitchen did not disappoint. We had the cilantro lime shrimp, pork belly and roasted pear skewer, smoked bacon and Gouda cheese balls, and sun-dried tomato, rosemary, and cannelloni bean dip for appetizers and they were so good! The roasted vegetables, and roasted sweet potato and freekah salad (everyone loved the salad and raved about it after) were fabulous! And then the mains we chose of the beef brisket with apricot rice and the Chicken saltimbocca with the celery root mashed potatoes were both awesome! We decide last minute to add their Amaretto chocolate coconut balls (I could have ate a plate full!), which was a nice way to end the meal before cake and dessert. We had so many compliments after the wedding (and still are getting them) on the food. We could not be happier! On the day of the wedding, we had an outside ceremony and dance floor at our venue, Camp Blodgett, set up with a tent and it ended up pouring during our cocktail hour. Ashley (our lead contact on our wedding) and the Kangaroo Kitchen staff helped move tables around quickly so our band could set up inside instead. They were awesome at stepping in and helping when we had an unexpected turn in weather. And I can't thank them enough for keeping dinner and clean-up flowing smoothly despite the unexpected change in the layout last minute. My day-of coordinator said they were one of the best catering companies she has worked with. Additionally, the family style meal was perfect for our venue and I am so glad Chef Roman suggested it. With the layout getting tighter with moving dancing inside, we definitely had the extra room because we didn't have a buffet set up. Overall, I highly recommend Chef Roman and Kangaroo Kitchen for your caterer. The staff went above and beyond for us, the food was amazing, and even with last minute changes, they made sure everything ran smoothly making it a great wedding day for us! We cannot thank them enough!

hat we wanted and adjust as needed. He even suggested a second tasting when we couldn't narrow our decisions. We looked forward to our frequent interactions and learning when new things had joined his menu! The day of the wedding was perfect! He arrived plenty early and set-up was smooth and fast. The display was beautiful and he even brought his own decorations to spoof it up even more. When he saw us being pulled in many different directions, he asked if he could get us dessert before it was gone and set it at the head table for us- so very appreciated!! At the wedding and since, many of our guests have just raved about the food! I can't tell you how many times we heard "the food was amazing" or "this is the best wedding food I've ever had" or "this is the best catered food I've ever had." Our next wish is that we can attend a wedding catered by Kangaroo Kitchen so that we can savor the food and go up for seconds without feeling like we needed to socialize with all of our guests instead. I can't say enough good things about Kangaroo Kitchen! Also, with Chef Roman's no added fees, he is right on par cost-wise with even those caterers who look cheaper on paper, but then charge additional service fees and taxes. Do the math and go with the better food- you won't be disappointed!!

Many of our guests commented on the food being outstanding and the best wedding food that they'd had. Roman was very flexible and creative and very willing to help create a menu that met all of our wants and expectations. I will certainly use Roman and his team for any large catering events in the future! 10/10 experience!

r wedding day without a single hitch. The food speaks for itself and it was nothing short of amazing. We had so many people compliment us on having the best wedding food they have ever had! It is creative, beautiful, and most of all, delicious! From our cocktail hour all the way to the end of coffee service, Roman and his staff were professional, friendly and made everything run so smoothly. Roman made a point to go over and check in with my parents and make sure that everything was to their liking- a touch that went so far with my dad. We have nothing but the best things to say and they come with our highest recommendation. You will not be disappointed if you choose to use them for any event!

ng the food was, all of our guests loved it! I married an Australian man so it was fun to be able to incorporate some australian food into our wedding! We can not thank Chef Roman and his team enough for such a delicious amazing dinner! I would rate Kangaroo Kitchen above 5 stars if I could, because it definitely deserves it!

ute we had to omit something from our wedding menu and he made sure it did not go to waste he had it donated to a local food kitchen. We will definitely use kangaroo kitchen in the the future. :)

ng and hit with our theme perfectly. I cannot say enough good things about Kangaroo Kitchen!

ations. We got so many compliments. The service was phenomenal. People went for seconds. We did buffet style and everyone ate quickly!!! Highly recommend. Chef Roman does phenomenal work and he was an absolute pleasure to work with!!

nd we were even given some leftovers to take home the night of the wedding! We could not have been any happier with Kangaroo Kitchen and how smoothly everything went. Thank you for all your help, Chef Roman.

asked him if he could make a menu that was entirely gluten free, and everything (except the chicken of course!) vegan -- and he did so with ease. Chef Roman takes great pride in his work, and rightly so: he does not cut corners and insists on delivering the very best. His presentation of the food on the buffet tables really blew us away -- above and beyond what we had imagined. Thank you Roman, for working with us and our needs and serving the best wedding feast our guests had ever experienced!

ppreciated how open he was to accommodating different dietary restrictions. My brother is allergic to dairy, and he readily swapped some ingredients out to make more menu options dairy-free. He also suggested items and twists on his dishes to fit our fall inspired theme. Our wedding guests are still raving about how delicious and unique the meal was. At the reception, Roman and his team had a small plate of each of our appetizers awaiting my husband and I at our seats. It was such a kind (and yummy!) gesture.

e compliments about our wedding, the most received by far was "the food was the best we've ever had at a wedding." So many of our guests asked who our caterer was and wanted Roman's contact information. The appetizers, salads, and main courses were perfect. In a world where wedding food has become dull and predictable, Roman and his staff at Kangaroo Kitchen provide a delicious change of pace turning the catering world on its head by offering dishes that are creative and fresh. Our guests raved about all of the dishes ranging from the Vietnamese pulled pork served with daikon and red cabbage relish with siracha aioli, to the salmon served over Moroccan couscous with tomato, cucumber, capers candied walnut and raisins. The food was also beautifully presented, especially the assorted roasted and grilled vegetable platter with roasted beet aioli. Chef Roman met with us prior to our wedding and allowed us to taste all of the dishes prior to signing the contract. We know that when our families think of our wedding day 10 years from now, they will still be raving about the food. Book Kangaroo Kitchen for your wedding and you will not be disappointed; they are truly a West Michigan treasure.

man is not only a talented chef, but was a wonderful, professional, friendly, person to work with. Our tasting was done privately in their store and the atmosphere was almost like a date night. It really made us enjoy the food even more. Afterwards we all sat and talked and hashed out a terrific menu. BY the time our wedding rolled around, a few things were no longer on the menu, but Roman recreated them for us anyway. He was willing to work with us up until a few days prior to the wedding to add coffee service, more or less plates, etc. Day of, we had 160 guests work through 2 buffet lines in less than 30 minutes. All the food was fresh, hot, beautifully prepared and plated. Every guest told us it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding, better than most restaurants! If that's not a compliment, I don't know what is. Kangaroo Kitchen was one of the best wedding choices we made. Hands down.

e raving about the food (especially the apricot glazed salmon--SO good!). Also, I asked the chef to make some menu changes due to some family allergy issues and he did so easily, but then on the day of the wedding we realized he included both our original item as well as our allergy free replacement item at no extra charge! Class act! Dinner buffet service was a breeze, they cut our cakes for us and we had a delicious meal without a single snag. Thanks Chef Roman and staff!

is flavor combinations are unique and bursting with flavor (try the Vietnamese Pulled Pork BBQ)! Our guests took notice and raved about the meal. Thank you to Chef Roman and his team - you knocked it out of the park!

of our major goals was to have good wedding food that people wanted to eat... mission accomplished! We served amazing food that everyone is still continuing to rave about and stayed within our budget. Absolutely love Roman and recommend him for any event!

traditional plated wedding food. We had the idea to have a "Breakfast for Dinner" theme - On our first date, my husband and I actually met for brunch, and breakfast is also something we love making together! When we met with Roman, the owner of Kangaroo Kitchen, he loved our idea and started brainstorming all of these great breakfast options we could have. On our wedding day, our guests were blown away by the food. They were impressed by the uniqueness of the foods used together, especially the Stuffed French Toast! We were very thankful Roman was able to take our idea and turn our dinner in to something we, and our guests, will always remember and crave!