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Above & Beyond Catering and Events

Above & Beyond Catering and Events

Grand Rapids, MI
4.7 out of 5 rating, 81 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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    Kristen I. Sent on 11/20/2023
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    Wonderful Experience!

    Above and Beyond catered our wedding in September of 2023! Sammy was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She was very communicative and made the whole process very easy and answered any questions that we had. The day of the wedding went very smoothly and the food was wonderful. I as the bride only heard good things from our guests, and did not hear about any issues later on. We definitely recommend their services for any occasion!!

    Above & Beyond Catering and Events's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Kristen! It was an honor to serve you and Zach for your big day!!
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    Chris Sent on 08/31/2023
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    Excellent in every way!

    We got married in August 2023 and used Above and Beyond for our caterer. We both agree that they did go above and beyond our expectations! We worked with Sammy from start to finish, she guided us through the menu options, prices, timeline and addressed every detail. In addition, she was quick to respond to any questions we had along the way, and she really made the process very easy. The staff members at our reception were friendly and professional and did an amazing job as well! In addition to all that, we are still hearing from our guests how delicious the food was! We would not hesitate to use Above and Beyond catering again and highly recommend them to anyone who has an upcoming event. Above and Beyond Catering is simply excellent in every way!

    Above & Beyond Catering and Events's reply:

    Thank you Chris for your very kind words! You and Heidi were a dream to work with! We wish you both the absolute best in your future together!!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/15/2022
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    Food was excellent, my guest were very happy 😃

    Great experience with Above and Beyond! The presentation was awesome and the staff was great! Very happy with our choice!

    Above & Beyond Catering and Events's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words! You and Mike were a pleasure to work with! Congratulations again to the newlyweds!!
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    Patti D. Sent on 11/09/2021
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    Such a wonderful experience,great food.

    I was very nervous about the food. Having never had their food before I wasn’t sure what to expect. We had a rather large wedding so it was our biggest expense. It was absolutely delicious! Everything was first rate! Our guests were extremely complimentary regarding the meal. Everyone at A and B was very professional and very accommodating. I would definitely recommend them.

    Above & Beyond Catering and Events's reply:

    HI Patti!
    Thank you so much for your kind words! Your daughter's wedding was absolutely beautiful and we were honored to be apart of her big day!
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    Rachel S. Sent on 10/19/2021
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    Their Name Says It All!

    They are Above and Beyond Catering for a reason - they truly went above and beyond for us! The food was absolutely exceptional. People raves about the spinach artichoke stuffed salmon all night. The decor they provided for the buffet went perfectly with my vision. The service was phenomenal. You seriously can’t go wrong with this company. This is not your average wedding food and service!
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    Katie D. Sent on 01/16/2020
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    Above & Beyond our expectations ;)

    The Above & Beyond team LITERALLY went above and beyond and we are so grateful for them. First off the food was AMAZING. We chose various stations, each serving different types of food, and it was a big hit. We also had a s'mores bar with real heat, real fire! Our guests loved it and we are so happy the team was able to make that aspect work for us. Second, the decor pieces they incorporated onto each table...was not expecting them to be as beautiful as they were! Fit our theme to a T! Highly recommend this team as they blew our expectations out of the water.

    Above & Beyond Catering and Events's reply:

    Thank you Katie! Your wedding was beautiful and we had a blast working with you. We love hearing reviews like this, thank you.
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    Kristen P. Sent on 09/16/2019
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    Amazing food and service!

    The whole experience from beginning to end was, honestly, perfect. Christi was wonderful to work with and handled any requests quickly. The food was amazing and the servers went above and beyond. The DJ missed some queues including having the bride and groom getting their food first. This team quickly assessed the situation and before we even knew what was going on they retrieved their plates and filled them up for them. While it is always the big picture expectations it really always comes down to the details. I highly recommend Above and Beyond Catering-their name truly says it all. I would hire them again without hesitation.
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    Maleah Sent on 08/12/2019
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    Above and Beyond Service

    I hate to use these words, as I'm fully aware of how corny this sounds, but this catering team went way above and beyond the call of duty at our wedding.

    We had some miscommunication about the desert delivery and service from another vendor, and the Above and Beyond staff got us through the whole ordeal even though it was outside of their original scope. Additionally, we were allowed to pick up the linens several days in advance (which really helped with decorating) and drop them back off to the caterer several days after (they were very accommodating).

    The food was great, presented nicely, and absolutely no one went hungry. They were one of the few vendors we found who would do plated meals also. I love that linens, flatware, plates, and glasses and water table service were all included at no additional charge. There were gluton free and vegetarian options easily available. Overall, service was spectacular.

    Above & Beyond Catering and Events's reply:

    Thank you Maleah! We loved working with you and your family for your celebration! We’re so pleased you loved our services.
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    Meagan Sent on 09/09/2020
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    Amazing food!

    All if the food was wonderful and both tasted and looked great!

    Above & Beyond Catering and Events's reply:

    Thank you so much Meagan!! It was an honor to serve you and your guests on such a big day! It was such a beautiful wedding!!
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    Ally Sent on 06/21/2018
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    Above & Beyond Catering was an absolute dream to work with. They were so friendly and accommodating to our every need. The food was absolutely delicious and I am still getting compliments from guests to this day. Shellie and Kylie are the sweetest ladies you will ever meet... they really made my wedding day a dream. Everything was perfect and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding caterer!!!
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    Becky Sent on 04/25/2018
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    We are so happy that we chose Above and Beyond to cater our wedding. It was a joy to work with Shellie as we tasted and settled on the menu. She has such a wealth of knowledge and experience and is overall just a lovely person. We chose to serve a plated dinner with a choice of Beef Medallions with a Pinot Sauce, Bruschetta Chicken and Bean and Kale stuffed Portobello. We received so many complements about the food. It was delicious! She also helped us to set up the desert and coffee stations. The whole experience was exceptional! I would strongly recommend Above and Beyond for all catering needs.
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    Cindy Sent on 01/30/2018
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    Mother of the Bride: We were over-the-top in love and impressed with Kylie M wedding catering coordinator! Her professionalism along with personal interest and talents made our daughter's and son's in-law wedding a lovely celebration. The food was tasty, plentiful and served quickly to 225 guests. A great accomplishment. Thank you!
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    Beth Sent on 02/02/2018
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    Wow! This company truly went above and beyond to make our daughter’s wedding reception wonderful! Kylie M. was fabulous at taking care of our needs and nicely taking care of several changes made along the planning route. She was so professional and so very kind and personal, always with sweet words and always accommodating to help me plan the wedding in two short months. So glad I got to meet her on the wedding day! The food was fantastic and beautifully presented. Their service was excellent. The staff was so nice and helpful. Our guests loved the food and complimented it for days after the wedding. I will certainly be booking something with Above and Beyond again! You must do the same!
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    Kelly Sent on 12/06/2017
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    After researching many different catering companies for my wedding I decided to go with Above & Beyond and I am so happy I did!! Kylie Martolock and the A&B team were amazing!! Kylie was very responsive and organized during the entire time we worked together. She answered all of my questions quickly and updated our proposal several times as things changed throughout the process.

    I received multiple compliments from guests at our wedding that the food was phenomenal! I would definitely recommend Above & Beyond to my friends and family. Thank you for all you do!
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    Cat Sent on 12/14/2017
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    Best wedding ever - that's what all my guests said. Plus the team made the whole experience a breeze. We were thrilled!
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    Madison Sent on 12/06/2017
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    The event was wonderful! The decor was beautiful and everyone loved the food. Would highly recommend!
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    Jessica Sent on 12/06/2017
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    Above and Beyond Catering did an incredible job for our wedding and Kylie was one of the most helpful, responsive, and pleasant people I've worked with! Our guests all complimented the food and I can't say enough about the care that was taken to make sure all details were remembered. Highly recommend!
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    Whitney Sent on 01/24/2018
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    Fantastic service and food! They were a delight to work with & we had so many compliments on the food!
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    Jeanette Sent on 12/21/2017
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    My husband and I used could not have been more pleased from the booking to our big day!! Kylie in the office was great at responding quickly to emails in the weeks leading up to my wedding to finalize any details. The service staff was very professional and did things that went above out expectations!! Also, the food was amazing!!! The taste and presentation was fabulously done!! Highly recommend Above and Beyond.
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    Anthony Sent on 12/19/2017
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    The team at Above and Beyond was incredibly easy to work with and did a fantastic job with the food. Our wedding was the 2nd time we experienced their services, and both were equally incredible.
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    Allison Sent on 05/17/2017
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    We worked with Above and Beyond (GR location on Knapp) for our wedding in April. Kylie and the staff was great to work with! Very responsive, professional, and helpful. They even went outside of catering and Shelli (the owner, i think) helped us figure out our bar to best help save us money, even though we did not use their bar service. They went beyond the catering and worked with our venue to help coordinate everything. The food was great. We went with a buffet and it was hot and we came no where close to running out! I would use them again!
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    Heather Sent on 12/19/2017
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    Working with Above & Beyond was a great experience! The service and food was fantastic. Our guests had great things to say about dinner and loved our Mac N Cheese Station!
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    Lucy Sent on 08/31/2016
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    If I could give this company one million stars, I would! They were EXCELLENT from top to bottom - food, service, setup, creative displays, event management, customer service throughout the planning process, ideas and excitement for my wedding theme...I can't say enough good things about them. Would absolutely 100% recommend to anyone who wants a catering service who provides exactly what they say they will, and can work with whatever budget you have! Love them!
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    Jessica Sent on 05/17/2016
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    We loved working with Above and Beyond Catering. Their name definitely speaks to how they handle business. We worked mostly with Dave, and he was so responsive to emails. The tasting was fun and almost an event in and of itself. The food was delicious - and we got to bring the leftovers home :). Multiple servers kept checking on my husband and me to see if we needed anything, and they even helped us get our food and carry it back from the buffet. It was nice little touches like that that made for a wonderful experience.
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