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TAPAWINGO

Our stylish sophisticated venue sits on breathtaking Saint Clair Lake property in Ellsworth, conveniently located between Traverse City and Petoskey.

Tapawingo, meaning “House of Joy and peace” by Native American Indians. Formerly one of the top restaurants in the country and Nationally acclaimed for 29 years.

Because of the exceptional peaceful natural surroundings, Tapawingo is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after wedding locations in Michigan.

RED HOT BEST #1 PLACE to HAVE a WEDDING

Tapawingo is a boutique style Lakefront Wedding Venue and full-service on-site catering and bar services.

Weddings - Corporate Events - Rehearsal Dinners - Private Celebration

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Reviews of A Matter of Taste

Jaimie
Jaimie Sent on 07/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Would highly recommend Matter of Taste Tapawingo!

If you're looking for a wedding caterer in Northern Michigan look no further. Ginny and her team catered our Hotel Walloon wedding last month and we are so pleased with everything. The service was efficient, the food was warm and delicious and the staff did a phenomenal job overall. We were able to get a tasting prior to making the commitment which I found to be very comforting. I would 100% recommend Matter of Taste at Tapawingo to anyone in the search of the perfect northern Michigan caterer. Thank you Ginny and team!
Leighanne
Leighanne Sent on 06/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!!!!

Hiring A Matter of Taste for our reception was the best part of our wedding. Their team was AMAZING, easy to communicate with, price on point, kind and flexible. Not the mention the food had RAVE reviews for all of our guest. I loved the way they served our meals and made everyone feel well taken care of. Planning a wedding is stressful, so if you are looking for the best here they are!
Thank you for all of your hard work. We cannot thank you enough.
Samantha & Leighanne
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Cindy Sent on 10/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Ginny and Gregg did a wonderful job catering my daughter, Lauren’s, wedding. The food was excellent, service was perfect and most of all they were so professional that I did not have to worry about a thing. It allowed me to enjoy what was a perfect day. Both Gregg and Ginny were very helpful and absolutely a joy to work with. I would highly recommend them for any catering event.
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Samantha Sent on 10/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We not only had our wedding catered by Ginny and Gregg, but also had our wedding at their venue. It turned out to be a beautiful sunny day, just like Ginny told me it would be. We did tapas during pictures, and they were absolutely amazing. They say a bride doesn't eat on her wedding day, well my husband made sure I got a plate of everything :). Next we had food stations with their amazing whitefish, mashed potato bar and many more! It was amazing! The atmosphere, the dance floor, the romantic lights...it was just perfect. It was a little chilly, but Ginny and Gregg set up a bonfire for us, as well as a yummy smore bar! Everyone raved about the food, atmosphere and memories that all of us get to cherish forever. It was beautiful and unique...the best day of my life. Thank you so much Ginny and Gregg!!!
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User2215053 Sent on 07/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at matter of taste at Tapawingo and also used Matter of Taste for our catering. Our wedding turned out absolutely perfect!! The venue is gorgeous and is such a nice atmosphere. It was the perfect size for our wedding (about 80 people). We got endless compliments on the venue. Ginny and Greg were very helpful and accomdating. They made the wedding we imagined come true! The food was FANTASTIC. We had a little trouble with our shuttle transporting guests so the ceremony was pushed back about 40 minutes. The staff was AMAZING. They opened the bar early and brought out appetizers while people waited. They even brought food back to me and my bridesmaids. They have a nice bridal suite that we all got ready at which was perfect. They even brought us muffins and coffee while we got ready. I had a few last minutes changed and Greg and Ginny made sure everything was just how I wanted it. We also had our rehearsal dinner there and it turned out great. I would absoulely recoommennd Matter of Taste at Tapawingo!!
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Amanda Sent on 04/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We hired A Matter of Taste for our wedding reception at Castle Farms on 4/19/14. We were very please with the level of service given by Ginny and her staff. The food was delicious and all of our guests were very pleased. We had a buffet but the servers still took the time to bring our bread and salads to our seats. They were so pleasant and all of them took the time to come and congratulate my new husband and I. Ginny made sure that everyone had enough to eat! They even brought my daughters plates out to the table for them so they would not have to try to carry them on their own. Overall they are an excellent choice for any bride planning her big day. They provided us with a wonderful bar staff and made sure that we had enough drinks there just incase. The price was much lower in comparison to the other four or five catering companies that we contacted. If you want good food, smiling and polite servers, and one less stress on your wedding day then you need to give Ginny with A Matter of Taste a call now.
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Michelle Sent on 11/20/2013
5 out of 5 rating
A Matter of Taste catered our wedding at Castle Farms. We are not from the area and we had 164 out of town quests. We had a rehearsal dinner for immediate family and our wedding party as well as a Sunday Brunch for all of our wedding guests at her establishment. She was very flexible and worked with us to ensure we could pull off everything we envisioned for the weekend. We met with other caterers in the area, but her flexibility and commitment to serving high quality food with exceptional service was not comparable. We decided on family style service for the wedding and it worked out perfectly - our family and friends are accustomed to high quality meals (its the norm where we live), and they all raved about the food and everyone had more than enough to eat - this is often a complaint when we are out of our home town for events. We were pleased to present all of our travelling guests with wonderful food for the entire weekend. Ginny ensured all of the little details we were hoping for happened by recommending local vendors to rent items from and working with other service providers to communicate our wishes. Our Sunday brunch was perfect; An amazing spread was set up throughout the late morning and early afternoon. Ginny's help was invaluable for us - planning an out of town wedding can be trying, but she did everything in her power to ensure we were satisfied and the weekend lived up to our expectations - it surpassed our expectations - We wouldn't have had such a wonderful experience without her and the food was TO DIE FOR! We would recommend A Matter of Taste to anyone planning an event in the area. Their spot on the lake is absolutely gorgeous and when we went for our tasting we knew we wanted to add it to our weekend agenda. Her staff was very pleasant and Ginny and her husband are a dedicated team, doing everything in their power to enhance your experience, fill your stomachs, and surpass your greatest expectations - for us, they did all of that and more!
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Cheri Sent on 10/16/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Ginny and her staff are wonderful to work with and did a fabulous job for our daughter's wedding! The food was delicious beginning with the to die for appetizers. We had so many compliments on the food and the fact that there was plenty of it. The wedding cake was absolutely delicious!!! Everyone was talking about the cake, too!:) I really have nothing negative at all to say about our experience with A Matter of Taste. Ginny really works with the bride and groom to make sure they get everything they want, and she does it with class and elegance.
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 09/15/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Ginny made our dream wedding possible! That sounds dramatic but it is beyond true. We wanted a backyard wedding at my parent’s lake house on Burt Lake. The first caterer we met with wanted an insane amount of money that would use the majority of our wedding budget and needed us to rent all equipment for her. After choosing a venue in Petoskey my parents could tell I was not happy and told me to try again and find a caterer that would make our dream wedding work. I found Ginny!! Ginny had all equipment and was enthusiastic to make our backyard wedding possible with great food as well! The food was amazing! My Uncle (from New York) has continuously been requesting the salad recipe! Having Ginny, her husband Gregg and her staff at our home to make us dinner felt like having family there! They were flexible when the timing of dinner changed a bit and always were smiling! A great surprise was Shannon; A Matter of Taste’s catering coordinator. I cannot say enough about Shannon’s upbeat, bright personality. She even synched with the guitarist to send the bridal party out for the processional, keeping us all calm and focused. Being a backyard DIY wedding, we needed all the help we could get and Shannon helped make the details fall into place! I guarantee after meeting Ginny and Gregg for a tasting you will have no doubts, absolutely amazing people and food! Xoxo!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 10/28/2010
5 out of 5 rating
First of all, the food is fantastic! Many of our wedding guests said it was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding, and I still have people begging me to get the recipe for the salad dressing! We met with Ginny, the owner of A Matter of Taste, before we met any of our other vendors, and the choice was easy. She is straightforward and assured, efficient, talented, energetic, and fun - someone you want handling one of the most important aspects of your wedding reception! We chose our vendors based alot on personality (low-drama and easy to work with) and it paid off, especially with A Matter of Taste!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Mike Davis Trio Mike Davis Trio Wedding Musicians

We have been employed as musicians at weddings that "A Matter of Taste" catered. Exceptionally good food … very good presentation … very professional. I would endorse them as great caterers.

Paul Retherford Photography Paul Retherford Photography Wedding Photographers

If you are looking for great food with great service look no further than A Matter of Taste. I have had the privilege of enjoying their catering at multiple Weddings and I have always cleaned my plate. The best compliment a caterer can get is clean plates and happy people. That is what I see when I am working Weddings with A Matter of Taste!

MerryMakers MerryMakers Wedding Planners

Ginny and Greg from A Matter of Taste have created a beautiful venue and catering services. Always striving for perfection along with hospitality they are always high on our list of the best of the best!

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