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Based in West Michigan, Distinctive Catering is a professional catering company that provides culinary solutions for weddings in addition to all-inclusive bar services. The team offers expertly crafted cuisine for events throughout a 100-mile radius, including locations such as Lansing, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Lakeshore.

Distinctive Catering was founded in 1995 in Wyoming, Michigan. Central to its business ethos is a desire to produce flawless dining experiences for customers. The award-winning company offers thoughtful services that have been designed to achieve event success for each client. They can take care of many of your event’s details, allowing you to unwind and enjoy the festivities.

Our chefs and bar managers can tailor menus to suit the couple’s preferences. Options include succulent meats, vegetarian dishes, charcuterie spreads, salmon displays, and more. The meal can be served in multiple ways, including but not limited to buffet style, plated, and hors d'oeuvres. Their many menu options and varying services make it simple for couples to create a bespoke gathering!

We would be thrilled for the opportunity to create a quote for your event! Please contact us via the contact form, by phone at 616-538-4384, or by email at cateringinfo@distinctivecatering.com. We can't wait to play a small part in your special day!

FAQ

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$13.95

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Server(s)
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Italian
Local
Mediterranean

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Signature Drink

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Distinctive Catering received glowing reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, and professional staff from multiple customers who used them for their weddings. Reviewers highlighted the quick responses to inquiries, high level of professionalism, and the quality of the buffet and dessert bar. The bartending service was also commended as friendly and efficient, making it a highly recommended choice for wedding catering.

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Distinctive Catering received glowing reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, and professional staff from multiple customers who used them for their weddings. Reviewers highlighted the quick responses to inquiries, high level of professionalism, and the quality of the buffet and dessert bar. The bartending service was also commended as friendly and efficient, making it a highly recommended choice for wedding catering.

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Emma Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Distinctive Catering did not disappoint!

Distinctive Catering did not disappoint! Drinks came out quickly, pours seemed reasonable. Very accommodating group that did a great job with our specialty drinks (named after our cats). I would recommend them for anyone's wedding.
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 05/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience for our Wedding Reception

I would highly recommend Distinctive Catering. The customer service was outstanding...all questions were answered quickly and thoroughly in the days leading up to the wedding. The day of the wedding was wonderful with the staff friendly and professional. We went with the buffet and the food was delicious and hot. In fact, we still get comments from those who attended saying it was the best food they have had at a wedding. The dessert bar was also very delicious. We have absolutely no complaints but instead the highest of praise for this company! We would absolutely use them again!
NICOLE
Nicole Sent on 11/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Loved Distinctive!

We used Distinctive Catering for our wedding in October and they were so amazing. They answered all of my questions and concerns very quickly and were very professional. The food was amazing & we got so many compliments on good it was!
Alex
Alex Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great caterer for weddings

Distinctive Catering was amazing to work with. I emailed countless questions leading up to my wedding they catered and they always responded promptly and professionally. They were so easy to work with. DC also provided an extra table cloths even though we requested very close to our wedding date. Not only was the service great, the food was delicious. We went with the pasta/Italian buffet option and everything tasted great. I received multiple compliments from guests about how good the food was. Would definitely recommend Distinctive Catering for your event.
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Chelsey Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best servers and bar staff

Tami and Vince were the absolute best! Our guests loved them and their service was amazing!!
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 08/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Catering Company

We used Distinctive for bar service, cocktail hour, and dinner. Being able to taste the food prior to deciding to hire them was wonderful. It was well organized and made the decision easy. They were extremely responsive and answered any and all our questions. We did a buffet dinner, which was a good move. They brought out salads to each table, so that helped with tables being released to get food. All the food was hot and fresh. The brisket was amazing and we had zero left-over of it! The only issue we heard was about the bartender....not sure if he was just having a bad day or what, but guests didn't love him. He still did his job, but definitely acted like he did NOT want to be there. I would use Distinctive again for any event I would host.
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Kate Sent on 06/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Loved our Wedding Meal!!

Distinctive Catering catered our Welcome BBQ and our Wedding Reception. The food at both was AMAZING! Our guests couldn't stop raving about it. My 4-year old niece at four ears of corn bc they were so delicious. We also used their bartending service - perfection! Such a good value! Everyone was friendly and professional and barely needed anything from me (a real plus for a bride on her wedding day!). I would recommend them again and again!
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Tamara Sent on 01/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional, quick responses, and great food and service

You are always a little nervous about the food. You hear good and bad and take your chances. I can tell you we were so happy with the food that we choose for my daughter and son in laws wedding. Everyone seemed to love it. The only thing I would have done differently is not have a charcuterie display that was beautifully displayed and lots to choose from, however, we had a barn venue in August and the flies made it not such a good idea. Perhaps if we had gone with something covered, could have been a better choice. We went with grilled steaks and chicken and also had the brisket. With sides to go along with and a platted salad as well. Again, the food was wonderful. The service was great too. We also went with Distinct Catering for the bar and they were awesome and the bartenders were so much fun. Prior to our event, the service and professional was on par and were always quick to respond and help. The only issue we had was with the linen service and their supplier stopped supplying linens for cocktail tables suddenly. So a couple weeks before our event we had to scramble and find some for our cocktail tables, which turned out to be perfect anyways with the ones we found.
Distinct Catering was a great choice for us!
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Justin Sent on 11/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great service!

We used Distinctive Catering for our bar services at our wedding and it was phenomenal! The communication was quick & efficient. The day of service was great! The two bartenders were incredibly friendly, quick to make drinks so the line was never long. I would definitely recommend Distinctive Catering.
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Derek Sent on 10/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Services

We used Distinctive Catering for our wedding, and they were fantastic! Highly recommend using them - they were well organized, very responsive, and they made our day go smooth. Thank you!
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Distinctive Catering frequently asked questions

The bar service starting price at Distinctive Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
Distinctive Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Distinctive Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
At Distinctive Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
Distinctive Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Signature Drink
Distinctive Catering is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in quality of service and 4.6 in average response time.
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