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Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods is a wedding catering company based out of Traverse City, Michigan. This business offers custom menus for each celebration, tailoring the dishes to suit the unique vision for the day. The team here is happy to cater to weddings throughout western Michigan. They use fresh ingredients sourced from local farms and producers for mouthwatering seasonal dishes. They are happy to support you in designing a unique menu for your day.

Cuisine

The dishes available from Gabe's Old Fashion Foods span cultures, from classic Italian to Korean. Their food can be served in various ways depending on your preferred setup, from appetizer platters to a traditional plated meal. This company can also provide servers to attend to you and your guests. You're invited to attend an initial tasting to sample some of the delicious options before deciding on your menu.

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FAQ

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$90

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$65

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$40

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

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Reviews of Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods

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Gabe and his team received effusive praise for their exceptional catering services at weddings. Reviewers highlighted the delicious, visually stunning dishes, including wagyu steaks, herb butter, crème brûlée, and vegan-friendly options. Gabe's creativity in crafting unique menus that cater to individual preferences and dietary needs was highly appreciated, along with his professionalism and dedication to sustainability. Multiple guests raved about the food, making Gabe a highly recommended choice for couples looking for top-notch catering services for their special day.

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Gabe and his team received effusive praise for their exceptional catering services at weddings. Reviewers highlighted the delicious, visually stunning dishes, including wagyu steaks, herb butter, crème brûlée, and vegan-friendly options. Gabe's creativity in crafting unique menus that cater to individual preferences and dietary needs was highly appreciated, along with his professionalism and dedication to sustainability. Multiple guests raved about the food, making Gabe a highly recommended choice for couples looking for top-notch catering services for their special day.

Libby
Libby Sent on 01/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Refreshing New Option

I've worked with this caterer several times & I can confidently say Gabe & his team are bringing a new energy to the TC catering scene. Their menus are creative & well-balanced & the service is attentive. I'd hire Gabe 100x over for any private event in the future. It's been such a pleasure working with him. He just gets it!
Cristian
Cristian Sent on 10/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Loved our wedding menu!

Gabe went above and beyond to ensure that our special day was not only memorable but also filled with delicious food.
The quality and taste of the dishes were exceptional. The appetizers, main courses, and desserts were not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious.
Our wedding day was made even more memorable because of Gabe's exceptional catering services. We received numerous compliments from our guests about the delicious food.
We recommend Gabe's catering services to anyone in need of top-notch catering.




Samantha
Sam T. Sent on 07/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Personalized food experience at a reasonable price

Gabe is THE BEST! We wanted the food at our wedding to reflect us as a couple, our adventurousness, our taste for different cuisines, and our love of clean fresh, sustainable eating. Gabe gave it all to us. He crafted a tapas style culinary experience that was gluten free, nut free, and vegan friendly. His prices were very fair and he worked hard to find us compostable dinnerware so we could be more environmentally friendly. Plus, he put up with all of my back and forth changing my mind about dessert options! Gabe gave us a unique wedding menu that reflected us as a couple for the same price other caterers charged for a basic buffet. He is also simply a great human who is an absolute pleasure to work with.
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Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods frequently asked questions

At Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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