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  • 2019

Great Lakes Culinary Center

From 30 to 180 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Guests comfort
  • Quality catering
  • Amenities
Alyssa
Logan
Kendra
Ina
S

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

The Great Lakes Culinary Center is a wedding venue located in Southfield, Michigan. You and your guests can relish the rich ambiance and delicious food at this serene venue. You and your partner can personalize this wedding venue with their various indoor and outdoor spaces.

Facilities and Capacity

The Great Lakes Culinary Center brings an industrial and elegant charm with its expansive windows and spacious layout. Couples and their guests can socialize at the bar, equipped with a stainless steel counter. They can also enjoy an indoor setting that can accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated ceremony and up to 180 guests for a cocktail-style gathering. The venue's contemporary kitchen space is both aesthetically pleasing and fully functional for fresh cuisine. The Great Lakes Culinary Center's outdoor section includes the view of their tranquil garden and large brick façade. Furthermore, their outdoor area offers a peaceful porch space and can accommodate up to 150 seated guests. In the rental pricing tables and cross back chairs are included.

Services Offered

Couples looking for a space to celebrate an engagement party, bridal shower, elopement, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, or reception may look to the Great Lakes Culinary Center. This venue offers a variety of services to add convenience to any wedding event. The location provides help with event planning, which includes cleanup and setup services for any wedding activity. The following services are also available:

  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house exclusive caterer
  • Lighting and basic sound
  • Outside vendors
  • Wireless internet

GLCC Rental Cost: Includes four (4) hours of event time and the use of GLCC in-house tables and chairs.

In House Excutive Chef Matthew McGrail

Great Lakes Culinary Center offers all couples delectable cuisine prepared by Chef Matthew McGrail. You may choose one of many services, such as a buffet, cocktail reception, hors d'oeuvres, plated, and chef stations. Once the wedding is booked, couples may participate in food tasting to ensure the menu matches their wedding wishes. The venue also provides necessary food and drinks items, such as barware, china, flatware, and glassware.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 13 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$8,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$8,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
July

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Reviews of Great Lakes Culinary Center

Weddingwire
5.0/5 18 reviews
Google
4.8/5 184 reviews
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect

We did our 125-person reception at GLCC, and from the beginning, working with GLCC and Cassy has been an absolute pleasure. From scheduling the initial tour to tear down, the entire team was professional, courteous, and helpful. The food from Reva Constantine Events was easily the best I’ve ever had at a wedding, and people were telling us similar things all night long. The cake was life-changing (literally), and everything else was fantastic. The venue itself is excellent, with a very cool aesthetic. It is clean, spacious, and has a beautiful outdoor patio and garden. Cassy was always highly responsive, flexible, and helpful, providing us with suggestions, assurances, and overall assistance with the venue, food, and drink, among other things. We changed the menu multiple times, and she was on top of it all every time!
I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a fantastic reception venue.
S
Samantha Sent on 09/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food

We absolutely loved having our wedding ceremony and reception at Great Lakes Culinary Center. Taylor was great every step of the way and helped us reimagine our wedding after postponing, decreasing the guest list, and moving outside due to COVID. The main reason we chose this venue was the food and it met every expectation!
Logan
Logan Sent on 10/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

You need to have your wedding/event at GLCC!

I cannot say enough great things about Erika and the entire Great Lakes Culinary Center staff. Firstly, the venue is amazing and I am so happy we had our ceremony and reception in such a beautiful and unique space. Also, you will not have better wedding food, or food in general anywhere else. Chef is amazing. She also did my wedding cake that I was absolutely in love with, I honestly did not want to cut it. From start to finish Erika Miller was the most helpful and pleasant person/coordinator I have ever worked with, I felt truly important to her and she really help me nail my vision as well as help with any additional requests/questions I had. She is super friendly, professional, quick to respond and helpful. I would suggest this venue for any reason to anyone my husband and I truly had the best wedding day ever thanks to Erika and the GLCC!
Kendra
Kendra Sent on 10/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food and staff!

Getting married at The Great Lakes Culinary Center was one of the best decisions we made. Having 6 months to plan, Erika and Taylor were extremely helpful the entire way. From lots of back and forth customizing our menu, to answering hundreds of questions big and small, and making sure day off that everything went just the way we envisioned. As for the food, this was one of our biggest priorities for our big day and boy did they ever deliver! We received so many compliments in regards to our customized charcuterie board, passed apps, ravioli station and carving station. If you're looking for an amazing outdoor ceremony, incredible yet cozy ambiance for the reception, and great food/people, this is it!
Ina
Ina S. Sent on 09/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Caterer!

I hired GLC for my wedding and they did a great job! I received several comments from the guests about how good the food was and the bartenders were wonderful that evening, too. GLC was very thorough in the planning and preparation, as well. I’d highly recommend them!
C
Christina Sent on 06/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A unique venue with a team that really knows their stuff

Great Lakes Culinary Center- I knew as soon as I saw this venue that it was the one for me. The space was just the right size, the aesthetic, from the barn wood wall, to the exposed kitchen, was exactly what I wanted for my brunch wedding. I had my ceremony outside on the patio. Beautiful tulips had been planted for the spring's events, and the big tree back there just happened to be flowering the day of the wedding! Erika and Taylor were really helpful in planning and answered all of my questions. Chef Reva put together a phenomenal menu for us. I got so many compliments on the food. The day of, the whole GLCC team pulled off everything with style and grace. Everything went perfectly on my wedding day, how many people can say that?
K
Katee Sent on 10/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Still dreaming of our night

Great Lakes Culinary Center was an exceptional experience for both the wedding party and guests whom attended our reception. They allowed us to come in the night before(after the other wedding was concluded) and bring in everything we needed to set up. Super helpful accommodation to get us going since doing it the morning of would have been tough. The staff had a smile on their face the entire night and were very welcoming and pleasant to the guests. Our coordinator was very responsive to meet with us and discuss possibilities and set up ideas. The food was amazing since it was prepared the day of; we are still receiving compliments! I would definitely recommend to a friend; a very formal set up with a cozy feel!
J
Jeffrey Sent on 10/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This has to be the best wedding venue in Metro Detroit if not the state. My wife and I stumbled upon this venue while perusing the knot. We had never heard of Great Lakes Culinary Center before but the name and site images peaked our interest. We were instantly hooked when we first met with Emma to check out the venue. The interior is beautiful and different than the typical cookie cutter wedding venue you are used to seeing. The kitchen and bar are right on the main floor which I thought was pretty cool. They have an organic garden outside and it is absolutely stunning. You will not believe what it looks like at night. We had an outdoor ceremony and it honestly felt like something out of a fairy tail. You can even have your wedding party use the organic garden as an isle to walk down. Everything about the aesthetics of this venue is awesome but the service they offer is what really takes the cake. The food.....This was hands down the best food I have ever had at a wedding. I might sound biased but all of our guests could not stop raving about the dinner and desserts. They have a massive menu of things to choose from but if you want to be creative the chef will work with you and add her own creative twist! The staff was excellent. They really help you plan the wedding of your dreams and boy did they deliver. Our guests are still talking about this venue more than a week later. They keep telling us "you found the spot". Not to mention, the cost was super affordable! If you want the most original wedding, with the best food, the best drinks, the best staff, and at the best price...the Great Lakes Culinary Center is for you. Thanks again to everyone that works there. The memories generated from this venue will last us a lifetime.
J
Jo Sent on 07/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We recently hosted our son's rehearsal dinner at Great Lakes Culinary Center. The food was amazing and venue spectacular. Thank you to Emma, Chef Reva and the whole crew at GLCC for making the rehearsal dinner a wonderful start to our son's wedding weekend!
B
Bruce Sent on 07/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Great Lakes Culinary Center is a great location to hold an event! I was looking for a venue that wasn’t your typical banquet hall. The layout of GLCC is classy, relaxed, and inviting for guests. The food is outstanding, and the employees work with you throughout the process to ensure your event is successful! I look forward to having another event at GLCC.....it’s a real hidden gem!
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Great Lakes Culinary Center frequently asked questions

Great Lakes Culinary Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Great Lakes Culinary Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Great Lakes Culinary Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Great Lakes Culinary Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
Great Lakes Culinary Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Great Lakes Culinary Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Great Lakes Culinary Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Great Lakes Culinary Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Great Lakes Culinary Center 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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