Skip to main content
Weddings

Wedding Caterers in Grand Rapids

80 results

Results are sorted based on vendor details like participation in our paid advertising program, distance from your preferred location and relevance to your search and filters.
  • Nelson's Catering & Fundraising

    Whether you are interested in a formal and elegant affair, a classic country wedding, or a unique combination of both,...Read more Nelson's Catering & Fundraising in Wakarusa, Indiana, can provide the perfect wedding package for you and your guests. Our wedding specialist will spend time understanding exactly...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    $2,500 starting price
  • Distinctive Catering

    Based in West Michigan, Distinctive Catering is a professional catering company that provides culinary solutions for...Read more 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,...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Server(s) Buffet
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Uptown Catering

    Uptown Catering, a business operating out of Traverse City, Michigan, was born out of a love for entertaining others on...Read more special occasions such as weddings and private gatherings. Its skilled team has developed a reputation for top-quality service wherever they go, be it in the Grand Rapids area or...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    $40 starting price
    1 deal
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Gilmore Catering

    Gilmore Catering is an award-winning wedding caterer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They use fresh and locally sourced...Read more ingredients to make restaurant-quality cuisine for your wedding day. With over 100 years of combined experience in the event planning industry, they are skilled in ensuring your...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    $30 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods

    Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods is a wedding catering company based out of Traverse City, Michigan. This business offers...Read more 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...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Clique Coffee Catering Co.

    Based in Grand Rapids and serving weddings across Michigan, Clique Coffee Catering Co. brings an elevated coffee...Read more experience straight to your wedding or event. With over 12 years of experience serving weddings throughout West Michigan, Metro Detroit, Northern Michigan and destination celebrations...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Cocktail Reception Stations
  • KJ Catering

    Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, KJ Catering offers couples a variety of dishes for wedding celebrations. Led by Chef...Read more Kevin, this team understands that no two events are the same, and they love creating dining experiences to match. They approach every celebration with passion, striving to provide...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Sugar Buzz

    Infuse some sweetness into your wedding day with the dessert catering services of Sugar Buzz, based in Traverse City,...Read more Michigan. This fun ice cream trailer with its eye-catching design can roll into your venue, bringing all the charm and deliciousness you and your guests could desire. Whether you are...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Stations
    $600 starting price
  • BC Pizza of Traverse City

    BC Pizza of Traverse City is locared in Traverse City, Michigan. This small family-owned business specializes in...Read more delicious, hometown, handmade gourmet pizza with affordable catering options for your special event. BC Pizza does not do onsite cooking so all weddings must be within Grand Traverse or...

    Delivery Dietary Buffet Hors d'oeuvres
    $200 starting price
  • CK Catering

    CK Catering is a family-owned business based in Benton Harbor, Michigan. With roots in the food and beverage industry...Read more dating back to 1972, our experience and passion for exquisite cuisines have paved the way for the exceptional service we provide today. Our award-winning team of professional...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    $43 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Monkey Shines BBQ

    At Monkeyshines BBQ & Catering, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, we bring bold flavor and genuine hospitality to your wedding...Read more day. As a family-owned and operated business, we believe great food should feel abundant, memorable, and fun, just like your celebration. With a Texas-trained Pit-Master, we focus on...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    $1,500 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Ozzy's Kabob

    Ozzy's Kabob is a deluxe wedding catering company in Okemos, Michigan. Led by executive chef and owner Osman Elbast,...Read more these catering pros will craft a bespoke menu of delicious and authentic Middle Eastern cuisine for your big day. Cuisine Customization is at the center of Ozzy's Kabob's wedding...

    Delivery Set Up Dietary Buffet Stations
    $20 starting price
  • Phence & Post

    Phence & Post is a premier wedding catering company operating out of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Led by Chef Khalil, this team...Read more aims to create a joyful dining experience for you and your loved ones on your big day. Cuisine Chef Khalil fell in love with cooking at the age of eight, learning the ropes at his...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    $2,500 starting price
  • Classic Catering & Events

    Classic Catering is a catering, rental, and event design company based in Bridgman, MI with over 20 years of experience...Read more in providing spectacular dining experiences for special occasions. We employ a client-first approach, ensuring that your day features a spread of food that matches your taste...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Pigs Eatin Ribs

    Pigs Eatin’ Ribs offers a high quality catering service with the capability to travel and cook on site at any location....Read more We will help make your wedding one that guests won’t soon forget! Check out our website and look over our menu options. We offer you the ability to customize your own menu to...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
  • Playa Bowls

    Playa Bowls, in East Lansing, Michigan, provides unique and delicious wedding bar and beverage options in the form of...Read more healthy and eye-catching bowls, smoothies, juices, and more. Couples and guests will delight their taste buds with the sustainable company’s unmatched creations that burst with fresh...

    Delivery Set Up Dietary
  • Schuler's Restaurant

    Schuler's Restaurant and Pub offers wedding catering and banquet services in Marshall, Michigan, and the surrounding...Read more areas. For over a century, the Schuler family has been welcoming diners to their eatery, introducing them to an experience that the New York Times once described as "something...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Delish Mobile Cuisine

    Delish Mobile Cuisine is a mobile kitchen based out of Paw Paw, Michigan that specializes in weddings and large group...Read more events. This culinary team has over 15 years of experience in the catering industry. Whether a couple is planning a laidback wedding in their backyard or an outdoor reception, these...

    Delivery Dietary Buffet Hors d'oeuvres Cocktail Reception
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Finley's Grill & Smokehouse

    Finley's Grill & Smokehouse is a wedding catering business and a local favorite in Battle Creek, Michigan. With over 40...Read more years in the hospitality industry, this celebrated culinary team provides top-quality cuisine that couples and their guests are sure to love all across Mid and Southern...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
  • Gator's Grill

    Based in East Lansing, Michigan, Gator’s Grill is a specialized catering service providing a wide range of custom-made...Read more dishes. Their menu is a product of over 20 years in the catering business, crafting an innovative twist on homespun favorites for any event. Self-described as “shabby chic”, their...

    Responds within 24 hours
  • Precious Peony Kitchen

    Based in Lansing, Michigan, Precious Peony Kitchen is a professional wedding catering company specializing in wholesome...Read more and healthy food. Precious Peony Kitchen is run by a mother-daughter duo passionate about high-quality ingredients. Services Offered They strive to provide food for weddings that...

    Delivery Set Up Dietary Buffet Hors d'oeuvres
    $1,500 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Lasting Memories By Kate, LLC

    Lasting Memories by Kate is a business in Grand Rapids, Michigan, catering to weddings and special events throughout the...Read more state. They are the "complete event providers, planners, and consultants" company offering all the key components to make any wedding a success. Lasting Memories is committed to...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    $18.70 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Semifreddo

    Semifreddo is a wedding and event caterer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Owners and husband and wife duo Jordan and...Read more Emily Shirk would be delighted to provide their stylish cart and trailer to elevate your event. Bringing exciting food stations full of sweet and savory treats to special occasions,...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    $464 starting price
  • City Barbeque

    With a branches in Kentwood & Portage, Michigan, City Barbeque is a chain of restaurants welcoming weddings across the...Read more country. Their brand of smoked barbeque dishes has won fans across the nation. Couples will love their dishes which focus on classic flavor combinations and premium cuts of...

    Delivery Set Up Clean Up Dietary Server(s)
    $17 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours

How much does wedding catering cost?

Food and drink are a major part of the wedding experience (no one wants hangry guests!), so it’s no surprise that you’ll spend a big amount of your total budget on your wedding catering. The average wedding catering cost in the U.S. is about $4,000 with most couples spending between $1,800 to $7,000. Note that wedding catering prices do vary widely depending on your wedding’s location and many other factors, like guest count—but no matter where you’re getting married, delicious and plentiful food is essential to an amazing wedding reception experience.

  • $ 1,193 or less Lower range
  • $ 3,800 Average cost
  • $ 2,245 - $ 5,980 Most couples spend between
  • $ 10,000 or more Upper range

Costs displayed are based on spend from thousands of couples who recently reported pricing for this service within their WeddingWire review. Pricing varies based on factors including, but not limited to, vendor’s experience, level of expertise, event guest count, date, and geographic region.

What is included in a wedding catering package?

Your wedding catering may be provided by your wedding venue, or you may want or need to hire an outside caterer. Reading a wedding catering contract can be a bit confusing, but in general, your wedding catering cost will be priced on a “per person” basis. A standard wedding catering package includes the following:
  • Food: The wedding food cost is the most obvious part of a wedding catering package. You’re paying for the actual food that your guests will eat during cocktail hour and the main meal. Whether it’s served plated or buffet style is up to you and your caterer.
  • Beverages: Your caterer will likely provide beverages, both alcoholic and not, for your big day.
  • Staffing: From your event manager to cooks, servers, bartenders, and more, there are lots of staffers that will go into making your wedding day a success. It’s important to work with your caterer to make sure that you have enough people on hand to ensure a smooth reception.
  • Rentals: Your caterer may also provide rentals, from tables to chairs, dishes to glassware, utensils, and more. Some venues provide these rentals, or you may need to hire a separate rentals company.
  • Additional fees: Caterers may charge additional costs and fees, including cake cutting fees, corkage fees, and more. Be sure to read your contract carefully—and ask questions—to make sure you understand your wedding catering cost.

What are the different ways to serve wedding reception food?

When determining your wedding food cost, a big factor will be how you’re planning on serving the meal. There are a few serving style options for weddings:
  • Plated: Otherwise known as a sit-down meal, your guests will be served their meal at their table by a member of the wait staff. There may be a single entrée option served or several entrée options, which your guests can either order in advance (usually on their RSVP card) or at the event. This is the most formal and traditional of wedding serving styles.
  • Buffet: For a more casual serving style, guests serve themselves from a buffet station. Fifty percent of couples choose a buffet-style reception.
  • Family-Style: Servers provide large platters of food to reception tables, and guests pass the trays around and serve themselves.
  • Cocktail-Style: A more modern service style, food is served via passed hors d’oeuvres and at stations. This allows guests to walk around, and mix and mingle during the reception instead of sitting at their tables.

What is the average wedding catering cost per person?

The average wedding catering cost per person varies depending on your wedding’s service style. For a plated meal, the average cost of wedding catering in the U.S. is $40 per person. For a buffet, the average is $27 per person.

Is a wedding reception buffet always the cheaper option?

Most of the time, a wedding reception buffet is indeed less expensive than a plated dinner. While you’ll pay less in staffing and rentals for a buffet-style meal, you’ll need more food since guests are serving themselves. To keep your buffet budget-friendly, avoid serving costly foods (shrimp, for example) buffet-style or have a staffer on hand to serve your guests from the buffet to keep the portions under control.

What is the average cost of alcohol for a wedding?

Alcohol can comprise a major part of your total wedding catering cost. In general, the average starting price in the U.S. for bar service at a wedding is $15 per person.

See other couples' reviews of Wedding Caterers in Grand Rapids

Local Wedding Caterers in Grand Rapids

Show more

Other vendors in Grand Rapids for your wedding

Wedding Vendors

Special thanks: dfrolovXIII/Shutterstock.com