Betrothed in the summer of 2016, Michelle Van Oyen and Kyle McRill originally planned to marry on June 3, 2017. However, when unforeseen family circumstances affected their wedding plans, wedding caterer, Catered Creations, of Grand Rapids, Michigan stepped out in faith and stepped in to help. Owner Patti Zylstra met the young couple following a […]
Dessert catering for weddings: You’ve chosen the cake, but is that going to be enough?
For decades, most choices in wedding desserts were seemingly guided by that famous French phrase, “Let them eat cake!” But while this traditional dessert remains a popular choice for most wedding receptions, many of today’s brides and grooms – along with their wedding caterers—are looking for new and fun ways to enhance their dessert table […]
In good taste: Our favorite Grand Rapids catering venues!
With many of you already (wisely!) planning your wedding reception, banquet, corporate outing or other special events for this fall, we’re often asked to suggest not only a memorable catering menu but also a great Grand Rapids catering venue that’s especially appropriate for an autumn affair. Our first recommendation? Check out the Venues page at […]
Go to the head of your class
Tips on planning a tasteful outdoor graduation party Your son or daughter has graduated, and it’s time to set aside an afternoon or evening to celebrate with family members, friends and their classmates. Two surefire suggestions. To accommodate a good-size guest list and take advantage of the season’s nice weather while minimizing wear and tear […]
Spring Tasting Event helps brides-to-be plan the perfect wedding menu
So, what is a bride and groom to serve at an upcoming wedding reception? Read any well-written catering menu and every wedding appetizer and reception entrée sounds delicious! Of course, the same dilemma holds true when the couple needs to select a dessert for weddings, salads for receptions, drinks for the party and even vegan […]
Planning a Company Picnic: Do-It-Yourself or Professional Catering?
Planning a Company Picnic: Do-It-Yourself or Professional Catering? Great at strengthening workplace bonds, boosting office morale and expressing worker appreciation, company picnics tend to be casual affairs. That said, your planning should not be taken lightly. And, several of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make include picnic food preparation as well your picnic menu. […]
In the Midst of Challenges, a Dream Wedding Reception!
When Ashley Stiefel and Alec Knorr decided to celebrate their marriage on Saturday, February 11, 2017 with a wedding reception, they did everything right. They invited 190 family members and friends, reserved a spacious hall, and worked closely with their wedding caterer, Catered Creations, to refine and perfect the wedding reception’s cuisine. And what a […]
Matching your Catering to your Wedding Theme
Don’t Mix Contemporary Food and a Rustic Wedding! While many nuptial celebrations are successes with simply a wonderful couple (and guests), a pleasant venue and delicious wedding reception cuisine courtesy of a talented wedding caterer, many couples today are electing to go the extra mile and celebrate their special wedding event with a special wedding […]
Catered Event Close-Up: Allie and Ryan’s Wedding Story – Part 1
As an event caterer for over 30 years, I’ve catered hundreds if not thousands of weddings, corporate events, parties, graduations and more. But it wasn’t until only recently that I found myself in an unusual role: wedding caterer for my second daughter Allie’s nuptials with her fiancé Ryan! In future posts I’ll describe how mother […]
Beyond the ordinary: Ethnic foods for catered events
Whether you’re planning a wedding reception, corporate meeting, birthday, anniversary, retirement, graduation or holiday party, you can underscore the special in your upcoming event by selecting an ethnic food as your catered selection. You literally have a world of ethnic catered foods from which to choose, serve … and delight! If considering European cuisine for […]
