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Wedding Spotlight: Adam & Abby at Hydrangea Blu Barn

August 12, 2018 by Patti Zylstra

On a 94 degree summer day (yes, you read that right), we catered a beautiful wedding at one of our favorite venues, Hydrangea Blu Barn. We love their rustic vibe! Check out some highlights of Adam and Abby’s wedding! The party kicked off with a casual cocktail hour while the bride and groom took their […]

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Aloha: A Tropical Themed Birthday Party

July 31, 2018 by Patti Zylstra

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor parties with a tropical twist. We loved catering this Hawaiian themed surprise birthday party. It was so much fun partnering with our client to develop a menu influenced by the islands. Guests enjoyed guacamole and mango salsa while awaiting the arrival of the birthday boy: A beautiful tropical […]

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Event Spotlight: AON at the Gerald R. Ford Museum

February 28, 2018 by Patti Zylstra

This month we catered the AON client appreciation party at the stately Gerald R. Ford Museum. The menu was a mix of southeastĀ Asian and Mediterranean fare. Servers passed spring rolls and crispy shrimp shooters while guests sipped the evening’s drink-of-choice, a Singapore Sling. This gin-based cocktail is a heady concoction of citrus and cherry—flavors that […]

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Great Gatsby-themed wedding reception a grand and glamorous event!

January 26, 2018 by Patti Zylstra

When Allie Zylstra and Ryan Mowery decided to tie the knot in late 2017, they didn’t have to look far for an experienced wedding caterer. ā€œHey mom! Can you cater our wedding reception?ā€ asked Allie. ā€œI’d be honored,ā€ said her mother Patti Zylstra, owner of Catered Creations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ā€œI may even give […]

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Police car equipment maker cites their event caterer for exceeding expectations!

November 14, 2017 by Patti Zylstra

It’s not every year a company celebrates its 25th anniversary. For their special occasion, SoundOff Signal of Hudsonville, Michigan wanted to let executives and employees know that their contributions to the firm’s success were highly valued. Founded in 1992, the business makes rooftop lightbars, sirens and other equipment for patrol cars, fire trucks and emergency […]

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Just the Ticket! Caterer Cited for ā€œBest Brisket Everā€ Excellence at Police Vehicle Testing Day

September 26, 2017 by Patti Zylstra

On September 19, 2017, representatives from law enforcement agencies around the world converged on Grattan Raceway in Belding, Michigan near Grand Rapids to evaluate police vehicles from leading automakers. Since 1975, the evaluations by the law enforcement officials on acceleration, speed, braking and more at the annual Michigan State Police Vehicle Testing Day enable them […]

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An Around the World Catered Company Picnic Earns a Round of Applause!

August 28, 2017 by Patti Zylstra

When a major healthcare provider recently sat down to plan an outdoor catered company picnic in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 700 employees, two major challenges confronted them: What to serve? And, how to make the picnic menu memorable? Tried-and-true picnic menu selections like hot dogs and hamburgers or even grilled chicken appeal to many — […]

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In the Midst of Challenges, a Dream Wedding Reception!

March 22, 2017 by Patti Zylstra

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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 […]

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