Highlighting the best of the region with individualized menus
One of our first experiences as business owners in northern Michigan was at a booth at the Asparagus Festival in Empire. It was during the spring of 2018, and we were just beginning to chase our dream of running our own catering business. It only made sense to debut a seasonal menu at our favorite little festival in the region, right in our hometown.
That first event taught us a lot, and it opened doors into people’s homes. Slowly, we began catering private events, offering menus for families on vacation, and creating unique meals for wedding, birthday, and anniversary celebrations.
Throughout it all, the progression has felt natural, in sync with the natural rhythms that we find in this community. Friendships have been formed over good food we were hired to prepare in the same way that friendships have been formed while sharing charcuterie with strangers and watching the sunset over Lake Michigan. There is something magic to life here, and connecting with people over food has made more sense than ever while surrounded by amazing local farms and orchards.
As the summer ramps up, so does our busy season. We are currently preparing to cater multiple events each month, in addition to continuing our weekly meal deliveries. We will travel all over the region to cater weddings and parties, with each event featuring a carefully crafted menu.
It is our hope that our clients feel their story comes through in the food they offer their guests at the table. Whether that is by preparing a favorite meal or featuring vegetables from their family farm, we aim to personalize the catering experience at every event we serve.
This year, we will return with a booth to the Empire Asparagus Festival, celebrating a vegetable that means a lot to our little community. We’ll get creative with the recipes, source as much locally as possible (the asparagus will come from Norconk Farms, just a few miles down the road), and we will serve our asparagus-laden food to familiar faces. We can’t wait.
This returning feels important (especially after two years without the festival). It brings us back to our roots and grounds us in why we started this business in the first place. It has all been for a love of food and a love of the people we get to share it with. Those values are infused into every aspect of our work, and if you hire us to cater your event, you can be sure you’ll feel that care in every part of planning, prepping, and serving your menu.
We realize that not everyone is looking for a party menu that has this much attention to detail. Some people just want what is cheap. Some people don’t really care that much about the food, and that’s okay. But we know that the folks who are hiring us are looking for something elevated. The folks who hire us are looking for unique flavors, locally-sourced meats and produce, and a menu with a little bit of personality. And, perhaps above all else, they’re looking for the opportunity to come together with their loved ones around a meal. They’re looking for an experience. The Northern Michigan experience.
For that, you’ve come to the right place. We can’t wait to hear about your plans for your event, and to work together to create the perfect menu for you and your guests.
