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Gilmore Catering is an award-winning wedding caterer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They use fresh and locally sourced 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 wedding is executed flawlessly. They have a creative and courteous staff ready to help make your special day perfect.

Cuisine

Gilmore Catering offers various cuisines and is happy to accommodate any dietary needs clients may have. They provide setup, delivery, and cleanup to add ease to your day, as well as service staff and a dedicated event manager to ensure your event runs smoothly. Their catering menus are customizable and allow for various serving styles that include, but are not limited to, buffet, plated, and family style.

In addition to their catering services, they also provide complete bar and beverage services. All beverage services are a la carte, allowing you to create your dream beverage menu to perfectly complement your food selections.

Other Services

Gilmore Catering is delighted to refer you to the best photographers, DJs, and design experts to simplify planning your wedding. Additional services they can provide you with include, but are not limited to:

  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Barware
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • China
  • Cake-Cutting Services

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$22

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$27

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$22

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$10

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Gilmore Catering

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
67 reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Molly S. Sent on 10/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

best. food. ever.

When I saw the pricing I thought “there is no way this is going to be good food at this price”. W R O N G! I may be biased because it was my own wedding, but based on our guests reactions as well, I feel like I can honestly say this is some of the best wedding food I’ve ever had. We had Caesar salad, pot roast, boursin chicken, roasted carrots, and garlic chive mashed potatoes. All the meat was SO fork tender, the carrots had this amazing taste to them, think that taste you get on the outside of a burned marshmallow, that very specific taste. The carrots had a hint of that with sweet and savory, I truly can’t describe it any other way. The mashed potatoes weren’t like most wedding potatoes, stiff and gross. They were fluffy and warm and truly amazing. Like, I would go back to have a meal by Gilmore Catering. Kim was amazing to work with helping me set up the bar, providing me options for my vegan friends, helping me select appetizers for a good variety (GET. THE. VEGGIE. SPRING ROLLS. Holy crap they were SO GOOD!!!!)
Abigail
Abigail L. Sent on 07/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING food and service

The food was amazing, the service wonderful, and Kim was so fabulous to work with! Thank you Gilmore collection for an unforgettable wedding! - A & R
Angela
Angela G. Sent on 06/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dreams come true

Food was delicious and bartender was amazing!
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Awards

67
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Real Weddings

Rosie & Ryker
81 photos · 05/12/2018

Team

Angela Shea
Angela Shea
Director of Catering

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Eastern Floral Eastern Floral Wedding Florists

Gilmore collection catering at The B.O.B. is a great wedding and events venue! They are so easy to work with. Their food options are one of the best in Grand Rapids! Talk to Kari for a tour of their beautiful venue!

Floral Creations by Sharon Floral Creations by Sharon Wedding Florists

Would highly recommend the Gilmore Collection Catering at the B.O.B. for a wedding, anniversary party or other special event. They will do a fabulous job. Floral Creations by Sharon

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Gilmore Catering frequently asked questions

At Gilmore Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Gilmore Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
Gilmore Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Gilmore Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Gilmore Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Gilmore Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Gilmore Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Gilmore Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Gilmore Catering is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in value.

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