Distinctive Catering
$$ • Caterers
Hours:
4945 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids
(616) 538-4384
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Distinctive Catering Reviews
Great staff, good food, great price. Overall I was quite impressed! :)
If I could give Distinctive Catering zero stars, I would. Our wedding on October 11, 2025 was supposed to be a seamless, well-coordinated event - especially after months of planning, countless emails, and repeatedly clarifying our expectations. Unfortunately, the bar service fell so far below what we were promised and paid for that it truly impacted our night.
To start, Distinctive ran out of vodka by around 10:00 - 10:30 PM, nearly two full hours before our wedding ended....read full review
We used Distinctive Catering for our cocktail hour and dinner on our wedding day. We had such a great experience and have received SO many compliments on both the food and service. We ordered the smoked chicken and beef tips with mushroom sauce, as well as the potatoes, green beans, Greek pasta salad, kielbasa, and potato salad. Everything was delicious and this was by far the most flavorful and tasty food I've ever had at a wedding. Additionally, the servers went above and beyond...read full review
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Hours
| Monday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Distinctive Catering offers an affordable large menu selection with good quality food. They provide bar services for all drinkers' preferences. Known for making events perfect, they received many compliments on their pasta buffet. The staff is great to work with and ensures outstanding service. Whether for a wedding or conference, their hot breakfast and box lunch are top-notch. Their catering service efficiently served 800 people in just 9 minutes, impressing all attendees. Customers have praised their delicious, beautifully presented food and friendly, organized staff. From hors d'oeuvres to plated dinners, the team makes sure everything flows smoothly and everyone is happy and well-fed. Their food tasting events are considered genius, and their staff does a good job setting up and serving. Despite a minor issue with parking, clients would still choose them again for future events. Overall, their appetizers and buffet at weddings have received fantastic reviews for taste and service quality. Recent guests highlighted that the staff was polite and efficient, checking on them often, with a gorgeous display that received compliments all night. The leftovers were packaged and sent home, adding to the positive experience. Customers noted that the team was easy to communicate with and helpful during planning, leaving the venue spotless after the event. The food quality exceeded expectations, with tender brisket, flavorful stuffed chicken thighs, and glazed carrots that guests raved about. Desserts like assorted cheesecake and cookies were also delicious. Overall, Distinctive Catering offers reliable, well-organized service with great food at a middle ground price point, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings and events.