Kelly's is hands down the best catering service in North-west Michigan. When we were considering a caterer for our wedding reception, we were overwhelmingly suggested to call Kelly's. Needless to say, they were top-notch and did not disappoint. We chose the carving station and it was absolutely a hit. I've worked in high-end restaurants as a server/bartender and have to give a shoutout to the expertly trained staff. They went above and beyond in making sure all 90 of our guests were well taken care of. I appreciated that the servers made a plate of appetizers for my wife and me knowing full well that we would be busy taking photos. Another special shout out to Chef Mike, consider yourself lucky if he's the one running the show. And last but certainly not least, a special thank you to Josh who was so incredibly easy to work with during the planning process. If you need a caterer, look no further than Kelly's.
Stephany Moron
We're so grateful we decided to go with Catering by Kelly's for our wedding reception food. Josh was professional and adaptable throughout the process and helped us choose a menu that worked best for us.
Once the wedding day came, their professionalism & quality of work really showed when we decided to impromptu extend our cocktail hour by 30 minutes since our ceremony ran late. They did this with no problem AT ALL and no one noticed (including me).
Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food - especially the swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, and late night snack hot dogs. And don't get me started on the level of service, with the plated salad, buffet, and cake serving going off without a hitch.
Simply the best catering service we could ask for!
Christiana
My husband and I booked Catering by Kelly's for our wedding at Ciccone Vineyard in August, and we are SO glad we did.
We shopped around for vendors for quite some time, but decided on Catering by Kelly's shortly after first contacting them. Not only are they professional, thorough, and detail oriented-- but Josh and his team were beyond friendly & personable. From the first phone call, to the service on the day of our wedding, to the follow-up after our wedding day... we were blown away. Our guests were too!
Catering was probably our largest expense, but by-far the best investment. We were able to customize our menus using various options that are sure to satisfy most taste-buds and allergies. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, the bartenders knowledgeable... I truly have a had time finding the words for how well us and our guests were treated. 10/10 would recommend booking Catering by Kelly's for your wedding or catering-needs.
**The smallest detail: They unfortunately do not have photos of the actual colors of their linens/napkins, and only a PDF that is provided to them by the linen company. This made it a little difficult to color-match the rest of the décor at my wedding. I ended up opting for a more neutral color to stay on the safe side, which still ended up being beautiful.
I will be sure to return to this review with photos of the beautiful table set-up, and anything that shows just how amazing Catering by Kelly's was at our event. Don't hesitate booking with them!
Emily Sierawski
We couldn't have been more impressed working with Catering by Kelly's throughout our entire wedding process.
Josh was incredibly helpful and responsive over the past year and was happy to answer all of my many questions.
Our guests absolutely loved the food and bartenders! The servers and bartenders were all gracious and efficient.
Chelsea was on top of everything and kept us well fed and cared for. We didn't worry about anything regarding catering or bartending all day and that was to her credit. She kept the mood light and fun all day and made sure there were food and drinks waiting for us at every turn.
We highly recommend Catering by Kelly's if you're in search of a caterer and bartender for your wedding! Thank you for making our day so special.
Catie Eovaldi
Recently worked with Catering by Kellys for the Smania's wedding day earlier this month. The food was amazing and so well prepped! Highly recommend using them for your wedding catering needs!
Mary Gunther
We had the best experience for my sister's wedding! The food was outstanding, fresh, and delicious. Everyone was talking about how good the food was and the service was excellent as well. Thanks for making the day run so smoothly.
Alanna Miller
We had such a great experience with Catering By Kelly's for our wedding — they were amazing from start to finish. Josh was incredibly helpful early on in the process and patiently answered every question we had, even the small or random ones. He made everything feel easy and stress-free, which was such a relief while planning.
The day-of service was just as smooth. The staff was clearly experienced and professional — everything ran like clockwork. We had a plated dinner, and the food was absolutely fabulous. So many of our guests commented on how great it was, and we truly felt like we got incredible value for what we paid.
We also hired them for bar service, and the bartenders were not only efficient but also super friendly — they added such a fun energy to the evening and really helped make the reception feel relaxed and welcoming.
We would hire them again in a heartbeat and absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing wedding catering team!
Joshua Leider
Kellys catered our wedding and it was truly top notch. We got a ton of compliments on the apps and plated dinner that was served.
Also, they were very smooth to work with. 10/10, highly recommended.
Kristen Todoroff
Catering by Kelly's was incredible to work with for my big day. They were very easy to communicate with when I had questions leading up to my wedding. On the day of they brought appetizers up to the ceremony site with our signature drinks to make sure my husband and I had them! They also made sure I was covered to not get any food on my dress! They took extra care to make sure were were taken care of. The food was INCREDIBLE! I don't think I have ever had mashed potatoes that good. The price for the services and quality of food was very fair! If I was able to give more then 5 stars I would!!
Tracy Ruegsegger
We hired Catering by Kelly's for our wedding and they were amazing! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. Josh and his staff were professional and easy to work with. They made the planning process easy and smooth. Everything was perfect on our wedding day. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was. They took such good care of our guests and us. Some of our guests and myself have food allergies and Josh really helped out with that and made sure that we were taken care of. We are so happy that we went with Catering by Kelly's. Thank you for making our special day so amazing!
We went with Catering by Kelly's for our wedding last weekend at the recommendation of our venue. We went in blind not being able to do a tasting beforehand as we booked them on short notice but thankfully reviews and word of mouth did not disappoint and everything was amazing. From the first greeting where Chelsea came up and gave me hand warmers to hold around my bouquet to keep me warm to making sure we got appetizers while pictures were being done, to even taking care of a last minute change for the grooms meal, the staff went above and beyond and were so accommodating. The food was not at all your typical wedding food, everything exceeded expectations. We got many compliments about how good it all was. I wouldnt hesitate to go with them again. Definitely recommend.
Isaiah Nelson
We couldn’t recommend Catering by Kelly’s enough! We hired them to cater our wedding in late October and it was absolutely incredible. We went with the Mexican Buffet and it was so delicious! We got so many compliments from our guests about the food, especially the flank steak! The hors d'oeuvres for cocktail hour were also super good, so the whole food package was great! The serving staff was also phenomenal( our head caterer was Kaitlyn and she was so wonderful! Very attentive and sweet! Highly recommend her!!) and the buffet was well organized and there was never really a long wait to get to food. If there’s one thing you don’t want to skimp on at a wedding, it’s the food. And Catering by Kelly’s was absolutely worth it and we couldn’t be happier that we chose them!
Also, on a side note, I’m a wedding DJ myself and I’ve had most of the other dishes from Kelly’s and ALL of them are absolutely fantastic!
Jenna Kotula
Catering by Kelly's exceeded our expectations! We hired them to cater our wedding at Castle Farms this past September and were extremely impressed with their wide variety of menu items, quick communication, and of course, how absolutely delicious the food was! So many of our guests made a point to come up to us during and after the wedding to tell us how much they enjoyed the food. The staff members were extremely kind to us and our guests, too. Leading up to the wedding, Josh was able to answer all of our questions and walked us through every detail that we needed to be aware of. The bartenders were fantastic and were receptive to us having a few signature cocktails and mocktails to prepare for our guests. We wholeheartedly recommend Catering by Kelly's to anyone needing amazing catering services!
Jess C
We used Catering by Kelly’s for our wedding last weekend. Credit where credit is due: excellent customer service and responsive emails. Several wait staff went out of their way to help out during dinner service, and dishes were cleared from the table promptly. Fairly cheap prices too. Everything was good on paper. Unfortunately, we were disappointed in the food. We had a buffet chicken piccata, carved steamship round, potatoes, and pasta. The chicken was bone dry, the pasta was overcooked, and the round (though pretty yummy) was served with butter knives. Our guests were sawing at the meat to cut it. We definitely would have paid extra for the steak knives, had we known they weren’t included. We overheard some of our guests say that our spread was “typical wedding food,” and that did not feel good. Though I wouldn’t use this service again, they did fulfill the contract. It is what it is.
Kayla Chalmers
Great service for our small outdoor wedding! Great communication prior to the wedding. We also had bar service and the staff was excellent. They went above and beyond to make our day special. We had rain at the end of the night and staff stayed despite the inclement weather. Would highly recommend to anyone having a wedding in the Traverse City areas
Kelly's is hands down the best catering service in North-west Michigan. When we were considering a caterer for our wedding reception, we were overwhelmingly suggested to call Kelly's. Needless to say, they were top-notch and did not disappoint. We chose the carving station and it was absolutely a hit. I've worked in high-end restaurants as a server/bartender and have to give a shoutout to the expertly trained staff. They went above and beyond in making sure all 90 of our guests were well taken care of. I appreciated that the servers made a plate of appetizers for my wife and me knowing full well that we would be busy taking photos. Another special shout out to Chef Mike, consider yourself lucky if he's the one running the show. And last but certainly not least, a special thank you to Josh who was so incredibly easy to work with during the planning process. If you need a caterer, look no further than Kelly's.
We're so grateful we decided to go with Catering by Kelly's for our wedding reception food. Josh was professional and adaptable throughout the process and helped us choose a menu that worked best for us.
Once the wedding day came, their professionalism & quality of work really showed when we decided to impromptu extend our cocktail hour by 30 minutes since our ceremony ran late. They did this with no problem AT ALL and no one noticed (including me).
Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food - especially the swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, and late night snack hot dogs. And don't get me started on the level of service, with the plated salad, buffet, and cake serving going off without a hitch.
Simply the best catering service we could ask for!
My husband and I booked Catering by Kelly's for our wedding at Ciccone Vineyard in August, and we are SO glad we did.
We shopped around for vendors for quite some time, but decided on Catering by Kelly's shortly after first contacting them. Not only are they professional, thorough, and detail oriented-- but Josh and his team were beyond friendly & personable. From the first phone call, to the service on the day of our wedding, to the follow-up after our wedding day... we were blown away. Our guests were too!
Catering was probably our largest expense, but by-far the best investment. We were able to customize our menus using various options that are sure to satisfy most taste-buds and allergies. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, the bartenders knowledgeable... I truly have a had time finding the words for how well us and our guests were treated. 10/10 would recommend booking Catering by Kelly's for your wedding or catering-needs.
**The smallest detail: They unfortunately do not have photos of the actual colors of their linens/napkins, and only a PDF that is provided to them by the linen company. This made it a little difficult to color-match the rest of the décor at my wedding. I ended up opting for a more neutral color to stay on the safe side, which still ended up being beautiful.
I will be sure to return to this review with photos of the beautiful table set-up, and anything that shows just how amazing Catering by Kelly's was at our event. Don't hesitate booking with them!
We couldn't have been more impressed working with Catering by Kelly's throughout our entire wedding process.
Josh was incredibly helpful and responsive over the past year and was happy to answer all of my many questions.
Our guests absolutely loved the food and bartenders! The servers and bartenders were all gracious and efficient.
Chelsea was on top of everything and kept us well fed and cared for. We didn't worry about anything regarding catering or bartending all day and that was to her credit. She kept the mood light and fun all day and made sure there were food and drinks waiting for us at every turn.
We highly recommend Catering by Kelly's if you're in search of a caterer and bartender for your wedding! Thank you for making our day so special.
Recently worked with Catering by Kellys for the Smania's wedding day earlier this month. The food was amazing and so well prepped! Highly recommend using them for your wedding catering needs!
We had the best experience for my sister's wedding! The food was outstanding, fresh, and delicious. Everyone was talking about how good the food was and the service was excellent as well. Thanks for making the day run so smoothly.
We had such a great experience with Catering By Kelly's for our wedding — they were amazing from start to finish. Josh was incredibly helpful early on in the process and patiently answered every question we had, even the small or random ones. He made everything feel easy and stress-free, which was such a relief while planning.
The day-of service was just as smooth. The staff was clearly experienced and professional — everything ran like clockwork. We had a plated dinner, and the food was absolutely fabulous. So many of our guests commented on how great it was, and we truly felt like we got incredible value for what we paid.
We also hired them for bar service, and the bartenders were not only efficient but also super friendly — they added such a fun energy to the evening and really helped make the reception feel relaxed and welcoming.
We would hire them again in a heartbeat and absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing wedding catering team!
Kellys catered our wedding and it was truly top notch. We got a ton of compliments on the apps and plated dinner that was served.
Also, they were very smooth to work with. 10/10, highly recommended.
Catering by Kelly's was incredible to work with for my big day. They were very easy to communicate with when I had questions leading up to my wedding. On the day of they brought appetizers up to the ceremony site with our signature drinks to make sure my husband and I had them! They also made sure I was covered to not get any food on my dress! They took extra care to make sure were were taken care of. The food was INCREDIBLE! I don't think I have ever had mashed potatoes that good. The price for the services and quality of food was very fair! If I was able to give more then 5 stars I would!!
We hired Catering by Kelly's for our wedding and they were amazing! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. Josh and his staff were professional and easy to work with. They made the planning process easy and smooth. Everything was perfect on our wedding day. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was. They took such good care of our guests and us. Some of our guests and myself have food allergies and Josh really helped out with that and made sure that we were taken care of. We are so happy that we went with Catering by Kelly's. Thank you for making our special day so amazing!
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We went with Catering by Kelly's for our wedding last weekend at the recommendation of our venue. We went in blind not being able to do a tasting beforehand as we booked them on short notice but thankfully reviews and word of mouth did not disappoint and everything was amazing. From the first greeting where Chelsea came up and gave me hand warmers to hold around my bouquet to keep me warm to making sure we got appetizers while pictures were being done, to even taking care of a last minute change for the grooms meal, the staff went above and beyond and were so accommodating. The food was not at all your typical wedding food, everything exceeded expectations. We got many compliments about how good it all was. I wouldnt hesitate to go with them again. Definitely recommend.
We couldn’t recommend Catering by Kelly’s enough! We hired them to cater our wedding in late October and it was absolutely incredible. We went with the Mexican Buffet and it was so delicious! We got so many compliments from our guests about the food, especially the flank steak! The hors d'oeuvres for cocktail hour were also super good, so the whole food package was great!
The serving staff was also phenomenal( our head caterer was Kaitlyn and she was so wonderful! Very attentive and sweet! Highly recommend her!!) and the buffet was well organized and there was never really a long wait to get to food.
If there’s one thing you don’t want to skimp on at a wedding, it’s the food. And Catering by Kelly’s was absolutely worth it and we couldn’t be happier that we chose them!
Also, on a side note, I’m a wedding DJ myself and I’ve had most of the other dishes from Kelly’s and ALL of them are absolutely fantastic!
Catering by Kelly's exceeded our expectations! We hired them to cater our wedding at Castle Farms this past September and were extremely impressed with their wide variety of menu items, quick communication, and of course, how absolutely delicious the food was! So many of our guests made a point to come up to us during and after the wedding to tell us how much they enjoyed the food. The staff members were extremely kind to us and our guests, too. Leading up to the wedding, Josh was able to answer all of our questions and walked us through every detail that we needed to be aware of. The bartenders were fantastic and were receptive to us having a few signature cocktails and mocktails to prepare for our guests. We wholeheartedly recommend Catering by Kelly's to anyone needing amazing catering services!
We used Catering by Kelly’s for our wedding last weekend. Credit where credit is due: excellent customer service and responsive emails. Several wait staff went out of their way to help out during dinner service, and dishes were cleared from the table promptly. Fairly cheap prices too. Everything was good on paper.
Unfortunately, we were disappointed in the food. We had a buffet chicken piccata, carved steamship round, potatoes, and pasta. The chicken was bone dry, the pasta was overcooked, and the round (though pretty yummy) was served with butter knives. Our guests were sawing at the meat to cut it. We definitely would have paid extra for the steak knives, had we known they weren’t included. We overheard some of our guests say that our spread was “typical wedding food,” and that did not feel good. Though I wouldn’t use this service again, they did fulfill the contract. It is what it is.
Great service for our small outdoor wedding! Great communication prior to the wedding. We also had bar service and the staff was excellent. They went above and beyond to make our day special. We had rain at the end of the night and staff stayed despite the inclement weather. Would highly recommend to anyone having a wedding in the Traverse City areas
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