We are proud to announce our newest managed facility, Crossroads Banquet Center! Crossroads is the ideal place for Weddings, Receptions, Corporate Events, Conferences, and other gatherings. Talk to us today about setting up a tour of the amazing venue ..read more

What does ‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’, a white wedding dress, and toasting to the bride and groom all have in common? They’re wedding traditions! Most modern brides follow these “typical” traditions. For a truly unique wedding experience, a great idea could be adopting traditions from other cultures. Below we briefly outline traditions from three different cultures and how you can apply them to your ceremony. Italy Traditional Italian weddings take place earlier in the day, typically on a Sunday. Saturdays are reserved for widows marrying for a second tim ..read more

These days, you cannot afford to be basic when it comes to the way your wedding or corporate event is decorated. When it comes to designing the style for your big day, everything should be exactly to your liking and up to date with all types of current styles and trends. It is vital to have every aspect of the event nailed down, so that you can impress your guests and leave them bragging about how wonderful the event was. Centerpieces are of no exception. A reason why the centerpiece plays an important part in the reception is because most of the time, the guests will be staying on their des ..read more

At Distinctive Catering, not only do we cater to business events and beautiful wedding events, we also love catering for fundraising events where we are able to be part of helping the Grand Rapids community. On Thursday, March 9, we were given an amazing opportunity to help sponsor a fundraising event at the D2D Studio Event Center in Grand Rapids, MI. Fundraising photo events are posted on our Facebook. This fundraiser was to help raise funds for 3:11 Youth Housing. Since 2012, 3:11’s mission has been to provide housing and a support network for youth and young adults who are in need of guid ..read more

How To Have A Luxurious Wedding On A Budget Your wedding night should be a night for you to remember, and the planning process can become daunting. One of the most shocking features about planning a wedding is realizing how expensive one night can be. Other than limiting your guest list, there are a couple factors to take into account to reduce the cost of the wedding, and it could be time consuming to gather all of your resources. We are happy to provide you some insights, and with our five guides it will help you save more money on your wedding night while still looking like you spent a lot ..read more

It is that time of the year again! Can you hear those sleigh bells ringing? 2016 is coming to an end and that means office holiday parties. It is the most wonderful time of the year and that means the most wonderful food options to make your event special from start to finish. Distinctive Catering is all ready to cater to your needs and ensure your business’ holiday party is better than ever. Our holiday menu is here and we have some delicious options for you and your co-workers to enjoy. Check out what we have to offer for your holiday party. This holiday menu is sure to wow the office and le ..read more

Everyone has heard the phrase “you’d forget your head if it was not attached to your body.” Hidden within that statement, is a feeling that some of us know all too well. Sometimes when planning a large event, it can start to feel like you are running around with your head cut off. There is so much pressure to ensure that everything goes according to plan for the bride’s big day or your big corporate event. Distinctive Catering is here to put your mind at ease. We can help fine tune your event and remind you about commonly missed details during the event planning process. Food Allergies and Foo ..read more

Planning weddings and corporate events is a difficult task. With so many intricate pieces to be kept in mind, fine tuning the details of the event can come as a challenge. Planning the food that will be served is not any easier. Providing food for large groups of people is problematic if you are inexperienced. The first important decision to be made, is choosing between a plated or buffet style of service. Both styles have their advantages, depending upon the manner of the event. Allow for this blog to guide you through whatever questions you may have and make this decision as painless as pos ..read more

We are proud to announce our newest managed facility, Crossroads Banquet Center! Crossroads is the ideal place for Weddings, Receptions, Corporate Events, Conferences, and other gatherings. Talk to us today about setting up a tour of the amazing venue ..read more