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For over twenty-five years, Katherine's Catering has been the Ann Arbor area's deliciously creative caterer, offering full service event planning in Ann Arbor, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, Whitmore Lake, Pinckney, Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Novi, Westland, Detroit, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights, Walled Lake and beyond.
From corporate functions to everyday celebrations,
we delight in our ability to say "Yes! We can do that for you!
Want to join our team?
Service Staff
As we approach our busy season, we're looking for sparkling self starters to help out temporarily with tailgates, weddings, holiday parties and more!
Experience is preferred. Must be 18 or older. Click the above link for our application. No phone calls, please.
Email applications to jon_katherines.com
Katherine Hilboldt Farrell President
Todd Stapnowski Executive Chef
Rula Bawardi Director of Sales and Events
Michael Hoener Service Manager
Carol Thompson Marketing Director
Jill May Event Planner
Adam Poplawski Accounts Manager
Kyle Kavanagh Event Planner
Jon Curtis Office Manager
Stephanie Barry Event Planner
These menus are our favorites;
suggestions and options for whatever you are looking for.
All of our menus can be changed or altered to fit allergy restrictions and dietary preferences.
Your event planner would be happy to customize a menu based on your one of a kind event.
Click here for the
Full Catering Menu
Simply Breakfast
Life
Celebrations
Graduations
Holidays
Simply Lunch
Katherine's Catering offers full service event planning, including coordinating rentals, purchasing alcohol, creating ambiance and more.
1. What is the estimated cost per person for a seated dinner? Buffet? Cocktail reception? What does this include?
The estimated cost per person varies for each event depending upon the following selections: menu, service style, linens, beverages and any additional services requested, such as rental coordination, bartenders, etc. The easiest way to acquire an estimate is to talk with an event planner about your event and request an initial proposal.
2. What is the staff-to-guest ratio at an event?
The staff to guest ratio for a buffet with china and glassware is typically one staff per 30-35. As the guest count increases, the number of staff needed can decrease slightly. For a served dinner, we usually provide one staff person per 16-20 guests depending upon the menu and table arrangements (one staff person per two tables), not including bartenders.
3. Do you have a set menu or do you accept modifications?
We do have sample menus provided in our wedding menu and our catering menu, but we are always happy to customize menus to fit your budget and your preferences. You may mix and match items from different menus and your event planner is available to discuss the appropriate balance of items for your menu.
4. Can you accommodate guests who adhere to special dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian or gluten free?
Our kitchen and staff can accommodate a variety of special dietary restrictions with advance notice. We often work with guests who have celiac's disease, vegetarian diets, vegan diets, diabetes and a variety of allergies, including gluten and lactose. We are happy to make suggestions and design menus specific to you and your guests.
5. Do you provide different prices or menu choices for kids?
We can provide additional menu options for children, such as chicken strips, fresh carrot and celery sticks and macaroni and cheese. Older children and teenagers should often be counted as full guests or, given their age, your event planner can recommend the appropriate quantities for them. Pricing is determined based upon the quantities required and style of service requested. You may choose to incorporate kid-friendly items into your menu or arrange for a special plate or separate buffet depending on the style of your event.
6. Can you pass the hors d'oeuvre selections or are they served on a buffet?
Your hors d'oeuvre selections can be passed butler style or on a buffet. If passed, they may require one or more chefs, depending upon your guest count, to be on-site to plate them properly. The cost per chef is $100.00 for up to 4 hours of service.
7. When do I need to confirm a reservation?
We generally recommend that you contact us regarding an event as soon as you know the date. Once we have sent you a proposal, we will always check with you before filling a date to ensure that we can accommodate all events on a given date. You may confirm your reservation at any time with a $500.00 deposit. Given less than one week's notice, we will do our best accommodate your requests, but their may be limitations on the menu.
8. Can we arrange to taste samples of your menu?
We are always pleased to provide you with a tasting session of the menu you have selected. A tasting would include a sampling of the menu items you have chosen at our chef's discretion. If you have already reserved your date with a $500.00 deposit, the tasting is complimentary. If you are still deciding on your caterer, we request a $25.00 non-refundable deposit for the
tasting session.
9. Can you provide linens, floral arrangements, alcohol, china and all the other items I need?
We can provide linens, floral arrangements, balloons, ice cream carts or other special items for your event. We can also coordinate the purchase of alcohol for you and any rental items you may need, such as china, glassware, tables, chairs or tents. We can also recommend vendors, a dj or other services you may require. If you have a specific need, please talk with one of our event planners to determine how we can best assist you.
10. What additional charges might be incurred other than the food, beverages and rental of requested equipment?
The basic charges for an event can be outlined on a proposal for you. They would include food, beverages, beverage set-up (flat fee based upon items served and number of guests), linens, equipment, disposable products, service staff or delivery fees. Additional mileage may apply for events beyond a 25-mile radius of our facility. If you choose to have us coordinate the purchase of alcohol and rental equipment, there is a 15% handling fee.
11. Can I choose my linen colors and styles?
We have samples of all the linen colors available through Katherine's Catering for you to choose from. Other linens and colors are available through rental companies and services and color samples can often be obtained. Your event planner can assist you with the selection of the appropriate style of linen to fit your budget and the formality of your event.
12. How much advance time will you need to set up?
We generally request between one and a half to two hours prior to the start of an event for set-up. Wedding receptions and events with a detailed set-up or high guest counts may require three or more hours.
13. What is the cost for delivery versus the cost for service staff?
Deliveries range from $30.00 during normal business hours to $60.00 for evenings and weekends. For guest counts greater than 50, the cost may increase to account for additional delivery staff or vehicles needed. The minimum cost for a staff person is $250.00, but our standard service charge is 26% of the food, beverage and labor costs (such as chefs or bartenders). For wedding receptions and served sit-down meals, the service charge is 30%. A serviced event will include chafing dishes, serving utensils, disposable containers for leftovers and some additional equipment.
14. What is your policy for payment and tipping?
Payment arrangements are typically handled in the following format:
To save the date and confirm us as your caterer - $500.00 non-refundable deposit
One month prior to the event - 50% deposit
Week of the event (after providing final guest count) - Remaining Balance
Tipping is left to the discretion of each client. A small gratuity is included for the staff (varies from event to event based upon the service charge), but clients often tip the delivery and wait staff. Tips may range from $20-$150 per staff person to a flat rate divided equally amongst all of the staff.
15. What is your cancellation policy?
It is your responsibility to notify your event planner if you need to cancel the order. If the cancellation is made more than three days prior to the event, the order will be refunded a minimum of 50% up to the full order amount, less any credit card processing fees, travel costs for a site visit or other direct expenses. Cancellations made less than three days prior to the event are handled on a case-by-case basis, but may require payment for food, beverage, or rental items up to the full cost of the delivery, pick-up or staffed event.
16. When must I provide a final guest count?
A final guest count and all other arrangements must be confirmed no later than five business days prior to the reception date.
For additional questions, please contact one of our representatives at 734.930.4270 or information_katherines.com.
We are a
Palmer Commons
catering partner!
Katherine's Catering is happy to cater to any facility which allows outside catering.
If you have selected a site, we will gladly visit your location to design the layout.
If you are currently searching for the perfect spot, below are a few locations to consider.
Located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor and perfect to weddings, cocktail receptions and private gatherings.
Truly unique and historic 3,200 square foot site that makes a dream wedding come true.
Located in Jackson, a charming art and history museum makes a stunning event and meeting venue. The 3000 square-foot grand community room features an arched window wall and adjacent patio to accommodate a wide variety of gatherings.
This attractive, air-conditioned social hall measures approximately 48 x 70 feet. It accommodates up to 200 people seated at round tables and 180 people seated when there is a dance floor. The room is completely windowed on two sides, so there is plenty of natural light.
Enjoy one of the most unique venues in town, perfect for all types of events - beautiful setting, ample parking and easy access to the highways. We offer a beautiful banquet room that features large windows overlooking the course, French doors leading to outdoor deck, dance floor and seating for up to 160 people.
A serene, romantic, and yet unpretentious place to mark the birth of a new and special chapter in your life. No alcohol allowed.
And what a great place for a party! We have been the site for memorable weddings, anniversary parties, and engagement parties. It's fun to have this very public venue all to yourself! Our new state-of-the-art 200-seat Screening Room is available for rental during the daytime and is perfect for large business meetings, presentations and lectures. 200 guests reception style.
The perfect setting for any occasion. This beautiful facility features an open area for large receptions, weddings, business meetings, conferences, class reunions, family picnics, company picnics, and conventions.
Entertain with ease. Let us create the perfect party space within your own home. Katherine's will coordinate everything that you need to be the host with the most and we will make sure you don't lift a finger. And at the end of the event, there will be no glasses to pick up or plates to wash, we will clean up as though the party never happened.
Tented events are a great option! Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors with a tented event. Tents of all shapes and sizes are available for your special event.
Ann Arbor District Library
Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation
Chapel Hill Condominiums
Chelsea Depot
Dexter Knights of Columbus Hall
Earhart Manor
Electricians Hall
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Ann Arbor
Grotto Club of Ann Arbor
Home Builders Association of Washtenaw County
Kerrytown Concert House
Leslie Science Center
Michigan Friends Center
Milan Community Center
Nonprofit Enterprise at Work
Parish House Inn
Plymouth Cultural Center
The Power Center for the Performing Arts
River Gallery - Chelsea, Michigan
Vitosha Guest Haus
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Alumni Center
Bentley Historical Library
Clements Library
Crisler Arena
Dental School Atrium
Hill Auditorium Lobby
Indoor Track Building
Inglis House
Lurie Engineering Building
Gerald Ford Library
Junge Family Center
Kelsey Museum
Power Center
Rackham Graduate School
Schembechler Hall
UM Golf Course
U of M Museum of Art
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Provolone, tortellini, artichoke, red pepper, marinated mushrooms, cucumber, olives, pepperoncini and cherry tomatoes
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Price:80
Stuffed with gruyere and basil
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For only $11.00 per guest, your lunch includes
a hot entrée or sandwich platter, accompaniment, dessert and all disposables
(including plates, napkins, utensils and Katherine’s mints).
10 guest minimum
Monday - Friday until 3:00pm.
Additional $2.00 per guest during evenings and weekends.
Delivery/set-up fee in the greater Ann Arbor area is $30.00 Monday - Friday until 5:00pm
and $60.00 during evenings and weekends.
Anything beyond 50 miles round trip is an additional charge.
