We hired A Catered Affaire recently for our family reunion. Jess, (co-owner ), arrived at our house…read moreand set up a large spread of delicious pulled pork, pulled chicken, green beans, coleslaw and slider rolls. All of the hot food was presented on a silver Buffet warmer, heated by sterno cans. Very fancy! The slider buns were in a beautiful wicker basket. The food was so delicious and plentiful! We ended up by having a little bit left over, more than enough to feed our hungry family. Definitely I would hire them back for future events! We appreciated that Jess stayed initially to make sure things were set up properly and we were satisfied with everything she brought. We highly recommend A Catered Affair!

From the owner: We aspire as a team to become Lansing’s Finest Caterer each and every day. Whether you are planning…read morean intimate dinner for two or the most elaborate gala for one thousand; A Catered Affairé will work with you to create an event that reflects your tastes, desires and personal preferences. We want to be your one stop shop. We are able to assist with meal planning, deliver top notch service from our friendly staff, give you beautiful displays and can provide all associated catering rental items. You can count on our professional and courteous team to make your event truly special. Take a load off and let us do the work!

We went to a wedding that COP catered and the food was amazing. When it came time to book the…read morecaterer for my own wedding in July 2024, we wanted COP. We met and discussed options and made a down payment for her services. About a month before the event, she sent us a message that she would no longer be able to cater for us due to a traumatic accident. We gave her time to heal and get through PT but now, a year after paying our deposit, we still have not gotten it back. We also no longer get responses to emails or txts. Wanted to share our experience so others do not have this same experience with COP.

I utilized Center of the Plate for a Baby Shower. The owner is extremely professional and timely…read morein responding to questions. She offered great suggestions and help us to find a great option within our budget when the party kept growing in guests. Communication was great through the planning period and she arrived early to deliver the food. She even helped out with a few other non food related tasks when we didn't even ask her to do so. The food was OUTSTANDING! The absolute best catered food I have ever had. The food was very flavorful, beautifully presented and high quality. Guests raved about the food and a few went back for seconds and thirds. Having owned an event planning company and worked on planning many events that required catering service, I must say that Center of the Plate is the best I've ever worked with and apparently a best kept secret of Lansing.

Reliably good pulled pork and ribs. Great corn dish. Family likes the cole slaw. Vinegary sauce is…read moretops. This 5-5:30 visit made me think I was getting leftover ribs from the lunch. Might wait until later in the evening. Service: nothing for me to complain about. Friendly and helpful. In terms of ambience, great for conversations. No loud music. I like that.

Had the Pulled Chicken and pulled Pork Tacos with Mac and Cheese and Coleslaw. Everything was fresh…read moreand good tasting. It was clean and Employees were friendly and knowledgeable. all in all great Experience... I recommend trying it will be back..

We had them for a work meeting, the pasta sauce and Alfredo had zero flavor, the meatballs were…read morejust warmed up frozen meatballs. The desserts were all from Gordon's and cut into tiny squares. The rolls were still frozen. The green beans were coated on dill and it was an odd combo. The comments from our peers was that they had no idea how you make everything flavorless including the lemonade. It felt like the cheapest cans of pasta sauce were just opened and microwaved. I would not recommend

This was an unbelievable disappointment! I had heard good things about Amy's catering, so I ordered…read moretheir box lunches for a recent writers' event. The sandwiches were unbelievably bland and used the lowest-quality ingredients possible: tasteless dinner rolls instead of bread, one slice of American cheese, iceberg lettuce, etc. I was embarrassed! One person said that it was the worst turkey sandwich she ever had--edible, but bland. Certainly nothing anyone would pay $12.75 for. Perhaps other Amy's options that cost more are better and I "got what I paid for" by going with the least expensive option, but I will not be going with Amy's in the future. The "budget-priced" lunch option should never be bad; if it costs more to provide a decent box lunch with real bread and tasteful ingredients, just charge more.

We had Moveable feast cater our daughter's wedding on June…read more21st. Misty and her crew were fabulous. We had several people with food allergies and they dealt with them without any problems. The food was praised by everyone at the wedding. I would use them again in a heartbeat.

We selected The Moveable Feast to cater my daughter's Bat Mitzvah in the midst of a global…read morepandemic, and they did an extraordinary job. Why did we choose The Moveable Feast? Well, because our congregation had a small list of approved caterers, and my daughter wanted one thing for the big celebration: a chocolate fountain. As luck would have it, The Moveable Feast has a chocolate fountain front and center on its website, so they were the obvious choice. The only other thing the Bat Mitzvah Girl wanted was bagels and cream cheese, which is her favorite food and pretty much impossible to mess up. Especially when the caterer agrees to source the bagels from Zingerman's Bakehouse. But one needs more for a luncheon than just bagels, cream cheese, and a chocolate fountain. That is where Misty Rose entered the picture. She got what we were going for and helped to round out the rest of the menu. I was told we had to get the whitefish as it was a signature dish of the company, and that was a great call. The pastrami spiced smoked salmon was tasty too. Having grilled vegetables was a fantastic idea as well. If I were to have TMF cater another event I might skip the red pepper hummus, the beet and quinoa salad, and the frittata. I make all of these things at home on the regular, and not to brag, but mine are better. However, those each served a role in the buffet, which on the whole was well received. Where The Moveable Feast shined brightest was its staff. They were extraordinary! Misty for both her flexibility and her patience in dealing with a father who was planning an event at the earliest stages of Omicron. Misty also directed me to A1 Rentals and helped to come up with several floor plans to make a 20' x 40' tent feel like a celebratory space. Plus the event staff were simply heroic, setting up the tent while I was at the ceremony and having everything ready by the time our guests arrived. Everyone who braved traveling to Michigan in December amidst a growing pandemic had a great time. The bartender roaming around pushing mimosas certainly helped. As did the tent heaters, which TMF helped to get back online when one wasn't working. They called up the rental company and made sure A1 brought over a new one. Plus the TMF crew even helped to spread out some straw when the lawn got sloppy thanks to the unexpected ice storm. If you've read down this far, you might be asking yourself, "So why only four stars?" Well, if you recall, the critical components of this event were a chocolate fountain, bagels, and cream cheese. The chocolate fountain was everything the guest of honor had hoped for... and maybe more. But somehow, the caterer forgot to bring the cream cheese. And a bagel without cream cheese is like a hug without the squeeze. I know that's not actually how the line goes. Still... it's close. My personal belief is that a business is best defined by what happens when something goes wrong. In this case, their first offer was to simply not charge me for the food they didn't bring. That was not terribly satisfying. Ultimately, the resolution was a sum that was roughly equivalent to the mimosas which helped make our adult guests happy despite the omission. I appreciated the gesture, but would have preferred an outcome that did not feel as transactional. You know, like a tray of sweets, or an "I'm sorry" cake. I know I'm weird about this, but money feels kinda dirty. Although at some point it's best to just take the offer and move on. Which is exactly what I did. Would I work with The Moveable Feast again? Absolutely! Would I recommend them to anyone who asks? You bet. Would they work with me again? I certainly hope so. We had a tremendous amount of leftovers, which included a few pounds of smoked salmon and multiple pints of whitefish. We were even able to salvage some of the ambrosial nectar from the chocolate fountain. More importantly, thanks to TMF we were able to pull off a successful event in the face of some abysmal conditions. I mean... on top of everything a last minute ice storm? And despite being down a person, they did it all with a smile. Bravo!

I was at an event Saturday evening which Morton's catered. The food was really good, prices were…read morereasonable and the staff they sent were efficient , helpful and very pleasant. I highly recommend them!

That meatloaf is I just had it a the cssj event it was amazing the chicken was so tender thanks…read morefor the experience I would give that meatloaf at A+

I got the sweet potato fries and the vegan "chicken" sandwich. Both were excellent and quickly…read moreprepared. I recommend stopping here for lunch and eating your meal in a nearby coffee shop

This is easily some of the best food in Lansing! They have a variety of options including options…read morefor folks with special diets. I want to try everything on the menu! We tried the Brussels sprouts, sweet potato fries, chicken sandwich and grilled cheese. It was so tasty that I couldn't stop eating! Can't wait to visit again. Long story short- the food is fresh and the staff is friendly.

We were recommended this place for lunch after a doctors visit . I had seen it in passing and given…read moreit was in a cup de sac of medical and legal offices I was not sure it was real. But the umbrellas and out door seating gave it away. And it was amazing and the staff were so friendly. I had a Thai chicken salad and my husband had teriyaki chicken with rice. Both delicious as were the Parmesan pita tips. We will return

Amazing food!! Love the wraps and salad. the chocolate chip cookies are also delicious!!read more

Batter Up Bistro in Lansing was a great find. I had the pear spiced margarita, which was…read moreexcellent--great flavor with just the right amount of spice--and paired it with the spicy BLT sandwich. The sandwich had a nice kick and was absolutely worth ordering again. I also had the opportunity to meet the owner, which made the experience even better. You can tell there's a lot of pride behind this place. Great atmosphere, friendly people, and the kind of spot where you can grab a good meal and a drink and actually hang out for a while. Definitely a 5-star stop in Lansing. I'll be back the next time I'm in town.

Met up some friends in the middle of MI and they picked out this restaurant on a whim. Beautiful…read moreand homey spot. Very clean and everyone who worked there was so kind and eager to help with our table of 8. The chef/owner came out to chat about our friends adorable baby and gush about her new grandson. very precious interaction. The menu has OPTIONS and literally everything our party had looked amazing. I got the bed head BLT and the bacon was so thicc I want it every day of my life. The bread was hearty and a little more toasted than preferred, but better that than soggy. I think the crusty bread just made it harder to eat. (But we made it work HA! So yummy) the potatoes had so much flavor, rosemary which I loved but some of the kids in the party did not care for. My partner got the breakfast nook and it was pretty simple and tasty. The fruit and yogurt bowl was a hit and looked incredibly fresh. The naan plate also got good reviews. We would go back if we're ever randomly in Lansing again. Plus we love to support a woman owned business!

Heard good things but they need to add staff. We arrived to find a 45 minute wait. Not a problem,…read morewent to their side coffee shop and got 2 coffees for $14 including tip. Not happy about that but I guess these are the times we live in. Waited 45 and eventually got two seats at the bar. After 10 minutes we had to ask to place an order. We had somewhere to be at 1:30 so after waiting for our food for another 30 minutes we had to ask when it would arrive. The waitress said 'I only took your order 27 minutes ago'. Eventually we had to take it to go which is boarder line unacceptable. Had to eat my food from a box with no seasoning. It was fine but the overall experience was not great

Loved the food! Got the Cuban and Steak it easy. 10/10 would…read morerecommend. Thank you. Will see you again!