Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering & Event Partner in Ann Arbor
At Katherine's Catering, we specialize in creating elevated culinary experiences where every detail reflects genuine care, craft, and effortless style. Founded in 1985, our full-service catering and event company has spent over four decades helping clients host weddings, corporate events, and celebrations of all kinds across Ann Arbor and Michigan. Our team combines chef-crafted menus, thoughtful design, and event coordination under one roof, ensuring seamless execution from the first consultation to the final guest departure. We prioritize exceptional cuisine, beautiful presentation, and gracious hospitality, working closely with clients to bring their visions to life with artistic precision.With a dedication to sustainability, dietary accommodations, and vendor partnerships, we orchestrate cohesive events that reflect each client's unique style and needs. Our culinary team delivers innovation through plated meals, strolling stations, and custom menus, while our service staff maintains professionalism and attention to detail. Recognized nationally and trusted by clients for milestone celebrations, we remain committed to connecting communities through food, design, and heartfelt service.
Services
Catering Services
Event Planning
Menu Customization
Bar Services
Vendor Coordination
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Dietary Accommodations
Tablescapes Design
Beverage Pairing
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience creating memorable events across Michigan
- Full-service coordination from menu design to vendor partnerships
- Custom dietary accommodations including gluten-free and plant-forward options
- Sustainable waste practices and eco-conscious event planning
- Award-winning culinary team with national recognition
Services
Full-Service Catering
Our full-service catering handles every culinary aspect of your event. From menu creation to on-site execution, our chefs craft custom dishes using fresh ingredients while our staff ensures flawless service. We accommodate dietary restrictions and provide staffing, rentals, and coordination for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.
Wedding Catering
Specializing in wedding celebrations, we create menus that reflect couples' personal styles. Our team coordinates tastings, designs reception layouts, and partners with preferred vendors to ensure cohesive execution. Services include plated dinners, cocktail hours, and specialty bars while accommodating guest dietary needs with artistic presentation.
Corporate Events
We provide sophisticated catering solutions for corporate functions including galas, conferences, and fundraisers. Our services feature elegant presentation, professional staffing, and menu customization for formal plated dinners or interactive stations. We handle logistics coordination and vendor management to ensure seamless business events.
Menu Customization
Our culinary team develops tailored menus for each event, incorporating client preferences and seasonal ingredients. We offer tasting sessions, create signature dishes, and provide dietary adaptations while maintaining visual appeal and flavor consistency across all service styles from buffets to formal dining.
Vendor Coordination
We connect clients with trusted local vendors for comprehensive event execution. Our planners coordinate rentals, florals, audiovisual equipment, and decor while managing timelines and logistics. This one-team approach ensures cohesive design and smooth operations for any event size or complexity.
People
Jon Curtis
Owner/CEO
Jon Curtis leads Katherine's Catering as Owner/CEO, bringing decades of hospitality industry experience. He oversees strategic direction while maintaining the company's founding commitment to exceptional service and culinary innovation.
Katie Cobb
President/COO
Katie Cobb serves as President/COO, managing daily operations and client relations. With extensive event planning expertise, she ensures seamless execution of services while upholding the company's standards of excellence.
Damien Mack
Executive Chef
Executive Chef Damien Mack leads culinary operations, creating innovative menus and mentoring the kitchen team. His expertise in gourmet cuisine and dietary accommodations ensures exceptional food quality and presentation for every event.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and private celebrations across Michigan, handling everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale galas.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we offer gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and plant-forward options with advanced notice, ensuring all guests enjoy beautifully presented, dietary-compliant dishes.
Do you provide event planning services?
Our full-service catering includes event coordination, vendor partnerships, timeline creation, and design consultation to ensure cohesive, stress-free celebrations.
Are tastings available?
Complimentary tastings for up to four guests are available after signing a catering agreement, based on seasonal menu availability.
What service styles do you offer?
We provide plated meals, family-style dining, buffets, strolling stations, hors d'oeuvres, and drop-off catering options to suit various event formats.
