Voted Best Caterer In Holland For Over 10 Years!
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Beechwood Grill Catering is a family-owned business that has been serving West Michigan for over 40 years! From small gatherings to large company picnics of 10,000, Beechwood Grill Catering has the experience and professional staff you want for your next special event. Voted Best Caterer in Holland for over a decade consecutively, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality food and service possible. We treat every catered event with the attention to detail and customer service that our valued customers deserve.
In addition to our off-site catering capabilities, our lower level Banquet Facility can also accommodate up to 100 guests on site. Our signature buffets are perfect for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, or parties of any kind. Our menus can be customized to fit your catering needs, and our on-staff catering coordinator is here to answer all your questions.
offsite catering options
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Weddings &
Special Events
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Your choice of two entrees, two vegetables, one potato and salad selection, served with bakery fresh dinner rolls.
Starting at $20 per person
Buffet Packages
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Buffet packages include your choice of two entrees, choice of one potato, choice of 2 vegetables, bakery fresh dinner rolls and choice of salad with the option of three levels of service.
Casual Service
Prestige white hard plastic plates & cutlery with linen-like white napkins placed on the buffet.
Staffing will arrive one hour prior to meal serve time, set up the buffet, refill the buffet as guests go through, and then clean up the buffet following meal service. They will also help with clearing plates from guest tables.
Linen tablecloths for the buffet tables included.
Pricing: $20 pp 100+ | $23 pp 40 minimum – 99
Traditional Buffet Service
China plates, stainless flatware, linen napkin, stemmed water glass
Water service to guest tables
Fresh-brewed coffee station
Cake cutting with quality disposable plates
Salads and rolls are served on the buffet
$26.50 pp 100+ / $30 pp 40 minimum – 99
Traditional PLUS Service
Everything the Traditional Package offers but Salads & Rolls are served to the guests at their tables.
$29.50 pp 100+ / $33.50 pp 40 minimum – 99
Hors D'oeuvres
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Add-On Hors d’oeuvres
Each option serves 40 guests.
Fresh Vegetable Platter – $95
Fresh-cut assortment of seasonal vegetables with a creamy, herb dip
Hummus – $100
Traditional hummus served in a bakery-fresh bread bowl complimented with bread ends and crackers
Meatball – $110
Delicious, bite-sized and served with your choice of sweet BBQ or classic Italian-style in red sauce with peppers and onions
Stuffed Mushroom – $125
Our chef’s special recipe! Jumbo caps stuffed with sausage and an herbed cheese blend
Charcuterie Platter – $120
Assorted cheeses with Genoa salami slices and crackers
Fresh Mixed Fruit – $105
Seasonal blend of fresh-cut fruit served with a sweet whipped cream (seasonal).
Artichoke Dip – $125
Artichoke hearts baked in a three-cheese blend with tortilla chips for dipping
Shrimp & Crab Display – $190
Cocktail shrimp and crab served chilled with a snappy dipping sauce
entree selection
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Fall apart tender, served in au jus
Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork
Sun-dried tomato-pesto Chicken (GF)
Wood-grilled chicken, and sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Smoked Brisket (burnt ends)
Proudly serving burnt ends, the most tender and flavorful pieces
Bourbon Glazed Chicken (GF)
Topped with candied pecans and a bourbon glaze.
Hickory Smoked Sausage
Smoked and roasted sausage served glazed in a sweet BBQ.
Savory Chicken
Grilled Chicken served over wild rice, baked in a garlic mushroom sauce
Chicken Alfredo
Penne pasta topped with creamy alfredo sauce and grilled chicken
Monterey Chicken (GF)
Grilled chicken topped with sautéed mushrooms and creamy Monterey cheese
Oven Roasted Chicken
Our classic baked chicken lightly seasoned and roasted until tender
Charcoal-Grilled Quartered Chicken (GF)
A Beechwood favorite served seasonally
Prime Rib
Roasted to perfection, additional fee applies.
Potato selections
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Garlic Redskin Mashers
Garlic Roasted Baby Bakers
Cheesy Party Potatoes
Rosemary Redskins
Salad Selections
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Classic Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine, homemade croutons, aged parmesan with classic Caesar dressing
Michigan Salad
Mixed greens, dried Michigan cherries, candied pecans, feta cheese and raspberry vinaigrette
Tossed Salad
Mixed greens with shredded carrots, red onion, tomato, cheese and assorted dressings
Riviera Salad
Mixed greens, toasted almonds, sliced strawberries, and poppy seed dressing
Vegetable selections
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Prince Edward Blend: Green and yellow beans with baby carrots
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce (seasonal)
Homestyle Green Bean Casserole
Glazed Baby Carrots
Buttered Corn
Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Bar Catering
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*Bar catering available only for weddings & special events catered by Beechwood Grill Catering.
Beverage Selections
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Boxed Wine
Almaden Vineyards or Peter Vella Vineyards Cabernet, Chardonnay, Moscato, White Zinfandel or Sangria
$95/box – approximately 24 – 7 oz pours
Bottled House Wine
Canyon Road Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, and White Zinfandel
$22/bottle – approximately 3-4 – glasses
Keg Beer
Half barrel approximately 165 – 12 oz servings
Bud Light or Miller Lite $260
Coors Light or Blue Moon $325
Bell’s Oberon (seasonal) $350
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy (seasonal) $315
Founder’s All Day IPA $345
Angry Orchard Crisp Cider $345
Check for other options available by request.
Champagne
$26 per bottle plus $1 rental fee for each champagne glass (typically head table only)
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke & Sprite $1.50/guest
Bar Information & Fees
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Bar Staffing
$40/hr per bartender all bartenders are tips trained and certified
Glassware
$40/rack includes 25 glasses per rack
Bar Fees
The bar fee covers liability insurance, beverage napkins, ice, disposable cups and keg coolers with tappers $350
* 6% sales tax & 20% service charge will be added to total bill
Bar pricing is subject to change.
Small Plates
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A lighter dining option for formal or informal occasions.
Packages
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Casual Package
Any five small plate options in a beautiful table arrangement. Package includes table cloths, quality disposable plates, service ware, and 1.5 hours of service time.
$20 per person
add an additional menu option – $2 per person
Small Plate Options
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Hummus
Classic chickpea hummus served with bread ends and crackers
Meatballs
Delicious bite-sized and served with your choice of sweet BBQ, Swedish, or classic Italian-style in red sauce with peppers and onions
Artichoke Dip
House recipe dip with a three-cheese blend served with tortilla chips
Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers
Grilled chicken brushed with a Korean BBQ sauce
Fresh mixed fruits
Seasonal blend of fresh-cut fruit served with a sweet whipped cream
Pretzel Sliders
Pretzel buns with your choice of smoked pork bbq or deli meats and cheese
Diablo Dip
Multi-layered Mexican dip served with tortilla chips
Smoky Wings
House smoked then fried to crisp and tossed in spicy Beech dust
Stuffed Mushrooms
Our chef’s special recipe! Jumbo caps stuffed with sausage and an herbed cheese blend
Shrimp Cocktail
Peeled, tail-on cocktail shrimp
Charcuterie Platter
Assorted cheeses with Genoa salami slices and crackers
Pretzel & beer cheese
Soft pretzel bites served with a cheddar ale dipping sauce
Italian Pinwheel
Sliced rolled tortilla with garlic herb cheese spread, genoa salami, peppers, and sun-dried tomato
Hatch Chili Queso
Hatch chili queso sauce served with corn tortillas
Perfect Picnics
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Our specialty! Grilling fresh chicken halves over our custom charcoal grills for over 40 years! We have served over 10,000 guests in a single day.
picnic Packages
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Beechwood’s Best BBQ Feast
Our two best sellers, famous charcoal grilled chicken and fresh roasted pulled pork create this ultimate combination. Hot dogs available for the kids upon request.
100+: $15 | 40-99: $18
Miss Piggy’s Roast
Fresh hickory-smoked pulled pork, seasoned and served with our favorite sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. Includes grilled hot dogs with all the fixings.
100+: $13.50 | 40-99: $16.50
Famous Chicken BBQ
Quartered charcoal-grilled chicken served with grilled hot dogs and bratwursts with all the fixings. Hot dogs available for the kids upon request.
100+: $13.50 | 40-99: $16.50
All American Backyard BBQ
Grilled burgers, bratwursts or hot dogs with all the fixings including fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, mayo, relish and – of course – ketchup and mustard. Hot dogs available for the kids upon request.
100+: $14 | 40-99: $16.50
Award-Winning Brisket
Slow smoked beef brisket glazed with BBQ sauce and your choice of our famous charcoal-grilled quartered chicken or fresh pulled pork. Hot dogs available for the kids upon request.
100+: $20 | 40-99: $23
Budget BBQ
Hickory smoked pulled pork sandwiches smothered in BBQ sauce on corn dusted kaiser buns, served with salt and pepper kettle chips with dip and your choice of either potato salad or baked beans. Hot dogs available for the kids upon request.
100+: $11 | 40-99: $14
Cold Side Selections
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Potato Salad
Creamy Coleslaw
Greek Pasta Salad
Macaroni Salad
Salt & Pepper Kettle Chips
Sweet Pea Pasta Salad
Fresh Veggies with Dip
Seven Layered Salad
Watermelon Slices
Fresh Cut Fruit Trays*
*Fresh Fruit Trays additional $2 pp
Hot Side Selections
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Baked Beans
Creamy Mac & Cheese
Cheesy Party Potatoes
Garlic Roasted Baby Bakers
Rosemary Redskin Potatoes
Corn on the Cob
Fresh Grilled Vegetable Skewers – add $2.75 pp
Add a 4th picnic side selection for just $2 pp
Something Sweet
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Jumbo Gourmet Cookies $2/ea
Chewy Fudge Brownies $2.50/ea
Beverages
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Lemonade and Bottled Water $2/pp
Cans of Pop & Bottled Water $2.50/pp
For large groups, ask about our mobile fountain pop cart.
Buffet Lunch
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Available for delivery before 4:00 PM Monday-Saturday for 15 or more guests. See our service options below.
Available January – November (Special holiday menu in December)
Buffet Selections
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Outstandwich Platters
An assortment of oven roasted turkey, hickory smoked ham, and tender carved roast beef on fresh bread. Topped with fresh greens, tomatoes, an assortment of cheeses served with salt and pepper chips, and your choice of side
40+: $12.50 | 15-39: $14
Create A Sandwich Bar
Build your own with fresh Dutch bakery breads and rolls, hickory smoked ham, oven roasted turkey, tender roast beef, Genoa salami, aged assorted cheeses, fresh greens, ripe tomatoes, pickles and assorted condiments, served with salt and pepper chips and your choice of side
40+: $10.50 | 15-39: $12
Pulled Pork BBQ
Hickory smoked for 20 hours in our custom wood-fired smoker, hand pulled and served with fresh Dutch bakery buns. Sweet & Tangy sauce can be mixed in or we can bring sauce for guests to add if they’d like. Served with salt and pepper chips and your choice of salad
40+: $12.50 | 15-39: $14
Wood Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Boneless wood grilled chicken breast, Dutch bakery fresh buns, Sweet & Tangy BBQ sauce, shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes with Swiss and American cheese slices. Served with salt and pepper chips and your choice of side
40+: $13 | 15-39: $14.50
Monterey Chicken
Grilled chicken breast topped with a creamy monterey jack cheese sauce and fresh sauteed mushrooms. Served with rolls and your choice of side
40+: $11 | 15-39: $12.50
Sizzling Fajitas
Build your own fajitas bar with seasoned grilled chicken and beef with grilled peppers and onions, cheddar jack shredded cheese, sour cream and soft flour tortillas. Served with spanish rice & tortilla chips and salsa
40+: $13 | 15-39: $14.50
FIESTA! TACO BAR
Construct your own tacos with soft tortillas, seasoned chicken strips and ground beef with: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions, jalapenos, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream and hot sauce, served with spanish rice, tortilla chips and salsa
40+: $13 | 15-39: $14.50
SPUDS AND SALAD BAR
Your choice of salad (Tossed, Caesar, or Michigan) with Idaho baked potatoes and all the fixings, including smoky bacon pieces, sour cream, chives and cheddar jack cheese served with fresh rolls
40+: $11.50 | 15-39: $13
ITALIANO BUFFET
Your choice of classic lasagna with seasoned meat, red sauce OR chicken penne Alfredo, served with garlic toast and choice of tossed salad, Caesar salad or Greek pasta salad
40+: $13.50 | 15-39: $15
Can’t choose? Have 2 entrees for $2.50 more pp
ASSORTED WRAP PLATTERS
Assortment of our signature wraps including California club wraps, chicken Caesar wraps, and southwest chicken wraps.
Veggie wraps available upon request.
40+: $12.50 | 15-39: $14
Side Selections
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Add an additional side selection for $2 more pp or Hot Soup for just $3.50 more pp
Greek Pasta Salad
Sweet Pea Pasta Salad
Potato Salad
Creamy Coleslaw
Fresh Veggies with Dip
Caesar Salad
Seven Layered Salad
Fresh Cut Fruit (Seasonal)
Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings
Michigan Salad
Loaded Potato
Chili (seasonal)
Creamy Chicken
Add Sweet Treats
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Cookies – $2 each
Gourmet Bars – $2.50 each
Beverages
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$2.50 Each
canned coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Mountain Dew
Bottled Water
For Hungry Appetites
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Your choice of two entree selections with one potato, vegetable, and cold side accompaniments, served with bakery fresh dinner rolls
40+: $15.50 pp | 15-39: $17.50 pp
Buffet Selections
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Baked Chicken
Slow Smoked Pulled Pork
Chicken Penne Alfredo
Oven Baked Ham
Bourbon Glazed Chicken
Chicken Monterey
Savory Chicken
Slow Roasted Beef in au jus (additional $2 pp)
Vegetable Selections
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Buttered Corn
Glazed Baby Carrots
Green Bean Almondine
Homestyle Green Bean Casserole
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce (seasonal)
Prince Edward Blend
Cold Selections
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Seven Layer Salad
Tossed or Caesar Salad
Greek Pasta Salad
Potato Salad
Creamy Coleslaw
Michigan Salad
Fresh Fruit (seasonal)
Potato Selections
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Garlic Redskin Mashers
Garlic Roasted Baby Bakers
Cheesy Party Potatoes
Rosemary Redskins
Add Sweet Treats
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Available for regular lunch buffets & for “Hungry Appetites” options.
Cookies – $2 each
Gourmet Bars – $2.50 each
Boxed Lunch
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Salads include a roll and a chewy cookie. Sandwiches and wraps include a bag of chips and a cookie. 15 person minimum.
40+: $12.50 per person | 15-39: $15 per person
6% Sales Tax & a 10% delivery charge added to boxed lunch orders. Monday – Friday deliveries, Saturday available upon request, but may incur additional charges. Place order by 4 pm on the business day prior to delivery. Options and availability may be limited with short or no notice. Delivery to Holland/Zeeland area, all other locations may be subject to a delivery charge based on distance and order.
deli sandwiches
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Sandwiches include a bag of chips and a cookie. 15 person minimum.
40+: $12.50 ea | 15-39: $15 ea
Deli Delight
Your choice of sliced turkey, smoked ham, or roast beef, layered with cheese, lettuce, and tomato on fresh bread
Italian sub
Salami, pepperoni, ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato.
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Sliced ham and American cheese with lettuce and tomato on a bakery fresh croissant.
Chicken Salad Chicken Croissant
House made chicken salad with lettuce and tomato on a bakery fresh croissant.
Wraps
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Wraps include a bag of chips and a cookie. 15 person minimum.
40+: $12.50 ea | 15-39: $15 ea
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Strips of grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, tomatoes and creamy Caesar dressing wrapped in a tortilla
Southwest Chicken Wrap
Fajita seasoned grilled chicken strips with romaine lettuce, crushed nacho chips and a mild fajita sauce wrapped in a fresh tortilla
Vegetarian Wrap
Tortilla filled with guacamole, black bean corn relish, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and cheese (optional)
California Club Wrap
Turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado mayo in a tortilla
salads
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Salads include a roll and a chewy cookie. 15 person minimum.
40+: $12.50 ea | 15-39: $15 ea
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce topped with grilled strips of chicken, parmesan cheese and croutons, creamy Caesar dressing served on the side
Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Fresh cut greens topped with breaded strips of chicken, tomato, cheese and a sweet corn-black bean salsa, Santa Fe ranch dressing, served on the side
Michigan Salad
Blend of romaine and fresh spring mixed greens topped with dried Michigan cherries, candied pecans, feta cheese crumbles and a grilled chicken breast, complimented with raspberry vinaigrette dressing
the extras
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Add extras at an additional cost
soups
Choose between, Creamy Chicken, Loaded Potato, Cheese Broccoli, & Chili (seasonal) $3.50 pp
Pasta Salad
$2.50 PP
Potato Salad
$2.50 PP
Creamy Coleslaw
$2.50 PP
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
$2.50 PP
drinks
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Add a drink for an additional $2.50
diet coke
mountain dew
bottled water
Party Pans To Go
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Available Monday – Saturday for pick up at the restaurant. All food will be in disposable containers. Hot boxes, serving utensils, service ware & chafing dishes are not included. Payment is due at time of order. 7 days notice appreciated for most orders, call to inquire if shorter notice is available, all orders subject to availability.
Payment due at time of order.
Main Entrees
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Hickory Smoked Pork
Hickory smoked pork, slow roasted for 20 hours and hand pulled – no sauce with this one, just great pork taste.
Small Pan $65 (10-14ppl)
Large Pan $180 (30-40ppl)
Slow Smoked Pork BBQ
Same slow smoked, hickory pulled pork, but with our signature sweet and tangy sauce already mixed in – making this pan sandwich ready.
Small Pan $80 (16-20ppl)
Large Pan $195 (50-60ppl)
Pig In A Pan
The original party pan – this convenient frozen, heat and serve pan of slow smoked BBQ pork is always available – just stop in and pick one up!
Original $30 (10-12 ppl)
Piglet $16 (4-6 ppl)
Slow Roasted Beef
Shh..don’t tell grandma, ours is the best! Fork-tender beef roast served in au jus
Small Pan $100 (12-18ppl)
Large Pan $275 (40-60ppl)
Baked Chicken
Special house seasoned assortment of baked chicken legs, breasts, thighs and wings
Small Pan $45 (16 pc 5-8ppl)
Large Pan $110 (48pc 16-24ppl)
Chicken Alfredo
Creamy Alfredo sauce with penne pasta & grilled chicken
Large Pan $170 (30-40 ppl)
Beechwood Famous Grilled Chicken
We’ve spent over 40 years perfecting this open grilled charcoal chicken.
$8 per half, 50 half minimum order (seasonal)
Smoked Country Ham
Large pan – feeds 40-50 – $135
Small Pan – feeds 12-16 – $45
Assorted Deli Sandwiches
An assortment of deli sandwiches on bakery fresh bread.
Small Tray $65 (10-15ppl)
Large Tray $105 (15-25ppl)
hot side items
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Cheesy Party Potatoes
No party is complete without our three cheese shredded hash browns.
Small Pan $50 (15-20ppl)
Large Pan $115 (50-60ppl)
Real Mac & Cheese & Cheese
Homemade rich and creamy mac and cheese – so cheesy we have to say it twice.
Small Pan $55 (15-20ppl)
Large Pan $130 (50-60ppl)
Bacon Baked Beans
Real smoked bacon is just one of the secrets to our sweet and smoky secret recipe.
Small Pan $50 (20-25ppl)
Large Pan $125 (60-80ppl)
“The Grills” Smoky Wings
Wing lovers delight! Hous smoked, then fried crisp and tossed in our secret Beech Dust.
Small Pan $80 (40 pc 10-14 ppl)
Large Pan $175 (100 pc 25-35 ppl)
Garlic Redskin Mashers
Bacon, sour cream, green onion, and cheddar cheese.
Small Pan – feeds 15-20 – $55
Large Pan – feeds 50-60 – $120
Green Bean Casserole
Large Pan – feeds 50-60 – $95.00
Small Pan – feeds 15-20 – $40.00
Get Sauced
Looking to kick it up with a little extra sauce? We have sweet and tangy, spicy chipotle or Carolina mustard available by the quart.
1 Pint $9
cold side items
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Seven Layer Salad
Our signature layered salad made with layers of fresh shredded greens, sweet peas, homemade salad dressing, diced onions, and celery topped with fresh diced eggs and crunchy bacon bits.
Small Pan $35 (10-15ppl)
Large Pan $55 (25-30ppl)
Picnic Salad
Choose from our favorite picnic and party salad: traditional potato salad, creamy coleslaw or greek pasta salad.
Small Pan $50 (18-25ppl)
Large Pan $100 (40-60ppl)
Michigan Salad
Mixed romaine & spring greens with candied pecans, feta cheese, dried cherries, and raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Bowl serves approx. 20 people – $60
Fresh Cut Fruit
Available May – September
Bowls include a mix of freshly cut strawberries, watermelon, pineapple, grapes and cantaloupe.
Small Bowl $40 (15-20ppl)
Large Bowl $75 (30-40ppl)
The Fine Print
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Deposit Requirements
A $250.00 deposit along with the signed catering contract is required to book your date. The deposit is to guarantee your spot on the specified date and is non-refundable should the event be cancelled.
Menu Selections & Final Details
Details such as menu selections, timing, linens, etc. must be confirmed at least two weeks prior to the event. It is very important to set realistic serving times. If serving time is off from the scheduled serving time, additional fees may be added and we cannot guarantee the quality of the food.
Guest Count Policy
Your final guaranteed guest count, not subject to reduction, is due at least 12 days prior to the event. If you need to increase your guest count after the deadline, we will make every effort to accommodate your request. The guest count cannot be reduced after this date. Food will be prepared, we will set up for and billing will be based on the final guaranteed guest count. For full-service china events, an exact number of guest tables and the number of guest seats (equal to final guest count) is required to guarantee an adequate amount of China is provided. We offer a 50% discount on the food pricing for children under 10 years and younger. Please confirm the number of children when you confirm your guaranteed guest count.
Food & Beverage
All food must be provided through Beechwood Catering with the exception of wedding cake/desserts. Parties may provide snack mix/nuts/mints for a time in between ceremony and dinner, but are not allowed to provide their own hors d’oeuvres. You are allowed to provide your own beverages. Please check with your venue as to what is allowable for alcohol service.
Setup & Timing
For Casual Service: Our staff will arrive approximately 1 hour prior to the meal serving time.
For all packages including China: Our staff will arrive approximately 2 hours prior to the guest arrival time to begin setup (setting place settings, buffet setup etc.). NOTE: We plan that guests will arrive up to one hour prior to dinner time. If this time will be longer for things like having the ceremony on-site, and our staff needs to be at the venue early to have things set up, additional fees may apply.
Linens
If you order linen tablecloths from us, the tablecloths can be picked up a couple of days in advance from the restaurant (380 Douglas Ave). This will allow you to put the cloths on and complete your decorating of the tables. At venues where we are not there until the end of the event, we will leave you linen bags and it will b your responsibility to package up the linens and return them to the restaurant by the Tuesday following the event.
Venue/Travel Fee
It is the client’s responsibility to contract with the venue or your desired date. If a venue charges the caterer a surcharge, that surcharge, that surcharge will be passed on to you, the client.
We are able to travel throughout West Michigan; however, a fee will be added to your event for venues 30 miles away or more.
Outdoor/Tent Venue
ALL tables, chairs, tents, catering tents or other rentals are the responsibility of the client. All rental agreements are to be made directly with the rental company by the client.
IMPORTANT: We will need a covered area to work from that is screened from the guests as we will need to scrape plates and things of that nature that are better off to the side. We also need tables to work off from in this area. The number of tables varies depending on service type and group size. We DO NOT bring our own tent or tables and it is required that you or the venue provide this. When planning your tent rental, keep in mind that the buffet(s) must also be under the tent area.
WATER: If the venue does not have servable drinking water for us to use, then we can bring water, but there will be an added cost to do this and then we also ask that you have bottled water available for after the meal service.
PROXIMITY: We must be able to have at least two vehicles parked right next to where we work from and not up or down any stairs as we have to cart all of the racks of dishes and things.
Final Payment & Pricing
Once the final guest count is given, an invoice will be created. Final payment is due no later than 3 days prior to the event.
