KJ Catering Creates Personalized Wedding Menus

At KJ Catering, food does more than provide nutrients. The right menu and collection of ingredients can connect people, nourish souls, and inspire ideas. KJ Catering applies this philosophy to every event they cater, focusing on creating custom menus that reflect the personalities of each couple. 

“We follow the philosophy of ‘have it your way,’”says chef and owner Kevin Vandermeer. “If you want something for your wedding or event and it’s not on our menu, then tell us what it is and we’ll do our best to create it for you. We’ve created everything from complex themed menus, like Meals Around the World, to custom menus that include family recipes.”

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No matter what kind of menu KJ Catering is crafting, they focus on the best ingredients and source from local suppliers as much as possible. From working with local butchers and farmers to tending their own herb and vegetable garden, using local produce and products allows KJ Catering to control their quality and provide an exceptional culinary experience. One of their star menu items is barbecue, specifically their beef brisket. Thanks to mentorships with local barbecue experts and extensive travel to out-of-state barbecue competitions, KJ Catering has impressed wedding guests from barbecue hotspots across the United States. 

“BBQ is one of our specialty items that we do, and we do it really well,” Vandermeer says. “We have the right smokers, great meat suppliers, and offer a great overall experience. We carve our beef brisket in front of guests at weddings, at no charge. I love that interaction with guests. We’ve even had guests from Texas tell us it was one of the best briskets they’ve ever had.”

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When it comes to weddings or other special events, KJ Catering works with each couple to develop the right combination of services and menu items. Prior to the wedding, KJ Catering schedules tasting events with couples to let them sample popular foods or request specific items to sample. When planning the menu, they offer a wide variety of services, including standard options like appetizers, entrees, desserts, and late-night snacks for the wedding reception. KJ Catering can also cater throughout the entire weekend — think rehearsal dinners, snacks for the bridal party before the ceremony, and even day-after brunches with elaborate omelette stations. No matter the combination of services, KJ Catering delivers a top-quality experience. 

“Presentation, customer service, and quality and quantity of food are very important to me,” Vandermeer says. “My staff and sous chefs know that we do not jeopardize running out of food. Everyone gets fed at my events — from the bride and groom to the DJ and the bartender.” 

KJ Catering also strives to personalize every wedding menu so it enhances the event and eliminates stress for the couple and their families. Even the most experienced cooks deserve to take a break and celebrate with their loved ones during a wedding or special event, Vandermeer says. 

“We want our customers to have fun,” he says. “Let us take care of the details so you can enjoy your time with your family, without having to worry about food. We’ll take the stress away and make sure the guest experience is exceptional.” 

For more information, visit kjcatering.net.

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