Congratulations, grad! If that applies to you, you’ll enjoy these soulful black-owned catering in Detroit as the sweet summer season rolls in. Roll out the tables, family! Fill up on good food and company with loved ones as a new chapter opens. There are plenty of traditional eats for the soul like chicken & waffles, mashed potatoes, grits, ribs, seafood boils, and other diverse modern takes with various cultural influences.
Detroitisit rounded up a list of the best soulful black-owned catering in Detroit, among the many other outdoor food services for college graduates this grad season, so everyone can feel at home.
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BIGG BITES CATERING
Starting off this list of the best catering options in Detroit for grad parties has catering in the name, so you know they’re about the business of serving. They serve Detroiters and they do it big. You can bet Bigg Bites Catering food is made and delivered with heart & soul, so people can gather in love. Who knows, maybe you have a grad party and a wedding party to host or help with this summer. Founder, Quanie Blackwell has the passion and the skills to back up the perfected tastes. The dinner buffet includes one entreé and two sides for $20, plus salad, hot rolls, and full service. Also, check out their on-site cooking, platters, plated dinners, traditional breakfast menu, and more. They serve Eastpointe and nearby areas. Click HERE to view their website.
Location: 1420 Washington Blvd, Detroit
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DURDEN’S CATERING, LLC.
Voted #1 Caterer in 2017 by Michigan Chronicle in 2017, Durden’s Catering is a great spot to try for black-owned catering in Detroit, there’s a start culinary team serving soul and comfort in heaps. Click HERE to view their catering menu, services, and blog. Find Buffet, Dinner, Event, Wedding, and more quality catering. Summertime calls for a BBQ fried chicken sandwich. Click HERE to view their website.
Location: 20504 Livernois, Detroit
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DISH
Who’s dishing out the next best catering in Detroit? Well, Dish is an honorable mention despite it only offering carryout service now. Since 1998, Dish has served delicious American-style cold and hot hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, platters, salads, dips, entrees, cakes, and desserts at local Detroit events. Dish has made a name for itself and has been recognized in Hour Detroit, Signature Magazine, Metro Times, The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grosse Point News, and other publications. You can also order dishes like whole quiche, pie, or cake for this Easter 2023 dinner coming up! Pasta and salad trays are also available. Click HERE to view their website. Click HERE to see more on their Facebook page.
Location: 18441 Mack Ave, Detroit
DETROIT VEGAN SOUL
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Vegan options are nowhere near as scarce as they used to be! The vegan food scene in Detroit has adjusted well to the demand while also keeping the original heartiness of soul/comfort food. Co-founder Kirsten Usery teamed up with the now owner & executive chef, Erika Boyd to open Detroit Vegan Soul. This bountiful business became Detroit’s first 100% vegan soul food cafe in historic West Village. Their BBQ Tofu Sandwich and BBQ Tofu Ribz will do the trick. Celebrate Slider Sandwich trays and Party Pans. Click HERE to see their catering in Detroit options and make sure to order ahead of time. They also have rental options to host parties at DVS.
Location: 19614 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI
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