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Banquets & Catering
Whether you have a small office lunch meeting or a family reunion, our member caterers are waiting to cater your next event!


Blue Dress Barn
Property logo 3893 Territorial Road
Millburg, MI   49022
269.944.1751   Fax: 269.944.1751
Contact: Amy Briske
Hours: Appointment for tour.
GPS [42.1266° N, 86.3651° W]

A historic dairy barn turned reception hall. Vintage ambience with chandaliers, dance floor, vintage furniture and light artistic touches. Holds 280 people. Ceremony site, bridal studio, amazing gardens and natural fields. Bonfire area.
 
  • Offsite catering
  • Bring own alcohol
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  • Tables & chairs
  • Linens & napkins
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  • Dance floor
  • Guest book podium
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  • Paper lanterns
  • Bonfire area
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  • Wood bar
  • Patios
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  • Vintage garden furniture
  • Ceremony site
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  • Bridal studio
  • Easels
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  • Placecard table
  • Ice bins & freezer
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  • Stage for band or DJ
  • Cake table
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  • Gift table
  • Buffet tables
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  • Coffee service table
  • Tulle for decoration
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  • Patio tables
  • Staffing
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  • Cleanup included
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    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94 exit 30, Napier Avenue. Turn east at the end of the exit ramp. Go 1 mile to Benton Center Road, turn left. Go to the 3rd stop sign and turn right on Territorial Road. The Blue Dress Barn is just past the "S" curve on the left.
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    Classic Catering & Events, L.L.C
    Property logo 11137 Red Arrow Highway
    Bridgman, MI   49106
    269.465.4420   Fax: 269.465.7428
    Contact: Brett Boyd
    GPS [41.9173° N, 86.5799° W]

    Our specialty-Customized menus based on your tastes and imagination! From small intimate dinner parties to large weddings or garden parties, we can fulfill all your dining needs with our professional and experienced staff, along with silver, linens, china, tents, tables, chairs and much more.
    We are a full service caterer and have event planning specialists available to assist you in arranging your special party or once in a lifetime event. We are available to serve Southwest Michigan to Northwest Indiana.
    Directions:
    We are located at 11137 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, MI
    From Interstate 94, take Bridgman Exit 16, go South on Red Arrow Highway. We are 1 mile on the left.
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    Country Kitchen Catering
    Property logo 4915 Riverside Road
    Coloma, MI   49038
    269.849.0693   Fax: 269.849.0115
    Contact: Ben or Bob Hollerbach
    Hours: 9am-5pm
    GPS [42.2020° N, 86.3659° W]

    Catering for all occasions: weddings, anniversaries, reunions, church group gatherings, golf outings, corporate picnics, etc. We offer breakfast, luncheons, hors d'oeuvres, buffet dinners, barbeques, sit-down dinners. Choose from a variety such as steaks, shrimp bowls, vegetarian and ethnic selections. All meat and fish is #1 choice or better, baked goods are made fresh daily, most foods are prepared from scratch.
    Visit us on-line for sample menus
    Directions:
    I-196 exit 4, take Coloma-Riverside Rd west 1/10 mile, turn right (north) on Riverside Rd, continue 1.4 miles.
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    Howard Performing Arts Center
    Andrews University
    1050 Seminary Drive
    Berrien Springs, MI   49104
    269.471.3561   Fax: 269.471.3565

    Rounds - 200 at rounds and long tables or reception style.

    Howard Center lobby serves as a beautiful venue for receptions of all types. Sit down dinner capacity of 200, stand-up reception capacity 400.
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    St. Joe Kickers Sport Club, Inc.
    2601 Hetler Drive
    Berrien Springs, MI   49103
    269.429.1057   Fax: 269.684.7813
    Contact: Christopher Behrle
    Hours: Office, Thursday 6-10pm

    The St. Joe Kickers Sport Club is Michiana's premier banquet facility. We offer three different room sizes, plus an outdoor patio. The Kickers Club is the perfect place to hold your meeting or special event. We have over 40 years of experience in planning events and meal preparation. Our banquet manager will be happy to assist you with all of the details to make your event a huge success.
     
  • 3 room sizes
  • Handicapped accessible
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  • 3 stages
  • Outdoor patio
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  • 3 bars
  • 2 dance floors
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  • On-site catering
  • Beergarden
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  • Upright piano
  • Podium & microphone
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  • 5 restrooms
  • Batendars on staff
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  • Ample lighted parking
  • Drive-up carport entrance
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  • Round or oblong tables
  • 8 x 8 pull down screen
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  • Delicious home cooked food
  • CD equipped sound system
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  • Big screen TV
  • Fussball table
  • Portions are handicap accessible, please call for details
    Directions:
    Between St. Joseph and Berrien Springs on U.S. 31, 1 mile north of the bypass and 1 block north of Linco Road.
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    The Veranda at the Whitcomb
    509 Ship Street
    St. Joseph, MI   49085
    888.785.6377   Fax: 269.983.3163
    Contact: Amanda Beeman
    GPS [42.1111° N, 86.4821° W]

    The Veranda at the Whitcomb is southwest Michigan's premiere lake view event venue. With a spectacular view of the water and a breathtaking sunset, the Veranda is a space unlike any other. We serve our clients with upmost professionalism and provide superior customer service to make your event unforgetable.
     
  • On-site catering
  • Hosted bar service
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  • setup & teardown of event provided
  • Full-service event coordination
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  • restroom facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Dressing rooms available
  • Provide floor plans of facility for seating guests
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  • Tables, chairs, linens, linen hapkins, security & water provided for guests
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    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    From the south: I 94 exit 23 north, 94 Business/Red Arrow Highway. Go north to St. Joseph, Red Arrow will turn into Lakeshore Drive then Main Street. Continue on Main into downtown St. Joseph. Turn left on Ship Street. The Veranda is 2 blocks down at the Whitcomb on your right.

    From the north: I 196 to exit 7, Hagar Shore Road. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Go to the stop sign and turn left on M 63. Go approximately 10 miles to Main Street, downtown St. Joseph. Turn right on Ship Street. The Veranda is 2 blocks down at the Whitcomb on your right.
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    Vineland Center
    1155 Vineland Road
    St. Joseph, MI   49085
    269.556.9901   Fax: 269.932.1036
    Contact: Jennifer or Don

    Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, our freshly renovated facility offers you beautiful accommodations in a relaxing, inviting setting. Tastefully decorated, well-appointed banquet rooms, exceptional service and high quality cuisine await your family and friends.

    Whether you are planning an intimate or large gathering, from infomal to elegant, our highly qualified staff will orchestrate every detail to meet your highest expectations.
     
  • On-site catering
  • Conferences
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  • Training sessions
  • Trade shows
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  • Consumer shows
  • Business meetings
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  • Seminars
  • Technology meetings
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  • Association meetings
  • Holiday celebrations
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  • Corporate luncheons or dinners
  • Off-site strategy meetings & retreats
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  • Off-site catering
  • Other business or philanthropic events
  • Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94 exit 27 (Niles Road/Avenue), go northwest toward St. Joseph on M-63 (Niles Road) one mile. Turn left at Lincoln Avenue (1st traffic light) and proceed one mile. Turn right on Vineland Road and Vineland Center is 1/4 mile on the right.
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