Banquets & Catering

When you surround yourself with fun people all year round, you learn how to celebrate. So creating a memorable event is easy. We especially excel at preparing and serving delicious foods and beverages (many locally grown). So whether you are planning a brainstorming lunch with your business colleagues, an intimate birthday celebration with family or a lavish wedding near the beach, our member caterers and facilities are ready to create your happy event. Need more assistance with your special day, contact us for ideas.



American Legion Post 331
4241 Legion Street
Bridgman, MI   49106
269.465.6885
Contact: Jim Catania or Bar Mgr. Pat
Hours: Mon-Thu 12-9pm (1st & 3rd Mon 12-8pm), Fri 12-11pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 3-8pm
 

Just over one mile from Weko Beach, we are a convenient reception site for your beach wedding or special occasion. A large banquet rooom easily accommodates 350 guests with room for a head table and dance area. A separate bar is self-contained with double taps, bar, sink and coolers. An attached covered patio with seating capacity of 36 is usually available. The hall is available for set-up the evening before the event. Visit anytime during open hours to see our layout! 

 
  • Catering kitchen
  • Double ovens
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  • Commercial refrigerators
  • 8' banquet tables
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  • Seating for 350
  • Central air
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  • No stairs
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  • Ample parking
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    Handicap accessible.
    Directions:
    I-94 Exit 16, Red Arrow Highway. North to first light, turn right on Lake Street/Shawnee Road. Follow east to railroad tracks, turn left.


     
    Blue Dress Barn

    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]
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    A historic dairy barn turned reception hall. Vintage ambience with chandaliers, dance floor, vintage furniture and light artistic touches. Holds 250 people. Ceremony site, bridal studio, amazing gardens and natural fields. Bonfire area.
     
  • Offsite catering
  • Bring own alcohol
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  • Tables & chairs
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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.


     
    Boulevard Inn
    521 Lake Boulevard
    St Joseph, MI 49085
    269.983.6600 Fax: 269.983.0520

    Contact: Anne Vonk
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    Known by both traveling visitors as well as neighboring businesses and residents for the well-appointed facilities, thoughtful service, and quality of food, The Bistro and Boulevard Inn are regarded as the destination that meets the needs of any business gathering, and is the place to host the classiest social events. The Bistro's signature style takes advantage of local, fresh, seasonal ingredients simply and elegantly prepared. The Bistro Chef and his staff are here to provide you with a dynamic dining experience or a simple bite to eat.
     
  • Onsite restaurant & catering
  • Offsite catering
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  • Full bar
  • Extensive wine selection
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  • Hotel room blocks
  • Bridal or baby showers
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  • Birthday parties
  • Reunions
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  • Audio visual equipment
  • Corporate meetings/conferences
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  • Over 3,800 sq. feet of meeting space
  • Perfect site for intimate wedding ceremonies & receptions
  • I-94 to Exit 23, north on Business 94 about 5 miles, left on Broad St., left on Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph.
    GPS [42.1081° N, 86.4842° W]
     
    Classic Catering & Events

    11137 Red Arrow Highway
    Bridgman, MI   49106
    269.465.4420   Fax: 269.465.7428
    Contact: Brett Boyd
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    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.


     
    Country Kitchen Catering

    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]
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    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.
     
    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.


     
    Millcreek Barns
    68770 80th Avenue (Danneffel Road)
    Watervliet, MI   49098
    269.449.6455
    Contact: Kirby Briske
    Hours: Noon-midnight

     
    Ranch style barn converted into a reception venue. Artistic touches with attention to detail. Seats 250. Provides a classic countryside event with a modern sense of style. The perfect location, just choose your own caterer.
     
  • Ceremony site
  • Catering room
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  • Stage
  • Bar
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  • Parking
  • Gardens
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  • Patios
  • Fire pit
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  • Cool bathrooms
  • Bridal studio
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  • Ceremony arch
  • Tables
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  • Chairs (white wood)
  • Guest book podium
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  • Cake table
  • Buffet tables
  • Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94 Exit 41. South on M-140 three miles to Dannaffel Road, turn left. Go three miles (1/4 mile past Countyline). We are on the left side of the road. There is a sign at the drive entrance.


     
    Priscilla U. Byrns Heritage Center
    601 Main Street
    St. Joseph, MI   49085
    269.983.7227   Fax: 269.983.1274
    Contact: Joyce Bucholtz, Director of Events
     

    The Heritage Center offers a range of options to make your meeting or event successful. The Priscilla U. Byrns Heritage Center provides an elegant and professional ambience ideal for events varying from small business meetings to large community concerts. Its stately Greek Revival architecture will lend your event the charm and culture that make our community special, while providing the modern amenities you need.

    Shepard Hall: Functional yet elegant, beautiful and spacious, featuring a hardwood floor, graceful second floor balcony, ceiling-high columns, chandeliers, historical murals and a grand piano. Ample room for as many as 250 guests.

    Parlor/Conference Room: A relaxed atmosphere for smaller business or social gatherings. Vintage decor includes a fireplace, chandeliers, baby grand piano and antique furnishings. Perfect for groups up to 35.

    Audio-Visual Theater & All-Purpose Breakout Rooms: Full equipped for small seminars and presentations. Each room comfortably seats up to 35 people.

    Professional Kitchen: Designed to ease food preparation for your professtional catering staff. China, glassware, linens and other tableware are always available.

    You will also be given special access to our Museum Exhibit Halls where attendees can explore current exhibits during breaks from your meeting or event.

     
  • Sophisticated environment
  • Reunions
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  • Business meetings, presentations
  • Dances, proms
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  • Corporate luncheons, dinners
  • Memorial services
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  • Off-site management retreats
  • Weddings, receptions, showers
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  • Awards ceremonies
  • High-speed wireless available
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  • Holiday parties
  • Small & large groups up to 250
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  • Celebrations
  • Conferences
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  • Cultural events
  • Seminars
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  • Concerts, recitals
  • Lectures
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  • Community gatherings
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    Entirely handicap accessible.
    Directions:
    I-94 Exit 23 north, Red Arrow Highway. Travel north to Market Street. The Heritage is on the corner of Main and Market Streets.


     
    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
  • 3 stages
  • Outdoor patio
  • 3 bars
  • 2 dance floors
  • On-site catering
  • Beergarden
  • Upright piano
  • Podium & microphone
  • 5 restrooms
  • Batendars on staff
  • Ample lighted parking
  • Drive-up carport entrance
  • Round or oblong tables
  • 8 x 8 pull down screen
  • Delicious home cooked food
  • CD equipped sound system
  • 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.


     
    The Veranda at the Whitcomb
    509 Ship Street
    St. Joseph, MI   49085
    888.785.6377   Fax: 269.983.3163
    Contact: David Krock
    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.


     
    Vineland Center
    1155 Vineland Road
    St. Joseph, MI   49085
    269.556.9901   Fax: 269.932.1036
    Contact: Jennifer or Don

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    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.

    We offer the following: private bridal suite, barrier free (no stairs), set-up and clean-up of events provided, personal coordinator, ceremony site, portable bars with client supplied alcohol, guest and banquet tables, chairs, linens included, covered entry way, large portable dance floor, ample lighted parking lot, four banquet room sizes, projector, screen, sound system, podiums, microphones, flat screen TV with Wii system.

    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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