Detroit is more than cars and catchy tunes, it’s a city with cuisine as bold and diverse as its culture. Whether you think of it as the Motor City, Motown, or simply The D, Detroit’s cultural influence spans the globe, from its signature square pizza to its world-class Middle Eastern food scene.

This diversity makes Detroit restaurants ideal for catering workplace events. Whether you’re planning a lunch meeting or a team celebration, the best restaurants in Detroit, MI deliver flavors as varied and vibrant as the area itself. If you’re looking for the very best catering in Detroit, you’ve come to the right place. These ezCater restaurants don’t just meet our (already) high standards — they exceed them.  

1. Anita’s Kitchen

Anita’s Kitchen has been family-owned for over 44 years, serving up healthy, flavorful Mediterranean fare. Those ordering for a professional group will love that Anita’s can accommodate any dietary need or allergy, making it easy to navigate restrictions without sacrificing flavor.

Reviewers rave that “the absolute best hummus in metro Detroit” comes from Anita’s Kitchen, plus it’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. Available in serving for 10 and paired with pita bread, you can choose from traditional, roasted red pepper, or jalapeño hummus for a spicy kick. 

For a show-stopping spread, opt for the Mediterranean platter: loaded with hummus, baba ganoush, pickled vegetables, hand-rolled grape leaves, marinated olives, feta cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Want something heartier? The chicken or beef kabobs are reliable crowd-pleasers.  

Notable: The Mediterranean Platter

2. The Butcher’s Grille

Metro Detroit boasts the second-largest Arab population outside the Middle East, with Dearborn home to the densest Muslim population in the area. So, it goes without saying that the best catering in Detroit includes substantial halal options alongside veggie and vegan dishes.

Dearborn’s own The Butcher’s Grille delivers in a major way. Satisfied reviewers agree, calling it “a go-to for halal food that is always delicious.” 

Try the popular Butcher’s Chicken Burger Boxed Meal, which includes crispy or grilled chicken topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayo, and honey mustard sauce on a bun, plus crispy fries for an individually-packaged Halal option every eater will love. 

Notable: The Butcher’s Chicken Burger Boxed Meal

3. Mr. Kabob

What’s a workplace event without a tasty spread? Explore the Mr. Kabob menu for a Detroit twist on a Mediterranean feast that prioritizes flavor and flexibility. 

There’s the most-ordered Executive Package, which includes your choice of up to three proteins — chicken shawarma, chicken kabob, steak shawarma, filet kabob, gyro, or falafel — plus hummus, salad, rice, pita bread, pita chips, mixed pickles, and a zesty garlic sauce. 

Larger groups may prefer the Presidential Package, which includes your choice of four proteins, as well as double the hummus and salad. It’s no wonder reviewers call Mr. Kabob “a staff favorite!” 

Notable: Executive Package

4. Motown Cafe Grill

A list of the best restaurants in Detroit, MI, is not complete without Motown Cafe Grill. A nod to the music that changed America and put Detroit artists on the map, Motown Cafe Grill swaps out soulful sounds for savory dishes perfect for catering workplace events. 

While there’s creamy penne Alfredo and spaghetti with meatballs for lunch and dinner, Motown Cafe Grille also shines for breakfast. As one satisfied customer says, “Great breakfast buffet for the group. Bacon was excellent, and the fruit tray included whole figs, which was an unexpected touch!”

Delight your workplace with Kris’ Waffle Sliders, which sandwich crispy buttermilk chicken tenders, egg, and cheese between two waffles for a delicious way to start the day. There are also pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, and more to energize your group. 

Notable: Kris’ Waffle Sliders

5. Señor Lopez Mexican Restaurant

Whether you’re feeding dozens of eaters or a handful of employees, Señor Lopez Mexican Restaurant offers some of the best catering in Detroit, no matter your group size. For example, you can order a tray of chips and guacamole to feed 40 or a simple side to feed a handful.

The individually packaged taco lunch comes with two tortillas piled high with onion, cilantro, and your choice of chicken, beef, or vegetables, plus two sides (rice, beans, salad, or Mexican potatoes). There’s also a 40-person meat and vegetarian taco tray to satisfy a larger group. 

If you’re looking for dessert ideas for a crowd, try Señor Lopez’s individual servings or even platters of churros. Happy reviewers say it best: “Everything was labeled as requested and the food tasted so good. The churros came with this yummy dipping sauce, and you get two per order. Loved it.”

Notable: Churros Tray

6. Mudgie’s Deli & Wine Shop

While catering workplace events like birthdays or holiday celebrations take the cake, the right food fuels effective training sessions, too. Enter Mudgie’s Deli & Wine Shop, a Detroit favorite for sandwiches, salads, and scrumptious sides ideal for powering through the midday slump. 

As one satisfied reviewer raves, Mudgie’s has “some of the best sandwiches in Detroit with high-quality everything and homemade meats. You can’t beat fresh roasted turkey. Fresh salads, bread, delicious.”

But it’s not just the fresh roasted turkey that makes Mudgie’s a Reliability Rockstar. Other crowd-pleasers like the That’s Jared Sandwich, with corned beef and Swiss, and the Hippie Dippie Sandwich, with spinach, carrot, cucumber, and more, make for a delicious lunch. 

Notable: Signature Sandwich Boxed Lunch

7. JoJo’s ShakeBAR

From brunch and lunch to supper and dessert, JoJo’s ShakeBAR has everything food orderers need to take workplace events up a notch. 

There are handheld options, like the buffalo chicken wrap that’s packed with grilled or crispy chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and ranch wrapped in a warm tortilla. There are also more formal dishes, like Momma’s Lasagna — a classic beef bolognese lasagna with spinach, mozzarella, ricotta, and Parm. 

Finish the meal with what reviewers call the “great dessert platter,” which includes an assortment of JoJo’s house-made cookies, chocolate donut holes, and chocolate pretzels.

Notable: Dessert Platter

8. Shields Pizza Detroit

You already know we had to include some of the city’s iconic square pizza on our list of the best catering in Detroit. Serving up the crunchiest crust since 1937 and voted the number one best pizza in Detroit in 2023, every workplace deserves a slice of Shields Pizza Detroit.

Get the most bang for your buck per person with the pizza, pasta, and salad plan package, which comes with two pizza slices — complete with your choice of up to four toppings each — your choice of pasta with your preferred sauce, your choice of salad, and breadsticks.

Notable: Pizza, Pasta & Salad Plan Package

9. Detroit Taco Company

Looking for a hands-on spread to feed employees, leadership teams, or visiting clients? If so, you’ll love the Detroit Taco Company. 

As a more interactive take on workplace catering, packages like the Small Fiesta provide everything necessary for participants to build their own tacos, including their choice of meat, flour shells, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, sour cream, and Cholula hot sauce packets. 

Served with rice, your choice of pinto or black beans, chips, and salsa, it’s no surprise reviewers say, “Everyone raved about how good the tacos were, and the lines just kept going. It was fresh, warm, and tasted great.”

Notable: Small Fiesta

10. Motor City Chicken Co.

Rounding out our list of the best restaurants in Detroit, MI, for workplace catering is none other than Motor City Chicken Co. The catering package is available in servings for 10 or 20 and includes your choice of bone-in chicken, tenders, or a combination of both, plus a Caesar or tossed salad and biscuits. 

Don’t forget to select your side, which includes fan favorites like green beans, sweet corn, BBQ baked beans, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and more. Multiple reviewers refer to the spread as “fantastic!” Non-chicken lovers can also dive into the cod or fried pork chop meal.

Notable: Catering Package 2

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