Gabe's Old Fashioned Foods — Local services in Traverse City

We had some of the best food of our lives on our big day thanks to Gabe and his awesome team. Working with Gabe was so much fun, and so easy - he made everything feel incredibly stress-free and generally lovely. We had the pleasure of doing a tasting a few months before the big day and were not disappointed by a single thing he made for us. We had a few dietary restrictions within our party and he made sure to take care of every single one of them, from gluten allergies to dairy intolerances to vegetarian diners - you name it, we had it. We were looking for an upscale BBQ sort of vibe for our outdoor wedding, and he hit every essential you could imagine - cornbread (GF!) with vegetarian chili, Mac and cheese, an awesome Autumnal salad, roasted chicken with an unbelievable sweet potato soubise. All absolutely delicious. The biggest hits, though, were his insane smashed and fried potatoes with black garlic vinaigrette (I could eat it by the bucketful), and his Carolina-style pulled pork with pork belly. We are still getting people raving about his food, from appetizers to dinner to desserts, well over a week after the fact. Selfishly, I'd like to do the whole day over again just so I could actually sit and enjoy more of the food. Gabe made everything feel stress-free, fun and exciting. He listened to every goofy request we had, answered every hyper-detailed question with patience and made sure our guests were beyond well taken care of. I will be searching for an excuse to work with him again on any event in the future (if he'll have us!), and will be quietly hoping he and his crew open a restaurant sometime in the future so we can enjoy what he...

Gabe catered our wedding and he did an outstanding job. We are foodies and wanted a menu that would wow our guests and wow it did! I had a handful of guests tell me that it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. He worked with us to create dishes that not only showcased fresh and local ingredients but also paid homage to our favorite foods. On our wedding day he turned out 60+ wagyu steaks that were amazing. Other hits were the appetizers- pork belly, tataki, and arancini. I truly could not stop eating them. We also received many compliments on the herb butter he made for the bread, perfectly cooked walleye, crème brûlée for dessert, and the fried chicken sandwiches and sliders he served for late night. He made a special dish for our vegan guests and they raved about it. I would highly recommend working with Gabe. He's not only extremely talented but also just a great professional and person. Service was fast and smooth! Booking Gabe was one of the best...

Gabe catered our wedding in August 2025, and did an exceptional job. We were looking for an upscale, farm-to-table meal reflective of northern Michigan classics. Most caterers in the area were not able to accommodate 150+ guests. From the beginning, Gabe was professional and attentive, working with us to envision a menu that was absolutely delicious — crowd pleasing with some unique twists. He is clearly an incredibly talented chef, and really cares about executing unique, restaurant worthy meals — not just your typical wedding menu. He ended up customizing a few dishes based on our vision, and they were exceptional. We chose a buffet meal with appetizers, mains, and a sundae bar. While he’s known for his desserts, it was all fantastic. We had several guests say it was the best wedding food they had ever had. A new bar has been set — thank you for all your...