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1. What kinds of events can you do?
We love to host any personal or professional milestone that you’d like to mark with a celebration: weddings, graduations, birthday parties, business meetings, rehearsals, showers, cocktail receptions.
We can cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner events ranging from cool and casual, to traditional and formal. We provide full-flavored all-American food and enthusiastic, engaging service for both in-house parties and off-site events.
1. Do you have a set menu or can I make my own?
Our passion is Really Good American Food, and we serve traditional regional American fare including barbeque, really fresh fish, regional dishes from around the country, and lots of local meat and vegetables from our own Cornman Farms and other area farms. We believe that great food begins with better ingredients. Whether that means growing our own tomatoes, or managing a network of local farmers to raise pigs, cattle and lamb for our traditional barbecue, or searching across the country to find the most flavorful cider vinegar possible — those same principles hold fast when preparing food for a crowd.
Having personal contact with a nationally recognized chef means that the food served at your event can be tailored to fit your vision. We can offer a “tour” of your favorite Roadhouse dishes. Does your event have a specific theme? James Beard-nominated Chef Alex Young can prepare a menu that fits your style and tastes.
2. What kinds of cuisines can you prepare?
We serve really good American food cooked by James Beard-nominated Chef Alex Young. We are very comfortable preparing menus around international styles, themes and ingredients. We are passionate about using seasonal and local vegetables and fruit and we search all over the country and world for full-flavored and traditionally made ingredients. No matter what the menu, full-flavored food starts with better ingredients.
2. Can we have a tasting session of the menu?
We encourage sampling, and would love to sit down to meet you and discuss the details of your event.
3. Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?
If you let us know of your dietary needs, we will do our best to accommodate all allergies (including gluten and nut allergies) as well food preferences (vegetarian, vegan, etc.).
4. Do you serve bar drinks?
We offer fully trained and certified service, and pour an all-American wine and beer list, including well-balanced cocktails.
1. How much will it cost?
Our pricing ranges from $6-200/person, depending on the style of service and type of event you’re hosting. In most cases, we can work with you to create an event that fits into your budget.
2. What kind of payment methods do you accept? Do you require a deposit?
Cash and credit cards. No deposits at this time.
3. When should I pay for my reservation?
The Roadhouse requests payment in full on the date of your event.
4. What is your policy on tipping?
For all events, the Roadhouse includes a 20% guatuity, however guests are welcome to tip additionally as appropriate.
1. What rooms can be reserved at the Roadhouse?
Most often, groups prefer to reserve the Patio Room (up to 80) and the outdoor Patio (up to 100) in order to ensure privacy, however the Fireplace Room is fantastic for smaller groups (up to 60). And, the bar room is available for small parties and networking groups who want a connected and energetic atmosphere.
2. Will you cater an event at another location?
Yes! We can cater to any location that you choose, whether it’s a dining hall or a backyard barbecue. We’re happy to bring the party to you.
3. Do you deliver?
The Roadhouse uses a delivery service to feed hungry mouths all over the southeast Michigan area. A delivery fee will apply to all orders. Give us a call or send us an e-mail for menu and pricing questions.
1. Will you provide staffing for my event?
The Roadhouse staff delivers attentive, enthusiastic, experienced and down-to-earth service to its guests every day. The best of those staff are handpicked to provide service for parties at the Roadhouse. Their experience as restaurant servers gives them the skills they need to be attentive and skilled events servers, able to adapt fluidly to many service styles.
2. Will you provide tables, chairs, table cloths, etc.?
We regularly work with local rental companies to provide tables, chairs, colored linens, portable bars or any items you need for your event.
3. What other services do you offer?
• In addition to bringing an experienced cook to your event, James Beard-nominated Chef Alex Young is available to cook for your event. We’re happy to make it a real barbecue with our own portable pit. We’ll even bring our own pit-master Frank Pratt to serve you up fresh barbecue!
• We also have a second “Roadshow” – that funky to-go trailer out front of the Roadhouse – for rent and, we can serve up carnival-style snacks of all kinds.
• Zingerman’s Bakehouse creates beautiful and personalized cakes for your wedding or celebration centerpiece!
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• We’re connected to a loyal group of local musicians who play in a variety of styles. If you’d like to add music to the mix, let us know and we can work with you to find some music to match the mood of your party.
• Our illustrators are whizzes with markers and pencils. If you’d like to celebrate the guest of honor, we can make an announcement on our blackboards. Or, if you give us a few weeks, we can illustrate you – get your own “Zingy” caricature!
• Special linens can really dress up a room. Picking a colored napkin and tablecloth that matches a theme or logo can make a dramatic impact to a room.
• Centerpieces always increase the visual impact of a dining room. We can set tables with candles and tea lights, any centerpiece that you’d like to provide, or even work with a local florist to decorate with flowers.
1. How far in advance should I make my reservation?
As soon as you know the day of your event, we can reserve the date for you. Certain times of the year fill more quickly than others – so make sure to save your date with us.
2. What is your cancellation policy?
There is no penalty to cancel at this time. Please let us know as soon as you need to give up your space so we can free up the reservation for another party or event.
3. Can I request a quote?
Of course! Let us know what date you’d like and we’ll begin a discussion that includes your preferences about the menu and style of service. We’ll put together a quote that reflects the services we can provide for you.