The Butler

About

The Butler is a wedding caterer based in Saugatuck, Michigan, serving couples throughout West Michigan. Operating from a historic 1892 grist mill in downtown Saugatuck, this catering company brings over 60 years of dining expertise to weddings and celebrations. The venue's two-story open-air patio overlooks Kalamazoo Lake, offering a waterfront backdrop for ceremonies and receptions of various sizes. The Butler specializes in quality food service paired with the distinctive character of their restored mill space. The venue features live music during warmer months, adding ambiance to outdoor celebrations. The rustic architectural bones of the original grist mill structure combine with the scenic lakeside setting to create a setting that blends historic charm with contemporary event hosting. Catering packages start at $1,000. The venue accommodates gatherings of different scales, from intimate affairs to larger celebrations, all centered around The Butler's dining and entertainment offerings at their Saugatuck waterfront location.

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What couples should know

The Butler is one of caterers listed on Blu List in Saugatuck, MI, where every published price is shown upfront and no vendor has paid for placement. Pricing starts at $1,000, which is rare in this category — most caterers hide their numbers until couples submit a form. Public review history is still light — a good prompt to ask for couple references during your first call. This listing was built from public sources and has not yet been claimed by the business; details may be slightly out of date until The Butler verifies the page. Before booking any caterer, it's worth comparing two or three nearby caterers side-by-side on price, capacity, and review patterns rather than going on photos alone.

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