The Moveable Feast Catering

What The Moveable Feast Catering does

The Moveable Feast Catering is a privately-held, founder-operated catering company headquartered in Manchester, Michigan, specializing in full-service catering for weddings, receptions, showers, and similar gatherings across the state of Michigan. The company delivers on-site event catering through per-event contracts, supplying customized menus (appetizers, entrees, bakery and desserts), professional event staff, and setup-through-cleanup service. Dan Huntsbarger, identified as Founder and owner, leads the business, which operates with 11–50 employees during standard Monday–Friday 9am–5pm office hours, contacting clients through a website, phone, and active social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

The product architecture is a single full-service catering offering supported by three interconnected menu modules—Appetizers, Entrees, and Bakery & Desserts—plus a Wedding Planning service that extends the company into venue recommendations, menu curation, and event coordination. The Appetizers module includes canapes (e.g., Spiced Seared Ahi Tuna, Smoked Duck, Cowboy Steak Crostini), edible mini cones, small bite skewers, and platter displays; Entrees covers poultry, beef, seafood (including Lake Michigan Walleye), and vegetarian options; and the Bakery module covers finger pastries, served desserts, custom cakes, and pies. There is no proprietary technology stack; the business relies on culinary execution, staff, and a regional Michigan venue and vendor network.

Revenue is generated through one-time, quote-based event contracts priced by guest count, menu selection, and service requirements. Distribution is direct-to-client: clients contact the company via website or phone and service is delivered on-site at client-specified venues. The go-to-market combines a sales-led consultative motion with an event-driven motion leveraging preferred-vendor status at multiple Michigan venues (Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation, University of Michigan athletic facilities, The Theodore, Westers Family Vineyard, White Birch Wedding Barn) and a curated vendor partner network for entertainment, photography, DJs, and event planning. No app, no API, no public pricing, and no disclosed financials are present.

Name

The Moveable Feast Catering

Legal name

The Moveable Feast Catering

Website

https://themoveablefeastcatering.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Moveable Feast Catering is a privately-held, founder-operated catering company based in Manchester, Michigan that provides full-service catering and wedding planning for weddings, receptions, showers, and special events across Michigan, supported by an extensive custom menu library and a network of preferred venue and vendor partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (72232), Caterers (722320)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Wedding catering services
• Event catering
• Custom menu design
• Reception catering
• Made-from-scratch catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Catering Services: Event-based catering services providing food and beverage for weddings, celebrations, and special occasions. Revenue generated through per-event contracts with customized menu pricing based on guest count, menu selection, and service requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Moveable Feast Catering provides full-service off-premise catering for weddings, receptions, showers, and private gatherings. Its offering spans made-from-scratch appetizers, entrees, and bakery/desserts, complemented by customizable menus and professional event staff delivered at the client's chosen venue.

Product overview

The Moveable Feast Catering operates as a single unified catering service rather than a platform architecture. The core offering is event catering with three interconnected menu modules—Appetizers, Entrees, and Bakery/Desserts—plus Wedding Planning as a coordination service. The Appetizers module includes canapes, mini cones, skewers, and platter displays; Entrees covers poultry, beef, seafood, and vegetarian center-of-plate options with associated starches and vegetables; Bakery provides finger pastries, served desserts, custom cakes, and pies. Professional event staff supports all catering deliveries from setup through cleanup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Appetizers Menu Made-from-scratch appetizer offerings such as spinach artichoke dip, bruschetta, and caprese skewers, provided as part of event catering packages for weddings, receptions, showers, and gatherings.
• Entrees Menu
• Bakery and Desserts Menu
• Full-Service Event Catering

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered featured venue, preferred vendor and vendor partner.

• The Theodorefeatured venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured venue partner where Moveable Feast provides catering services. The venue hosts fully staged wedding day experiences with vendors onsite to help plan celebrations.
• Westers Family Vineyardfeatured venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Rives Junction, Michigan between Detroit and Grand Rapids. A peaceful and scenic destination offering rustic charm and timeless elegance for wedding events.
• White Birch Wedding Barn & Event Centerfeatured venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewly built modern barn venue in Irish Hills surrounded by birch trees. Provides a blend of barn venue character with modern style and conveniences.
• Ann Arbor Art Centerpreferred vendorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred vendor status at this Ann Arbor venue for events and weddings.
• Ann Arbor Parks & Recreationpreferred vendorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred vendor for catering services at Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation venues including Cobblestone Farm.
• Michigan Athletics (University of Michigan)preferred vendorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred vendor for special events at University of Michigan athletic facilities including Alumni Field and Crisler Center.
• Christina Kateri (Musician)vendor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as preferred vendor musician/entertainment partner for events.
• Killer Flamingos (Band)vendor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as preferred vendor entertainment for events.
• Radiant Receptionsvendor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal DJ vendor partner listed for events.
• Melanie Reyes Photographyvendor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred photography vendor partner.
• Christa Graham (Event Planner)vendor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as preferred event planner vendor partner.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Marigold Events & Catering: Detroit-area catering and events company focused on weddings and private parties with custom menus and full-service staff, comparable in scale and service model to Moveable Feast.
• Feastivities: Michigan-based full-service event caterer serving weddings, corporate, and social events with custom menus and on-site service — a direct regional competitor for Moveable Feast's wedding and corporate business.
• The Classic Catering People: Full-service off-premise caterer for weddings, corporate events, and social occasions with custom menu design and on-site staffing — directly comparable service model.
• Elizabeth Catering: Michigan off-premise caterer providing custom menus and full event staff for weddings, corporate, and social events in the same regional footprint.
• Wedgewood Event Co: Multi-state operator that owns and caters wedding/event venues, with bundled planning, catering, and bar service comparable to Moveable Feast's preferred-vendor + wedding-planning offering.
• Brill Catering: Michigan-based off-premise caterer offering custom menus, bar service, and event staffing for weddings and corporate events across Southeast Michigan.
• Pinnacle Catering & Events: Off-premise and venue catering company serving weddings and corporate events with customizable menus and on-site service coordination.

Others

• The Knot: Largest U.S. wedding marketplace and vendor directory; not a competitor for catering services but functions as a customer-acquisition channel and ecosystem participant for wedding vendors such as Moveable Feast.

Broad incumbents

• Wolfgang Puck Catering: National premium event caterer serving weddings, corporate, and large-format events at venues across the U.S., representing a broader, more resourced incumbent competing for high-end wedding and corporate contracts.

Regional players

• The Sterling Hotel & Event Center: Sterling Heights, MI venue that combines event hosting with on-site catering for weddings and corporate functions, competing with Moveable Feast for venue-tied wedding bookings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/themoveablefeastcatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/themoveablefeastcatering
• TikToktiktok.com/@themoveablefeastcatering
• Xx.com/feastcatering1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-moveable-feast-catering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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