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About monkeyshines bbq
Couples planning a Grand Rapids wedding will find monkeyshines bbq among the Kalamazoo area's wedding caterers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Foundry Corporate Office and Event Space and The Desenberg. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Grand Rapids
How much does wedding catering cost in Grand Rapids?
Catering in Grand Rapids typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Grand Rapids?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near monkeyshines bbq
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Foundry Corporate Office and Event Space | 3.1 mi |
| The Desenberg | 3.4 mi |
| The Xperience By LuXury Escapes Event Venue | 3.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from monkeyshines bbq to each venue listed on Lazo.
Grand Rapids weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are February, March, July.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 19° | 23% | 4:49 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Feb | 34° | 20° | 20% | 5:34 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 27° | 20% | 7:11 PM | 7:49 PM |
| Apr | 58° | 37° | 26% | 7:47 PM | 8:25 PM |
| May | 70° | 49° | 25% | 8:18 PM | 8:59 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 58° | 21% | 8:40 PM | 9:23 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 62° | 20% | 8:37 PM | 9:19 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 61° | 20% | 8:05 PM | 8:44 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 53° | 21% | 7:15 PM | 7:52 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 42° | 25% | 6:21 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Nov | 47° | 33° | 23% | 4:36 PM | 5:19 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 25° | 23% | 4:22 PM | 5:08 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Grand Rapids (7.9 mi from Grand Rapids). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Grand Rapids.
Getting to Grand Rapids
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| MKG Muskegon County Airport | 32 mi | 50 min |
| AZO Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 113 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Chicago | 125 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Detroit | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Indianapolis | 222 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Grand Rapids; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 5876 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, USA
- Where
- Kalamazoo · 47 miles south of central Grand Rapids
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Grand Rapids
- One of 169 wedding caterers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (269) 910-2727
Around Kalamazoo
- Nearest venue
- The Foundry Corporate Office and Event Space, 3.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 20 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 30 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 19 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Portage, Galesburg, Parchment
Distances are straight-line from monkeyshines bbq; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Grand Rapids.
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