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The Soup Spoon Café · Catering in Lansing

Lansing catering, made from scratch.

Boxed lunches for the team meeting, platters for the open house, a dinner buffet for the wedding. Tell us the date and headcount and we'll build the menu and the quote.

  • $13boxed lunches
  • $9sandwiches & wraps
  • $50platters for 20–25
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  • No order minimum
  • Pickup at no extra charge
  • Delivery & setup available
  • 4.6 stars from 3,200+ Google reviews

Get your free catering quote

Only your name and email are required. Share whatever else you know.

No commitment. Your request goes straight to Patricia McDonough, who handles our catering, and she'll follow up about availability, menu and pricing.

What are you planning?

From the conference room to the reception hall.

Soup Spoon wrap platter with the café's branded label From $9 a person

Office lunches & meetings

Boxed lunches with a sandwich, chips and a cookie. Sandwiches and wraps with all the trimmings, hot entrées like beef stroganoff, soup by the cup or bowl, and big specialty salads.

Plan my office lunch
Catering platter of sliced bread, hummus, olives and fresh vegetables Platters for 20–25 from $50

Parties, showers & open houses

Mediterranean and veggie platters that each serve 20 to 25, spinach artichoke dip, and bites by the dozen like Cherry Bomb Shrimp, chicken satay and caprese skewers.

Plan my party
Plated dinner entrée from the Soup Spoon kitchen Dinner entrées from $18

Weddings & full-service events

Dinner buffets with prime rib, grilled salmon or crab-stuffed whitefish, plus bartenders, servers and an on-site supervisor. We plan the service and timing with you.

Plan my event
Guests dining at The Soup Spoon Café West Wing minimums from $1,000

Private dining at the Spoon

Bring everyone to us. Reserve the West Wing or take over the whole restaurant on a Sunday, with a custom or limited menu and access to our bar.

Ask about private dining
Three cups of soup with bread
Shrimp pasta in a white bowl
Seared scallops with fresh salsa
Slice of chocolate dessert with whipped cream

Budget it before you call

Real numbers, before you even ask.

Three examples built from our published menu prices. Your quote confirms current pricing.

Team lunch for 20

20 boxed lunches, each with a sandwich, chips and a cookie.

$260for pickup

  • Delivered & set up $312
$13 per person

Breakfast meeting for 15

Breakfast wraps, fresh fruit and drinks for everyone.

$240for pickup

  • Delivered & set up $288
$16 per person

Open house for 25

Mediterranean platter, veggie tray, 2 dozen chicken satay and 2 dozen Cherry Bomb Shrimp.

$196for pickup

  • Delivered & set up $235.20
Under $8 per guest

Before tax. Delivery and setup add 20% to the food and beverage total. Plates and utensils start at $1.50 per person if you need them.

Price out my event

How it works

Three steps and the food is handled.

  1. 1

    Send the basics

    Date, headcount and where you're eating. Rough guesses are fine, and it takes about a minute.

  2. 2

    Get your menu and quote

    Patricia follows up with menu ideas and pricing built around your group and budget.

  3. 3

    Pick up or kick back

    Grab it at 1419 E. Michigan Ave, halfway between the Capitol and MSU, or have us deliver and set up.

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Kind words

Lansing, well fed.

What guests say about the food and the service.

We would definitely recommend this spot. Food was excellent, service was wonderful -- staff were welcoming, gracious and professional.
Linda H. · TripAdvisor
Best breakfast in town, period. None of that cheap, greasy diner stuff that's everywhere. Quality dishes at a great price.
Esther G. · Yelp
I had great service and a tasty salmon Benedict for breakfast while in town for business. I'd definitely go back for lunch or dinner.
Brevardrox · TripAdvisor

The full catering menu

Mix, match or go custom.

Every catering item with its published price. Don't see what you're craving? Ask. Custom menus are welcome.

Build my menu
Lunch, sandwiches & soupBoxed lunches, wraps, hot entrées, salads
  • Boxed LunchesAssorted sandwich, chips and a cookie$13 ea
  • Assorted SandwichesTurkey, roast beef, chicken salad, tuna or veggie, with all the trimmings$9 ea
  • Assorted WrapsTurkey, roast beef or veggie, with the trimmings and dill sauce$9 ea
  • Build-Your-Own Sandwich Bar$10 / person
  • Build-Your-Own Slider BarTraditional, BBQ or creative$36 / dozen
  • Ethiopian Vegan StewWith sweet potato mash$10 / person
  • Voodoo Shrimp Pasta$12 / person
  • Pesto PrimaveraWith chicken or shrimp$12 / person
  • Stir-FryWith chicken or shrimp$12 / person
  • Beef StroganoffOver noodles or rice$12 / person
  • Spoon Specialty SaladsAsian, smoked salmon, chef, Caesar or Greek$12 ea
  • SoupSeafood chowder $1 more each$4 cup · $7 bowl
  • Side Salad$3 / person
  • Bread & Butter$1 / person
BreakfastWraps, quiche, frittata, fruit and more
  • Breakfast WrapsChorizo, potato, egg, cheese and avocado salsa$9 ea
  • English Muffin SandwichesEgg, cheese and sausage patty$8 ea
  • QuicheCustom flavors$32 ea
  • FrittataVarious options$6 / person
  • Scrambled Eggs$4 / person
  • Hash Browns$3 / person
  • Bacon or Sausage Links$3 / person
  • Fresh Fruit$4 / person
  • MuffinsVarious options$24 / dozen
  • Bagels & Cream Cheese$48 / dozen
Appetizers & plattersPlatters for 20–25, bites by the dozen
  • Mediterranean PlatterSpicy feta dip, hummus, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, cucumber and French bread. Serves 20–25$50 ea
  • Spinach Artichoke DipWith corn tortilla. Serves 20–25$50 ea
  • Veggie TrayFresh-cut vegetables with roasted red pepper ranch. Serves 20–25$50 ea
  • Cherry Bomb ShrimpServed with French bread$24 / dozen
  • Chicken SatayWith peanut sauce$24 / dozen
  • Caprese Skewers$24 / dozen
  • Mini Meatballs$24 / dozen
  • Vegan Fritters$24 / dozen
  • Goat Cheese Points$18 / dozen
  • Strawberry Bruschetta$18 / dozen
  • Mini Empanadas$36 / dozen
  • Baked Ravioli$36 / dozen
  • Venison Pot StickersWith plum-hoisin sauce$36 / dozen
  • Bacon-Wrapped Scallops$6 ea
  • Fresh Fruit PlatterAssorted seasonal fruit$4 / person
  • Cheese & CrackersDomestic cheese cubes and crackers$4 / person
  • Charcuterie BoardCured meats and upgraded cheesesMarket price
Dinner entréesPriced per entrée, great for buffets

Buffet tip: plan half orders of two entrées plus two sides for each guest. We're happy to recommend a lineup.

  • Prime RibHorseradish sauce and jus$28 ea
  • Crab-Stuffed WhitefishHollandaise$25 ea
  • Shellfish RisottoShrimp and crab cake$25 ea
  • 1 lb Lamb Shank$24 ea
  • Sirloin SteakAdd sauces, mushrooms or onions$22 ea
  • Grilled SalmonSpinach, tomato and beurre blanc$22 ea
  • Pork Porterhouse ChopMango and poblano chutney$21 ea
  • East Side Chicken$20 ea
  • Voodoo Shrimp Pasta$20 ea
  • Mushroom Ravioli$20 ea
  • Lamb MeatballsGreek tomato sauce$20 ea
  • Ethiopian Vegan StewSweet potato mash$20 ea
  • Caprese Pasta$18 ea
Sides & dessertsSides $3 · desserts $6
  • SidesKettle chips, coleslaw, Mediterranean pasta salad, potato salad, veggies, rice, chef's mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes or orzo salad$3 ea
  • DessertsBread pudding, assorted cheesecake, chocolate torte or key lime pie$6 ea
Drinks & tablewareBulk beverages, bar options, disposables
  • Nonalcoholic BeveragesServed in bulk containers$3 / person
  • Bar ServiceAsk us about bar options for your eventAsk us
  • Standard Disposables$1.50 / person
  • Heavy-Duty Disposables$3 / person
  • Compostable Disposables$3 / person
Service fees & staffingPickup, drop-off and full service
  • PickupNo charge
  • Drop-off & setupAdded to the food and beverage total+20%
  • On-site supervisor$25 / hour
  • Bartenders$25 / hour
  • Food attendants & servers$20 / hour
  • Full-service chargeOn food and beverage only, not labor+20%
  • Room setup$100 / hour
  • Equipment & furniture rentalsWe coordinate; fee added to the rental invoice+15%

Full-service labor runs from one hour before your event starts until one hour after it ends.

Private dining minimumsEvents at the restaurant only
  • Sunday · full restaurant$5,000
  • West Wing · weekday breakfast or lunch$1,000
  • West Wing · weekday dinner$1,500
  • West Wing · Fri & Sat breakfast or lunch$2,000
  • West Wing · Fri & Sat dinner$3,000

Food and beverage count toward the minimum, and a 20% service charge is added to the bill. Limited and custom menus can be arranged.

Good to know

Quick answers.

How much notice do you need?

About 48 hours for most lunch orders. Weddings and full-service events are planned case by case. On a tighter timeline? Call (517) 316-2377 and we'll check the schedule.

Do you deliver and set up?

Yes, depending on the order and location. Drop-off and setup add 20% to the food and beverage total. Pickup has no extra charge.

Is there a minimum order?

No set minimum for catering. Private dining at the restaurant has its own minimums, listed in the menu above.

Can I order soup for a group?

Yes. Soup is on the catering menu at $4 a cup or $7 a bowl, and seafood chowder is $1 more each. Ask which soups are on for your date.

Do you cater breakfast meetings?

Yes. Breakfast wraps, English muffin sandwiches, quiche, frittata, fresh fruit, muffins and bagels are all on the catering menu. A breakfast meeting for 15 with wraps, fruit and drinks is $240 for pickup, before tax.

Can you work with dietary needs?

The menu includes vegan dishes like the Ethiopian Vegan Stew and vegan fritters, plus plenty of vegetarian options. Note any allergies or needs in your request and we'll talk through the menu with you.

What happens after I send a request?

Patricia reviews your details and follows up about availability, menu and pricing. Sending a request is free and doesn't book anything.

Tell us the date. We'll handle the food.

Send the basics now and we'll take it from there.

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The Soup Spoon Café · 1419 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing · Open Monday to Saturday

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1419 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 316-2377
Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 9 PM · Closed Sunday
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