Owner + Executive Chef
Amanda Owens
Amanda is on a never-ending pursuit to explore food, health, and possibility. She began this journey as an apprentice of Chef Shari Smith at the Willard Hilton in 2006 and has endeavored independently since 2018. She has provided high caliber, nutrient dense, sustainable, and regenerative foods to Mid Michigan while founding her second company, Resonant Health, in which she addresses the off-plate aspects of nutrition through health coaching, workshops, retreats, cooking classes, yoga + meditation instruction.
Our Purpose
At House of Willard Catering Co, we believe in doing things right. We know that the best flavors come from the highest quality ingredients with the least amount of processing and we honor food along every step of the journey. Food is more than a necessity, it is nourishment on a plate. It is quite literally the bread and butter of life. It brings us all to one place where memories are made and cherished forever. Whether you are fulfilling the needs of a large gathering or a small get together, we can uphold those standards. Quality is a conscious choice, and labor is done with precision and purpose.
Vision in Action
We not only provide a sustainable option, but we strive to make that a more convenient choice. We believe that food is better when you know the land it comes from as well as the people who helped get it to the table. We know the supply chain needs a reboot and are proud to do our part in revitalizing it by choosing local suppliers who care. Change only occurs if there is a demand for it; and we demand it. Our mission is to make holistic food accessible to everyone.
Network of Support
Global Food Collaborative
We are founding members of this global community who stands for change in the supply chain. GFC believes that optimum health is driven by nature. Go take a look at their core values here and see why we support this amazing group.
Frontier Farms
We are proud to source our produce from this Certified Organic Farm in Whittemore, MI. Not only do we love the variety of produce they offer, but we love the growers more. If our kids can talk to turkeys together, we can do business. Alas, we also source our poultry from here. To check out what they offer and support their cause visit them here.
JNelson Farms
In 2011 Jon + Tammy Nelson made a full transition to a 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef operation and since then it has been their mission to provide a nutritious, responsibly raised, superior product to their customers. We are delighted to offer their beef raised in Hope, MI to our customers. To browse their selection online visit their page.
MI Great Lakes Fish Co
Dan + Mega Sodini have an outstanding reputation throughout Michigan and for a good reason. They source whitefish from the fresh waters of Lake Michigan and you can find them at Farmers Markets across the state. We are always eager to see what they bring to land.
Find their Market Schedule on Facebook!