G. Philips Cafe Catering & Cooking Expands Business

Southgate MI, March 30, 2010 – Barb and Philip Grobbel, owners of G.Philip’s Café-Catering-Cooking know the true meaning of hard work and passion.  After leaving the corporate world about four years ago in the midst of the economical turbulence, they have made it through troubled times and are now expanding. “We knew that the Corporate World was still doing business holding on site trainings and meetings so we went after that business” said Barbara Grobbel.  Barbara has always been in Hotel Sales proving outstanding success records in her field at properties across the Detroit Area, Orlando and right here in our back yard of Southgate.  “I can create menus for you within your budget for your function just by having a 5 minute conversation with you” she brags as menu writing is one of her favorite things to do and her many clients have been quoted as having the best experiences working with Barbara. Barbara’s expertise in her field goes hand in hand with Executive Chef Phil’s background. Phil was trained by the finest of Chef’s. These Chefs would not even allow can openers in their kitchens.  Executive Chef Phil has fine dining experience in Metro Detroit restaurants, numerous years at the Hotel Pontchartrain, and a 10 year career with a Hotel Investment Company, directing opening properties such as the St. John’s Golf & Conference Center.

“Starting off as what we called a Glorified Pretzel Stand” was not easy states Phil.  “I went from carving extravagant ice carvings to selling pretzels.” Barb persistently told him it was only temporary and great things were coming their way.  “Everyone loves our food” and “Every Bites Matters” is all she kept saying and she was right!  They are happy to announce that they are now the proud Exclusive Caterers at the Robert J. Jones Counsel Knights of Columbus Hall on Outer Drive.  “The place is amazing” said Barbara.  “Two incredible banquet rooms complete with chandeliers, dance floors and beautiful built in bars. I can’t wait to wow the members with the variety of food we can cook for them and they will now have choices!  We can host almost 600 people at a time!” said a very excited Barb “This is what we have been waiting for!  “I knew God would pull thru for us!” Now G.Philip’s can continue serving its strong Corporate base delivering lunches such as Signature Sandwich Displays with Homemade Chips and Dip to High Class Weddings, Baby & Bridal Showers, Class Reunions, Family Reunions, Funeral Lunches and Conventions.  “A special rate has already been set up at local hotels for our clients” states Barb.  We are looking forward to hiring and creating many jobs on different skill levels as well with this growth spurt! 

Barb and Phil also have their Son and Chef/Operations Manager Brandon Hatfield (also in his second year at the Art Institute of Novi) , Chef and Graduate of  Schoolcraft College Benjamin Schultheis, Chef Daniel Finkenbine also a graduate at School Craft College and Chef Carrie Grube a graduate of Sante Fe Culinary Institute in New Mexico. 

“A man walked up to me at church on Sunday and said every time I see you and Phil I get hungry because all I can think about is your good food” stated Barb. She goes on to say this is what is making G.Philip’s grow as we believe “Every Bite Matters!”  Call them today 734-281-9622 or at the K of C 313-382-5288 or visit the web site www.GPhilips.com .

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
Michigan Business List