West Michigan Β· Est. with heart

Real.
Creative.
Food.

We're passionate about uniting people with food β€” food that's as authentic, colorful, and unique as everyone around the table.

Booking 2026 gatherings β€œBest Chef, 3 years running” β€” Chef Chris
A bright, colourful spread of fresh Food Republic dishes
EAT
WITH
JOY

A united republic of flavor, grown from a garden & a big idea.

From full-service gatherings to nutrient-dense meal prep, we use the plate as our canvas. We grow what we can, source the rest with care, and find creative new ways to bring it to life for your table and the people around it.

Meet The Cornerstore β†’
Three ways to gather

Experience the Republic

For the whole room

Gatherings

Intentional food, unique to you and the reason you gather.

  • Full onsite catering
  • Platters & boxed lunches
  • Charcuterie & grazing stations
For the few

Personal Chef

From a fresh seasonal lunch to meals built around your goals.

  • Curated family meals
  • Micro events
  • Meal prep
On the road

From the Trailer

Rent the trailer for your event, or bring us to your celebration.

  • Weddings
  • Corporate events
  • Fundraisers & private events
Fresh grab-and-go tacos from the counter
Coming soon to Holland, MI

Introducing The Cornerstore

Our first brick-and-mortar home for quick grab-and-go β€” Beach Boxes, Snackle Boxes, stacked sandwiches, fresh deli, big bowls, and tacos worth the trip. Real, creative food, opening soon in Holland, Michigan.

  • Beach Box
  • Snackle Box
  • Sandwiches & deli
  • Bowls
  • Tacos
Good food, good vibes

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all meals are not created equal.

Chef Chris and Sarah β€˜Toddie’ Brummels
The two behind the table

Chris & Toddie

Twenty-plus years of West Michigan kitchens between them β€” an award-winning chef and a creative who treats the plate as her canvas. They traded the expected for the heartfelt, and the Republic is what grew.

Let's make
something delicious.

Gatherings, personal chef, or the trailer β€” tell us what you're dreaming up, and keep an eye out for The Cornerstore.