The Black Apron

A love letter to Detroit…on every plate.

We handle the food, so you can enjoy the moment.

Self-hosted catering and chef-prepared workplace meals designed for the way Detroit really gathers and works.

Chef-prepared food for your special events. - A new way to cater, designed for self-hosted gatherings with optional styled buffet presentation. The table you wanted without the price you didn’t.

Two Paths. One Standard.

How We Serve You.

The Black Apron

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Weekly scratch-made plates delivered to your workplace. Pre-order by Saturday, dropped off Monday through Wednesday. Because long shifts deserve a meal worth sitting down for.

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Detroit fed us. Now we feed Detroit.

Detroit is a city unlike any other. Two degrees of separation - you almost always know someone who knows someone who knows you. Community isn't a buzzword here. It's how things actually work. Relationships matter. Neighbors matter. Showing up matters.

The Black Apron was born out of that same belief - that great food should be accessible to everyone, whether you're hosting a milestone event or just trying to get through a long shift. We support Michigan farmers and products, cook from scratch, and show up for our community the same way Detroit always has.

With everything we've got.

  • "E V E R Y T H I N G is always delicious. The Egyptian iced tea? Magnificent."

    Dr. R. Clark - Well, she’s been talking up our food for 20 years.

  • "The corn crab bisque and the homemade focaccia bread. Chef's kiss...🤌🏾."

    - Yara S.

  • "The wings. The wings. The wings. Among the best I've ever had anywhere. Honestly, could eat them every day but that would be ridiculous. "

    - C. Smith

  • "The corn crab bisque is heavenly! Rich in flavor and full of sweet jumbo crab! Order some now for later...you're welcome!"

    - T. Jenkins Esq.

  • "The smoked corned beef. O M G. Taste. Buds. Salivating."

    - Ellis C.

  • "It ALL slaps!

    Stephanie F. - Detroit Mixed Media Artist