Crank’s Bar & Grill by Crank’s Services

ST. CLAIR SHORES/AUBURN HILLS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Jeff Crank owns and operates one of the largest catering companies in the state, known as Crank’s Catering.

Crank’s Catering was established in 1992 by Jeff as a young man, using his passion for food and the desire to please people with it. He combined that passion with his creativity and began his quest toward becoming the number one caterer in Southeast Michigan. He catered his first event cooking in his garage, and eventually moved into the building formerly owned by Penna’s.

Over the years, Jeff has worked as a Personal Chef to Jack Nicklaus, served thousands of meals daily in the UAW plants, and has catered thousands of events ranging from 25 to 50,000 people. Casual or Black-Tie events, hot dogs or steak & lobster, golf course restaurants, and standalone restaurants – you name it, Jeff has done it. Jeff has successfully branded Crank’s in households across the tri-county area, as the caterer to call for any event at home, work, or any offsite location. Restaurants, weddings, showers, funerals, graduation parties, sports banquets, corporate events, and so much more – Crank’s is the one stop shop for any event in people’s lives.

Presently, Crank’s operates Crank’s Bar & Grill at the St. Clair Shores Golf Club, the Arrowhead Grille at Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills, Crank’s Catering in Shelby Township, and a beautiful banquet facility in Shelby Twp. called Enchantment. Crank’s is also the preferred and/or exclusive caterer at numerous event centers in Michigan.

“We’re going as strong as ever,” Crank said. “I still have the passion and have created a winning team around me to execute all of our endeavors successfully.”

That team includes Crank’s son, Jeffrey, who is anxious and prepared to take the family businesses into the future. Three of his daughters and his wife are also involved, along with Crank’s many talented employees who have worked with Jeff for more than three decades.

“We have the highest of standards, and our staff knows what the expectations are.” Crank said.

That level of service is largely defined by the quality of food and stellar service that Crank’s delivers to customers.  Jeff strongly believes in providing value to his customers without sacrificing quality. For example,  the restaurants rotate a $12 special every week that can range from sandwiches to a wet burrito with sides. Both restaurants are also known for their various types of hamburgers, including the new Jalapeno Olive burger and the Mushroom burger with zip sauce.

The hamburgers and sandwiches are made with fresh ingredients every day, including real turkey breast for many of its sandwiches instead of deli cuts. Both restaurants also offer All Beef Dearborn-brand hot dogs. Crank’s uses as many Michigan made products as possible to support our community. Come on in to one of the Crank restaurants and let the Crank’s crank out your next meal.