At Your Service — Planners Demand, these Wisconsin Event Suppliers Supply

Every planner knows that successful events are all about the details. Of course, the venue is crucial. But if you host your gala in Buckingham Palace and the food is bad, what are your guest going to remember? (Okay, maybe they’d remember the queen, but that bad corn would stick in their minds long after it got stuck in their teeth.) Whether it’s your lunch or your linens, the tent or the torts, the blooms or the booze, when you get the details right, everything comes together flawlessly.

The best caterers serve up a mouthwatering menu that is sure to please. Look for a caterer who not only knows food, service, and presentation, but is familiar with what’s trending--from farm to table, food trucks to sweet botanicals, artisan cheeses to chocolates. Why not sample something from one of these Wisconsin Caterers:

• Elite Catering + Bakery. A local favorite, this popular caterer offers a wide range of menu choices from lunch buffets (baked chicken rosemary, pulled pork, vegetable quiche) to plated dinners (prime rib, roast tenderloin, steak and shrimp) and everything in between. Offering catering clients a taste of Old World German Baking with a selection of cheese cakes, bars, pies, cookies and more is what makes Elite such a sweet choice.

• Blue Plate Catering. With more than twenty years in the business, Blue Plate Catering takes pride in providing full-service catering with food that is fresh, locally sourced, and immensely enjoyable. Serving at some of the area’s most prestigious venues, including Olbrich Botanical Gardens, The East Side Club, and the Lussier Family Heritage Center, Blue Plate offers a wide range of menu choices to suit any event. 

• Gracious Events Catering + Event Design. Initially Grace Smock Catering, this local favorite began skillfully preparing and presenting delicious food in the 1950s.  Now as Gracious Events Catering + Event Design, they start with individualized menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients, then heighten the experience with stylized food presentation, floral and table design, space planning and décor, as well as music and entertainment.

For a complete list of event caterers, check out our Wisconsin event catering directory.

Linens in every imaginable fabric and color; lights that create a fantasy ambiance; technology that keeps your crew connected - there is always room for rentals in your event budget. Just look and see what these Wisconsin event rental companies have in their inventory:

• A-mazing Events. If you need it, they’ve got it. They’ve even got what you didn’t know you needed. Take advantage of their many services, including venue and location search, complete event design, vendor coordination, destination management, and more … the list goes on and on.

• Exciting Events. Since 1987, Exciting Events has lived up to their name, providing audio, video, lighting, décor and special effects to make an ordinary gathering extraordinary. Their expert “experience creators” bring innovative and creative ideas to every event, in order to “wow” your guests.

• Baycom. Logistics can be a nightmare if you can’t communicate effectively with your staff. Two-way radios, walkie talkie and video surveillance from Baycom keeps you connected to your crew and ensures your event goes off without a hitch.

• Audio Visual of Green Bay, Madison and Milwaukee. Specializing in presentation technologies, AVM is fully-equipped to accommodate audio and visual needs for any organization. Not only do they provide the equipment, they also deliver, setup and even run the show with their experienced AV technicians

For a complete list of rental vendors, discover our Wisconsin event rental directory.

You’ll know every detail is in place when you let your local CVB help service your event. Partake of free marketing materials, down time calendars, event registration, plus expert knowledge on the area, the venues, the attractions and more. Find out what these Wisconsin Convention and Visitor’s Bureaus can do for you:

• Central Wisconsin. Close enough to cities to partake of all the amenities, yet far enough away to enjoy the tranquility of small-town Wisconsin. With an abundance of lakes and rolling prairies, plus water parks, bike trails, breweries, wineries and more, tap into Central Wisconsin CVBs at Wisconsin Dells, Wausau | Central WI, and Steven’s Point, to name a few.

• South Central Wisconsin. Adventure awaits where urban edge meets Midwestern beauty. Discover miles of bike trails, a multitude of restaurants, music venues, museums and more. Discover the CVBs at Madison, Beloit, and Middleton.

• Southeast Wisconsin. Escape. Explore. Enjoy. The Lake Geneva area is one of the most picturesque in the nation. Known for gorgeous surroundings, resorts and spas, golf and outdoor adventure, you’ll want to check in with the CVB resources at Lake Geneva, Milwaukee, and Real Racine.

• Northeast Wisconsin. It’s cherry country. With more than 2500 acres of orchards, visitors flock to this area every year to enjoy the spring blossoms and pick the summer harvest.  Scenic lighthouses, fun and funky galleries, exciting restaurants, and epic fish boils equals serenity, relaxation, and the perfect getaway. Learn more about Door County and Greater Green Bay + Lakeshore CVB for the best that Wisconsin has to offer.

• Northwest Wisconsin. Hometown charm with big city amenities can be found in the towns that line the St. Croix river. No matter the season, the river valley is picture pretty and offers a host of activities such as boating, golfing, biking, antique shopping, art galleries, and wine tastings. Set your destination for the CVBs in River Falls, Hudson, and Bayfield.

For a complete list of CVBs, explore our Wisconsin Convention and Visitor Bureau directory.