Catering to You — Wisconsin Caterers & Restaurants Who Know Your Tastes

From soup to nuts, it’s critical you pick a caterer or restaurant for your event that provides the freshest, most enjoyable food possible. These epicurean experts have shown time and time again that they serve up some of the most mouth-watering cuisine you can find in Wisconsin.

The Most Appetizing Appetizers

Appetizers wonderfully prepared and beautifully served should be a tasty introduction to the meal, blending harmoniously with the main course, while pleasing the palate. These caterers and restaurant chefs can cook up exactly what you need to thrill your guests about what’s to come.     

Bartolotta Catering + Events

About Bartolotta:  The Bartolotta Restaurant Group created some of Milwaukee’s finest restaurants. Bartolotta Catering + Events brings the same quality ingredients, expert culinary techniques, and newest flavor combinations to corporate events.  Drawing inspiration from their seven different restaurants, Bartolotta Catering serves up one-of-a-kind menus to create the most memorable event possible.

A sampling of appetizers to try:  At the Harbor House, one of Bartolotta Restaurants, guests can’t get enough of the appetizers, whether it’s Fried Clams, Scallops with Butternut Squash Puree, or Maryland Crab Cakes. Need more ideas? You simply cannot go wrong with their Fried Calamari, Shrimp + White Beans, or Oysters Rockefeller.

Renard’s Catering

About Renard’s:  With more than 30 years of catering experience, Renard’s Catering has built a reputation for imaginative cuisine, the highest-quality dishes, and impeccable service. Their talented chefs are proud to serve a full menu of impressive culinary favorites for any occasion.

A sampling of appetizers to try:  Every bite is memorable when you choose to serve Renard’s Crab or Shrimp Quiche, Skewered Teriyaki Chicken, or Crab Rangoon. Fancy something really special? The Simply Elegant Buffet with Ginger Bacon Chicken Bites, Parmesan Fondue, BBQ Cocktail Ribs, and Asparagus Roll-ups are divine.

VennebuHill

About VennebuHill:  Located in the scenic Wisconsin countryside, VennebuHill serves happy and hungry guests in their two, year-round indoor event spaces that seat up to 350 guests. Several local, licensed caterers serve full-menu options at VennebuHill, where guests thrill to the flavors of the Midwest seasoned with global influences and prepared by award-winning chefs.

A sampling of appetizers to try:  Elite Catering operating out of nearby Baraboo features enticing options such as Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Baked Brie or Camembert Cheese in Phyllo Dough with Wild Berry Compote, or Mini Snow Crab Cakes with Dijon Cream Sauce. Deluxe Displays include Cucumber on Wheat Rounds, Smoked Salmon Flax with Dilled Deviled Egg Crumbles, and Liver Pâté on Pumpernickel with Mayo.

Mouthwatering Main Courses

Typically, the main course is the heartiest and most complex of the meal. It should satisfy your guests, yet not overwhelm them or leave them feeling stuffed. Plan your event at any of these restaurants, and your main course will be the hit of the evening.

Glacier Canyon Lodge

About Glacier Canyon:  Connected to Wilderness Hotel and Resort, Glacier Canyon Lodge is home to an amazing three-acre Lost World outdoor water park and Glacier Canyon Conference Center. The sprawling resort offers fourteen restaurant options, so there is literally something there for every taste. From casual to fine dining, the talented chefs cook up a full menu of savory selections.

A sampling of main courses:  Hearty fare and classic recipes are perennial favorites at the Wild Canyon Cafe and include Baked Cod with White Wine, Butter, and House Made Seasoning, BBQ Ribs slathered with sauce, or Broasted Chicken fried golden brown, all dishes that are specialties at Wild Canyon. Other treats to tempt you include Pan-fried Walleye, Classic Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Cheese Tortelloni.

Heidel House Resort + Spa

About the Heidel House:  Known far and wide for breathtaking scenery on the shores of Green Lake, the Heidel House offers an assortment of dining options, from casual to fine dining. Scenic lakeside views, a warm and welcoming ambience, and exceptional service, make any one of them the place to be in Wisconsin.

A sampling of main courses:  Grey Rock Restaurant at Heidel House proudly serves fresh, local fare that is artfully prepared. Popular offerings Include Panko Encrusted Walleye, Pork Loin with a Chipotle Maple Glaze, and Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken.  Got a hankering for something out of the ordinary? Try the Seared Duck Breast, Roasted Portobello Caprese, or the Porcini + Truffle Ravioli. They won’t disappoint.

Potawatomi Hotel + Casino

About Potawatomi:  On-site gaming, comfy accommodations, Vegas-style entertainment, and multiple dining options makes the Potawatomi Hotel + Casino a Wisconsin favorite. A variety of full-menu cuisines include Italian, Asian, Mexican, and American.

A sampling of main courses:  Bella Italiana presents guests with simply beautiful Italian food. There’s something for every appetite here with a full menu offering visitor’s some long-time favorites, including Piccata with Lemon Butter, Sicilian Steak with Roasted Potatoes, or Lightly Breaded Whitefish. Come here for comfort food too including Spaghetti + Meatballs, Lasagna, or Gnocchi in Alfredo Sauce.

More Than Just Desserts

Save room for dessert? With these tempting offerings, you’ll never say, “no.” Dessert is intended to complete your meal, calming your stomach while enchanting your taste buds. Guests can’t help but get excited when their meal ends with these recipes.

The Abbey Resort + Avani Spa

About the Abbey Resort:  Offering a tranquil and lovely setting for any event, the Abbey’s restaurants are the crowning jewels of the resort. Warm and welcoming, each offers a complete menu of delicious dishes along with desserts that everyone will agree are sweet treats.

A sampling of desserts:  There’s always room for the Abbey’s famous après dinner indulgences at 240° West restaurant. Dig into Flourless Chocolate Cake topped with Nutella Whipped Cream. No less decadent but just as delicious is the Cinnamon Flan served with Vanilla Ice Cream. Or what about some good old-fashioned Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Buttercream

About Buttercream:  With two locations--Eau Claire and Stillwater--Buttercream is known for its sumptuous cakes, cupcakes, tarts, brownies and more. Using the freshest quality ingredients, Buttercream is celebrated for their unique signature flavors.

A sampling of desserts:  Choose traditional cheesecake flavors, including Chocolate Truffle, New York, and Raspberry White Chocolate. But if your tastes lean toward rich, creamy concoctions, you can’t miss with Classic Dark Chocolate Brownies, Salted Caramel Brownies or a Cappuccino Soufflé Cake.  Your guests will have only one response — “Mmmmmm!”