When planning events, you know that food can make or break an event. And while the menu choices you make are critical, event success really starts with securing the services of a great Wisconsin caterer. Here are 5 expert event caterers and venues that do just that:
With the same commitment to fine dining that the Bartolotta Restaurant Group has brought to some of Milwaukee’s finest restaurants, Bartolotta Catering and Events delivers four-star cuisine to corporate events, meetings, and weddings.
Why try Bartolotta Catering & Events?
• Vast menu of venues. Bartolotta offers some of Milwaukee’s most beautiful and unique venues for your event with amazing views of the city’s renowned Lake Park, Lake Michigan, or the Milwaukee skyline.
• Care-a-lotta. With a focus on supporting local nonprofit organizations and giving back to the community, Bartolotta created the Care-a-Lotta program that distribute donations to local organizations and offers an annual all-expenses paid gala to a local area non-profit organization.
• Event experience. From corporate gatherings to non-profit events, business dinners to galas, the Bartolotta team has experience catering to the special culinary requirements of every type of event.
Host your event at one of Bartolotta’s many award-winning venues and revel in a fine dining experience like no other. If you’re looking for the classic rubber chicken dinner, you won’t find it at Bartolotta’s Downtown Kitchen. Instead, we recommend Beet & Goat Cheese Ravioli, Filet Mignon, or Seasonal Walleye.
For corporate events, business meetings, or social gatherings, Bartolotta’s venues offer some of the area’s most elegant, expansive, and scenic locations, including:
• Discovery World
• The Grain Exchange
• The Italian Community Center
• Bacchus
• Harbor House and more!
Since 1993, Bartolotta’s has been awarded some of the industry’s highest honors. Recent awards include semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation award for Outstanding Restaurateur in 2017 and 2018; the Rumpus Room was named Milwaukee’s best new bar in 2011; the Harbor House was named Milwaukee’s Best View & Seafood Restaurant in 2010.
With more than twenty years’ experience, the Celebration on Wells team cooks up versatile, delicious, and customized cuisine for every type of event, from weddings to corporate events, intimate gatherings to formal galas.
• Picturesque setting. Nestled in a charming location just blocks from downtown Geneva, the Riviera docks, and the Downtown Business District, the caterer’s venue offers high quality food and service in a stunning setting.
• Farm-to-Table. The team’s farm-to-table philosophy ensures your guests enjoy the fruits of the freshest produce from local markets and area farmers.
• Dedicated staff. A dedicated staff of catering professionals, experienced planners, and attentive waitstaff are on hand to ensure every detail of your experience is precisely what you would come to expect from Celebration on Wells.
The culinary geniuses of Celebration on Wells infuse fresh local and seasonal ingredients into every meal. Artful preparation and inspired presentation create an unforgettable food experience every time. Try Famer’s Market Favorites from the Appetizer’s menu featuring Grilled Tuscan Vegetable Display with Balsamic Vinegar, Farmstand Fresh Vegetable Crudités with Homemade Dips, or Fresh Asparagus & Chilled Beet Platter Garnished with Zest of Orange.
The caterer’s venue can accommodate up to 180 dinner guests and cocktail parties for up to 400. In addition, Celebration on Wells will cater at private residences, outdoor venues, and the following locations:
• Bella Vista Suites
• Riviera Ballroom
• Lake Geneva Cruise Line
• Horticultural Hall
• Back Acres Farm and more!
Celebration on Wells Catering has been recognized by many respected organizations in the industry. They were voted Best of Weddings by The Knot.com; named an International Gala Award Winner; won the “Best of Lake Geneva” Award; and were featured in Town and Country Weddings.
An exceptional caterer dedicated to providing amazing food and the highest level of service for any event, from an intimate gathering to an elegant gala. Serving the Twin Cities Metro area as well as the Greater St. Croix Valley in Western Wisconsin for over 25 years.
• Knowledgeable catering team. Organized, efficient, and detail-oriented, the catering team at River Valley Catering are there to help you through the entire planning process.
• Special menu capabilities. Customizable menu requests such as Kosher, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free are no problem for these pros. They’ll even prepare special recipe requests.
• Full service catering. The experienced team caters all sizes and types of gatherings from corporate events to golf tournaments, weddings to holiday parties, as well as indoor and outdoor events.
Celebrate with a wealth of options from River Valley Catering. Start with hot or cold hors d’ oeuvres, salads or Chef Garde presentation, salads and elegant plated meals, vegetables and starches, and desserts and late-night snacks. The biggest challenge will be choosing between River Valley’s show stopping entrees like the Champagne Chicken, Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Loin, or the Petite Beef Tenderloin Medallions.
River Valley Catering partners with many of the area’s most sophisticated venues, some of which include:
• Villa Bellezza
• Hidden Meadow & Barn
• Mystical Rose Gardens
• RCU Discovery Center
• Little Log Pioneer Village and more!
River Valley Catering have been recipients of many of the industry’s most important awards, including Wedding Wire Couples’ Choice Awards, from 2014 through 2018, and Wisconsin Bride Magazine Best of Awards from 2014 through 2016.
Expecting culinary excellence at your next event? Expect Lee John’s Catering to make the meal right. Preparing cuisine with passion and imagination, Lee John’s Catering combines the talents of award-winning chefs with inspired culinary innovations.
• Catering and more. In addition to their catering services, the Lee John’s Catering team will coordinate the execution of your menu including delivery, dining room and mobile kitchen set-up, serving staff management, and impeccable presentation of your meal. They’ll also assist with arrangements for tent, tables, chairs, china, and linen rentals.
• Any event. From large corporate and civic affairs to backyard barbeques and intimate dinner parties, Lee John’s can make any occasion spectacular.
• Beverage services. Including customized cocktails to compliment an event meal and the client’s style.
Make the meal memorable with mouthwatering entrees from Lee John’s Catering. Guests will rave about the Sicilian Chicken Breast, Hot Skillet Sirloin Filet & Seas Scallops or Prawns, and the Char-Grilled Veal Rib Chop. Choose from buffet, family style, dinner stations, or plated meals.
Lee John’s Catering provides catering at a variety of locations throughout the area, among them:
• Atrium
• Barn at Trinity Park
• Best Place at the Brewery
• The Birch
• Black Swan and more!
Praise for Lee John’s Catering is ample. From Renaissance Theaterworks— “The food was fabulous as was the awe-inspiring dessert display!” From Villa Terrace Gala— “We have heard nothing but raves about the food and service…all of it was simply delicious.” And from Wilson Center for the Arts— “The stations were beautiful and the food delicious.”
Specializing in events that serve over a thousand guests, Renard’s Catering handles smaller parties as well. From picnics to pig roast, corporate dinners to elegant galas, Renard’s has been delivering quality food and service to the Green Bay area since 1984.
• State of the Art facilities. In 2006, Renard’s Catering moved into a state-of-the-art kitchen facility which allows them to offer full-service catering for groups of up to 10,000.
• Family owned and operated. Maintaining the quality, concepts, and recipes that have made the caterer a popular favorite since 1984.
• Outdoor picnics and pig roasts. The caterer’s specialized trailer roasters allow for mouthwatering picnics and pig roasts. Pro servers carves the flavorful meat for your guests. All prep and clean up performed by staff.
Summertime menus sing with seasonal cuisine prepared with the bounty of Wisconsin’s finest local ingredients. Serve your guests savory eats when you have Renard’s Catering prepare popular favorites like the Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Jerk Chicken & Mango Salsa, or Seafood Kabobs.
Indoor or outdoor, in your home or at a local venue, Renard’s Catering delivers the finest fare to make every occasion truly special catering at a variety of locations throughout the area including:
• 513 Appleton
• The Grain Loft
• Heritage Farm
• Lakehaven Hall
• Neville Public Museum and more!
Renard’s Catering is committed to ensuring 100 percent customer satisfaction. Based on the testimonials they’ve received, it would seem they’ve achieved just that. “Thank you so much for doing such a great job organizing our wedding rehearsal dinner. The food was spectacular, the timing was prompt, and the service was wonderful.” “Thank you for doing a great job for our wedding. Guests raved about the food and the servers were fantastic.” “Renard’s did a beautiful job on everything. The conference was a success, mostly due to the fantastic job you did."
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