Tall Guy Serves Wisconsin’s Heartfelt Hospitality and Flavors with a Passion for Exceptional Experiences

Tall Guy’s Difference

With over 15 years of award-winning experience, Tall Guy and a Grill is known as a trusted caterer for weddings and events across Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin.

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    Locally Sourced

    Over 50% of the products Tall Guy uses are from Wisconsin. We celebrate our access to fresh, high-quality ingredients and products, made by our region’s farms and producers.

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    Sustainable Catering

    Tall Guy cares about what comes out of the earth and what we put back in it. We’re the first and only green caterer in Wisconsin, reducing waste and increasing sustainability.

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    Made From Scratch

    We do things from scratch, taking pride in our creations. That includes everything from our seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients, to made-to-inspire custom plates.

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    Quality Wisconsin Ingredients

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    Locally Grown Seasonal Produce

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    Midwest Sourced Meat and Poultry

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    Responsibly Sourced Fish and Seafood

Wisconsin Brands That Partner with Tall Guy:

  • Alsum Sweetcorn
  • Anodyne Coffee Roasters
  • Baby Mama Botanicals
  • Carrie's Crispies
  • Dang! That's Good Soda
  • Gilles Frozen Custard
  • Grebe's Bakery
  • Greige Patisserie
  • Mama's Boy Salsa
  • Miller Baking Co
  • Nueske's
  • Potter's Crackers
  • Purple Door Ice Cream
  • Sartori Cheese
  • Scratch Ice Cream
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  • Vern's Cheese
Green Caterer Certified by DineGreen.com

Proudly Wisconsin’s First Certified Green Caterer

In 2022, Tall Guy and a Grill Catering was the first caterer in Wisconsin to receive certification as a Green Caterer by the Green Restaurant Association.

Tall Guy’s Eco-Friendly Actions

At Tall Guy and a Grill Catering, we’re continually evolving our processes to reduce waste, conserve energy, and lower our water usage without compromising quality.

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    Our facility is Styrofoam-Free, which keeps harmful chemicals and litter out of our environment.

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    Composting Kitchen Scraps and Recycling Plastics, Glass, Aluminum, Cardboard, and Paper can keep up to 80% of our waste out of landfills.

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    Over 23% of our main dishes are Vegetarian or Vegan, which require significantly less energy and water to produce than meat-based dishes.

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    By offering Reusable Dishware, we keep waste out of landfills and conserve natural resources.

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    We use Occupancy Sensors in our Restrooms, which use approximately 60% less energy compared to a traditional switch.

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    Our walk-in cooler has been fitted with Strip Curtains, and saves enough electricity to power a residential home for an entire year.

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    Our Energy Star Dishwasher, Printer, and Combination Oven are 30-40% more efficient than conventional models.

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    White Roofs such as ours reduce summer energy use by 10–40%, saving money and preventing pollution.

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    We installed Low-Flow Aerators and High-Efficiency Pre-Rinse Sprayers, saving enough water to fill over 12 backyard swimming pools per year.

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    Our exhaust hoods have Variable Volume Control, which use only as much energy as necessary.

Our Impact

As a result of environmental initiatives taken at our location, we can save the following amounts of energy, water, waste, and money annually.

  • We Save 61,275 kWh of Electricity

    Equivalent to taking 9.1 passenger vehicles off the road for one year.

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  • We Save 134,314 Gallons of Water

    Equivalent to the amount of water to fill 12.3 backyard swimming pools.

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  • We Save 50,000 Pounds of Waste

    Equivalent to diverting 2,500 garbage trucks from landfills.

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A Fan-Awarded Favorite in Milwaukee Catering

Tall Guy and a Grill Catering has earned local and national recognition year after year since 2009.

4.9 STARS

In Online Customer Reviews

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    "Best wedding food they ever had"

    “Tall Guy catered our wedding and it was truly spectacular! The planning process was so smooth - Betsy was absolutely wonderful to work with. We received many compliments from guests that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had, and we completely agree. Everything was fresh and served hot - it was incredible. The desserts were also delightful, overall a 10/10 experience!”

    — Amber J.

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    "We are now regulars"

    “We started using Tall Guy for corporate catering in the past month or so. We've had their wraps and their lasagna, and they went over very well. We just had a large all-company lunch and had their taco bar. Best tacos ever! I can't count the number of employees who asked me who the caterer was. We are now regulars!”

    — Robin B.

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    "Food and service were both outstanding"

    “Tall Guy catered an afternoon memorial service reception for us recently. The food and service were both outstanding and the presentation was just beautiful. People liked the concentration on sustainability, too. Dealing with Erica on the planning part of the event went exceptionally smoothly. Responses were very timely and full of information. Would definitely recommend them for your event.”

    — Anita O

Tall Guy is a Member of:

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  • Milwaukee Riverkeeper logo featuring a shield with a stylized river inside and the text 'Milwaukee Riverkeeper' beneath.
  • Logo of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce featuring a colorful circular design with a speech bubble in the center, and text that reads "Proud Member of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce."
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    Get Ready to Enjoy Deliciously Good Times

    From first consultation to final plate, we make catering your event easy, personalized, and unforgettable.

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