Social Event Catering

From intimate milestone celebrations to corporate events, Tall Guy and a Grill Catering can create impressive spreads and satisfying meals using local ingredients and flavors to bring smiles across your guests’ faces.

Social Catering Menu
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Our Catering Process

Catering Policies & FAQs

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    Quality Wisconsin Ingredients

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    Locally Grown Seasonal Produce

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    Midwest Sourced Meat and Poultry

  • Icon of a fish

    Responsibly Sourced Fish and Seafood

Our Catering Service Styles

We’ve made it easy to plan an incredible gathered meal you and your guests will celebrate for years, with flexible Full Service options that let you build your ideal menu.

  • A stack of thinly sliced tomato and mozzarella cheese are stacked in the center of a white china plate, topped with arugula, and drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar.

    Plated Style

    Individual plates are prepared and served to seated guests.

  • Two hands extend an eco-friendly serving platter of roasted broccolini to a fellow diner across a formal dining table decorated with lemons, greenery, and a blue and white brocade table runner

    Family Style

    Large platters are provided for guests to pass and share.

  • A buffet table contains two cast iron skillets, one filled with shredded grilled chicken and the other with grilled shrimp, rest on a metal grill rack with white ceramic bowls of toppings and bottles of sauces placed nearby on wooden nesting boards.

    Buffet & Stations

    Guests can be served or self-serve from portions with full fixings.

Customize the Details

Our team welcomes collaboration to create the experience you’re envisioning. We’ll help create your ideal menu, determine the right service style, and design a gorgeous tablescape with the perfect colors and gorgeous details.

  • A round wooden serving board is ringed with small seasoning-dusted fried empañadas, each with a dot of sauce and sprigs of microgreens. The center of the board is garnished with greens and wedges of tomatillo garnish the center.

    Custom Menus

    Our team will collaborate to make your vision a reality. We’ve done everything from an intimate 6-course wedding, to a 700 person gala with 6 station setups.

  • A blue and white brocade table runner extends down the center of multiple dining tables connected to form one very long wooden table with wooden folding chairs; white candles in clear glass hurricanes are surrounded by greenery and lemons.

    Linen Rentals

    Bring tables to life with coordinating linens for your tables and chairs. We have over 30 colors to choose from, or will help you source that perfect color.

  • A long wooden dining table contains multiple dining place-settings of mixed green salads with bread rolls on white plates on top of gold chargers, paired with vintage octagonal dark green water goblets, and sprigs of flowers in small glass vases.

    Dinnerware Rentals

    Create the tablescape of your dreams! We have a selection of upgrades for plates, chargers, silverware, and water goblets, including vintage collections.

Pricing Information

Since each event is custom, pricing for Tall Guy and a Grill events are on a per-person basis. This means no hidden fees and clear costs so you know exactly what you are paying for.

Don’t Worry. It’s Covered.

Each event we cater typically includes:

  • Room or Site Set-Up

  • Beverage Service

  • China Plates

  • Silverware

  • Glassware

  • Table Linens

  • In-House Trained Staff

  • A dedicated Catering Coordinator to guide you through each step of the catering planning process

Starting Range:

$2,500 minimum

All-Inclusive

No Hidden Fees

No Surprise Bills

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Questions? See Our Policies & FAQs

Complete Your Event

One team can make everything happen! When booking your catering with Tall Guy and a Grill, it’s easy to add bartending services and dessert catering for everything guests need from first greetings to final farewells.

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    The Crafted Tavern

    The Crafted Tavern lets you invite guests to drink up the spirit of Wisconsin. Our bartenders can mix up a drink list of your choosing, or we’ll pack the perfect cooler for your party.

    Visit The Crafted Tavern
  • a female staff member scoops frozen custard from a white wheeled cart with The Dessert Cart logo and a mint green border along the bottom; a small table stands nearby with bowls of sprinkles, toppings, and bottles of soda

    The Dessert Cart

    The Dessert Cart is the perfect way to treat guests to housemade and local desserts like frozen custard, affogatos, floats, platters of mini desserts, and even boozy dessert shooters.

    Visit The Dessert Cart

Our Wisconsin Partners

  • Alsum Sweetcorn
  • Anodyne Coffee Rasters
  • 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
  • Smokin' T's
  • Tapped Maple Syrup
  • Vern's Cheese

A Fan-Awarded Favorite in Milwaukee Catering

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

Best of Milwaukee Awards 2026 Winner
Best of Milwaukee Awards 2026 Winner
Wisconsin Bride Best of 2026 Winner
Wisconsin Bride Best of 2026 Winner
Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee 2025 Winner
Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee 2025 Winner
The Knot Best of Wedding 2025
The Knot Best of Wedding 2025
The Knot Best of Weddings 2025
The Knot Best of Weddings 2025

4.9 STARS

In Online Customer Reviews

  • "Literally no one I'd recommend more."

    “There is literally no one I would recommend more than Tall Guy. People keep telling us how much they loved the food… and the charcuterie and dessert cart were magical! Betsy made everything so easy and was SO kind. Love them!!!”

    — Emily K

  • "I did not do anything except enjoy the party."

    “Fantastic experience. We had around 30 people at our home for 50th birthday party. Everything was wonderful. The food was very, very good. If we had this food at a restaurant we would definitely be going back repeatedly. The service was wonderful. I did not do anything except enjoy the party. They did set up, passed appetizers, cleaned up dishes and napkins from tables, set up dinner buffet and cleared it all. Also the process of arranging everything went smoothly. Erica responded quickly to emails and inquiries. She worked to customize the menu and night to exactly what we wanted. We could not ask for a better experience.”

    — Josh M.

  • A large cast iron serving platter is filled with a creamy risotto topped with grilled strips of red pepper, yellow pepper, green beans, and kale.

    "Tall Guy and a Grill responded right away"

    “I reached out to several caterers for event bids, and Tall Guy and a Grill responded right away. Miranda and Erica were incredibly helpful, detailed, and attentive throughout the entire process. Their team was efficient and friendly, and the food was delicious with a great presentation. I highly recommend ordering the shredded short ribs!”

    — Patty Clapper

  • Stacks of grilled chicken breast portions garnished with microgreens are piled on a large black cast iron serving platter with serving tongs on the left and right sides.

    "We will definitely use them again"

    “Tall Guy and a Grill catered our recent retirement party event and did an amazing job! The staff was prompt, professional, prepared and very personable. The set-up was beautiful and the food was delicious. Bar service and desserts were also excellent. We will definitely use them again for future events.”

    — Tara C.

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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    We are Foodies at Heart

    Tall Guy and a Grill is culinary-inspired, cooking up creative twists on classic dishes and new tastes to highlight local flavors.

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    We Love Wisconsin

    Tall Guy and a Grill Catering loves serving the fresh, incredible quality ingredients produced here in our home of Wisconsin.

  • A red barn farmstand displays wooden crates of seasonal produce, fresh eggs, and local honey.

    We Care About the Planet

    Tall Guy and a Grill Catering takes actions to reduce the waste created by events, and is the only certified Green Caterer in Wisconsin.

  • A group of professionals standing talking and laughing at a social event. In the background a brick wall and large industrial windows can be seen.

    We Love Our Clients

    We love our clients! Our team makes your catering process less stressful so you can focus on good times with guests.

Learn How Else We're Different
A long wooden dining table set for a meal with plates of salad and rolls, decorative glassware, and a vase with flowers in the center, in a room with large windows and chairs on both sides.
A group of people gathered around a white canopy tent outdoors during daytime, with trees, a red barn, and logs in the background.
A group of people seated at tables with blue tablecloths, dining in a rustic venue with exposed brick walls, Edison bulb lighting, and large windows.
Three friends sitting around a dinner table, toasting glasses of red wine over the first course of dinner.
Close-up of a hand holding a cocktail glass with ice, garnished with a cherry and lemon wedge, in a bar setting with blurred background lights.
A blue and white brocade table runner extends down the center of multiple dining tables connected to form one very long wooden table with wooden folding chairs; white candles in clear glass hurricanes are surrounded by greenery and lemons.
Two hands extend an eco-friendly serving platter of roasted broccolini to a fellow diner across a formal dining table decorated with lemons, greenery, and a blue and white brocade table runner.
A buffet table contains two cast iron skillets, one filled with shredded grilled chicken and the other with grilled shrimp, rest on a metal grill rack with white ceramic bowls of toppings and bottles of sauces placed nearby on wooden nesting boards.
A white ceramic bowl is filled with creamy pumpkin soup garnished with herbs, aged balsamic, and small drop biscuit. The table setting includes silverware, glass water goblets, and menu on top of a dark orange tablecloth with light beige table runner
People gathered around a table on an outdoor balcony, enjoying a meal under string lights with apartment buildings in the background.
A tightly arranged spread of cut cheeses, slices of salami and pepperoni, grapes, dried apricots, berries, pomegranate quarters, and sprigs of rosemary.
A stack of thinly sliced tomato and mozzarella cheese are stacked in the center of a white china plate, topped with arugula, and drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar.
People serving themselves food from a buffet table with various dishes, including sliced meats, dips, and snacks, in a well-lit room with plants and large windows.
A woman scooping frozen custard from a white dessert cart with wheels that reads 'The Dessert Cart' on the side. A nearby table contains bowls of sprinkles, bottles of soda, and other toppings.
Two large cast irons skillets, one filled with mini meatballs and the other with pastry wrapped sausages with mustard, sit on top of a wire rack above metal chafers next to a large spread of assorted cheese cites, folded charcuterie meats, crackers,
A person is passed a bamboo tray of lobster rolls garnished with parsley and lemon wedges while seated at an outdoor table with a white table runner and greenery centerpiece. A large bamboo serving bowl of couscous sits on the table in between diners
Outdoor formal dining setup with tables and chairs under string lights, surrounded by trees and a house in the background during sunset.
A group of professionals standing talking and laughing at a social event. In the background a brick wall and large industrial windows can be seen.
A group of people talk and laugh while seated at a dining table with folding wooden chairs. Large white candles and formal dining place-settings are visible on the table, and greenery and a large window can be seen in the background.
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Our Social Event Catering Process

Our friendly team makes every step of planning your catering feel effortless. We’ll collaborate with you to coordinate the details so your event rolls out smoothly.

a woman holds an eco-friendly serving plate with small lobster rolls in brioche buns while sitting at a dining table with wine glasses, place settings, and large platters of food in the center.

01 ENVISION

PLANNING

First, reach out and provide us with your event details and ideas. You’ll exchange some initial emails or have a quick chat with us to go over possibilities for bringing your vision to life.

PROPOSAL

Next, you’ll receive a proposal with clear pricing and concise cost breakdown.  Menus are made custom for each unique event type and priced as an all-inclusive offering.

02 REFINE

SITE TOUR & EVENT LOGISTICS

After agreeing on the proposal, we’ll arrange a meeting to visit your event site and coordinate all details ranging from dietary requirements to presentation and speech timing for cocktail hours and main entrees.

FINAL MENU

We’ll connect to confirm the final menu items you’ve chosen for your event and provide you with details on what to expect next.

a wooden serving board is held out with four pieces of 5 different appetizers ( arancini bites, mini meatball, chicken waffle bite, stuffed mushrooms, pretzel and brat skewer) lined in neat rows
A group of people seated at tables with blue tablecloths, dining in a rustic venue with exposed brick walls, Edison bulb lighting, and large windows.

03 PARTY

COUNTDOWN TO EVENT

From the time your contract is signed and your event deposit is received,  we continue working closely with you through your event date to finalize all the details.

You’ll hear from us quite often during this time leading up to your event date. Rest assured that #teamtallguy will have everything ready!

Ready? Let's Have Some Fun!

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  • People serving themselves food from a buffet table with various dishes, including sliced meats, dips, and snacks, in a well-lit room with plants and large windows.

    Corporate Offices

    Stay on campus, we’ll work with your space to set up a spectacular feast.

  • Outdoor formal dining setup with tables and chairs under string lights, surrounded by trees and a house in the background during sunset.

    Private Residences

    Backyard bash or formal dining, we’ll serve an incredible dining experience.

  • A group of people gathered around a white canopy tent outdoors during daytime, with trees, a red barn, and logs in the background.

    Special Locations

    From landmarks to historic locations, we can cater almost any space.

  • Two large cast irons skillets, one filled with mini meatballs and the other with pastry wrapped sausages with mustard, sit on top of a wire rack above metal chafers next to a large spread of assorted cheese cites, folded charcuterie meats, crackers,

    Our Event Calendar Tends to Fill Up Fast

    You can rely on Tall Guy and a Grill Catering for an unforgettable event, but reserve your date quick before we’re booked up.

    Reserve Your Event Date