17 Best Caterers in Madison

“Upstairs Downstairs did a fabulous job catering our recent wedding. First, Saima is the best! She is so responsive to questions and gave us so much great advice about choosing and setting up the food to match the flow of the whole evening. We got many compliments on the food (the pulled pork is some of the best we've ever had) and I just wish I had taken the time to eat more of it! We also had plenty of leftovers to enjoy at home after the wedding. The staff were professional and friendly and quickly took care of a few minor hiccups which is to be expected at big events. We would definitely recommend working with Upstairs Downstairs! Thank you for your part in making our day so special!“

“I love the location in the city county building. Great coffee, salads, breakfast items and really good selection of snacks!“

“I recently used Twisted Radish Catering for my wedding reception at the Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Visitor Center in Spring Green WI and they were absolutely fantastic! COMMUNICATION: I live out of state and thought it might be difficult to work remotely with a caterer, but Nicki made the whole experience easy and fun. I really felt like she took the time to make sure I was happy with everything and was always available to chat on the phone or quick to respond to my emails. GRAZING BOARDS + APPETIZERS: I was drawn to Twisted Radish by the photos on their website of their elaborate grazing boards (because appetizers are always one of my favorite parts of a wedding..), and it was so fun creating a delicious spread with Nicki's help. The end result was even better than I expected, she went out of her way to make sure everything was displayed beautifully and it all tasted amazing. DINNER: We did a plated dinner with three different main course options - Wedding Day Salmon, Herbed Tri Tip and Apple Cider Chicken. Each plate came with heirloom carrots with rosemary and orange, garlic broccoli with chili flakes, roasted fingerling potatoes, poached pear salad and sourdough dinner rolls. She even surprised us with butter boards for the rolls! Every dish tasted amazing, even better than I imagined. COFFEE AND DESSERT: Nicki set up a incredible coffee station complete with almond and oat milks in vintage carafes. I have a lot of coffee snobs in the family, and they all approved of the coffee. She also make us two homemade ice cream flavors (vanilla bean and blackberry) that were fantastic. STAFF: Everyone from Twisted Radish was so kind and extremely professional. You can tell they love what they do. I would 100% recommend Twisted Radish for any future events needing delicious and beautiful food. I feel extremely lucky they were available because I feel like we got the very best of the best!“

“For two working parents who are strapped for time to make tasty and healthy meals, Mandy has been a lifesaver. She quickly figured out our preferences and provides menu ideas that we and our kids love. It's always a great day to come home from work and find the fridge and freezer full of fresh, delicious, ready-to-go food! -- Jason and Sarah Rasmusen“

“We had SoHo cater our wedding and everything about it was fantastic. Rocky, the owner, was awesome to work with. He is responsive, creative, and willing to work with your ideas. The menu he helped us create was so delicious and we heard rave reviews about the food from our guests, his dumplings are literally the best we’ve ever had. I was really worried about the time our guests would be waiting in the food truck line, but he and his team were very efficient and got everyone fed quickly. Rocky’s personality also added to the guests experience, we heard multiple times how awesome he was to chat with. If you’re looking for a delicious and affordable caterer, you should absolutely go with SoHo!“

“Exquisitely delicious food! 😋“

“Jim and his team at Cranberry Creek Catering catered our wedding this past weekend and did an amazing job! From the initial taste test, to the day of, Jim was great to work with. He answered all of my questions and accommodations timely. We wanted our guests to feel like they had a home cooked meal and left full and that is exactly what you get with Jim’s cooking. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking to host an event. Thanks Jim!“

“The view is spectacular of the lake and skyline“

“Everyone raved about the food at our wedding! Our meal options were filet mignon (8 oz. filet with balsamic roasted cipollini onions and a blue cheese compound butter), butternut squash ravioli (with a sweet corn, cauliflower, and spinach cream sauce), and seared salmon (with a lemon beurre blanc) with the house salad. They were all delicious! We had a great experience with Catering a fresco. They communicated clearly and accommodated the addition of 2 people at our tasting without charging us. We didn’t end up needing it, but they also were open to a second tasting for the other set of parents. Haley helped guide us to an a la carte pricing model as opposed to the packages because we wanted a meal that was not included in the package. On the day of, the bartenders were very attentive to our guests and the catering staff was very friendly. Haley and her staff were very good about tracking allergies for our guests as well. Lastly, we did cake centerpieces, which was unique, and Haley and Megan handled it so well. They worked with our wedding planner and Overture to ensure the cakes were put out a late as possible so they'd look good for as long as possible (and not get melty) and then they pulled the cakes at the appropriate time and cut them for the guests. They handled these additional logistics so smoothly and it made for a great guest experience. Overall, great experience and stellar food with Catering a fresco!“

“Bunky’s is simply amazing! They catered our wedding 12 years ago. Authentic Mediterranean food, expertly prepared, with superb customer service... highly recommend!“

“Today was the first time I have had West African food, and it won’t be the last time! This place is a gem in the Atwood neighborhood. It was delicious!!! I had sauteed goat and yuca fries as the appetizer. I don’t like yuca and normally won’t eat it, but it was so good. The aioli it came with complimented it perfect. Excited to try other meals here.“

“Best BBQ around amazing staff as well. You will always have my business HIGHLY recommend“

“What a beautiful space that allows or deliciousness, teaching, and so much more around building local food relationships.“

“Small town feel in the big city. Super friendly atmosphere. The owner was so nice. The owner said he makes the andouille with his son, which also won us over! This place is a Gem!!! We will stop everytime we are in that area for sure!!!“

“Have tried several of the flavors and they are all amazing! Friendly staff and wonderful environment! Indoor and outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. My favorite so far is the Cherry Pie a la Mode. I can't wait to try the milkshakes and floats on future visits!“

“Great catering! We will definitely order again!“

“Always so fast, yummy pizzas and lots of options“