Our Catering

Wisconsin River Meats Catering Services

Exceptional Meats. Unforgettable Events.

Planning an event? Let Wisconsin River Meats bring the flavor. From weddings and family reunions to business luncheons and community festivals, we provide high-quality, handcrafted catering that leaves a lasting impression.

Why Choose Us?

At Wisconsin River Meats, we don’t just serve food, we serve experiences. Here’s what sets our catering apart:

- Premium, Locally-Sourced Meats: Hand-selected and expertly prepared in-house

- Customizable Menus: Designed to suit your occasion, taste, and dietary needs.

- Reliable Service: Professional, on-time, and tailored to your event’s unique setup.

- Flexible Options: Choose pickup, delivery, or full-service catering with staff.

Events We Cater

No event is too big or too small. We proudly cater:

  • Weddings & Anniversaries
  • Graduation Parties
  • Family Gatherings
  • Birthday Celebrations
  • Corporate Meetings & Holiday Parties
  • Outdoor BBQs & Picnics
  • Community Events & Fundraisers

Whether you're serving 20 guests or 200+, we’ll make sure no one leaves hungry.

Serving Madison

Elevate events in Wisconsin’s Capital City with menus that celebrate local flavors and university flair:

  • State Street Spreads: Crowd‑pleasing bratwurst and cheese curd boards, ideal for informal gatherings or alumni reunions.

  • Capitol Conference Catering: Hot boxed lunches (“MadCity Meatloaf Melt,” wild‑boar sliders) delivered direct to State Capitol offices and nearby meeting venues.

  • Wedding & Special Events: Plated courses featuring maple‑glazed venison tenderloin or herb‑crusted pork loin, perfect for elegant receptions at Monona Terrace.

Serving Milwaukee

Bring Milwaukee’s brewing heritage and lakeside vibe to your next gathering:

  • Brewpub Pairings: Curated meat-and-cheese samplers matched with local craft beers—great for brewery tours or taproom takeovers.

  • Harborfest & Festival Booths: On‑site carving stations offering smoked brisket and wild boar sausages, with branded tents and signage.

  • Corporate & Community Lunches: “Cream City Bento” boxes featuring cheddar‑topped meatloaf, sausage links, and kettle chips, delivered to East Side offices.

Serving La Crosse

Capture the charm of the Mississippi bluffs with riverside‑ready catering packages:

  • Riverside Receptions: Family‑style platters of applewood‑smoked turkey, venison chili, and seasonal slaws for deck‑oriented venues.

  • Brewery & Taproom Events: Pop‑up meat‑and‑growler pairing stations in collaboration with local breweries.

  • Harvest & Fall Festivals: Cozy offerings like pumpkin‑spiced meatballs, bratwurst with sauerkraut, and German‑style brat boards.

Serving Stevens Point

Tailor your menu to this college town’s vibrant mix of students, festivals, and downtown events:

  • University Events: Late‑night tailgate packs with spicy venison chili dogs and cheese curd skewers for Pointers’ game days.

  • Downtown Block Parties: Mobile BBQ setups serving smoked pork belly burnt ends and wild‑game terrines.

  • Festivals & Fundraisers: Custom silent‑auction meat boards and passed hors d’oeuvres (mini elk sliders, maple‑cured ham bites) for local nonprofits and street fairs.

Serving Wisconsin & Beyond

Whether your event’s in Madison, Milwaukee, La Crosse, Stevens Point—or anywhere else in the Badger State (and even across state lines)—we’ve got you covered:

  • Statewide Delivery & Setup: Our temperature‑controlled fleet ensures hot, fresh arrivals from Superior down to Kenosha, with full setup at your venue.

  • Custom Menu Design: Collaborate directly with our chefs to craft menus that suit any palate—from Oktoberfest brat bars to upscale wild‑game galas—no matter where your guests gather.

  • Turnkey Event Service: From staffing and rentals (chafers, flatware, linens) to cleanup and breakdown, we handle the logistics so you can focus on celebrating.

Signature Menu Highlights

Our catering menu features time-tested crowd-pleasers, including:

  • Smoked Pulled Pork
  • Tender Beef Brisket
  • BBQ or Grilled Chicken
  • Locally Made Sausages & Brats
  • Hearty Sides: Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Potato Salad & more
  • Fresh Buns, Rolls & House Sauces

Looking for something special? We’re happy to tailor the menu for themed events or dietary requests.

Catering Options

Choose the level of service that fits your needs and budget:

  • Pickup – Convenient for casual gatherings
  • Delivery – We’ll bring the feast to you
  • Full-Service – Complete with setup, serving, and cleanup

We offer competitive rates and package flexibility. Minimum order requirements may apply depending on location and size.

Main Entrees

Pig Roast

Our specialty! Hand cut primals slow roasted in our smokehouse for 12 hours, then carved on site (weather and venue permitting)

Sliced Meats

All of our sliced meats are slow roasted and seasoned to perfection.

  • Roast Pork
  • BBQ Roast Pork
  • Roast Beef  Plain, Gravy, or BBQ
  • Roast Turkey
  • Kansas City Style Smoked Beef Brisket
  • Smoked Ham

Grilled Entrees

  • Pork chops: thick cut
  • Steak Fry: Steak Fry: 8oz Rib eye
  • Brat Fry: our mouth watering hand crafted bratwurst. Hot Dogs also available
  • Burgers
  • Grilled Chicken: 1/2 and/or 1/4 chicken. Served with BBQ Rub or Butter Garlic
  • Pork Tenderloin: seasoned and cooked to perfection
  • Beef Tenderloin: seasoned and cooked to perfection

Baked Entrees

  • Ham: Home cured sliced Ham
  • Pork chops: thick cut
  • Baked Chicken: 5oz boneless Breast garlic & herb, lemon pepper or BBQ
  • Salisbury Steak: homemade & served in brown or mushroom gravy
  • Country Style Ribs: slow baked and smothered in our smokey private label sauce
  • Prime Rib: slow roasted, hand rubbed and hand cut for your event, with Au Jus
  • Meatballs: served with beef gravy or barbeque sauce

Sides

Fresh Cold Salads

  • Potato Salad
  • Coleslaw
  • Italian Pasta
  • Macaroni Salad
  • BLT Pasta

Premium Sides

  • Tossed Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Corn on the Cob - in season only

Potatoes

  • Baked Potato
  • Mashed Potato w/ Gravy
  • Scalloped Potato w/ Ham
  • Garlic & Herb Baby Reds
  • Au Gratin / Scalloped Potato

Homestyle Sides

  • Homemade Herb and Sausage Stuffing
  • Sweet & Smokey Baked Beans
  • Whole Kernel Corn
  • Green Beans
  • Green Bean Casserole
  • Glazed Baby Carrots
  • Sweet Peas
  • Macaroni and Cheese

Additional Items

Beverages

  • Pepsi Products
  • Bottled Water
  • Coffee
  • Milk
  • Lemonade
  • Iced Tea

Bakery Items

  • Silver Dollar Rolls
  • Fresh Baked Cookies
  • Brownies
  • Lemon Bars
  • Cheesecake with Fruit Topping

Appetizers

  • Reuben Dip with Rye Bread
  • Taco Dip with Chips
  • Tenderloin Sandwiches Sliders
  • Tenderloin Sliders
  • Prime Rib Sliders
  • Snack stick & Cheese Curd Tray
  • Fruit Tray with Dip
  • Cheese & Sausage Tray with Crackers
  • Vegetable Tray with Dip
  • Meatballs Served Hot with Beef Gravy, or BBQ Sauce 

If you would like a quote for a catered event, fill out our Catering Form and we will be in touch with you for specific details and pricing information.

Catering Information

If you would like a quote for a catered event, fill out our Catering Form and we will be in touch with you for specific details and pricing information.

Wisconsin River meats has been catering parties and special events in Wisconsin since 1978. Catering is very complimentary to our business. Our location in rural Mauston, Central Wisconsin is ideal for catering all around the Badger state.

Our homemade foods are great for a variety of events; from the 1,000+ person event to the 10 person luncheon. In addition to catering private events, for over 25 years Wisconsin River Meats has supported local festivals with our quality products. Wisconsin River Meats' brats are made from a family recipe handed down over the last 100 years. They are a sure hit for brat fry fundraisers and customer appreciation events. Our delicious meat choices are proudly produced locally.

Wisconsin River Meats offers full service catering, delivery or pick up. We can customize to accommodate almost any special occasion as each event receives our complete personal attention. Please contact us to create a quote for your event. If you want quality and quantity with professional service, let Wisconsin River Meats help.

Main Entrees

Pig Roast

Our specialty! Hand cut primals slow roasted in our smokehouse for 12 hours, then carved on site (weather and venue permitting)

Sliced Meats

All of our sliced meats are slow roasted and seasoned to perfection.

  • Roast Pork
  • BBQ Roast Pork
  • Roast Beef  Plain, Gravy, or BBQ
  • Roast Turkey
  • Kansas City Style Smoked Beef Brisket
  • Smoked Ham

Grilled Entrees

  • Pork chops: thick cut
  • Steak Fry: Steak Fry: 8oz Rib eye
  • Brat Fry: our mouth watering hand crafted bratwurst. Hot Dogs also available
  • Burgers
  • Grilled Chicken: 1/2 and/or 1/4 chicken. Served with BBQ Rub or Butter Garlic
  • Pork Tenderloin: seasoned and cooked to perfection
  • Beef Tenderloin: seasoned and cooked to perfection

Baked Entrees

  • Ham: Home cured sliced Ham
  • Pork chops: thick cut
  • Baked Chicken: 5oz boneless Breast garlic & herb, lemon pepper or BBQ
  • Salisbury Steak: homemade & served in brown or mushroom gravy
  • Country Style Ribs: slow baked and smothered in our smokey private label sauce
  • Prime Rib: slow roasted, hand rubbed and hand cut for your event, with Au Jus
  • Meatballs: served with beef gravy or barbeque sauce

Sides

Fresh Cold Salads

  • Potato Salad
  • Coleslaw
  • Italian Pasta
  • Macaroni Salad
  • BLT Pasta

Premium Sides

  • Tossed Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Corn on the Cob - in season only

Potatoes

  • Baked Potato
  • Mashed Potato w/ Gravy
  • Scalloped Potato w/ Ham
  • Garlic & Herb Baby Reds
  • Au Gratin / Scalloped Potato

Homestyle Sides

  • Homemade Herb and Sausage Stuffing
  • Sweet & Smokey Baked Beans
  • Whole Kernel Corn
  • Green Beans
  • Green Bean Casserole
  • Glazed Baby Carrots
  • Sweet Peas
  • Macaroni and Cheese

Additional Items

Beverages

  • Pepsi Products
  • Bottled Water
  • Coffee
  • Milk
  • Lemonade
  • Iced Tea

Bakery Items

  • Silver Dollar Rolls
  • Fresh Baked Cookies
  • Brownies
  • Lemon Bars
  • Cheesecake with Fruit Topping

Appetizers

  • Reuben Dip with Rye Bread
  • Taco Dip with Chips
  • Tenderloin Sandwiches Sliders
  • Tenderloin Sliders
  • Prime Rib Sliders
  • Snack stick & Cheese Curd Tray
  • Fruit Tray with Dip
  • Cheese & Sausage Tray with Crackers
  • Vegetable Tray with Dip
  • Meatballs Served Hot with Beef Gravy, or BBQ Sauce