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Owner and Head Chef Nadia Santaniello Bucholtz brings over 40 years of industry expertise and an unrivaled passion for authentic, home-cooked Italian cuisine to the table. From private tastings at her Milwaukee residence, to cooking your meal right on site in her state-of-the-art mobile kitchen, Chef Nadia and her family offer a one-of-a-kind, hands-on approach to wedding catering. Offering a breadth of options both elevated and casual combined with award-winning hospitality, Nadi Plates is the caterer for you if taste and quality matter most.
At Nadi Plates, all are welcome at the table. We are a woman-owned business and proudly support people of all ages, races, genders, sexualities, identities, religions and abilities.
Visit nadiplates.com/catering for the latest pricing and menu options.
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Nadi Plates received glowing reviews for their catering services, with guests raving about the delicious and flavorful food, the accommodating and attentive staff, and the overall excellent service provided. Reviewers highlighted the family-run nature of the business, the personalized attention to detail, and the seamless execution on the wedding day. Many praised the Italian family-style meal options, calling attention to both the quality of the food and the exceptional service throughout the planning process and during the event. Guests were impressed by the level of care and professionalism exhibited by Nadia, Zach, and the rest of the team, making Nadi Plates highly recommended for any event.
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Nadia Santaniello Bucholtz is a first-generation Italian-American with a lifelong passion for food and the way it can bring people together. In 1991, she opened Villa Santaniello, a 300-seat banquet facility, and served as its first Banquet and Catering Director. After 25 years in the family business, she ventured into the corporate world and made a name for herself at major food & beverage companies across the Midwest. She moved to Milwaukee in 2021 to start Nadi Plates with her three children, all of whom are involved in the business.
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For Zach, Nadi Plates is the realization of a lifelong dream to open a business with his mom. A wedding industry guru, Zach runs our marketing and sales as well as serving as our de facto Catering Director. He lives in downtown Milwaukee and spends his off seasons traveling, with a goal of visiting all 50 states and every continent.