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On WeddingWire since 2021

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.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$64.99

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$52.99

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$55

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$25

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Italian
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Nadi Plates

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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28 Reviews
100% recommend it
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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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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

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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Leah O. Sent on 12/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Mouth Watering Dinner

Nadia created outstanding dishes that had tremendous flavor. Everyone at the wedding talked about how wonderful the food was and went back for seconds. Nadia cooks her food with love while putting in the hard work to make the meal perfect. This was the best food we have ever had at a wedding and look forward to a day when we can have another one of Nadia's outstanding meals.
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Kate C. Sent on 07/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible hospitality!

Nadia, Zachary and their AMAZING team catered our wedding on June 20th and it exceeded all expectations!!! I actually own a wedding venue called St James 1868 and have been so impressed with the catering Nadi Plates has done for our couples that my husband and I didn't hesitate to book with this talented crew. It has been about a week and we are still getting accolades from our guests about how delicious the food was. If you are at all considering them for your wedding make sure to schedule a tasting and you will be blown away. Nadia, Zachary and team thank you so much for making our wedding day so delicious and taking such care of our friends and family. We are forever grateful!
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E B Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic food, care, and service

Nadi’s Plates was absolutely phenomenal. We loved our experience working with them and the guests raved about the food the whole night. The service was amazing and Zach made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us throughout the night to see if he could help with anything in any way. We were so so happy with our decision to work with Nadi’s Plates for our wedding!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Team

Nadia Santaniello Bucholtz
Nadia Santaniello Bucholtz
Owner/Chef

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.

Zachary Bucholtz
Zachary Bucholtz
General Manager

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.

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