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Walter Burke Catering is an event catering company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Creating one-of-a-kind events with warmth and professionalism since 1981, the full-service catering company strives to plan and execute flawless functions. Walter Burke Catering serves the state of New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Utah.

Cuisine
Walter Burke Catering utilizes the freshest ingredients available with a fine dining approach that is seasonally inspired. Offering variations of southwest cuisine, Walter Burke Catering includes contemporary cuisine with classic service, so that the food is deliciously prepared and every detail is brought to life with the client in mind.

Services Offered
Walter Burke Catering can provide all the necessary equipment to make your wedding or event a success. Wedding receptions for couples and their guests are custom tailored experiences designed to suit your particular style, ensuring your special day is truly memorable. The staff and event planners at Walter Burke Catering will meet with you from the beginning to help you plan your menu, layout, and execution of your event. Wedding services include wait staff and bartenders, rentals, and liquor and mixers for the bar, and you can chose from a variety of styles, including plated dinners, stations, or buffets. They also provide other coordinating services, including entertainment planning, floral arrangements, security, and valet services. Additional services provided include:

  • Bar service
  • Cake cutting
  • Chairs and tables
  • Chocolate fountain
  • Custom menus
  • Set up and clean up

Frequently asked questions

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

$120

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

$90

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$90

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

$40

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast

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
Asian
BBQ
French
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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4.9 out of 5 rating
24 Reviews
  • Quality of service
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  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
95% Recommended by couples
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Walter Burke is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for catering weddings. They are described as a class act with a professional, responsive, and helpful staff. The food is praised as fresh, delicious, and reflective of the couple's vision. The staff is commended for being organized, friendly, and attentive, and they worked well with other vendors and coordinators. Reviewers stated that Walter Burke made the wedding planning process easier and that they would highly recommend them to others.

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Walter Burke is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for catering weddings. They are described as a class act with a professional, responsive, and helpful staff. The food is praised as fresh, delicious, and reflective of the couple's vision. The staff is commended for being organized, friendly, and attentive, and they worked well with other vendors and coordinators. Reviewers stated that Walter Burke made the wedding planning process easier and that they would highly recommend them to others.

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Chad K. Sent on 09/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great caterer at a difficult location!

We were very fortunate to work with Walter Burke for our wedding at Ghost Ranch on 9/8/23. They were a class act all around! Angela was extremely responsive (very important when planning a destination wedding in particular!) and great at making suggestions when we were lost on what foods to provide for our guests or how many drinks we would need. She was patient as we made changes to our meal options and lagged on decisions about our rentals. The staff day-of was absolutely top-notch - this was the definition "not their first rodeo." I was nervous because the venue is very remote, but they arrived on time and worked great with our other vendors and our coordinator to make sure the reception looked amazing (we rented chairs, linens, china, and flatware, and they were all high-quality).

We got a variety of small passed appetizers that were fresh and delicious, and a meal of New Mexican comfort food that left everyone full and happy. Henry, Barbara, Wanda, and the other fantastic staff made sure we were fed first and that our glasses were always full, and our guests mentioned they were impressed and felt well taken care of. Not to mention, the staff seemed genuinely excited for us and were just so friendly. This company is very organized and we can't recommend them enough!
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Amy Sent on 05/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent food and service at Walter Burke!

Walter Burke catered our wedding reception and did a fantastic job. From the beginning, Angela with Walter Burke was exceptionally professional, responsive, and helpful. She even helped us adjust our menu last minute when we realized we had a guest with a severe food allergy. Walter Burke handled both food and decor at our reception and we were blown away by both. Several of our guests commented on how great the food was. We strongly recommend Walter Burke to anyone looking for a caterer in the Santa Fe/Albuquerque area.
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Roxanne P. Sent on 08/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best in NM!!

We would give 10 stars if we could!!! We picked walter burke because of the very good pricing and excellent reviews, and we could not have gotten better service. They catered our 8/7 wedding, which was a destination wedding for us. Even though we did not meet in person beforehand, they were so helpful, even going so far as to help us figure out table arrangements as they had catered our venue before. Day of, they showed up on time, had 1 conversation with my husband, and we did not have to think about anything after that! They got everything ready and beautifully set up, plus all the servers were incredibly kind, and, of course, great food. Thank you walter burke for making our big day that much better!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe Mansion Weddings

The caterer most requested by our customers. He is able to create a wide variety of options from the simple to the supreme for your event.

Maggie's Cakes Maggie's Cakes Wedding Cakes

Walter Burke Catering is an out-of-towner's favorite, as well as a local Santa Fe favorite which says a lot! Maggie's Cakes has enjoyed working with Walter Burke for many years. There is a seamless blend between their catering and Maggie's cakes. They are both high in quality, artistic and attractive in appearance and simply delicious in taste.

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Walter Burke Catering frequently asked questions

At Walter Burke Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Walter Burke Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
Walter Burke Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Walter Burke Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Walter Burke Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • French
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Walter Burke Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Walter Burke Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Walter Burke Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Walter Burke Catering is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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