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Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange

From 50 to 325 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Brian & Sara
Amanda
Lisa
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Recommended by 94% of couples

About this venue

Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange is an elegant wedding venue located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In March 1993, Joe and Paul Bartolotta took their passion for delicious Italian cuisine and vibrant atmospheres and created the Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange. Today, this historical location is home to weddings, engagements, anniversaries, and other beautiful celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity

Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange welcomes you and your significant other to a sophisticated venue with a large red carpet, grand staircase, and indoor settings. Their breathtaking ballroom is 10,000 square feet and can accommodate over 300 of your family and friends. With ambient lighting and a spacious dance floor, you and your guests dance the night away. Through the ballroom's shimmering ceilings and sandstone decor, your wedding will be a day and night to remember.

Services Offered

Everyone at Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange wants you to have your wedding your way. Therefore, this establishment offers meticulous and friendly coordinators to help you plan your special day from beginning to end. Furthermore, this location is also fully wheelchair accessible.

Cuisine

Thanks to their award-winning chefs and four-star quality services, you and your beloved friends and family can relish in delectable dishes for every wedding activity. They are happy to cater to your rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, ceremony, and reception in classic serving styles. Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange specializes in Italian dishes, from mouthwatering appetizers to chocolate-covered desserts. In addition, they also offer beer, wine, and spirits on each menu.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 18 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Reviews of Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange

Weddingwire
4.7/5 26 reviews
Google
4.7/5 136 reviews
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Stacey Sent on 06/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

From the moment we stepped into the BEAUTIFUL Grain Exchange and given the tour by John, we knew this was where we wanted to have our wedding reception. Katie, John, and Maria are knowledgeable, friendly, professional and attentive. Katie was our main contact throughout the planning process and she is quick, efficient, organized, and has excellent communication! We truly enjoyed working with her from beginning to end. Not only are Katie, John, and Maria excellent at what they do, but also their catering/servers, bartenders, and every staff member were so professional & friendly, attentive, and detail-oriented. Chef is PHENOMENAL & the food was amazing from the hors d'oeuvres, salads, entrees, desserts, and late night -- you cannot go wrong with any option. Our guests were raving about the food and how it was the BEST food they've had a wedding! Thank you for making our wedding reception a night to remember for all!
Brian & Sara
Sara Sent on 01/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning & Amazing!

Not only were we impressed with Bartolotta's Catering and The Grain Exchange, but almost 6 months after our wedding we are still hearing from our guests how perfect and over-the-top impressed they were with the entire venue, food and overall experience. Maria, Katie and their entire team were incredible! We were absolutely taken care of from day one, from taste testings to decorating to planning and timelines to the very end of our perfect day with them. We decided to have our wedding ceremony and reception all at The Grain Exchange and we would not change anything at all about that day or partnering with their team. They are top notch, incredibly classy, certainly service minded and all we can simply do is rave over their perfectly designed and delicious food. Without any doubt, one of our best decisions for our special day was The Grain Exchange!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 12/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue for the Best Day Ever!

They have been amazing to work with and I can't wait until my October 2019 wedding! Katie has answers for all of my questions and suggestions that I never even thought of. This process has been stress free and amazing!
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 10/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous venue for wedding reception

Absolutely stunning, beautiful venue. The food is amazing & the service is outstanding!
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Andrea Sent on 10/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Grain Exchange offers an unparalleled experience! The room is breathtaking, and it made my daughter’s dream wedding a reality! The staff is professional, friendly, polite, and did not miss a detail! I had an overwhelming response from the wedding guests that it was the BEST food they’ve ever had at a wedding!
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Sharon Sent on 10/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We just celebrated our daughter's wedding reception at this unbelievable venue. It is both historic and ornate. Throughout the planning and reception, we felt reassured that everything possible will be done to make things happen as we requested. The entire staff were professional, capable and friendly. Katie was fantastic. Never rattled. Always smiling and calm which continually put us at ease. Mrs Bartollota personally introduced herself and assured us that her staff will take care of everything. Everyone at the reception was highly complimentary about the food and gorgeous room. Everything was handled as we requested and more. We would strongly recommend this venue for a wedding.
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Jennifer Sent on 07/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
From the moment we stepped into the Grain Exchange we knew it was where we wanted to host our wedding reception. The room is breathtakingly beautiful and the fact that the evening would catered by Bartolotta was an added bonus we could not pass up. From the moment we booked the reception and through the end of our wedding day Katie and the entire Bartolotta staff were a pleasure to work with. Katie was incredibly helpful when it came to coordinating all of the details of the day (linens, tables, chairs etc.) as well as coordinating all of the food and drinks for the evening. We had a lot of fun at our tasting, which we were able to include both of our parents in, and from that moment we all had complete trust in Katie and her team in creating the wedding reception of our dreams. From start to finish the reception was perfect. We continue to receive compliments on not only the quality of the food (which was outstanding!) but also the Bartolotta service. We cannot imagine having our reception anywhere other than the Grain Exchange and we are so thankful for all Katie, John and the entire Bartolotta catering team did to make our wedding day as special as it was!
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Courtney Sent on 12/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Our reception at the Grain Exchange was perfect! Every aspect of our experience was above and beyond our expectation! We loved working with Maria Bartolotta and she made sure every detail was accounted for! The food was amazing and the staff was very professional! Everyone commented how much they loved the space and how it was the best wedding food they have ever had!
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User1974346 Sent on 12/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
From our first planning meeting to the wedding reception, everyone we worked with was responsive to our needs, flexible and wonderful to work with. They were excited about helping us plan the event too! We had a wonderful time at the tasting of the food for the reception and on the evening of the event the food was just as delicious. The wait staff were professional and gracious throughout the evening. The venue is beautiful and provided a magical setting for the wedding reception. Our guests are still commenting on what a lovely evening it was.
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Carly Sent on 11/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Maria and her team are professionals that make you feel totally comfortable trusting them with your big day. She made alterations to the menu to cater to our ideas for the dinner, and we had absolutely nothing negative to say about our experience at the Grain Exchange. The venue is breathtaking, and the food, atmosphere, beverages, and total experience was the best. The best venue in Milwaukee!!
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Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange frequently asked questions

Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Bartolotta Catering and Events at The Grain Exchange is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.
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