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Ashley Dillon
Ashley Dillon
Event Coordinator

59 years in business

We speak English

Large team (21+ members)

Whether you are interested in a formal and elegant affair, a classic country wedding, or a unique combination of both, Nelson's Catering & Fundraising in Wakarusa, Indiana, can provide the perfect wedding package for you and your guests. Our wedding specialist will spend time understanding exactly what you are looking for and help you craft the ideal menu. We also offer several full bar packages, as well as cake-cutting and other amenities.

FAQ

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

$30

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

$1,775

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$17

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

$10

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$1,495

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

House Beer
House Wine

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
BBQ
Italian
Local
Mexican
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Wedding couple

Reviews of Nelson's Catering & Fundraising

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Brooke Sent on 09/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great food everyone couldn't stop talking about

Every single guest could not stop raving about how we had the best wedding food they had ever had! It was delicious!
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Kristina Sent on 09/20/2012
5 out of 5 rating
This vendor has a wide variety of amazing food, flexible with start times, and offers it all at an unbelievably affordable cost!! If I could do it all again, I would use them and not have them change a thing!! SO Many positive compliments and more than enough food for each guest.
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Amanda Sent on 10/25/2010
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at Nelson's was extremely helpful in planning our reception for 250 people. The food was wonderful, and they did just what they promised to do. :)
J
Anita Sent on 07/30/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Nelson's was wonderful to work with! They were super flexible and sense there was nothing book for the Friday before the wedding, they even let us into the venue to decorate at no extra charge. The food was great and they even sent home the left overs!
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User2345464 Sent on 10/01/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
First of all - Nelson's Chicken is DELICIOUS.

But the service and prices can't be beat. The servers at my event were quick and quiet, and kept the room clean. They packaged up my leftovers and tided everything up. They also brought their own table skirts so I didn't have to provide linens.

Before the services, they were responsive and courteous.

We got the $10.99/person service, which for a buffett, really can't be beat. And everyone loved the food.
Emily
Emily Sent on 03/08/2012
4.9 out of 5 rating
Nelson's Catering was absolutely great at working with everything we wanted and adjusting to specialize for our wedding. The banquet set up was beautiful and very timely. Follow through was exactly how they had said it would be. Great service. Only thing was at the end of the night we had ran out of cooked vegetable on buffet after everyone had been through it at least once and some multiple times. We had 265 guests. I highly recommend. Great food. Great price.
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Nicki Sent on 06/19/2013
4.8 out of 5 rating
We got married in culver Indiana and catering options were limited. We had Nelsons cater our rehearsal dinner and reception. We had the normal port a pit chicken for the rehearsal (phenomenal) and used their fancier elegance in thyme menu for the reception. Yvonne is so great and accommodating. Great people to work with, great food!
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Event Coordinator

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Nelson's Catering & Fundraising frequently asked questions

At Nelson's Catering & Fundraising, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Nelson's Catering & Fundraising includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
Nelson's Catering & Fundraising offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Nelson's Catering & Fundraising 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 Nelson's Catering & Fundraising, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Nelson's Catering & Fundraising, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Nelson's Catering & Fundraising provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Nelson's Catering & Fundraising offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Nelson's Catering & Fundraising 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 average response time, 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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