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River Valley Catering is an award-winning wedding caterer based in River Falls, Wisconsin serving the Greater Twin Cities Metro area. With over 30 years in the catering industry, we pride ourselves with staying on trend with latest and best ideas in the catering industry. We have the expertise and skill to provide you with quality cuisine for your special day. We offer options for your budget as well as customizable menus so your specific needs and wants can be fulfilled.

Cuisine
River Valley Catering offers a number of choices for you to consider. They can customize their menus to meet various dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Many serving styles are offered, including buffet, plated and family style options.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$30

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

$26

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$30

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

$20

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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
German
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

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?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of River Valley Catering

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River Valley Catering receives glowing reviews from wedding planners and couples at Woodhaven Weddings + Events. Reviewers praise the exceptional food quality, generous portion sizes, and the team's excellent communication and accommodation, particularly for an out-of-state couple. The catering company is highly recommended for its delicious menu options, stress-free service, responsiveness, and smooth transition from buffet to plated dinner. Guests were impressed with the tasty New York strip, crab-stuffed salmon, vegan stuffed peppers, steak, pasta, and other offerings, making it a standout choice for wedding catering.

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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.

River Valley Catering receives glowing reviews from wedding planners and couples at Woodhaven Weddings + Events. Reviewers praise the exceptional food quality, generous portion sizes, and the team's excellent communication and accommodation, particularly for an out-of-state couple. The catering company is highly recommended for its delicious menu options, stress-free service, responsiveness, and smooth transition from buffet to plated dinner. Guests were impressed with the tasty New York strip, crab-stuffed salmon, vegan stuffed peppers, steak, pasta, and other offerings, making it a standout choice for wedding catering.

Hanna
Hanna Sent on 05/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Their food is AMAZING!!!!!

I'm a wedding planner that has worked with River Valley Catering a few times now and their food is seriously some of the best wedding food I've ever had - and I've had a lot!!! They are always great at communicating leading up to the wedding day and the day of as well, and I enjoy working with them each time. Highly recommend if you're looking for a caterer!!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Food, Great Company

Wonderful catering company! Our wedding venue only allowed certain caterers, and we are so glad River Valley was one of them! Our initial tasting was very informative - and everything was delicious so it was tough to make decisions. The events staff reviewed table setup, linen options, glassware and dessert service in addition to helping us narrow down food options. We switched from a buffet style dinner to a plated dinner and there were no issues accommodating that request. we even rescheduled our wedding twice and the team did not miss a beat. We had a more detailed planning call about 2 months ahead of our big day, which was super helpful for locking in details. Great food and very responsive team.
Allison
Allison Sent on 10/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Incredible

The entire process working with RVC was absolutely incredible. Everything from the first emails to the food tasting and planning meetings, down to the day of experience. I cannot count how many guests told us this was the BEST wedding food they have ever had (we did the champagne chicken and tenderloin beef tips)! We used RVC for our butler passed appetizers, plated dinner, all our linens and plate ware, and the late night pizza. Thank you to Karla and Emily for everything! Would absolutely recommend to anyone and everyone. Cannot rave enough!
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Awards

167
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
A Cord of Three Wedding Rentals and Services A Cord of Three Wedding Rentals and Services Wedding Rentals

Excellent Food and Service, Professional Staff. I highly recommend!

Echo Valley Echo Valley Barn & Farm Weddings

We look forward to working with River Valley Catering in the future! They have been nothing but supportive and encouraging along the way. River Valley Catering is familiar with our venue and have mapped out how they could flawlessly execute a class-act dining experience for our couples and their guests, rain or shine!

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River Valley Catering frequently asked questions

At River Valley Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at River Valley Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
River Valley Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
River Valley 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 River Valley Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • German
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At River Valley Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
River Valley Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, River Valley Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
River Valley Catering is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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