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Frequently asked questions

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

$40

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

$15

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$15

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

$18

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
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?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of The Wooden Nickel Catering Co.

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Elise Sent on 09/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

Adrienne at Wooden Nickel was so wonderful to work with for catering for our wedding! We had multiple postponements d/t Covid and was so so kind and accommodating. The food and service was excellent and the price was great! We would highly recommend!
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Kate Sent on 11/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Catering at a Great Price

Wooden Nickel were amazing! As my now-husband and I began shopping for wedding catering, we were shocked at how expensive some local caterers were. Fortunately, we found Wooden Nickel at the Willamette Heritage Center wedding show! Their cost was reasonable (half of other quotes!) and we had tons of choices above and beyond a BBQ menu. Our guests were so complementary of the food AND the service. Their reasonable cost meant we could invite everyone in the family. Thank you Adrienne and Wooden Nickel!
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Andrea Sent on 12/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
They were recommended to us by a friend. Amazing food and even better service. They have great wedding packages that includes cake cutting. Our guests praised the food and I also think the food was very delicious.
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Michelle Sent on 08/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Adrienne at Wooden Nickel was amazing to work with she worked with my budget and honestly my catering was the only non stress filler part of my wedding. Adrienne made it such an amazing experience. The food at our wedding was delicious, guests even commented about it. Once I was received a quote from Adrienne it became quite clear that Wooden Nickle was the best choice for us since their pricing is very all inclusive. They provided us with the wedding package everything was very upfront and laid back, but made it so much more apparent I had chosen the right caterer. It was awesome that you are able to upgrade your plastic plates/utensils for water service, etc. to make it customized to our needs. I was very thankful that they allowrd me to bring in my personal China for the event and allowed me to work with my budget. I was very happy with my experience and I would with out a doubt recommend them to any family that may be in the market for catering. I don't think I could have chosen a more professional, accommodating, good food, and great service option. My day was made even better by this vendor.
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Catie Sent on 10/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Adrienne at Wooden Nickel was wonderful to work with and the food at our wedding was delicious. I hadn't worked with caterers before, so the initial process of getting quotes and comparing was a bit difficult at first. Once I was received a quote from Adrienne it became quite clear that Wooden Nickle was the best choice for us since their pricing is very all inclusive. They provided us with the wedding package which included cake cutting, service, and even the tip - all upfront. It was also very flexible so that we could change the plastic plates/utensils for water service, etc. to make it customized to our needs. We were even able to take the coffee cups from them ahead of time and stamp them with our logo. Initially they must not have seen the stamped cups in their catering space and did not have them out, but we were able to catch it and get the stamped cups set out. Overall, we were very happy with the quality of food and service for a very reasonable price.
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User914511 Sent on 08/26/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The Wooden Nickel provided fantastic food and service to our wedding on 8/24/12. Very impressed with their service. There was even a problem with the BBQ that was brought, and a technician was called and fixed the problem promptly. All guests raved about the food and the staff was very helpful and flexible. BIG THANK YOU for helping make our wedding day a special and memorable one. :)
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Amy Sent on 09/06/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Adrienne was great to work with. The food was fantastic and everyone in attendance loved it!!!
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Bonnie Sent on 10/05/2011
4.8 out of 5 rating
The Wooden Nickel is a fantastic vendor to choose for your catering services. They allowed us to come in for taste testing beforehand, and were very flexible with helping us make our menu unique and perfect. They handled manning the bar in a very professional manner, and were great across the board. The food was just perfect!
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Tiffanie Sent on 12/10/2011
4.4 out of 5 rating
All of our guests raved about the food! The catering manager Adrienne is easy to work with and fantastic!
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Sarah Sent on 10/12/2016
3.3 out of 5 rating
We went with Wooden Nickel because we got a 10% off and free cake cutting deal from attending a Bridal Show. We met with Adrienne and had the staff prepare foods for us to try. We really enjoyed that part of the experience and we so pleased with how they worked with us to get the exact menu we wanted. They offered linens as part of their service, but we found them cheaper elsewhere. As it got closer to our wedding date, we found plates and utensils cheaper elsewhere as well, and I think Adrienne didn't want to work with us much beyond that. We made a few changes very early on, and she seemed frustrated with us.
The food tasted very good, it was all hot and prepared very well. It was not as good as when we came for our trail tasting, but still good food. My husband said the cornbread was not all the way cooked, which bothered him. The food was pretty simple, but expensive none-theless. Catering is experience in general though.
Some of our complaints were that cake cutting was involved in our service, as well as plates and silverware for the cake, but the caterer did not do that part of their service. Water was put away before the night was even over, and so during dancing we were left without water. We never got our food packed up for us to take, which we also asked them to do.

Overall, we were pleased but felt some things were not executed well.
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The Wooden Nickel Catering Co. frequently asked questions

At The Wooden Nickel Catering Co., the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at The Wooden Nickel Catering Co. includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
The Wooden Nickel Catering Co. offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Wooden Nickel Catering Co. offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At The Wooden Nickel Catering Co., you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At The Wooden Nickel Catering Co., the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Wooden Nickel Catering Co. provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, The Wooden Nickel Catering Co. offers the following food and beverage items:
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Wooden Nickel Catering Co. is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in quality of service.
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