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Nicole Jones
Nicole Jones
Catering and Event Sales Manager

Woman-owned

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It’s a big day, and it’s a big deal. You don’t want to be stuck with the same old, same old wedding food that everyone knows and hates. We get it! We’re here to help you scrap those outdated traditions, and serve a wedding meal that’s fun, unconventional, and totally you.

Drab, banquet-hall buffets? Stuffy, white glove service? Hard pass. Your wedding meal should reflect who you are and what you love – not what tradition says it should be. Grams might not totally get it at first – “PiZza?! AT yOuR weDdINg?!” – but trust us, post-dinner, she’ll be a believer – believe dat.

Your guests were mentally preparing for dry chicken and a sad vodka cranberry. But we make everything on-site, mere minutes before it’s served. So get ready to hear “Ermergherd, this is all so delicious!” alongside weepy, heartfelt thank you’s all. night. long.

Book us and chill. From the beginning to the big day, our experienced, in-house team will handle all the nitty-gritty details – from coordination to cooking to cleanup – so you don’t have to. Hakuna matata, babe.

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FAQ

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

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

House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Italian

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

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Wooden Paddle is highly praised by multiple reviewers for catering weddings, with comments highlighting the delicious and unique food offerings, seamless service, and accommodating staff. Reviewers mention positive experiences with tastings, working with staff members like Nicole and Miriam, and excellent coordination on the wedding day. Guests enjoyed various options from appetizers to pizza, and the Wood Fired Paddle team's attention to detail in catering was highly appreciated, making it a popular choice for couples seeking exceptional catering services for their weddings.

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Wooden Paddle is highly praised by multiple reviewers for catering weddings, with comments highlighting the delicious and unique food offerings, seamless service, and accommodating staff. Reviewers mention positive experiences with tastings, working with staff members like Nicole and Miriam, and excellent coordination on the wedding day. Guests enjoyed various options from appetizers to pizza, and the Wood Fired Paddle team's attention to detail in catering was highly appreciated, making it a popular choice for couples seeking exceptional catering services for their weddings.

Sydney
Sydney Sent on 05/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing pizza!

We catered our 60-person wedding with Wooden Paddle and have nothing but amazing things to say! We have been to the Lemont location on multiple occasions because we were so happy with the food. Our guests were all extremely complimentary. They did an excellent job accommodating the needs of our guests with dietary restrictions or specific preferences. Overall, it was an exceptional catering experience ( and we got to take the leftover pizza to our after-party!)
Martin
Martin Sent on 05/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Legendary, Delicious! Wooden Paddle knocked our wedding out of the park!!!

When choosing our food, we were going for something different yet legendary. We were looking for a solid and cool departure from the traditional “Chicken, Salmon, Vegetable” options. Wooden Paddle exceeding all of our goals and then some!

In addition to being unique and different as a concept for a wedding, the food was delicious. Our guests walked away feeling extremely satisfied and filled with a deep appreciation for our vision as a couple on our special night!

The tasting experience was heads and tails above all others – which made the decision to go with WP all the easier. Wooden Paddle’s commitment to customer service and customer experience was on display from our first engagement all the way through our wedding day and it shows in the end product.

Working with Miriam and the entire team was seamless and took a big burden off us in making sure our guests had an amazing time on our big day! I could not recommend them more as your wedding caterer. Absolutely fantastic!!!
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 03/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding!!

Wooden Paddle was my dream come true! I wanted food that was delicious, unique, and fun at my wedding.  After doing tastings elsewhere it just seemed like I would never find what I wanted. Then, I found Wooden Paddle. The tasting blew me away. Every pizza we tasted was incredible, the pasta dishes were delicious, and the salads were fantastic. I knew immediately that this was my dream wedding food! The day of our wedding was just as amazing as the tasting. From the moment we arrived at the venue and I smelled the oven and watched the pizza prep being done, it was magic. It was exactly as I had envisioned! Everyone raved about everything and I was over the moon. Shout out to my favorite pizza, Gettin' Figgy Wit it! Thank you, Wooden Paddle, for your amazing food and for just existing! And thank you to everyone on your team for making the process so easy and seamless. 
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Nicole Jones
Nicole Jones
Catering and Event Sales Manager

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Their pizza is amazing! We sampled a few varieties from one of their remote catering locations and were blown away. The menu is eye-catching and I like their flavor combinations and whole ingredients. Definitely recommend for a fun, delicious wedding food idea to wow the guests!

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