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Tall Guy and a Grill Catering

Tall Guy and a Grill Catering

West Allis, WI
4.9 out of 5 rating, 21 Reviews
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21 Reviews
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    Anthony M. Sent on 08/08/2022
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    Delicious food & amazing staff

    I cannot recommend Tall Guy enough! Delicious food and amazing staff. Good food was high on our wedding priority list and Tall Guy knocked it out of the park.
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    Nicole T. Sent on 01/27/2022
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    Best Wedding Food EVER!!!!

    We cannot understate how important good food was to us at our wedding, and Tall Guy delivered!! We loved that they use local ingredients so we could feature Wisconsin foods to our many out-of-town guests. On the day of, everything was delicious! We received SO many compliments about how outstanding the food was. The service throughout cocktail hour and our plated dinner was just as excellent. We are already looking for another reason to cater with Tall Guy and have more Bourbon BBQ sauce! Thank you!! - The Trevinos
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    Katelyn B. Sent on 09/22/2021
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    Incredible Farm to Table Catering

    I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Tall Guy. From our tasting to our wedding day, the team made us feel so cared for and valued - I cannot recommend them enough. The menu options are absolutely incredible, and the time taken to craft the perfect menu, with personalized options and creative and delicious choices beyond the usual "chicken or steak" options, adds such a special touch to the wedding. We were also so excited about Tall Guy's "farm to table" mentality, and their seasonal choices to support local Wisconsin farmers. With lots of out of town guests, that "taste of Wisconsin" was so important to us. Our point of contact, Alissa, was beyond patient and wonderful. From an easy to read invoice, to a prompt response on questions, it was really easy to know exactly what you were getting and track every change. Alissa was incredible when our event downsized due to COVID-19, and the team worked with us to re-schedule our original April 2020 event with kindness and compassion, which were so valued. On the day of our wedding, the food was outstanding, and the entire staff working the event were professional, kind and accommodating. From grabbing my bouquet and putting it in water for me, to making sure that my husband and I got fed during our cocktail hour, the team was so warm and kind. During dinner, the team handled every transition with ease, and helped to make sure the whole thing ran so smoothly. Our guests were wow'ed by the food. I don't think anyone expects the food at weddings to be THAT good, but Tall Guy really makes you feel like you're eating at a 5 star restaurant. We also worked with Tall Guy for our bartending, and the custom cocktails were perfectly executed. Our guests had nothing but great things to say about our very professional and lovely bartender, and she made sure that the drinks were flowing with ease and such a professional demeanor. If you're looking for catering that really takes it up a notch, Tall Guy should absolutely be your go to. They are the best at what they do, and I would hire them a thousand times over for my wedding. Thank you, Team Tall Guy!!!
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    Anna D. Sent on 07/30/2021
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    Amazing tacos!

    We loved Tall guy! We got a variety of apps and had a taco bar. My family claims to be “foodies” and they could not stop talking about how amazing everything was! Brit was so amazing in the days leading up to the event! I appreciate their responsiveness and organization. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!
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    S Dunst Sent on 06/22/2021
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    Tall Guy & A Grill - a hidden gem

    There were a lot of big name caterers to choose from for a Milwaukee wedding, but we are so thrilled to have found Tall Guy & A Grill. They were a responsive and reliable partner during the "covid" run up to our event and when that dark cloud passed, thankfully, they were able to show off their high quality, NOT run-of-the-mill food and high level of delivery. Questions were answered quickly and their team was seamless in their service the night of the event. I highly recommend them and would love to work with them again in the future.
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    Cynthia K. Sent on 01/15/2021
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    Fantastic and delicious!

    The staff was beyond amazing serving food in the safest way possible during this pandemic, but also just making sure everyone ate enough and enjoyed their time. The food was so incredible (I want to have another party just so they can cater it!) and there were enough options for everyone to enjoy delicious food, no matter what style of eating they follow (vegetarian, Keto, paleo, etc). Every bite of food was fantastic and the staff was very friendly and professional!
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    Dani E. Sent on 10/01/2020
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    Incredible Farm-to-Table Caterer!

    Tall Guy and a Grill (and working with Elyse!) was the best decision I could have made for my wedding! Their quality of food and level of service surpassed any wedding I have ever been to. Their food is phenomenal and the presentation was gorgeous. (Several guests commented it was "By far the best and prettiest wedding meal they've ever had!")

    COVID threw us a lot of curveballs, but the creativity behind Tall Guy made no task impossible! They were there every step of the way and pulled out all the stops to make it a 5-star evening. BOOK TALL GUY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!
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    Laney H. Sent on 09/06/2020
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    Great food and great service!

    We love everything about Tall Guy and a Grill Catering! We were drawn to them because of their locally sourced farm-to-table style. Good catered food is hard to find, but they definitely have it down. The staff was very responsive during the planning process and was accommodating to our changing needs during COVID. We had to change venues close to our wedding date and they were so helpful in making the process seamless...they even took time to tour our new venue to make sure that they provided us the best possible service day of! We highly recommend Tall Guy!
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    M Lei Sent on 12/14/2019
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    Leibrandt/Licari Wedding Turner Hall 11/30/2019

    The food was exceptional. Tall Guy & a Grill transformed the venue from ceremony to an elegant reception room and a magnificent buffet for 200+ seamlessly. Alissa was our contact coordinator who was amazing in helping us navigate the day. She is a true gem. Cannot thank them enough for a magical wedding day.

    Tall Guy and a Grill Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for trusting us with your special day! Our team really enjoyed your friends and family, and we're glad it was an amazing event. Congratulations again, and enjoy your Holiday season as newlyweds!!
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    Ann B. Sent on 08/21/2019
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    Amazing Food!

    We loved working with Tall Guy and a Grill on our wedding catering. They have such a delicious and unique variety of food - from appetizers to dinner service. Their flexibility on food options and ability to customize ensure that your wedding will stand apart from the rest. Our guests are still raving about how good the food was at our wedding a few weeks ago! We highly recommend Tall Guy and a Grill!
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    Crystal D. Sent on 05/22/2019
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    Delicious and Elegant

    From beginning to end, everything about Tall Guy and a Grill impressed me. Their extensive menu selection and incredible farm to table, local selection is absolutely mouthwatering. After our menu tasting, forget the wedding, we were solely excited just to have the opportunity to eat the food again almost one year later. Every guest left completely satisfied with the taste and portion size (although they wish they had more to take home).

    Melissa and Elena had such awesome communication with us and each other. They were such a joy to work with, and truly made sure our visions came through. I found it particularly outstanding that their team ensured the bride and groom were not only fed first, but had a separate plate of appetizers reserved at the head table as well. Great Job to EVERYone at Tall Guy!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/28/2019
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    Fantastic food!

    We loved the menu Tall Guy & a Grill put together for our wedding day. They worked with us to accommodate various food preferences and allergies. The staff were highly professional the day of our event and presented the food in a beautiful and unique way. We received many compliments from our guests on the menu!
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    Samantha Sent on 10/07/2018
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    Nina and the Tall guy team were amazing!!! Wedding food isn't always the greatest, but Tall Guy killed it. Most of our guests were not from the Midwest, and we really loved that they sourced from local farmers, focusing on food that screams Wisconsin. We did buffet service and they served our kings table family style without hesitation, it really allowed us to eat and mingle when everyone had their food. We did a late night popcorn bar, but option to do! They had the cutest popcorn boxes, which made it really easy for me to dance and snack away!

    The last week before the wedding we had a few modifications to table sizes and counts, Nina really dealt with our stress in the best way possible. Than you guys so much for making our day amazing. They are also LGBTQ friendly!
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    Sally-Anne Sent on 09/23/2018
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    We hired Tall Guy to cater our wedding rehearsal, as well as lunch on our wedding day. Simply put, they're top notch. Our vision for our rehearsal dinner was a casual wine bar/charcuterie theme and wow, was it amazing! Dan and his team are so creative and everyone raved about the food. For lunch the day of, they assembled a build-your-own sandwich bar and our wedding party devoured it! If you're looking for a great experienced local caterer who will keep you well fed for your wedding, Tall Guy is it!
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    Stephanie Sent on 05/25/2018
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    Amazing food, and awesome employees. Had my final meeting with Nina, and I didn't realize that i dropped my keys on the side street in a snow bank, and she was so so kind to go out and look and find them for me! Thank you so much for making my wedding day a day i will never forget!
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    Rachel Sent on 11/09/2017
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    We are so glad to have Tall Guy and a Grill cater our wedding -- they were truly phenomenal. It was a buffet because we wanted the meal to be something that was very "us" (gourmet tacos), but we did do a very traditional cocktail hour with passed apps. Nina was a joy to work with, and everyone raved about the food options and how smoothly the pacing of the meal went. We can’t recommend them enough!
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    Cam Sent on 07/02/2017
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    Tall Guy and a Grill catering was awesome! They put together our catering not only for our reception but also the lunch for the bridesmaids and bride at the salon prior. The food and service were impeccable. They were unobtrusive during the ceremony and set up quickly thereafter. The bartender was polite and friendly and had my drink (diet Coke without ice) down after one visit to see him. I really loved that they had gluten-free options for my mom and I because we both have celiac disease and that was wonderful. They were very accommodating and I really appreciated their services. Hats off for a job well done!
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    David Sent on 08/27/2016
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    My wife and I worked with Tall guys and a grill catering for our wedding a few weeks ago. They are super friendly, flexible and of most true professionals to work with. They made sure that not only the head table but all of our guests everything they needed during our dinner service.
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    Casey Sent on 11/15/2015
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    I cannot say enough good things about Tall Guy and a Grill!

    Let's start with the food. It was important the the food reflect our tastes and be locally sourced. We did our tasting in summer and although the squash was out of season they prepared a delicious version of what we would have for our wedding with the understanding that an in-season squash would have a fuller flavor. We initially tried a potato dish, but decided to change that to the green beans almondine for the wedding. The tenderloin we had during the tasting was good, but we thought having an appetizer with barbecue sauce and an entree with barbecue was a bit much. So they suggested we do a 50/50 with apple fennel and barbecue to give more options. We also had lemon caper chicken...DELICIOUS! Not drowned in sauce, moist, full of flavor, just perfect. There was also a plated salad and two passed appetizers (barbecue meatballs and bruschetta). The food was to die for the day of our wedding. It was beautifully plated, tasted wonderful, and was plentiful for each table.

    We decided to go with family style, which is usually a bit more costly, but Tall Guys quote came in thousands of dollars under everyone else even with the rentals. We rented tablecloths, napkins, plates, water goblets, silverware, serving plates, and serving utensils. Tall Guy additionally supplied water pitchers.

    The staff was tremendous! They made sure to serve appetizers to us prior to our departure, congratulating us each time. They helped us move chairs, tables, reset the small room for games during the reception. They were responsive to every need. They checked up on tables to make sure there was enough food and everyone had enough to eat.

    Communication. Veronica was our primary contact. She was instrumental in making our day go smoothly. She was responsive, usually getting back to my emails within 12 to 24 hours, explaining in detail items that needed to be decided on, and answering every question and query we had.
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    Amanda K. Sent on 08/18/2019
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    Perfect dinner

    Tall guy and a grill was fantastic. They were accommodating to allow us to try more food even after the original tasting. They were also able to accommodate our vegan & vegetarian friends. They were able to tie my tastes and my husbands tastes together with great suggestions. The staff the day of were kind, helpful attentive. The best part was they put a few of the appetizers at our table for my husband and I to enjoy while we waited for dinner. Such a nice touch!

    Tall Guy and a Grill Catering's reply:

    Hi Amanda!

    Thank you so much. It was our pleasure to be a part of your special day. We're so glad you enjoyed everything and the took the time to leave us this amazing review! We will share it with out entire team that worked that day.

    Congrats again Amanda!!
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    Deb Sent on 01/18/2020
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    Disappointed

    The food was delicious and the service staff was generally hard working and eager to please. There were some very well thought out and yummy appetizer and special diet details that had clearly been designed in response to our unique tastes and requests. That was appreciated. Glitches are to be expected at any wedding and ours was no exception. But Tall Guy stood out in refusing to correct some issues that were foreseeable, preventable, and even fixable after the fact.

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    Owner Dan insisted that “the city” should be responsible for removing the remaining catering mess (even though there is no such service available at the venue’s rural location and should have been handled by his staff per the contract). This was especially awkward and embarrassing because we held the event at someone else’s home. After a week of waiting for Dan to follow through, we finally had to hire someone to come clean up and haul away his mess.
    When I objected to our event being used as a photo shoot for Tall Guy’s new marketing campaign without notice or permission from us or the home owners, he told me that I don’t understand how social media works and that he has over 30 staff people and can’t know what they are all up to. Ultimately he did direct his people to make edits, which were completed quickly.
    When his staff failed (refused after multiple requests, really) to serve the wedding cake his justification was that the original contract that I signed to secure the date didn’t include those details. I’m not sure why it wasn’t included from the start, but in any case all of the subsequent versions created and shared by his staff that did include serving the wedding cake.
    Tall Guy staff asked multiple times if it was ok to use disposable serveware as back up if we ran out of rentals. Of course I agreed to be flexible if need be, and of course I made sure that our rental order was adequate. What I didn’t realize at the time was that they had a preference for using disposable serveware. Crates of unused and dirty plates and dishware were left to block entrances rather than carried to the designated storage area. They also left the rentals in poor condition. It’s well understood in the industry that catering staff should scrape excess food and return to their containers. Thank goodness the rental company was gracious and generous in not charging us for the extra time it took them to clean them.
    The original banquet manager left the company (though is still featured on their website, almost a year later). It seems that the service staff that remain aren’t getting the time, training, and support they need to execute on event plans. We would have been willing to pay more if that was the issue, but it seemed that they weren’t even prepared enough to realize that they were under resourced. They arrived too late to set up according to our agreed upon plans and left with such haste that some guests compared it to a military evacuation.

    I was reluctant to post a negative review but hope that in doing so I might help someone else avoid a similar ordeal. It’s really easy to forgive mistakes that happen in the midst of a complex event if you are offered a simple “sorry.” But Dan didn’t seem to have any interest in understanding what went wrong or making even a small effort to make things right.

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