Catering

AWARD-WINNING, EXCLUSIVE CATERER TO MONONA TERRACE

Monona Catering

Monona Catering offers a wide variety of services. In addition to delicious, baked-to-order pastries and desserts from our in-house bakery, we offer an extensive published menu with many locally-sourced items. Our culinary team, led by Chef Matt Reichard, excels at addressing ethnic menu needs, including Kosher foods and specialty foods hailing from India, Native America, Pakistan, Bolivia, France, Italy and Germany.

Being the exclusive caterer in a LEED Gold Certified facility, Monona Catering works very closely with Monona Terrace to ensure we are meeting or exceeding all of the “green” practices required of this highly-valued certification. Not only do we offer our clients the ability to provide organic or locally-sustainable products to their guests, but we also practice what we preach by providing our clients with reusable cutlery, glassware and china, linen napkins and tablecloths for meal service, condiments and beverages in bulk when appropriate, recycling as a first priority and the donation of all acceptable leftovers to local food pantries.

  • Close-up of a plate of canapes with seared scallops on cucumber slices and mango salsa on top
  • Two hot stations at a catered event with chefs manning the stations under hot lamps
  • Two trays of cookies displaying a combination of brownies and swan-shaped biscuits
  • Close-up of a dish with polenta, corn salsa, brown rice and two pieces of asparagus
  • Close-up of a main course of chicken kiev with cream sauce and a side of rice and steamed vegetables
  • Close-up of a dish with fired dumpling and quiche on a side of steamed vegetables
  • Close-up of a salad course with mixed greens, cashew nuts and red peppers, as well as shredded parmesan
A close-up photo of a berry fruit tart.

2019 Menu

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2019 Wedding Menu

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A venue hall with round tables and two big screens, as staff works to set up the event.

Menu Planning

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Exhibitor Sampling

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Onsite Options

Lake Vista Café

Enjoy sprawling views of Lake Monona and downtown Madison’s cityscape at Lake Vista Café, located in the William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens. It’s the perfect stop for lunch, dinner or happy hour. More information.

Hours: Monday 11am-3pm Tuesday – Sunday 11am-7pm (open until 8pm June – August) Hours may vary due to inclement weather. Closed Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day

GrandView

Located in the Grand Terrace on Level 4, the GrandView is only open when large events are in the building. Coffee, soft drinks and light snacks available when open. Call 608.261.4000 for hours and dates of operation.

Self Serve

Coffee/soda/water vending machines, change machine, and ATM are located on Level 4 West near the Gift Shop. An additional soda/water vending machine is located near the restrooms on Level 2 West.