Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in Central Wisconsin
Village Hearth Catering was established in 1994 as a fine dining restaurant with a reputation for exceptional food quality in central Wisconsin. In 2005, we transitioned exclusively to catering while maintaining our commitment to excellence. Our owner-operated business specializes in weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, offering three distinct buffet menus with a focus on high-quality ingredients and fair pricing. We limit event bookings to ensure personalized attention and maintain our standards. Our signature Roast Prime Beef has become a guest favorite, known for its tenderness and flavor.We provide comprehensive catering services including setup, monitoring, and cleanup, with a unique policy of boxing leftovers for clients. Over 32 years, we've catered to venues across central Wisconsin, earning recognition as a preferred vendor. Our team prioritizes client satisfaction through transparent communication and flexible service options. We offer food sampling appointments to help clients experience our offerings firsthand. Our dedication to quality and service has made us a trusted choice for events requiring 100+ guests.
Services
Picnic Buffet
Classic Buffet
Elegant Buffet
Boxed Meals
Breakfast Buffets
Appetizers
Custom Menus
Dessert Menus
Food Sampling
Event Catering
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 32 years of catering expertise since 1994
- Our owner-operated service ensures personal attention to detail
- Signature Roast Prime Beef consistently receives guest accolades
- Preferred caterer status at multiple central Wisconsin venues
- We guarantee leftovers packaging with every event
What people say
Delicious food
Excellent service
Memorable events
Efficient execution
Outstanding service
Services
Picnic Buffet
Our Picnic Buffet offers two entree choices including signature Roast Prime Beef and pulled pork, with three side options like potato salad and baked beans. Served with sandwich buns and condiments for casual outdoor events. This budget-friendly option includes multi-sided buffet setup and leftover packaging.
Classic Buffet
The Classic Buffet features premium entrees like Roast Honey Ham and Chicken Alfredo, paired with three sides including mashed potatoes and vegetable medley. Includes sourdough bread service and comprehensive setup/teardown. Ideal for weddings and corporate events requiring 100+ servings with elegant presentation.
Elegant Buffet
Our top-tier Elegant Buffet presents gourmet options like Prime Beef Burgundy and Lemon Butter Salmon, with sophisticated sides such as wild rice pilaf and asparagus. Designed for upscale events with 100+ guests, featuring refined presentation and dedicated service staff for optimal guest experience.
Food Sampling
We offer personalized food sampling appointments with kitchen tours to help clients experience our offerings firsthand. Customers can taste current menu items and discuss customization options with our chefs, ensuring menu satisfaction before booking events.
Custom Menus
Our custom menu service creates personalized dining experiences for special events, accommodating dietary restrictions and theme requirements. Working directly with clients, we develop unique combinations of entrees, sides, and desserts that match specific event visions and guest preferences.
People
Tom Kongslien
Co-Owner
With 32 years of catering experience since 1994, Tom Kongslien co-owns Village Hearth Catering, bringing extensive expertise in event planning and food service operations to ensure client satisfaction.
Terry Kongslien
Co-Owner
Terry Kongslien co-owns Village Hearth Catering, leveraging decades of hospitality industry experience to maintain the company's reputation for exceptional food quality and reliable service since its 1994 founding.
Questions
What catering service styles do you offer?
We provide full-service catering with buffet setup, monitoring, and cleanup. Options include staying during meals for service or returning only for leftover packaging.
Do you cater outdoor events?
Yes, we cater outdoor events including park gatherings, tent weddings, and fairgrounds functions with appropriate equipment and temperature-controlled food transport.
What is your minimum guest requirement?
We require a minimum of 100 guests for all catering services to maintain our quality standards and service efficiency.
Are gluten-free options available?
All our buffet menus include gluten-free items like grilled meats, potato salad, and vegetable medleys. We clearly identify GF options in each menu.
Can we customize menus for special dietary needs?
Yes, we accommodate special dietary requirements including vegetarian, low-carb, and allergy-friendly options through our custom menu planning process.
Do you offer food sampling before booking?
We provide food sampling appointments with kitchen tours for $50, which is waived if you book your event with us.