4.9 out of 5 stars and 31 reviews
4.9
(31)Best of Weddings (1x).We service within a 25 mile radius of Lake Geneva, WI
About this vendor
Premier Lake Geneva Caterer
Celebration on Wells Catering is a family-owned catering company in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, that works with a variety of local venues (including our own) to bring delicious food to your big day. We pride ourselves on staying true to being farm-to-table as much as we can.
Services Offered
Celebration on Wells offers clean-up, delivery, and setup for each event, lowering the amount of rushing around you have to do day of. Chairs and tables are available for your event if you use their in-house venue, as are barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. Their licensed bartenders are able to provide couples with a cash, limited, or open bar, as well as a champagne toast. Outside alcohol is allowed, though they do serve house beers/liquors/wines, premium liquor, signature drinks, and specialty beers/wines.
Cuisine
Celebration on Wells serves breakfast/brunch and lunch in addition to dinner. Serving styles can be buffet, family, plated, or stations, and servers are available for your meal. Other catering services include cake, cake cutting, cocktail reception, custom menu, dessert, french service, hors d’oeuvres, outside cake, and tastings. American, BBQ, Korean, French, German, Greek, Indian, Italian, Latin American, local, Mediterranean, Mexican, sandwiches, seafood, Southern, Southwestern, Spanish, and Vietnamese style cuisines are available for you to choose from, so you’re sure to have your favorite foods! Celebration on Wells is able to meet a selection of dietary needs:
Gluten free
Kosher
Lactose free
No pork
Nut free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Eastern European
- French
- Fusion
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Sugar Free
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
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Very professional, great service & food was delicious. Great vegetarian options as well
From the trial to day off, this company was amazing. We worked with Henry and could not rave more about him. He answered all of my questions, provided in depth detail, had a sense of humor, and provided his input where asked.
We went with the Mexican buffet and our guests LOVED it. From the fresh appetizers, to tasty meal, we could not have asked for a better caterer.
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2024
Katie, thank you for choosing Celebration for your event! It was a pleasure working with you!
Celebrations on Wells was wonderful to work with! They were organized, flexible, and professional. We were able to hire them for food, drink, linens, and day of coordinator. They even made sure to leave a plate of appetizers at the head table for the bride and groom to have after they were done taking photos. We highly recommend this company!
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We had already been looking into Celebration on Wells for our wedding catering when we had a dinner party in Lake Geneva for a family members birthday. We had a great dinner with private chef Kyle, and when chatting with him about wedding caterers we were pleasantly surprised to find out he owned Celebration on Wells! It was an easy decision at that point to book them and move forward! We had a great experience with Kyle and the whole celebration team throughout our wedding planning process. He was flexible with all of our questions, changes, etc. We had an incredible buffet meal and while wedding buffets generally get a bad rap this one was amazing. Our guests were able to experience a variety of salads, fresh ingredients, a burrata station, chicken picatta, and flank steak. It was the perfect summer meal that was filling but not too heavy! Kyle and his team are incredibly talented and we'd recommend them for any event!
Response from the Vendor on 08/02/2023
Erin & Jon,
It was truly a pleasure working with you over the course of the year to design what was both a unique and delicious wedding menu. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed everything and that our team delivered on all fronts. Looking...
forward to continually working with you and your family for years to come.
Cheers
Chef Kyle & Team
Chef Kyle and his entire team did an amazing job catering my bridal shower in Lake Geneva this past February! The food was both beautiful and delicious, and him and every staff member were incredibly professional, passionate and helpful in addition to going above and beyond when asked questions or for assistance.
It was the experience of fine dining but in the comfort of our home - they set up and cleaned up everything while we were able to relax and enjoy the event. I cannot speak higher of Celebration on Wells and strongly recommend using them for all your catering and events.
Chef Kyle and his team did an amazing job on my daughter's bridal shower! They were wonderful to work with and the food was delicious!
Response from the Vendor on 03/08/2023
Pleasure being a part of this great event!
Celebration on Wells was one of the pre-selected caterers Lake Geneva Cruise Line works with.
Their staff was INCREDIBLE; could not have asked for any more professional and friendly.
The food was fantastic as well. We received so many compliments from all our guests about how tasty and quality everything was.
Thank you for elevating our big day with your sumptuous menu!
Very professional, patient and understanding staff with some delicious food! We booked Celebration on Wells for our wedding caterer, had a wonderful tasting and a fantastic bartender/dinner service for our wedding. They were very accommodating and answered all of our questions. We had a great experience with them!
Celebration on Wells was easy to work with and had a variety of packages to take care of the majority of needs for our wedding reception at the Riviera, including flipping the room between the ceremony and reception. I would just recommend paying attention to the line items on the contracts each step of the process - there was an error on their end that almost cost us quite a bit a month before our wedding. They were quick to fix their mistake, though, and the wedding day went off without any issues.
We used Celebration on Wells for our rehearsal dinner and our reception dinner. Everything was delicious and the team (Love & Henry) were so easy to work with. It was a great experience start to finish - we'd use them again in a heartbeat!
We had a phenomenal experience working with Celebration on Wells from the initial tasting all the way up to the wedding day! We were so pleased with the tasting that we even decided to host our rehearsal dinner there! Most of our communication was with Love and she was awesome and responsive throughout the entire process! Everyone raved...and I mean raved about the food at our wedding. They were able to support our gluten-free and dairy-free needs. Their staff was great the day of our wedding and very professional! Would highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2022
Leah, it was such a pleasure working with you and seeing your big day come to life. Thank you for choosing to work with us!
From the initial tasting up to our wedding day, we received great customer service from Kyle, Henri, Love, and Charlie. On the day of the wedding, Henri and his team did an excellent job setting up the room before the wedding and serving quality meals to more than 200 guests. It’s been three weeks since my wedding, and I am still receiving comments from guests about how amazing the food was compared to what they’re used to eating at weddings – guests are especially commenting on how good the filet was. Celebration on Wells is a local must-use caterer for any Lake Geneva-based wedding.
Amazing food and fantastic communication with staff before/during. We got so many compliments on the food!! We had appetizers being passed out during cocktail hour so we were nervous we’d miss out on getting some. We sat down, and had a plate of everything being passed out!! Celebration on Wells helped make our day perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2021
Jessica, thank you for your kind words!! You were such a great bride to work with. Thank you for choosing us!
Overall a very good catering option. The staff that served our dinner and breakfast were fantastic and kept smiles on their faces, even in the rain. The bartender was well liked by all. The planner's ideas for the diner meal were spot on for the time of year and did a nice job keeping things on time and moving. A month later and we still receive compliments on the food.
All we can say is “WOW!” We found Celebration on Wells from our venue’s preferred vendor list. It wasn’t long after we met with Love and Henri at a bridal expo that we knew they were going to be the best caterer. The entire Celebration on Wells team made this experience so great for us. They were so accommodating to our needs and met all our requests. The Celebration on Wells team made the planning process convenient since they work closely with other vendors and were able to add chairs and linens to our contract. When our dessert caterer cancelled (3 months before the wedding!), Celebration was quick to jump in and provide nearly the exact same service. They were available for our decoration needs as well. In addition to AMAZING food (that all guests were raving about), they had the friendliest staff of servers/ bartenders for our wedding day.
I received SO MANY compliments from the guests of my July wedding about Celebration on Wells' catering and cake! They were flexible and open to the "Backyard BBQ" dining we imagined, with the most delicious pulled pork sandwiches and sliders. In addition, our cake was absolutely gorgeous! They elevate the simple Pinterest picture I sent, making our cake even more memorable! In addition, the staff were so amazing! They were COVID-conscious, kind, and thoughtful throughout the night. I HIGHLY recommend Celebration on Wells!
Like many couples in 2020 we decided to make the difficult decision to cancel our large 250 person wedding and instead opt for a much more intimate gathering... less than 3 months from our wedding date. Finding and working with the Celebration team made the transition much less stressful.
We weren't able to get in for a tasting due to timing, however with their recommendations and other reviews, everything turned out delicious! Included in our package was 2 appetizers, a full buffet (with something for everyone!), the bar and even the cake. You truly cannot beat the prices, and the quality of what you get is amazing.
The Celebration team went above and beyond our expectations helping with things like adjusting our timeline when the groom and I were running late on the wedding day, putting out our late night snack and having incredible, friendly staff all around.
We could not recommend Celebration on Wells enough!
I can't even begin to explain how much we loved Celebration! First of all the staff is amazing and the food! My husband and I are foodies and this was not typical wedding food. I want to get married all over again to work with Kyle and Charlee! 1000% recommended!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2019
Hi Liz, It was great to work with you and Matt too! We wish you all the best!!
This past weekend was my first experience working with Celebration on Wells as a Month of Coordinator. They provided the linens, bar service, catering, sweets table, and late night pizza. The food was delicious, the servers were polite, and the set up/clean up was seamless. It was a pleasure working with the team at Celebration on Wells.
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2019
Thank you, Jenna! It was a pleasure working with you and your team! We look forward to working with you in the future.
Celebration on Wells did a great job at our wedding reception! They offer a bar and dinner package that literally includes everything you need. The food was delicious and Henri and all of the staff are so kind and easy to work with. Would highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2019
Hi Jordyn,
We are so glad you enjoyed your special day! It was a pleasure working with you!
We used Celebration for our wedding earlier this month and could not have been happier. Henri and his team were amazing on the day and we have received so many compliments on the food from our guests. We went with the Lady of the Lake package and it was such a great value and provided ample options. We had the beef tenderloin and chicken marsala for our mains and both were very tasty! The biggest hit for the evening however was the late night taco bar and I think that is one thing our guests will not forget. We were very happy with the customer service Celebrations offered leading up to and during the event. During the event, Henri worked with his team to ensure everything ran smoothly, looked and tasted amazing and as a result we did not have to worry about a thing! We could not have been happier and would definitely use them again. Thanks so much Henri, Kyle, Jocelyn and Charlie!
Response from the Vendor on 06/17/2019
Jennifer, thank you so much for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you on your special day! The venue looked great, and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the food and our staff. Best of luck to you and Wade! -Henri
My wife and I used Celebration On Wells for our wedding reception venue and we were beyond pleased. Henri was amazing to work with! Ever since our first email, Henri was very attentive to our needs and requests. We visited and loved the space. The bar has so much character and has plenty of seating. We also liked that it was somewhat separate from the main dining room, you were able to have a conversation in there with the DJ in the other room. Henri was great working with us on gluten-free options that we requested during our tasting. The food was very good and presented beautifully on the day of the wedding. We had numerous people telling us how great dinner was. They did a wonderful job of making our wedding very special.
Henri was so easy to work with on what could be a stressful process. The bar was packed and they handled it, the food was delicious and we never felt stressed. That is a winning combination on your wedding day! Don't delay, plan on using Celebration on Wells for your wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2019
Thank you so much for the feedback. It was a pleasure to work with you two! We appreciate you giving us an opportunity for your special night. We hope you got your cocktail napkins back in the mail! -Henri
Celebrations on Wells were absolutely amazing. Charlie and Henri helped us to make the process as easy and seamless as possible. We did the Fiesta Bar (Taco Bar) and it was AWESOME. Our guests continue to tell us it was some of the best wedding food they have ever had. They went above and beyond to make the food unique to us, and so incredibly good. From the Gazpacho shooters to the guacamole bar, to the sauteed squash everything was amazing. The best thing about working with them is that they bent over backward to help us with every single detail, without charging us for every move we made. They were so incredible in working with, highly recommend Celebrations on Wells.
We used COW for our wedding in July 201 8 and had a great experience with the whole team. From the first planning meeting to the actual wedding everything went smooth and we felt very well taken care off.
For the “big day” we worked with Henri to make sure everything went well. Their team arrived with enough time to get done what needed to be done and make some adjustments where needed. We enjoyed the food and had great feedback from our guests as well. Staff was friendly and made our guests feel welcome. We can highly recommend Celebration on Wells for your wedding and other special event in the Lake Geneva area!
We had a very long engagement (2+ years), and the caterer was one of the first things we booked after the venue. Our experience with Celebration was great. The free tasting with lots of goodies thrown in to book with them (including a champagne sabering, which they let my husband do!) was amazing. The food is top notch, farm to table, savory and delicious! They were able to accommodate dietary restrictions easily, and they let us pick a few different ways to do appetizers. They brought up some apps to the head table, so my husband and I could sample what we ordered, as none of them were passed to us (we were taking pictures at that time). The communication was a little confusing at times, but it was always cleared up. The staff was so friendly the night of! They even danced with us when they were done cleaning up the buffet - so much fun!
We were also not able to sell alcohol on the premises, and Celebrations has packages that include alcohol in the per plate cost, so it was extremely affordable to have an open bar with a bartender all night!
I would gladly recommend Celebrations to anyone getting married near Lake Geneva, Milwaukee, or northern IL! The food and service was impeccable!
We had rehearsal dinner at Bella Vista Suites, our wedding ceremony at Bella Vista Suites and our cocktail hour/dinner/dancing at Celebrations on Wells (120 guests), then a Continental breakfast for our guests the next morning at Bella Vista Suites. Celebration catered all of our events flawlessly. They have some beautiful appetizers. And the tenderloin was rare enough, and there was plenty of it!
Henri took amazing care of me (the bride) both nights, making sure we were on track and that I had a drink! They know what they're doing! We were very happy that we hired Celebrations on Wells Catering and their venue.
Celebration On Wells Catering was the perfect vendor for our wedding reception. They were professional, on time, courteous, and willing to accommodate our guests many dietary restrictions. Particularly during the last couple of weeks leading up to the reception, Henri promptly answered our frequent and often repetitive questions about our wedding buffet and was patient while we waited for our final guests to return their RSVPs for the final guest count. Celebration also set up our wedding reception the night before the wedding (so there was no rush to set up on the day of) and they took care of everything during and after the reception for the buffet and guests (so we did not have to worry about it). Henri was also very responsive to us during the wedding reception, making sure myself and my husband were able to try all of the food we ordered (even bringing us the cocktail hour appetizers at one point to make sure we tried what we ordered). We and our guests loved our food throughout the evening and we would recommend using Celebration On Wells Catering for your special event.
Response from the Vendor on 01/21/2019
Hi Katherine,
We are so glad that we were able to be a part of your special day. We do our very best to make our brides happy so they can enjoy their special day.
We had an amazing wedding weekend! Celebration on Wells was wonderful and made the day and night for us! Kyle went above and beyond, we can not thank him enough! Nancy, Ashley, and Henry were awesome and on top of their game! We could not have asked for a more memorable and perfect day!
Celebration on Wells Catering was very helpful. We did a tasting with them and they did a great job providing a variety of options. Their food was so good we had them cater our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. They also did a great job with our bar service and wedding cake. I couldn't ask for a better caterer!!!
They couldn't have made things easier! I planned from out of state and no question was too many or insignificant to them. They made amazing suggestions, were confident in their work, and were so accommodating to my requests and alterations to our menu. Our entire event was seamless. They did everything with great timing, were present, but subtle, and polite and friendly. They did an incredible job setting up our tables and even took them down for us. They very much exceeded our expectations. We got great compliments on the wonderful appetizers and the chicken florentine. If you want an affordable caterer that does it all, look no further.
We had Celebrations as our caterer. We had a sit down dinner that includes 2 appetizers, salad and 4 entrees. We also included a gelato bar that was a hit with the guests, while watching the fireworks.
The food was good and warm. We had crab cakes and satay chicken as our appetizers and they were yummy! We had beef, hen, salmon and stuffed green peppers as our entree and our guests were stuffed (especially those who ordered hen. The hen was HUGE!)
Overall, we were pleased with their food and glad we went with them.
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422 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI | We service within a 25 mile radius of Lake Geneva, WI
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Charlie Lorenzi
Owner
Over 30 years of catering experience
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