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On WeddingWire since 2016

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 We’re here to help you scrap those outdated traditions, and serve a wedding meal that’s fun, unconventional, and totally you.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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Frequently asked questions

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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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
142 Reviews
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98% Recommended by couples
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Wooden Paddle is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding catering. The food is described as delicious, with guests raving about the pizzas, appetizers, salads, and dessert. The staff, including Miriam, Chloe, and Joelle, are praised for their helpfulness and responsiveness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The catering team is commended for accommodating dietary restrictions and providing excellent service. Overall, customers highly recommend Wooden Paddle for its unique and tasty catering options.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Wooden Paddle is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding catering. The food is described as delicious, with guests raving about the pizzas, appetizers, salads, and dessert. The staff, including Miriam, Chloe, and Joelle, are praised for their helpfulness and responsiveness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The catering team is commended for accommodating dietary restrictions and providing excellent service. Overall, customers highly recommend Wooden Paddle for its unique and tasty catering options.

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Mary K. Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wooden Paddle Wedding

Wooden Paddle catered our wedding on 12/15 and we could not have been happier! From the initial tasting to the night of the wedding, the crew at Wooden Paddle (specifically Miriam*) made the process simple and stress free! After going to a million weddings with the boring options of ‘meat, fish, or veggie’… we knew that was not the route we wanted to take for our own celebration. As a couple who eats pizza multiple times a week, who come from pizza loving families, we knew we had to give our guests the best wedding zas we could find… and we hit the jackpot with Wooden Paddle! The quality of pizzas, salads, pastas, and apps were aligned with the quality of their staff: outstanding! The food was fresh and hot on every table. Our guests are still raving about the wedding meal, and how often does that happen after a wedding of 220?? (Never!!) We’ve even had guests ask us for the address to Wooden Paddle so they can go there for dinner! Thank you to everyone at Wooden Paddle who made our night so memorable. We can’t wait to spend our future birthdays, anniversaries, and special events with you at the restaurant!
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Nora Z. Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Caterers

We absolutely loved Wooden Paddle, and we picked the perfect caterer for our wedding! We knew immediately after our tasting that it was going to be the right fit for our big day. Miriam was phenomenal during the planning process, and she handled every request. Chloe handled our week of details, and it went so smoothly. They were able to accommodate all of our guests including those with food allergies. Our guests raved about the food from the appetizers to the dessert pizza! We are still getting messages about how insanely good the food was -- and we are already planning a date night at the restaurant with some friends. The staff was truly unbelievable. Friendly, warm, and attentive. They were so professional and helpful the entire night. We even got the chance to build our own pizza before the ceremony! We cannot thank Wooden Paddle and the entire team enough for their exceptional work. We seriously enjoyed every minute of our day, and so much of that was thanks to them. The team at WP completely understood what we wanted, and we completely trusted them to follow through. They made everything easy, and it allowed us just to enjoy and be completely in the moment -- with some of the most delicious pizza we have ever had!! We highly recommend and would use them again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Wooden Paddle!!
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Josh L. Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further! Wooden Paddle should be your ONLY choice!

Wooden Paddle is the perfect caterer for a wedding, plain and simple! We knew it was an excellent choice, but after our tasting, we knew 100% it was the right fit for our big day. All the point of contacts we worked with were wonderful. They were able to accommodate all our guests, including those with food allergies. Throughout the night, we received so many compliments on the tastiness of the food. We are still getting messages about how fun and unique a wedding food experience it was. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and very attentive. We even got the chance to make our own pizza before the ceremony! We cannot thank Wooden Paddle and the entire team enough for their exceptional work. We highly recommend and would use them again without hesitation. Thank you so much Wooden Paddle!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

Team

Joelle, Chloe, Nicole, and Miriam
Joelle, Chloe, Nicole, and Miriam
Directors of Catering

Hey there! We are Joelle, Chloe, Nicole, and Miriam. For every event, there are loads of little details that play a crucial role in making your vision become a reality. And we believe that when they all come together seamlessly, you’re able to be fully present and really, really enjoy celebrating with your nearest & dearest. We work behind the scenes to ensure just that. Let’s chat and see if we’re a good fit!

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Tim Tab Studios Tim Tab Studios Wedding Photographers

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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