At the venue
We cook, we serve, you eat
Full buffet setup at your venue with packages built around the headcount.
See packagesWedding catering since 1953
Weddings
Bratwurst bars, burger buffets, ribeye stations. We cater on-site at venues across Wisconsin, send the truck where it makes sense, and host smaller events upstairs.
A Wisconsin wedding is its own thing. The dinner that fits it isn’t a hotel banquet plate — it’s the food guests actually finish. Brats off the grill, burgers cooked hot, sides that aren’t decorative. The kind of dinner couples remember because their friends ate it instead of pushing it around.
State Street Brats caters weddings three ways: a buffet at the venue, the Bratmobile parked on-site, or the upstairs at the restaurant for the rehearsal dinner. Sometimes all three across one weekend.
Three ways to feed the day
Buffet, truck, or upstairs
Truck on-site
The Bratmobile pulls up
The truck handles cocktail hour, late-night, or the whole reception.
Book the truckRehearsal upstairs
The night before, on State Street
Take over the upstairs for the rehearsal dinner — full bar, full kitchen, no setup on your end.
Tour the upstairsWedding packages
Starting points, not boxes
Four named buffets and a shorter list of stations. Every menu finalizes at the tasting.
Wedding buffet — guest count flexible
Bratwurst Bar Buffet
- Red Brats and White Brats off the grill
- Stopped-counting-at-fourteen mustards
- Sauerkraut, kraut chow, grilled onions
- Pretzel buns available
- Sides built around the bar
Custom quote
See the packageTailored for the true bratwurst aficionado. Final menu confirmed at tasting.
Wedding buffet — guest count flexible
Burger Bliss Buffet
- Avocado Bacon Swiss Burger
- Stella's Wisco 3-Cheese Burger
- Build-your-own toppings line
- Fries on the side
Custom quote
See the packageFinal menu and sides confirmed at tasting.
Wedding buffet — guest count flexible
Ribeye Steak Sandwich Bar
- Sliced ribeye, cooked to order at the bar
- Toasted rolls
- Sautéed onions and peppers
- Cheese options including pepper jack and provolone
Custom quote
See the packageLive-action station — staff slice and build sandwiches in front of guests.
Wedding buffet — guest count flexible
Chicken Tender Bar
- Hand-breaded chicken tenders
- The full sauce lineup
- Tender-friendly sides
Custom quote
See the packagePairs well as a second bar alongside Bratwurst or Burger.
Wedding buffet — guest count flexible
Bone-In Wing Bar
- Bone-in wings, multiple sauces
- Carrots, celery, ranch, blue cheese
- The full condiment lineup
Custom quote
See the packageWorks as a late-night second wave or a primary bar for casual receptions.
À la carte
Add to any package
Pretzel bites, late-night sliders, coffee bars, bar packages — the full add-on list lives on the packages page.
From real weddings
Couples, after the fact
State Street Brats catered my wedding and it was amazing! Everyone absolutely loved it. Thank you for everything!
Katie B.WeddingFor our wedding, we did not want to go the traditional dry chicken route for our dinner. We stumbled across State Street Brats while searching the internet. It honestly could not have gone smoother on the day of our wedding. Everyone loved the tailgate feel of our dinner. The food was AMAZING. We are still getting compliments on how good dinner was over a week later. If you are like us and in search of something different for your wedding dinner, State Street Brats would be an awesome choice.
TravisWedding · 2022My grandparents, parents, and I have enjoyed these brats for years since growing up. The best man didn't even like brats, and he said it was one of the best things he had ever eaten.
KatieWedding · 2022
Common questions
Weddings, answered
Travel range, headcount tiers, tastings, bar service, deposits.
Can we schedule a tasting?
Yes. Tastings happen at the restaurant in downtown Madison — we’ll set a time once your inquiry comes in.
What’s included in wedding catering?
A customizable menu — appetizers, mains, sides, desserts — plus setup, serving staff, and cleanup. Brats are usually on the menu somewhere. Final shape gets locked at the tasting.
Do you do venue restrictions?
If your venue has catering rules, send them over. We’ll figure it out.
Will you travel for a wedding?
We’ve cooked weddings all over Wisconsin and into the surrounding states. If your venue is on a map, we’ll figure out how to get the brats there. Tell us where in the inquiry and we’ll quote travel as part of the package.
Can we book the truck for a rehearsal dinner?
Yes. The Bratmobile does plenty of rehearsal dinners — backyard, brewery, park. Mention it in the wedding inquiry and we’ll quote both the wedding day and the rehearsal together.
Wedding inquiry
Tell us about the day
Wedding date, venue (or "still looking"), guest count range, and which service mode you're picturing. Tastings happen at the restaurant once a date is on the calendar. We reply within two business days. Booking windows tend to run six to twelve months out — earlier is easier.