From Scratch Catering

From Scratch Catering Bringing home-cooked meals to your event
Weddings, corporate events, parties + more
Serving Milwaukee, Chicago, Madison + beyond
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Hello, my name is Donna Erickson, Executive Chef and Owner of "From Scratch Catering." It is hard to believe, but I have been catering for over 20+ years, serving hundreds of clients, while satisfying thousands of palates. From intimate dinner parties to corporate lunches and elaborate wedding feasts, I have had the joy and privilege of doing it all. Born and raised in the beautiful and historic T

own of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, I felt this would be the perfect environment to locate my business. Three generations of home-made recipes, using only the freshest of ingredients, have laid a foundation for the From Scratch menu. Add to this the modern touch that will attract any palate, any style, any need, and you have the distinction that is uniquely "From Scratch." Whether it is a full-service event or a quick drop-off, our entire team is passionate about catering. Our warm and friendly style is centered on the personal needs of the client. We want to serve you by putting the “special” into your special occasion. Rest assured, we will do our best to make your event seamless, your meal tasty, and your budget affordable. I must say, we pride ourselves in making your meal look absolutely inviting. Your guests deserve the “wow factor.” Around here, we believe presentation is everything... of course, the taste will have you coming back for more! At From Scratch we are convinced that great tasting food is only half of your expectation. Our mission is to serve our clients from start to finish. From your first call with our event coordinators, to our prep and service staff, you will find an organization passionate about catering and committed to personal service. My staff and I would love the opportunity to serve you. Call today and let us know how we can make your event memorable. Until then...

Bon Appétit,

Donna Erickson
Executive Chef and Owner

Just some of our favorite things we made this year 😍😋From our famous mac and cheese to our crowd-favorite goat cheese ta...
12/26/2024

Just some of our favorite things we made this year 😍😋

From our famous mac and cheese to our crowd-favorite goat cheese tartlets (and everything in between!), each dish is crafted with love and served with care.

Which one would you try first? 💚

Happy holidays from the From Scratch family to yours 💚This kitchen prep crew has been working hard to get all your food ...
12/23/2024

Happy holidays from the From Scratch family to yours 💚

This kitchen prep crew has been working hard to get all your food ready for your holiday events, and now they'll be taking a well-deserved week off for the holiday 🎄

We'll be back to the shop next week and these ladies will be back to being the MVPs behind all of the beautiful food you see at your weddings and events 🙌

Until then, have a very, very Merry Christmas! ✨❤️

This gorgeous Pritzlaff wedding was truly one of the most magical weddings we had the honor of catering this year and we...
12/12/2024

This gorgeous Pritzlaff wedding was truly one of the most magical weddings we had the honor of catering this year and we were grinning from ear to ear the entire time! ✨

Thank you to this couple for choosing us to be part of such a special day 💚

Sydney and Ryan's wedding was the most beautiful summer day 🥹💚From Sydney's stunning gown to the gorgeous ceremony setti...
12/09/2024

Sydney and Ryan's wedding was the most beautiful summer day 🥹💚

From Sydney's stunning gown to the gorgeous ceremony setting, the love on their faces as they looked into each other's eyes, and the energy from the guests — it was truly a magical day in every way! ✨

Thank you for choosing us as your caterer and letting us celebrate your day with you! 🫶

Photography: Daisy Fields Photography
Dress: Bliss Bridal Allure Bridals
Venue: Foundry 45
Catering: Scratch Catering
Hair & Makeup: salonnoircedarburg

Congratulations, Christine & Andrew! 💍💚Thank you for choosing From Scratch as your caterer; it was an honor serving you ...
12/04/2024

Congratulations, Christine & Andrew! 💍💚

Thank you for choosing From Scratch as your caterer; it was an honor serving you on your big day!

Photographer: Photosbyjop
Venue: Cedarburg Art Museum
Event Rentals: Equipment Rentals Inc
Florals: Sendik's
Catering: From Scratch Catering

11/19/2024

Shari is more than just our pastry chef—she is an artist creating special memories for our customers with every single dessert.

Whether it's baking your wedding cake or hand-layering our famous shortbread bars, she puts her heart and soul into everything she creates.

Watch this video to see more of Shari's passion for what she does.

We think you’ll love her as much as we do by the end of this video! 💚

In case you thought we were biased when we talked last week about how much how loved the tomato tartlet is...we'll just ...
11/16/2024

In case you thought we were biased when we talked last week about how much how loved the tomato tartlet is...we'll just let this sweet comment speak for itself 🥹💚

Thank you so much to every single one of you who has ever given us a thoughtful review, left a meaningful comment, or shared a compliment with us!

Your kind words mean the world to us as a small, family-run business; we are so grateful for the From Scratch community!

We know that the little things make all the difference during your wedding or event.Whether it's by taking the extra tim...
10/25/2024

We know that the little things make all the difference during your wedding or event.

Whether it's by taking the extra time to make sure your citrus-infused water looks as beautiful as the rest of your event, adding custom floral garnishes to your table settings to match your wedding florals, or including your favorite snacks in your grazing table...
..we're committed to making every detail of your special day absolutely perfect.

Because when it comes to your big day, there's no such thing as too much attention to detail. ✨

A moment for hors d'oeuvres 🤌🤌🤌We think that a passed appetizer is such an amazing way to elevate a wedding cocktail hou...
10/18/2024

A moment for hors d'oeuvres 🤌🤌🤌

We think that a passed appetizer is such an amazing way to elevate a wedding cocktail hour; it's the ultimate way to keep people happy, fed, and raving about your wedding while they wait for dinner 👏

In these photos, you see three of our classics—goat cheese tartlets, swiss lemon scallops, and bruschetta—but we've got a whole menu's worth of appetizers for your wedding or event. Just send us a message, and we'll craft up a menu for you 💚

We believe your food should look as good as it tastes.One of the best parts of your job is getting to know the vibe of y...
10/09/2024

We believe your food should look as good as it tastes.

One of the best parts of your job is getting to know the vibe of your wedding or event and planning a menu and tablescape that fit that vibe.

The vibe for this wedding: soft, floral, elegant, romantic 🌸

How'd we do?!

10/04/2024

Meet Marlee: our ray of sunshine, energizer bunny, and everyone's favorite person to be around.

Marlee may be the baby of the family, but she is an integral force on our team, whether it's creating the ultimate charcuterie board, going on a grocery run, taking lead in the kitchen during our event days, or making everyone around her smile.

We love her attention to detail, hardworking, can-do attitude, and constant ability to make any day feel like so much FUN.

If you haven't met her yet, we can't wait for you to meet her; we have a feeling you'll love her just as much as we do!

09/30/2024

We're still over the moon about seeing so many of you at Festivals of Cedarburg Harvest Fest 🥹💚

Thank you to everyone who came out, rain or shine, to get your mac + cheese, spice cake and of course, everyone's favorite: almond tea! 🧋

If you're into running/walking, petting dogs or eating pancakes.....then we'll see you Saturday for the 2024 Mel's Chari...
09/24/2024

If you're into running/walking, petting dogs or eating pancakes...
..then we'll see you Saturday for the 2024 Mel's Charities Family Fun Run/Walk.

Sign up now to do a 5K for a good cause and then refuel with a delicious pancake breakfast served by us 🥞

https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Cedarburg/MelsFunRunWalk

See you soon! 👋

Important Update: We're Rained Out at Wine & Harvest Fest, But the Deliciousness Continues!We may not be able to enjoy H...
09/22/2024

Important Update: We're Rained Out at Wine & Harvest Fest, But the Deliciousness Continues!

We may not be able to enjoy Harvest Fest outside today due to the rain, but don't worry-the food is still ON!

Come by our shop starting at 11 AM today to grab all the festival favorites you were looking forward to, Mac N Cheese, Spice Cake and Almond Tea.

We will be selling the usual single servings you find out at our booth as well as larger portions to take home to the family.

Where: From Scratch Catering
When: Starting at 11 AM TODAY!

Don't let the weather dampen your appetite— swing by to grab some delicious goodies.

Message us if you have any questions. See you soon!

See you THIS WEEKEND at Festivals of Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival! 🍂😋We are so excited, and we're already starting ...
09/19/2024

See you THIS WEEKEND at Festivals of Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival! 🍂😋

We are so excited, and we're already starting preparations to bring all your crowd favorites to you this weekend! 😍

Stop by the From Scratch booth right in front of the Rivoli Theatre and say hello to us while getting your favorite From Scratch dishes🍴😋

09/11/2024

Introducing Donna's garden: where it all started for us 💚

Donna's garden is so much more than where we grow your fresh food; it's become her pride and joy, our gathering place and our place to build community.

This space means so much to her and to all of us, too, and we hope this video helps give you a peek into why that is.

From our hearts, our hands, and our garden to your table, From Scratch Catering is committed to creating tasty memories that last a lifetime and always serving you with love.

Showering one of our wedding coordinators, Addie Mytas! She requested an Italian/Tuscany themed baby shower in honor of ...
07/02/2024

Showering one of our wedding coordinators, Addie Mytas! She requested an Italian/Tuscany themed baby shower in honor of her soon-to-be, son.

We hope to see you at Witte's Vegetable Farm LLC Bridge Rd Cedarburg for this beautiful evening!
07/02/2024

We hope to see you at Witte's Vegetable Farm LLC Bridge Rd Cedarburg for this beautiful evening!

UPDATE: We had amazing number of individuals sign up for our farm to table dinner this week. At this time, ALL SEATS ARE TAKEN. We will let you know if any seats open up. Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

We are pleased to announce that we are hosting our first ever farm to table dinner! 😁 We would love for you to join us on Thursday, September 5th for a delicious, preset meal full of Witte’s fresh produce created by From Scratch Catering. Please call Susie at 262-377-1423 or email her at [email protected] for more information or to reserve your seat! ❤️

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N56W6287 Center Street
Cedarburg, WI
53012

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12626184661

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Hand-picked ingredients, personal touches, and a whole lot of love goes into each and every one of Shari's handmade pastries. 🫶 Have you ever tried one of her famous desserts?! If so, which one is your favorite? 😋 #dessertsgram #ourfoodstories #homemadedesserts #eatdessertfirst #tastydessert #lovesweets #sweettooth #dessertsofinstagram #holidaybaking

Find yourself a vendor that pays attention to the little things 💚 From the freshly zested lemon to the hand-cut fresh herbs, we are committed to making every detail of your meal absolutely perfect. Because when it comes to your wedding or event, there’s no such thing as too much attention to detail. #WeddingCatering #LocalWeddings #WeddingDetails #ReceptionDetails #DetailsMatter #WeddingInspiration #EventCatering #WeddingRefreshments

Meet Our Pastry Chef
Meet Our Pastry Chef

Shari is more than just our pastry chef—she is an artist creating special memories for our customers with every single dessert. Whether it's baking your wedding cake or hand-layering our famous shortbread bars, she puts her heart and soul into everything she creates. Watch this video to see more of Shari's passion for what she does. We think you’ll love her as much as we do by the end of this video! 💚 #cedarburgwisconsin #artinthekitchen #familybusiness #supportfamilybusiness #wisconsincatering #localbusinessowners #madefromscratch

Is it an art piece, or is it one of our famous charcuterie boards? (Or maybe it's both!?) If you want to elevate your holiday event with a gorgeous, custom charcuterie board, give us a call! 💚 #localisbetter #supportfamilybusiness #comesayhi #cedarburgwi #scratchkitchen #chacuterieboard

Friendly reminder that if you want us to cater your holiday event, the time to reach out is now 💚 Also, how is it already November—where has the year gone?! #madefreshdaily #localingredients #holidaycatering #cedarburgwisconsin #cedarburgwi #livelovelocal #holidayevents

What a perfectly sweet and romantic day for Emily & Avelino 💚 Rain may not have been a part of the plans for the day, but we think it made the whole day even more cozy and intimate. Thank you for letting us be a part of your big day! 💍 Photographer: Larissa Marie Photography Ceremony & Reception: Birch Wedding Dress: Made With Love – Bucci's Bridal Alterations: Anka's Alterations Wedding Shoes: katespadenewyork Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo – missrubybridalboutique Groom/Groomsman Suits: harleysco Make-up Artist & Hair Stylist: Sora Fiamma Florist: Bank of Flowers Catering: From Scratch Catering Wedding Cake: Cake and Bake DJ: Sound By Design Wedding Coordinator: Bank of Flowers #weddingmenu #weddingplanningbegins #weddingcoordination #weddingplans #weddingreceptionideas #luxewedding #eventdetails #placesettings

We love dogs, the color pink, and a bridal party where everyone is the best of friends—so it's safe to say this day is still one of our favorite weddings of all time. Photographer: Maison Meredith Photography Venue: Fête, inc. Dress: White Dress Bridal Boutique Caterer: From Scratch Catering Videographer: OpenBox Events Dessert: Ashlyn's Sweet Revenge DJ: Milwaukee Airwaves Rentals: Relics Rentals #weddinginspo #wisconsinwedding #wisconsinbride #milwaukeewedding #milwaukeebride #marriedinmilwaukee #mkewedding #mkeweddingplanner #mkebride

We love it when our couples think outside of the box—and who doesn't love a good brunch?! Throwback to the sweetest brunch wedding at @thevillamke with all the romantic, boho vibes 💚 Photography: Bibury + Row Venue: Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum Catering: From Scratch Catering Florals: Belle Fiori, Ltd. Veil: Miss Ruby Bridal Boutique Hair & Makeup: Avenue M Salon & Spa Hair accessories: Jaxie #midwestbride #weddingpros #brunchwedding #wedchicago #adventurebride

Our crowd-favorite bruschetta: fresh Roma tomatoes are diced and mixed with garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. We serve this garden-fresh taste with our toasted baguettes and top it with Asiago cheese. This recipe, along with many others we serve, is a tried and true recipe that's been in our family for years and years. We're so thankful for all of the generations who have influenced our master menu list; From Scratch wouldn't be the same without you! 💚 #scratchcooking #grandmasrecipe #thecookfeed #foodfun #familyrecipes #madefromscratch #fromscratch #fallfood

Is it bad that watching this video back has us craving our own pizza? 🫣🤤 To make our pear and gorgonzola pizza, we press our fluffy pizza dough on a well-seasoned stone and top it with Swiss cheese, thinly sliced pears, a sprinkle of blue cheese, and toasted walnuts. We bake it until golden, drizzle it with balsamic glaze, and serve it piping hot. This passed app is the most beautiful and rustic beginning to the rest of your evening—your guests will be raving about the food before dinner even arrives! #marriedinmilwaukee #weddingvenue #milwaukeebride #midwestbride #fullservicecatering #weddingflorist #milwaukeecaterer #cedarburg #cedarburgwi

Meet Marlee
Meet Marlee

Meet Marlee: our ray of sunshine, energizer bunny, and everyone's favorite person to be around. Marlee may be the baby of the family, but she is an integral force on our team, whether it's creating the ultimate charcuterie board, going on a grocery run, taking lead in the kitchen during our event days, or making everyone around her smile. We love her attention to detail, hardworking, can-do attitude, and constant ability to make any day feel like so much FUN. If you haven't met her yet, we can't wait for you to meet her; we have a feeling you'll love her just as much as we do! #localbusinessowners #supportfamilybusiness #wehavethebestcustomers #wisconsinsmallbusiness #smalltownlove #wisconsinbusiness

Harvest Fest Recap
Harvest Fest Recap

We're still over the moon about seeing so many of you at Festivals of Cedarburg Harvest Fest 🥹💚 Thank you to everyone who came out, rain or shine, to get your mac + cheese, spice cake and of course, everyone's favorite: almond tea! 🧋 #cedarburg #cedarburgwisconsin #cedarburgfest #cedarburgwineandharvestfest #cedarburgwi #wineharvest

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Hello, my name is Donna Erickson, Executive Chef and Owner of "From Scratch Catering." It is hard to believe, but I have been catering for over 17 years, serving hundreds of clients, while satisfying thousands of palates. From intimate dinner parties to corporate lunches and elaborate wedding feasts, I have had the joy and privilege of doing it all. Born and raised in the beautiful and historic Town of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, I felt this would be the perfect environment to locate my business. Three generations of home-made recipes, using only the freshest of ingredients, have laid a foundation for the From Scratch menu. Add to this the modern touch that will attract any palate, any style, any need, and you have the distinction that is uniquely "From Scratch." Whether it is a full-service event or a quick drop-off, our entire team is passionate about catering. Our warm and friendly style is centered on the personal needs of the client. We want to serve you by putting the “special” into your special occasion. Rest assured, we will do our best to make your event seamless, your meal tasty, and your budget affordable. I must say, we pride ourselves in making your meal look absolutely inviting. Your guests deserve the “wow factor.” Around here, we believe presentation is everything... of course, the taste will have you coming back for more! At From Scratch we are convinced that great tasting food is only half of your expectation. Our mission is to serve our clients from start to finish. From your first call to our Event Coordinator, Lucy Weller, to our prep and service staff, you will find an organization passionate about catering and committed to personal service. My staff and I would love the opportunity to serve you. Call today and let us know how we can make your event memorable. Until then... Bon Appétit, Donna Erickson Executive Chef and Owner Addie Mytas Wedding & Event Coordinator Emmie Erickson Corporate Event Coordinator