Wendi's Kitchen & Catering

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Wendi's Kitchen & Catering

Wendi's Catering wants your event to be Successful, be a corporate event, Wedding, Private event. We will work with you to determine your wishes and needs.
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We are available to cater at your site 24 hours for Distribution sites and Corporate events Ever since I was a young girl, I have always had a passion for comfort food. This was the case from toasting marshmallows when I was two years old to grilling out as a teenager in a large family, and even to working food service jobs growing up. When you are used to such a big family in a small house, you l

earn to live off the land and the food that it blesses you with. Much of what I learned about catering came from my twelve years working at the Longaberger Company. Having worked in multiple positions, eventually I took over their banquet and catering facility, which taught me food cost and how to manage an event from beginning to end. It was truly a working education. Not long after that work I came to Columbus and worked for Applebee’s, which taught me more about how to do high volume in a fast pace. After a few years, I needed a break and stepped back for a few months. Then I ran into Mary Lou Callander. Mary Lou knew me from my days at Longaberger; she actually sold baskets for them I had originally met her there. When I was doing a baby shower for a friend of mine, she recognized me and asked me what I was doing. I told her I was taking a break from everything and was cleaning apartments. She was disappointed to hear that I was not catering, because I loved it and did it well. Before I knew it, Mary Lou had me doing events at her home and also here at the Thirsty Turtle (she owned it at the time). Also, I began operating a mobile concession stand selling all kinds of dishes and sandwiches. It was a huge success! When I asked Mary Lou what I should name my business, I’ll never forget her response: “Duh? Wendi’s Wagon!” With my last name being Wagner with a mobile unit, to her it was a no-brainer! Mary Lou believed in me, and I would not be here today if it were not for her.

230328_108299025925727_2128431_nMore catering projects with some new clients began to open up. On one day, we fed 1,200 people three different meals in two locations in less than twelve hours. It wasn’t long after that I was introduced to Kevin Gorham from the Pizza Cottage, who built a dream kitchen in Buckeye Lake. It was part of an operation that was closed down, and it was perfect for our needs, despite the distance from Columbus. We spent a lot of time on the road. When the economy took a hit in 2009, it impacted the catering business. That’s when we decided to open the carry-out restaurant out of our operations center at Buckeye Lake. From that point on we slowly started picking up more corporate clients, in addition to private events such as weddings and parties. But we also knew that we needed a more central location. Mary Lou’s son, Ron Callandar, had introduced me to Chip Brooks at Old 40 Tavern in Bexley, and we helped them get their kitchen up and running while still catering events. The catering just kept growing and growing and no advertising whatsoever. Not long after, the opportunity to partner in opening up a full kitchen came back here to the Thirsty Turtle Tavern with Ron Callander, who bought the business out of Mary Lou’s estate upon her passing. With a great acquisition of the kitchen equipment from Kevin Gorham in Buckeye Lake, and some major expansion and renovation here at the Thirsty Turtle Tavern, we are pleased to offer true, comfort food from Wendi’s Kitchen, made from only the freshest ingredients.

08/05/2024

18th year serving up grub Hartford Fair
It’s our working get away!
Catering will reopen August 12th 2024
We are thankful grateful for our clients.
www.wendiskitchen.com

06/16/2024

Happy Fathers Day!

06/11/2024

I want to say “ Thank You” to our clients for all your support for the past 18 years. Your support helps us to give back into our communities.

My home town Frazeysburg was hit by a F2 Tornado that went straight down the middle of town. We were able to provide grub for nearly 550 people who needed and deserved a great meal.

As,I was entering my home town, my first sight was a 100 plus year old home flattened. I continued to drive my heart sank and my eyes teared up.
Seeing it in person is so different than on social media etc.

Frazeysburg’s population is just a little over 1,000
It’s the town where everyone knows everyone.
Seeing first hand the resilience of the village is impeccable. I’m forever grateful for my home town as they reminded myself of why I do the things I do, because of my roots that taught us caring, loving, giving, supporting, encouraging through any challenge.

Thankful for all the volunteers who helped us serve the meals and everything that was needed to accomplish a goal.

Our Corporation sponsors thank you
Enterprise Commercial Trucks Obetz
Gordon Food Service Store tussing
Schwebels Bakery Hebron
Kraft Heinz Groveport

Most importantly my team! ❤️
I can not do the things I do without them.
I thank you for all your hard work and dedication 😇

05/29/2024

Help us wish Mike Carter my co pilot in the kitchen for nearly 15 years a very special
Happy 37th Birthday!!! 🥂

05/12/2024

We at Wendi’s Kitchen & Catering,
Wish all you moms a very Blessed Safe
Mother’s Day! 🌸🪻🌹🌻💐🌷🌺

05/04/2024

Our Clients & Supporter’s Rock..
“We THANK YOU” 💯💯💯🙌 for loving our grub!
Your support helps us give back to our community’s. That’s my passion along with what I luv to do!!

Get ready to fire up the grills at the proud dad cookout! Join us for a day of fun, food, and family activities. Meet special guest and Former Ohio State Star Cardale Jones, and let’s make it a day to remember!

Register here — PDC2024.eventbrite.com

Don’t miss out — bring your family and friends to celebraste fatherhood with us!

05/01/2024

Congratulations to “The Class of 2024”
Our Graduation Packages are available and we are booking up!
Visit our website @ www.wendiskitchen.com
for menu selections.
It’s our 18th year in business.
We value and appreciate all who have supported us through out the years. 🥂 We could not do it with out all of you! We Luv What We Do

03/17/2024

We are not only lucky to have such amazing client’s,
We are Blessed 🙌
We thank each of you who support and motivate us,allowing us to do what we love to do!
Have a Safe Blessed Happy St Pattie’s Day ☘️

01/07/2024

I’m deeply saddened to announce we lost a very special,amazing super woman on our accounting team, Invoicing, quotes, communications with our client’s.

“Katie Daniels” passed away on December 31st 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus on her 47th birthday.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Art Daniels along with her four daughters: Kiley Jo, Taytum Lynn, and their twins, Madelyn Mae and Maysen Isabel Daniels.

Katie was an amazing human being I was very blessed to have Katie as a part of our journey!
Katie is deeply missed as she kept myself sane through one of our blessed growth years to date. Katie Daniels fly high until we meet again 🙏

Today our family lost an amazing woman! For anyone who knows Katie, there is no explanation needed on how … Tiara Lester needs your support for Katie Daniels

12/25/2023

11/05/2023

The things that make you smile! We utilized our kitchen for the video! Proud to say we are providing the grub for this awesome event!
Over 1400 fathers signed to cook with the kiddos to date! ❤️❤️❤️

11/02/2023

We can’t THANK our clients, distribution sites and manufacturers sites enough for all the support through out our 17 year journey. We have been blessed with some amazing individuals. We want to show our gratitude every Holiday Season for your support by providing a great meal for your teams, associates and collages.
Please RSVP as soon as possible as we are nearing being completely booked.
Omygollies Desserts and Treats Columbus Oh
We Thank You for making our desserts.
www.wendiskitchen.com

10/27/2023

We are humbled to be a part of this awesome event! We thank everyone who has supported us throughout the years. Your support allowed us to give back into our communities.

05/28/2023

Congrats to the Class of 2023 🥂🥰

05/27/2023

2023 Giant Number Bread
Soon they will be giant subs !!!

05/14/2023

Have a Blessed Awesome Day! 🌺💐🌸🪻

04/09/2023

Have a safe blessed day! Happy Easter 🐣

03/22/2023

Graduation Packages are now available.
Visit our website @ www.wendiskitchen.com
for menu selections.
Giving our clients a big “Thank You”
We are entering our 17th year in business.
We value and appreciate you 🥂

03/12/2023

When your client says,
“We need a appetizer display” This is how we roll 24 ft Display of grub
🥂 NJW Renovations Unlimited thank you!

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from Wendi’s Kichen & Catering. Have a safe day

11/18/2022

We are Grateful for our clients! We love you all for loving our grub… Tis The Season 🦃🦃🦃

07/24/2022

New Menu’s Coming this fall..
We are testing the recipes … 😍❤️

07/13/2022

We Love What We Do…😍😍😍

07/08/2022

We are feeling official 🥂 A+ seal from the Better Business Bureau …
Our Clients, Motivator’s and Supporters
We thank you and WE appreciate all your support throughout the years!!!
You all made this possible

05/21/2022

Congratulations Graduates of 2022 🎓🎓🎓

Address

2695 Independence Village Ctr
Reynoldsburg, OH
43068

Website

http://www.wendiskitchen.com/

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“Our Giant 2023 Subs”

Venetian Style Vinegar Pork Chops Cooking our new menu items. Why vinegar? It creates a subtle tang that makes it impossible to stop eating. We tried one chop without the vinegar and it was kinda bland. Versatile eat it as a sandwich or main dish. #porkchops #vinegar #panko #goodgrub #madewithlove #foodlife #grub #iluvwhatido

We are now Hiring Line Cooks @FlannagansDublin.Apply in person after 4pm 6835 Caine Rd Columbus or email [email protected] .Must have strong work ethics with a friendly personality