Fundraisers

Our team loves giving back to our Milwaukee community and working for causes that feel greater than ourselves. That’s why our event planning experts look forward to planning your fundraiser event with so much excitement.

We make planning a fundraiser event in Milwaukee simple and successful with start-to-finish, full-service catering. Our custom menus and amazing venue partners make fundraiser events feel truly thoughtful and encourage donors to give generously. We work on every detail so that you can focus on your mission of making our community a better place.

Reaching Your Fundraising Goals

Our staff is prepared in advance for every fundraiser event. We understand that your fund-raising event has a purpose. We align ourselves with what you are working to accomplish from day one, meaning that our menus, service and more will support what you want to achieve.

Delicious Food to Encourage Donors

Our food is more than fresh ingredients for delicious chef-prepared appetizers, buffets, plated dinners and dessert tables. We create interactive presentations and chef action stations. Our passed hors d’oeuvres are served by Milwaukee’s and southeast Wisconsin’s finest serving staff. Our portion sizes are both appropriate and generous so as to fit your fundraiser event.

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Inspiration for Your Fundraisers

Planning Your Milwaukee Fundraiser

01 Understand Your Goals
02 Find the Venue
03 Customize Your Menu
04 Finalize the Details
05 Make It a Success!

First things first—let’s get to know each other! What’s the important purpose behind your fundraiser? How many guests are attending? How many tables would you like for your silent auction? Do you have a fun theme you’d like us to incorporate into your event? Tell us what’s most important, and we’ll start mapping out a plan together.
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Milwaukee has no shortage of incredible locations that would be ideal for a gala. We pride ourselves on the venue partnerships we’ve created that allow our clients to participate in exceptional experiences for important causes.

All of these venues have their own distinct personalities, capacities and conveniences, and each can be transformed into the ultimate fundraiser location. Feeling overwhelmed by the number of incredible venues to choose from? No worries! Our complimentary venue concierge pairs you with a Zilli professional who will give you an in-person tour of every venue that matches your specific vision.
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Our culinary professionals pride themselves on coming up with fresh, creative ways to delight all your fundraiser’s guests.

We cater in all capacities, including buffets, plated, cocktail receptions and passed hors d’oeuvres—paying attention to what’s trending and how to provide options that are unique. We can even put together a menu that fits your event’s theme.

In addition to exceptional fundraiser catering, we provide innovative mixology. Our expert team will whip up delicious refreshments that will make an impact on your dining experience.
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We understand that when it comes to planning a fundraiser, every decision—from the final menu to fun flair or essential equipment—is important. That’s exactly why you will be appointed with a dedicated event coordinator who will listen to your specific needs and be with you through each and every step.

We want you to feel comfortable and confident in every major decision. All the details from timelines to event setup will be squared away before your fundraiser. On the day of your event, you’ll have the peace of mind to enjoy your guests and the cause that has brought everyone together.
Leave the details to us—we actually enjoy sweating the small stuff. Get to know and trust your new catering and event partner, Zilli! Relieve yourself of added stress and responsibility and spend the time to enjoy what you have put together. We will make you look good; our “Zilli touch” promises you that every single day.
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Your Fundraiser Mission is Our Mission

Whether you’re looking to raise ten thousand dollars or a hundred thousand, our services are tailored to meeting your fundraising goals and raising awareness for your cause.

Custom & Unique Fundraiser Events

Give your fundraiser the “Zilli touch” with our one-of-a-kind everything approach. This means a custom menu, courteous waitstaff, well-planned timeline, rentals and décor all within your budget. We are devoted to bringing attention to your cause with truly custom full-service catering.

Making Fundraisers Thoughtful and Fun

We promise to make your fundraiser event a thoughtful and fun experience for all your guests. Your event will make Milwaukee a better place by raising funds for your cause and by lifting the spirits of your guests.

Reviews

Have used them for a non-profit event (Gift of Adoption) and they worked with our budget and went above and beyond on incorporating our theme to make our dinner not only delicious but so fun! Just had them to our home for a family event and everyone thought the food was fantastic and service outstanding!

by Cathy J. on July 30, 2017