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Central Standard Craft Distillery

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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2 November 2019

Saz’s exceeded our expectations for our daughters wedding caterer. The Hors d’Oeuvres were a big hit. The plated dinners were delicious and complimented by many of our guests.
The servers were friendly, professional and very efficient.
I highly recommend Saz’s for any catering need and plan to use them again.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

27 October 2019

Saz's Catering was our favorite vendor to work with for our wedding from start to finish! Their communication, planning and organization were excellent. Our point of contact, Katie, was professional and was willing to work with us every step of the way, with every detail that come with planning a 250 person wedding. Even though she does this everyday, she treated our special day as a priority and an event that meant something to her. The night of the wedding Katie made it a point to introduce herself and the wait staff were courteous, neat, and friendly. Many wedding guest complimented the food including the majority of the guest who told us this was the best wedding food they have had. We cannot thank Saz's and Katie enough for everything they did for our big night, and we highly recommend Saz's to anyone looking for a professional and delicious catering company for their event! More...

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23 October 2019

Saz’s was absolutely great to work with throughout our whole wedding planning process. From helping us navigate rentals for our venue, to making selections on menu items & linen colors, the team at Saz’s paid attention to every detail. The food turned out amazing, & ended up being one of the highlights of our (& our guests’!) evening!

I would absolutely recommend their services to any Milwaukee bride!
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22 October 2019

We were very happy with the quality of food, attention to detail, and customer service that Saz's provided throughout the entire process! We tried numerous caterers before deciding on Saz's- a choice that came down to quality of food, availability options, and, very importantly, price. Saz's checked the boxes of everything we were looking for in a caterer, and when it finally was the "Big Day" they performed admirably. From appetizers (both stations and passed) to entree (family style), the food was presented beautifully, served at the appropriate temperatures, and served with a smile. I can't say enough how much of a difference it makes to have catering staff who are as friendly as Saz's. Thanks for your hard work! More...

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1 October 2019

Saz's has been wonderful to work with throughout this entire process. The tasking was excellent and they went above and beyond to make sure we could find a time to meet and try all items that interested us. We are still getting compliments on the food the day of! We have only good things to say about this company and highly recommend them for your big day! More...

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24 September 2019

The food was fantastic and we received so many compliments! Always nervous serving buffet style as food can get cold or dried out - not an issue with Saz's!
The only downfall was we didn't have everything on the Buffet line that was outlined in the in the list of items - it was minor!
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25 August 2019

Saz's has an extensive menu that caters to many different styles of meal service! Buffet, plated, stations - you name it. They're menu is full of traditional choices but also lots of unique options which sets them apart from other caterers ! They are willing to customize the experience to fit all of your needs. The food is delicious and servers are great.

We selected the "I Do" package which included hand-passed and a table spread of hors d'oeuvres, passed champagne, a call open bar package, table wine service, plated meals (Apple Ale Braised Beef Short Ribs, Chicken Verona, and Vegan Paella) served with bread and salad (Strawberry Spinach and Goat Cheese), and late night food (Saz's Festival-Famous Station). All our guests loved their food. It was perfect! Great portions. We enjoyed each part of the package - so worth it!
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14 August 2019

Best place to work and attend for any size event.

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6 July 2019

My husband and I got married in Milwaukee at The Ivy House this past April 2019 and couldn’t be happier with the service and food Saz’s provided. Michelle and her team were outstanding. We have heard multiple times now from our guests that the food at our wedding was the best wedding food they had ever had. The biggest hit was the cheddar and chive mash potatoes… AMAZING! Not only did our guests comment on the food but also on how helpful and professional the serving staff was. Michelle did a great job of setting up our expectations of how the big day would go and easily exceeded them. We very highly recommend Saz’s for any and all catering needs! YUM More...

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2 July 2019

Central Standard was one of the very fun stops on our Pedal Tavern. I'd never been before but really enjoyed the wide open garage doors - perfect on a sunny day. And $5 Milwaukee Mules (PT special)? Heck yes! Nice staff as well. They don't serve food but there is a kiosk in the back that lets you order delivery from local places. Or just walk your drunk ass across the street to the gyro place. It's your life. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

27 June 2019

They were so accommodating from day one! Sara and Chris were flexible and able to answer all our questions leading up to the big day. The food was great, the service on the day of was excellent and the package/value was well worth it! More...

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13 June 2019

We had Saz’s Cater our wedding last Saturday! It was the best experience ever. The staff was so kind and friendly to each of our guests. We did family style for dinner which was a little out of the norm for weddings. Once we were done, the staff came back around to see if anyone wanted seconds! Our guests were amazed by this. We had played food and the option for seconds! We were ahead of schedule for most of the night and Saz’s adapted to the changes very well. Once everyone was finished eating the cleared tables quick. For our package we also got a late night snack. This was a HUGE hit as we picked the Saz’s sampler platter (mozzarella sticks, cheese balls, and chive fries) and we also had sliders. Everyone was extremely happy with the timing and how efficient everyone was. Katie was a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process. She really knows what she is doing and made it 10x easier on my family when making decisions. Would recommend Saz’s for any big event! Thanks again! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

3 June 2019

This past weekend, Saz's catered a wedding out in the country in a barn setting. The wedding had nearly 200 people, and the seating was tight. I simply cannot say enough about the crew that Chris brought to set up and serve. Chris was very responsive for any questions and concerns I had. He also noticed that it would be easier by having his crew set up not set up while other decor was being completed. He was kind enough to have the set up completed the next morning before service. That was so very important and certainly made life easier. The food that was served was hot and delicious, and everyone ate in a timely manner. The servers were asked to do more than just their job to help out with clean up, and they gladly obliged. Those kids worked their tail off and was eager to help in any way they could. Chris also was so relaxed and has an easy going manner that makes coordination easier and less stressful. I would highly recommend Saz's without hesitation. More...

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3 June 2019

I was pleasantly surprised by Saz's. I am not a big meat eater and I originally thought BBQ when I heard the name Saz's. I was totally wrong. The food I tasted was above and beyond what I thought. My fiance and I cannot wait to share with our guests the flavors we both so much enjoy. More...

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6 April 2019

Awesome mixed drinks and great environment in the bar area. Was also fun to learn about the distilling process, we will definitely be back!

Reviewed on Yelp

6 December 2018

We LOVE this place!  So much that each time we are in Milwaukee we go - we tell ourselves we are not buying any more bourbon - and we buy bourbon therefore we have to check our luggage home.  We just can't help ourselves.  The Rye is amazing.  Our favorite?  Bourbon Wiskey finished in used Cabernet Wine Barrels - yes serious and serious good!  When we can't decide between bourbon or wine - this one is PERFECT! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

18 November 2018

Great place for a drink! The atmosphere is amazing and the staff is great. We did the tour and had a great time. I think I ended up buying a bottle of everything they make. Some of the best Rye whiskey I've ever had. We will definitely make a trip back there whenever we are in Milwaukee. More...

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17 November 2018

Saz’s did a spectacular job for our wedding! Event Coordinator, Sara, was incredibly easy to work with and helped us along each step of the way - from organizing a tasting, assistance with understanding our contract, and with all of our pre-wedding coordination and questions. The food was delicious and tables were set perfectly. Staff on the day of were wonderfully professional, efficient, and friendly to us and all of our guests. We couldn’t be happier with our choice for wedding caterer and will continue to recommend Saz’s! More...

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6 October 2018

Sazs was extremely professional from beginning to end! They were more than accommodating in every sense of the word. When it came to the food, wow, it was delicious. ... from dinner to the late night food. Thank you sazs! You guys were awesome! More...

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22 September 2018

I have to say at first I was skeptical of Sazama's Catering as I had only ever associated the Saz's company with cheese curds and fries at Festivals! However, the catering branch of their company is nothing like their festival/restaurant experience. I cannot say enough good things about working with Sazama's for our September wedding. Katie was great in helping us customize an Italian-themed menu that we served Family Style. Other caterers we met with discouraged us from Family Style dining, but Katie assured us it could be executed, and it worked out perfectly. That is one of the benefits of working with a catering company with this much experience. On the day of our wedding everything was cooked right on sight and we had guests tell us it was the best wedding food they have had! I always had timely communication from Katie, and on the day of the wedding her and all of the staff were so friendly and professional. I would definitely welcome the opportunity to work with Sazama's again! More...

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15 September 2018

Saz’s provides some of the best catering experience ever, they were responsive and so accommodating especially to last minute needs. I highly recommend saz’s not only for their phenomenal food but also their outstanding service! More...

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8 September 2018

We worked with Katie and had a passed hors d'oeurves and a buffet for our wedding - the food was excellent! We got a lot of compliments from our guests. Katie was also great to work with and was very helpful and accommodating leading up to the wedding. It took a lot of pressure off of us, knowing that we had a caterer with so much experience and who knows exactly what they are doing. The service on the day of the wedding was seamless. Get the the short ribs and the horseradish mashed potatoes! They were a star. The prosciutto-wrapped scallops were also fantastic. Very happy we went with Saz's. More...

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8 September 2018

We are so happy we went with Saz's for our September 8th, 2018 wedding.
Saz's (and our event contact, Michelle), were a breeze to work with, the food was excellent, and their attention to detail was stellar. I highly recommend using them!!

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5 August 2018

Had a great tour from a great guide. Highly recommended. And yea their alcohol is actually really good.

Reviewed on Yelp

3 August 2018

From the moment we had our tasting appointment, we knew we wanted Sazs. Katie and her staff were amazing. All the food was so good that our guests couldn’t stop talking about it. We did the family style option and are so glad we did. Everybody ate so much that they couldn’t even eat a lot of the late night snacks. The staff was so classy it was like being at a five star restaurant. They made our wedding so special and we are so happy we went with Sazs. They were priced well for everything we got and as picky as a person as I am, I can’t say one bad thing about the experience! Great work! More...

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22 July 2018

We went here for trivia one evening, over a year ago.First, Quizmaster, as usual, is amazing. Their decision to have QM there was a huge help. In addition to QM, the atmosphere was fun casual with the doors open/open garage feeling. I had a cocktail flight, which was the perfect amount of booze! All of the drinks were so smooth and I didn't taste the harsh flavor of alcohol, which says it was nicely distilled.They had a small table with some bar snacks, that were mostly gone. I think it would help to place small bowls on tables with booze rather than have it open for all. In addition to the atmosphere being fun, casual, and having QM trivia, the manager (owner?) was floating around and being social with everyone which said they were regularly involved.  Rather than stay behind the bar and supervise, they were out the whole time.Finally, it's close to Purple Door ice cream! One of my favorite places in Milwaukee.I'd recommend going here for something new since it feels like such a change from the "regular"'night life in the typical Milwaukee neighborhoods. More...

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14 July 2018

Sazama's was amazing from the beginning. Karin and her team were always responsive and so happy to accommodate any of our requests as well as answer our endless questions. Chef Brett 100% delivered on our meal. Our guests are still talking about how delicious our wedding food was! The staff was so friendly to us and our guests. They also worked so well with all our other vendors. We would highly recommend using Sazama's Fine Catering for your next event! More...

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9 July 2018

Saz's does a great job. I use them every year for a Summerfest event and from the communication to the food, they are top notch. Kudos for maintaining excellence in all that you do. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

29 June 2018

We couldn't be happier that we picked Saz's to cater our wedding! From start to finish, Saz's was a pleasure to work with. Within the planning phase, every person we interacted with was prompt, polite and super helpful with their responses. We always felt like we were in good hands, and that our needs were top priority. We also really enjoyed and appreciated the free tasting we were able to attend with our family, to try out their extensive menu of offerings. All the food was so delicious, it was hard to narrow it down to final choices! On the day of, Saz's arrived on time and set up was so seamless we hardly even knew they were there! The servers were kind and courteous to our guests and treated the bride and groom with extra care and attention. However, the show stopper when it comes to Saz's is 100% their food! It's been months since our wedding and we still have friends and family bringing up how much they loved the food at our wedding! Our guests were raving about the quality of the dishes all night long, it was truly one of their favorite details. We would recommend Saz's to cater any event in a heartbeat. They by far and away exceeded our expectations! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

26 June 2018

This was such a fun place! We did the tour, our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun! Best of all the drinks and liquor was very great! I would say much higher than the "standard" lol More...

Reviewed on Yelp

28 May 2018

This place had fun and friendly workers that were always helpful. The "tour" was a bit underwhelming as we stood in one spot for the tasting, but the information was good so that made up for it. And for the price, we did not expect to walk away with anything, but still got a nice glass to take home. I would do it again if I were in the area. More...

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19 May 2018

Wonderful food and service! We used Saz's for our May 2018 wedding. The food was delicious, the staff friendly and the price affordable. Katie was wonderful to deal with from step 1 to wedding day! Great communication from the entire Saz's team. We chose the "Family Style" dinner which fit our venue well and our guests loved it! We also used Saz's for late night snacks. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the quality of the food and they RAVED about the late-night snacks. Saz's was a great choice for our wedding and highly recommend them to anyone needing a caterer. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

29 April 2018

Fun thing to do. You learn a lot and get to try about 7-8 products. The coffee vodka and dark chocolate brandy were amazing! !! We had to get a bottle of each. I would recommend checking it out More...

Reviewed on Yelp

22 April 2018

Great atmosphere in the space.  Super fun guided tasting including vodkas, gins, various whiskeys and brandy.  Loved learning about each of the spirits while sipping them.  Unfortunately, couldn't stick around to try cocktails at the bar. Will definitely return on our next visit to Milwaukee. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

16 April 2018

Central Standard Craft Distillery offers up an array of quality spirits and cocktails in the increasingly trendy Walker's Point. They're located right next door to Milwaukee Brewing, so our first visit here was right after a brewery tour (because, the only thing better than a beer forward brewery tour is a beer forward brewery tour followed by bourbon cocktails, amirite?). Their menu offers classic cocktails and specialty cocktails alike, as well as a dozen beers on top.My favorite cocktail is their bourbon barrel aged Manhattan. Made with their small batch bourbon whiskey, it has the loveliest hint of caramel. Typically, I'm pretty adamant about having my Manhattan served up, but I didn't specify here and it came with a block of ice. Surprisingly, that is the exact right choice for their bourbon. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.Their space is large and they can get pretty busy (especially right after a tour at Milwaukee Brewing lets out). Their bar area is large and there's plenty of seating, but the service can be a little sluggish as their limited staff tries to keep up with the demands of the crowd.Beyond that, their prices are about what you'd expect to pay for upscale cocktails. They have bottle sales here as well as offer tasting tours.Get to it! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

27 March 2018

Decided to visit here after a recommendation from a co-worker who also has a passion for bourbon and vodka distilleries. I found a Groupon that offered a tour/tasting, 2 cocktail glasses, and a bottle of Central Standard Vodka for $35.00 so I couldn't turn it down! Upon arriving, we weren't greeted and were a bit confused on the process to check in for the tour. Upon eavesdropping on a fellow couple, we figured out we had to go to the bar to get wristbands and guidance to where to wait. Our tour guide was Tyrone, and he was knowledgeable, well-spoken, and willing to interact with other customers. We were able to have tastings of their vodka, gin, bourbon, coffee-vodka, and chocolate-mint brandy. The two alcohols that stood out was the Anodyne infused coffee vodka and bourbon. Both fantastic and the bourbon reminded me of Maker's Mark. The only two negatives I can find on the distillery tour that it wasn't a "tour." We didn't move, and stayed in one place while learning about the process of making each alcohol and doing different tastings. Secondly, there wasn't enough space for each pairing to stand next to their drink. The couple next to us and another one had to stand behind other people, struggling to hear and interacting with Tyrone. In conclusion, the distillery rocked and we enjoyed our first distillery/brewery tasting in Milwaukee. I thought the vodka outshone every other that I have tried including Great Lakes Distillery and Twisted Path. Makes a great vodka and tonic. Definately will be back for a drink. P.S. Yelpers, check in. You get one drink for 50%!!! Cheers! More...

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24 March 2018

Fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the products. Able to tell us about great mixes to use the products in and where to find bars that stock it. Amazing taste for all drinks. My personal favorite was the coffee vodka. It's combined with a local coffee shop and really brings a home grown feeling towards the drink. More...

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26 February 2018

My husband and I have never been to Central Standard nor have we tasted any of their liquors. We came across a Groupon for a tasting with a free bottle of vodka. We couldn't pass it up! Central Standard is a nice small distillery. The distiller, Nick(I think that was his name), was very informative and funny. He knew a lot about the product he was making. My husband and I didn't get a chance to try and if their house cocktails but we will return to try them. We would definitely recommend the coffee vodka, it was really good! The reason I did not give it five stars is because it was pretty loud and hard to hear during the tasting. I would suggest a microphone or turning down the music a bit. More...

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11 February 2018

Without any experience with their product I signed up for a distillery tour through Groupon.  We arrived to the bar a little early and we were greeted by a friendly bartending staff as we bellied up to the bar.  The drink menu was loaded with more than I expected and showed a wide array of spirits I hadn't expected.  I chose a bourbon in the rocks and my date chose a variation of a hot toddy that had a spicy honey in it (amazing by the way).  The drinks were amazing, but like all good places to drink you start seeing other drinks you want to try.  We asked for a sample of the coffee vodka and it was absolutely amazing (and I really dislike vodka).  So then the tour started.  Terrel (sorry if that's not the spelling) started the tour off promptly at the scheduled time and he launched right into a very polished delivery of the agenda.  He had such and easy going manner you could tell he had not only been there for a while, he actually really liked what he does.  As he took us through the company history and it's processes, we were able to learn about and taste six different spirits that the company makes.  During the tour you get a sense of a distillery that puts quality in front of quantity and that comes out in their finished products.  None of the drinks that we tried give you that "shudder" feeling.  They were all extremely smooth and they hit your nose immediately and give you a sense of what is to come.  I didn't have anything I didn't actually like.  From the vodka and gin to the whiskeys everything went down nicely with a bouquet of flavors and scents.  Simply put, you can't go wrong signing up for a tour. You will walk out of there with a greater appreciation for a fantastic midwestern distillery and maybe a slight buzz. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

8 February 2018

Finally a chance to stop in and enjoy just chilling. This is such a low-key spot in a low-key area of town. We easily found parking and were able to get in and relax, finding seating at the bar with ease. Friendly service and a solid atmosphere are the highlights of Central Standard. While sitting at the Craft you may notice people coming in and out buying the goods. Selling bottles of liquor and some special beer selections is what this place is known for. It's all about the booze sales. Central Standard has such a wide range of choices when it comes to the handcrafted goods we love better known as liquor. Their range is second to none and they do a killer job of whipping up some good stuff, meaning handcrafted cocktails behind the bar! I enjoyed a couple different boozy cocktails all while sitting in some of the biggest most comfortable leather chairs you can find. It was simply perfection and we will be back to indulge again soon! More...

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4 February 2018

Came here for the distillery tour and tasting with my fiancé and had a great time. Stayed afterward for two excellent Old Fashioneds. Will definitely be back

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26 December 2017

Hired Saz's to cater one of my larger customers holiday luncheon. The food was fantastic!! All food was packaged very well and the amount was very generous. Matt was very helpful when planning the menu. I highly recommend Saz's. My customer is still talking about the fantastic meal. More...

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19 December 2017

This place is awesome.. coffee vodka is amazing.  Cool evening out learning about the process of making a craft product.

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7 December 2017

I think they need some promos or something?! We were in there on a recent Saturday night with a group and there were hardly any other patrons.  It is a cool space, and of course, they make their own liquor.  I was on the Diet Coke train at this point in the evening when we went so I didn't sample their house-made liquor but the guys in my group liked what they had.  I will have to come back soon! More...

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2 December 2017

The food was absolutely amazing - numerous people came up to us to tell us how good the appetizers and dinner were! Saz's was super accomodating with helping us pull together menu options that allowed for our gluten-free and dairy-free friends and family enjoy the same quality dinner as everyone else. The staff was very professional and were able to work within the constraints of the venue (no onsight kitchen). All of the food was hot, which we were also excited about because we knew the lack of kitchen could make that more difficult. I will be recommending Saz's going forward whenever one is looking for a caterer because of the awesome experience we had :) More...

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1 December 2017

I lead Evans Transportation Services' internal events planning group and was so happy to hire Saz's Catering for the Thanksgiving luncheon that we had for the whole team at HQ last week! People couldn't stop talking about how delicious the food was and many even commented on the perfect presentation. Best moment was overhearing one employee walk into the luncheon room and say "Jeez, they treat us like kings and queens here." Felt so good to know we provided that level of value to a deserving team for a price that made "the powers that be" happy. As a very busy marketing and comm director with little time to dedicate to internal event planning but a strong desire to treat our team to the best, Saz's is always the perfect partner: I place our order, then Saz's takes care of absolutely everything else without my having to worry about a thing - even meticulous clean up! We hosted our Thanksgiving luncheon in our training room and after the giant buffet was over and all 40+ team members had gotten at least one plate, Saz's cleaned up so well that - afterward - it looked completely unused and ready for the next meeting. Seriously, these guys are the best. Can't wait until next time! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

3 November 2017

We were here for a closed event (rehearsal dinner). The bartenders were very knowledgeable and their menu was fairly creative. The Milwaukee mule was awesome and so was their bourbon old fashioned. The in-house spirits are pretty tasty. Granted I did not try any straight, but they complemented the cocktails well. The space is really cool. The only downside for us was the high top tables. They had no standard size tables so the handicapped people in our group had to be accommodated with spare folding chairs they had in the back. More...

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28 October 2017

We heard nothing but compliments from our guests the evening of our wedding. The food was great, the portions were generous, the staff was happy and professional. Katie was responsive to our emails and flexible with our changes to the menu. We highly recommend Saz's Catering! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

7 October 2017

Love this distillery! Awesome staff and great drinks. Be sure to check them out if you're in the area!

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5 October 2017

Cannot say enough about Saz's and the amazing dinner they put on for our wedding! Angie our coordinator was amazing to say the least! She answered all of emails so timely, and adjusted our invoices so quickly when we decided to make a change. The food was amazing, hot, great portions, and we got so many compliments from all of our guests. The service was discreet and elegant and on time- I didn't even notice a delay between tables being served, as the amount of servers delegated was perfect for our size wedding. Great food and great service- all a bride can ask for from her caterer! More...

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