Beautifully plated multi-course meal on a rustic wooden table by a Northwoods cabin window

Hayward, Wisconsin

Northwoods Nourish& Events — Private Chef & Catering in Hayward, Wisconsin

Private Chef · Custom Meal Prep · Catering & Baked Goods

High home-style quality dining without ever leaving home. Thoughtfully crafted meals for gatherings that bring people together.

Private chef plating a fresh, herb-topped dish in a rustic kitchen

Our Story

Nourishing meals,
gathered with care.

Based in Hayward, Wisconsin, Northwoods Nourish & Events brings warm, home-style cooking to families and gatherings across the Northwoods — from Eau Claire to Duluth.

We specialize in customized, nourishing meals that take the weight off busy weeks and tender postpartum seasons, plus private chef experiences and catering so you can simply be present and enjoy the moment.

Something personal: a portion of every sale supports a Paris trip for my 5-year-old daughter, Mariam. She's my little helper with baking, packaging, and delivering — always with a big smile. :)

Hayward, WI
Made from scratch
Family-run

What We Offer

From quiet weeknights to unforgettable gatherings.

Every plate is shaped around your family, your space, and your story.

Healthy home-style meal prep containers on a wooden counterFor Families & New Moms

Family & Postpartum Meal Prep

Cozy, home-style meal prep designed for busy families and postpartum moms — customized to your routine and your kitchen.

Occasional support, weekly in-home cooking, full-service shop + cook packages, freezer fillers, and nourishing postpartum meal trains. Special pricing for weekly families. Starting at $30/hour.

Inquire about meal prep
Candlelit private chef table setting in a Northwoods cabinIntimate · Cabin · Celebration

Private Chef Experiences

Sit down to a beautifully prepared meal that has been planned, shopped for, cooked, and served just for you.

Perfect for intimate date nights, family gatherings, girls' weekends at the cabin, or special celebrations. Fully custom menus designed around your tastes.

Reserve your evening
Rustic catering table with charcuterie boards and floralsShowers · Weddings · Reunions

Event Catering

Full-service catering for showers, weddings, corporate events, reunions, and intimate celebrations.

Fresh ingredients, bold flavors, local care — made from scratch. Appetizer spreads and complete meal service available.

Plan your event
Artisanal focaccia with rosemary and tomatoes on a wooden boardBaked With Love

Artisanal Baked Goods

Gourmet focaccia and homemade treats — golden-crusted, hand-shaped, parking-lot-pickup ready.

Roasted garlic parmesan, caramelized onion & gruyère, jalapeño cheddar, garden herb, and seasonal Northwoods focaccia. Sweet versions: apple pie, blueberry crumble, peach cobbler, cinnamon roll. Plus cinnamon rolls, brown butter chocolate chip cookies, monster cookies, and more.

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How It Works

Simple, thoughtful, made for you.

Step 01

Reach Out

Tell us about your family, event, or craving — big or small.

Step 02

Customize

We design a menu around your tastes, dietary needs, and dates.

Step 03

We Shop & Cook

Fresh ingredients, sourced locally, prepared from scratch.

Step 04

You Enjoy

Relax and gather — we serve or hand you ready-to-warm meals.

Book Your Experience

Ready to nourish your family or create an unforgettable gathering?

Share a few details and we'll craft a quote that fits your table. Most inquiries hear back within a day.

Proudly serving Hayward, WI and the Northwoods — Eau Claire to Duluth.

Payment via Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay, card, or invoice.

Nourishing meals that take the weight off busy weeks and tender postpartum seasons

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