Upstairs Downstairs Catering has been creating great meals and great memories for more than a three decades. Call Upstairs Downstairs Catering today; we'll take care of everything. With Upstairs Downstairs Catering you don't need to worry about a thing. We take care of all the details, from preparation to clean up.

Our team of highly qualified professionals will make any event a pleasure. From weddings to cocktail parties, or anything in between.Upstairs Downstairs Catering is your best choice. Our attention to detail, experience, and reliability ensure that your event will be a smashing success.

Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality.  All meals are prepared with a passion for perfection. Your guests will be talking about your wonderful food for days to come.  We serve traditional, elegant fare, with a contemporary flair!

About Us

Upstairs Downstairs started in 1978 when Eric Schwartz founded the first Restaurant on State Street.  The location was a two-level building—the upstairs level was the Restaurant and the downstairs level was the Deli.  The restaurant gained recognition as a place to get exquisite cuisine and exceptional customer service.

In 1985 the Hilldale Male location was opened to serve Madison’s Westside.  This location became the Headquarters of the restaurant.  A third location was opened on Mineral Point Road so that Upstairs Downstairs could begin offering catering.

In 1999, after six years of hard work and loyalty to the business and the customers, Dan Brown & Rob Burns purchased the Hilldale Restaurant from Eric.  At this point Eric still retained ownership of the catering company.

In 2004 Dan & Rob wanted to expand and start their own catering company so they called on their long time friend and former Upstairs Downstairs Catering manager Tom Alswager.  The three formed Three Fat Guys Catering.  Tom had worked for Upstairs Downstairs Catering for eight years as both Kitchen Manager and Service Manager.

Dan and Rob grew up together in the same neighborhood and met Tom when they were fresh out of high school.  The three worked in food service for years together and share the same ideologies and standards regarding Restaurant Management, Cuisine and Excellent Service.   Their experiences helped to create the upscale, personalized and superb service that characterizes Upstairs Downstairs today.

In 2005 the opportunity to purchase Upstairs Downstairs Catering was presented to Dan, Rob & Tom.  The Guys could not turn down an amazing opportunity to keep the Upstairs Downstairs Catering business alive. 

The NEW Upstairs Downstairs Catering is a combination of Three Fat Guys Catering and Upstairs Downstairs Catering.   The new business is the continuation of a long and committed friendship among Dan, Rob & Tom.  They have joined efforts, friendship, years of experience and dedication to create a New Upstairs Downstairs Catering specializing in gourmet and customized services for their long and committed clientele.

Upstairs Downstairs offers catering services for all types of audiences and events, including weddings, birthday parties, picnics, anniversaries, corporate meetings and other celebrations.