We are caterers

We are caterers ...

We have been providing specialty and gourmet catering services throughout the Adirondacks and Upstate New York for more than 34 years.

Chef owned and operated, by Executive Chef Rainer.
We have garnered countless accolades and built an impeccable reputation for the best food and services in the region.

Call...518-745-5463

  • Rainer's Gourmet Inspirations

    Founded in 1990

    Our Full Service Catering Company founded in 1990 by Executive Chef Rainer Mehalick to provide catering to businesses, organizations and private homes with innovative and the highest quality culinary standards.
  • Vero Catering and Event Venue

    Launched in 2018

    Opened in 2018 to service events, weddings, banquets at the Villa Vero Located in Lake George, NY.
  • RGI Event Services and Rentals

    Since 1990

    Our Full Service Rental and Event Service Company founded in 1990 to provide full service and event rental services, including all aspects of event planning consulting and execution.
  • Mail

    RGI Catering

    P.O.Box 3286
    Glens Falls, NY 12801
  • Saratoga Office

    By Appointment

    58 Church Street
    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • Villa Vero

    By Appointment
    253 Canada Street
    Lake George, NY 12845

We'd love to hear from you, and see how we can make your next event extraordinary too...

Rainer Mehalick, Executive Chef

Event Venues

Event Venues

Looking for a location to host your event? Check out Our Premier Event Venues in the heart of Lake George and Diamond Point

FAQ

Villa Vero

Events from 50-300 Spectacular Views overlooking the village and Lake George Weddings - Banquets - Parties - Meetings - Private Dinners Exquisite Cuisine in a Tuscan Themed Courtyard Built in Stage and Dance Floor Scenic Lighting

Trout Lake Club

Events from 50-200 Spectacular Views overlooking Trout Lake Weddings - Anniversaries - Reunions Exquisite Catering by Rainer's Gourmet Tented Venue with Dance Floor and Scenic Lighting

We Cater to banquet facilities, public venues and private homes alike. Events from 50-1000+ Spectacular Outdoor Event Equipment, portable power etc. We can provide Portable Stages and Dance Floors Event Tents of all sizes Mobile Kitchens

Just a few of Rental Venues in the area

Our Venue

Our Premier Banquet & Event Venue

Distinctive catering by RGI Catering in the heart of Lake George Spectacular Views overlooking the village and Lake George Exquisite Cuisine in a Tuscan Themed Courtyard Stage and Dance Floor Scenic Lighting Complete Audio Video support Custom Floor Plan including Head Tables, Registration Tables, Display Tables etc. Portable Bar Options Available

Our event specialist will plan and execute all the details Weddings - Anniversaries Banquets - Parties - Reunions - Retirements Shower - Fudraiser - School & Team Banquets Graduation Parties - Holiday Parties - Birthday Parties Celebration of Life

FAQ

What is included in the rental fee? We offer various venue spaces for Events The Mezzanie Room overlooking the park and Lake George includes use of the Bar and private entertaining space for up to 75 guests. The Piazza Room (Courtyard) includes private entertaining space for up to 150 guests For more detailed information about what is included in the rental, please visit our Rental page. Is the rental of Villa Vero seasonal? No. The venue is available for weddings and private events year round. Only one event at a time is booked. Please inquire about available dates by calling 518-745-5463. We look forward to hearing from you. Is there a minimum rental time? There is a minimum rental period of 4 hours for events and weddings are scheduled for up to 6 hours of entertaining and ceremony plus any set up and decorating.

What is the capacity for entertaining? Capacity depends largely on your vision, the type of service, and entertainment of your event. Maximum capacity of 250 guests attending. The Mezzanie serves as Cocktail Area, Bar, for Entertaining, Presentations or Seated Dining for up to 75 guests. The Piazza serves as seated Dining for up to 150 guests. Entertaining, Presentation for up to 250 guests For more information and recommendations please contact the catering department. Are there decoration guidelines/restrictions? We encourage our renters to decorate, and will help them with their vision. Please contact us with specific questions.

We offer a Handcap lift/elevator for elderly guests or anyone with special needs What are the amenities available at Villa Vero? There are Private Mens and Ladies bathrooms, both are handicaped accesible for guests. There is a full service Bar available There are Two Audio Video Presentation Screens and Projectors available. There is built in sound system including podiums and microphones

Is there housing available at Villa Vero? For the wedding party or Family we offer a three bedroom suite with private baths, Living Room with Pull out Sofa Bed, Full kitchen, Master Bedroom with private bath and jacuzzi tub. There are dozens of hotels and motels within walking distance. Guests may also be housed in neighboring towns with only minutes of travel time – Bolton Landing, Diamond Point and Queensbury.

Can I hold my ceremony at Villa Vero in addition to my wedding? Yes. Weddings held at Villa Vero can include the ceremony. There is an extra charge, as the additional time for the ceremony will be added to the event service period. If couples wish to schedule a ceremony rehearsal the day prior to the wedding, there would be no fee. Is there a designated ceremony site? Couples can choose where they want to hold their ceremony. The Our Mazzanie Balconny or the Fountain in the courtyard are popular options. Other Options include The Shephard Park and Amphitheater accross the street or one of the many churches within minutes of walking distance right in the village of lake George.

Can I hire my own vendors (planner, florist, photographer), or must I select from a preferred vendor list? We welcome new vendors chosen by our Renters. But we also provide upon request a preferred vendor list. Do you have an in-house caterer? Yes. RGI Catering must be hired for both food and beverage services. Can I bring my own alcohol? No. Alcoholic beverages may only be served by RGI Catering with a valid New York State Liquor License. So, you would need to make arrangements with RGI Catering about the selection, purchase and service of wine, beer and alcohol. Are tables, linens, chairs, plates, silverware and glassware provided? yes. These items are provided by RGI Catering. Are there restrictions on what kind of music I can play, or a time by which the music must end? There are no restrictions on the type of music. DJ, bands, singers are all welcome. Are their restrictions for the photographer? No. Many couples have their photographs taken just prior to the wedding (during the 5 hour Set-up time).

Does the premises have facility Staff that will be present on the day of my Event? Yes. We have staff that oversees the use of the premises. Our staff will be present during the entire event. RGI provides all service personell including the Set-Up and Break-down period. The number of staff present will depend on the number of guests attending the Event.

We offer No parking directly on our property, all parking is street parking or one of the village parking lots located walking distance from our venue All of The Hotels within the village provide private parking for their guests For a Fee, we can arrange a private parking area complete with parking attendant. Located only 50 yards behind our Venue. This will offer convenience and private parking for your attending guests.

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Vero Events

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Parties

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Trout Lake Club

An Adirondack Wedding Venue

Distinctive catering by RGI Catering Exquisite Culinary options, Full Bar Service Tent, Dance Floor, Lighting, Tables aand Linens Our event specialist will plan and execute all the details to make your day extraordinary! Celebrating ... Weddings - Anniversaries - Reunions

spectacular views overlooking the adirondacks

FAQ

What is included in the rental fee? The hearthstone Cottage, a high peaks tent overlooking the lake, a work tent for the caterer, use of the grounds surrounding the Hearthstone Cottage and the beach area are all included in the rental. For more detailed information about what is included in the rental, please visit our Rental page. How much is the deposit, when is it due, is it refundable and what is the payment plan for the entire bill? Fifty percent of the entire rental fee is due upon signing of the Lease Agreement. It is non-refundable. Final payment of the remaining 50% is due two months prior to the Event. We recommend that renters procure event cancellation insurance, which is available at companies such as wedsure.com and wedsafe.com Is the rental of Trout Lake Club seasonal? The venue is available for rental of weddings from mid May to mid October. Only one wedding per weekend is booked. Please inquire about available dates by calling 518-644-3571. We look forward to hearing from you. Is there a minimum rental time? There is a minimum rental period of 24 hours for weddings, and all events must end by 11 p.m.

What is the capacity of the Tent, Hearthstone Cottage and Community House? The Tents differ in size and is based on the # of Guests attending. Maximum capacity of 180 guests. The Community House, located by the beach serves only as gathering space and for smaller rehearsal dinners or breakfast service. For detailed information, please contact the catering department. What are the uses of the buildings? Renters have numerous options in the use of the Venue. Please contact us for recommendations on their uses, which will depend largely on the renters’ vision as well as the size and type of event. The Grounds How much land surrounds the Venu? The entire facility includes acres of adirondack woods on the shores of Trout Lake, most of which is sloped and rugged terrain. Several areas surrounding the cottages include lawn space and firepits. Is the site handicap accessible? The Community House and the Tent Event Area most of the property with the exception of several guest cottages are handicap accessible. Are there decoration guidelines/restrictions? We encourage our renters to decorate, and will help them with their vision. Please contact us with specific questions.

Can I hold my ceremony at Trout Lake Club in addition to my wedding? Yes. The majority of weddings held at Trout Lake Club include the ceremony. There is no extra charge, as the time for the ceremony will be included in the rental period. If couples wish to schedule a ceremony rehearsal the day prior to the wedding, there would be no fee. Is there a designated ceremony site? Couples can choose where they want to hold their ceremony. The beach or lawn adjacent to the Community House is most frequently chosen. In case of rain, the community House or the Tent can be used for the ceremony.

What are the amenities available at trout Lake Club? There is a very large, private community room, kitchen and three bedrooms included in the Hearthstone Cottage adjacent to the Tent. There are bathrooms in all the Cottages and a Mobile Air Conditioned Bathroom Trailer will be available for guests. A parking area is located a distance from the Tent as well as private parking at all Cottages.

Is there housing available at Trout Lake Club? There are one, two and thre bedroom cottages available for guest accommodations. There are some lodgings nearby, but not enough for housing a full wedding party. Guests for our wedding events may also be housed in neighboring towns with only minutes of travel time – Bolton Landing, Diamond Point and Lake George.

Can I hire my own vendors (planner, florist, photographer), or must I select from a preferred vendor list? We welcome new vendors chosen by our Renters. But we also provide upon request a preferred vendor list. Do you have an in-house caterer? Yes. RGI Catering must be hired for both food and bar services. Can I bring my own alcohol? No. Alcoholic beverages may only be served by a caterer with a valid New York State Liquor License and/or Caterer Permit. So, renters would need to make arrangements with your caterer about the selection, purchase and service of wine, beer and alcohol. Are tables, linens, chairs, plates, silverware and glassware provided? No. They will have to be rented. These items are by RGI Catering. Are there restrictions on what kind of music I can play, or a time by which the music must end? There are no restrictions on the type of music. DJ, bands, singers are all welcome. All Events, including music, must end by 11 p.m. Are their restrictions for the photographer? No. Many couples have their photographs taken just prior to the wedding (during the 5 hour Set-up time).

Does the premises have facility Staff that will be present on the day of my wedding? Yes. We have staff that oversees the use of the premises and assist with parking coordination. Our staff will be present during the entire event. RGI provides all service personell including the Set-Up and Break-down period. The number of staff present will depend on the number of guests attending the Event.

Does the venue have liability insurance? Yes. But we also require Renters to secure liability insurance for the day of the Event.

Choosing Rainer's...

Hire the BEST in Catering

Rainer's Gourmet is one of the areas leading catering companies, catering to all venues and hosting some of the largest Special Events in upstate New York. We are renowned for innovative, fresh menu ideas and outstanding service for events of all sizes. Choosing Rainer's will make your event a guaranteed success

We provide proven expertise for weddings, corporate events, home catering or any kind of special occasion catering. Our food & attention to details is beyond words as we make everything perfect from location, rentals to the decorations.  When you put your trust in us, we will make your event extraordinary and provide you with a Rainer's Gourmet experience.

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