VR and Nancy Williams are the owners and founders of Williams on the Lake. They started our company in 1985 as an off-premise catering business named Uniquely You Custom Catering, which was located in the side office, “turned kitchen,” in the front building of 787 Lafayette Rd.
Nancy, a registered nurse, and VR, a self made entrepreneur in the oil and trucking business, decided to build Lakeside South in 1987. The first on-premise event was held in April, 1988. Medina residents had been very supportive of our efforts, so in 2004 we added the third building, Lakeside East.
The Williams’ concept began as a family business serving area families. We are pleased to say that this concept has evolved into a family tradition to serve area families and businesses in the absolute best way that we can. Four generations of Williams now serve the Medina, Wooster, Akron and Cleveland areas. We thank you, our loyal customers, as well as new customers, for your support. We know that none of this is possible without our wonderful clients.