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5 Best Caterers in Minneapolis (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 20 caterers in Minneapolis on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A caterer shapes how an event feels long after the plates are cleared, whether it's a wedding, a company picnic or a memorial lunch. The caterers in Minneapolis on this page range from a food truck to a chef-led kitchen that cooks at your venue, with ratings from 4.6 to 5 across more than 880 Google reviews.

Short answer: Mintahoe Catering & Events has the largest review base on the page, rated 4.6 from more than 320 Google reviews, mostly for weddings and larger events. Chowgirls Catering is rated 4.8, and Gastrotruck and Create Catering & The Dining Studio each hold a 5.0. No menu prices are published here, so ask for an itemized quote.
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# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Mintahoe Catering & Events 4.6 ★ 329 Large weddings and full-service events View ›
2 Chowgirls Catering 4.8 ★ 208 Boxed catering, buffets and weddings View ›
3 Gastrotruck 5.0 ★ 128 Food-truck catering with bar service View ›
4 Create Catering & The Dining Studio 5.0 ★ 107 Chef-led events cooked on-site View ›
5 Food Gallery Catering 4.9 ★ 115 Weddings, grazing tables, platters View ›
5 Best Caterers in Minneapolis (2026)

What each caterer does best

Mintahoe Catering & Events logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Mintahoe Catering & Events

4.6329 Google reviews

Mintahoe Catering & Events is a full-service caterer at 2850 Anthony Ln S in Minneapolis. Reviewers describe it catering weddings, with plated dinners, dessert tables and table settings, and a company picnic delivered ready to serve. One couple says their venue had an exclusive partnership with Mintahoe, and another notes it supplies all the dining inclusions an event needs.

What people praise

  • Wedding clients praise the food, the dessert table and the day-of service team
  • Reviewers describe attentive staff who check in throughout the event
  • A company picnic was delivered on time and well organized, per a reviewer
  • Generous portions and fresh food, according to a picnic client

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer who praised the food and service found planning and billing communication frustrating, so confirm invoices and payment schedules in writing
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume329 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A proven choice for large weddings, with the biggest review base on the page. Its 4.6 is the lowest rating here, and one critical reviewer was frustrated by planning and billing while still praising the food.

Website+1612-253-0255 Directions

2850 Anthony Ln S, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Chowgirls Catering logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Chowgirls Catering

4.8208 Google reviews

Chowgirls Catering is a Minneapolis caterer at 336 Hoover St NE. Its site describes it as an award-winning, women-owned, values-driven company focused on local, organic and sustainable food for events of all sizes. Reviewers describe buffets, wedding service, corporate happy hours and a By-The-Box line of crudité and bread boxes, with delivery and setup included.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise beautiful presentation, including crudité boxes
  • Baby shower buffet with skewers and frittatas was a hit, per one reviewer
  • Wedding planner notes strong communication and teamwork with other vendors
  • Delivery drivers set up and clear away professionally, according to reviewers
  • Desserts like key lime pie get specific praise

Worth knowing

  • Weekday business hours only
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume208 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A flexible pick that works for a boxed office order or a full buffet. Reviewers consistently mention presentation and communication.

Website+1612-203-0786 Directions

336 Hoover St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Gastrotruck logo
#3

Gastrotruck

5.0128 Google reviews

Gastrotruck is a food-truck caterer at 2400 University Ave NE in Minneapolis. Its site lists truck service, buffets and stations, appetizers, dessert, late-night snacks and delivery and drop-offs, and says it sources ingredients locally with an emphasis on sustainability. Reviewers describe it at weddings, a rehearsal dinner, a company picnic and a milestone birthday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise responsive planning and on-time service
  • A mac and cheese bar was a hit at a rehearsal dinner
  • Company picnic guests could pick a sandwich or a grain bowl with the same proteins
  • One host liked that bar service was part of the offering
  • A host credits recycling, compost and organic or certified ingredients on request

Worth knowing

  • A food-truck setup rather than a full off-site kitchen, so ask what a seated dinner would look like
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating5 / 5
Review volume128 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 on a solid review base, and a casual alternative to a traditional catered dinner. Good for picnics, parties and relaxed weddings.

Website+1763-607-6055 Directions

2400 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Create Catering & The Dining Studio logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Create Catering & The Dining Studio

5.0107 Google reviews

Create Catering & The Dining Studio is a chef-led caterer at 1121 Jackson St NE in Minneapolis. Its site says it has operated in Minneapolis since 2006, builds a working kitchen at your venue and cooks everything fresh on the night, or hosts events in its own private space with a permanent open kitchen. Google also lists it as an event venue.

What people praise

  • Wedding clients call the food one of the most talked-about parts of the day
  • One reviewer highlights flexibility with dietary restrictions and special meal requests
  • A company event with many food accommodations and last-minute planning went smoothly, per a reviewer
  • A birthday party for over 70 guests ran with attentive service, according to the host
  • A family used both the Dining Studio and on-site catering for wedding events
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating5 / 5
Review volume107 · 73rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice if you want a chef-driven menu and are comfortable with a built kitchen at your venue. It holds a 5.0 across a mid-sized review base.

Website+1612-331-3310 Directions

1121 Jackson St NE Ste 145, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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How to read the numbers

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the caterer, compared with the others on the page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people counts for more than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What drives catering costs

No prices are published here. Catering is quoted per event, and the main drivers are guest count, menu style, service staff, rentals and any bar or dessert extras. Ask each caterer for an itemized quote, including fees and gratuity, before you sign.

Where these caterers are

Mintahoe Catering & Events (Anthony Lane South), Chowgirls Catering (Hoover Street NE), Gastrotruck (University Avenue NE), Create Catering & The Dining Studio (Jackson Street NE) and Food Gallery Catering (East Hennepin Avenue) all have Minneapolis addresses. Searching for a caterer near me? Each listing below has a phone number and directions.

Questions to ask a caterer

  • Does my venue require a particular caterer?
  • What does the quote include: staff, rentals, setup and cleanup?
  • Can you handle dietary restrictions and allergies?
  • How do payments, deposits and final guest counts work?
  • Is there a tasting before I commit?

Frequently asked questions

Which Minneapolis caterers cook on-site at the event?

Create Catering & The Dining Studio says its team builds a working kitchen at your venue and cooks everything fresh on the night. Gastrotruck serves from a food truck. Ask others how much is prepared before arrival.

Can I order smaller platters or boxes without full-service catering?

Chowgirls Catering reviewers describe By-The-Box orders such as crudité and bread boxes. Food Gallery Catering’s site lists a Gallery-On-The-Go line of platters, dips and salads with local delivery or pickup.

Which caterers handle dietary restrictions?

A Create Catering & The Dining Studio reviewer describes accommodating dietary restrictions and special meal requests, and a Food Gallery Catering client received gluten-free cupcakes. Tell any caterer about allergies at the first conversation.

Do I have to use my venue’s caterer in Minneapolis?

Some venues have exclusive caterer partnerships. One Mintahoe Catering & Events reviewer says their venue had one with Mintahoe, so ask your venue before comparing caterers.

Can a caterer provide bar service or dessert extras?

A Gastrotruck host liked that bar service was part of the offering. A Food Gallery Catering reviewer mentions a grazing table and ice cream cart, and a Mintahoe client praised its dessert table.

Choosing a caterer

For a large, traditional wedding, start with Mintahoe Catering & Events. For chef-led menus, look at Create Catering & The Dining Studio, and for relaxed or boxed options, Chowgirls Catering and Gastrotruck are worth a call. Whoever you choose, get the full quote in writing.

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