Business Details
43 Years
experience
Award-Winning Catering & Event Venues in Minneapolis
We are a distinguished hospitality and catering company with over three decades of experience crafting exceptional culinary experiences and event solutions. Our team of seasoned professionals has dedicated itself to excellence in every detail, from gourmet menu design to venue management. With a focus on sustainable sourcing and responsible business practices, we pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable events that reflect our clients' unique visions. Recognized as a premier caterer by Twin Cities Business and Minnesota Bride Magazine, our commitment to innovation has earned us industry accolance through multiple Star Awards. Our diverse portfolio includes over 1,000 orchestrated events annually, serving both corporate and social clients who trust us with their most important occasions.Our leadership team combines extensive culinary expertise with event management excellence, including notable chefs and hospitality professionals who bring creativity to every project. While our foundation spans more than 30 years, our approach remains contemporary, blending traditional hospitality values with modern innovations. We specialize in creating cohesive experiences across our eleven exclusive venues, each offering distinct atmospheres from historic to contemporary. Our dedication to client satisfaction extends beyond food service, encompassing venue design, logistical coordination, and personalized attention that transforms venues into memorable settings for celebrations and corporate gatherings.
Services
Catering Services
Event Venues
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Venue Rentals
Hospitality Services
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Recognized as Best Catering Company by Twin Cities Business since 2017
- Committed to sustainable sourcing and responsible business practices
- Award-winning team with 30+ years of culinary and event expertise
- Eleven unique venues offering diverse event spaces
- Proven track record with 1000+ events orchestrated annually
What people say
Outstanding culinary experiences
Seamless event execution
Creative venue options
Exceptional attention to detail
Award-winning service
Services
Catering Services
Providing premium catering solutions for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Our culinary team specializes in creating customized menus featuring locally sourced ingredients. With award-winning expertise, we deliver exceptional food presentation and service that elevates any occasion while maintaining our commitment to sustainable practices.
Venue Management
Managing eleven distinctive event venues across Minneapolis-St. Paul. Each location offers unique architectural features from historic to contemporary. Our team ensures seamless event execution by coordinating venue logistics, capacity planning, and layout design to match client visions with appropriate spaces.
Wedding Services
Specializing in wedding catering and venue coordination. As multiple-time Minnesota Bride Magazine winners, we offer customized wedding experiences from intimate gatherings to grand receptions. Our services include menu customization, venue decoration, and comprehensive planning assistance for perfect wedding days.
Corporate Events
Planning and executing professional corporate events that combine exceptional catering with sophisticated venue environments. Our experienced team handles logistics for conferences, product launches, and executive meetings, ensuring both functionality and memorable experiences for business clients across industries.
Pastry Specialties
Showcasing our culinary excellence through custom desserts and pastry displays. Our executive pastry chefs create visually striking centerpieces and tasting menus that complement main courses. From wedding cakes to event-specific confections, we combine artistic presentation with gourmet flavor profiles for sweet course perfection.
People
Paul Smith
Owner
As owner of D'amico Catering, Paul Smith leads with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, focusing on creating memorable gatherings that combine exceptional food with thoughtful service for clients across Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Cathy Bovard
Managing Director
Cathy Bovard oversees operations as Managing Director, bringing extensive event management expertise and a commitment to excellence that ensures every client receives personalized attention and flawless execution for their special occasions.
Geoff Lamden-Stout
Executive Chef
Executive Chef Geoff Lamden-Stout leads culinary operations with a focus on innovative menu design and sustainable ingredient sourcing, ensuring exceptional food quality that consistently earns recognition in Twin Cities premium event catering.
Jessica Kielblock
Sales & Marketing Director
As Sales & Marketing Director, Jessica Kielblock specializes in connecting clients with ideal event solutions, leveraging deep local market knowledge to create perfect matches between client visions and available venues and services.
Leah Henderson
Executive Pastry Chef
Executive Pastry Chef Leah Henderson crafts award-winning dessert presentations, combining artistic flair with technical mastery to create memorable sweet experiences that complement main course offerings at all D'amico Catering events.
Questions
What services does DAmico Hospitality offer?
We provide premium catering, venue management, and event coordination services across eleven distinct venues in Minneapolis-St. Paul, specializing in weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.
How long has DAmico Hospitality been in business?
We've been crafting exceptional events since 1983, maintaining our position as a premier catering and hospitality provider for over three decades.
What makes your catering service unique?
Our combination of sustainable sourcing, award-winning culinary team, and exclusive venue portfolio delivers unparalleled event experiences recognized by Twin Cities Business and Minnesota Bride Magazine.
Do you provide both food and venue for events?
We offer both catering services and venue management, allowing us to provide fully integrated solutions where we coordinate both culinary experiences and appropriate event spaces.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Minneapolis and St. Paul, with venues strategically located across these metropolitan areas to accommodate diverse event needs.
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Reviews (7)
Nick Studenski
Apr 13, 2022
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We evaluated damico as the caterer for our wedding reception but did not select them. Pros: staff were friendly and helpful, they offer a lot of additional services, food options are tasty and pretty allergen friendly. Cons: options were very inflexible, pricing is opaque and when we managed to get an estimate it was more than double the other caterers we were looking at. If your venue allows you the option, use someone else.
Florence Solomon
Mar 16, 2022
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After my husband and I went to his business Christmas party catered by D'Amico, we were so impressed with the quality of service, aesthetics, and taste, that we decided that they were the only option for catering our wedding at the History Center. Anne was incredibly flexible, patient, and helpful to us, the food was probably the best I've ever had, and we've heard from many guests that that was the best wedding reception they had been to.
I'm an artist, and visuals mean a lot to me, so I especially appreciated the impeccably artistic plating for each and every one of the 115 plates. Everyone was pulling their phones out to take pictures of the food because it was so beautiful! We decided to budget on a lot of wedding things but spend the majority of our budget on food so that the guests could be treated, and we do not regret the decision at all. It was certainly pricey, but in our opinion, worth every penny. Thank you, D'Amico for the best wedding ever, and a fantastic and stress-free experience all along the way!
I'm an artist, and visuals mean a lot to me, so I especially appreciated the impeccably artistic plating for each and every one of the 115 plates. Everyone was pulling their phones out to take pictures of the food because it was so beautiful! We decided to budget on a lot of wedding things but spend the majority of our budget on food so that the guests could be treated, and we do not regret the decision at all. It was certainly pricey, but in our opinion, worth every penny. Thank you, D'Amico for the best wedding ever, and a fantastic and stress-free experience all along the way!
Kate Beacom
Jan 12, 2022
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D'Amico Catering was one of our favorite parts of wedding planning. Their whole team brought their A-game throughout our entire planning process. Our planner Kristen was excellent and helped us to plan every aspect of our day with impeccable attention to detail. They were so thoughtful in their execution and came up with ways to make the day so special beyond just their amazing food. We had the best server, Tom, who was so gracious and welcoming all night.
He made us feel like royalty and always had what we needed. The food was amazing, we received so many compliments from our guests on the great selection and quality of food provided at the event. I am still dreaming of my Salmon, it was that good! They even created a custom dessert to top off the most amazing service. Thank you D'Amico for making our wedding day so special!
He made us feel like royalty and always had what we needed. The food was amazing, we received so many compliments from our guests on the great selection and quality of food provided at the event. I am still dreaming of my Salmon, it was that good! They even created a custom dessert to top off the most amazing service. Thank you D'Amico for making our wedding day so special!
Bonnie E.
Jul 22, 2021
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Attended an event at the Beach Club yesterday, and D'Amico Catering was outstanding! The food and beverages were great, but what made the experience even better were the staff. Shout out to Marissa, Madi, and Anne! Top notch!
Makala Ross
Jul 06, 2021
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D'amico worked with us through the entire process with food and wine tastings as well as a complete run-through of the night related to food and beverage services. They helped us design our signature cocktails and helped us work through food allergies such as gluten intolerance and selecting options for our vegan guests. All the food was tasty and the display from hors d'oeuvres, main meal, dessert buffet, to late night nacho spread was beautiful. Glad to of had D'amico catering with us for our big day.
Boris Sandler
May 22, 2021
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I attended several dinners catered by D'Amico. Everything was top-notch: food quality, service, timing.
Kristen Johnson
Mar 19, 2021
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My family had a fabulous Easter dinner thanks to the D'Amico offerings. The preparation was a cinch, the portions generous, and the food very delicious. If you ever get a chance to have the blackberry key lime pie.jump at it!
