Business Details
Expert Catering Services for Weddings & Events in Minnesota
At Unique Dining Catering, we are dedicated to transforming lifes most significant celebrations into unforgettable experiences. With decades of collective experience, our team specializes in crafting exceptional culinary experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings across Minnesota. We pride ourselves on our ability to solve logistical challenges, deliver gourmet cuisine, and create personalized service plans tailored to each clients vision.Our commitment extends beyond the platewe foster strong relationships with venues, maintain a veteran-owned business ethos, and prioritize community values. From intimate backyard celebrations to large-scale events at premier venues like Courtyards of Andover, we combine culinary expertise with operational excellence to ensure every event exceeds expectations.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Catering
Pig Roasts
Bar Services
Drop-Off Meals
Venue Partnerships
Custom Menus
Event Coordination
Late-Night Snacks
Dessert Catering
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in event catering across Minnesota.
- Our veteran-owned business offers military and nonprofit rate discounts.
- We maintain exclusive partnerships with 20+ premier event venues statewide.
- Our custom menu planning includes a $25 credit toward finalized bookings.
- We provide comprehensive service including food, bar staffing, and logistics.
Services
Wedding Catering
We specialize in creating unforgettable wedding dining experiences across Minnesota. Our services include plated meals, buffet setups, and on-site pig roasts at venues ranging from barns to banquet halls. Our team coordinates directly with couples and venue staff to ensure flawless execution, offering customizable menus and beverage service with a 25% service charge based on event complexity.
Bar Services
Our licensed bartending service provides full bar solutions for events, including alcohol supply, servers, and necessary equipment. Options range from cash bars to hosted packages priced $8-$25 per guest hourly, featuring domestic and premium liquors, wines, and specialty cocktails. We also offer off-site bartender services with client-provided beverages under venue regulations.
Corporate Catering
We deliver drop-off meals and full-service catering for corporate events, luncheons, and celebrations across Minnesota. Our offerings include classic buffets starting at $18 per person, customized menus with a $25 planning fee, and late-night snack options. Clients receive white-glove service including tableware rentals and setup assistance for events up to 200 guests.
Pig Roasts
Our on-site pig roasting service features whole hogs cooked over charcoal, serving 100+ guests at $23 per person. This includes classic sides like red potato salad and coleslaw. For smaller groups, we offer pulled pork options prepared off-site, with pricing starting at $22 per person for complete packages including service staff.
UDE Express
This weekly meal program offers pre-prepared dishes for pickup or delivery every Monday. Menus feature rotating options like beef stroganoff and wild rice soup, with pricing starting at $18 per meal. Customers order by Friday noon through our online system, choosing between locations at Courtyards of Andover or Anokas Old Post Office building.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, baby showers, graduation parties, nonprofit galas, athletic banquets, and private celebrations across Minnesota.
Do you provide bartending services?
Yes, we offer licensed bartending services with hosted bar packages, cash bars, and premium liquor options for events requiring alcohol service.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Our menus include gluten-free options like wild rice soup and grilled vegetable entrees. We also customize menus to accommodate specific dietary needs when possible.
What venues do you work with?
We partner with 20+ venues including Courtyards of Andover, Abella Weddings, Bloom Lake Barn, and Northern Stacks in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Do you offer custom menu planning?
Yes, we provide custom menu design with a $25 planning fee credited toward your final booking, requiring at least $10 per person premium for specialized requests.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and issue invoices for corporate clients. Payment terms require 50% deposits for events with final balances due 30 days prior to service.
Reviews (4)
Stephanie S.
Jun 16, 2022
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Unique Dining catered my wedding. We had chicken and steak and it was AMAZING. I had wedding guests raving about the food.some even said it was the best steak they have ever had. The staff was professional and kind. 1000000% recommend them for catering!
Brandon Peterson
Dec 10, 2021
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They catered my neighborhood party. They delivered, setup and gave me a crash course in catered events. The communication leading up to the event was very smooth. The food was awesome and a great value. We had so many left overs that everyone got to take leftovers home!
Nancy H.
Nov 20, 2021
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We had Unique Dining cater my son's grooms dinner. The food was wonderful! We were very pleased with how smoothly the set up went for preparing the Italian buffet. Unique Dining took a lot of the stress off of me for hosting the evening.
Abby Anderson
Oct 09, 2021
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Unique dining catering did the food for our wedding a few weeks ago. They were super easy to work with and let us come try the meal we picked before we officially decided which was really nice. They were very fast to respond to emails or concerns and made any accommodations we asked for. The day of the wedding was stress-free because I knew that they would do wonderful. UDC met my expectations and the food was great and many of our guests commented on how good it was.
They gave us any leftovers from the wedding which was awesome after coming back from our honeymoon and not wanting to cook food right away. It tasted good even after being in the freezer for a couple of weeks too! I would recommend UDC for your wedding!
They gave us any leftovers from the wedding which was awesome after coming back from our honeymoon and not wanting to cook food right away. It tasted good even after being in the freezer for a couple of weeks too! I would recommend UDC for your wedding!
