36 Best Caterers near Hopkins

“Phenomenal food and a wonderful chef! We had Caribbean Kitchen cater an evening fundraiser at the Windward Fest in Wayzata last month. I was thrilled by the delicious and soulful food, including favorites like conch fritters and little key lime pie tarts. The beans and rice and the jambalaya was amazing too. I saw people going back for thirds! The chef/owner is the sweetest, kindest, most helpful guy in the world too! Highly recommend!!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Did a small trial with deli Double and loved the food, value and service. They catered a meeting and everyone loved the food. Starting with the delicious assortment of nut breads, donuts and baked treats followed by super fresh fruits. The variety of generously filled sandwiches were a big hit including the requested gluten free bread on a few and a few veggie only sandwiches. Gourmet chicken salad sandwich on croissant was amazing. The coffee stayed hot all day and still tasted good. The variety tray of bars/cookies was delicious and that baby field green salad with honey balsamic dressing was a highlight for sure! Thank you David and Leesa, I look forward to using Deli Double again!“

“-Vinai MN- My friend and I wanted to try Chef Yia's restaurant due to being homesick and wanting hmong food. We were met with such great service and sat where we could see the work area. Chef Yia was so kind and started us off with a complimentary appetizer, rice Curry balls. We ordered and the food came so fast. As soon as I took a bite, my eyes started to get teary because it tasted like food from home. I started fanning myself to not cry which Chef Yia saw and asked if the food was too spicy. We then started to explain that we were not from MN and were feeling a bit homesick and how the food reminded us of home. Chef Yia then said, here let's do this. He returned with a pot of beef soup that consisted of mushrooms, bamboo shoots, beef and green onion and white rice and shared that this dish was one of those dishes that we would eat at gathering and events. We we so shocked and so at loss with his kindness and compassion. We both took a bite and immediately lighted up. It tasted like my mom's cooking 💓. As we were nearing the end of our meal, Chef Yia told us not to stuff ourselves too full and surprised us with a complimentary dessert which further awed us. We were so lost at words for Chef Yia's kindness, generosity and comfort. We chose the Lava Cake and it was soooo good! I normally don't like sweets but we devoured this 😋. 1000/10 would recommend.“

“Everything was amazing! There was really something for everyone, and I only heard glowing reviews. Also, Stephen was so nice and cool and easy to work with! The whole experience was really positive for us. We feel like we for sure made the right choice.“

“Wade the owner returned my call in Pittsburgh, Pa. I was trying to order food for good friends who had a death in their family. Not knowing MN, Wade suggested Hy-Vee grocery in Lakeville. He didn't turn down my business but offered an alternate for 10 people. I told him about all the 5 star reviews and out of three caterers he was the only one to call back. Thank you for your kindness and compassion Wade 🙏“

“For the second year-in-a-row we've had Chef Jeff Catering at our annual Gala + Award Show. This year is was held in April at Union Depot in downtown St. Paul. We have to share that the spread of food and service was exceptional. The food was good quality. The catering staff was knowledgable about the venue location inside and out and made everything easy for us along the way.“

“the food and bakery items are all so delicious!!“

“As a wedding planner, it's hard to know what to write about first for Fork & Flair: their delicious food or their great service. They are both wonderful! Working with Devyn is such a pleasure and my clients all appreciate her responsiveness and her explanations. On the day of the event, the staff is on point and attentive to guests needs. And the food is amazing! The smashed potato bar is a personal favorite. You can't go wrong with Fork & Flair! - Keyed Up Events“

“We used Deco Catering for our wedding and overall had a great experience. The pasta bar was a huge hit—guests loved it, and I really appreciated that they offered gluten-free and vegan options. It came with breadsticks, salad, and protein choices, which made it feel like a complete meal. The cake was delicious, and they also offered a vegan/GF chocolate mousse that was a big success. We added three appetizers (spanakopita, bacon-wrapped dates, and potato bites with dill sour cream), all of which were quickly eaten, plus a late-night pretzel and cheese bar that everyone raved about. Leading up to the day, the company was excellent to work with—very communicative, helpful, and the tasting beforehand was such a fun, reassuring part of the process. They also went above and beyond with setup, arranging linens and folding napkins at no extra charge. That said, I do have some complaints about the day-of service. The staff on-site seemed disorganized: food came out later than planned, there was a lot of confusion around serving the vegan and GF meals, and unfortunately one of our tiramisus was never cut or served despite people asking for it. I couldn’t find anyone to help with it, and I also never got the leftovers back, so it felt like $80 wasted and such a shame because it was so tasty. We also almost didn’t get our cake leftovers returned either—it only happened because I happened to run into an attendant in the parking lot who had them (maybe in one of their cars). Despite those hiccups, the food itself was wonderful, and the planning process was smooth and stress-free. I’d still recommend Deco Catering for their creative menu options and helpful team, but I’d advise couples to be very clear about expectations for the day-of staff to avoid similar issues.“

“La Belle Crêpe catered at my daughter’s sweet 16 birthday party. Everything was perfect, the event went smoothly and all items on the menu were so delicious. Merci Emmanuel.“

“I recently attended the NAWBO Gala at the Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom, and I was genuinely impressed by the entire experience. The space was elegant, beautifully designed, and the chandeliers added a stunning touch that made the evening feel special. Everything was well put together and comfortable, creating a great atmosphere for networking and celebration. As a wedding planner in the Twin Cities, I can easily see this venue being perfect for weddings or stylish events in the future. The Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom is a beautiful, versatile space that truly stands out.“

“Our experience using Classic Catering for our wedding had some ups and downs but was overall fine.

The food: We had a buffet dinner for our reception, and many of our guests went out of their way to compliment the food.

Day-of service: The staff we interacted with were super friendly, and our day-of coordinator said the catering lead and our late-night staff person were excellent to work with. Unfortunately, there was no water on the head table during dinner, despite us having to pay extra for water & carafes and our wedding party asking for refills several times. My sister wound up having to go refill the carafes herself a couple times during dinner. This wouldn’t have bothered us if it weren’t a service we had to pay extra for on top of the rest of the meal.

The planning process: Our point of contact during the planning process was quick to respond, but communication wasn’t always proactive and was often a bit confusing, requiring me to follow up more than I would have expected to clarify things. They could avoid a LOT of confusion by making the information on their website more clear. For example, the majority of the veggie sides are described as sauteed with butter – but when I asked about dairy-free options for guests with allergies, I was told they don’t actually use butter, but a butter substitute. Because of the dairy and egg allergies in our group, I was assured that all items on the buffet line would have placecards with allergen info, but day-of, that allergen info was missing from some cards. Thankfully, nothing bad happened -- but it could have, if the folks with allergies didn't go out of their way to clarify, which they shouldn't have had to do.

Nothing that was the end of the world, but given the price point of any wedding caterer being so high, I would have expected less stress surrounding our work with them.“

“My daughter and I are acai bowl connoisseurs and have had acai bowls all over this country. We both agree that this is far and away the best we've ever had. It is the most delicious acai and the most generous amount. I always get the same thing. Classic bowl with extra peanut butter, cocoa nibs and coconut flakes added to the granola and banana. At home I add my own blueberries and strawberries. I try to limit myself to 2 or 3 a week but the cravings are powerful.“

“Thanks for your yummy food today in honor of my birthday. It was delicious nutritious and very fun! Thank you Imani for your skills - made my day!!!!“

“The doughnuts were exceptional! I ordered the french crueller and black eye cake doughnuts. I will be back! I also tried their iced mocha, it was more of a coffee than sugary drink which I am used to our americanized sugary coffee drinks which a lot of people might appreciate less sugar. It was great!“

“I ordered a fudge Carmel drizzle ice cream cake for a grad party. Nothing in the middle or on the bottom. It came just plan white. I reached out and was contacted by the manager who was very nice and helped make the situation better.
The ice cream is phenomenal!“

“We had Kafe 421 do one of the dishes at our 15-year Anniversary Gala + Award Show event. This year they made Phyllo Pizza. With Sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta and mozzerella. Was very tasty. We recommend them for your catering needs!“

“Our event at The Lumber Exchange was great! It was affordable and executed efficiently! The event coordinator communicated often and was so friendly. The staff working the night of the event were so nice and easy to find and talk to. We would definitely recommend hosting an event at The Lumber Exchange Center. Parking is just a little spendy.“

“We’ve used Mr Pig for the last few years for many birthday parties and it is always a crowd pleaser. Our guests love the hog roasts and augratin potatoes as their favorites 🙂. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a hog roast/catering service for their parties!! Most importantly, it comes highly approved by our favorite birthday boy 🐶 who gets to see his BFF’s each summer for his very own birthday plate 😁 🐶.“

“Muy bueno la comida recomendado“

“Alex is very dependable and professional. She loves to cook and it shows (tastes amazing) in the value and ingredients of her meals.“

“We had Twin Cities Catering handle a 35 person family event and they were phenomenal. They delivered and set up all of the food. We did their appetizers menu where we had chicken kabobs, charcuterie, and a mozzarella antipasto platter. Everyone enjoyed the food and it was very well presented. Their price is beyond competitive and moving forward we will be using Twin Cities Catering for any event. Thank you.“

“We had Old Southern Bbq cater for our wedding and it was absolutely an amazingly positive experience! The director of catering, Amy, was so helpful and on top of everything. The catering team was absolutely wonderful! All of our guests ranted and raved about the food all night, especially the potato salad and the cornbread muffin tops. Would definitely recommend!“

“They have the best food around and not to mention best customer service around. They always take care of their customers, and the food always comes perfectly how you want it in my experience if you haven’t tried this place then you should go try it immediately. It’s that serious. thank you, African 3DS you guys never fail!!“

“We held a training event in The Social at Royalston Square this week and it wonderful! Misha, with Entourage Event Group was incredibly helpful and on point with all of the preparations. For set up and day of, Edwyn was on staff for anything that we needed. We did simple boxed lunches that were delish and thoughtfully assembled. Our team had nothing but positive feedback about the venue and food.“

“We have used Kelber Catering, at the Minneapolis convention center for V.I.P. night for the Minneapolis Boat Show. The food and bar set up were perfect for our evening. They have helped us for the past three years, and our server, rep. Dan was great. I will use them in the again.“

“I have been to the Wayzata location many times and this time, went to the Uptown location. Staff is awesome 👍 and nice. Ice cream 🍦 is great. Super place for anyone to go for ice cream freshly made everyday! What ya waiting for? Go get your scoop!“

“Chef Ted is the real deal. Forget about a caterer. This is a professional chef. I have crossed paths with him many times at events and have hired him myself on more than one special occasion. He is the Creme de la Creme. Incredible food, wonderful presentation, profession, elegant, and takes care of everything. My guests raved. Don't think twice!“

“STAFF IS AMAZING!!!“

“I was driving by and did a double take when I saw their sign. I decided to stop in to see what they offered because Nigerian restaurant menus tend to vary. It’s a small carryout only spot. The woman working there was very nice and accommodating. I informed her that I’m vegan and inquired about a few of my favorite Nigerian foods: egusi, greens, jollof, and beans. She didn’t have egusi. She stated that she had greens but they’re made with fish. She then offered to make me a fresh batch sans the fish if I had time to wait. I most certainly do! It wasn’t a long wait either. I got a hefty container of food for about $15. There was enough food for 2 days (if I wasn’t being greedy).I tried my food right away. The greens were very good and clearly freshly made with quality produce. The beans were good. The jollof rice was SLAMMIN!! Perfection in the flavor department!I’m unsure how long they’ve been open, but they seem fairly new. They’re located in a strip mall with other small, locally owned businesses. Again, it’s carryout only; you cannot sit in and eat. (I ate in my car.) They also offer catering services.Be sure to check out this spot if you’re in the MSP area.

Vegetarian options: Vegan options

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free and vegan options“

“It is SO IMPRESSIVE to see an Owner like you who WAS Homeless previously, making a life AND being generous to other Homeless, Hungry people!!! And your work with hiring those who find it hard to get jobs after jail or when homeless....As they say Not ALL HEROES wear Capes❣️❣️🦸THANK YOU SO MUCH ❣️❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍“

“We got married at Edinburgh Golf course on 12.31.21. D'Amico was so amazing to work with they went above and beyond to get us anything we wanted for drinks/food and desserts! They made all of our wishes come true and we got so many compliments on our food! Diane Nichols was our Catering manager and she was a dream to work with. She worked tirelessly for us to make our day beyond perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better catering team!“

“mmmmmmmmm hmmmmmmmmmmm the best“