Always comforting but never boring, the City of Lakes has catering to please every eater. Whether you’re planning an employee appreciation lunch or large client event, the sky’s the limit when it comes to delicious cuisine options — from boxed lunches with juicy burgers and sandwiches to savory empanadas and comfort-food casseroles. If you’re looking for a little menu inspiration, here’s a top 10 list of some of the best caterers in Minneapolis.
1. Spitz
From savory wraps and refreshing salads to sweet baklava nut rolls and cinnamon sugar pita strips, Spitz has everything you need for a memorable Mediterranean feast.
The build-your-own buffet is one of the most popular menu items. The buffet serves up to 10, and it comes with lamb, beef, chicken, falafel, tomato, feta, kalamata olives, sauces, and more to create your own bowls and wraps.
If you’re thinking of going the boxed lunch route, Spitz doesn’t disappoint. Choose from street cart wrap boxes, bowl boxes, or salad boxes, served with your choice of protein and choice of side. Notable: Vegan Wrap Boxed Lunch.
2. DelSur Empanadas
DelSur Empanadas brings a taste of Argentina to the Twin Cities, and this place is here to stay. Offering fresh-baked empanadas with both traditional and unique fillings, DelSur has something for everyone.
The Mix & Match Empanadas package is perfect if you’d like a little variety on the menu. It comes with a dozen empanadas of your choice, in scrumptious flavors such as BBQ chicken, chorizo, and more. The restaurant also offers gluten-free and vegetarian options.
Along with empanadas, DelSur offers terrific salads. The DelSur features a simple yet delectable blend of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, hearts of palm, and house dressing. Meanwhile, the arugula salad mixes Argentinian chorizo with tomatoes and refreshingly spicy chimichurri. Notable: Caprese Empanadas with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
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3. Ed’s Kitchen
Specializing in gourmet sandwiches, salads, and wraps, Ed’s Kitchen is a great choice when you’re ordering in lunch for the office. Ed’s “Top Shelf” sandwich boxed lunches come with chips, grapes, pickle spears, and a cookie. Some popular sandwich options include Yonkers pastrami, bacon bleu roast beef, and honey Dijon ham. Gourmet salad boxes are another delicious option, and the restaurant also offers sandwich and salad combo boxes.
For something sweet, consider ordering a tray of small bite desserts or Rice Krispies bars. Notable: Greek Veggie Sandwich.
4. La Tapatia
If you plan to serve Mexican cuisine at your upcoming event, La Tapatia has all the right ingredients for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Good for both small and large groups, the breakfast burrito box includes a burrito with a choice of meat or veggies, sour cream, and pico de gallo and a choice of side.
Boxed lunch offerings include burrito, quesadilla, or ensalada, and all items come with a choice of protein or vegetable and a choice of side.
The restaurant serves a variety of beverages, including Jarritos soda, Mexican Coke, and Mexican Sprite. Make sure to let your caterer know if you need extra napkins or utensils. Notable: Vegetable Breakfast Quesadilla.
5. The Cove
If you’re in the mood for poke bowls, The Cove is the place to go. Located in the famous Dinkytown area of Minneapolis, this beloved family-owned restaurant serves customized rice bowls, poke bowls, and hearty banh mi sandwiches.
For larger groups, the build-your-own rice or poke bowl bars are great options. The rice bowl bar provides rice, a choice of two proteins, two sides, three toppings, and two sauces. The poke bowl bar comes with a choice of two bases, proteins, and sides, with three toppings and three sauces. Choose from robust proteins like shrimp, ahi tuna, and scallops, and base options include rice, mixed greens, and chips.
Boxed lunch options include banh mi (Vietnamese baguette) sandwiches with pan-fried steak, chicken, or tofu and sushirrito (sushi burrito) sandwiches in flavors such as spicy salmon or tuna. All boxed lunches come with chips and a beverage. The Cove won’t disappoint with some of the very best catering in Minneapolis. Notable: Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with House Special Sauce.
6. Red Cow
Red Cow puts a classy, hand-crafted spin on your typical hamburger, elevating both taste and presentation. This popular Minneapolis tavern offers a wide selection of burgers, sandwiches, sliders, and appetizers that work well for catered lunches and dinners.
Their boxed lunch selections include the ultimate burger, the chicken wrap, and the Tennessee hot chicken sandwich. All boxed lunches come with Red Cow salad with crispy prosciutto, coleslaw, chips, pickles, and a cookie for dessert.
If you’re opting for sliders instead of burgers, choose from delicious options like BLT chicken, So Cal with Impossible patties, or the Double Barrel with two juicy burger patties. Notable: 60/40 Burger with 60% Angus beef and 40% ground bacon patty.
7. ZZQ Smokehouse
Known for its generous portions and some of the best brisket in town, ZZQ Smokehouse is an excellent choice for catered lunches or dinners at the office. Boxed lunch sandwich options include melt-in-your-mouth prime brisket, pulled pork, and chopped chicken. All sandwiches come with a choice of two sides and two BBQ sauces.
Sandwich catering packages serve up to 10 people and include a choice of two meats (1/2 pound per person), two sides, and two sauces. You can also order a la carte meats, salads, and beans for a hearty meal. A la carte meats, like 14-hour smoked pulled pork and dry-rubbed pork spare ribs, are cooked to perfection and packaged by the pound. Notable: ZZQ Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Links.
8. Fat Lorenzo’s
Locally owned and operated and known throughout the nation, Fat Lorenzo’s is a Minneapolis staple, serving up pizza, pasta, and more. The restaurant offers catering for small and large groups, with options such as build-your-own pizzas, mouthwatering hoagies, and traditional pasta dishes that serve up to eight people.
Top pizza picks include Pizza New Haven with baby clams and asiago cheese, Fat’s combo with sausage and pepperoni, and the Pizza Alfrenzo with alfredo sauce and chicken. Pizzas are available in individual, large, and XL. The large serves up to five people, and the XL serves up to six.
If you’re in the mood for sandwiches, Lorenzo’s hoagies are top-notch. Choose from classics like tuna or ham, or mix things up a little with Fat’s Special Hoagie with salami, ham, pepperoni, turkey, and all the fixings. Notable: Shrimp Alfredo Pasta.
9. Corner Coffee
Located in the heart of the city, Corner Coffee is a beloved community cafe, offering coffee, pastries, and some of the best catering in Minneapolis for breakfast and lunch.
If you’re looking to order in a light breakfast for an early morning meeting, the assorted muffin tray is Corner Coffee’s most-ordered item. Each tray provides a dozen vegetarian-friendly muffins in a variety of flavors. The restaurant also provides boxed coffee to complete your order. Additional breakfast options include bagel and croissant sandwiches with egg, cheese, and bacon.
Popular lunch items include wraps with chicken Caesar salad or veggies and hummus, and the turkey club is both tasty and filling. All sandwiches come with chips, and you can also order chips in bulk. For dessert, the assorted buster bar tray features a sweet mix of peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch Rice Krispies bars. Notable: Turkey Sandwich with pepper jack cheese on cranberry wild rice bread.
10. Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar
Whether you’re looking to cater a breakfast meeting or lunch for the whole office, Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar has something for every occasion. Specializing in fresh, local food made from scratch daily, you can’t go wrong with the Jar.
The breakfast sandwich platter is the most-ordered item, and each platter serves up to six people. All sandwiches are made with egg, cheddar cheese, and chipotle aioli on a toasted demi-baguette, and they come with a choice of bacon or ham.
Additional breakfast options include strawberry French toast, breakfast burritos, and sweet jumbo cinnamon rolls. For lunch, consider salad or sandwich boxed lunches that come with chips, pickles, and best of all, a delicious cupcake for dessert. Notable: Chicken Quesadilla Platter with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
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