Create Catering and The Dining Studio
1121 NE Jackson St, Suite #145,
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612.331.3310
We are situated in the South East corner of the Waterbury Building (Suite 145)
From Broadway St NE: Follow NE Jackson St to 12th Ave NE and take a right and then a right into parking lot - under the crane at the end of the lot.
From Central Ave: right onto 12th Ave NE, cross track and turn left into the Waterbury parking lot.
Contact Us
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For event sales and coordination contact –
Joan Nilsen Beyer
Event Sales Coordinator
Email: Joan@createcaters.com
Philip Dorwart
Owner / Chef – General Inquiries
Email: Philip@createcaters.com
Phone: 612.331.3310 ext 101
Desireé Dorwart
Marketing, Promotions, Donations and Charity Needs
Email: desiree@createcaters.com
Lisa Fernandez
Office Manager
Email: lisa@createcaters.com
Phone: 612.331.3310 ext 102
Menus
- Concept Cocktail Party
- Hors d'Oeuvres Menu
- Happy Hour Menu
- 2022 Wine List & Beer Menu
- Craft Cocktails
Each concept menu is conveniently priced to include a set of three hors d'oeuvres, buffet style – and drinks.
Cocktail Hours are designed for 25-35 Guests. Pricing is a flat rate per person for appetizers and two drinks, plus tax and service charge. Drink service includes: full bar, hand selected wines and beer, (NA) sodas, sparkling water.
Enhancements
Enhance your happy hour with our concept driven dessert and craft cocktail options which may be added for additional fees.
Concept cocktails pre-ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.
Add sparkling wine, cava, champagne, or extended options from our 2022 wine list.
Concept driven dessert
Added service staff for butler passed appetizers and drinks.
Additional Guests
Clients may increase the guest count to over 35 with added fees for service staff and chef labor, see your events sales coordinator for more information.
East Indian
Unique East Indian set Hors d'Oeuvres – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.-
Potato Pea Samosas
cucumber raita
peanut free, gluten free, vegetarian
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Chicken Tikka skewer
masala sauce/ scallions
dairy free, gluten free
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Saag Paneer Naan Pizza
naan crust/ creamy spinach sauce/ paneer/ red peppers
peanut free, wheat, vegetarian
East Indian Enhancements
May be added for additional fees...-
Key lime Tartlet
whipped cream/ toasted coconut
dairy, vegetarian
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Delhi Cooler
gin/ lime juice/ pineapple juice/ curry nectar (can be mocktail)
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Lunar Eclipse
turmeric vodka/ carrot/ lemon/ honey/ angostura bitters can be a mocktail
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Tonic with Gin
Create's House-made Quinine Tonic
Asian
A curated selection of our top three requested Asian inspired menu items – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.-
Chicken Skewer
sweet soy glaze/ sesame/ Asian slaw/ rooster mayo
dairy free
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Pork Lemongrass Meatball
ginger-sweet chili sauce
dairy free, gluten free
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Kimbap
nori wrapped/ marinated tofu/ pickled radish/ spinach/ carrot/ gochujang sauce
vegetarian
Asian Enhancements
May be added for additional fees.-
Mini Vanilla Cheescake
sesame graham cookie/ candied ginger
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Tom Yum on a Rock
vodka/ cointreau/ palm sugar/ lemongrass/ cucumber/ lime/ red pepper and sea salt
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Paolo (sails The Seven)
rum/ malibu/ Passoã/ pineapple/ vanilla/ lemon
Latin
Curated collection of latin menu concepts – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.-
House fried tortilla chips
Salsa roja/ queso dip
dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian
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Elote quesadilla
grilled corn/ roasted poblano peppers/ lime zest/ sour cream/ scallions
vegetarian
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Chorizo Albondigas
salsa verde/ guajillo puree
dairy free, gluten free
Latin Enhancements
May be added for additional fees.-
Churros
cinnamon sugar/ chocolate sauce
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Create's Margarita
blanco tequila/ Cointreau/ lime/ lemon/ agave syrup/ salt
$12
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Pineapple Mint Caipirinha
Cachaça/ pineapple/ simple syrup/ mint
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Brazilian Buck
Cachaça/ ginger beer/ ginger/ lime
Classics
A selection of classic Americana – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.-
Risotto Tot
Arborio rice/ Reggiano/ roasted tomato conserve
vegetarian
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Shrimp Cocktail
poached large shrimp/ tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce/ lemon
dairy free, gluten free
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Deviled Egg
Local, organic eggs/ truffle oil/ smoked paprika
gluten free, vegetarian
Classics Enhancements
May be added for additional fees.-
Salted caramel chocolate brownie
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Manhattan
bourbon/ sweet vermouth/ dry vermouth/ bitters
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Auld Fashioned
rye/ simple syrup/ orange & cardamon bitters
Our menu changes seasonally and on a whim.
Here is a sampling of our offerings.
Butler Passed
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Risotto Tots
Arborio rice/ Reggiano/ roasted tomato conserve
vegetarian
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Deviled Eggs
Local, organic eggs/ truffle oil/ smoked paprika
dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian
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Vegetable Gougere
roasted corn/ poblano/ mascarpone
vegetarian
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Mac & Cheese Spoon
Cheddar cheese/ orechiette pasta/ buttered panko
vegetarian
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Caprese Pick
Marinated tomato/ house pulled mozzarella/ basil puree/ aged balsamico
gluten free, vegetarian
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Twice Baked Potato
aged cheddar/ chives
gluten free
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Shrimp Cocktail
poached large shrimp/ tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce/ lemon
dairy free, gluten free
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Pork & Lemongrass Meatballs
ginger-sweet chili sauce
dairy free, gluten free
Grazing
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Salumi & Artisan Cheese
1 oz cheese plus... dry cured salami/ grilled mortadella/ Italian rosemary ham/ Widmer's cheddar/ St Pete's blue/ chèvre/ pickles/ mustard/ marinated white beans/ crackers/ dried fruits/ nuts
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Create's Crudite Display
grilled/ blanched/ raw/ seasoned vegetables/ hummus/ green goddess
gluten free, vegetarian
Curated "pick list" style menu options for events with 12-24 guests. Menu items can be adjusted based on total guest count, happy hour theme, and menu favorites.
Choose a few, or multiples of several.
Dietary considerations are listed along each menu option.
12 Guests
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Salumi & Artisan Cheese Display
dry cured salami/ grilled mortadella/ Italian rosemary ham/ Widmer's cheddar/ St Pete's blue/ chevre/ pickles/ mustard/ marinated white beans/ crackers/ dried apricot
$120 per 12 Guests
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Crudite Display
grilled/ blanched/ raw/ seasoned vegetables/ hummus/ green goddess
$60 per 12 guests
gluten free
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Chips & Dip
seasoned house made potato chips/ creamy French onion dip
$30 per 12 guests
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Shrimp Cocktail
poached shrimp/ cocktail sauce/ lemons/ two shrimp per pick - 18 picks per order
$72 per 12 guests
dairy free, gluten free
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Chickpea & Cucumber Salad
tomato/ olive/ feta/ lemon/ dill
$48 per 12 guests
gluten free, vegetarian
24 per order
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Mac 'n Cheese Spoons
toasted panko/ truffle oil
$48 per 24
vegan
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Deviled Eggs
local eggs/ cornichon/ dijon/ tarragon
$55 per 24
dairy free, gluten free, vegan
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Twice Baked Potatoes
cheddar/ chive/ buttermilk dressing
$45 per 24
gluten free, vegan
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Grilled Chicken Skewer
sweet soy glaze/ sesame/ Asian slaw/ rooster mayo
$84 per 24
dairy free
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Chicken Salad Slider
lettuce/ tomato/ walnut/ dried cranberry/ white bun
$72 per 24
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Tiny Cheeseburgers
buttery bun/ pickles/ fancy sauce
$72 per 24
The current volatile wine market is fraught with fluctuations and diversions. Due to the ever changing retail landscape, with many oddities in both availability and pricing – some wines may be changed/substituted for another comparable option(s). We try to make our seasonal wine list specific to our current flavor profiles and likely menu pairings and appreciate our clients understanding.
Whites
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Vignerons Ardéchois, Les Classiques Chardonnay (2020)
Rhône, Ardéchois, France
$29 per Bottle
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Domaine Ciringa Fosilni Breg Sauvignon Blanc (2017)
Štajerska Slovenija
$20 per Bottle
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Pike Road Pinot Gris (2018)
Willamette Valley AVA
$20 per Bottle
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Les Deux Moulin, Val de Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc (2020)
Loire Valley, France
$20 per Bottle
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Pierre Prieur et Fils, Domaine de Saint-Pierre Sancerre Blanc (2020)
Loire Valley, France
$46 per Bottle
Rosé
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And Why am I Mr. Pink (2021)
Underground Wine Project ~ Columbia Valley, WA
$25 per Bottle
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Chateau de Campuget Tradition Rosé (2020)
Costieres de Nimes, Rhone, France
$24 per Bottle
Reds
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Lockhart Cellars Pinot Noir (2018)
California
$23 per Bottle
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Willamette Pinot Noir, Elk Cove (2018)
Willamette Valley, OR
$40 per Bottle
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Kalpela Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino (2018)
Mendocino County, CA
$20 per Bottle
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Penley Estate, Cabernet Franc Coonawarra Francis (2020)
South Australia, Australia
$32 per Bottle
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Ridge Vineyards, Three Valleys Sonoma County (2019)
California, United States
$30 per Bottle
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Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad Reserve’ Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon
$98 per Bottle
Bubbles
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Torre Oria Brut Cava
Spain
$18 per Bottle
Craft Beer
This is a sample of our popular selections. Our list is changing and updated frequently beyond what you see here.-
Indeed Brewing Co.
Mexican Honey - Light | Imperial Lager
$6
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Indeed Brewing Co.
Day Tripper | Pale Ale
$6
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Summit
Extra Pale Ale
$5
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Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Bent Hop | Golden IPA
$6
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Fair State Brewing Co-Op
Pils
$6
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Castle Danger Brewery
Cream Ale
$7
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Lake Monster Brewing
Como Claw | Pilsner
$6
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Third Street Brewhouse
Minnesota Gold Light
$6
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Surly
Furious | IPA
$7
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Dogfish Head Brewing
60 minute IPA
$6
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Dogfish Head Brewing
90 minute IPA
$7
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Finnegans
Irish Amber
$6
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Kaliber
Non-Alcoholic | Lager
$5
Our craft cocktails are designed with your vision in mind, and each is created with fresh, seasonal and inspiring ingredients. Our bartenders are seasoned mixologists with in-depth knowledge of what they are creating for your guests. Craft Cocktails may be added to both our Standard Full Bar Package and Premium Bar.
Old Fashioned
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Classic
Spirit, Sugar, Bitters
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Grandfathers Auld Fashioned
Spirit, Sugar, Bitters, Cherry, Orange, Soda
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Improved
Old Overholt Rye, Cardamom Simple, Cardamom Bitters
Classic Cocktails
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The Last Word
Hendricks Gin, Luxardo, Green Chartreuse, Lime Juice
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Corpse Reviver #2
Hendricks Gin, Cointreau, Lillet, Lemon, Absinthe (rose)
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Hemingway Daiquiri
Plantation Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Luxardo, Simple Syrup
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Create’s Manhattan
Bourbon, Sweet/Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters
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Create’s Margarita
Tequila, Create’s Orange Liqueur, Lemon, Lime, Simple
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Aviation Cocktail
Gin, Lemon Juice, Luxardo, Créme de Violette
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Verdant Lady
Hendricks Gin, Lime Juice, simple syrup, Green Chartreuse, Mint
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NY Sour
Rye, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Red Wine
Original
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Firth of Forth
Vodka, Black Tea, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Bitters
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I Knew a Girl Named Nicki…
Vodka, Canton, Sour, Ginger Beer and Lime
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On Our Side
Vodka, Cherry Ginger Shrub, Soda
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Icehouse Toddy
Rye, Honey Simple, Lemon Juice, Cardamom Bitters
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Spring Optimism
Bombay, Canton, Lillet, Simple Syrup, Peychaud’s Bitters
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Untitled No.3
Hendrick’s Gin, Cynar, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Bitters
Event Specific Cocktails
Create Craft Cocktails – customized batched cocktails unique to every event. We can design a cocktail for you, or prepare one of your favorites.-
Nojito
A delicious NA version of the classic Mojito coconut cane simple/ fresh lime juice/ spearmint/ anise hyssop leaves/ club soda w/ lime and mint leaf
Batch (10x)
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Enzoni
green grapes/ gin/ Campari/ lemon juice/ simple syrup
Batch (10x)