Why Us
Every gathering begins with a simple intention. To nourish, to welcome, to help people feel at ease.
What makes us different
We don't think of ourselves as a catering company. We think of ourselves as the partner who makes sure everything you've worked toward actually comes together.
That starts with a simple intention: to nourish, to welcome, to help people feel at ease. The harder part is carrying that intention through every detail, every course, every moment of an evening, so your guests settle in and you can finally breathe. That's what Create has been doing in Minneapolis for over 20 years.
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We cook on-site, every time
Most catering arrives. Ours is cooked. Our team builds a fully functioning kitchen wherever your event is happening and prepares everything fresh, at the right moment. It's not common in catering. It's the reason guests always ask who made the food.
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We design every menu from scratch
There is no standard menu. Every Create menu is built around your occasion, your guests, and the experience you want them to have. Philip and the team bring over 40 years of culinary craft to every conversation, and nothing leaves the kitchen that doesn't meet that standard.
Seasonal means more than what's available at the market. It means what's at its peak right now. Menus are built around ingredients at their best, which means what you eat in October tastes nothing like what you eat in April. That's intentional. It's also why returning clients look forward to what's next.
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A bar program built around the evening
The bar program travels with the kitchen. Craft cocktails, curated wine, and thoughtful pairings are part of how we design an evening, not an afterthought. Our sommelier works alongside the culinary team to build a bar program around your menu, your guests, and the mood you're after.
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We're full-service, start to finish
One team handles your menu, the on-site kitchen build, service staff, bar program, rental coordination, and cleanup. You don't manage separate vendors or piece your event together from multiple companies. You should be able to trust us, be present with the people you've gathered, and let the evening unfold.
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Fine-dining technique at every scale
The standard doesn't change based on guest count. Whether we're cooking for 20 or 200, the technique, the presentation, and the care are the same. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, private estate hosts, and some of the most discerning event planners in the region. They return because the experience holds.
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We only say yes when we mean it
We are thoughtful about the events we take on. Not because we're selective for its own sake, but because when we commit to an event, we commit completely. Our clients feel that difference from the first call.
What a Create event costs
Every event is built around what your occasion actually requires. There is no standard package, because no two gatherings are the same.
Most full-service Create events over 50 guests represent a five-figure investment in food, labor, rentals, and service. The right number depends on what you're envisioning.
The best place to start is a conversation.
Let's TalkWhere should we start? Find your event:
Social events
Milestones, rehearsal dinners, dinners in your home, celebrations of life, and the gatherings that bring people together for the right reasons.
Corporate events
Annual dinners, board meetings, client entertainment, and the events that reflect on your organization as much as they reflect on you.
Weddings
The day the food finally gets to be as memorable as everything else you've planned. For couples and the planners who guide them.