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Maucieri's Catering is among the first ever Caterers in the Brainerd Lakes are and we are proud to say we are the exclusive Wedding Caterer for the award winning Wedding Venue, Pine Peaks Event Center.
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Food was amazing!! Impressed how nice everything looked for the wedding, and the place settings for each seat. Lots of options for meals.
We got a ton of comments on how good the food at the wedding was. Bar Service was excellent as well! They made our signature cocktail and served it to guests as they arrived to the ceremony, which was a fun Little touch that the guests absolutely loved. The Italian food served at our rehearsal dinner was unbelievable as well. Jean was excellent to work with in the wedding planning process!
Food was amazing! Everyone raved about the pasta. Staff was professional and friendly!
We went through Mauceri's because Pine Peaks Event center has an exclusive contract with them. Their prices were decent compared to caterers around Minneapolis. They offered a food tasting which we participated in. We were able to choose two entrees and a couple sides. We enjoyed one entree (the salmon) and were not impressed with the other dishes. We wanted two entrees, so we just went with another entree that was recommended, without trying it. Ultimately, our wedding food was AMAZING! Everyone I talked to afterward absolutely loved the food (salmon and slow roasted beef). I’m only giving three stars because I was severely disappointed with the bar staff. I’m not sure if they knew what they were doing… 1) We had bought our own wine and had lots of boxes that were all clearly labeled. My mother found out late during the reception that they were not serving any of the white wine. Many of my guests were disappointed. 2) The final bill that I was given from the bartender was on a scratch pad with check marks all over it and a large sum circled at the bottom. It made no sense. I originally pre-paid for 24 wine corking fees and somehow realized after analyzing the scratch pad for hours that they showed I had only paid for 12. I had to get ahold of Jean and talk with her about it… she then enlightened me that the bartender had not added tax to the bill, so the final bill was actually more than what was listed (what a mess!). Jean said we could just call it even. Lastly, 3) I heard from multiple guests that the bar staff attempted to overcharge them. All guests ended up confronting bar staff about their bill and having to get a new, adjusted one that was accurate. Long story short, the food ended up being GREAT, Jean was GREAT to work worth, the bar staff was BAD.
Their coordinator, Tassy, is an absolute pleasure to work with. She went out of her way many times to help us out, even solving an issue on the wedding day when their distributor did not order the right kegs for our wedding. However, we were very disappointed with everything else about Maucieri’s for both the rehearsal dinner and the reception dinner. The rehearsal dinner was sent to the wrong location and the chef was very rude about it, rolling his eyes and snapping at us as we were hosting dozens of people. Then we had many complaints about the reception food. They gave us the wrong entrees that we ordered – we ordered walleye with crab and never got any crab. The steak was so rare, many guests could not eat it and asked for it to be exchanged. And many guests complained that their meal was cold when they got it, including ours! While they reimbursed us for the few steaks that were returned and the difference in cost of the wrong entrée, they did not do anything else to make up for their stressful errors.
We used Maucieri's catering for a wedding at pine peaks event center, and they are second to none. The staff was wonderful, easy to work with, and very efficient! The food is out of this world! You will never be disappointed in Maucieri's food! We had the chicken Parmesan and stuffed shells with Italian gravy! Everything was cooked to perfection, was delicious, and everybody raved about the food! At the end of the night they made complementary wood fire pizza as for our guests too! They even helped serve our dessert (we brought our own)!
The tasting was great! They had a lot of different options to try. The pesto mashed potatoes were our favorite! It was easy to work with the staff and planning even though they had a change of staff in the middle of our planning. They worked and were flexible with us, answered questions quickly, and were all around great to work with!
We also ate at the restaurant while we were staying in Crosslake and love the atmosphere, friendly staff, but most importantly the magnificent food! You will not be disappointed!
Maucieri's catered our wedding at Pine Peaks Event Center on March 4th, 2017. The food provided by Maucieri's was absolutely incredible. We had so many compliments from our guests on the meal. Several guests said that it was the best wedding food that they have ever had. Kate was great to work with and helped make everything go smooth on our wedding day. I will forever recommend Maucieri's Catering!
We had our wedding at Pine Peaks Retreat and Event Center on 12/31/16. Maucieri's was great to work with. Kate was so accommodating. I had a dream a family style meal and they don't usually do that but she made it happen and it was awesome! The food was so good and we got a lot of compliments from our guests! Thank you Macuieri's!
Maucieri's catered our wedding at Pine Peaks, and did an excellent job! Kate the catering coordinator is awesome to work with - very organized and easy to communicate with. I was really impressed with the staff during the reception as well. They made the buffet style meal go super smoothly for our 225 guests. They were very efficient at the bar as well. They even helped with cupcake distribution. We had the slow roasted beef and maple leaf stuffed chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and green bean almondine. All were absolutely delicious. We got lots of compliments on how good the food was from guests. I have eaten the pasta at the restaurant as well, and I swear EVERYTHING on the menu is delicious! I would highly recommend them for dinner and catering!
We had Maucieri's cater our wedding a few weekends ago and it was fabulous food. Our guests were extremely impressed with the delicious pasta, chicken parm, salad, bread and vegetables! Having Italian was a unique food choice to have at a wedding and it was a hit! The staff was really helpful and efficient. We received so many compliments on how great the food was and we highly recommend using Maucieri's for your catering needs. It was tempting to not go back for dinner the next day!
Maucieri's catering was wonderful. The food and service were outstanding.
When selecting Pine Peaks Event Center as your venue you are only given Maucieri's as a catering option which is a bit worrysome because you want to make sure you are picking the best of the best for your wedding day! The day we visited Pine Peaks we also had lunch at Maucieri's and it was hands down the best Italian meal! My father-in-law is still raving about that lunch. Turns out a few months later WCCO thought the same thing and voted them best Italian in MN! Between the most beautiful venue we had seen and delicious lunch we had just consumed we were sold!
Our tasting was well executed and we had SO many options to choose from! We had so many favorites and ended up having 3 dinner options for our guests. Kate was quick to accommodate any food sensitivities and allergies (our food sensitive guest was a 13 year old so Kate made up a more kid appropriate item for her that night!!). We had Maucieri's cater our rehearsal dinner as well but I wanted to keep it casual and asked if they would just grill out for us. I was expecting a bit more plain based on the request I had put in but they had the best chicken (everyone commented on how moist and flavorful it was), perfectly seasoned roast potatoes - both cooked on the grill in front of us and veggies and bread to top it off! Everyone was really impressed and went back for seconds. The reception was no different - great portion sizes and the food was served hot!
We will definitely go back to visit the restaurant when in town again!
Maucieri's Catering provided an amazing meal for our Wedding. Kate was very accommodating to our guests needs and worked with us to provide the options we desired for our meal. Still today, 6 weeks after our wedding, we are still receiving compliments about the food! We could not have been more pleased with our experience working with Kate and Maucieri's Catering!
Maucieri's Catering staff was wonderful to work with! Kate, the event's catering manager, graciously worked with our schedules and means of communication when it was most efficient for us.
She gave great recommendations when it came to food pairings, buffet versus plated options and which beverages to supply for our guests. She took the guesswork out of our hands so we were able to focus on other details.
We served our guests Lasagna and Chicken Parmesan with an assortment of meats and cheese. We even had a variety of options when it came to our guests with vegetarian or gluten-free dietary needs.
Our guests absolutely loved everything that was served; some even mentioned it was the best wedding meal they've ever had. We would certainly recommend Maucieri's Catering to any bride and groom in need of delicious wedding food.
I can't even begin to describe how delicious the food was at our wedding. Every single guest we talked to had nothing but 5 star ratings to give. One guests actual quote "I could face plant that alfredo and I don't even like alfredo!!" The staff was amazing to work with and went way above and beyond their duties. Kate is amazing! We HIGHLY recommend Maucieri's for catering or for dinner to anyone that is going to Cross Lake. It was so good we went back Sunday for dinner! 5+ stars.
Food was fantastic. Bartenders were a blast. Would recommend to anyone.
Our experience with Maucieri's catering was amazing. They were nothing but helpful and answered any questions or concerns promptly and professionally throughout the planning process. We had the maple leaf chicken, slow roasted beef with brandy peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Our guests raved about how delicious the food was and stated it was the best wedding food they have had. Kate was incredibly helpful throughout our wedding day and made sure everything ran smoothly! We would definitely recommend Maucieri's to anyone looking for a caterer for their wedding!
We used this caterer for both our grooms dinner as well as wedding reception and were thoroughly impressed both times! For the wedding we did a plated meal with Italian stuffed chicken or beef tips with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and a Caesar salad. Everything was was better than we rembered from our tasting! The chicken was moist and full of flavor, the beef was cooked perfectly and the salad was fresh! The staff is also amazing to work with! Kate returned all of my emails within a day and was so much fun at the event. They even refunded us for the pizza that was not eaten for our late night snack! Overall the food was amazing and so was the customer service! Definitely consider them for your wedding!
I had my wedding at the Pine Peaks Event Center on September 19th, 2015. Maucieri's did the catering for our wedding, and I have to say the food was absolutely phenomenal! Many of my guests commented on how it was the best wedding food they have ever had! And we did the buffet, so the portions were large too! The staff is amazing and really helps you pick a meal that is exactly what you want, even if you have to do a few tastings to find that perfect meal. I could not be happier with the quality of service and food that Maucieri's provided!
Maucieri’s catering services helped us create an unforgettable day on our wedding. The staff were kind, helpful, and responsive to our needs. They were flexible and open to new ideas, and helped make choosing the food fun, not stressful. Katelyn Sargent, the Catering Coordinator, does an outstanding job of making you feel at ease during the process and follows through by facilitating a smooth event on the day of. Maucieri’s is a great choice for your event!
Maucieri's catered our wedding at the Pine Peaks Event Center on July 18th, 2015. Our reception menu was delicious! We got many raving reviews of our food. We went with the buffet option where we got to pick 2 meats, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, salad, and fresh bread. We chose slow roasted beef with mushroom demi glase and bone in breaded chicken. The beef was set up on a carving station where the head chef served our guests. Even with the chicken being in a warmer, the breading on the chicken stayed crispy. We also chose the al gratin potatoes, green bean almondine, and ceasar salad which were all delicious. Our family and friends loved the food! Kate, their catering coordinator was so helpful when setting up our day. She answered all of my questions very promptly, had helpful ideas, and was there making sure everything ran smoothly all night. Kate even helped with our cake smash at our reception. Instead of the traditional dollar dance we collected money to see who got the most and they got our cake smashed in their face. Of course my groom was the lucky winner! :) Kate decided that our ice cream cake might hurt, so she gave up a huge plate of whipped cream. She egged me on as I smashed the plate in my grooms face, making a mess on the ground in the process. She laughed and cleaned it up no problem at all. Not every caterer would let you make a mess like that for a few laughs. We had a great night with delicious food and fun!
The service for trying out what we wanted for our wedding was great. We were definitely full afterwards lol. Our choices of food for our guests were great. We received a lot of compliments that the food was amazing. Don't think there was any left over food. I know there wasn't for our cake. The only thing that had my husband and my head scratching was that they cut into our top piece that we were going to save for our first anniversary. They apologized immediately and said they had never done that before. Thankfully they did saved the remaining few peices for us before it was all gone.
My husband & I booked Pine Peaks Retreat & Event Center as our wedding venue. They work exclusively with Maucieris catering of Crosslake, MN.
Needless to say we were happy with our service and the exceptional food! There were a few miscommunications and slow responses from the catering manager initially. The service the day of the wedding, however, was impeccable!! We were able to sample a variety of food prior to the wedding day with our family. We opted for a buffet with salad,an assortment of dressing options and bread,followed by two meat entrees- chicken florentine or pork prime rib (cut at the end of the buffet line by the head Chef Brian) with asparagus and the most delicious garlic mashed potatoes! They even accommodated our special request to have the just the head table plated at no extra charge. Many of our guests said it was the best they had ever tasted, and couldn't stop raving about the garlic mashed potatoes! Later in the evening they served fresh cooked pizza in Pine Peak's wood burning fire oven where guests could watch the process. Bar service was excellent, always notifying us prior to opening another keg. We enjoyed having Toni, the owner of the business, behind the bar as well. The food/beverage cost was a bit pricier than we were initially intending to spend, but worth EVERY penny in the end!!
Maucieri's is sure to please! Kate is wonderful to work with and goes over and above to please the bride and grooms needs! We were so happy with our choices and our guests are still taking about how wonderful the food was at our wedding!
We had Maucieri's cater our Rehearsal and Reception Dinner. We did pasta for the Rehearsal Dinner which was very good! For the Wedding Reception Dinner, we had the Maple Leaf Chicken and Slow Roasted Beef with Green Bean Almandine and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Everything was phenomenal! The wedding guests were all raving about how it was the best wedding food that they have every had! Kate the wedding coordinator was very easy to work with in the planning. The only slight negative was that we felt like the service was slightly slow to clear the salad plates before dinner and after dinner to get the champagne out to the tables. Overall, I would highly recommend Maucieri's!!
My daughter used Maucieri's to cater her wedding and everything was prepared perfectly. Many of our guests came up to me after dinner and said it was the best wedding food they have had. I'm usually not a fan of buffet style serving, however with all of the different choices offered, it was clearly the way to do it.
We attended a wedding at Pine Peaks Event Center close to Crosslake, MN. The facility was beautiful and Dave and Julie the owners were amazing. The caterer was Maucieri’s catering out of Maucieri’s Restaurant near downtown Crosslake. We visit the Restaurant quite often in the summer months and the Pasta Bar on Friday nights is to die for. All of their food is the best in Crosslake.
I have not witnessed what happened at this wedding ever before as it was an amazing process. What the owners did left the guests feeling wonderful and the Bride and Groom happy about their decision to book Pine Peaks Event Center for their wedding venue and Maucieri’s for their caterer. After the Grand March (and that was amazing) Dave and Julie took the microphone and introduced themselves and thanked the Bride and Groom for choosing Pine Peaks. Dave then introduced the Catering manager Kate and the wonderful wait staff. Dave went on to introduce Chef Brian and talk about his extensive cooking experience. Dave then introduced the menu of a plated strawberry spinach salad, an array of fresh breads, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, maple leaf chicken, and Filet Mignon. We have never seen this done before and a great way to make this wedding special. This was the classiest wedding we have ever attended with by far the best food served.
Last but not least Dave announced the late night snack would be provided by Maucieri’s and that was Maucieri’s pizzas cooked in Pine Peaks Wood Burning Pizza Oven. What a wedding and what a wedding reception dinner as Maucieri’s catering is fantastic. We got to see Tony Maucieri Sr. working at the Pine Peaks bar and that was a pleasant surprise as Tony is legend in the Crosslake area. Great Job Maucieri’s"
Maucieri's did an exceptional job from start to finish. They invited our family to taste-test some choices to ensure that we were getting exactly what we wanted... And then they delivered on our wedding day! We've been married for three years and people are still talking about the delicious hors d'oeuvres and dinner we had! We wouldn't have changed a single thing.
I have been heading up to the Crosslake area since I was a child. There is definitely a plethora of locations to eat, but if you’re getting sick of the mediocrity of pizza and burgers, Maucieri’s is the place for you. They not only offer some of the best food in the area, but they can cater for your wedding or event as well.
Italian cuisine was an amazing surprise for our wedding. Not only was the food fantastic, but the entire process of choosing meals was an equally wonderful experience. Maucieri’s was extremely cordial through and through. The food tasting was especially lovely; they made us a multitude and variety of dishes, helped us pick and choose what we wanted and gave great insight and knowledge as to what foods complimented one another.
Maucieri’s professionalism during our wedding didn’t go unnoticed. The presentation of the food was spot on, the attitude of the staff was pure class, and they were there to support us with whatever we needed.
I was recently a guest at a wedding (7/19/2014) at Pine Peaks Event Center in Crosslake, MN. The venue was fantastic. The beautiful grounds and buildings all in a beautiful up-north atmosphere. Catering was provided by Maucieri’s Italian Bistro and Bar. The meal was one of the best wedding meals ever. The Chef did a great job and the wait staff was (Kate) was so attentive as she made sure everything went smoothly for the newly married couple. Tony the bar tender get high marks as well. I was very impressed and I will recommend Maucieri’s Catering to my friends and family.
Maucieri's provided us with our wedding food and bar/drink service. Overall, it was a great experience and the food was wonderful. We did the pasta buffet which gave our guests two pasta options, bread and salad. They were easy to work with and very accommodating.
They did a good job the food was great
The wedding of our daughter was an amazing event! The food provided by Maucieri's Catering was presented beautifully.
We initially had some communication complications, but in the end all came together better than I had expected. The food was immaculate! Service was prompt! Presentation was astounding! We even dined in at the restaurant later the following week as we enjoyed it so much and received the same wonderful experience!! If you are looking for a classy dinner menue for your wedding... look no further.
My husband and I were the winners of the Pine Peaks Wedding Giveaway which included catering. We are so thankful Maucieri’s donated their services to this wedding giveaway. We couldn't have asked for better service and better food. They were willing to accommodate us with everything we wanted. We wanted plated food, they made it happen. We wanted butler passed hors d’ouerves, they made it happen. We wanted our cake cut, they made it happen. We wanted grilled food for our grooms dinner, they made it happen. They even made breakfast food for a Sunday brunch. They not only accomplished everything we wanted, the food was amazing. I believe they even lit all of our candles while the ceremony was going on. Maucieri’s went above and beyond for us and we couldn't be more grateful
Kate, the Maucieri's coordinator, was very helpful and considerate in her insight for my wedding food. The food tasted great and we got lots of compliments on our food. My total cost includes the food and alcohol (we had an open bar).
Maucieri's was able to accommodate our special request of adding mac n cheese to the buffet however their mac n cheese isn't just any mac n cheese it is homemade mac n cheese that everyone is still raving about. The beef was a little tough compared to tasting when it was super tender but inviting us up to tasted was a huge benefit because we totally changed our minds once we tasted the food. The rose pasta was also amazing. They offered to serve our ice cream cake that we had brought in so that it wouldn't melt which added value but the drinks were a little high. Overall very helpful and the pizzas at the end of the night are always a hit so make sure you have enough.
Thank you very much! Everything was perfect! Maucieri’s provided a great meal that our guests are still talking about. From the early planning stages to serving the meal, Kate was so knowledgeable and helpful. She had every detail thought out and her team was so efficient. We wanted something different, but familiar, a dish that we have served our guests many times and one of our favorites, paella. Chef Brian created a fantastic meal and one of the best that I have ever had at an event this size. Kate along with her staff handled everything so personally and professionally, which really helped make our night special. We highly recommend Maucieri’s catering and restaurant the service and food are excellent!
Wow!
From the beginning, the caterer was involved in helping me set up the venue. I was supposed to set up and decorate everything myself with help from my friends, but Jodi, my main contact, helped with every step. Dewey introduced the meal as if it was an honored guest, and as far as I know, he helped plate peoples food like he did mine when dinner began. Although it was a buffet, it felt like a plated meal.
The best part is that we get compliments on the food to this day - almost a year later. We have had guests tell us that it was "the best wedding food we've ever had at a wedding". I also had one guest tell me that it was "the best MEAL I ever had". I asked if they meant it, and yes.
I only wish I had more time to eat. I only got a chance to nibble... on such an exciting day, I hardly thought about feeding myself.
I would recommend Maucieri's catering to anyone and everyone. Do what you have to in order to have their amazing experience. There is no need to look anywhere else.
We got married at Pine Peaks Event Center in Crosslake, MN and Maucieri's did our reception food. The food was beyond amazing! We got so many compliments and for 200 people it was competitively priced. We had chicken Parmesan, beef tips, fettucini Alfredo, green beans, cheesy potatoes, bread, and Caesar salad as a buffet dinner. We got so many compliments on how filling and great tasting everything was all night long and family/friends are still talking about how yummy it was. I only wish we could've taken home leftovers! Us and our parents were able to do a sit down tasting four months prior to the wedding and really take our time on what our options for food were; it was important to me that we had beef, chicken, and vegetarian in the buffet so everyone had an option. Maucieri's worked with us on making sure that we got everything we wanted. They also provided the linens and napkins for the tables and chair covers with some choices on colors. I would strongly recommend Maucieri's to anyone who is looking for an amazing meal for themselves and their guests!
I got to work with Maucieri's at Pine Peaks in June and was very pleased with their product and service. A definitely solid choice in caterer.
Mauceris catering is amazing! We could not have found a better company to cater our wedding! Not only was the food spectacular (our guests are still raving about the au gratins!) but the staff was great! We were able to customize our menu and bar without any hassle! The catering coordinator, Kate, made planning a breeze! She was very easy to get a hold of and quick to respond. She had everything set up like 5 days before our actual wedding! Mauceri's made our menu planning totally stress free and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to have a special event catered! Wedding date 09/13/14 215 guests.
My husband and I chose Maucieri's as our caterer for our 2012 wedding at Pine Peaks retreat and event center.
Our wedding went off without a hitch and we had wonderful service from Maucieri's as well as Pine Peaks.
Our menu consisted of the following:
Bruschetta - served butler style
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh garlic, olive oil and balsamic
Strawberry Salad - Baby spinach, strawberries, gorgonzola, walnuts and a wonderful homemade vinaigrette!
We offered the three options as plated dinners for our guests:
Stuffed chicken - stuffed with ham, three cheeses and served with a white sauce. Mixed veggies and garlic mashed potatoes.
Fettuccine Alfredo with mixed vegetables and bread.
Filet Mignon - with green bean almondine and parsley baby reds.
Everything was wonderful, however, for plating purposes I wished we would have chosen something with more color for the stuffed chicken because of the white chicken, white sauce, and white mashed potatoes, there wasn't a lot of colors on the plate but I was told it was wonderful! However, my husband and I both had the filet and it was fantastic and I didn't have any complaints from anyone about the food and believe me, I asked! If you are going to pay for a plated dinner, it better be good!
We also chose to utilize the authentic brick pizza oven at Pine Peaks. Maucieri's put together all of the pizzas and they were cooked at Pine Peaks. They have so many different kinds that there is something to please everyone!
They were also in charge of the bar and the booze which all went very smoothly. I Highly recommend them, they are familiar with Pine Peaks and have a great "know-how" of how things work there.
Overall we were very happy with our decision and we don't have any regrets nor would we have changed anything!
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34650 County Road 3, Crosslake, MN
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