Crafting Memorable Moments For Your Wedding Day
Greater Mpls - St. Paul Area
Service area
Meghan H.
SALES MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (11X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Mintahoe Catering & Events offers exceptional catering services for your wedding.
At Mintahoe Catering & Events, we believe in more than just delivering exceptional food—we curate unforgettable experiences. Family-owned and operated, this business was founded on transforming events into memories you and your loved ones can remember for years to come. The team believes in more than just delivering delicious dishes. They strive to curate unforgettable experiences.
Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a gala event, our team will be with you every step of the way to help bring your vision to life. We specialize in a variety of catering services, from buffet service and hors d'oeuvres to plated meals and food stations. To ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy, we are happy to tailor our dishes to suit a variety of dietary needs, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian.
Let Mintahoe Catering & Events be your trusted partner in creating memories that last a lifetime. With our meticulous planning, seamless execution, and unwavering commitment to excellence, you can relax and savor every moment of your special day.
Discover why Mintahoe Catering and Events is the preferred choice for those who seek nothing less than extraordinary. Together, let's make your wedding an occasion to remember!
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Cuisine
American
Cajun
French
Fusion
Italian
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Meghan H.
Sales Manager
As Sales Manager, Meghan ensures every couple’s experience with our venue begins with excitement, care, and confidence. She leads our sales team with a passion for hospitality and a love for helping people find the perfect place to celebrate their day. Her goal is simple—to make every couple fall in love with our venue from the very first visit.
Reviews
4.6
out of 5.0321 reviews
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Review Summary
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Mintahoe Catering & Events receives glowing reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food, with particular praise for venue manager Tammy Mahony. Reviewers highlight the professionalism and organization of the staff, especially Tammy, making the planning process stress-free. Guests rave about the excellent food and service provided, emphasizing the ease of working with Mintahoe and the memorable experiences they had at weddings and events. Despite minor setbacks, Mintahoe is highly recommended for couples seeking amazing food and exceptional service for their special day.Review photos
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Ashley P
Highlighted review.
5.0
8/08/2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Tammy and the Mintahoe team! Tammy was incredibly kind, responsive, and organized—she made the planning process smooth and s...
tress-free. On our wedding day, she went above and beyond to ensure that both we and our guests felt comfortable and well taken care of. The venue was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff was professional and attentive. We are so grateful for everything they did to help make our day truly special and would absolutely recommend Tammy and Mintahoe Catering & Events to any couple planning their wedding!
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 09/30/2025
Wow, thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re beyond grateful for your kind wor...
ds and so happy to hear that Tammy and our team helped make your day stress-free and full of joy. Knowing that you and your guests felt cared for, enjoyed the food, and loved the venue means everything to us. Tammy will be over the moon to hear your praise—we’re lucky to have her! Congratulations again on your wedding, and thank you for letting Mintahoe be part of such a special celebration. 💕
Samantha P
5.0
12/15/2025
We worked with Tammy and she was professional and easy to communicate with. She listened to our ideas and gave us great feedback that helped us make some challenging choices. Overa...
ll, the food was excellent. We had many guests come up to us after dinner to tell us that we had served the best food they have had at a wedding!
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 01/05/2026
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re so glad to hear that Tammy made the p...
lanning process smooth and collaborative, and that her guidance helped you feel confident in your decisions. Hearing that your guests called it the best wedding food they’ve ever had truly means the world to our team. Thank you for choosing us to be part of such a special day—we wish you all the best!
Any questions?
Caitlyn S
5.0
12/12/2025
Tammy at Mintahoe is truly exceptional. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for customers set a very high standard. She goes above and beyond to ensure every...
thing is handled smoothly, and it shows in every interaction. Mintahoe is fortunate to have someone of her caliber on their team.
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 01/05/2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share these kind words. Tammy truly exemplifies t...
he level of professionalism and care we strive for, and your recognition means a great deal to her and our entire team. We’re grateful for your trust and support!
Lisa Q
5.0
10/17/2025
The entire Mintahoe staff helped to create the most wonderful day. The food was amazing and the service outstanding!
I am especially thankful for Tammy Mahony, the venue manage...
r, - all of her time and organization prior and being a true host the evening of the wedding itself. I felt at ease once I saw her, so absolutely grateful.
Wishing Mintahoe continued success
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 11/13/2025
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to know that the Mintahoe ...
team contributed to a wonderful experience, and we’re especially glad Tammy’s support brought you comfort and ease throughout the process. We greatly appreciate your kind words and your well wishes. Congratulations again!
Mary J
5.0
10/06/2025
We used Mintahoe Catering for our wedding, and they were absolutely incredible from start to finish. The food was unbelievable, we’re still getting compliments from our guests mont...
hs later! Everything was beautifully presented, perfectly timed, and so delicious.
Beyond that, the team was a dream to work with. Tammy and everyone at Mintahoe were so kind, organized, and attentive to every detail. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but they made the process feel so easy and enjoyable.
We truly couldn’t have asked for a better catering experience, Mintahoe helped make our day unforgettable. Highly recommend them to any couple looking for amazing food and exceptional service!
— Mary & Alex
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 11/13/2025
Mary & Alex, thank you so much for sharing this! Knowing that your guests are still talkin...
g about the food truly warms our hearts. Tammy and our entire team loved supporting you through the planning process and making your day feel effortless. It was an honor to be part of your celebration — wishing you both all the joy in the years ahead!
Kelly D
4.0
10/05/2025
I had my wedding at the Solar Arts Building managed and catered by Mintahoe in September 2025. It was beautiful and incredible, and I’m close to giving it a 5, but want to give an ...
honest review and summary of my experience. What brought it down is that I went through 3 different venue coordinators, the last switch being the month before my wedding, which caused some gaps in communications and expectations that added stress leading up to the wedding and our wedding day itself. For example, we were told by a previous coordinator that we should use a certain location for signing the marriage license, so after our ceremony, we attempted to go there and that area of the building was locked, so we were confused and scrambling a bit, taking out some time we could have been socializing at cocktail hour. There were a few discrepancies like this and it’s just tough to build a relationship with your venue rep and then put all your trust of your big day into someone else who has much less time to understand your vision, personality, etc. I understand this is a business and Mintahoe can’t stop people from quitting in this high turnover industry, so I don’t blame them, but it did impact my overall experience. I still recommend this venue and catering. I would advise couples who go with Solar Arts to make getting to the venue (third floor) super clear as we had guests confused when they showed up to Indeed Brewing. Also, I’d recommend having signs and/or ushers at both entrances to the third floor as guests were starting to come up when we were still getting things set up before the ceremony, which stressed me out since I didn’t want to be seen in my wedding dress early. Again, not necessarily Mintahoe’s fault but I feel like an expert in that space would have helped guide and give a heads up that these are things we should plan for. A major plus is the new outdoor patio space, it’s beautiful and makes for great photos! No complaints on the food, it was pretty good and all the catering staff was excellent. Overall we’re glad we went with Mintahoe at Solar Arts!
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 11/17/2025
Thank you, Kelly, for sharing your thoughtful review. We’re so glad to hear your wedding a...
t Solar Arts was beautiful, that the food was enjoyed, and that our catering team delivered a great experience. We’re also sorry for the stress caused by staffing transitions and the confusion on the wedding day. Your suggestions around signage and building access are incredibly helpful, and we appreciate you highlighting them. We’re grateful you chose Solar Arts for your celebration and wish you both all the best.
Nancy V
3.0
7/16/2025
TL;DR: Mintahoe catered our June 2025 wedding. The food was great, the staff was excellent, and the day-of service went smoothly. However, the planning and billing process was frus...
trating—marked by disorganization, poor communication, and a lack of transparency with payments. While the event itself was lovely, the experience leading up to it fell short of what you'd expect from a high-end caterer.
We recently used Mintahoe for our June 2025 wedding. There were some definite highlights, most notably, the food was very good and the service staff was exceptional. Table settings were gorgeous and it’s very convenient that they offer all dining inclusions needed. Our guests had many compliments, and the day itself went smoothly from a catering and service standpoint.
However, the planning process leading up to the event was frustrating and, at times, disheartening, especially for a company that presents itself as a luxury caterer. From the beginning, we felt locked into working with Mintahoe due to our venue's exclusive partnership with them. Despite booking well in advance (back in 2023), the last 6months of planning were marked by disorganization. We were passed between multiple representatives and assistants resulting in inconsistent communication.
We genuinely tried to be understanding. As a nurse, I recognize how internal staffing challenges can impact workflow. But as our wedding approached, the lack of follow-through became increasingly stressful: delayed responses, needing to follow up multiple times for basic information, and crucial details like final meal selections and the event invoice being addressed only two weeks before the wedding.
Even more concerning were repeated requests for large payments without proper or updated invoices. We had to persistently ask for clarification and documentation just to ensure we understood what we were paying for. In several instances, we received unprofessional emails requesting thousands of dollars without the necessary breakdowns, and it felt like different departments weren’t communicating with one another.
After the wedding, we believed everything had been settled and paid in full, until we received an email claiming we still owed money. We responded with receipts and dates and asked for clarification if there was any misunderstanding. We received no response. Then, we were sent our refundable deposit check in the mail, but with a deduction for this unexplained amount. The accompanying final event summary included increased fee amounts and surprise gratuities, despite us tipping the staff directly on the day of the event. We are genuine people and simply asked for transparency, not silence and a reduced refund.
In summary: Overall, the wedding day was a success and we are happily married. The day-of team delivered, and our guests had a wonderful time. But the planning and billing process was inconsistent, stressful, and below the standard expected from a high-end catering service. We genuinely hope Mintahoe takes this feedback seriously and uses it to improve their services for future clients.
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 08/06/2025
Thank you for your thoughtful and honest review—and congratulations on your wedding! We're...
so glad to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the food, service, and overall experience on the big day. It means a lot to know our team delivered when it mattered most.
That said, we’re truly sorry for the stress caused during the planning and billing process. Your concerns about communication and transparency are valid, and we regret that we didn’t meet the high standards we strive for. We take your feedback seriously and are already working to improve internal coordination and client communication as a result.
We appreciate you sharing this and helping us grow. Wishing you both all the best in your new chapter!
Ester
5.0
3/21/2025
Mintahoe was the perfect caterer for our wedding, and I can’t recommend them enough! From the very beginning, working with them was a pleasure. Not only was the service and food to...
p-notch, but Morgan also went above and beyond to ensure all my questions were answered, dietary restrictions were considered, and my vision was executed perfectly.
They were incredibly helpful with brainstorming seating chart ideas and came up with great suggestions to bring my vision to life. Everything about the food and service was exactly what we had hoped for, and they made the entire process so smooth and easy.
I can’t thank Mintahoe enough and wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional catering services!
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 08/06/2025
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We're beyond thrilled to hear that everythin...
g—from the food and service to the planning process—was exactly what you had hoped for. Morgan and our team loved working with you and are so glad we could help bring your vision to life. It means the world to know we played a part in such a special day. Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and delicious memories! 💛
— The Mintahoe Team
Mayurraj B
5.0
12/01/2024
We were pleased to choose Mintahoe as our catering vendor for our wedding event. A multiple of our vendors had worked with Minathoe and recommended us, making it an easy option to ...
choose them.
Pros
- Extremely professional in all forms of correspondence during the weeks leading up to the event and the day of the event. There were pretty much no disruptions during the day of the event
- Dedicated staff of team who handled our event with great care
- Very accommodating and flexible, such as getting on calls during late evening due to time difference or on weekends and agreeing to last minute changes to food options
- Addressed all questions and concerns pertaining the event management and quotation
Cons
- Changes in two event managers with poor transition. This was quickly made up by the last event manager as she did an amazing job getting aligned and up to speed
- Geode style cake was requested. The work on the cake was sub par
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 12/27/2024
Thank you for choosing Mintahoe for your wedding and for sharing your thoughtful feedback!...
We’re thrilled our team’s professionalism, flexibility, and dedication helped make your special day seamless and enjoyable.
We apologize for the challenges with staff transitions but are glad our final event manager exceeded your expectations. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the geode cake and will use it to improve.
Congratulations again on your wedding! It was an honor to be part of your celebration, and we wish you a lifetime of happiness.
Sam S
3.0
11/09/2024
We had a mixed experience with Mintahoe. The communication leading up the wedding was poor. They were slow to communicate and it did stress us out a bit. They also canceled a tasti...
ng at the last minute and it was challenging to find an alternative time (although they eventually accommodated us after a lot of back and forth with our wedding planner). However, they did comp us an appetizer to make up for some of the communication issues. Also, the food on the day of was quite good.
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 12/27/2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Sam. We’re truly sorry to hear tha...
t our communication leading up to your wedding wasn’t as smooth as it should have been.
We’re glad you enjoyed the food on your special day and hope it added to the joy of your celebration. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to improve and ensure a better experience for all our clients.
Thank you again for choosing Mintahoe, and we wish you all the best in your married life!
Amanda L
5.0
10/14/2024
We worked with Mintahoe for our wedding and the food was fantastic! Sydney was so helpful throughout the planning process! The staff was also very helpful and attentive throughout ...
the whole night.
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 12/27/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the food and that ...
Sydney, along with our staff, made your planning process and wedding day smooth and enjoyable. It was an honor to be part of such a special moment in your life!
Congratulations again, and we wish you all the happiness in the world as you embark on this new chapter together.
Caitlin F
5.0
10/02/2024
We had our wedding reception at MN Boat Club in September, and had a great time! From booking to event date, working with the fine folks at Mintahoe was a breeze! Everything was ea...
sy to manage- it truly took off a lot of the stress! The food was fantastic. The drinks were great. The venue was breathtaking.
We loved our time and would highly recommend booking with Mintahoe ☺️
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 12/27/2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great ...
experience at the Minnesota Boat Club and that working with our team helped ease the stress of planning. It’s fantastic to know you loved the food, drinks, and the beautiful venue—what an amazing way to celebrate your special day!
Your kind words and recommendation mean so much to us. Congratulations again, and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Hannah L
5.0
6/27/2024
Amazing to work with and kept our budget in mind. The food was delicious and loved by all, the vegetarian meals came out at just the right time and the guests that had them loved t...
hem. The specialty cocktails were amazing and we loved that seltzers were part of the beer/wine package. Our mini cake was adorable and the desert table was gone so fast we didn't even see it!
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 07/09/2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you and your guests loved the foo...
d, specialty cocktails, and vegetarian meals. We're glad the timing was perfect and the dessert table was a hit. It was a pleasure working with you!
Natacha B
5.0
6/15/2024
We had a great experience working with Mintahoe Catering & Events for our wedding! A venue we initially wanted to look at was going to be way out of our budget, Mintahoe offered ot...
her options within our budget and we ended up going with and loving the Solar Arts building in NE Minneapolis. It was such a great space! Mintahoe was helpful, responsive, professional, and fun to work with throughout the whole process.
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 06/24/2024
Natacha, we appreciate your kind words! It was an honor to cater your event, and we're so ...
happy to hear that you enjoyed both our services and our venue. Thank you for trusting us to make your event special!
Nelli N
5.0
6/10/2024
Mintahoe was amazing to work with and had so many good options!! They are also super organized and accommodating when it comes to allergies of guests. Everyone complimented on how ...
amazing the food was!
Echo P
5.0
6/08/2024
We loved working with Mintahoe for our wedding. First, they were super organized. They had a menu for us, clear deadlines, and pricing all laid out when we started the journey. Rat...
her than doing one-on-one tastings they do group tastings, which lets you get a lot more options (remember to pace yourself!). There was something we were interested in that wasn't at the tasting, though, and they worked with us to get an individual portion in our hands to try complete with heating instructions. Once we decided on a menu they created a whole timeline of the day with us and made sure to follow up on the pieces that we didn't have figured out originally. We had a staffing change while planning our wedding and there was a piece of information that hadn't been conveyed (removing nuts from a dish because of guests' allergy concerns). I noticed this a few days before our wedding and they were great in accommodating that change even though it was super last minute. Guests told me how great the food was and everything went off without a hitch. I was even pleasantly surprised that there was a tray of appetizers from the cocktail hour waiting at the head table since I hadn't had a chance to eat any! 100% recommend working with Mintahoe.
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 06/20/2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed working with us for your...
wedding. It was our pleasure to provide organized planning, delicious food, and flexibility with last-minute changes. We're thrilled your guests loved the food and that everything went smoothly on your big day. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to work with you again in the future!
Kathy M
5.0
5/22/2024
Mintahoe Catering was an absolute delight to work with. We heard raving reviews about the quality and flavor of the dishes from our guests. The catering team was always on top of t...
he event flow, set up, delivery, etc. The staff during the event did a phenomenal job. I would 100% use them again for any catering needs.
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 12/27/2024
Thank you for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that both you and your guests en...
joyed the food and that our team helped make your event seamless and memorable. It’s wonderful to know our staff’s efforts stood out and contributed to your positive experience.
We’d be honored to work with you again for any future events. Thank you for choosing Mintahoe, and we look forward to serving you again!
Kasey C
5.0
4/21/2024
Mintahoe was absolutely wonderful to work with. I wrote a glowing and honest review of Nicollet Island Pavilion, our wedding venue, and the privilege of working with Morgan Brady (...
an absolute angel). But beyond the gorgeous venue and amazing Morgan’s venue coordination, guests had WONDERFUL things to say about our food, drink, and service thanks to Mintahoe. They offer a wide array of options, dietary accommodations, and so much more. I hope for the opportunity to work with Mintahoe again for a corporate or just-for-fun event in the future! Thank you all for a great catering and event experience!
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 06/20/2024
Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled you enjoyed working with us at Nicollet ...
Island Pavilion. It was a joy to provide great food, drinks, and service for your wedding. We look forward to serving you again for future events, whether corporate or just for fun!
Pamela C
5.0
2/18/2024
We can't say enough about how fantastic it was working with Mintahoe for our wedding! We loved having CJ as our contact-she was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. She ans...
wered any and all questions and helped us create a great plan for our big day, which went off without a hitch! The food is wonderful (my now-husband and I shared 3 plates because we just couldn't decide between all the great options), the cake was BEAUTIFUL and so, so good. The mini-cupcakes and late-night flatbread pizzas were a huge hit and we just couldn't be happier. The service was absolutely top-notch and we got so many compliments from our guests on both the servers and bartenders. We are so pleased with the entire night of food and drinks and are so grateful to CJ and the entire service and bartending staff that helped make our wedding such a perfect day!
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 07/09/2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that working with us ...
on your wedding day was a great experience. Your kind words about our food, service, and the beautiful cake mean the world to us.
We’re thrilled that you and your guests enjoyed everything, from the mini-cupcakes to the late-night flatbread pizzas. It was an honor to be part of your special day.
Jill M
5.0
11/21/2023
We chose Mintahoe Catering for our company's event and selected the Seminar package which included a classic continental breakfast, lunch buffet, afternoon snack and desserts! The...
deliveries were prompt, very professional and we had more than enough food for our number count! Coordinating and corresponding with the planner was easy and very receptive to our dietary needs. We would highly recommend Mintahoe Catering for your next event.
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 06/24/2024
Hi Jill,
Thank you for the great review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your e...
xperience with us. We look forward to hearing from you in the future regarding any upcoming events.
Kaela S
5.0
11/08/2023
I will start my review by saying I had to choose Mintahoe because they are contracted by the venue I chose - the Van Dusen Mansion.
Morgan was absolutely wonderful to work with, n...
othing but great things to say about her - very responsive, friendly, understanding, accommodating.
We had to have the champagne and beer ordered ahead of time for the bridal suite and club room while getting ready - you can’t bring any of your own alcohol at any time during the day (this wasn’t an issue, however it’s just more expensive to have to buy theirs).
I was happy with the food, I didn’t receive any complaints from my guests about this. The sea bass was the meal I ordered and it they cooked this perfectly (very easy to overdo this dish).
The wine during dinner could’ve been better, however I do enjoy more expensive wines so I wasn’t expecting top tier wines to be served anyway.
I can’t comment on the bartending portion of their service myself because I was too busy (I’m the bride) during the day and I barely had anything to drink and never visited the bar.
Several of guests reported a few things about the bar tenders for the evening that they thought was worth mentioning to me after the wedding, however I did not experience it myself so I can’t comment on that.
Unsure if the late night pizza was good or not - I didn’t get to try it, but we had that option for our guests.
The desert table looked great! I also was clearly too busy to try this, but the venue attendants were nice enough to pack up the extra deserts and send that home with me at the end of the night! (I had the tres leches tulip cups for breakfast the following morning and they were delightful!)
They are an expensive company, they had price changes which is understandable, but were accommodating for the extra things I wanted (signatures drinks, imported Ting, outsourced cake, champagne wall). Budget wasn’t an issue for us, but had it been, I may have had to chose another company/venue.
We had 4 entrees, 4 butler passed hors d’oeuvres, table side wine pours during dinner service, 2 signature drinks & imported NA soda, 3 desert options, late night pizza, a champagne wall, and we selected the complete premium bar package. I would say all of went smoothly from what I heard - I just wish I would’ve had time/been able to experience/try all the things we paid for! The chef/team made sure we had a plate of hors d’oeuvres at our sweetheart table for dinner so we could try them, which I was pleasantly surprised by when I sat down!
The signature drink of mine (espresso martini) apparently was a huge hit - I wish I would’ve ordered more to start (I had no idea 50 of them would be finished during the cocktail hour alone!).
Overall a great experience for a company that I didn’t have an option to choose from due to a venue I signed a contract with.
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 07/09/2024
We're thrilled you had a great experience with us at the Van Dusen Mansion, and we're glad...
Morgan was so helpful and accommodating.
It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the sea bass and the tres leches tulip cups! We're glad the signature espresso martinis were a hit and that your special requests like the champagne wall were well-received by your guests.
Congratulations on your wedding, and we hope to serve you again in the future!
Robert M
5.0
10/12/2023
I cannot say enough good things about Mintahoe and, more specifically, C.J. Navarro who manages their venue at the Solar Arts Building. Our wedding was flawless, and it wouldn't ha...
ve been possible without C.J. She was so helpful at every step of the way. Very responsive and she knows her stuff! We were so pleased with every single aspect of the venue and the day. Our day-of coordinator dropped out the day before our wedding and we were - STRESSED - but C.J. was so calm and confident that it put us at ease and allowed us to enjoy the day. She made sure everything was handled and it all went off without a hitch!
The Solar Arts Building is gorgeous and has so many unique features. Our favorite was being able to host our happy hour on the second floor, which is home to artist studios. It was beautiful and a fun change of pace. It was a perfect day, and we'll tell everyone forever that they should get married at the Solar Arts Building (and work with C.J.!).
Alexa F
5.0
10/07/2023
We had our wedding at the Van Dusen mansion which requires you to contract catering with Mintahoe, so we were locked in. However, our experience with the Mintahoe team was excelle...
nt. The food was incredible. The staff were extremely kind and attentive. We worked with CJ and she was incredibly helpful as we got ready for this day. Absolutely would work with their team again if I have future events.
Shelby L
5.0
9/10/2023
Mintahoe Catering was absolutely fabulous to work with from the beginning of wedding planning to execution the day of. Very professional staff, timely excellent service the day of ...
and delicious food offerings!
Katie B
3.0
8/26/2023
We had a pretty mixed experience with Mintahoe. They were the exclusive caterer at our venue. Otherwise, we would have found someone different. Communication and professionalism wa...
s sub-par at best, and we encountered multiple super rude employees throughout the planning process.
We have no complaints about the actual wedding day -- lead contact, servers, food, etc., were all fine. However as one of the more premium caterers and at their price point, I would have expected a more professional / customer-oriented company.
Emma a
2.0
8/19/2023
Unfortunately we did not have a pleasant experience with Mintahoe for our wedding. Communication was poor and one of our sides was messed up for all our beef entrees. In addition, ...
our late night pizzas that were served were all extremely burnt. Expected more for how expensive they are.
Sherry D
5.0
7/31/2023
We work with them on a variety of venues, and they always come through. Their artists were talented and friendly, and their Event Planner is easy to work with.
Kelsey H
4.0
2/13/2023
The Mintahoe team was great to work with! They were amenable to last minute changes in the amount of plated dinners we needed. The food was delicious. Plus, the cake was amazing! ...
We just wish that the plated dinners had a larger portion size.
Danielle B
5.0
12/11/2022
The Mintahoe team was great to work with and the food was amazing! They were very flexible with our specific requests and did their best to make sure everything was precisely as we...
had hoped. Since we were so busy socializing during cocktail hour, they set a plate of small bites at the head table for us, which was a sweet touch.
Ali S
1.0
11/22/2022
Mintahoe catered our wedding reception after we eloped abroad because our venue (Van Dusen Mansion) has an exclusive agreement with them. Mintahoe took the joy out of planning our ...
event for several months. Prices, policies, and fee structures were completely changed with no supporting language in the contract we signed or any of the supporting documents at the whim of the sales team. Mintahoe’s director of sales tried to substantiate changes in fees by misrepresenting city permitting requirements, which we only found out about after reaching out to the city directly. Then, once our venue asked her to speak with us about the issue, she claimed that the city had retracted what they told us and would be reaching out to us shortly to let us know. That never happened. After months of stress, we finally came to an agreement, and were asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement by Mintahoe and the venue management company, Bellagala, to keep us from discussing the strange circumstances and treatment we received. We knew we had no legal obligation to sign, but we’re assuming this is why more reviews like this don’t exist. We do not recommend working with Mintahoe or a venue that requires Mintahoe’s services.
Note: the service provided by Mintahoe staff at our event was wonderful. This review is in no way a reflection of the exceptional support staff. Our dissatisfaction lies solely with the senior leadership and their predatory business practices.
Stephanie C
5.0
11/18/2022
The Mintahoe team was very professional, responsive, and well-organized throughout the entire process. They helped make the planning much easier because they were so well-organized...
and clearly communicated everything (including expectations, timelines, payments, etc.). The food was also fantastic; they offer a large variety of selections (and delicious vegan and vegetarian options, which is often hard to find), and work hard to customize to dietary preferences and restrictions. We received numerous compliments about the food on our wedding day!
Lauren M
5.0
11/17/2022
We used Mintahoe for our wedding at Nicollet Island Pavilion and were so thrilled with all of the food! We did heavy passed apps and food stations. Every. Single. Thing. was delici...
ous!!! People continue to tell us how awesome the food experience was - and that’s not something you typically hear about wedding food! They accommodated our many guests with food allergies or restrictions seamlessly. The event staff was gracious and helpful. We are so glad we worked with Mintahoe!
Maxwell J
5.0
10/31/2022
We were fortunate enough to have our wedding at the Nicollet Island Pavilion - between the venue and the Mintahoe team, we couldn't have dreamed of a better day! Cyndi and her team...
took such great care of us - from helping us plan and customize our perfect day ahead of time, to ensuring all details were executed flawlessly the day of, we were in such great hands that I didn't even need a wedding planner! We would recommend Mintahoe to anyone planning a wedding in the Twin Cities.
Sarah L
5.0
10/10/2022
Amazing service, everything tasted amazing, and everyone was so responsive to every question I had.
Alyssa N
5.0
9/27/2022
Mintahoe was extremely professional and easy to work with from the beginning to day of our wedding! Carrie was always available whenever we had any questions and responded within 2...
4 hours. She was great to work with and ensured that what we wanted happen. The food was delicious and the staff was very attentive. We received many compliments. I would absolutely use them again and recommend to anyone choosing a catering company!
Megan G
5.0
9/17/2022
Throughout the planning process of our wedding, Morgan and Carrie were incredible. They were so patient with our indecisiveness and helped inform us of all of our options. Carrie k...
new the ins/outs of our wedding down to decor and timing which was so helpful. We met and talked frequently going back and forth about details. I felt so great going into the wedding day knowing every detail was covered. They are very accommodating with guests dietary restrictions - way more than I guessed or expected out of them! The staff were so friendly the day of and the food was AMAZING! We had tableside service which I could not recommend more. The staff were professional and accommodating. I am so glad we had Mintahoe Catering for our wedding - I couldn't have imagined it any other way.
Jeff K
5.0
9/09/2022
Our experience from the start was awesome. My wife is vegan and so are some family and friends. This was our biggest worry and they made everyone feel great. They were very accommo...
dating and patient with us as we requested items to be made vegan. We are very happy with our caterer and would recommend them to anyone. And all our guest said the food was great.
Shannon M
5.0
8/22/2022
We had an amazing experience with Mintahoe Catering & Events. The staff were friendly, efficient, and the food and dessert were amazing. All of our guests were happy at hour recent...
wedding! Cannot say enough good things about Mintahoe.
Nadia P
5.0
8/12/2022
We were very happy with our experience! Mintahoe was the caterer for our venue, Leopold's Mississippi Gardens and that made it easy to not have to choose a caterer. Mintahoe was in...
credibly responsive, communicative, and detail oriented leading up to the wedding. They did a fantastic job on our wedding day. We heard from many guests that the food was fantastic (and we agreed!) I especially appreciated that there were several vegan options on the menu as I am vegan, including a vegan cake! Our only grievance was that Mintahoe charged a fee for us to bring our own additional desserts and have an ice cream truck, even though we ordered cake through them as well. Overall very happy with the food and service!
Lydia R
5.0
7/20/2022
The Team at Mintahoe were great to work with! They worked with us through a number of postponements due to the pandemic and talked us through all the details and well documented ev...
erything. They helped make our day go so smoothly!
Ariel O
5.0
7/19/2022
We were very pleased with Mintahoe for our wedding!! Food was delicious, communication was prompt, absolutely fantastic. There were many comments from our guests on how good the ...
food was, the food was filling, it was served promptly, etc. The food tasting when we had it was excellent and when we wanted to try other foods afterwards they worked with us on that and it was great. Overall just amazing.
If anything there would be a small complaint with communication to serving staff. Allergies were provided before the event, but the serving staff had still asked at the table (I would assume to confirm, but I'm not sure). We had also asked guests prior to the dinner if they wanted alcoholic or non-alcoholic champagne and had provided an indicator of such on the name cards, but the serving staff did not seem to know about that and, in addition, had served the wine with dinner saying it was for the toast even though it definitely wasn't as the champagne was for the toast and this confused guests. SUPER super minor things, but just something to note.
They did prep the food in accordance with the allergies provided which is excellent.
Giuliana L
5.0
7/17/2022
Mintahoe is very organized and easy to work with. They reach out to you when it's time to complete each step like tastings and setting menus and payments are very easy and on a sch...
edule so you don't have to pay for everything up front. They have lots of options and are very thorough. One big thing we were concerned with was that we had a lot of guests with allergies and dietary restrictions and we wanted everyone to be included. Mintahoe made us feel confident that all of our guests would be taken care of and given multiple options. They also accommodated a last minute change to the table settings (like the day night before the wedding last minute) which just highlights their top tier service.
Casandra D
5.0
7/16/2022
Our wedding was held at the Van Dusen Mansion on June 30, 2022. Mintahoe has an exclusive deal with the Van Dusen for catering. Being that this wasn’t a vendor choice we were able ...
to make, I did have some reservations about the pricing and ability of Mintahoe - boy what’s I wrong. Each of their staff was so kind and attentive to us and each one of our guests at our wedding. We have gotten so many compliments on our choice of vendors and staff. Social hour was a very busy time for the bartenders and they handled each guest with patience and an amazing attitude. Dinner service ran so smoothly and there were no awkward waits. To round out the evening, the reception staff were so helpful with the cleanup process and assisting guests with finding lost items. They absolutely nailed it!! We could not be more thankful for the incredible service each of their day-of staff provided and their diligence throughout the planning process.
Kalie M
5.0
7/12/2022
I would highly recommend Mintahoe! One of our wedding priorities was that everything run smoothly, and Mintahoe did a great job managing all the setup/takedown/food/drink logistics...
, in addition to having really tasty food and drinks. Everyone I worked with was very flexible and had suggestions I really appreciated, such as having pre-set salads and rolls for guests while they're waiting for the buffet. Carrie was always super quick to respond to questions and emails too, even during the height of wedding season!
Mikaela B
5.0
6/22/2022
We had to use Mintahoe for our catering with our wedding at A’bulae and we are so glad! We worked with Carrie throughout the whole planning process and she was EXTREMELY accommodat...
ing and did everything she could to make our dreams come true. She made sure everything was complete and we were ready to go for our day. We really felt ready and besides normal nerves, we weren’t worried about anything! The food was great and the staff was so amazing the day of the wedding! Our day went perfectly and can’t thank Mintahoe enough!!
Danielle S
5.0
6/20/2022
We worked with Mintahoe and Cyndi for our wedding at Nicollet Island Pavilion. Cyndi and team were professional and helped us throughout the entire planning process! The venue is g...
orgeous and perfect to keep guests entertained from outside, tent and indoor spaces. Everything went smoothly on our big day!
Anne L
3.0
3/18/2022
The food was delicious and got great reviews from all the guests we asked. The cake was especially tasty! However, they were very unclear about their menu and prices. Just a heads ...
up: the tasting you do will be for things you can upgrade to, not things that are shown on the initial menu when you first work with them. We had a vaccine mandate happen 4 days before the wedding and ended up losing between 25-30 guests and they were very difficult to work with when we attempted to negotiate due to this last minute curve ball thrown at us. On the day of I did not want to talk to the catering lead because I was so sick of emailing with them about it. They ended up giving us about 5% back which was only about $1,000 but we just bit the bullet and accepted it so we could be done working with them. The food is delicious, but the menu and communication was super unclear. Still had an amazing day, just wish the catering could’ve been a little more smooth.
Megan Y
5.0
3/01/2022
Working with Sydney at Mintahoe was a pleasure! They made sure my wedding went smoothly even when it was interrupted by COVID. My wedding date was scheduled a few days after the ma...
ndate when all businesses were closed; however, Mintahoe kept our contract and plans in place for the following year. Sydney was very helpful in ensuring I got what I wanted. We had a value pack for our wedding which was very helpful. Our venue was in Oakdale and it was huge and beautiful. The entire menu and cake was deliciously made by Mintahoe's own chef. All my guests loved the cake and all the food was definitely finished by the end of the event. I definitely would recommend Sydney to anyone having their event at Inwood Oaks.
Kenneth F
1.0
2/14/2022
Unreasonably expensive and inflexible
Response from Mintahoe Catering & Events on 02/15/2022
Hi Kenneth,
When we spoke, I explained it is illegal in Minnesota to smoke on the veranda...
at The Minnesota Boat Club. The venue is a historic building and they do not allow it as well. It is illegal according to the Minnesota Indoor Clean Air Act. Their definition of an indoor area is “a space between a floor and a ceiling that is 50% enclosed by walls, doorways or windows (open or closed) around the perimeter.” That describes and includes the veranda at this venue.
We do not expect everyone to know this information, which is why we have posted “no smoking” signs which you may have noticed on the veranda while you were touring the venue. It is stated there is no smoking on the veranda in our proposals and the contract you signed. The property does have other areas designated for smoking if that is something that you choose to do.
We can accommodate smoking in these designated areas. Since your review does not relate to our business, can I ask that you please remove it?
We look forward to serving you and your guests at your upcoming wedding this summer!
Jane C
5.0
1/31/2022
We had a WONDERFUL experience with Mintahoe! The planning was so easy, and the communication was excellent... even during the pandemic where things were constantly changing and the...
re were a ton of weddings happening in 2021. And last but not least, the food turned out DELICIOUS! 10/10 would recommend Mintahoe.
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