Crave Catering & Events

Review Update 2024: We had Crave do another one of our yearly Gala + Award Show events. This year they did our open bar. They were EXCELLENT! The bartenders were personable and professional. They provided a signature cocktail for our event. It was exactly what we were looking for and they executed it perfectly. Five Stars.

Review 2023: Crave Catering & Events did an amazing job at our yearly Twin Cities Wedding & Event Professionals Award Show Gala. Everything was so yummy. People kept going back for more. We highly recommend!

I am in the midst of planning our third annual nonprofit fundraiser at Quincy Hall with Julie from Crave Catering, and working with her and her Crave Catering team has always been a phenomenal experience. Julie's boundless enthusiasm and creativity ensure our themed events come to life spectacularly—right down to themed food, drinks, and even costumed bartenders. Quincy Hall provides an excellent backdrop, with excellent food and flawless execution every year. Thanks to Julie and her team, we never have to worry about anything going wrong on event day. Thrilled to be working with them all again.

CRAVE was excellent to work with! After attending a tasting and having all sorts of wonderful food, we decided to book them for our wedding. We worked with Ivy who was wonderful to work with and helped us get all the details sorted out, and was very accommodating for our friends and family with certain dietary restrictions.

We ended up going buffet style with short ribs, mashed potatoes, and carrots, and it was all delicious! CRAVE made sure that the dinner experience at our reception went smoot has can be, and all of the food was a hit! So many people have asked us where they can get more of those ribs!

We moved our annual Gala to Quincy Hall with CRAVE last year. WHAT a wonderful decision that proved to be in so many ways. Professional services were experienced from every angle: catering, AV, security, staff! Our guests loved the venue AND THE FOOD got such positive response which isn't always the case with caterers trying to serve 500+ guests. We re-booked immediately and are excited to be heading back there on Nov. 2, 2024!

We had a great experience working with Crave and Ivy for our wedding! We had some non-traditional requests: half-vegan and half-omnivore menu, rolling appetizers/cocktail-style food all night, no traditional seating so we needed food that could be eaten with hands, etc… Ivy and crave made it happen and never felt pushy. Ivy accommodated lots of back and forth as we tried to make it perfect and changed our minds constantly, and worked with us to make sure that we had the food vibe we wanted, enough of it, and that it was within our budget. She also really helped to explain costs and why certain decisions might be better than others. Everyone raved about the food and the staff was incredible day of, too!

Crave did such a great job for our wedding! We worked with Becky then Dani and they were both tremendous and helpful. Dani was so responsive and made sure all my questions were answered. She got everything perfect down to the last detail including family and friends with certain dietary restrictions. We got so many compliments about the food for our wedding as well as our late night snack. Their staff were all so wonderful to our guests and we all had a very enjoyable and delicious experience thanks to Crave!

We were thrilled to have an excellent experience with CRAVE, the incredible wedding caterer that made our special filled with delicious food. From the moment we connected with CRAVE, their exceptional service, delectable cuisine options, and professionalism impressed us.

Working with Ivy, our main point of contact at CRAVE, was very easy. She was friendly, organized, and attentive to every detail. Ivy took the time to truly understand our tastes, preferences, and dietary needs, ensuring that our wedding menu was customized to perfection. Her expertise was invaluable throughout the entire planning process, making it a seamless and enjoyable experience.

The quality of the meals provided by CRAVE was simply exceptional. From the mouthwatering appetizers to the delectable main courses of beef medallions, honey pecan glazed chicken, and butternut squash ravioli, the food exceeded our expectations. The flavors were rich, vibrant, and perfectly balanced, leaving our guests raving about the exceptional quality of the dinner. The attention to detail in presentation was also noteworthy, as each plate was beautifully arranged and showcased the chef's impeccable culinary skills.

One of the most impressive aspects of CRAVE was the professionalism of their catering staff. From the moment they arrived, they were organized, efficient, and very attentive to every detail. They ensured that the meals were served promptly and with a smile, creating a seamless dining experience for our guests. The catering staff went above and beyond to accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions, ensuring that everyone felt included and satisfied.

The level of professionalism exhibited by CRAVE extended beyond the day of the wedding. They were responsive to our inquiries, flexible with any last-minute changes, and always went the extra mile to ensure our satisfaction. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience was evident in every interaction we had with them.

If you're searching for a wedding caterer that will wow you and your guests, CRAVE is the perfect choice. Ivy and the entire team's professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to creating a memorable dining experience really set them apart. We are forever grateful for their contributions to our unforgettable wedding day.

Crave Catering did a stellar job catering onsite for 150 people at a very special Gala Event at Royal Foundry Crafts Spirits. People are still talking about the hanging pretzels with the chipotle ranch dressing - YUM! All the food looked amazing and tasted wonderful; really great staff; champagne pour handled with grace and ease. Highly recommend!

We couldn't be happier with our experience from Crave! We received many compliments from our wedding guests regarding our food options and the actual dinner itself. Our options were the beef short ribs, almond crusted walleye, tuscan stuffed chicken, and vegan stuffed bell peppers. The sides were eloquently prepared crowd pleasers and the dinner salad was very good as well. Communication with the sales rep was easy and they helped us through the process with no issues along the way. Overall, we were very happy with our experience and highly recommend Crave!

Sarah & CRAVE were amazing to work with. From the start she helped us set a budget, recommended appropriate portions of apps, and accommodated our food choices. She was so responsive and met us at my place of work for our final walk through.

Our tasting was amazing and we grew close to our catering server that night (she helped answer questions about service). We joked she should sign up for our wedding and sure enough she was there! What a pleasant surprise to be served by someone from start to finish. Our catering lead Ryan, the night of, was also professional yet so personable. He made the night perfect and made sure our families were also well taken care of!

Sarah also involved the CRAVE dessert team to have my late mother’s specific recipe of cream puff be delivered to each table with a cute message. It was the perfect touch and sealed the deal when they said they could do this!

Sarah G and CRAVE Team thank you so much! Of course, we hope to never get married again ;) we would choose you again!

The food is always top notch. Creative menus and impeccable service and a ton of fun to work with. Ask for Kelsey.

The catering dept. were great to work with for our office event and the food was amazing! We will definitely be keeping Crave in mind for future events!

We've had CRAVE cater a few big scale parties at venues that have a connection with the caterer, and it's always been the best. I cannot sing enough praises about that. I tried corporate catering - just simple sandwiches, wraps, salads and cookies - for the office, and I was, again, very impressed. The quality, the price, the presentation, the communication, the delivery - everything exceeded my expectations. I quickly placed a second order with them and will be using them in my regular caterer rotation.

I worked with the CRAVE Catering team this past weekend for a wedding and they were great! The food was delicious and if I needed anything the captain Ryan was very helpful. The event was a success and it was in part to the work of the CRAVE team. Highly recommended for any catering need!

If you like dining at one of Crave's restaurants then you will love having them cater your event! All of their food is good, but if you are looking for a more interactive station or food experience, no one does it better. We love working with their sales team and on the day of the event, their staff is wonderful and so helpful with whatever is needed. We love working with Crave!

Crave catered (buffet style) a Life Celebration for our mother yesterday at a pavilion in Como Park. They were fantastic! Cannot say enough about all the staff from sales to delivery to managers to the chiefs. Cheerful (nothing but smiles) accommodating (taping my runners to keep from blowing off the tables), creative (suggesting nuts on the side of the salad in case of allergies) , helpful (the delivery guys moved unbelievably heavy tables around for me) and extremely professional without being stuffy! Of course the food was fresh and delicious and they kept it looking fresh, full and beautiful. They also kept us rolling without being pushy. I highly recommend Crave Catering and will use them again. They played a major roll in the success of our celebration! Vicki Willett

Ordered food for a company meeting and the salad bar was wonderful as well as the sushi...but the delivery person Thomas did an outstanding service to me by bringing his cart up and unwrapping every single item as well as bringing it into the meeting room to set it up. I have rarely experienced such great customer service.

Thank you CRAVE and especially Thomas for making this meeting a great experience for the guests as well as I.

We recently had Crave cater our wedding and they were wonderful! The food was SO delicious even with feeding 200+ people. Heidi was lovely to work with. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

We recently ordered from Crave Catering for a family event and everything went extremely well. Planning the event with Bailey was a pleasure. She was professional and accommodating. The delivery was on time and the food was excellent.

We recently ordered catering/delivery from Crave for a company event, everything went very well. Delivery was on time and everything was very good. Working with Bailey was super easy. We will for sure use Crave again for our company meetings/events.