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Distinctive Catering & Events is an experienced wedding caterer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

At Distinctive, we align impeccable service with upscale, chef-crafted cuisine to make your dream wedding vision come true. Our chefs have crafted culinary masterpieces for some of the area's most important events and most discerning couples.

Whatever your wedding day vision and style, our Food & Beverage Coordinators are here to guide you with their trusted expertise. Our chefs can customize your appetizers, food stations, meals, desserts, and late-night snacks, making them truly bespoke to your occasion and personality. You don't want your wedding to look like any other...and we can make that happen.

Beyond impeccable taste and precision service at every event, we offer a large selection of quality china, glassware, specialty items, linens, and service items. We invite you to consider our in-house rentals or we’ll happily recommend vendor partners to fulfill your event vision.

Elevated bar service is also available through our sister company Hitch & Sip. Make your event truly distinctive. For you one of a kind day, you deserve nothing less. Available at any of our exclusive event venue partners.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$28

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$24

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$24

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$3

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Distinctive Catering & Events

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
11 Reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 01/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food

Staff was so attentive and the food was delicious!
Casey
Casey T. Sent on 09/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding food

Highly recommend this company to cater your wedding or other events. We chose the lobster Mac and cheese and chicken piccata. It was so delicious!! There staff was very helpful.
T
Tailyr K. Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food & Staff

The food was amazing, the service & staff went above and beyond!! Our guest count was over 200 and we decided to go with the plated meal option. The staff was very accommodating to all of our guests dietary restrictions including gluten free meals and requests for sauce of the side. Would highly recommend for any event!

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Distinctive Catering & Events frequently asked questions

The bar service starting price at Distinctive Catering & Events includes:
  • House Wine
Distinctive Catering & Events offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Distinctive Catering & Events offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Distinctive Catering & Events, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Distinctive Catering & Events, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Distinctive Catering & Events provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Distinctive Catering & Events offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Distinctive Catering & Events is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in quality of service and 4.6 in value.

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