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On WeddingWire since 2020

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant is a wedding catering service operating out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since first opening as the state’s first Thai restaurant in 1983, this charming eatery has been providing customers with exquisite cuisine for over three decades. It is owned and operated by the original family and has become locally renowned for its delicious food and exceptional service.

Services Offered

Sawatdee provides full catering services to the Twin Cities area, including Saint Paul, Maple Grove, and Saint-Cloud. As the only Thai restaurant to offer catering, they have streamlined their service so that planning is a simple and stress-free process. Menu options include a variety of appetizers, entrees, appetizers, salads, rice and noodle dishes, stir-fries and curries. Their catering team also offers consultations, linens, flatware, bar rentals, servers and more, and each package is fully-personalized to meet your needs and requirements.

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$35

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

$28

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$25

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

$10

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

Asian
Seafood

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
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
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Reviews of Sawatdee Thai Restaurant

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
21 Reviews
100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Sawatdee catering is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The food is described as delicious, with guests praising the Thai cuisine and unique options. The staff, including the owner/coordinator Cyndy, are praised for their responsiveness, professionalism, and attentiveness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers appreciate the accommodating and helpful service provided by Sawatdee, as well as the value for the price. Overall, customers highly recommend Sawatdee for wedding catering.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Sawatdee catering is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The food is described as delicious, with guests praising the Thai cuisine and unique options. The staff, including the owner/coordinator Cyndy, are praised for their responsiveness, professionalism, and attentiveness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers appreciate the accommodating and helpful service provided by Sawatdee, as well as the value for the price. Overall, customers highly recommend Sawatdee for wedding catering.

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Andrea E. Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rave Reviews!!!

Food:
Our guests LOVED the food. Many said it was the best wedding food they've ever had. We couldn't agree more. Everything was delicious and served well.

Working w/Sawatdee:
Cyndy went above an beyond in helping us plan the menu and coordinate the services. She is patient, kind, and a pleasure to work with.
Kayla
Kayla C. Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above & beyond every expectation!

Cyndy at her team at Sawatdee were outstanding to work with and we could not have asked for a better caterer to trust with the dinner service at our wedding. Cyndy put in so much work before the day, meeting with our venue coordinator to discuss the logistics of the space and even having one on one conversations with our guests who had specific dietary restrictions. She is extremely responsive and easy to communicate with. On our wedding day, the buffet was beautiful and full of some of the best Thai food we've ever had. All of the food was clearly marked with what common allergens it contained, so rest assured that any of your guests with dietary restrictions will know exactly what they can eat. Dinner service through the buffet was quick and smooth, and the Sawatdee team was out immediately after clearing plates. Many of our guests said the food at our wedding was the best wedding food they'd ever had. Beyond the delicious food and efficient staff, the best part for me as a bride about working with Sawatdee was knowing that I was leaving a huge part of our evening in confident, competent hands. We could not recommend Sawatdee any more!
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Sam A. Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Food!

From our tasting to our wedding, the owner/coordinator, Cyndy, was very responsive and accommodating. The food was delicious and any modifications we mentioned at the tasting were noted and taken care of at the wedding (ex: limes instead of lemons). The food was delicious and fun to have at our wedding! We and our guests loved it!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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Team

Cyndy Harrison
Cyndy Harrison
Owner

Cyndy grew up in Sawatdee Restaurants working all positions in the dining room and the kitchen. After college, Cyndy lived on the East Coast and worked in various positions including in Alumni Relations at the University of Pennsylvania, where she worked planned large scale alumni events. She returned to Minnesota in 2010 to take over the family business. She oversees Sawatdee Catering and 3 restaurant locations. Cyndy is initimately involved in all aspects of wedding catering and assists customers throughout the process from initial contact, planning, event execution, clean-up and follow-up. Cyndy is looking forward to working with you.

Lejoy Nicols
Lejoy Nicols
Catering Director

LeJoy works collaboratively with owner Cyndy Harrison. Since August of 2019, her focus has been on building our catering presence in the Twin Cities while embracing our rich cultural history.

During the pandemic, with catering jobs few and far between, LeJoy has continued to help our restaurants in other ways. LeJoy has performed occasional interior design work, light construction, helped with social media communications, done graphic design and even some light janitorial work.

She is excited to work with couples again!

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