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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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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
26 reviews
100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Sawatdee receives glowing reviews for its wedding catering services, particularly praised for the delicious Thai food and exceptional service provided by Cyndy and the team. Reviewers highlight the accommodation of dietary restrictions, prompt communication, and flexibility in menu planning. The buffet-style offerings are described as delicious, with many guests considering it the best wedding food they have had. The staff's efficiency and professionalism in handling events, including intimate celebrations like grooms' dinner, contribute to the overall positive experience, making Sawatdee highly recommended for weddings and other special occasions.

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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 receives glowing reviews for its wedding catering services, particularly praised for the delicious Thai food and exceptional service provided by Cyndy and the team. Reviewers highlight the accommodation of dietary restrictions, prompt communication, and flexibility in menu planning. The buffet-style offerings are described as delicious, with many guests considering it the best wedding food they have had. The staff's efficiency and professionalism in handling events, including intimate celebrations like grooms' dinner, contribute to the overall positive experience, making Sawatdee highly recommended for weddings and other special occasions.

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Rachel B. Sent on 06/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sawatdee Wedding Catering

We chose Sawatdee Thai food for our wedding catering as we wanted something more unique and reflective of our food preferences than the more generic plated food common at weddings. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough for wedding catering - they were professional, communicative, punctual and most importantly, the food was delicious! We knew we would be so excited to have Thai food for our wedding dinner, but we had so many guests tell us they were excited as well, and got so many compliments after dinner. Highly recommend them for catering events!
Gigi
Gigi J. Sent on 05/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Small Private Wedding

My husband and I hosted a small wedding celebration for our daughter. The space was perfect for our party of 15 people, but more could easily be accommodated. Our family has loved Sawatdee for years and the private room at the Washington location seemed perfect for what we wanted. The manager, Cyndy, was great. Easy to communicate with, responded to questions etc quickly, flexible- we wavered between having the wedding in the Sawatdee space and an outdoor location and she was fine with either (we ended up having the wedding in a park and then going to the restaurant for the reception.) We had left candles and flower arrangements for the table earlier in the day and they set it up for us. And there is a huge floral mural on the wall that really makes the space lovely. Our appetizers and preselected bottles of wine were ready when we arrived so we could immediately toast the bride and groom and have a little social time. We then individually ordered off the menu and everyone (even the picky eaters in the party who were unfamiliar with Thai food) loved their dishes. It was easy for the guests that wanted something other than wine to order from the bar. The service was fast and the server was wonderful. We couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. My daughter said it was "magical".
Trent
Trent A. Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Buffet Service

The entire team at Sawatdee was awesome to work with- Cyndy was awesome to work with. We had a fair amount of dietary restrictions and requirements and Cyndy made sure that every single one of our guests was accommodated and taken care of. The entire team was very timely, cleanly, and handled the entire meal service with ease. We got some many complements on our food from all our guests! Would certainly recommend, especially if you are already a fan of Sawatdee!
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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
Lejoy Nicols
Lejoy Nicols
Catering Director

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