Business Details
43 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Catering Partner in Rice, MN
Creative Catering has been dedicated to transforming life-inspired menus into unforgettable culinary experiences for over four decades. Our team combines more than 45 years of hospitality expertise with a passion for bringing people together through exceptional food and service. As a full-service caterer, we handle every detail from table setup and elegant dcor to customized menu creation, ensuring seamless execution for events of all sizes. Whether planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale celebration, our certified Chef De Cuisine crafts diverse, modern menus tailored to your event's unique needs.We pride ourselves on flexibility, having successfully catered everything from formal weddings to spontaneous life celebrations with equal dedication. Our commitment to quality extends beyond the kitchen, with fully uniformed staff providing professional service and meticulous cleanup. With a proven track record serving Central Minnesota, we offer the perfect balance of personalized attention and operational capacity to make your event truly memorable.
Services
Full-Service Catering
Table Setup
Event Decorating
Food Catering
Modified Buffet Service
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of catering experience with a certified Chef De Cuisine.
- Our full-service approach handles every detail from setup to cleanup.
- We provide customized menu solutions for events of all sizes and types.
- Our team maintains perfect balance between personalized attention and operational capacity.
- We guarantee professional service with fully uniformed buffet personnel.
Associations and certifications
- American Culinary Federation
What people say
Delicious food
Hot meals
Best catering staff
Excellent buffet
Fabulous job
Services
Full-Service Catering
Creative Catering provides comprehensive event catering solutions that handle every aspect of your dining needs. From initial planning to final cleanup, our certified professionals manage table setup with premium linens and dinnerware, elegant dcor coordination, and expert food preparation. Our modified buffet service ensures guests enjoy perfectly timed meal service while our staff maintains immaculate serving stations throughout your event.
Table Setup
We offer complete table setup services featuring premium table coverings, choice of paper or linen napkins, and full place settings including silverware, glassware, and china dinnerware. Our uniformed staff ensures proper table arrangements for optimal guest flow while maintaining elegant presentation standards throughout your event space.
Event Decorating
Our decorating services create cohesive event themes through coordinated tableware arrangements, serving table displays, and beverage station designs. We specialize in customizing dining environments to match your event's specific aesthetic while maintaining functional service areas that enhance guest experience without compromising visual appeal.
Food Catering
Our certified Chef De Cuisine offers diverse menu options ranging from formal gourmet dishes to casual comfort foods. With modern menu selections emphasizing portion control, presentation, and flavor balance, we accommodate various dietary needs while maintaining culinary excellence across all event types from corporate functions to life celebrations.
Modified Buffet Service
Our signature modified buffet service combines structured meal presentation with personalized guest assistance. Staff members guide guests through curated food stations while maintaining optimal serving temperatures and presentation standards. This approach ensures efficient service flow while preserving the quality and appearance of each dish throughout the dining period.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater all occasions including weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, family reunions, life celebrations, and private dinners across Central Minnesota.
Can you accommodate last-minute catering requests?
Yes, we specialize in handling urgent catering needs including life celebrations with short notice while maintaining our quality standards.
Do you provide serving staff and equipment?
Yes, we include fully uniformed serving staff, complete table setup, and all necessary dining equipment with our full-service catering packages.
Are customized menus available?
Our certified Chef De Cuisine creates customized menus tailored to your event's specific requirements and dietary preferences.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Central Minnesota but can accommodate events in surrounding regions with advance planning.
How far in advance should I book your services?
We recommend booking 3-6 months in advance for large events, though we remain flexible for smaller or last-minute requests.
