Deco Catering

Deco Catering Award-winning authentic European catering rich with flavor, artistic flair, and design. For more info on our award-winning food and service call now!
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Helping you create memorable events with delicious food and real hospitality. The Deco Catering offers award-winning authentic European catering rich with flavor, artistic flair, and design. Located in Minneapolis, The Deco Catering is a premier Minnesota caterer, founded by Soile Anderson in 1982. With over 30 years of catering experience, The Deco Catering is a Twin Cities premier wedding caterer, corporate event caterer, event planner, and wedding service catering, and is proud to be one of a select few in Minnesota to carry a Kosher Food license.

09/25/2026

A good starting point: about three per guest for cocktail hour.

It sounds simple, but getting the quantity right matters. Too few and guests are watching the door for the next tray. Too many and everyone's full before dinner even starts.

You want just enough to bridge the gap between arrival and the main meal—that's the sweet spot.

The best events have a plan—but they don’t always need to follow it down to the minute.Leaving a little flexibility in y...
09/22/2026

The best events have a plan—but they don’t always need to follow it down to the minute.

Leaving a little flexibility in your timeline gives guests time to finish a conversation, enjoy their meal, grab another drink, or simply be present without feeling rushed from one moment to the next.

At Deco Catering, we know great event flow is about finding the balance between structure and spontaneity. A thoughtful timeline keeps everything moving while still giving the celebration room to breathe.

Sometimes, a little less structure creates a much better experience.

One of the biggest misconceptions about plated dinners? That a beautifully presented plate means a small portion.Not wit...
09/17/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about plated dinners? That a beautifully presented plate means a small portion.

Not with Deco Catering.

Our plated meals are thoughtfully portioned to give guests the elevated experience of a plated dinner while still leaving them full and satisfied. You don’t have to choose between beautiful presentation and a meal that feels substantial—you can have both.

So if portion size is the only thing making you hesitate on plated service, don’t let it. We’ll help you create a dining experience that looks incredible, tastes delicious, and makes sure your guests leave happy.

09/14/2026

Does it taste incredible? And does it look like it belongs at the event?

Presentation is becoming a much bigger priority for clients, from individual plates to full food displays.

The expectation isn't choosing looks over flavor. It's having both.

Because the meal is part of the event experience long before the first bite.

09/10/2026

Elevated comfort food + family-style service.

Think familiar dishes guests already love, prepared and presented in a way that feels worthy of a celebration—then passed around the table for everyone to share.

It creates a dinner that feels a little less formal and a lot more connected.

Great food in the middle of the table, everyone reaching for seconds, and conversation happening naturally around it.

Sometimes the best trends are the ones that make dinner feel more like home.

The best events often feel effortless, but that feeling comes from a lot of thoughtful planning behind the scenes.Before...
09/08/2026

The best events often feel effortless, but that feeling comes from a lot of thoughtful planning behind the scenes.

Before guests arrive, there are timelines to coordinate, service details to confirm, staffing to plan, setup needs to manage, and countless small decisions that help everything run smoothly.

At Deco Catering, we focus on the details your guests may never notice so they can simply enjoy the experience. When every moving piece is considered ahead of time, the event feels natural, organized, and seamless from start to finish.

Great planning should be felt...not seen.

09/04/2026

That's the question more clients are asking right now.

With food costs up, couples are paying closer attention to where their catering budget goes—but they still want a meal that looks and feels special.

The sweet spot? Choosing food that gives you plenty of value, then using thoughtful presentation to elevate the experience.

It's less about spending more and more about making smart choices with what you spend.

08/28/2026

Guests see the buffet.

We see everything it takes to make it happen.

Setting tables.
Preparing food.
Keeping the buffet stocked.
Clearing plates.
Refilling beverages.
Resetting stations.
Cleaning as the event unfolds.

Even buffet service takes a coordinated team working behind the scenes.

The best events don't happen because one person worked really hard.

They happen because a great team is working together from the moment setup begins until the last table is cleared.

Dessert tables are becoming more playful, more interactive, and more delicious than ever.Instead of individually served ...
08/25/2026

Dessert tables are becoming more playful, more interactive, and more delicious than ever.

Instead of individually served desserts, many clients are choosing assortments of mini treats that give guests the chance to sample a little bit of everything. From bite-sized cheesecakes and dessert bars to mini cupcakes, macarons, and cookies, these displays add variety while creating a beautiful presentation.

It's a trend that's as practical as it is fun. Guests can choose their favorites, enjoy more than one dessert, and experience a dessert table that's just as memorable as the meal itself.

Sometimes, the best things really do come in small packages.

08/21/2026

Many clients initially picture every salad being individually served after guests are seated.

Then we talk through the timeline.

Pre-set salads are becoming a popular choice because they help dinner service move more efficiently without changing the guest experience.

Guests are seated.
Salads are ready.
Dinner can begin sooner.

It's one of those small planning decisions that can make a big difference in keeping the evening on schedule.

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2010 East Hennepin Avenue #7
Minneapolis, MN
55413

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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