The catering landscape might be ever-changing, but food and beverages remain crucial elements of successful gatherings. To highlight one comprehensive catering option in the Twin Cities area, Minnesota Meetings + Events caught up with Courtney Earle, marketing director for Eden Prairie-based Kaskaid Hospitality, about what its catering division, CRAVE Catering & Events, offers for planners.
M+E: Tell us a little bit about CRAVE Catering & Events. How would you describe it to someone who has never used its services before?
CE: CRAVE Catering & Events is a Twin Cities-based, minority-owned, and women-led catering division of [Eden Prairie’s] Kaskaid Hospitality, the group behind well-known restaurants like CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar, Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment, Union Rooftop, Boketto, and The Butcher’s Tale. It specializes in creating elevated, restaurant-quality dining experiences for events of all sizes—from weddings and corporate gatherings to private celebrations. Rather than simply delivering food, CRAVE Catering focuses on every detail of the event: service, presentation, tableware, and ambience, bringing them together in a polished, seamless way.
Its menus are elegant and customizable, with options for a wide range of dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan. Events are supported by a professional service team trained in everything from plated dinners and buffets to carving stations, cocktail service, and cake cutting—arriving prepared, well-dressed, and hospitality-minded, so hosts can relax and enjoy their event.
CRAVE Catering also has an award-winning team, consistently recognized by industry organizations and wedding platforms such as The Knot, the International Live Events Association, Minnesota Bride, Zola, and Twin Cities Wedding and Event Professionals for excellence in catered events and guest experience.
M+E: What makes CRAVE Catering a great choice for planners?
CE: CRAVE Catering is an exceptional choice for corporate groups and wedding parties because it blends thoughtful hospitality, flexible private-dining settings, and elevated experiences designed for group gatherings. Our team is highly experienced in coordinating logistics for planners, ensuring smooth arrivals, clear timelines, and efficient service so organizers can focus on the experience rather than the details.
For corporate groups, we offer private dining rooms and menus that support a wide range of formats—from executive dinners and team celebrations to networking receptions and client events. Our customizable food-and-beverage offerings, professional service standards, and reliable communication make us a trusted partner for planners who need both polish and predictability.
For wedding parties and related celebrations, we proudly feature Quincy Hall as our premier event space, along with private-dining-room options ideal for rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, and morning-after brunches. Our menus accommodate diverse tastes and dietary needs, and our team’s attention to hospitality helps guests feel cared for while couples enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience.
With convenient locations, flexible layouts, and a service team dedicated to group events, our company consistently delivers memorable moments for both corporate gatherings and wedding celebrations.
M+E: How does the company help meeting-and-event planners with the planning process?
CE: CRAVE Catering supports planners by acting as a reliable, planning-forward partner, making it easy to build seamless and memorable group experiences. Our team works directly with planners to streamline logistics—from advance scheduling and group reservations to arrival coordination, timeline planning, and service flow—so they can confidently integrate CRAVE Catering into their event.
M+E: What’s your long-term outlook for catering events?
CE: Our long-term outlook is strong and optimistic, as we continue to position our company as a preferred choice for both corporate gatherings and wedding-related groups. We anticipate sustained growth by focusing on elevated, customizable experiences, seamless logistics, and attentive hospitality that create lasting impressions for every guest.
