Create Catering and The Dining Studio

We hosted our rehearsal dinner at the Create Catering dining studio and really just can't say enough about how fantastic everything was! The food was exceptional. As people who really enjoy food, (and since we were going to have fairly tame selections for the wedding), we wanted to get some unique options for our rehearsal dinner. It was a real pleasure to work with Phillip on a menu. He was incredibly interested and attentive to all of our thoughts. We ended up going with options of a beautifully elevated and seasonal Moulard Duck, Market Fish (Salmon), and Gnudi dumplings that nearly turned me vegetarian for the night. Everything from apps to salad to dessert was absolutely delicious, and we got so many rave comments from our guests.Despite having 30 people, we were able to get everyone together at one gigantic long table stretching across the dining room. It was such an intimate and lovely experience that I can't imagine getting anywhere else. The acoustics were great. We were in total control of the sound, as well as what would be served at the bar, and of course we had the place to ourselves for the whole night. Having a venue we could open up to additional guests after dinner was important to us as well. The front wall of the studio opens up and on a nice night (which we had) you can also mingle outside. They even set up a little fire for us on the patio. We truly could not ask for more. We don't have plans to get married again, but I'm looking for almost any excuse to host another event at this point. Can't wait to get back!

Came for a Valentines Day dinner and was absolutely amazed by the food, drinks, and staff. Everything was delicious and there were so many creative ideas. The desserts were incredible. I am so excited to come back for the Sunday dinners they host. Be on the lookout for tickets - they sell out fast!

We had Philip and Alicia crest an amazing graduation dinner for our daughter and family. The food was absolutely delicious. Philip kept a careful eye on the food allergies to ensure everyone could enjoy this fantastic experience. Taylor was our captain, setting the table, passing the food and wine and finishing up the dishes when they were done. If you are looking for a special evening that you and your guests will never forget, look no further. Worth every penny.

During a private birthday party event on a beautiful Saturday night in Minneapolis, MN this Houston, Texas woman was surprised and delighted to enjoy some fantastic dishes that were prepared by Chef Corey. The presentation and explanation of the dishes, combined with the pairing of the wine were impecable! I would recommend this experience for all different occasions.

They catered for a memorial service for my friends family and I must say that the spread was awesome!

Philip is running a cool catering business with focus on local and sustainable foods. When I first interviewed CREATE for our wedding they were just getting started and he was driving an old ambulance fueled by biofuels and had his own farm to grow his own produce that was incorporated into the business.I choose CREATE because I liked their vibe/philosophy and they seemed so responsive to our vision for the wedding, even though I really liked another caterer who had done events at our venue and whose wonderful food we had at a friend's wedding.Sadly, throughout the course of my year+ planning their prices changed DRAMATICALLY and their communication was seriously LACKING.No longer will they serve host-provided alcohol at an off-site venue. Fine, I understand that their insurance changed but they never called me to tell me their change in policy and this was a big factor in our decision to choose this particular venue.Food and the choice of alcohol served is my fiance's number one priority for our wedding.Also, and more importantly, I was never told of the price increases and discovered them on my own as I opened up the new quotes that were sent over time. The exact same menu went from $40 per person to $48 to $55 over a 1 year period. I was never told why when each new quote was sent until I started asking questions. I was told that the prices of flour and eggs had gone up significantly in the last year. They also said that their insurance costs sky-rocketed because their business was booming. All of this is probably true but not very cool when we are talking about a 40% increase and we are spending thousands of dollars to plan a wedding. (Which means every dollar counts) Philip's food is fantastic (5 stars) and we enjoyed our tasting very much. The are doing a lot of weddings now and I have heard their corporate business is going very well too. Gone is the funky ambulance because the clients don't like it parked outside of their mansions on Lake Minnetonka. And their locally grown produce is being tossed aside to provide a cheaper alternative.We broke our contract with CREATE - it was a tough decision but ultimately one that I know is right for us. Both sides worked to make concessions but we felt those concessions put us all in a compromised position. We just didn't have the faith that it would all come off how we had envisioned and we didn't want to second guess.I wish their business well and encourage their staff to communicate better to their clients.

Create is seriously wonderful. They catered our wedding 2 weeks ago and I really enjoyed working with them. Nicky was great! My grandma has a severe allergy and she worked really hard to make sure she would have a safe experience. Our food was served family style and we received SO MANY compliments on everything. The appetizers and entrees were AMAZING! The staff also worked to make sure some appetizers were brought into the dressing rooms right after the ceremony so the wedding party would be sure to get something to eat...brilliant! I wish I could get married again just so I could try some different food items! I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to serve something different than traditional "wedding food"

if you want top notch food and service, this is the place. From planning to execution, quality and professionalism is front and center. the Dining Studio is a unique and perfect spot for gatherings. This family owned small business also supports community. They pride themselves in being environmently aware. Their food is truly creative, with a huge nod to comfort and goodness.

We hosted my husband's birthday at the Dining Studio and it was amazing. From the planning and communication, to the execution and service-impeccable! Thank you very much

We have used Create both personally and through my husband's business for in home catering. Truly a top notch company in both service and food. We have also utilized their meal offerings during the pandemic and for the holidays. We travel for work and the ability to have most of a great meal delivered and simply reheat is a privilege but also a time and resource saver for us. Super nice people own and operate this company. Highly recommend.