#damicocatering

2,000 guests. 38,000 pieces of food. 200 staff on site. The opening of Nordstrom Ridgedale was an event to envy and enjoy. Our event planners, wait staff and chefs worked in fluid motion to refine every detail of the presentation, timing, service, taste and thoughtful menu creation. The result was an opening party that combined the best in fashion and gastronomy. A perfect pairing. We were honored to help Nordstrom showcase their beautiful new store. 

Enjoy a peek behind-the-scenes at this delicious and elegant grand opening:

What's new at the Walker Art Center​? Summer fun activities! Save your date for artist-inspired mini golf which returns to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on May 21. Pair your putt-putt game with chef-inspired hot dogs at the D'Amico Catering​ Dog House and you've got yourself a great outing. Give us a call to make your reservation at (612) 238-4444 or explore all mini golf details online. 

Warm weather is on the way and with it a whole new season of entertaining and feasting. Take your summer soirees to the next level with fresh, creative noshes featuring fun party themes for all occasions. Our award-winning chefs have developed delicious and delightful outdoor catering menus to please your guests. Whether you’re planning a backyard bash, themed graduation get-together, park party, Friday “Fun at the Office” or casual company shindig, we’ve done it all.

Explore our innovative and fun themes, then contact us for a full menu.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER: Do-It-Yourself Tacos, Shrimp Ceviche, Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

AMERICAN PICNIC: Shredded BBQ Smoked Brisket, Confetti Vegetable Slaw, Smore Bars

CARIBBEAN FEAST: Grilled Bone-in Jerk Chicken, Szechuan Potato Salad, Coconut Rum Tartlet

ITALIAN VINEYARD PICNIC: Prosciutto, Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Panini, Summer Berries and Melon, Panna Cotta Shooter

“GREEK TO ME” PICNIC: Spanakopita, Chicken Gyros, Hummus

“STREET FARE SAMPLER” BUFFET: Fresh Vegetable and Goat Cheese Wraps, Grilled Chicken Kabobs, Spicy Caramel-Bacon Popcorn

Picnic packages start at $14.50 per person. Call us at 612.238.4444 to see our full menus and customize your next picnic with a twist. Nutritional specialties and dietary requests will gladly be accommodated. On-site grilling is available for specific menus.

612.238.4444 | [email protected]

D’Amico Catering is seeking those who strive for excellence in all that they do. We are now hiring for service positions at our exclusive venue properties as well as off-premise venues.  The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills; our standard is impeccable service.  We invite only positive, enthusiastic, and happy attitudes.  You must be hard working, willing to be gracious under pressure, and know how to be a team player.  If serving imaginative food, being part of intriguing venues, and delivering impeccable service interests you, then please apply.

We are hiring for the following positions:

Weekend Catering Server:  (8-20 hours per week)

    *Prior restaurant or catering experience is preferred, but not required

    *Strong guest service skills

    *Lift up to 50 lbs. and work at a quick pace for 8 hours or more

    *Provide own transportation to and from events

    *Work every Saturday (w/ only a few exceptions)

    *Start Date:  Friday, April 10th

Full-Time Catering Server:  (average of 30 hours per week annually)

    *Same requirements as above

    *Willing to drive the D’Amico Catering trucks

    *Full-time availability is preferred, but Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays are required

    *Start Date:  Friday, April 10th

On-Call Catering Bartender:  (10-20 hours per week)

    *Must have 1 year of bartending service that includes making liquor cocktails OR 2 years of bartender / restaurant / catering service experience with a bar school certification

    *Cash handling experience

    *Must be able to work Saturdays

    *Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

    *Willing to load and unload catering trucks before and after shifts

    *Must have strong guest service and communication skills

    *Candidates should be able to work independently, but also be great team players

    *Start Date:  ASAP

Market Square Bistro Hourly Manager:  (approx: 35 hours per week)

The Market Square Bistro is a restaurant located in the Atrium of International Market Square near downtown Minneapolis.  Our menu features seasonally inspired sandwiches and salads in addition to our daily salad bar.  Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

    *Prior restaurant supervisory experience required

    *Strong guest service skills and a hospitality demeanor is essential

    *Must be able to work independently and be computer literate

    *Experience with Aloha is preferred

    *Monday through Friday daytime hours

    *Start Date:  ASAP

Interviews for catering positions will be held the week of March 30th at the International Market Square, D'Amico Catering, 275 Market Street, Suite 117, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Check us out online at www.damicocatering.com

Email Resumes to:  [email protected]

Fax Resumes to:  Stacy Churchill, Fax Number 612-238-4040

Let's be honest, is there anything better than champagne and cake?! Of course not! Then why offer one type of champagne or cake when your guests can indulge in the unique tastes many?

It's the year to celebrate bubbles and with it we've seen a surge of bubbly towers and tastings. Not only does it make a beautiful and stunning visual statement, but guests can experience the joy and celebration of a variety of sparkling wines and champagnes at these lovely sipping stations. Featured here is our sipping station for a Minneapolis Institute of Arts event.

Pair these sophisticated sips with a shimmering glass, perhaps with a hint of gold or silver (depending on the event), and you have a stunning soiree in the making. 

And let's not forget the necessary sweet tooth indulgence to go with your glass of prosecco, brut or rose! Let them eat one, two, three kinds of cake with every topping too! 

Chef serviced cake stations are high in demand, offering guests a selection of cake and icing flavors, as well as garnishes to please their palette. At a recent event at the McNamara Wedding Showcase our D'Amico Catering guests sampled Banana Cake with Chocolate Ganache, Caramel Mousse and White Chocolate Buttercream, Triple Chocolate Torte, Devil's Food Cake filled with Fudge Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Buttercream, as well as White Cake with Lemon Raspberry Studded Mousse Filling with Pure White Frosting.

TOPPINGS options included: Chocolate Fudge Sauce, Raspberry Coulis, Crème Anglaise, Whipped Cream, Toasted Almond, Caramel Sauce, Toffee Brittle, Hibiscus Syrup.

It was a decadent sips and desserts event that left guest wanting for nothing and enjoying everything. 

After all, "A party without cake is just a meeting." -Julia Child

A place to meet and greet every Thursday, Gather by D'Amico in the Walker Art Center, has been called "a more fluid, community-driven real-world dining experience" by MN Monthly. In addition to delectable small plates, a stellar happy hour and the best view of the Twin Cities, Gather features a new local guest chef the first Thursday of each month.

For March, Gather welcomes the highly lauded Chef Marshall Paulsen of Birchwood Cafe located in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis.  In their words, Birchwood Cafe "is much more than a cafe; we're a community. Being part of the larger picture is something we value, as is respect for a healthy planet. We demonstrate our commitment to our community by supporting sustainable organic farming, buying close to home."

Their well-respected menu is largely due to the vision of Chef Marshall Paulsen. Paulsen grew up in St. Paul and began his restaurant career working as a bus boy, waiter & bartender at the age of 15.  After moving to Wisconsin to attend school, Paulsen began working as a line cook and eventually became an executive chef.  Seven years ago, Chef Paulsen found his perfect match in the Birchwood Cafe where he has been creating "Good Real Food" for the masses.

In his eleven years as a chef, Paulsen has established many long-standing relationships with local farmers, recognizing that seasonal produce & meats are of much higher quality when grown and sourced locally.

For more than 30 years, D’Amico & Partners has been a leader in the Twin Cities and Naples, Florida food scenes with highly inventive and award-winning full service restaurants such as Café Lurcat, MASA, Parma 8200,Campiello, The Continental and D’Amico & Sons fast-casual Italian cafés.

As a proud member of the D’Amico & Partners family, D’Amico Catering takes the culinary artistry perfected in our restaurants and expands the palette to reflect broad and eclectic menu options that inspire and delight.

At a recent holiday event we were able to pay tribute to our Minnesota roots by developing with our event partners a “Made in Minnesota” themed holiday party. D'Amico Catering's goal was to capture the spirit of the Minnesota Northwood’s with a themed menu. We transformed classic Minnesota comfort food, into sophisticated, yet authentic, high-end party fare. Spectacular and ever-so fun decoration and design was developed by the talented Bungalow 6 and Todd Pinzuti. 

We recognize that many of these traditional local dishes evoke memories and fond experiences for native Minnesotans who grew up eating these items. As we heard guests talk about their memories and stories as it relates to these recipes, we felt enormous pride that our authentic Minnesota cuisine was a vessel to transport guests back to those moments, creating a rewarding theme and event experience. Thanks to all of our event partners including Todd Pinzuti with Bungalow 6, Showcore and The University of Minnesota Events Team.

Enjoy a peek at the "Made in Minnesota" cuisine and event:

Local craft beers served at the Minnesota themed bar station.

Miniature Walleye BLT with micro greens.

Deviled Eggs with bits of nori accented the whipped yolk and bacon.

Open-faced bite-size Juicy Lucy’s topped with a Gedney pickle .

Grilled asparagus with morel dressing.

Tater Tot haute dish served with local blue cheese and beef tenderloin medallions. 

Classic beef pot roast with pistachio salt and colorful cherry tomatoes.

Miniature open-faced chicken pot pies.

Miniature white chocolate cheesecake.

Petite German chocolate bundt cakes.

Mini Honeycrisp apple pies were topped with homemade whip cream and snowflake inspired sprinkles. 

For more food and decor photos from this event, we invite you to explore our collection on Flickr and let us know how these dishes connect with you!