Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Catering Services in Rochester, MN
Catering By Design has been Rochester's innovative food company since 2004, dedicated to providing handcrafted meals and professional catering services. Our executive chef brings over four decades of experience from fine dining and country club kitchens, ensuring every dish reflects culinary excellence. We specialize in both full-service catering for events and ready-made meals through our retail location, The Pantry, using the same fresh ingredients and preparation standards for both offerings. Our team works directly with clients to create customized menus that complement their events, from corporate luncheons to weddings.With a commitment to quality and personalized service, we've built long-standing relationships with venues and returning clients who trust our expertise. Our catering services include menu design, event execution, and cleanup, while The Pantry offers convenient take-home meals with easy heating instructions. We maintain a rotating weekly menu for both catering and retail options, accommodating special orders for larger gatherings. Our dedication to fresh, honest food has made us a trusted choice for Rochester residents and event planners seeking exceptional culinary experiences.
Services
Catering Services
Pantry Services
Online Ordering
Ready-Made Meals
Event Catering
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of professional culinary expertise from our executive chef
- Our catering and pantry services use identical fresh ingredients and preparation standards
- We provide full-service event catering with personalized menu design and execution
- Our rotating weekly menus ensure seasonal variety for take-home meals
- We maintain long-standing relationships with premier Rochester event venues
What people say
Fresh ingredients
Professional service
Creative menus
Convenient take-home meals
Event expertise
Services
Catering Services
Our full-service catering combines decades of culinary expertise with personalized menu design for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions. We handle every detail from consultation to cleanup, offering classic meals, action stations, and custom menu development using fresh ingredients. Clients receive professional service with attention to venue requirements and guest preferences.
Pantry Services
The Pantry provides ready-made meals for pickup or delivery, featuring chef-crafted dishes using the same quality ingredients as our catering service. Options include family-sized entrees, party platters, and seasonal specialties with easy heating instructions. Menus rotate weekly to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients and special holiday offerings.
People
Jeff Windt
Executive Chef
Classically trained chef with over 40 years of experience in fine dining and country club kitchens. Specializes in creating handcrafted dishes using fresh ingredients for both catering and retail services.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Rochester, MN and surrounding communities in Southeast Minnesota.
Can I order meals online?
Yes, our online ordering system allows convenient ordering for pantry meals and catering services.
How far in advance should I plan catering?
We recommend contacting us at least 72 hours in advance for catering consultations and special orders.
Do you offer vegetarian/gluten-free options?
Yes, we consistently provide vegetarian and gluten-free meal options for both catering and pantry services.
Who is your executive chef?
Jeff Windt leads our kitchen with over four decades of professional culinary experience in upscale dining establishments.
