Photo: Chris Emeott
Aside from the graduate, food is a major attraction at any graduation party. If the thought of making all the food yourself is giving you pause, here’s a starting point for local catering options.
Baba’s Catering by The Mediterranean Cruise Cafe: If you pick up Baba’s Hummus on the regular at local grocery stores or love dining in the The Mediterranean Cruise Cafe in Burnsville, you’ll want to browse through its catering packages that allow guests to build their ideal meal. 12500 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, 952.641.6222; medcruisecafe.com
Baldy’s BBQ: Whether you want pick-up, delivery or fully-staffed service, this popular Lakeville restaurant offers a variety of catering options. 11276 W. 210th St., Lakeville; 952.469.3343; baldysbbqmn.com
Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine: Engage your guests’ taste buds with plenty of appetizer and entree options. 1260 Town Centre Drive, Eagan; 651.688.8686; bayleafindiancuisine.com
BD Sandwiches: Offer a delicious variety of hot gourmet sandwiches with help from this Apple Valley-based food truck. bdsammies.com
Brianno’s Deli Italia: Feed your crowd with pasta, salad and bread. Dishes are available hot and ready to eat or frozen, for preparing at your convenience. 2280 Cliff Road, Eagan; 651.895.1174; briannos.com
CKC Good Food: Find a menu to fit just about any theme with this versatile catering service. 2919 W. Service Road; Eagan; 651.453.1136; ckccatering.com
Divine Swine: Want to roast a pig? Divine Swine has it covered and then some. 23840 Pillsbury Ave. S., Lakeville; 952.469.2635; divineswinecatering.com
Eileen’s Colossal Cookies: Don’t forget dessert! Order custom-made frosted cookies paying tribute to local high schools. 6880 Boudin St., Suite 185; Prior Lake; 952.226.2253; eileenscookies.com
Hy-Vee Catering: Round out your buffet with a tray of savory or sweet options, or let Hy-Vee cater an entire meal. Locations vary; hy-vee.com
Lunds & Byerlys: Consider this party regular that never disappoints. Locations vary; 952.897.9800; catering.lundsandbyerlys.com
Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar: Mason Jar’s wide-ranging catering menu is sure to please. 1565 Cliff Road, Eagan; 651.340.7809; masonjar.kitchen/catering
Sweet Clouds Cotton Candy: Order pre-packaged cotton candy in bags, cakes and cupcakes, or spring for in-person spinning either from a food truck or a 4-foot-table. sweetcloudsmn@gmail.com; sweetcloudsmn.com
