Photo: Chris Emeott
Aside from the graduate, food is a major attendee 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.
Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse: You’ll never throw a better smelling party. 1237 WI-35, Hudson, Wisconsin; 715.549.6255; bigguysbbqroadhouse.com
Bella Vida Catering: With meal buffet and snack bar options, this menu is made for grads. 651.702.2766; one23events.com
Jerry’s Country Market: Consider this party regular that never disappoints. Locations vary; 715.386.8214; jerryscountymarket.com
Keys Cafe & Bakery: If you enjoy dining at this classic breakfast spot, consider this as a full-service catering option. Locations vary; 715.377.0004; keyscafe.com
Kowalski’s Markets: Tried and true. Locations vary; 651.313.6870 (catering); kowalskis.com
Lake Elmo Inn: The food gallery photos hit big marks on the yum factor. 3712 Layton Ave. N., Lake Elmo; 651.779.5994; lakeelmoinn.com
Mon Petit Cheri: Celebrate with an array of mouth-watering pastries, sandwiches and salads. 310 Main St. S., Stillwater; 651.342.1528; mpcstillwater.com
Nelson’s Ice Cream: You’re never too old for an ice cream party. 920 Olive St. W., Stillwater; 651.430.1103; nelsonsicecream.biz
River Dogs Catering and Event Services: From small events to large gatherings (think: pulled pork), these are the folks to call. 263 Third St. N., Bayport; 651.285.8654; riverdogsmn.com
River Valley Catering: Choose from elegant to casual menu items, or create a custom menu. 709 N. Main St., River Falls, Wisconsin; 651.600.6240; rivervalleycatering.com
San Pedro Cafe: Add some Caribbean flair to the festivities. 426 Second St., Hudson, Wisconsin; 715.386.4003; sanpedrocafe.com
Scheels Catering: With an expansive menu and custom menu offerings, the fare options are nearly endless. 612.281.5695; scheelscatering.com
That Girl Brie: This is it for a grazing spread that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, or book Carti Brie—a mobile charcuterie cart-on-wheels. 612.418.7611; thatgirlbrie.com
