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Unique Dining Catering
13545 Martin St NW, Andover, MN 55304, United States
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Ch
Review №1

Our food was amazing! We brought some home from the office party and our families loved it too! Their staff was beyond friendly and did an excellent job serving and cleaning for us. Cant wait to use them again!

Ca
Review №2

We booked a wedding venue that only allowed Unique Dining for catering. We loved the venue so we assumed the catering would be great too.They literally ran out of food to serve 20 people, it was quite embarrassing and certainly not something you dream of on your wedding day.We reached out to discuss the issue, and all they had to say was the head table took too much food. Sure, the boys did take generous servings. But, we paid for 210 guests and only 186 guests attended our wedding - 24 less people than we paid for. Youre telling me the head table ate an additional 24 servings of the people who didnt attend, and then also the 20 servings that the last table didnt get. Come on.Its not a terribly cheap catering company, and certainly not cheap enough to run out of food. I would have liked some money back for the lack of food they provided, or at the least we wish they would have admitted they didnt provide enough food and apologize, but they didnt even do that.

Ab
Review №3

Unique dining catering did the food for our wedding a few weeks ago. They were super easy to work with and let us come try the meal we picked before we officially decided which was really nice. They were very fast to respond to emails or concerns and made any accommodations we asked for. The day of the wedding was stress-free because I knew that they would do wonderful. UDC met my expectations and the food was great and many of our guests commented on how good it was. They gave us any leftovers from the wedding which was awesome after coming back from our honeymoon and not wanting to cook food right away. It tasted good even after being in the freezer for a couple of weeks too! I would recommend UDC for your wedding!

Ka
Review №4

Unique Dining was incredibly accommodating for my wife and I wedding. We had to delay due to Covid, and the people at UD were so nice and gracious. Our guests all commented that the food was the best wedding food they have ever had. We even had a ton of leftovers that our grandparents, parents, and ourselves ate after the wedding! I highly recommend this place.

Gl
Review №5

Our son and his wife had their wedding and reception at the Bloom Lake Barn Memorial Day week-end and used Unique Dining as the caterer as they were the preferred caterer for the venue. It was a disaster. I was told the head grill master did not show up. Not sure who the substitute was, but our other son saw them poor a whole bottle of lighter fluid on the grill. And it smelled and tasted like it. It took between 2.5 to 3 hours to serve 160 guests. Nope, it was only 130 guests because they ran out of food, and 30 people got none. People left right away, grumbling on their way out the door. They brought in pizzas, put them up by the bar area, but people did not know they had come . The chicken was like hockey pucks, and the steak was dry and hard to chew. Couldnt finish mine. I felt bad for the servers. The only reason I give it 1 star is because the appetizers were good. How do you run out of food when youve been doing this for a number of years? People wont remember the wedding, theyll remember how bad the reception was.

El
Review №6

Fantastic italian buffet at my wedding! Especially loved the veggie penne. Would definitely recommend to family and friends for catering needs!

Al
Review №7

We just attended a wedding where Unique Dining Catering was the preferred vendor for the food over Memorial weekend and it was, overall, a disappointing experience. First, we watched the preferred caterer use a whole bottle, A WHOLE BOTTLE, of lighter fluid on the grill... our food reflected this. My entire plate, including vegetables tasted like lighter fluid. My throat hurt the next day from this. Some of the chicken was hockey puck hard and my steak was dry with a charcoal layer. Then, they did not have enough food for everyone. It took 2.5-3 hours to serve 160 people minus the people that didnt get their food. They served them extra salads though. The staff was overwhelmed. The food was being plated in the basement and carried up the stairs 5ish plates at a time, sometimes without a tray and just two plates at a time.Theres no elevator for anyone that needs any help. Theres 12+ stairs on the way up the poor servers had to go up and down (there were 5 of them for 160 people!!!). Really poorly planned. I do not recommend.

Mi
Review №8

I used this provider for a last minute graduation celebration for my son and nephew, with approximately 20 guests. I had priced take-out barbeque from a local chain for the event. UDC provided the same food items, delivered, with a buffet set up for the same price as pick up at the chain restaurant. The food was excellent. Everyone loved it, and my guests took the leftovers home. UDC was very easy to work with, and I appreciated their willingness to cater our event at the last minute. I would not hesitate to use UDC again.

Sa
Review №9

Unique Dining and our event coordinator Amanda were extremely easy to work with planning a casual backyard wedding celebration for our son and daughter-in-law. We came in with an empty slate and she had helpful, thoughtful suggestions. Menu items were flexible to meet vegetarian needs. Amanda was timely with all correspondence during our planning. On the day of event our server, Kyle was very courteous and efficient - setting up, replenishing and taking down. We hardly knew he was there (which was perfect).There were many great comments from our guests about the food (chicken in wine sauce & beef burgundy tips - and the green beans were crisp). As proof there were several guys who went up for second servings that were larger than their firsts!Starting out, I had no recommendations for a catering service, so I just googled Catering near me. I got pretty darn lucky and Id highly recommend Unique Dining for your event - large or small.

Br
Review №10

Whether it was comedy night, Easter Sunday brunch, or when they catered a function at my work the food has been outstanding. When you call ask for Emily.

An
Review №11

Wedding was during COVID, Sep. 2020 used them for food and drink service. Things were fine until there was a pandemic. There was little to no communication from them about how the pandemic affected their services. Month before the wedding was told our pig roast (buffet style) would have to be family style, or change the menu to a plated meal as they dont offer buffet style (family style would be an additional cost, and so would changing the menu). I asked about cafeteria style (to avoid having to rent additional tables, etc.) which was not an option since they didnt have plexi. I offered to provide the plexi. They came back with an offer to RENT plexiglass for $1,000. Day of the wedding we were told the bartenders werent nice and complaining throughout the night.

Ke
Review №12

Unique Dining Catering was on time, extremely professional and efficient in set up. They were very informative and asked questions when needed (which I greatly appreciated). When cleaning up they were quiet and did not disturb the guests or dance. The food was hot and ready right on time. We had many guests compliment how amazing the food tasted as well!

Ka
Review №13

We had a delicious meal at this steak house, a juicy steak with a nice bottle of red, service was courteous. Recommended.

Br
Review №14

To start it out if you want to be stuck in a contract through all these hard times with Cohvid go here. We got stuck in a contract with them and felt bent over a barrel the whole time. With them not being able to have full capacity and other stipulations they couldnt work with us for any partial refund with the balance we had paid which was the whole thing. Ended up having them cater to our house which in turn still didnt see any money back and we were forced to use the whole balance.. then the day of the wedding came and the waiting staff was complaining the whole time of having to serve to us cause not everyone was wearing a mask. U were not forced to be a server that day. Also later in the night a bartender asked if they could leave cause “it didnt make sense for two bartenders to be there”. Werent gonna argue on our wedding night but we had paid 350$ a piece for them to be there. Overall would never recommend this place and or catering company to cater anyones wedding.

Am
Review №15

Amazing! From the very beginning to the very end there was great communication. We had tons of compliments at our wedding from our guests about the great food! The catering team worked very well at our backyard venue and Amanda was amazing at answering all of our questions and gathering every detail needed. Thanks Unique Dining!!

Ra
Review №16

My husband and I were just married this last weekend and had Unique Dining Experiences roast us a large pig for dinner. All I can say is that they did a superb job! The meat was tender, the sides were fantastic, the service was seamless. I am thoroughly impressed. Amber, their event coordinator, was very efficient and has excellent customer service skills. I would highly recommend this catering company to other soon-to-be married couples!

Jo
Review №17

Wonderful result, used these guys to cater my Wifes birthday party. Great food, arrived on time, set up was great, driver found our rural house, in a snow storm!. Guests loved it, they were asking for more shrimp and stuffed mushrooms. Will use them again for sure.

Ca
Review №18

Stress free knowing they would deliver a great service. Staff was on time, kind and the food was delicious. Happy guests and a wonderful event!

Ka
Review №19

I wanted to say thank you for all the work you did in helping us with the food for our wedding. It was perfect! The staff that you sent to our wedding were fantastic! They fit with the entire relaxed, happy, easy-going, perfect feel of the venue and the day! The food was amazing and we received so many compliments on how good it was, including this is the best food I have ever had at a wedding! Cant beat that :) Thank you again!

Jo
Review №20

We had the best experiance with Unique Dining Catering. They came to do our daughters graduation party and were very prompt and accommodating. Amanda was great to work with and very helpful through our changes. The setup and tear down of everything was quick. We will use them again for our next childs graduation and for future events! Thank you to all of them!

De
Review №21

Unique did a fabulous job of catering our 25th Anniversary Pig Roast. We worked with Amber for the planning, and she was a pleasure to work with. She answered all of our questions, was easy to work with and helped with the details. Ryan, our grill master, handled the pig roast and serving at our event. He was very capable, flexible to our needs and overall let us just enjoy our day with no worries! Definitely would use them again, and I know some of our guests got their contact information for their own use in the future. Highly recommended!!

Sh
Review №22

I cannot say enough good things about this company and its staff! So, I was responsible for ordering lunch for a large group of people for work. It was super last minute and I was stressed to say the least. I remember using this catering company once before and everyone loved it. Problem was... This time I did not have at least 24 hour notice. I called and got Emily. She was extremely helpful. I got my order placed and we had catering the very next day. We had more than enough food and it is soooo delicious! She doesnt know it, but Emily saved me from a ton of headache. I will absolutely use this company over and over again!!!

Au
Review №23

Unique Dining provided catering services for our wedding at Bloom Lake Barn in August 2019. We planned our wedding in only 4 months and, needless to say, it was a little crazy. Unique dining made the food portion of planning so easy! I largely corresponded with Amanda, and she was WONDERFUL - prompt, professional, and SO thorough in her responses. She was clear and upfront about all costs associated with the options we were considering. The food provided had a good range of price points (~$18 to 30-something). Unique dining allowed us to bring in our own desserts and alcohol (w/ associated fee) but was still willing to help with plating and serving the desserts.Day of, they were fantastic. The servers were pleasant and hard workers. As mentioned above, they went above and beyond to help serve the outside desserts we had brought in and to clear the outside dinnerware we had brought. We had 10+ guests who were gluten intolerent/Celiac, and unbeknownst to us, the chef was able to make our entire menu gluten free (aside from rolls) so that our guests didnt have to worry about getting a separate meal. Oh, and the food was DELICOUS. I have been told by multiple guests how impressed they were. I thoroughly recommend Unique Dining!

li
Review №24

We LOVE Unique Dining for office lunches! The variety available on the menu is unbeatable and the price is always a nice surprise. They are always on time, set everything up, including a table cloth- and they provide everything I need to feed my team, like utensils and plates at no extra charge. Their food has always, always been a hit for us. And, there’s always enough to feed even the hungriest who want to go back for seconds. It is a pleasure to work with Unique Dining! I highly, highly recommend them.

He
Review №25

The setup arrangements and everything was swift. We will hire them again for our next graduation party and for future events! Simply amazing!!

Ni
Review №26

Frank at Unique Dining was incredibly helpful as we planned the meal for our wedding and made change after change. The food was so good and the service was impeccable. On top of all of that the service was inexpensive, costing nearly half of what we would have spent elsewhere. I recommend Unique Dining 100%.You wont be disappointed.

An
Review №27

I absolutely LOVE Unique Dining! The whole process was seamless. From the tasting to the BBQ, Amanda made sure all of our questions were answered. Even with a big change with our event, she handled it with kindness and graciousness. Our roaster, Max, was phenomenal. He was a great fit for our crowd and made the whole even run well. We would definitely use this company and would highly recommend them. One of the best things that made this company stand out is their versatility. Want a certain kind of food that is not on the menu? They will make it work. Want toasted and untoasted baguette slices for your bruschetta? No problem. They are so accommodating and truly made the catering experience exciting and delightful.

Ly
Review №28

For 7 years running Unique Dining has been catering our large annual event. I cant say enough about their service - friendly, prompt, flexible and creative. I would highly recommend them for any large function.

La
Review №29

I have had the pleasure of working with Unique on two occasions, and they were amazing both times! They catered my wedding in the summer of 2014 - it was a very casual reception in a park, and all I wanted was burgers and hotdogs but didnt want to have to put my family and friends to work on the grills. Unique was absolutely perfect for what I was looking for, and they took excellent care of us! Most recently I had them cater a work event I hosted - the food was much fancier than my casual cookout wedding reception, but it was still just as affordable! I opted for the drop-off menu for the work function, which was perfect - the food stayed warm and it was all ready to go by the time everyone got there, and we could just throw away all the stuff at the end! The staff is a joy to work with, and they were all incredibly helpful with every aspect of the events, from tables to timing to menu items. When I work with Unique, I know that I am not sacrificing good service, good food or good prices - this place actually does have it all. :) I cant wait for the next time I can work with them, and I highly recommend Unique Dining Experiences for any event - from a high class wedding reception to a cookout in the park, these guys will do a great job!!

Pa
Review №30

Thank you for catering our party. The food was fabulous especially the pork. We received many complements about how moist the meat was.Your chef was very considerate, efficient and was wonderful to work with.

Mi
Review №31

Unique Dining did an amazing job at catering our office event. We had a pig roast onsite and they even took care of the clean up! The staff was friendly and helpful throughout the entire process! They were also flexible with the menu options and the food was delicious!

Cr
Review №32

Planning our Pig Roast for our open house event and these guys know their stuff. I cant wait as it will be a huge draw and out of the ordinary. #excited. Thanks!

Le
Review №33

So very Happy with UDE!! They catered our outdoor wedding back in October and I am still craving their food! They were so accommodating and the staff was excellent I think some of my guests even hugged them!! Amber was so helpful setting everything up and adjusting to what we needed! I will be recommending them to everyone and will be using them again in the future! Thank you UDE!!!!

An
Review №34

QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY! We recieved many compliments about the food. We will be recommending and using UDC to other family and friend events too. Thanks!!

Lo
Review №35

First time and we love this place. Got here early on a rainy day. No wait which we understand is rare.

Je
Review №36

Customer service, delivery and setup, and food are excellent! Highly recommended.

Je
Review №37

UDE catered our recent fundraising event, and their staff was professional in every way. Whether it was setup, presentation, customer service, or the cleanup, UDEs team was tremendous, and worked diligently with us throughout the event to ensure our guests received the best service possible.Also, the UDE representative was amazing in working with our needs and requests leading up to the event, which helped create an overall smooth planning process. Thank you!

Th
Review №38

This is a very classy operation I would recommend it to anyone looking to hold an event

Te
Review №39

Customer service, delivery and setup, and food are excellent!! I ordered the November special of Italiano Pranzo, which was a chicken, bacon and four cheese lasagna for 40 people. My only regret was that I was not able to partake of the yumminess, as I wasnt present for the workshop. I came back to the office to find rave reviews in my email, and many thanks for providing such a delicious meal! Kudos to Unique Dining!

Ka
Review №40

Unique Dining Catering has been fantastic to work with. Their delicious food, great prices, and attentive service are well received by our staff and members. From start to finish, they make everything so easy!

Ke
Review №41

I have never been more disappointed with customer service than I have been with Unique Dining and Catering. We did a group tasting with Unique at their facility and my husband and I were less than impressed by their foods. The meats were dry. We did find the pulled pork very nice and were very satisfied with picking that as our meal for the day of our wedding. We decided on buffet style with 250 guests and plastic plates. Our menu was: Cheese/meat tray with crackers Fruit tray Roasted pig (onsite) Garden salad (French, blue cheese, and Caesar dressing) Garlic mashed potatoes Mac and Cheese- Gouda Green Beans Rootbeer KegWe gave Unique a budget of $7500 and that was to include a tip for the servers. This menu came out at $9052.03. This did not include tips for the servers but it did include $50 per server per hour (6 people were assigned to work our wedding) and a 15% service charge. I brought up my concerns of the tips, the service charge, and the over all price to Unique and Frank, their lead, got it touch with me. After our conversation my meal price was $7934.44. Unique changed the service charge to 10%, they paid for the plates, and they changed how long the servers would be there. I was very pleased and hopeful that Unique was making things right.Fast forward to the day of our wedding.Unique made a phenomenal pig roast, but that is where anything phenomenal ended. I wish I could show you the email that I sent them but this only allows so many characters. It consisted of:-Starting a car during the ceremony-placing alcohol where we were taking pictures-throwing our coolers verses asking someone to move them-forgetting food for our social hour- having poor quality food-bringing the wrong dressings- placing food in cobwebs-not bussing tables*Side note they had never told my guests about the Root Beer keg and I’m pretty sure the only people that got any was my husband and I. They should have had a sign but I forgot to mention it to them.On July 13th 2017 they responded with an excuse to why the bussing didnt happen and they did promise a partial refund for the forgotten food.It is now Aug 7th 2017, and I have not received the check that they agreed upon sending. Yes we did not agree upon bussing but it is not stated in the contract that they do not buss tables. When I brought this up to them they still did not care. Needless to say Unique has the worst customer service I have ever experience. If you want a flawless day and wonderful food there are so many other catering companies I would recommend.

Ni
Review №42

I really have nothing negative to say about this place. Wish I could go back tomorrow.

Am
Review №43

Great BBQ and Pig roast options! Highly recommended.

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:13545 Martin St NW, Andover, MN 55304, United States
  • Site:http://udecatering.com/
  • Phone:+1 763-754-6521
Categories
  • Caterer
  • Box lunch supplier
  • Buffet restaurant
  • Delivery Restaurant
  • Takeout Restaurant
  • Wedding service
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
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