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Concept Menus

The Create Catering Dining Studio

Concept Menu

Each unique concept menu is designed to include several of our most requested menu items set to a common regional cuisine. Each menu includes four unique appetizers & hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and recommended craft cocktail pairings.

Pricing Options

$280 – Indian
$250 – Latin
$275 – Asian
$200 – Classics

First Course

  • Seasonal Salad

    Greens / roasted beets / pickled shallots / spiced pepitas / chevre / grainy mustard vinaigrette

    gluten free, vegan

  • Wedge Salad

    Iceberg / cherry tomato / bleu cheese / bacon / crispy sweet potato / buttermilk-herb dressing / everything sprinkle

    gluten free

  • Simple Salad

    greens / radish / dry cranberries / roasted sunflower seeds / apple champagne vinaigrette

    dairy free, gluten free, vegan

  • Butternut Squash Bisque

    Roasted squash bisque / coconut milk / chives

    dairy free, gluten free, vegan

  • Seasonal Soup

    Creamy leek and potato soup / truffled potato crisps

    gluten free, vegan

  • Tartine

    Grilled baguette / honey goat cheese spread / pickled beets / arugula / toasted seeds and nuts / balsamic vinaigrette

    vegan

Our menu changes seasonally and on a whim.
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  • Create's Crudite Display

    grilled/ blanched/ raw/ seasoned vegetables/ hummus/ green goddess

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Salumi & Artisan Cheese Display

    1 oz cheese plus... dry cured salami/ grilled mortadella/ italian rosemary ham/ widmer's cheddar/ st pete's blue/ chevre/ pickles/ mustard/ marinated white beans/ crackers/ dried fruits/ nuts

  • Risotto Tots

    arborio rice/ reggiano/ roasted tomato conserve

    vegetarian

  • Deviled Eggs

    local, organic eggs/ truffle oil/ smoked paprika

    dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

  • Mac & Cheese Spoon

    cheddar cheese/ orecchiette pasta/ buttered panko for buffet served in a small dish

    vegetarian

  • Twice Baked Potato

    aged cheddar/ chives/ green goddess

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    poached shrimp/ tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce/ lemon

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Gravlax

    chive-lemon cream cheese/ cucumber/ rice cracker

    gluten free

  • Turkey & Lemongrass Meatballs

    pineapple sweet chili sauce

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Swedish Meatball

    pork and beef/ creamy gravy/ lingonberry/ chive

    gluten free

  • Oxtail Slider

    red wine braised/ pickled green tomato/ horseradish cream

  • Tiny Cheeseburgers

    buttery bun/ pickles/ fancy sauce

  • Chicken Salad Slider

    lettuce/ tomato/ walnut/ dried cranberry/ white bun

  • Potato Chips & Dip

    seasoned house-made potato chips/ creamy french onion dip

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Vegetable Gougere

    butternut squash/ rosemary/ mascarpone/ maple syrup

    vegetarian

  • Vegetable Gougere

    grilled corn/ roasted poblano peppers/ scallions

    vegetarian

  • Salumi Pick

    artisan cured meat/ aged cheddar/ cornichon/ fig jam

    gluten free

  • Black Bean Empanada

    queso/ grilled corn/ roasted pepper sauce

    vegetarian

  • Potato and Pea Samosas

    cucumber sour cream/ cilantro (can be vegan without cream sauce)

    vegetarian

  • Red Lentil Fritters

    cucumber mango salad/ cilantro chutney/ scallions

    dairy free, gluten free, vegan

  • Pork Tenderloin Mini Mi

    soy glazed pork/ sriracha mayo/ cucumber/ carrot/ cilantro/ soft bun

  • Naan Pizza

    ricotta/ truffled mushrooms/ arugula/ crispy shallots (8 pcs)

    vegetarian

  • Naan Pizza

    grilled chicken/ tikka sauce/ red onions/ mozzarella/ cilantro (8pc)

  • Fall/Winter - Naan Pizza

    herbed chevre/ butternut squash/ cranberry/ balsamico (8 pcs)

    vegetarian

  • Spring/Summer - Naan Pizza

    herbed chevre/nut-free pesto/ grilled summer squash/ parm (8 pcs)

    vegetarian

  • Za'atar Chicken Skewer

    grilled chicken/ grilled zucchini/ cherry tomato/ hummus

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Za'atar Veg Skewer

    grilled zucchini and yellow squash/ cherry tomato/ hummus

    dairy free, gluten free, vegan

  • Grilled Steak Pick

    grilled beef/ chimichurri/ crispy plantain

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Grilled Chicken Skewer

    sweet tamari glaze/ sesame/ asian slaw/ rooster mayo

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Caprese Pick

    marinated tomato/ fresh mozzarella/ basil puree/ aged balsamico

    gluten free, vegetarian

Entrees

  • Grilled Breast of Chicken

    brined/ wild rice sauté / lemony green beans/ wild mushroom cream sauce/ crispy parsnips

    gluten free

  • Grilled Pork Tenderloin

    brined/ sweet and sour sauteed red cabbage/ potato pancakes/ garam masala apple butter

  • Braised Beef Short Rib

    potato puree/ honey glazed carrots/ red wine demi/ crispy onions/ chives

    gluten free

  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin

    roasted fingerling potatoes and shallots/ asparagus/ au poivre sauce/ crispy potato

    gluten free

  • Market Fish

    japanese sweet potato puree/ garlic grilled rapini/ smoked shallot tamari beurre blanc/ crispy yams

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Seared Gnudi

    spinach-ricotta-chevre dumplings/oven-dried cherry tomatoes/ market veg/ reggiano/ basil/ white wine-butter emulsion

    dairy, egg, wheat, vegetarian

  • Vegan Gluten Free Entree

    turmeric roasted cauliflower/ rice and lentils/ hummus/ grilled zucchini/ chimichurri

    vegan

Tasting Menu

  • Mushroom-Tomato Ragout Pasta

    fennel-reggiano salad/ red wine/ crispy parsnip

    vegetarian

  • Market Vegetables

    z'hatar/ sumac labneh/ harissa vinaigrette/ pistachio

    gluten free, tree nut, vegetarian

  • Grilled New York of Beef

    potato puree/ melted carrots/ foie gras demi glace/ crispy bits

    gluten free

  • S'mores Cake

    dark chocolate cake/ chocolate mousse/ toasted meringue/ graham/ salted caramel

Dessert

  • Pumpkin Spiced Latte Donut

    Cinnamon donut / espresso sauce / pumpkin mousse / candied pepitas

  • Caramel Apple Spice Cake

    Mascarpone whip / salted caramel

  • Sweet Potato Tart

    Toasted meringue / sour cherry red wine sauce

  • Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

    Without shortbread / pecan shortbread / cranberry orange compote

    gluten free

  • French Silk Tart

    Chocolate mousse / whipped cream / chocolate crunch / butterscotch sauce

  • Peppermint Patty Pavlova

    Peppermint meringue / chocolate custard / whipped cream / gf cookie crumble

    gluten free

Our wine list is curated to offer unique wines that you may not see everywhere. Many of our wines have great backstories and links to Minnesota. We can also order nearly any wine or champagne out there if you are looking for something extra.

Rose

  • Lorgeril O' de Rose

    Offers a gorgeous mix of upfront citrus, bright spring flowers, and red fruit aromas that are framed by hints of crisp mouthwatering saline notes, finishing snappy and fresh

Sparkling

  • Segura Viudas Brut Cava - Spain

    Refreshingly dry, complex, elegant flavors, juicy lime, tropical pineapple and light flower tones

  • Piper Heidseick Cuvee - Champagne, France

    Elegant and balanced Champagne with aromas of pear, white flower, fresh almond

White

  • Pike Road Pinot Gris - Willamette Valley

    Fruit forward and vibrant, notes of fresh pear make this wine an easy sipping delight

  • Les Deux Moulin, Sauvignon Blanc - Val de Loire Valley

    Bright and lively white, with notes of lime, gooseberry, and a subtle grassiness

  • Ca Dei Frati Lugana - Lombardy, Italy

    Fresh and light with delicate hints of white balsamic flowers, traces of apricot, and fresh almond

  • Albert Bichot Macon Village - Burgundy, France

    Nose is fragrant and floral, with notes of honeysuckle, acacia, lively fresh fruits, and a slight mineral undertone

  • Amity Vineyards, "White Pinot Noir" - Eola-Amity, Oregon

    Lemon custard, melon & pineapple with a mouthwatering finish

  • Pierre Prieur et Fils, Domaine de Saint-Pierre Sancerre Blanc - Loire Valley, France

    Full-bodied in mouth, notes of white fruit, citrus, slightly salty finish that brings out fineness and length

Red

  • El Vinculo Crianza - Do La Mancha

    Aromatic notes of blackberry and plum, long and pleasant finish with notes of sweet spices

  • Martin Ray RSV Cabernet Sauvignon - California

    Notes of fresh blackberry, currant, bramble, peppercorn, touches of elderflower and vanilla

  • Penley Estate, Cabernet Franc - Coonawarra Francis

    Youthful, vibrant, and bursting with juicy violet fruits, notes of Turkish Delight and spice

  • Lange Estates Pinot Noir (2022) - Willamette Valley, Oregon

    Round with plush tannins, aromas of baking spice, and red bush tea, with notes of black cherry, cedar, and boysenberry

  • Marietta Cellars Arme Cabernet - Northern Sonoma County

    Driven by a core of blue fruit, layers of earthy aromas, deep and heady flavor of dark cherry

  • Ridge Vineyards, "Three Valleys" (2019) - Sonoma California

    Pungent cherry, raspberry, sweet oak, and complex minerals. Lively acid, supple tannins, exotic spices

  • Borgogno "No Name” - Borolo Italy

    Persistent notes of ruby red rose, violet, fresh fruits with a spicy hint on the nose, dry and full bodied

  • Miner Emily's Cabernet - Napa Valley

    Rich layered wine with aromas of black fruit, notes of mocha, espresso, and toasted oak

  • Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad Reserve’ Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, Oregon

    Silky-smooth, velvet-like tannins, long weighted finish, notes of dark fruits, mushrooms, and cola

Beer

  • Coors Light

  • Indeed Brewery

  • Fulton Brewery

    Hop Kingdom 300 IPA

  • Bent Paddle Brewing Lab

    14* ESB Amber Ale

  • Great Lakes Brewing

    Amber Lager

  • Sociable Cider’s

    Freewheeler Hard Cider

  • Truly

    Hard Seltzer

Curated "pick list" style menu options for events with 12-24 guests. Menu items can be adjusted based on total guest count, happy hour theme, and menu favorites.

Choose a few, or multiples of several.

Dietary considerations are listed along each menu option.

12 Guests

  • Salumi & Artisan Cheese Display

    dry cured salami/ grilled mortadella/ Italian rosemary ham/ widmer's cheddar/ st pete's blue/ chevre/ pickles/ mustard/ marinated white beans/ crackers/ dried apricot

    $120 per 12 Guests

  • Crudite Display

    grilled/ blanched/ raw/ seasoned vegetables/ hummus/ green goddess

    $60 per 12 guests

    gluten free

  • Chips & Dip

    seasoned house-made potato chips/ creamy french onion dip

    $30 per 12 guests

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    poached shrimp/ cocktail sauce/ lemons/ two shrimp per pick - 18 picks per order

    $72 per 12 guests

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Chickpea & Cucumber Salad

    tomato/ olive/ feta/ lemon/ dill

    $48 per 12 guests

    gluten free, vegetarian

24 per order

  • Mac 'n Cheese Spoons

    toasted panko/ truffle oil

    $48 per 24

    vegan

  • Deviled Eggs

    local eggs/ cornichon/ dijon/ tarragon

    $55 per 24

    dairy free, gluten free, vegan

  • Twice Baked Potatoes

    cheddar/ chive/ buttermilk dressing

    $45 per 24

    gluten free, vegan

  • Grilled Chicken Skewer

    sweet soy glaze/ sesame/ asian slaw/ rooster mayo

    $84 per 24

    dairy free

  • Chicken Salad Slider

    lettuce/ tomato/ walnut/ dried cranberry/ white bun

    $72 per 24

  • Tiny Cheeseburgers

    buttery bun/ pickles/ fancy sauce

    $72 per 24

Our craft cocktails are designed with your vision in mind, and each is created with fresh, seasonal and inspiring ingredients. Our bartenders are seasoned mixologists with in-depth knowledge of what they are creating for your guests. Craft Cocktails may be added to both our Standard Full Bar Package and Premium Bar.

Old Fashioned

  • Classic

    Spirit, Sugar, Bitters

  • Grandfathers Auld Fashioned

    Spirit, Sugar, Bitters, Cherry, Orange, Soda

  • Improved

    Old Overholt Rye, Cardamom Simple, Cardamom Bitters

Classic Cocktails

  • The Last Word

    Hendricks Gin, Luxardo, Green Chartreuse, Lime Juice

  • Corpse Reviver #2

    Hendricks Gin, Cointreau, Lillet, Lemon, Absinthe (rose)

  • Hemingway Daiquiri

    Plantation Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Luxardo, Simple Syrup

  • Create’s Manhattan

    Bourbon, Sweet/Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters

  • Create’s Margarita

    Tequila, Create’s Orange Liqueur, Lemon, Lime, Simple

  • Aviation Cocktail

    Gin, Lemon Juice, Luxardo, Créme de Violette

  • Verdant Lady

    Hendricks Gin, Lime Juice, simple syrup, Green Chartreuse, Mint

  • NY Sour

    Rye, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Red Wine

Original

  • Firth of Forth

    Vodka, Black Tea, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Bitters

  • I Knew a Girl Named Nicki…

    Vodka, Canton, Sour, Ginger Beer and Lime

  • On Our Side

    Vodka, Cherry Ginger Shrub, Soda

  • Icehouse Toddy

    Rye, Honey Simple, Lemon Juice, Cardamom Bitters

  • Spring Optimism

    Bombay, Canton, Lillet, Simple Syrup, Peychaud’s Bitters

  • Untitled No.3

    Hendrick’s Gin, Cynar, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Bitters

Event Specific Cocktails

Create Craft Cocktails – customized batched cocktails unique to every event. We can design a cocktail for you, or prepare one of your favorites.

  • Nojito

    A delicious NA version of the classic Mojito coconut cane simple/ fresh lime juice/ spearmint/ anise hyssop leaves/ club soda w/ lime and mint leaf

    Batch (10x)

  • Enzoni

    green grapes/ gin/ Campari/ lemon juice/ simple syrup

    Batch (10x)

Each concept menu is conveniently priced to include a set of three hors d'oeuvres, buffet style – and drinks.  

Cocktail Hours are designed for 25-35 Guests. Pricing is a flat rate per person for appetizers and two drinks, plus tax and service charge. Drink service includes: full bar, hand selected wines and beer, (NA) sodas, sparkling water.

Enhancements

Enhance your happy hour with our concept driven dessert and craft cocktail options which may be added for additional fees.

  • Concept cocktails pre-ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.

  • Add sparkling wine, cava, champagne, or extended options from our 2022 wine list.

  • Concept driven dessert

  • Added service staff for butler passed appetizers and drinks.

Additional Guests

  • Clients may increase the guest count to over 35 with added fees for service staff and chef labor, see your events sales coordinator for more information.

East Indian

Unique East Indian set Hors d'Oeuvres – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.

  • Potato Pea Samosas

    cucumber raita

    gluten free, peanut free, vegetarian

  • Chicken Tikka skewer

    masala sauce/ scallions

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Saag Paneer Naan Pizza

    naan crust/ creamy spinach sauce/ paneer/ red peppers

    peanut free, wheat, vegetarian

East Indian Enhancements

May be added for additional fees...

  • Key lime Tartlet

    whipped cream/ toasted coconut

    dairy, vegetarian

  • Delhi Cooler

    gin/ lime juice/ pineapple juice/ curry nectar (can be mocktail)

  • Lunar Eclipse

    turmeric vodka/ carrot/ lemon/ honey/ angostura bitters can be a mocktail

  • Tonic with Gin

    Create's House-made Quinine Tonic

Asian

A curated selection of our top three requested Asian inspired menu items – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.

  • Chicken Skewer

    sweet soy glaze/ sesame/ asian slaw/ rooster mayo

    dairy free

  • Pork Lemongrass Meatball

    ginger-sweet chili sauce

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Kimbap

    nori wrapped/ marinated tofu/ pickled radish/ spinach/ carrot/ gochujang sauce

    vegetarian

Asian Enhancements

May be added for additional fees.

  • Mini Vanilla Cheescake

    sesame graham cookie/ candied ginger

  • Tom Yum on a Rock

    vodka/ cointreau/ palm sugar/ lemongrass/ cucumber/ lime/ red pepper and sea salt

  • Paolo (sails The Seven)

    rum/ malibu/ passoã/ pineapple/ vanilla/ lemon

Latin

Curated collection of latin menu concepts – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.

  • House fried tortilla chips

    salsa roja/ queso dip

    dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

  • Elote quesadilla

    grilled corn/ roasted poblano peppers/ lime zest/ sour cream/ scallions

    vegetarian

  • Chorizo Albondigas

    salsa verde/ guajillo puree

    dairy free, gluten free

Latin Enhancements

May be added for additional fees.

  • Churros

    cinnamon sugar/ chocolate sauce

  • Create's Margarita

    blanco tequila/ Cointreau/ lime/ lemon/ agave syrup/ salt

    $12

  • Pineapple Mint Caipirinha

    cachaça/ pineapple/ simple syrup/ mint

  • Brazilian Buck

    cachaça/ ginger beer/ ginger/ lime

Classics

A selection of classic Americana – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.

  • Risotto Tot

    arborio rice/ reggiano/ roasted tomato conserve

    vegetarian

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    poached large shrimp/ tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce/ lemon

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Deviled Egg

    local, organic eggs/ truffle oil/ smoked paprika

    gluten free, vegetarian

Classics Enhancements

May be added for additional fees.

  • Salted caramel chocolate brownie

  • Manhattan

    bourbon/ sweet vermouth/ dry vermouth/ bitters

  • Auld Fashioned

    rye/ simple syrup/ orange & cardamon bitters

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