Menu items are categorized by cuisine, and are all custom made. We are committed to incorporating your personal
taste into the menu development for your event.

Fresh & seasonal ingredients are prepared for your occasion. We support our area farmers by using many locally-
grown and raised ingredients. Utilizing organic and otherwise certified natural whole food products, we use a
variety of traditional & creative recipes to create gourmet events. Plated, Buffet, family style and kosher options
are available.

We bring a restaurant to you, allowing for your custom menus to be highlighted at your event by our professional
kitchen and service staff.

All Exclusive staff members have 10-20 years experience in the hospitality industry, and have been employed in the
top fine dining restaurants in the Twin Cities area.

Our service staff will anticipate your needs at every level. The day of your event our staff is there so you can actually
be a guest and enjoy.

Exclusive Catering -how it works!
Essentially we bring a restaurant to you, with all of your custom menu choices. All staff members are available including: Chefs, cooks, dishwashers, floor managers, servers, bartenders and bar backs. All your detailed instructions are followed throughout your event so you can actually relax, enjoy and celebrate your event and
all of your hard work and effort.

Typical Order of Events
1. Initial contact
2. General Info exchange; date availability, type of event, attendees, theme or menu ideas
3. Discuss and fill out New Client Event worksheet
4. “Save the Date” Deposit $500 to ensure exclusive catering services on said date
5. Meet with Rachel and plan your custom menu including service details
6. Client receives Menu Proposal and Labor Projections for event
7. Revisions are made and menu is solidified
8. Site Check- exclusive checks out the venue and goes over site with site manager, client and floor
iiiiimanager, reviewing all aspects of the event including, logistical issues such as flow, kitchen equipment,
iiiiidelivery and storage areas, etc.
9. 2 weeks prior to event, final number of attendees must be determined, any final service changes and keys
iiiiiand necessary venue and info exchanged and ½ of the final balance ( including sales tax) is due
10. Day Prior to event deliveries will be made to the venue
11. Day of event, final balance (with sales tax and 20% gratuity included) due
12. A deliciously delightful meal
13. Fond memories of your event

Custom Menus-Yes!
We will make anything you’d like that is in our realm of ability (check menu items for reference). We will integrate
homegrown ingredients or your aunt Betty or your Uncle Mort’s favorite recipe. We will use a freshly foraged 60lb
box of cleaned Morels in your custom requested menu if that’s what you would like. Moreover, we will make sure
that your end result is that of a well balanced, flowing dining experience that fits any theme or mood you may
have requested for your special event. Take a look at the samples of some of our past event menus or use
some of our listed menu items to build your own original concept. Remember, substitutions are always easily
accommodated since all Rachel’s meals are exquisitely executed and deliciously fabulous!

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