Chowgirls Catering

Chowgirls Catering is a women-owned, values-driven catering company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving clients with creative, locally sourced, and sustainable cuisine for events of all sizes. Specializing in full-service catering, the company offers curated menus, styled buffet packages, and full bar services through its subsidiary Chowgirls Cordial, which features organic wines, local spirits, seasonal cocktails, and spirit-free options. Their approach emphasizes hospitality rooted in care, creating memorable experiences from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. With a 4.80 rating based on customer reviews, Chowgirls is recognized for excellence in food, service, and event design.

Founded in 2004 by Heidi Andermack and Amy Brown, Chowgirls began at Frank Stone Gallery in Northeast Minneapolis and has since grown into a full-service catering leader. From the start, the company prioritized sustainability, pioneering a commercial composting program in 2008 and expanding operations to include a lunch counter in Dinkytown, a dedicated kitchen at 1222 Second Street NE, and the launch of Chowgirls Parlor. Over the years, they’ve catered for major networks like The Daily Show and PBS NewsHour, and have been honored with awards from Minnesota Bride and Minnesota Monthly. Their commitment to community, inclusivity, and creative expression remains central to their identity.

Chowgirls Catering is located at 336 Hoover Street NE in Minneapolis, situated just a short distance from East Hennepin Avenue and Northeast Broadway Street. The business is within a quarter-mile of the Como Community Center and Como Corner garden, and about a half-mile from the Minnesota Department of Education, placing it in the heart of the Mid-City Industrial neighborhood.

Chowgirls is known for its thorough, well-documented online presence and a website that search engines read cleanly, reflecting a business that is both professional and accessible. Their long-standing reputation for quality, sustainability, and thoughtful event design has solidified their standing as one of the most trusted caterers in the Twin Cities area.

As a cornerstone of Minneapolis’s culinary and event scene, Chowgirls Catering brings warmth, creativity, and integrity to every occasion, making it a preferred choice for those seeking exceptional, locally rooted hospitality in the city.

Services:

• By-the-Box Meals
• Corporate Catering
• Event Catering
• Wedding Catering