Local Effort Cooperativealways mostly local

small events —

Minnesotan food for Minnesotans

Dinner parties, showers, office and holiday parties for 4–75 guests. Seasonal menus from 100% Midwest-sourced ingredients, cooked and served at your place.

dinner & pizza parties from $850 · larger events from $1,200

what kind of party?

No payment now — we confirm the date and details together first.

Private event catering by Local Effort Cooperative in Minneapolis

what we cook —

Three shapes an event takes

  1. Dinner party at your home

    4–16 guests · from $850

    A chef cooks a multi-course seasonal menu in your kitchen and serves it at your table. The most common thing we do.

  2. Showers, birthdays, celebrations

    up to 40 guests · from $1,200

    Baby and wedding showers, milestone birthdays, graduations. Passed plates or a served table, built around the season.

  3. Office & holiday parties

    up to 75 guests · from $1,200

    Corporate-friendly, invoice-friendly. Holiday parties, team dinners, client events, open houses.

“Local Effort is truly top tier.”
— Alyssa Andes

how it works —

From a date to a dinner

  1. Request your date

    One form, above. We reply within one business day to say whether the date is open.

  2. We write the menu together

    A chef talks through guests, the space, allergies, and what is in season, then sends a written estimate.

  3. A deposit holds it

    Your date is reserved once a deposit is in place. We cook, serve, and clean the kitchen on the day.

questions —

Before you book

What happens after I request a date?answer

A chef replies within one business day to confirm the date is open and ask about your guests, the space, and what you are hoping for. Nothing is charged until the date and details are settled together.

What does it cost?answer

Dinner and pizza parties start at $850; larger events start at $1,200. Per-guest rates run roughly $35–$150 depending on the menu and service. You get a written estimate before anything is booked.

How far ahead should I book?answer

Two to four weeks is comfortable for a dinner party; six or more for a wedding, shower, or holiday party. Ask about short notice anyway — we sometimes have a week open.

Do you cook in my kitchen or bring a setup?answer

Usually your kitchen — that is the point of a private chef. For larger events and pizza parties we bring what the space needs. We walk through it with you before the day.

Can you handle allergies and dietary needs?answer

Yes, and we would rather over-plan than improvise. Tell us about every guest restriction when we confirm the menu.

What does a deposit hold?answer

A deposit holds your date on our calendar. Until you have one in place the date is not reserved, even after we have talked.

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book —

Tell us the date you're hoping for

We confirm within one business day. No payment until the details are settled together.

what kind of party?

No payment now — we confirm the date and details together first.