Liquor catering

Liquor caterers in Minneapolis need a license.

Definition

Liquor caterers serve food and alcohol at private events. The events have a predetermined guest list.  

Event examples include:

  • Receptions 
  • Parties  
  • Conferences 
  • Weddings       
  • Trade shows 

You must currently have the following:  

  • State of Minnesota liquor catering permit
  • On-sale liquor or on-sale wine license
  • Food catering license

Please allow at least 30 days for approval of your liquor catering permit.   

wine glasses and flowers at event

Requirements  

You must:

Application

See Liquor Catering Application

Fee

Find your license fee

Submit your application  

Submit your application to Business Licenses & Consumer Services

If you have questions, contact:

Licensed liquor caterers

See the list of liquor caterers licensed in Minneapolis

More information

Complaints

Report concerns about a business with an alcohol license

Disclaimer 

The information on this page should serve as a guideline only.

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Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building 
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

 

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Office hours

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Monday – Friday