About
Elbows Allowed Distinct Catering weddings in Cokato
Elbows Allowed Distinct Catering serves weddings and special occasions throughout Central Minnesota from Cokato. Owner Mary Raisanen Piepenburg officially started the business in December 2009. Its homemade cooking and varied menu give couples options for a meal that suits both the gathering and the people around the table.
Wedding options and setting
The published catering menu includes appetizers, meat and pasta entrees, food bars, desserts and wedding cakes. Taco, potato and pasta bars offer different ways to organize a reception meal, while the wedding-cake section lists white cake, cupcakes and cheesecake. The business also makes traditional pasties. These menu categories are starting points for an event-specific selection.
Planning the celebration
Couples can decide how much of the celebration should revolve around a seated meal and whether a food station or dessert table belongs in the plan. The next step is matching the chosen dishes with guest numbers, dietary needs, serving equipment and venue access. Responsibilities for service, clearing and leftover collection should be agreed before the day.
Couples planning buffet service can also review the FDA guidance on serving safe buffets when agreeing on meal service and leftover handling with their catering team.
Couples can also explore wedding planning and coordination in the Hutchinson area when organizing the people and timing behind their celebration.