Business Details
Your Trusted Catering Partner in St. Paul, MN
As a locally family-owned and operated small business, we have built a reputation for budget-friendly prices and exceptional food quality over 20-plus years of service. Our team has catered more than 20,000 events while maintaining a commitment to fresh, home-style favorites and personalized service. We operate two event venuesIdeal Hall in St. Paul and The Scandia Creamery in Scandiaboth fully licensed, insured, and ServSafe Certified. Our friendly, down-to-earth staff prioritizes quality and quantity, ensuring every event meets our high standards. With decades of combined experience, we understand the importance of stress-free event planning and take pride in delivering memorable experiences for weddings, corporate events, and family gatherings.Our dedication to excellence has earned us a loyal customer base and numerous positive testimonials from satisfied clients. We continue to innovate while staying true to our core values of reliability, creativity, and customer-centric service. Our owners, Mike and Rhonda Pape, remain actively involved in daily operations, ensuring every client receives personalized attention. We are proud to serve St. Paul and surrounding areas, offering flexible catering options for diverse occasions. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, our goal is to make every celebration unforgettable through exceptional food and service.
Services
Catering Services
Event Venues
Corporate Catering
Holiday Catering
Wedding Catering
Picnic Catering
Funeral Receptions
Custom Menus
Full-Service Catering
Drop-Off Catering
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of catering experience with 20,000+ successfully catered events.
- We provide two beautiful, affordable event venues in St. Paul and Scandia.
- We guarantee quality home-style cuisine with flexible catering and budget options.
- Our staff delivers personalized service with a 'we can do that' problem-solving attitude.
- We maintain ServSafe Certification and comprehensive insurance for client safety.
Associations and certifications
- ServSafe Certified
What people say
Outstanding food
Great experience
Highly recommend
Affordable prices
Personalized service
Services
Catering Services
We provide comprehensive catering services for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. Our menus feature fresh, home-style favorites with options for dietary restrictions. With full-service and drop-off options available, our experienced team ensures perfect presentation and timely delivery.
Event Venues
Our two venuesIdeal Hall in St. Paul and The Scandia Creameryoffer beautiful spaces for any occasion. Both locations provide flexible layouts, complimentary linens/China, and full-service bar options. Weekend rental rates start at $1,500 with hourly options available.
Corporate Catering
We specialize in corporate catering with discounted lunch options Monday-Friday. Our menus include individually packaged or buffet-style meals that accommodate special dietary needs. Perfect for office celebrations, meetings, or employee appreciation events with delivery or on-site service.
Holiday Catering
Our holiday catering options feature customized menus for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and other celebrations. We offer hosted or cash bar options with flexible budgeting support. Both venues and off-site catering available with advance booking recommended for peak dates.
Wedding Catering
We create unforgettable wedding experiences with gourmet cuisine and venue coordination. Our family-owned business understands wedding stress, offering complimentary tastings and personalized planning. Both venues have hosted numerous weddings with rave reviews about food quality and service excellence.
People
Mike Pape
Co-Owner
Co-owner Mike Pape oversees daily operations with 35 years of event planning experience. He ensures quality control while maintaining personal client relationships, contributing to the company's reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction.
Rhonda Pape
Co-Owner
Co-owner Rhonda Pape manages venue coordination and client consultations. With decades of hospitality industry experience, she focuses on creating stress-free event experiences while maintaining the company's commitment to personalized service.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, picnics, funeral receptions, and private celebrations with customized menu options.
Do you offer venue rentals?
Yes, we have two venues: Ideal Hall in St. Paul and The Scandia Creamery with flexible rental packages available.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we offer menu modifications for dietary needs including vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options.
What are your catering service options?
We provide full-service catering with staff and equipment or drop-off catering with ready-to-serve meals.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead for weekends, though we accommodate last-minute requests when possible.
Reviews (7)
Gordon Greenawald
Mar 06, 2022
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Great place. Staff worked hard, .was accommodating and great place for team Banquet. Thanks for hospitality and being a great host for St Agnes Boys Basketball.
Whitney Jones
Jan 13, 2022
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The service here is amazing we had a loss. And the food was really good. There was not a limit to the guests which is really good
Jackie Friesen
Nov 10, 2021
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TST is amazing! We have hired them several years to cater a very important event. They are easy to work with, responsive, and so incredibly nice! This year was no different. For the first time we chose their Pork Loin meal to serve. I cannot tell you the amount of compliments we received! I even had a 77 year old woman tell me that somehow, they made it taste exactly how her mother used to make it!
She was in tears when she told me that it was the first time in years she was able to eat a meal similar to her mother's. What a wonderful feeling! Support this business. You will NOT be disappointed that you did!
She was in tears when she told me that it was the first time in years she was able to eat a meal similar to her mother's. What a wonderful feeling! Support this business. You will NOT be disappointed that you did!
Kathleen Lyons
Sep 23, 2021
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My family has used this business for years for many events, I booked recently for my grandmothers funeral. The food was amazing, the hall was clean, everything was set up on time and was taken care of by staff. I didn't have to worry about a thing during a time hard time like this. Thank you TST.
Mary Scholz
Apr 18, 2021
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Got my thanksgiving meal from them this year. Our family of 5 adults was very well fed and the food was excellent. Much more on the "homemade" spectrum than the expected institutional large gathering. Portions were very generous, we had leftovers for more meals. Except maybe the dressing that I hid from my hollow leg children! The location is easy to reach, pickup is easy and the food was well packaged to travel. I picked it up on Wednesday and for the first time in 40 years, I slept in on Thanksgiving morning. I am already planning for an easier Christmas.
Tracy Emerson
Mar 11, 2021
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My company has ordered lunches monthly during most of the pandemic for 50-100 employees. Each month is something different from sub sandwiches with potato salad to a full Thanksgiving meal. A dessert, side and bread are always included in the full meal. All of our employees love how good the food is each time and we are so grateful for TST being so willing to provide each meal an side individually wrapped for safety. BONUS. Locally family owned business!
Anna Weisenberger
Nov 14, 2020
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Took part in Ideal Hall's nightly dinner offering and loved it, we'll definitely be back for another meal! Taco Tuesday like our folks used to make
