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ZZEST Catering Menu
seasonal and changing

Please Note:  At ZZest we feature products that are small batch, artisan created, and handmade following traditional family methods. We try to source local farm raised ingredients as often as possible, fly in fresh seafood from the coasts, and fully utilize the ingredients that are at their seasonal best. The supply for such wonderful food is limited and unpredictable, changing with the weather, the producers mood, and the farmers whims. That prevents us from being more detailed on our menu and does not allow us to offer menu tastings, since the exact ingredients may not be available until the day of your event.

Thank you for considering and trusting us.

For questions, or to place an order call LeeAnn  at 507-424-0080

Catering Menu

Party Platters

You can pick up, or we can deliver, platters ready to serve and to be enjoyed by friends and family. From artfully presented cheese boards to savory charcuterie plates that can just be set out in advance, how easy is that?! Pasta salads, fresh mozzarella, smoked salmon, pork sliders will keep your guests happy all evening.

Contact LeeAnn for details
 


Even more ways to add
ZZest to your life –
 

Hire a Mixologist
Yes, it’s true, you can have a professional mix you up the latest and greatest cocktails, with top shelf liquor and ZZest ingredients. Then you can choose from a variety of themed cocktails.

 

Hire Our Wood Fired Pizza Oven
and Crew.
Includes Chef & Staff, for your next back yard party.  How cool is that?! Don’t miss out on the fun!  A few of our fave pizza’s:
• Italian robiola/ mushroom/ honey and truffle salt
• mozzarella/ tomato/basil/ sea salt
• Jamón serrano / goat cheese
• anchovy olives/ greens/ peppers/ sausage
Served with a crispy fresh side salad.
Oven must be setup outside, so, all events are weather permitting.


Hire our Chef
Basically think cool extended cocktail party with your kitchen as a tasting station with one of our Chef’s showing off. Here’s what we can do:

 

Pull Fresh Mozzarella
  Fresh pulled mozzarella “martinis” (no alcohol). Enjoy “The ZZest,” “Cosmo,” “Nearly Naked on the Beach,” “The Dirty,” and more.

Or, we can make other wonderful dishes with ZZest.  See our latest catering brochure for details.
 



Thinking…I Can’t Do this Alone?
Get some help with your party.

  • We can deliver, set up, and pick up your platters
  • Help with your service? Hire a server
  • Beer & Wine Service: we provide glasses, ice, service, setup and cleanup.
  • Full Cocktail Service: Enjoy a charming "mixologist" and custom cocktails.  Includes ice, glasses, service, setup and cleanup.
  • Cool plastic ware napkins and silverware As urban as we can find.
     

All Dressed Up with No Place to Go??

Rent ZZest
Complete with patio (weather permitting). Available Sunday and Monday 11am -10pm. Rent the space and staff, then anything goes! Choose from this menu, our current dinner menu, or a four course chef tasting! No holds barred, we are both flexible and creative!  

Contact LeeAnn for details

 

Have a Party at Newts Express
ZZest Provides the beer, wine, liquor, and awesome food menu.

Conveniently located on the downtown skyways, in perfect position for your out-of-town guests staying at downtown hotels, or, even an after work get-together close to the Mayo Clinic, banks, and other businesses.

University of MN Center skyway level. Available Mon-Fri 4pm -10pm, and Sat-Sun 11am -10pm.  Rent includes servers and chefs, then you can add anything from this menu (except pizza)!

We can also do ZZesty sliders at Newt’s Express. Here are some past classics from Chef Stef:
• Marieke’s gouda/ pomodoraccio tomatoes/ skillet bacon spread/ mixed greens
• Spicy plum chutney/ fresh chevre/ red onions/ mixed greens
 

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Contact LeeAnn for details


Finally the ultimate. Chef Justin Schoville will design a custom menu for you and a small group of friends or family. He comes right to your kitchen cooks and cleans up! You can actually sit back and enjoy your own party. What a perfect gift for someone who has everything -- especially good taste.