Braise highlights the spirit of the season by showcasing what is available on each menu. We want you to have the best possible experience, so all of our menus are hand-tailored by the chef to your specific event needs and guest’s tastes. We are more than happy to accommodate any allergies, affinities, or special requests. There is no party too small, and we can do everything from passed hors d’oeuvres to a multiple-course curated chef’s tasting menu with beverage pairings.
With over thirty years of experience working in diverse and exciting restaurants from Boston to San Francisco to New York City, Chef Todd Macdonald brings creativity and execution to each Braise Catering event. From simple dishes that satisfy, to intricate menus that showcase new and exciting flavors. Let him be your trusted catering chef.
We Are a Seasonal, Local, & Chef-driven Boutique Caterer.
Passion, Artistry, Unparalleled Service
We strive to bring you the best possible experience. Each Braise Catering event tells its own unique story. We want to give you an unsurpassed catering experience from the beginning planning stages all the way to the final breakdown. Let us make your event truly memorable. No two events are the same.
Minnesota bounty
Chef Todd Macdonald procures the freshest sustainable and local ingredients for all Braise Catering events, elevating each component of his dishes to the level of a truly memorable food experience. We believe that each event has its own unique footprint and work to develop harmony between our food, design, and service, and to satisfy your desires.
From wild-foraged ramps and morel mushrooms to ethically raised heirloom pork from small farms, Chef Todd likes to use seasonal ingredients that support the best of what Minnesota has to offer.
Attention to detail
Along with food and service, we pay close attention to every detail of your event, handling all of those unforeseen circumstances that inevitably arise, so you can rest assured that your experience as a host will be relaxing and fun.
Tell us your ideas
We are here to work with you! Bring us your simplest or wildest ideas, and we can start the creative process of realizing exactly what you want. Feel free to contact us anytime and we can explore your options. We do not charge you for our initial consultation. Chef Todd Macdonald prides himself on customizing every event to fit the client’s vision, no matter the size and scope of the project.
Whether you are planning a birthday celebration or a cocktail party to impress the shareholders, you will know that your important occasion is in the safest and most capable hands.
Praise for Braise
“Chef Todd was able to turn the comfort of our own homes, backyards and kitchen tables into a special, new-to-us dining space and experience. While we turned to Chef Todd for an out-of-restaurant/at-home dining option during a pandemic, given how incredible the food, atmosphere and experience was, we’ll continue at-home dining post-pandemic as well!”
— Greta H., St. Louis Park
“We THANK YOU again for the fantastic dinner you catered for our company! Everyone had a great time and truly enjoyed the food, but also really enjoyed your company. We very much look forward to working with you again at our next event.”
— Birch Cove Group LTD, Minneapolis
“Chef Todd enjoys diving into all discussions about food and cooking - be ready to learn from him, as well as reap the rewards of an incredible meal!”
— Katie, Minneapolis
“Chef Todd definitely has some tricks (ok, legit SKILLS!) up his Chef’s Coat sleeves because he carried in everything he needed to cook and host an 8-course, fine dining experience at our homes. His professionalism and craft allowed us all to sit back, relax and savor a decadent meal - without needing to manage the meal prep or clean-up. He beautifully managed special requests and differing tastes within our group, while still delivering a memorable meal that surpassed all of our (slightly lofty!) expectations.”
— Summer C. & Joe S., Minneapolis
Serving the greater Twin Cities Metro and surrounding areas