Arrival Bites
Easy appetizers for guests entering throughout the event.
Open House Catering · Minneapolis–St. Paul
Open house catering designed for guests who arrive in waves.
Graduation open houses, business openings, real estate events and community gatherings— with food that stays practical, presentable and easy to serve over a longer event window.
Guest flow
Doors open
THE TABLE CORP.
Come in.
Grab a bite. Stay awhile.
Grab a bite. Stay awhile.
Tap the door to start the guest flow.
Best for
Graduation open houses
Business openings
Real estate events
Community gatherings
Longer event windows
Choose by guest flow
Three formats that still work when everyone arrives at a different time.
Open houses need food that can hold well, replenish cleanly and remain easy to navigate throughout the event.
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Simple hosting
Drop-Off Open House
Prepared food delivered ready for the host or venue team to arrange and serve.
Flexible shared service
Open-House Buffet
A practical buffet planned around a longer service window and staggered arrivals.
Best for movement
Multiple Food Stations
Several service points that reduce lines and distribute guests through the space.
Built for a longer window
Food that looks good after the first thirty minutes.
Flexible Mains
Selections chosen around holding time, portioning and replenishment.
Clearly Marked Options
Dietary selections identified so guests can navigate quickly.
Easy Desserts
Mini sweets that remain simple to serve during a longer gathering.
What to expect
A plan based on event length—not only headcount.
Quantities and service depend on the guest estimate, arrival pattern, event duration, venue access, menu and replenishment plan.
Food, packaging and serving utensils
Preparation, selected packaging and basic serving pieces for the confirmed format.
Setup, replenishment and staff
On-site setup, attendants, rentals, extended service and cleanup are included only when listed.
How it works
From event window to final guest.
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Share the event
Date, venue, guest estimate and open-house hours.
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Choose the format
Delivery, buffet or multiple stations.
- 03
Plan the waves
Menu, quantities, holding and replenishment.
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Confirm the setup
Finalize delivery, service and venue logistics.
How do you estimate food for an open house?+
We consider the guest estimate, event length, arrival pattern, menu variety and whether the event overlaps a normal meal time.
What foods work best for a long event window?+
Items that portion cleanly, hold safely and remain presentable are usually the most practical choices.
Can food be replenished during the event?+
Yes, when replenishment or staffed service is included in the confirmed proposal.
Can dietary needs be accommodated?+
Dietary requests should be shared early so appropriate options can be evaluated and labeled.
Is setup included?+
Standard delivery does not automatically include setup. Setup is included only when specifically confirmed.
Open the doors
Tell us how long guests will be coming through.
Share the venue, guest estimate, event hours and preferred serving style.
Plan an open house