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About

Urban Prairie is a catering and event company based in Winnipeg, M.B. which specializes in engineering memorable events with unparalleled service and menus featuring the best fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Their staff are friendly, professional, knowledgeable and highly experienced with all levels of catering and event management. They also offer an array of additional Winnipeg catering and event coordination services to make your next catered event a success. Please feel free to request a catering quote or give them a call anytime!

Experience

Over the past 14 years they’ve been helping their clients with catering for everything from small social parties to weddings, office lunches, large corporate events and everything in between. Their commitment to the success of their clients and setting the highest standard of excellence in everything they do has helped them to build a reputation as Winnipeg's leading premium caterer.

Services offered

The services offered include:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings

Cuisine

Urban Prairie Cuisine focuses on many different types of cuisine from all over the world, including American, British, Cajun, French, German, Italian, Local, Mediterranean, Southern, Southwestern and Spanish cuisines.

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Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set up
Clean up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake cutting
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
British
Cajun
French
German
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Southern
Southwestern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten free
Kosher
Lactose free
No pork
Nut free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Limited bar
Cash bar
Champagne toast
Open bar
House beer
House liquor
Liquor license
Outside alcohol ok
House wine
Premium liquor
Signature cocktail
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

Which of the following items can you provide?

Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$36

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$15

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$10

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set up
Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert
Tastings
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
China
Clean up
Cocktail reception

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$11.95

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature cocktail
Bartender(s)
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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93% Recommended by couples
Jade
Jade Sent on 12/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Company and Incredible Service!

I don't have a single negative think to say about Urban Prairie Cuisine. Obviously the most important thing here is the food they supply, which is easily the best wedding food we've ever had. Fresh and unique, all of our guests approached us after dinner to tell us how incredible everything at the buffet was. They have a super long menu and so many options, and you truly can't go wrong with any of the ones you choose - we'd had them before at different weddings, and knew right away that we desperately wanted the UPC team hired for ours! They're super accommodating and have tons of different options (buffet, plated dinners, etc.). Their dessert bar was a hit, and we decided to go with the nacho bar late snack night - not only was it absolutely delicious, I think it saved a lot of folks from pretty brutal hangovers the next day! Chef Dan and his team are absolute masters in the kitchen and we couldn't have asked for a better crew!

On top of the exceptional food, I have to give a direct shout-out to Danielle, the food and beverage manager/owner. Not only is she incredibly responsive and exceptionally kind, Danielle made a stressful year of planning an absolute breeze. She has a giant heart and was never more than an email or a phone call away for any questions we had - big or small! Her experience in this industry makes her a gigantic asset, and we couldn't have asked for anyone better to help walk us through the big day. Danielle is a gift, as is the entire UPC crew, and we can't recommend this company enough!!
Katrina
Katrina M. Sent on 06/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great food and service

Got so many compliments on the food and the service was great. Only complaint is I wish the desserts and late night snack was out a bit longer as they were so good and a few people.didnt get there
115 person wedding
Chanel
Chanel P. Sent on 15/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious meal was a hit!

I cannot tell you just how absolutely delicious our meal was! I highly recommend the cream of potato and truffle oil soup! Our wedding guests were absolutely RAVING over that soup! Urban Prairie was very easy to work with, accommodating with specific dietary restrictions, allergies. Everything! We were able to do a complimentary tasting a few months before. We got to try multiple dishes (huge portions too! No need to plan for supper that day) and they were all so so great. We rented all our linens with them as well and they took care of all the set up! We had a really great experience working with them and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have an event catered!
Michael
Michael B. Sent on 09/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Food and Fantastic Service

10/10 would recommend them to anyone interested in a caterer. The food was sublime, so many of our guests went out of their way to comment on the food. The desserts would fantastic and the late night poutine was gobbled up! The service was also fantastic, and working with Danielle was very easy and helpful. Just an overall great experience.
Alyssa
Alyssa R. Sent on 21/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding food I've ever had

I know everyone probably says their wedding food is better than every other wedding but seriously!! People were so impressed and still talk about it months later. The food was fresh, hot, and cooked perfectly. They accommodated dietary restrictions easily.
We had the opportunity to do a tasting and if you think you know what you want, do the tasting!! We ended up with a couple of things we weren't expecting because we were blown away.
I emailed back and forth with Elsie and Danielle and they were both wonderful and helpful.
Randi
Randi N. Sent on 14/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible food, amazing people.

We tried the food from UPC at another wedding several years ago and immediately knew we wanted to hire them for ours.

As expected, the food was perfect and we received so much good feedback from guests about how much they enjoyed it.

Danielle and the rest of the team were incredibly sweet, professional and helpful. UPC was very flexible and accommodating with our menu. We couldn't have been happier with the food and service we received.
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 02/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible food & service

A year later and guests are STILL talking about the amazing food that Chef Dan and his team prepared for us at our wedding in July 2021 at Starlit Point. Leading up to our special day, Erin and Danielle were incredible communicators and went above and beyond helping us with wedding planning beyond the catering and service role. They were both very helpful and accommodating as we navigated postponement due to the pandemic, as well as supportive and flexible where the week leading up to our wedding, as we were awaiting changes to government restrictions, they communicated with a sense of calmness that was appreciated. The day of, Erin generously helped set up additional decor on our tables, fighting a challenging breeze, such as our chiffon runners, table numbers, seating cards and favors. She ensured everything was exactly how we envisioned it. The food for cocktail hour, buffet dinner, dessert and the late night snack was all amazing. We were able to customize our menu to suit our style as well as provide our bridal party head table and family tables served "family style" which I'd strongly recommend. The most notable was the Pickeral with citrus butter, golden beet salad and perogies. The bar service kept the party going and never made guests wait too long to get a drink. All in all, we're so grateful to have had Urban Prairie Cuisine at our wedding!
Kelly
Kelly R. Sent on 07/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

The food was awesome! Urban Prairie can pretty much do anything and tailor the menu to your wedding. They cook it on site, so the food comes out hot. Honestly, they are the best! So many compliments on how good the food was (the garlic mashed potatoes are incredible)! Our venue didn’t allow for a served dinner, so our options were buffet or family style, which is their specialty. Originally, we had opted for the buffet, but then changed our minds and did family style, which I'M SO GLAD WE DID! You get all the customization of the buffet, but still served to the tables. Guests didn’t have to wait in line, and the family style allows for conversation at the tables. It. Was. Awesome! They served it in 2 courses: salads first, then the main course, and their servers were quick to clear tables. Highly recommend family style over buffet!
Our wedding was almost a month ago and friends are still raving how good the food was.
Heather
Heather K. Sent on 13/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Heather and Rex’s Wedding

The food was absolutely delicious! We are still getting compliments on it- everyone says it is the best wedding food they have ever had. Which is amazing for a bride to hear. The staff were helpful and lovely to work with. Would 100% recommend!!
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Renee Sent on 31/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Unreal food

People were raving about our food. Prices were really reasonable too. Communication with Danielle was top notch
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Awards

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Urban Prairie Cuisine Real Weddings

Kelly & Paul
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Staci & Dave
59 Photos · 07/Oct/2017
Kristen & Keith
98 Photos · 23/Jun/2017
Family Style B

Meet the team

Erin  Hildebrand
Erin Hildebrand
Catering Manager

Erin Hildebrand is a twenty year veteran of the catering and event planning business. As the Catering Manager for Urban Prairie Cuisine, Erin not only brings to bear her significant experience and industry relationships but also her deep local knowledge of the Manitoba Prairies , its food, its style, its scene.

Erin joined the Urban Prairie team in 2010 and has held several integral roles within our company shares her top-notch planning skills and event expertise to create unforgettable experiences for our clients.

Erin's organization, creativity and positive attitude are key strengths that have led her to success at Urban Prairie Cuisine.

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200 River Avenue, Winnipeg Winter Club R3L 0B2 Winnipeg (Manitoba)

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