I normally don't write reviews but wanted to share this about our daughter’s wedding at the Event Center. From start to finish, a great experience. Great communication and easy to work with. Setup and coordination with other vendors was a blessing to relieve stress. The menu recommendations and advice were spot on. Food quality and service was outstanding. Can’t tell you how many people commented to us on how good the meal was. Thank you Food Experience Catering/Prairie Event Center!

Lonnie
Father of the Bride - July 2024

I got married at the Prairie Event Center in 2023. Nate and Toni went above and beyond to provide exceptional service to my now husband, and I. From the cleanliness of the facility and the friendliness of staff, to their flexibility with our schedules, they truly shaped our day to become the best day it could be. The food was spot on and they had a wide selection of beverages which was great! I can’t recommend Food Experience Catering and Prairie Event Center enough! If you're having an event, look no further!

Carly Goeb
Bride married - 2023

We are local business owners and worked with Nate, Toni and staff at Food Experience Catering for our employee Christmas party, held at the Prairie Event Center with about 50 people attending. They were very easy to work with and responsive to our questions and inquiries. They had a wide range of offerings for the catered meal and were great to suggest what pairs well together. The food was fantastic and the selection was unbelievable/open ended.

When we arrived for the party, the staff was welcoming and the facility was spotless. It was also nicely decorated for the holiday season. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Throughout the evening, the staff was present, professional and helpful but not over-crowding us.

After the event, they reached out to us to see how everything went and if there was anything they could improve on. Great follow-up to great service. We will be booking this year’s party with them as well! We highly recommend Food Experience Catering/The Prairie Event Center - both for the amenities and staff.

Rick & Deb Gappa

I have enjoyed working with Nathan and Toni Reed / Food Experience Catering and Prairie Event Center. I consider them the “A Team” of Event Management and Menu Planning. The Parkers Prairie LIONS are multiple users of the Facility. Hosting Local and District Meetings, The Largest Smelt Fry around (over sixty years!) , The Pride of LIONS Prairie Christmas, and the Biggest Event this past Spring 2024 when we hosted a “GALA”. LIONS from all over Minnesota and Canada came and enjoyed a Fabulous meal of Brisket which was prepared by the Reeds and their Staff. They trained Students (LION Leos) to serve the meal and they did it perfectly! The GALA was held to gain more support for what LIONS do and that is “To Serve”. Past International Directors were on hand, as well as Past International President Brian Sheehan who told of the Great Service that LIONS do around the World!

The true purpose of the GALA was to raise Funds for the LIONS International Foundation (LCIF). It was a Success, bringing in over $200,000!! All because of the Event that the Reeds helped to make possible. That was over 5 months ago. I am still receiving Compliments for the Great Venue, the Awesome Dinner and the Great Hospitality! Thank you Nathan and Toni!!

Jim A. Arvidson
Parkers Prairie LIONS & Past District Governor

We used Food Experience Catering & Prairie Event Center for our wedding. We loved working with Toni and Nate. They were always willing to answer our questions and went above and beyond to make sure our day went well. The food was excellent. Months after our wedding, guests were still talking about the quality of the food. We appreciated that the food and beverage vendors were connected to the venue. It simplified planning for us. Prairie Event Center is an excellent space that can accommodate large groups. We would highly recommend Food Experience Catering & Prairie Event Center!

Kristine and Jonathan Goeden
bride and groom - June 2024

Our wedding was everything we wanted at the Prairie Event Center. The facility was clean, and had beautiful lighting for all hours of the dinner and reception. Food Experience Catering supplied a buffet that only received positive feedback from our guests. Most importantly, we loved it. The staff were welcoming, and kept the party going for us to celebrate. Working with the Reed's is definitely the best value for food and service in Lakes Area.

Mr. and Mrs. Schmitz