Before you begin

Use this information only as a general guide.

See list of requirements

Look at our information about: 

• How to open a new business
• How to apply for an alcohol license
• Sewer Availability Charge (SAC)

Application

See liquor catering application

Fee

Find your license fee

Submit your application

Submit your application to Business Licenses

Licensed liquor caterers

See the list of liquor caterers licensed in Minneapolis

You must currently have:  

• State of Minnesota liquor catering permit
• On-sale liquor or on-sale wine license
• Food catering license

Please allow at least 30 days for approval of your liquor catering permit.   

You must take these steps to apply:

• Send a Liquor Catering Notification form to Business Licenses at least two full business days before each event. We charge an extra 50% late fee for forms we receive less than two full business days before your event.
  See the Liquor Catering Notification form 
• Pay a daily fee for each event.
  See the list of fees
• Get any required permits for each event.
  See Special and temporary events