20+ Years of First-Class Katering
A trusted name in the local food service industry, Jim n Jo’s has, for over 20 years, dedicated 100% of its resources towards full-time catering.
"We were pleased beyond expectation. The food was excellent, arrived on time, and was presented in a very appetizing manner."
--Bobby Berwin, Assistant to Dean Al Sullivan
College of Natural Resources
University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
"...we thought Jim & Jo's prices were very reasonable."
--Bobby Berwin, Assistant to Dean Al Sullivan
College of Natural Resources
University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
"We have always been pleased with the quality of their food and the professionalism in which they have dealt with us. Based on these facts, we plan to continue to use Jim-N-Jo's Katering in the future for any of our catering needs, and highly recommend their services!"
--Suzanne Jobe Human Resources Assistant
USG Interiors, Inc.
"The adults consistently made comments on how tasteful the meals were."
--Janet Adkins
University of Minnesota Extension Service
"...we had many, many compliments on the food! Thanks for everything!"
--Chuck and Jean Johnson
"Just a special word of "Thanks" to both of you for making our anniversary party so special - Everyone loved the food!"
--Chuck and Jean Johnson
"Both my husband and I, and the bride and groom of the August 10th wedding want to sincerely thank you for what has to be the finest meal served at a wedding yet."
--Kimberly & David Towns; Jessica & Ryan Zimny
"It is a full week after and we are still having guests tell us just how delightful and delicious your food quality and combinations were."
--Kimberly & David Towns; Jessica & Ryan Zimny
We may have paid the check, but we're grateful beyond that for excellent service that provided a wonderful memory.
--Kimberly & David Towns; Jessica & Ryan Zimny
"The College of Natural Resources, located on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota, had an administrative leadership retreat at the Cloquet Forestry Center on August 10-11, 2000, with four meals plus meeting refreshments catered by Jim and Jo's. It was a pleasure to work with Jim in planning the meals; he "catered to our needs" and made helpful suggestions. We were pleased beyond expectation. The food was excellent, arrived on time, and was presented in a very appetizing manner. Jim anticipated what we would be needing throughout and checked to make sure we didn't run out of anything. On top of all that, we thought Jim & Jo's prices were very reasonable. The college is delighted that Jim & Jo's is on the CFC premises, and we will continue to have them cater any events we have there."
--Bobby Berwin, Assistant to Dean Al Sullivan
College of Natural Resources
University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
"We have used Jim-N-Jo's Katering a number of times at our place of business for everything from luncheons, to steak fries, to our recent Open House and Employee Picnic where more than 830 people were fed. We have always been pleased with the quality of their food and the professionalism in which they have dealt with us. Based on these facts, we plan to continue to use Jim-N-Jo's Katering in the future for any of our catering needs, and highly recommend their services!"
--Suzanne Jobe Human Resources Assistant
USG Interiors, Inc.
"We have used Jim n Jo's Katering on a number of occasions and have always been completely satisfied with the service we have recieved. We chose Jim n Jo's as our caterer during a large, five-day conference that included three meals a day for ouver 1,000 people. It was a pleasure to work with an organization that wa sso professional. The catering was the one aspect of the conference we did not have to think twice about. The food was delicious, arrived on time, and somehow never ran out.
We have also used Jim n Jo's for small meetings of ten or less, and have always received the same great service. I highly reommend Jim n Jo's Katering to anyone who is planning an event or meeting."
--Candi Broeffle, Director
Customized Training/Continuing Education
Fon du Lac Tribal and Community College
"I want to thank Jim n Jo's for their hard work and the wonderful meals. This was my first opportunity working with the Gitigan Program. The meals add a valuable contribution to the program. Thank you for your positive attitude and willingness to adapt the meals to correspond with the topics. The adults consistantly made comments on how tasteful the meals were."
--Janet Adkins, Carlton County
University of Minnesota Extension Service
"Just a special word of "Thanks" to both of you for making our anniversary party so special - Everyone loved the food! Of course we always knew what great cooks you are! Thanks also for Chuck's French Dip sandwich - What a wonderful surprise! And many thanks for the salsa - you know that doesn't last long with a gang like us all eating it! Again - we had many, many compliments on the food! Thanks for everything!"
--Chuck and Jean Johnson
"Though I called the Monday after the wedding, I wasn't able to speak to you personally. Both my husband and I and the bride and groom of the August 10th wedding want to sincerely thank you for what has to be the finest meal served at a wedding yet. It is a full week after and we are still having guests tell us just how delightful and delicious your food quality and combinations were. We many have paid the check, but we're grateful beyond that for excellent service that provided a wonderful memory. If you every need personal testimony for your brochures, please don't hesitate to call. Thank you!"
--Kimberly & David Towns; Jessica & Ryan Zimny
Covid 19 Preparedness
All Staff temperature, symptom & community spread screening daily form
Handwashing by Staff before and frequently during work hours.
Handwashing for guests before entering service area. Extra hand sanitizer throughout serving area
Masks, gloves & aprons on by all staff in serving and prep area.
Masks on for all guests entering and leaving service area, maintain social distancing while in service area. 6ft space between guests in service area. Dining area capacity depending on sq ft room size.
Extra sanitizing in service area and prep areas.
All foods individually portioned and wrapped or plated by staff. Service cafeteria style. No self service of food or beverages by guests.
New Connections
Hopefully as these unpredictable times move forward all your families, staff and associates are
doing well. Jim Vnuk of Jim n Jo’s Katering would like to take this time to introduce a new business
relationship with Paul Sapyta and Kevin Peterson of Room at that Table Catering and Bakery.
Some background information first.
Jim Vnuk of House of Prime Inc dba Jim n Jo’s Katering has been lease holder for the last 20
years at the Cloquet Forestry Center at 175 University Road, Cloquet, MN a University of Minnesota
property. As a time approached to step away from day to day operations, Jim Vnuk looked for someone
to assume day to day operations. Before COVID 19, Jim approached Paul at a FDLTCC scholarship fund
raising event as to see if he was interested in finding a full-time facility to grow his business while
maintaining Jim N Jo’s customer needs. Move forward to today, a shared lease at the Cloquet Forestry
Center has been signed. This arrangement will help Jim N Jo’s reestablish meeting and event operations
established over the last two decades at the Cloquet Forestry Center and surrounding areas. Paul and
Kevin will now be able to work on their food truck business and grow customer base while being able to
have a full-time kitchen to work out of.
Please be assured that going forward, while practicing guidelines from UofM, MDH, CDC that
the safety of our customers and staff will be the number one concern of all involved. We know that as
time goes on social gatherings, meetings and educational trainings will change. We will be ready to
accommodate all services required to make you feel safe in our facility or at yours.
