Catering
With Chef Cooper at the helm, guests onboard Padelford Riverboat Company’s cruises will never go hungry or thirsty. All meals are served buffet style and range from appetizers to full dinners. Chef Cooper is known locally for his corned beef brisket, which won the People’s Choice Award three years in a row at That Cooking School’s Corned Beef Cook Off. Other favorites include his grilled bone-in chicken with Jamaican-style Port Royal sauce, his cheesy hash potatoes and his beer cheese fondue with bacon jam. There is a full bar on board.
Onboard Entertainment
The Padelford Riverboat Company works with preferred vendors to offer onboard entertainment, including DJ DMill, who has been the favorite DJ on board for many years. The company also contracts with live bands, including the Mississippi Ragtime, who also plays on the company’s regular Lunch and Lock and Senior Day cruises; Barbary Coast; and Blues Contraption, who plays on the Ribs and Blues Cruise. Groups can also opt to simply use XM Radio or hook up an iPod for onboard music. Local company VIP Photos, a photo booth company, is another favorite for guests, as it provides a memorable keepsake from the group’s time on the water.
Extras
Along with private cruises and special-occasion sailings, the Padelford Riverboat Company offers a variety of themed cruises as a fun way to spice up an event or on-water meeting. Meeting planners can work with the company to add their own personal touches to the themes to make the cruises even more memorable. The company offers an ’80s theme, a Mardi Gras theme, a Viva Las Vegas theme, an Aloha Hawaii theme and the popular Marvelous Minnesotan theme. The Padelford Riverboat Company’s events team is always exploring new ideas and themes to offer guests to make the cruises special, so planners should ask about new themes or specials.
Padelford Riverboats
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Type of Venue: Off-site, riverboat
Capacity: 600 guests
Nearby Accommodations: Covington Inn
Contact Info:
651-227-1100
www.riverrides.com
