Our Mission

We have a talented culinary team that is dedicated to serving you. We have worked in various restaurants around the Twin Cities. We come from a wide variety of backgrounds and are here to make your event a success.

Thao Moore – Chef / Co Proprietor

Thao, originally from Vung Tau, Vietnam, was raised in Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota – Duluth. After a successful corporate career, she pursued her passion for food by studying culinary arts at The Art Institutes International Minnesota.Thao gained experience in the catering and restaurant industry, working at establishments like Oceanaire Seafood Room and staging at the former La Belle Vie.

Thao’s culinary journey led her and her husband Tom to co-found Green Mangos
Catering, a boutique catering company serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul Twin Cities metro area. As Executive Chef and Co-Proprietor, Thao is dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences, embodying the company’s motto: “Eat well and dream big.”

In addition to her culinary expertise, Thao is passionate about wine. She holds a WSET Level 3 Wines Certification from the Napa Valley Wine Academy and has honed her knowledge by shadowing top winemakers in Napa and Sonoma, California. Thao has delivered wine-focused speaking engagements at both local and national levels.

Chef Thao Moore
Tom from Green Mangos Catering

Thomas Moore – Co Proprietor

Tom is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin and has over 24 years of experience in the Corporate world. He brings unparalleled passion and leadership to Green Mangos Catering and encourages our team to provide only the best experience.

Tom recognized early on Thao’s passion for food and wine. Tom encouraged Thao to carry her passion into their vision of Green Mangos Catering. No matter the occasion, Tom’s goal is to have your event be a truly memorable experience.

“I started this business to help Thao achieve her dream. Then I realized that her dream has become mine.”

We help make dreams come true

We are not aiming to be the biggest. We are aiming to be the best. For us, it’s about making those magical ideas become a reality. When you work with us, you are not working with just any vendor. You are working with a friend who you can trust.

Custom-design menus

With years of experience, we promise you the freshest ingredients, hand-crafted cooking with exceptional service.

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Community Involvement  

At Green Mangos Catering, we believe in the importance of giving back to our community and helping those who are less fortunate. Throughout the year, we commit to donating our time and resources to various charitable organizations. By doing this, we hope to give others a chance at a better life – one day at a time, one plate at a time.

“Your generosity has touched the lives of our residents, their children, our volunteers and staff.”

– The Dwelling Place