Beautifully.
Curated.
Experiences.

me·ze[meh-zeh]

A small assortment of various foods; a cultural ritual & an invitation to slow down, connect, and create memories.

South Dakota's first dine-in charcuterie & meze experience.

An abundant hand-curated Modern Meze charcuterie board with cured meats, cheeses, fruit, and edible flowers
Our Elevated Approach

Rooted in tradition, elevated through craft.

Traditionally hand-cured sausages hanging to dry

Rooted in Balkan Tradition

Each Modern Meze curation begins with hand-cured meats and cheeses rooted in generational European tradition, complemented by select imported European specialties — creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Friends reaching across a shared table of food and wine

Designed to be Shared

Food becomes the bridge between stories, people, and generations — creating moments that linger long after the table is cleared.

A classic round meze board of folded cured meats, cheeses, and grapes

An Experience of Flavor

Composed with balance, contrast, and intention — where smoky meets bright, rich meets fresh, and familiar flavors are elevated through craft. Layered, memorable, and meant to be savored together.

The Modern Meze founding family walking together in a summer field
Our Story

Some families pass down jewelry. Ours passes down sausage.

Modern Meze is more than a business — it is a tribute to heritage, family, and the quiet power of food to bring people together. At its heart is meze: a centuries-old ritual rooted in the Serbian heritage of our founder, where food is never simply food — it is the beginning of connection.

Our family has been curing, smoking, and crafting meats and cheeses for generations — a tradition passed down through hands, stories, and time. That legacy lives on in every creation we share, honoring the authenticity of meze while elevating it through the artistry of contemporary presentation.

Every board is an invitation.
To slow down. To gather. To connect.

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Dine In

Dine. Shop. Grab + Go.

Come hungry and create it your way. Choose your favorite meats, cheeses, and accompaniments to build your own charcuterie box, then stay and enjoy it with us or take it to go.

In a hurry? Grab one of our ready-to-go charcuterie options, pick up a sweet treat from our dessert selection, or browse our retail market filled with specialty meats, cheeses, European favorites, gifts, and unique finds.

Stay awhile or take a little Modern Meze with you.

A wide Modern Meze platter styled with meats, cheeses, and macarons
Our Work

Curated to be remembered.

A look at the moments we’ve had the privilege to be part of. Each board, table, and display is thoughtfully curated to reflect the gathering it serves — designed not only to be enjoyed, but to be remembered.

Signature round board with salami roses, strawberries, and macarons
Lavish harvest board with edible flowers, kiwi, and cured meats
Playful turkey-shaped fruit board for the holidays
Celebration board with pansies, berries, and pickled accompaniments
Set of four curated gift boxes with macarons and fresh fruit
Large letter-themed grazing board with grapes and cheeses
Traditional meze plata with cheese, peppers, and green grapes
Trio of heart-accented boards for a special occasion
Traditional round meze board on satin with cured specialties
Catering & Rentals

A “flavor” upgrade for any event.

From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, every element brings ease, intention, and visual impact — so you can focus on memory making, not the details.

Outdoor grazing table with the Modern Meze sign at an evening event

Grazing Tables & Catering

From workplace meetings and corporate events to weddings, receptions, and milestone moments — every detail is considered and every bite invites.

Inquire for pricing
Charcuterie cup wall display with rows of individually portioned cups

Charcuterie Cup Wall

An interactive, eye-catching display designed for mingling. Stylish, approachable, and surprisingly hard to walk past. Includes delivery, setup, and tear-down.

$200 + $10 per cup
Two branded Modern Meze charcuterie carts

Charcuterie Cart

A curated, replenished cart experience tailored to your theme and guests — our team keeps it beautiful from start to finish, setup through breakdown.

$25 per guest + $250 cart rental

Tables, chairs & the finishing touches.

Rent the pieces that set the scene — delivered, set up, and taken down by our team. Per-item pricing below; quantities and packages quoted on inquiry.

Black Folding Chair $2.00per chair
White Folding Chair $2.25per chair
Black Padded Chair $2.50per chair
White Padded Chair $2.75per chair
6′ Banquet Table $12.00per table
8′ Banquet Table $14.00per table
Platforms & Risers Inquireby piece or set
10′ × 20′ White Event Tent $100.00each

Rentals include delivery, setup, and tear-down within 20 miles of Sioux Falls. Linens, signage, and custom display pieces available on request — send us your event details and we'll put together a quote.

Private Events

Gather. Celebrate. Connect.

From intimate celebrations to business meetings and private parties, Modern Meze offers a unique and flexible setting for your next gathering.

16Guests

Private Event Room

Celebrate with your own private space for up to 16 guests. Perfect for birthdays, showers, girls’ nights, holiday gatherings, and other special occasions.

10Guests

Corporate Meetings

Take your meeting outside the office. Our private event room accommodates up to 10 guests and is perfect for team meetings, training, networking groups, client presentations, and other business gatherings — with food and beverages available if you’d like to add them.

35Guests

Entire Venue Buyout

Want Modern Meze all to yourself? Reserve the entire venue for a fully private experience for up to 35 guests. Perfect for larger celebrations, company events, holiday parties, and special occasions.

Make your gathering even more memorable with charcuterie, meze, drinks, desserts, and other food and beverage options from Modern Meze.

Your gathering. Your people. Your Modern Meze experience.

Coming up at Modern Meze.

Outdoor grazing table set up under string lights at an evening event

Holiday Grazing Table Pop-Up

Join us the first Saturday of December for a walk-up grazing table, mulled wine, and the first gift boxes of the season. No booking needed — come hungry.

Signature Modern Meze board with salami roses, strawberries and macarons

Charcuterie 101 — Build Your Own Board

A hands-on evening class. We supply the meats, cheeses and boards; you leave with the board you built and the trick to a proper salami rose
•$80 Per Person
•Minimum 8 Guests
Includes:
•Private event & Guided instructions
•All food & supplies
• One complimentary drink

Now Open

South Dakota's first dine-in charcuterie & meze experience.

No one else in the state does this. A room built for grazing — where the board comes to your table, the meats are cured by our own hands, and an afternoon turns into an evening. Plus a retail shelf stocked with everything you need to curate your own at home.

Open in Sioux Falls — come take a seat.

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