When planning events, you know that food can make or break an event. And while the menu choices you make are critical, event success really starts with securing the services of a great Iowa caterer. Here are 5 expert event caterers and venues that do just that:
An exceptional caterer dedicated to providing amazing food and the highest level of service for any event, from an intimate social gathering to an corporate elegant gala. Serving the Des Moines area.
• Knowledgeable catering team. Organized, efficient, and detail-oriented, the catering team at Trellis Catering are there to help you through the entire planning process.
• Special menu capabilities. Customizable menu requests are no problem for these pros.
• Full-service catering. The experienced team caters all sizes and types of gatherings from corporate events to golf tournaments, weddings to holiday parties.
Celebrate with a wealth of options from Trellis Catering. Start with hot or cold hors d’ oeuvres, meat and cheese plates, a soup bar, pasta bar or a salad station, elegant plated meals or buffet dinners, and of course, amazing desserts. The biggest challenge will be choosing between Trellis Catering’s show stopping entrees like Spinach Gnocchi & Iowa Bacon, Iowa All-Natural Berkshire Pork Tenderloin Medallions, or Herb Roasted Skin on Chicken Breast.
Trellis Catering not only offers private dinners for off-site events but also partners with many of the area’s most sophisticated venues, some of which include:
• Carper Vineyard & Winery
• The Foundry
• Salisbury House & Gardens
• The River Center
• West End and more!
Expecting culinary excellence at your next event? Expect Great Caterers of Iowa to make the meal right. Preparing cuisine with passion and imagination, Great Caterers of Iowa combine the talents of experienced chefs with inspired culinary innovations.
• Catering and more. In addition to their catering services, the Great Caterers of Iowa have all your event needs covered, offering rental of tables, chairs, silverware, dinnerware, glassware, linens, canopies, arches, buffet pieces, and lighting.
• Any event. From large corporate and civic affairs to lunch buffets and intimate dinner parties, Great Caterers of Iowa can make any occasion spectacular.
• Turnkey solutions. With on-staff event planners, a variety of venues, and superior catering, planners get the peace of mind that all the details have been arranged.
Make the meal memorable with mouthwatering entrees from Great Caterers of Iowa. Guests will rave about the Chicken Marsala, Beef Tenderloin Medallions in Deburgo Sauce of Mushroom Glaze, and the Bourbon Glazed Iowa Chop. Choose from buffet, carving stations, or plated meals.
Great Caterers of Iowa provide catering at a variety of locations throughout the area, among them:
• Stoney Creek Inn Hotel and Conference Center
• Copper Creek
• Assembly Hall
A Guy & A Grill Catering Service is a full-service catering company specializing in on-site cookout in Muscatine, Iowa and surrounding areas, including the Quad Cities and Iowa City.
• Outdoor events. For events of all sizes, A Guy & Grill Catering Service brings mouthwatering barbecue and sides to your event.
• Everything you need. Affordable options include your main dish and two side dishes, plus disposable table service, condiments, and serving utensils.
• Barbecue Restaurant. Serving a variety of Midwestern-style dishes at their grill and barbecue restaurant.
Summertime menus sing with good eats prepared by A Guy & A Grill Catering Service. Serve your guests savory eats when you have A Guy & A Grill prepare popular favorites like the Ribeye Steak, Salmon, or Smoked Ribs.
Indoor or outdoor, in your home or at a local venue, A Guy & A Grill Serves up Ribeye Steak Sandwiches, Salmon Patties, Bratwurst and other seasonal favorites at their Barbecue Restaurant in Muscatine.
Slow-smoked barbecue is the specialty at Smokin’ G’s, whether you dine in, carry out, or order catering services.
• Delicious slow-smoked meats. Barbecued to perfection with favorites like burnt ends, homemade tenderloins, burgers, and steaks grilled to order.
• Professional catering. Available for parties, rehearsal dinner, wedding receptions, class reunions, graduations, or any special occasion.
• Community focused. Giving back is a big part of Smokin’ G’s focus. They participate in fundraising events such as Rally for the Cure, Iowa River Hospice Shoot, United Way, Relay for Life, and Salvation Army.
Smokin’ G’s offers delicious BBQ in addition to appetizers, home-cooked meals, desserts, and drinks. From elegant to everyday, Smokin’ G’s can make an event special. Popular Smoker & Grill favorites include Slow Smoked Brisket, Marinated Pork Loin, and Smoked Chicken.
Located in Marshalltown, Iowa, Smokin’ G’s Restaurant serves up casual dining with light bar service including domestic light beers, specialty brews from local Iowa River Brewing Company and Firetrucker Brewing, wine, and a limited supply of well drinks. Private room available for meetings or parties.
The Taste! To Go | Events & Catering team cooks up custom designed menus with high quality ingredients for every type of event, from weddings to corporate events, private parties and intimate gatherings to formal galas.
• Full range of catering services. Catering DSM is available to cater any type of event in the Des Moines area and surrounding communities.
• Endless options. From brunch receptions to stations to plated dinners, Taste! To Go | Events & Catering can do it all.
• Multiple venues. Partnering with multiple venues in the Des Moines area and throughout Central Iowa, Taste! To Go | Events & Catering can make any event memorable.
The culinary geniuses of Taste! To Go | Events & Catering infuse fresh and seasonal ingredients into every meal. Artful preparation and inspired presentation create an unforgettable food experience every time. Try popular favorites from the dinner menu featuring buffet entrees like Chicken Scallopini with White Wine Butter Sauce to Penne Pasta Marinara with Meatballs or the plated duet plate of Roasted Herb-Crusted Frenched Chicken and Beef Tenderloin Medallion with a Red Wine reduction Sauce & Pommes Puree & Rainbow Carrots Topped with Micro Greens.
Taste! To Go | Events & Catering not only offers Curate, an exciting new event venue in the Historic East Village in Downtown Des Moines but also partners with multiple venues renowned for their elegance, local flavor, and historic presence, including:
• Baqara
• Celebration Farm
• CPMI Event Space in Ames
• Des Moines Art Center
• Living History Farms & More!
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