25 caterers in Des Moines, IA

Country Catering is a family-run Central Iowa caterer offering home-cooked dinner and luncheon packages for weddings and other events.

• Sandwich Option: $17.50 · 2 Sandwiches, 3 Salads
• Option #1: $20.00 · 1 Entrée, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Salad, Roll/Butter
• Option #2: $23.00 · 2 Entrées, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Salad, Roll/Butter
• Add-on: Additional staff to refill drinks and clear plates: $2.00/guest
• Add-on: Additional side: $1.00/
• Add-on: Iced tea & strawberry lemonade: $1.00/guest
• Add-on: Delivered plated meals: $2.00/guest
• Fee: Wedding cake cutting: $50.00
• Add-on: Clear table service: $2.00/guest · beautiful & disposable

Schonert's Corporate Catering is a locally owned, full-service caterer in Ames, Iowa that offers tiered wedding catering packages with all-inclusive service details. It is a strong option for couples who want flexible per-guest pricing, on-site food stations, and a licensed mobile bar.

• Tier 1 - Foundations: $20–25 per guest · pasta bars, chipotle burrito bowls, or one entrée with two sides, salad, and rolls
• Tier 2 - Timeless: $30–45 per guest · two entrées, two to three sides, house salad, bread service, optional desserts, beverage service, or snack stations
• Tier 3 - Luxe: $45–75 per guest · elevated menu selections, chef-attended stations, upgraded rentals or dinnerware, enhanced presentation
• Tier 4 - Grand Affair: $75–100+ per guest · custom menu development, premium or seasonal ingredients, private tastings, white-glove staffing, elevated finishing touches

B Fabulous Catering is a Slater, Iowa-based BBQ and catering company that offers customizable buffet-style wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and other events. The team provides full-service or drop-off catering with smoked, hand-crafted food prepared in-house.

The snippet only lists ignored tasting, reservation, delivery, and processing fees, with no usable wedding service pricing.

Great Caterers of Iowa is a Des Moines-area caterer offering wedding catering with on-site service at select venues or off-premise service at a couple's chosen venue. The company provides menus, professional wait staff, tables, chairs, linens, and china service.

The snippet only mentions tasting fees and venue service fee percentages, with no usable wedding package or per-guest pricing.

J & D Catering & Sweets is a family-owned Iowa caterer near Dubuque that offers banquet and casual catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. They provide custom menus, buffet or plated service, and an in-house bakery with desserts.

No pricing is published; the vendor directs inquiries for availability and venue-specific pricing.

Katie J's Cakes & Catering in Marshalltown, Iowa offers wedding catering and wedding cakes, with buffet-style menus that can be built from brunch to a full gourmet evening buffet.

Wedding cake pricing is available by call or email, with only non-wedding line-item fees listed.

The Tangerine Food Company is a Des Moines full-service caterer offering custom wedding menus, plated or buffet dinners, cocktail-hour bites, and mobile bar service. They are the preferred on-site caterer at Mainframe Studios and work with multiple Des Moines-area venues.

No published pricing is listed; clients are directed to request a quote or contact the company for a consultation.

Baratta's is a Des Moines Italian restaurant and catering company that offers wedding, rehearsal dinner, and formal event catering with customizable menus. It also provides in-house private banquet space and off-site delivery for events.

Pricing is available only upon request with no published amounts.

Fiesta Catering Services is a Central Iowa Mexican restaurant offering wedding and event catering with buffet, pickup, and delivery options. It is a good fit for couples wanting a casual, festive Mexican menu with tacos, fajitas, and queso fountain add-ons.

Published per-person catering menu prices are below typical wedding meal levels.

Kampen's Catering is a full-service event caterer in West Bend, Iowa that offers wedding and reception catering with flexible menus and professional service. The business focuses on smoked meats, quality ingredients, and customizable buffet or plated service.

Sample per-guest menu prices are below typical wedding catering levels and staffing is quoted separately.

Lidderdale Country Store Catering is a family-owned Iowa caterer that offers customizable wedding menu packages and handles setup, service, and cleanup for weddings.

Pricing is available by request with no specific costs listed.

Platters With Purpose is a central Iowa caterer specializing in luxury charcuterie grazing tables and platters for weddings and events. A portion of every order supports pediatric cancer research.

Published per-person grazing table pricing is below typical wedding catering levels and is not explicitly wedding-specific.

Taste! To Go is a Des Moines catering and full-service event company that helps plan and execute weddings with custom menus, service, and bartending.

The vendor states pricing is available upon request without listing any amounts.

Whip It Good Catering is a fully licensed Indianola, Iowa caterer that offers full-service catering and grazing tables for weddings and other events.

ISU Catering is Iowa State University's catering service, offering food events on or off campus, including weddings. It presents customizable menus and event-focused service for couples planning a catered wedding.

Magg Family Catering is a Mitchellville, Iowa caterer offering fresh, locally sourced menu items for business events, casual gatherings, and special days such as weddings.

Prime Country BBQ & Catering is a family-run Iowa BBQ caterer offering personalized wedding reception menus with fresh homemade sides, BBQ meats, traditional meats, and desserts.

Mincer Country Catering is a locally owned Iowa caterer offering freshly prepared, competitive-priced menus for weddings and other events. The business highlights free tastings, special orders, and on-site grilling options.

No pricing amounts are provided; only free estimates and tastings are mentioned.

Comfort Food Catering is a Huxley, Iowa-based caterer offering comfort-food entrées, sides, bars, desserts, and boxed lunches for weddings and other events.

Published per-person catering and boxed-lunch prices are below typical wedding meal levels.

Off the Griddle is a woman-owned, family-operated catering and food-truck business that offers custom menus for weddings and other events. The business emphasizes homemade, not premade food and flexible event planning.