Wedding Caterers in Iowa

We cannot recommend Whip It Good enough! From the moment we sat down for our tasting, we knew we were in great hands, and even with sky-high expectations, Emmalee and her crew still managed to completely blow us away on our wedding day. The food was absolutely incredible, and our guests are still talking about it. The charcuterie board was perfect: beautifully arranged and a huge hit during cocktail hour. Every detail, from the appetizers to the main course, was executed flawlessly. On the biggest day of our lives, the last thing we wanted to worry about was the meal, and Whip It Good delivered beautifully. Emmalee was wonderful to work with from start to finish. If you're on the fence about a caterer for your wedding or any event, look no further. We're beyond thankful we chose them, and we'd do it again in a heartbeat!

We used peppercorn to cater our wedding. We had countless guests tell us it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding, and we were completely sold ourselves after the tasting. They were easy to work with, responsive, and very accommodating with guests who had allergies or dietary restrictions, which gave us so much peace of mind. Cocktail hour and dinner service were seamless, and everything came out quickly and beautifully even with the kitchen on a different floor. The food was outstanding — we especially recommend the prime rib or the chicken with the sun-dried tomato sauce. The homemade focaccia bread, passed appetizers, late-night bites, and desserts were all huge hits with our guests. From start to finish, the food and service were top-notch. We would recommend them without hesitation to any couple wanting amazing wedding food and a smooth, professional experience.

Amos Dean's Catering exceeded all of our expectations for our wedding! From start to finish, Michael was an absolute joy to work with. He was incredibly professional, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making our day special.

I'm very glad that we supported this husband and wife small business. The food was delicious and the servers were polite and friendly. It was a little on the pricey side but we had brisket and a few other items that are on the more expensive side. You can pick however many items that you want, just keep in mind it will affect your price per person. It was well worth it and everyone kept telling us how good the food was. The best part is that they wrap up the leftovers for you and you get to keep them.

Comfort Food was great! Everything looked & tasted amazing. Highly recommend

Kimberly

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Baratta's catering did an amazing job with appetizers and the plated sit down dinner for 185 people at my daughters wedding! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was impeccable, and Michelle was wonderful to work with. So many of our guests commented to us about the delicious food and great service! We were very happy with all aspects of our experience. We will absolutely use then again for any catering needs!

Excellent service and the food is amazing!

Scott

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I’m a bit of a foodie and love to smoke meat. Best pulled chicken I’ve ever had, second best brisket. Great Cole slaw and broccoli salad. Great Mac and cheese (I’m hard to impress on this). Get the garlic potatoes too!

Victoria

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A little expensive, but worth it for the quality of the food and the super professional experience. We had zero issues, and the food was not only delicious, but was one of the best meals I've ever had at a wedding (and I'm not just saying that because they were my caterer; I was seriously impressed). I still hear about how great the food was from our guests, and it's been over a month since we got married. Personally, my favorites were the pork in demi-glaze and the carrots, but we also had chicken masala, garlic mashed potatoes, and tri-tip. Seriously to die for.

Tracy

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Last night, 9/13/2025, Christiani's catered a 205-person event in downtown Des Moines for the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines. The food was delicious; the staff were so friendly and flexible; and the pre-event communication with Peter was top-notch (quick to reply, thorough and patient). The staff were so quiet as they cleared away plates and glasses during the program that followed the dinner. They also catered appetizers for our event. We did not utilize their bar services and utilized volunteers for our bar.