Great Caterers of Iowa

Great Caterers of Iowa didn't ruin our wedding reception, but they sure tried. There was a noticeable difference between the food we tried at the tasting and the under-seasoned slop they brought to our reception. Combine that with the fact they weren't ready on time, so we had 100 guests milling around with no appetizers, no drinks, nothing. Finally, the caterers brought out 20 appetizers for 100 people. I had to stop visiting with our guests to get after the caterers to do their jobs. One of the catering staff did tell me that the problem was that there was more than one reception going on at the venue (Scottish Rite) and they had delivered all of our food to the other reception. Eventually, everyone got appetizers, but it was embarrassing. The food at the tasting was extremely good, but what was delivered was sloppy, under-seasoned, and just average at best. I will say that the bruschetta was excellent at both the tasting and the reception. That's about the only good thing I can say for this caterer. Our wedding planner was upset with the caterers, reached out to the management after our reception and was told "they had done nothing wrong". Avoid using this business. Update in response to the owner's response. I was there, you were not. I'm sure your employees told you that they did everything correctly, but we sat there for fifteen minutes before 20 appetizers came out. The food was not nearly as good as you seem to think it was. There was a massive difference between what we got at the tasting and what you delivered. I didn't bring up the issue with the bar because I understand that was on the wedding planner, not you. I was disappointed that your employees asked both my wife and I for payment when we had prepaid for everything. Overall I wouldn't recommend your company to anyone.
Mar 8th, 2024

Dec 21st, 2023

One of our top priorities for our wedding was having good food and not running out of it before everyone was served since it was a buffet. Great Caterers of Iowa provided the best experience for us and our guests! At the tasting, it was just us trying the food and the chef made it fresh for us. He also came out to ask how everything was tasting. The food was so good the day of and we even took some of almost everything home. They packaged leftovers up for us and cut and served the cake. I think we got an amazing deal for the quality and quantity of food! We had a lot of compliments on the meal and sent some of it home with family & friends the next day. Highly recommend Great Caterers for your next great event!
Dec 16th, 2023

The food was amazing .., service was nothing compared when Joni serves me..
Dec 3rd, 2023

They are top of the list for catering!! Their food is phenomenal and amazing service and quality!! You will not ever be disappointed in the food. Mind blown every single time!! Just good quality food done well. Had a wedding tasting for my vegan daughter and her fiance. Chef Jimmy went out of his way to prepare an amazing array of delectable entirely vegan food choices that all wedding guests will enjoy. Very much looking forward to the wedding and the surprises in store for all the wedding guests. Cannot thank Great Caterers enough for their incredible professionalism. My daughter and her groom are so thankful to have the best caterer in town to delight their guests with amazing menu created to their wishes!! Make the call to Great Caterers. You will be glad you did and your wedding or event will be perfect!!
Mar 7th, 2024