Catering, Alcohol, and Approved Vendors

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Catering & Alcohol

All clients must use a licensed and approved professional caterer to provide food and beverage at the event. The caterers on the lists below are approved to cater at Reiman Gardens. If you wish to use a caterer not on this list, you must submit a request to the Rental Coordinator at least 60 days prior to the event and pay an additional fee ($150 – $300). There is no guarantee that a non-approved caterer will be approved even with the fee. Client is responsible for making arrangements and contracting with the caterer, and ensuring the caterer provides all personnel, materials, and supplies required for the preparation of food and beverages. Reiman Gardens does not supply any catering services, supplies, or equipment associated with the service of food or beverages at your event. Please see Rental Policies [p. 5, 6.1 – 6.4] for more details. ISU Catering is the only caterer approved to serve alcohol at Reiman Gardens.

Food and/or beverages are allowed in your rental area only. Your guests may not wander around the grounds with drinks or food. Vendor delivery and pick up times must occur within the event’s Time of Rental. All vendors must abide by Reiman Gardens policies.

Reiman Gardens has limited kitchen equipment and appliances and varies by rental area. You must notify the Rental Coordinator at least 30 days prior to the event if your caterer wishes to use any of the kitchen equipment. Use of the kitchen equipment will be subject to a $50 fee. You are responsible for cleaning the kitchen equipment after use.

All alcohol must be provided and served by ISU Catering. We recommend contacting ISU Catering at your earliest convenience to ensure availability for your event. Reiman Gardens requires a 60-day disclosure on any alcohol service, in addition to specific insurance requirements. Please see Rental Policies [p. 5-6, 7.1 – 7.2] for more details. If ISU Catering is unable to accommodate your event date, please contact Reiman Gardens Rental Coordinator immediately to discuss alternative options.

Approved Alcohol Vendors

 

CatererPhoneWebsite
ISU Catering*515-294-4662catering.iastate.edu

*ISU Catering is the only vendor approved to serve alcohol at Reiman Gardens.

Approved Caterers

CatererPhoneWebsite
Christiani's515-287-3169christianiscatering.com
Cornbred BBQ515-517-0101cornbredbbq.com
Gateway Market515-422-5108gatewaymarket.com/catering.cfm
Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe515-598-2624https://amesgreatharvest.com/
Farmhouse Catering515-715-0625farmhousecaters.com/
Hickory Park515-233-5344hickoryparkames.com
HyVee (Lincoln Center)515-232-1961hy-vee.com
ISU Catering*515-294-4662catering.iastate.edu
Provisions Lot F Catering515-598-1783provisionsames.com
Schonert's Corporate Catering515-520-8054https://www.schonertscc.com/
The Gateway Hotel - Iowa Stater Restaurant515-268-2204gatewayames.com
Whatcha Smokin BBQ515-257-7490whatchasmokinbbq.com

*ISU Catering is the only vendor approved to serve alcohol at Reiman Gardens.

Recommended Dessert Caterers

 

CatererPhoneWebsite
Mel's Sweet Occasions515-766-2058melsweetoccasions.com

Approved Vendors

Below is a list of vendors familiar with Reiman Gardens and its facilities. For services such as desserts, floral, photography, bands, DJs, etc. our list is simply a recommendation. You are welcome to contract these services with a vendor of your choice. All vendors providing an onsite service will need to be disclosed at least 14 days before the event. Vendor delivery and pick up times must occur within the event’s Time of Rental. All vendors must abide by Reiman Gardens policies.

*For all visitor, press and commercial photography, please inquire about our photography policies.

Florist Phone Website
Elizabella Flowers 515-460-6332 elizabellaflowers.com
My Dinosaur Dreams - Sola Wood Florist 406-941-0638 mydinosaurdreams.com
HyVee Floral Shop 515-294-2103 hy-vee.com

Photographer Phone Website
Amy Vinchattle Photography 515-230-6452 amyvinchattle.com
Candice Smith Photography 641-640-0070 candicesmithphotography.com
Craig Carroll Photography 800-742-3831 craigcarrollphotography.com
Images by Ngaire 515-233-5447 website

Wedding Photographer Phone Website
Midwest Life Shots Photography 507-951-8859 midwestlifeshots.com
Complete Wedding + Events 515-266-1355 completewedo.com
Ivory + Bliss   ivoryandbliss.com 
Justin Salem Meyer 515-991-1335 justinsalemmeyer.com 

 

Band/DJ Phone Website
Complete Weddings + Events 515-266-1355 completewedo.com
DJ DAS Entertainment 515-339-0353 dj-das.com
DNA Music Entertainment 515-451-8271 dnaiowa.com

 

Rental Company Phone Website
Celebrations 515-268-9333 celebrationsames.com
The Photo Booth Guys 515-979-5925 iowa@travelingpb.com

 

Wedding Coordinator Phone Website
As Planned 515-393-1355 asplannedia.com
Complete Weddings + Events 515-266-1355 completewedo.com
Love Bird Events   lovebirdseventsia.com

 

Officiant Phone Website
Forever and Ever, I Do   foreverandeverido.com
Jade Li Weddings (officiant) 515-505-3404 JadeLiWeddings@gmail.com