Does it seem like too much to ask that your next venue has spectacular scenery, astonishing amenities, and functional food? Not when you book at any of these five unique Iowa event venues known for all the above and ready to deliver your meeting attendees a menu that is packed with natural or whole-food ingredients. Check them out and you’ll want to check in!
Located in Ottumwa, Iowa and managed by VenuWorks, this vast facility boasts a 664-seat theater, multiple meeting rooms, a 30,000 square foot multi-purpose exposition hall and coming late summer of 2023 an attached hotel!
Catered events are memorable here with a menu of diverse dining options for breakfast, lunch, hors d’oeuvres, snacks, dinner, and desserts. From breakfast buffets including southwestern style scrambled eggs to quiche Lorraine and a gourmet made-to-order omelette bar, to specialty lunch buffets filled with soup and salad or south of the border options or plated lunches, to plated dinners of Filet Mignon, Dijon Herb Roasted Pork Loin, and Mediterranean Salmon – you won’t be disappointed what Chef Daniel Wichhart’s culinary team is ready to prepare.
Located in Ankeny, Iowa, this expansive unique venue features 5000 square feet of open two story space in a sophisticated industrial setting. Meeting and event planners can enjoy FREE ample parking in the District in Ankeny, room set-up and tear-down, bartenders and waitstaff at no additional charge.
With more than 18 years of combined banquet catering experience, this team not only knows functional food but has pioneered it. From anti-pasta skewers, to charcuterie, to homemade soups, salads, crusted meat and fish and more, this culinary team is sure to appeal to any guest!
The Figge, as it’s called, offers a unique variety of event spaces, including the Grand Lobby with its high ceilings, terrazzo flooring, and striking river views; the dining room and bar, an intimate gathering space with dining room and lounge area; the community gallery featuring artwork by local students and faculty throughout the year; and the John Deere Auditorium with state-of-the-art AV equipment and custom Italian leather seating.
Catering for events is provided by local favorite, Frontier Hospitality Group. Frontier’s talented chefs craft inventive functional menus for every event, from hors d’oeuvres to entrees, plated dinners to stations. Begin your banquet with Watermelon Feta Bites, Caramelized Bacon, or Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus. And there will be applause all around when the Artist Dinner Buffet serves up Chef Carved Roast Beef, Chicken Picatta and so much more.
Located just 90 minutes north of Sioux City in Larchwood, Iowa, this exciting destination for meetings, corporate gatherings, and retreats offers up to 12,000 square feet of modern, functional indoor meeting space, along with terrace level meeting rooms for smaller gatherings.
Full-service, on-site catering is at the ready with a variety of banquet services for breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or breaks. Paired with slot and video poker machines to craps, Vegas-style entertainment and more, your event guests are sure to enjoy their stay.
Perched on the shores of the magnificent Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, and adjacent to deluxe lodging, gaming, and entertainment venues, this magnificent facility is ideal for any gathering. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 1000 guests, the all glass “River Room” offers stunning views, and the Exhibit Hall is a massive space equipped for large crowds and big events.
Offering full-service catering on-site with a catering menu that is diverse and expansive for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Try the Breakfast Buffet that includes chilled juices, seasonal fruit, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and more or choose from a la carte breakfast selections for grab and go convenience. Choose from lunch buffets, plated lunch entrees, sandwiches and entrée salads. And for dinner treat your guests to a grilled center cut pork chop or oven roasted salmon filet, among many other functional food options to delight.
For a complete listing of event venues, visit our meetingpages Iowa Event Venues Guide.
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