- Admissions, Hours & Directions
- What’s New
- What You’ll See
- Garden Spaces
- Antique Rose Garden
- Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing
- Dr. Griffith J. Buck Rose Collection
- Dunlap Courtyard
- Hillside Water-wise Garden
- Hughes Conservatory
- Joey and Jesse’s Herb Garden
- Jones Rose Garden
- Lake Helen
- Patty Jischke Children’s Garden
- Penkhus Campanile Garden
- Rust Events Plaza
- South Field
- Town & Country Garden
- Trial and Display Garden
- Bald Cypress Allée
- What You’ll Enjoy
- School Programs
- Adult Tours
- Garden Policies
- Rentals
Catering & Alcohol
Catering and Alcohol Service Options
Food and Beverage
All clients must use a professional caterer. Any caterer being used must be disclosed and approved by the rental coordinator one week prior to the event. You are responsible for contacting the caterer to make arrangements. The caterer is responsible for all personnel, materials and supplies required for the preparation and service of food and beverages.
Reiman Gardens has a list of preferred caterers who are familiar with the facility and our policies. If you choose to use a caterer not on this preferred caterer list, with the exception of wedding cakes and mints, you will be charged the following:
-Events with 149 people or less will be charged a $150.00 fee
-Events with 150 people or more will be charged a $300.00 fee
Food and/or beverages are allowed in your rental area only. Your guests may not wander around the grounds with drinks or food.
Kitchen Use
Includes use of the oven, stove, fryer, warmers, dishwasher and the ice machine.
0-100 people — $50.00
101-250 people — $100
Advance notice is required for the use of any of the kitchen equipment/appliances during preparation for an event at Reiman Gardens. All equipment must be cleaned after use and left in the order it was found.
Alcohol
All alcohol provided and served must be licensed by a professional caterer approved by Reiman Gardens.
Reiman Gardens adheres to the laws and regulations of the State of Iowa pertaining to service and the consumption of alcohol. No alcoholic beverages may be brought into Reiman Gardens by a party other than the approved caterer. We reserve the right to confiscate alcohol on site or served that does not have appropriate licensing requirements and not refund your security deposit. Only persons of legal drinking age may possess, be served, or be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages at Reiman Gardens. When alcoholic beverages are served, non-alcoholic beverages and food must also be made available to guests. Alcoholic beverages are only allowed in the rental area defined in your rental agreement.
Preferred Catering List
* Approved to serve alcohol
Aunt Maude’s
515-233-4136 www.auntmaudesames.com
No off site alcohol | Catering options vary case to case
The Café
515-292-2135 www.thecafeames.com
No hot meals, boxed meals only | No off site alcohol
Christiani’s*
515-287-3169 info@christianiscatering.com
Full service catering options | Event planning services | Hosted/cash bar options
The Gateway Hotel – Iowa Stater Restaurant*
515-268-2204 www.gatewayames.com
Will do bar only | Will rent linens, china, flatware if coupled with catering
Gateway Market*
515-422-5108 www.gatewaymarket.com/catering.cfm
Boxed meals or full service catering options | Will rent linens, china, flatware if coupled with catering
Hickory Park
515-233-5344 www.hickoryparkames.com
HyVee (Lincoln Center)
515-232-1961 www.hy-vee.com/stores/catering/Default.aspx?s=6
Indian Delights
515-292-3419 www.indiandelightsames.com
ISU Catering*
515-294-2103 www.dining.iastate.edu/catering
Full service catering | cash/hosted bar options | alcohol only with food | linens, china, flatware available
Mucky Duck Pub LLC*
515-598-5127
Cornbred BBQ*
515-517-0101 info@cornbredbbq.com
Tasteful Dinners and Catering
515-965-3324 www.tastefuldinners.com
Preferred Dessert Catering List
Mel’s Sweet Occasions
515-343-4183 www.melsweetoccasions.com
