Frequently

Asked

Questions

When looking for a caterer there are a number of considerations. These are some of the questions we get most often.

Chocolate-covered strawberries with white chocolate drizzle on a tray.
Roasted mixed vegetables including zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots seasoned with herbs in a metal tray.

Catering Questions for Private Events

  • Yes, we can accommodate any special dietary restriction at no additional charge.

  • Yes, we offer event catering that has a 20-person minimum requirement.

  • Our pricing includes buffet-style setup. We provide delivery, all necessary service ware, buffet set up, buffet service, disposable plates, cutlery, napkins, and buffet clean up. China service and additional serving staff are available for an additional fee.

  • When looking for a catering menu near me, Zest Catering Company can cater any meal you need, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or just appetizers. Our full catering menu can be found here.

  • Catering prices vary depending on the type of catering you need. Prices can be found on our menu, or you can contact us for a custom quote here.

  • We can cater corporate events (and all other events) for as few as 20 people and as many as 1,400.

  • Yes! We cater for our own event center, Rosedale Park (formerly A Touch of Class), but we can also bring our delicious food to the location of your event.

  • Boxing service is included with our standard catering service. We can provide disposable containers for an additional $25 fee or you may provide your own containers at no additional cost.

Wedding Catering Questions

  • Yes, we have catering food options such as catered breakfast and catered lunch. There is a minimum order requirement of 20.

  • Yes! We often cater wedding rehearsal dinners the day before a wedding. Organizing your rehearsal dinner at the same time as your day-of wedding catering makes planning your wedding simpler.

  • Whether you are looking for Catering in Cedar Rapids or beyond, we have traveled as far as 60 mile radius and as close as home – catering Cedar Rapids.

  • Our catering prices include a buffet and station set up. We use service ware that is both appealing to the eye and efficient in serving small and large portions all while keeping necessary foods temperature controlled.

  • We schedule multiple large group tastings throughout the year where we have the ability to offer a large selection of our menu options for sampling. These tasting events are typically reserved for our confirmed clients, and they are by RSVP only, but we do open them to individuals who prefer to sample the food prior to booking with us. They are complementary for 2 people, any additional guests will be an extra cash charge. To schedule a private tasting with us costs $25 per person and has a more limited available menu and timeframe. Please inquire with one of our team members to schedule this.

  • We welcome menu customizations based on your preferences. We can accommodate any special dietary restriction at no additional charge.

  • Our catering menu includes options to upgrade food packages (where available) along with the catering cost of each upgrade.

  • Yes! We would love to sit down or schedule a phone call to chat with you about our catering options or get you a quote for your custom catering menu.

  • Children’s catered meal pricing is dependent upon your menu selections. Talk to a Zest Catering representative for more information, or contact us for a custom quote.

  • Yes, we carry a Class C liquor license with a catering privilege that allows us to also cater alcohol off-premises to other venue locations.

Caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and cucumbers drizzled with pesto sauce on a white serving platter.
Dessert cups with layers of cream, chocolate shavings, and strawberry slices on top.
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