Ovations Food Service - The Exclusive Food and Beverage provider of the Iowa Events Center

Catering options are virtually unlimited at the Iowa Events Center. Our talented chefs and event coordinators are renowned for creating any theme, special décor or style of cuisine.  We offer a variety of exceptional menu plans inspired by culinary influences from around the world and that appeal to unique market and regional tastes. Chef attended action stations, deliciously themed buffets, exquisite plate presentations, breathtaking ice carvings, decadent desserts - these are the distinctive attributes of Ovations’ catering excellence.

The following sections are your guide to all things food and beverage at the Iowa Events Center.  This includes catering for banquets and booths, concessions, the Principal River's Edge Restaurant, and Suites at Wells Fargo Arena.

Menu

Enjoy premium catering by the Iowa Events Center’s talented team of chefs and attentive, courteous servers. From fine dining and creative services to multiple concession options, we will satisfy your vision of taste, quality and value.

Our dedication to the highest-quality food and service is unmatched!  From a coffee break to a black tie dinner, Ovations has the extensive background and necessary resources to launch the perfect catered event.  Our menus are highly customizable to fit the needs of your guests and to ensure your experience goes beyond your expectations.

You can count on Ovations to orchestrate the personal touches that make the difference your guests will appreciate, from helping to plan a unique menu to implementing your ideas with service and style. Our gracious staff is always attentive and ready to go the extra mile, be it a creative table setting, an unforgettable birthday cake, or a custom tailored meal, for a guest with a restricted diet. It's all part of how we make culinary memories.

For events happening at the Iowa Hall of Pride, please refer to this menu.

Menu - Order Form

Increase your visibility, attract more customers and extend your presentation time with the appeal of fresh brewed coffee, homemade cookies, gourmet hors d’ oeuvre trays, or theme refreshment carts.  Stand out in the crowd by working with Ovations to ensure your booth, and product, are memorable.

Menu Packet

Your special day has so many decisions, that having a reliable, experienced caterer goes a long way to helping you enjoy the festivities.  Turn-key assistance in menu planning, decorations, staging, props, and entertainment is offered on-site with personal style.  Your custom menu will ensure that your guests will consider your wedding the event of the year.