Food Matters

To people hosting weddings and events in Cedar Rapids who want leaving a lasting impression on their guests

Easy planning

Professional Setup

Personal Touch

Hosting an event is supposed to be fun, but all the pressure is on you because it’s important for your guests to leave happy. The food served is a crucial part of any event, and it can’t undermine your efforts to host an amazing event when you reputation is at stake.

A great meal brings people together, and a great catering partner lets you relax and enjoy the event.

We cater fresh, delicious food for as few as 20 and as many as 1,400!

When a good meal is the only option.

"After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relatives."

— Oscar Wilde

How to Get a Quote

Three easy steps for a delicious meal
at your upcoming event

  • Our call will help us gather the details and get a sense of what your needs are.

  • We can provide suggestions or create custom menus for you.

  • There is nothing better than bringing people together to share a meal together.

Catering from Cedar Rapids

Located on Mt. Vernon Rd. SE in Cedar Rapids (10 minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids), Zest Catering is in the same building as Rosedale Park Event Center. Whether you’re looking for catering and an event venue, or off-site catering, you’ve come to the right place! You work hard to plan enjoyable and memorable events, and we know how important it is to have good food that arrives on time so your guests (and you) can relax and enjoy your time.

Need a venue?

Is your group outgrowing your current space? We operate out of Rosedale Park Event Center and cater for people who rent the space.

Create a Menu

You can create a custom-catered meal or choose from one of our packages.

What Our Clients Say

  • Excellent food! We received so many compliments from our reception on the quality and taste of the food. In addition, communication was easy, quick and everyone was great to work with!​

    Heather S.
    Bride

  • Very easy to work with! Food has always been fabulous! Thanks for working so well with us Zest, we won't work with anyone else!

    Kelly Wynn

  • We used Zest Catering Company to cater our recent wedding and it was an awesome experience! Jennifer is incredibly professional and responsive and the food was absolutely delicious!

    Morgan Bryant