Catering, Alcohol & Approved Vendors

Catering & Alcohol

All clients must use a licensed and approved professional caterer to provide food and beverage at the event. The caterers on this list are approved to cater at Reiman Gardens. If you wish to use a caterer not on this list, you must submit a request to the Rental Coordinator at least 60 days prior to the event and pay an additional fee ($150 – $300). There is no guarantee that a non-approved caterer will be approved even with the fee. Client is responsible for making arrangements and contracting with the caterer, and ensuring the caterer provides all personnel, materials and supplies required for the preparation of food and beverages. Reiman Gardens does not supply any catering services, supplies, or equipment associated with the service of food or beverages at your event. Please see Rental Policies [p. 5, 6.1 – 6.4] for more details. ISU Catering is the only caterer approved to serve alcohol at Reiman Gardens.

Food and/or beverages are allowed in your rental area only. Your guests may not wander around the grounds with drinks or food. Vendor delivery and pick up times must occur within the event’s Time of Rental. All vendors must abide by Reiman Gardens policies.

Kitchen Use

Reiman Gardens has limited kitchen equipment and appliances and varies by rental area. You must notify the Rental Coordinator at least 30 days prior to the event if your caterer wishes to use any of the kitchen equipment. Use of the kitchen equipment will be subject to a $50 fee. You are responsible for cleaning the kitchen equipment after use.

Alcohol

All alcohol must be provided and served by ISU Catering. We recommend contacting ISU Catering at your earliest convenience to ensure availability for your event. Reiman Gardens requires a 60-day disclosure on any alcohol service, in addition to specific insurance requirements. Please see Rental Policies [p. 5-6, 7.1 – 7.2] for more details. If ISU Catering is unable to accommodate your event date, please contact Reiman Gardens Rental Coordinator immediately to discuss alternative options.

Approved Caterers

* ISU Catering is the only vendor approved to provide and serve alcohol at Reiman Gardens. To ensure availability for your
event, please contact them as soon as possible. If ISU Catering is unavailable, notify the Reiman Gardens Rental Coordinator
immediately to discuss alternative options. Alcohol service requires a 60-day disclosure and compliance with specific
insurance requirements. Please see Rental Policies (pages 5—6, 7.1—7.2) for more details.

If you wish to use a caterer not on this list, you must submit a request to the Rental Coordinator at least 60 days prior to the
event and pay an additional fee ($150.00—$300.00). The payment of this fee does not guarantee approval of a non-listed
caterer. 

See Iowa State University’s Approved Food and Beverage Vendors for additional options. Clients are responsible for
arranging and contracting with their selected caterer, and ensuring the caterer provides all personnel, materials, and supplies
required for food and beverage preparation. Reiman Gardens does not provide any catering services, supplies, or equipment for
food and beverage service. Caterer arrival and departure times must occur within the event’s Time of Rental. Caterers must
abide by Reiman Gardens policies.

Recommended Vendors

*Our list of "recommended vendors" is simply a recommendation based on their familiarity with Reiman Gardens and its facilities. You are welcome to contract these services with a vendor of your choice. All vendors providing an onsite service must be disclosed at least 14 days before the event. Vendor delivery and pick-up times must occur within the event’s Time of Rental. All vendors must abide by Reiman Gardens policies.

*Please inquire about our photography policies for all visitor, press and commercial photography.