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Reception
$1,500 starting price
Reception
$1,500 starting price

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About

Food With Flair is a locally-owned business created in 1982. We have been part of so many special weddings over the years in the metro area, providing endless cuisine possibilities and attentive, capable staff. We help with coordinating all aspects of your special day and are known for helping to take away any stress for your event. We provide extraordinary service, excellent food with a bit of flair, and event coordination. Choose this catering company when you want to experience the difference in food, service, and decor. Make your event memorable!

Food with Flair is pleased to offer the Jester Park Lodge venue for your wedding and reception. It is surrounded by mature woodlands with an overlook deck and expansive lawn, providing beautiful Saylorville Lake views. The Jester Park Lodge can seat over 250 and offers a beautiful private deck overlooking Saylorville Lake. The outdoor space has a capacity of over 250 as well. The indoor event space can be divided in half for a more intimate setting for smaller events.
The new Bridal Cottage is a cozy hideaway for your bridal party pre-wedding primping.

Please go to our website at jesterparklodge.org to learn more and view more pictures. Also visit our Facebook page at @JesterParkLodge. Please contact us at 515-277-7775 or jobeth@foodwithflair.com - we can't wait to hear from you!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$40

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$20

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$20

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$15

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Italian
Mexican
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Food with Flair

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
4 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
Mandy
Mandy M. Sent on 12/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best caterer I've ever worked with

Highly, highly, highly recommend Food with Flair for your event. Diana and JoBeth are incredible to work with you. I had my wedding at the Jester Park Lodge in Granger where Food With Flair manages the facility and catering. Several of our guests said it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. Diana and JoBeth were responsive and patient with numerous requests and menu updates. And when we had a (very) last-minute change, their team jumped to action and pulled off a 180-degree event change. We are so grateful for their service, professionalism, and kindness. They have clients for life.
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Megan Sent on 06/18/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We had chicken marsala and roast beef with green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and salad. It was delicious. We received an enormous amount of compliments (especially on their fresh fruit). The food was ready to go right on time and we did not run out. They have years of experience in the catering business.
User895858 Sent on 08/11/2012
4.8 out of 5 rating
Delicious food, great that they ate owns by Tuscany event so we only had to deal with 1 person for the venue and food!
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