New Winter Welcome Center Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 am to 3 pm

Group-Friendly Dining

Explore a variety of dining options in Madison County for tour groups.

Urban on The Square Catering/Urban Taproom & GrillPasta at Urban on the Square

Location: 1511 N John Wayne Drive, Winterset (On-site dining); By location (Catering) 
Number of diners: 20 (min) – 60 (max)
Price: $15-20

Choose from several plated or buffet-style options, including Hot Beef Sandwiches, Chicken or Steak DeBurgo, Grilled Chicken with Lemon Dill Sauce, or a pasta buffet. Can add a beer or wine tasting to a meal for an additional charge. Ask me about all of the options and venues available!


Henry Wallace Center Country Life Center farmhouse aesthetic exterior.Henry Wallace Farm in Orient

Location: 2773 290th Street, Orient
Phone: (641) 337-5019
Number of diners: 20 (min) – 60 (max)
Price: $16.50 – $19.50 

Select one menu item for all guests. Program (or tour) can be added to any lunch or dinner menu option for an additional $3.00 per person. Programs and tours can be customized regarding your interests and schedule – typical range, 30-60 minutes.

Dessert (only) and a program are offered for $9.00 per person


First Presbyterian Church brick exterior in Madison County, Iowa.First Presbyterian Church

Location: 210 W. Green St., Winterset (one block west of the courthouse square)
Phone: 515-468-2066 (Pat Dickerson)
Number of diners: Groups of 55 or fewer recommended.
Price: $15 all-inclusive (hot entrée, salad, side potato and vegetable, bread/rolls, dessert, coffee/tea/water)

This is Midwestern home-cooking served with lots of smiles at an historic church with beautiful stained glass windows and a pipe organ. Choose from Swiss Steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, or Ham Balls with Cheesy Potatoes.


First Christian Church

Location: 103 W. Green Street, Winterset (one block northwest of the Welcome Center)
Phone: (515) 468-1275
Number of diners: No minimum
Price: $15 per person

Choose from three options – Baked potato bar, a variety of salads, or grilled pork loin sandwiches with sides. All options include dessert and beverages (coffee, tea, water). There is outside access to an elevator and a handicapped-accessible bathroom.


First United Methodist Church front entrance.First United Methodist Church

Location: 309 E. Jefferson, Winterset
Phone: (515) 462-4731
Number of diners: Minimum of 20
Price: $15 per person

The meal includes Smoked Pork Chop, Potatoes Au Gratin, green beans with bacon & onion or corn, dinner rolls, brownies with cherry topping (or non-chocolate dessert, by request), and beverages (water, lemonade, iced tea, coffee).


Pizza Ranch in Winterset, Iowa.Pizza Ranch

Location: 1009 N. John Wayne Dr., Winterset
Phone: 515-493-1223
Max. number of diners: 290
Price: Check with the Winterset branch for pricing. Buffet hours are from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Pizza Ranch Listing


Pergola at Madison County Winery.Madison County Winery

Location: 3021 St. Charles Rd, St. Charles (15 minutes from Winterset)
Phone: 641-396-2220
Number of diners: 40 or fewer
Options: 

Wine tasting only, price $10 per person (includes 5 wine samples)

Wine tasting with food (for groups 15+)

a) Charcuterie Board (pre-order - price determined at time of order) 

b) Wood-fired Pizza $25/person (May-Oct)

c) Build Your Own Sandwich Bar w/ Salad, Chips, Cookie, Water or Soda - $30/person

Madison County Winery Listing


The Vineyard at St. CharlesVineyard at St. Charles

Join us for an Italian-inspired lunch at The Vineyard at St. Charles. Menu includes flatbreads, salad and wine tasting.

Location: 15166 20th Avenue, St. Charles
Phone: (515) 344-4545
Number of diners: 20-50
Price: $20 per person