Group-Friendly Dining
Urban on The Square Catering/Urban Taproom & Grill
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 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
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, lasagna with tossed salad and bread, 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
Location: 309 E. Jefferson, Winterset
Phone: (515) 462-4731
Number of diners: Minimum of 20
Price: $15 per person
The meal includes Smothered Tenderized Pork Loin, Potatoes Au Gratin, green beans with bacon & onion, dinner rolls, brownies and ice cream, and beverages (water, iced tea, coffee).
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.
Madison County Winery
Location: 3021 St. Charles Rd, St. Charles (15 minutes from Winterset)
Phone: 641-396-2220
Number of diners: 40 or fewer
Price:
- Wine tasting only, price $10 per person (includes 5 wine samples)
- Wine tasting and tour, $18 per person (includes five wine samples & a tour of the vineyard and wine production facility)
- Wine tasting, tour and lunch, $30 per person (all of the above plus charcuterie, build-your-own sandwich bar, salad, chips, cookie, and water or soda)
Hours: Seasonal — refer to the Madison County Winery website for details.
The Vineyard 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
