Catering companies in Davenport, IA
TopCaterers lists 15 catering companies serving Davenport, IA. 2 offer buffet and 1 offer food trucks. Compare them below, or send one request and get quotes back from up to 5 of them.
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| Caterers listed | 15 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Buffet (2), Food truck (1) |
| County | Scott |
| City population | 101,724 |
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Catering in Davenport: what's available
Right now 15 caterers cover Davenport: 14 based in Davenport and 1 serving it from nearby. The events they list are fairly spread out: weddings (4), graduations (3) and corporate events (2). On the menu side you will find sandwich and deli (3), Italian (2), BBQ (1) and breakfast and brunch (1). For format, listings mention full-service (staffed) events (3), boxed lunches (2) and buffets (2). Dietary tags: vegetarian (3), gluten-free (1), halal (1) and vegan (1).
Events
- Weddings 4
- Graduations 3
- Corporate events 2
- Funerals and repasts 2
- Birthday parties 1
- Holiday parties 1
- Quinceañeras 1
- School and church events 1
Cuisines
- Sandwich and deli 3
- Italian 2
- BBQ 1
- Breakfast and brunch 1
- Dessert 1
- Indian 1
- Mexican 1
- Pizza 1
Service styles
- Full-service (staffed) events 3
- Boxed lunches 2
- Buffets 2
- Food trucks 1
Dietary
- Vegetarian 3
- Gluten-free 1
- Halal 1
- Vegan 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 15; one caterer can carry several tags. 8 also describe their food as American.
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Catering by event in Davenport
Catering in Davenport: common questions
How many caterers serve Davenport?
15 caterers are listed for Davenport, IA on TopCaterers: 14 based in the city and 1 that serves it from nearby. Elsewhere in Iowa, Iowa City has 14, Cedar Rapids has 19 and Des Moines has 17.
What cuisines are available in Davenport?
Listings serving Davenport are tagged Sandwich and deli (3), Italian (2), BBQ (1), Breakfast and brunch (1), Dessert (1), Indian (1), Mexican (1) and Pizza (1). The other 6 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Davenport cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: weddings (4), graduations (3), corporate events (2), funerals and repasts (2), birthday parties (1) and holiday parties (1). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Davenport?
Use Get free quotes on this page. The form asks for the event type, rough guest count and city, plus optional date, service style and budget per person. We pass it to up to 5 matching caterers that serve Davenport, and they reply to you directly. It is free and there is no obligation. Leave “Also ask for sealed bids” ticked and up to 8 caterers can also send a sealed bid with a total and per-person price.
Can caterers in Davenport handle dietary restrictions?
Yes. Of the caterers listed here, 1 offer vegetarian menus. Give final allergy and dietary counts at least two weeks before the event. For a guest with celiac disease, ask specifically about separate prep surfaces and utensils rather than just gluten-free ingredients, and for strict kosher or halal observance ask which certifying body the kitchen works under.
How far in advance should I book a caterer in Davenport?
For an office lunch or small drop-off order in Davenport, IA, 1 to 2 weeks is usually enough. For a large corporate event allow 2 to 3 months, and for a wedding allow 9 to 12 months, since the best caterers in any metro book their Saturday dates first. December and the May-June graduation window are the hardest times of year to book late. Many caterers will take rush orders inside 72 hours for a fee, and repast catering is routinely arranged in under 48 hours.
How much does catering cost per person?
Nationally, drop-off trays and boxed meals commonly run about $15 to $30 per person, a buffet with setup about $25 to $55 per person, and a full-service event with staff and plated or stationed food about $50 to $150 per person or more. The three things that move the number most are service style, protein choice and guest count. Drop-off is cheaper than full service because there is no staffing, rentals or gratuity. Below roughly 40 guests, most caterers charge a flat minimum instead of a per-head rate.
What is the difference between drop-off and full-service catering?
Drop-off means the food is delivered hot in disposable chafing dishes with serving utensils, and the caterer leaves. You handle setup, refills and cleanup. Full-service means the caterer arrives early, sets up, cooks or finishes on site, staffs the event with servers, provides china and linens, and cleans up afterwards. Full service usually adds 20-30% on top of the food cost for labor, plus rentals.