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About Cater 2U2
Based in Chariton, Cater 2U2 works with couples planning weddings throughout Des Moines, Iowa. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including R Iowa Barn LLC and Backwoods Barn. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Des Moines
How much does wedding catering cost in Des Moines?
Catering in Des Moines typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Des Moines?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Cater 2U2
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| R Iowa Barn LLC | 3.7 mi |
| Backwoods Barn | 12.9 mi |
| Harpor's | 19.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Cater 2U2 to each venue listed on Lazo.
Des Moines weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 14° | 11% | 4:26 PM | 5:09 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 14% | 5:09 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 49° | 30° | 16% | 6:44 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 41° | 25% | 7:17 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 72° | 52° | 27% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 62° | 25% | 8:08 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 20% | 8:06 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 64° | 21% | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 55° | 17% | 6:47 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 43° | 15% | 5:55 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 30° | 14% | 4:12 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 20° | 11% | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Des Moines International Airport (3.9 mi from Des Moines). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Des Moines.
Getting to Des Moines
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | 92 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Minneapolis | 235 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| St. Louis | 273 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 309 mi | 6 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Des Moines; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1215 Court Ave, Chariton, IA 50049, USA
- Where
- Chariton · 43 miles south of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Des Moines
- One of 108 wedding caterers we list
- Phone
- (641) 895-1189
- Website
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From Cater 2U2's website
“Cater 2 U 2 is cooking up delicious homestyle foods for weddings, corporate events and family gatherings. Known for our famous broasted chicken, we love serving at events across the state!”cater2u2.com
Read from cater2u2.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Cater 2U2 before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Chariton
- Nearest venue
- R Iowa Barn LLC, 3.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 1 wedding venue
- Guest hotels
- 2 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Cater 2U2; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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