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About Hammer And A Fork
Hammer And A Fork brings caterer services to weddings across Des Moines, Iowa, working from Van Meter. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Magnolia Farms and The Rewind Wedding & Event Venue. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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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?
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Wedding venues near Hammer And A Fork
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Magnolia Farms | 3.8 mi |
| The Rewind Wedding & Event Venue | 6.9 mi |
| Knotty Pine Venue | 7.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Hammer And A Fork 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
- 29435 Hickory Lodge Dr, Van Meter, IA 50261, USA
- Where
- Van Meter · 16 miles west of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Des Moines
- One of 108 wedding caterers we list
- Phone
- (515) 805-5559
- Website
- Visit site
From Hammer And A Fork's website
“Remodeling in Van Meter, IA by Hammer And A Fork — Don's 20+ yrs, licensed, bonded, insured, catering too. Call (515) 805-5559 for a free estimate today!”hammerandafork.com
- Services they list
- BBQ
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Areas they mention
- Des Moines, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Bondurant
- Insurance
- Licensed and insured, per their site
Read from hammerandafork.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Hammer And A Fork before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Van Meter
- Nearest venue
- Magnolia Farms, 3.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 10 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 3 within 10
- Communities served
- Adel, West Des Moines
Distances are straight-line from Hammer And A Fork; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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