If you are a food and beverage vendor and wish to provide catering services or deliver food to a university facility, you must complete the steps below and must meet the minimum requirements outlined in the ISU Catering Agreement to become an vendor:

  1. Complete online supplier registration with ISU Procurement Services; then
  2. Complete and email the following to our office:
  • Signed copy of the ISU Catering Agreement
  • Copy of your current Iowa food service license 
  • Copy of your insurance certificate meeting the minimum requirements outlined in the ISU Catering Agreement

If you are not on the approved vendor list, you will not be allowed to cater events at university facilities until you have completed the process.

Approved food and beverage vendors

Approved food and beverage vendors
Name Street City
1+1 Restaurant & Tea 2814 West St. Ames, IA 50014 515-337-1506
B Fabulous BBQ 600 Linn St. Slater, IA 50244 515-597-8256
Big Acai 2702 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 515-708-4488
Bricktown Bakery & Gourmet Popcorn 1105 6th St., Nevada, IA 50201 641-336-6887
Buffalo Wild Wings 400 S. Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-232-9464
Cabin Coffee Co. 2721 E 13th St., Ames, IA 50010 515-233-3686
Carlos Quesadillas 4703 NE Hayes Dr., Ames, IA 50010 515-451-8080
Chick-fil-a 230 S. Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-232-2599
Chris Cakes P.O. Box 439, Maryville, MO 64468 1-800-321-7452
Christiani's Events LLC 1150 E Diehl Ave., Des Moines, IA 50315 515-287-3169
Clayton Farms Salads 2435 Grand Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-882-2669
Cookies, etc. 2801 Grand Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-663-2211
Cornbred Barbecue 526 Main St Suite 106, Ames, IA 50010 515-715-1066
Cyd's Catering PO Box 613, Johnston, IA 50131 515-208-2091
Dominos 122 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA 50014 515-292-3030
Dunkin' Donuts 2650 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 515-337-1780
Dutch Oven Bakery 605 Story St., Boone, IA 50036 515-432-9567
Es Eats 1404 Boston Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-450-3152
Fareway Stores 3619 Stange Road, Ames, IA 50010 515-233-3851
Farmhouse Catering 1024 6th St., Nevada, IA 50201 515-382-5457
Firehouse Subs 703 S Duff Ave Ste 110, Ames, IA 50010 515-233-7199
Gateway Hotel 2100 Green Hills Dr., Ames, IA 50014 515-292-8600
Gateway Market 2002 Woodland Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312 515-243-1754
Great Caterers of Iowa 1480 Sloans Way, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 515-264-8765
Great Harvest Bakery 502 Burnett Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-598-2624
Green Hills Community 2205 Green Hills Dr., Ames, IA 50014 515-357-5000
Hickory Park 1404 S Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-232-8940
Hy-Vee Lincoln Center 640 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 515-232-1961
Hy-Vee West 3800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 515-292-5580
In The Bag Catering 79 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314 515-222-9338
ISU Catering 3630 Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014-7163 515-294-2103 x-1
Jason's Deli 3910 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-222-9797
Jethros BBQ Ames 1301 Buckeye Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-598-1200
Kona Ice 215 Prairie View Dr., Gilbert, IA 50105 515-257-6531
Lidderdale Country Store 218 W Central St., Lidderdale, IA 51452 712-822-5322
Little Caesars 539 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 515-232-7499
Mr. Burrito 2508 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 515-292-3002
Mucky Duck 3100 S. Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-232-8888
Pancheros Mexican Grill 1310 S. Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-233-4600
Panera Bread 309 S Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-956-4580
Papa John's 3335 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 515-296-4949
Pizza Ranch 1404 Boston Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-232-1999
Potbelly 2310 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 515-520-8651
Provisions 2400 N. Loop Dr., Ames, IA 50010 515-298-7183
Rico’s Tacos 624 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 515-975-9825
Schonert's Corporate Catering 512 10th St., Ames, IA 50010 515-341-5618
Smokey D's BBQ 5055 NW 2nd St., Des Moines, IA 50313 515-243-2747
Subway 3712 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 515-392-6430
Subway 113 Welch Ave., Ames, IA 50014 515-292-7917
Sweet Caroline's 316 Main St., Ames, IA 50010 515-802-4105
Sweet Swirls 303 SW School St., Ankeny, IA 50023 515-964-2111
Sweet Treats 918 Edwards St., Jewell, IA 50130 515-827-5765
Szechuan House 3605 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 515-292-7888
Thai Kitchen 2410 Chamberlain St., Ames, IA 50014 515-292-4788
Trellis Catering 909 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA 50316 515-323-6288
Tropical Smoothie Cafe 517 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 515-233-5460
Veggie Thumper 2100 53rd St., Des Moines, IA 50310 515-867-7253
Wasabi Ames 926 S. 16th St., Ames, IA 50010 515-450-5068
Whatcha Smokin BBQ 403 Iowa Ave., Luther, IA 50152 515-257-7490
Wheatsfield Cooperative 413 Northwestern Ave., Ames, IA 50010 515-232-4094
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches 1550 N Ankeny Blvd Media Center, Ankeny, IA 50023 515-963-1098