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Western Iowa Tech’s Catering Services are professionally managed by Great Western Dining Service, Inc. GWD Catering takes the stress out of meal planning for events of all kinds, from basic coffee services to outdoor events of unlimited numbers.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Our guide is a great place to begin. We’re pleased that you’ve decided to learn more about the catering services that we provide to both the on-site and off-site communities. It is our desire to complement your event through catering that creates a pleasant and memorable highlight for your guests. Our trained, professional staff is dedicated to providing the highest level of service. We are ready to assist you in selecting from a wide array of menu options or to create a custom menu to make your event truly unique. We look forward to working with you!

Room Reservation Policy

Room reservations must be made through Western Iowa Tech. Please call 712.274.8733, ext. 1460, or ext. 6418 for Corporate College with the following information:

  1. Date, time and location of the function
  2. Approximate number of guests
  3. Name of group, billing information and phone number of group representative
  4. Room set-up and audio-visual requirements
  5. Tax exempt number, if applicable
  6. Catering service requirements

After you have reserved space on campus, you will need to contact the dining service office on campus at 712.274.8733 ext. 1299 with the following information.

  1. Date, time, location and approximate number of guests
  2. Type of function (formal, casual, meeting, social, wedding party, etc.)
  3. Desired menu selections
  4. Approximate cost that you have in mind
  5. Special dietary needs of guests
  6. Beginning and ending time of function
  7. State of Iowa Tax Exempt Certificate, if applicable

To assure that all food items that you have ordered are available, please allow ample time when scheduling your function. A week to 10 (ten) days is usually sufficient, however you should book your event as far in advance as possible.

* CATERING SERVICE CANNOT BE ASSURED WITH LESS THAN 72 HRS. NOTICE *

Guarantees and Billing Information

A confirmed number of guests to be served must be given no later than 72 hours preceding the event. After a guaranteed number is given, the organization sponsoring the event will be responsible for 100-percent (100%) of that guarantee. Great Western Dining will prepare up to 5-percent (5%) more food in case additional guests need to be served. If it is necessary to cancel an event, the following shall apply:

  • 24 hours or more notice-no charge applied, except for special order items
  • Less than 24 hours notice-a fifty (50) percent charge of the guarantee will occur

Groups outside of Western Iowa Tech will need to pay the Catering Department for 50- percent (50%) of the total before the event and the remaining amount due immediately following the event. GWD accepts checks and money orders with no additional fee. Credit card payments will be subject to a 2.5% convenience fee. If charges are to be billed; arrangements must be made at the time of confirmation of the catering function. Payment will be due in full, according to the due date listed on the invoice. Invoices not paid within 30 days may be subject to a 1.5% monthly finance charge. Remittance of payment must be made to:

Great Western Dining Service Inc.
P.O. Box 699
Tipton, MO 65081 - 0699

Sales tax will be added to all invoices for the total of all goods and services provided. If your organization is tax exempt, your tax exempt certificate must be given to GWD at the time of confirming your catering function.

  • There is a $25 delivery fee for functions held off the Western Iowa Tech campus, up to a maximum charge of $50 per day.
  • A service time of two (2) hours is included in all pricing for groups of 50 or more guests. If a program is part of your event, please let us know so we can plan for it.
  • Without special permission a $20 minimum charge is required for catering service to be provided. Minimum does not apply to pick-up items.
  • We ask that unused food items not be removed from the service area.
  • Great Western Dining will not be responsible for the health of individuals who consume unused food items from catering functions.