The Tangerine Food Company

About

The Tangerine Food Company is a wedding caterer based in Des Moines, IA, specializing in fresh, locally sourced cuisine for celebrations throughout the region. Founded by Cherry and Susan, the company builds menus around ingredients sourced directly from farmers markets and community producers, ensuring quality and seasonality in every dish. The team approaches catering as an opportunity to shape the entire dining experience, from the opening cocktail hour through dessert service. All food is prepared fresh rather than pre-made, with careful attention to plating and presentation. Their style emphasizes straightforward, well-executed cooking that lets quality ingredients shine. Catering packages start at $600, making The Tangerine Food Company accessible for a range of wedding sizes and budgets. Couples work directly with Cherry and Susan to develop custom menus that reflect their preferences and the season.

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What couples should know

The Tangerine Food Company is one of caterers listed on Blu List in Des Moines, IA, where every published price is shown upfront and no vendor has paid for placement. Pricing starts at $600, which is rare in this category — most caterers hide their numbers until couples submit a form. Couples have rated The Tangerine Food Company 5.00 across 1 reviews, aggregated from public sources. This listing was built from public sources and has not yet been claimed by the business; details may be slightly out of date until The Tangerine Food Company verifies the page. Before booking any caterer, it's worth comparing two or three nearby caterers side-by-side on price, capacity, and review patterns rather than going on photos alone.

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