Amos Deans Catering

Wedding Catering Service and Wedding Venue Rental

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Food quality and taste

Seasoned professional

Attention to detail

We used Michael Lipcamon with Amos Deans for our daughters special day, her wedding. We are so glad we did, the meal was outstanding! Michael was excellent to work with and very personable. I recommend Amos Deans to any future bride and her parents! You will received many nice comments from your guests about the meal, guaranteed!

Mark P.

5.0

Your search for a caterer is over! Book Amos deans!! Absolutely PHENOMENAL! We had some people with dietary restrictions and Michael was so accommodating with it making sure all our guests had something to enjoy. The food was some of the best I ever had. We got so many compliments from guests saying it was the best catering food they ever had. We also ordered appetizers and it was beyond my expectations. It was beautifully displayed and a huge hit. The brisket with horseradish sauce was my favorite. Highly recommend!

Sophia W.

5.0

Michael Lipcamon

CEO, HEAD CHEF

AWARD WINNER

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Wedding Catering & Wedding Venue Services in Eastern Iowa New! In partnership with Amos Dean’s Catering, The Exchange on Vine is now offering wedding and event rentals in Eastern Iowa. Located in the scenic Riverside area, this beautiful venue gives couples the opportunity to host their ceremony and reception in one convenient location, with in-house catering options designed to make planning easier. From elegant plated dinners to relaxed buffet-style meals, couples can create a wedding experience that fits their vision. Visit www.theexchangeonvine.com to explore the venue, learn more about available services, and start planning your special day. Amos Dean’s Catering Located in Solon, Iowa, Amos Dean’s Catering specializes in wedding catering and special events throughout Eastern Iowa. Our goal is to make your wedding meal more than just part of the schedule—we create a memorable culinary experience that brings your guests together and makes your celebration even more special. Our experienced culinary team takes pride in preparing exceptional food with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, personalized service, and custom-designed menus. Every wedding is different, which is why we work with each couple to create a menu that reflects their tastes, style, and vision for the day. Led by Executive Chef and Owner Michael Lipcamon, our talented team of chefs brings creativity and culinary expertise to every event. Couples can choose from an expansive selection of appetizers, entrées, sides, desserts, and shareable displays. Popular appetizer options include grilled pepper skewers, white bean bruschetta, mini empanadas, and crab cakes. Shareable options such as fresh fruit trays, antipasto platters, and assorted vegetable displays are also available for guests to enjoy. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a large wedding reception, Amos Dean’s Catering offers flexible catering options to fit your event. Choose from buffet-style service or a seated dinner, with experienced servers available to help ensure everything runs smoothly throughout your reception. Before your wedding day, couples can also participate in a personalized menu tasting session. It’s an opportunity to explore your menu selections, make adjustments, and make sure every detail of your wedding meal is something you’re excited to share with your guests.

10+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Cuisine

American

BBQ

French

Italian

Mexican

Southern

Dietary Options

Gluten Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Food & Catering

Buffet

Catering Delivery & Setup

Food Trucks

Menu Tastings

Passed Appetizers

Seated Meal

Servers

Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Michael Lipcamon

CEO, Head Chef

Michael Lipcamon, the visionary behind Amos Dean's Catering, is a chef passionate about fresh, local ingredients. Having honed his skills in top kitchens across the country, Michael brings his culinary expertise to create unforgettable wedding feasts. Rooted in Iowa, he understands the importance of farm-to-table dining and is dedicated to crafting memorable dining experiences.

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Amos Deans Catering is consistently praised for outstanding, flavorful, and beautifully presented food that guests rave about. The team is professional, organized, communicative, and accommodating of dietary restrictions. Service is timely and offers excellent value, making them highly recommended for weddings.

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Leslie S

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We had the absolute pleasure of working with Amos Deans Catering for our daughter's wedding. Michael's creativity, attention to detail, and outstanding flavor palette made it a me...

al to remember. Their service was seamless, allowing us to relax and enjoy the evening. I HIGHLY recommend Amos Deans for your catering needs!

Mark P

We used Michael Lipcamon with Amos Deans for our daughters special day, her wedding. We are so glad we did, the meal was outstanding! Michael was excellent to work with and very ...

personable. I recommend Amos Deans to any future bride and her parents! You will received many nice comments from your guests about the meal, guaranteed!

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Sophia W

Your search for a caterer is over! Book Amos deans!! Absolutely PHENOMENAL! We had some people with dietary restrictions and Michael was so accommodating with it making sure all ou...

r guests had something to enjoy. The food was some of the best I ever had. We got so many compliments from guests saying it was the best catering food they ever had. We also ordered appetizers and it was beyond my expectations. It was beautifully displayed and a huge hit. The brisket with horseradish sauce was my favorite. Highly recommend!

Marissa Y

Amos Deans truly went above and beyond for our wedding! Everything from the personalized tasting, assistance and flexibility throughout the planning process, and day of service was...

exceptional. People still rave about our cocktail hour appetizers and dinner! Would absolutely recommend for any event!

Ashley J

As a wedding planner, I have the privilege of working with many caterers and Amos Deans Catering truly stands out. Michael, the owner, goes above and beyond for every client. His c...

ommunication is exceptional- he’s quick to respond, attentive to every detail, and genuinely invested in creating the best possible experience. Michael’s passion for what he does is evident in every interaction and every dish. His food is not only beautifully presented but also incredibly flavorful and unique. You can truly taste the love and care that goes into each bite. It’s rare to find a caterer who combines professionalism, creativity, and heart the way Michael does. I can’t recommend Amos Deans Catering enough to any couple looking for an unforgettable dining experience.

Lauren G

As a wedding planner, I work with Michael and Amos Deans Catering often, and the experience is always exceptional. Michael’s communication is quick, clear, and incredibly accommoda...

ting, which makes the planning process smooth and stress-free every single time. The food is phenomenal—beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Our couples and their guests are always raving about it! The staff is friendly, professional, and attentive, and everything is timed perfectly from setup to service. Michael consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every detail is flawless, and it truly elevates the entire event. If you're looking for amazing food and outstanding service, Amos Deans Catering is an easy choice. I’d recommend them in a heartbeat!

Joel F

Amos Deans is a fantastic caterer. Michael was extremely easy to contact and communicate with, provided great insight into our menu, had worked with our venue before, and for such ...

an affordable price provided some truly incredible food. Our guests were raving about the catering long after our wedding! During the wedding, Amos Deans was on time, organized, and their staff was on top of absolutely everything from start to finish. Michael even introduced himself! Despite my wife and I living thousands of miles from the venue, Michael made the whole process so simple, and we could not have been more pleased with the result. There is truly no better catering option out there!

Caitlin K

We HIGHLY recommend Amos Deans! My now husband and I were pointed in their direction by our venue (The Celebration Farm), and Michael of Amos Deans was very quick to respond to our...

questions and go through what they offered. We were 1,000 miles away (like actually) and Michael walked us through every step. We never even taste tested the food because we were unable to get to Iowa prior to wedding week (military), but based off other reviews we were hopeful. Boy, did they not disappoint. That was the best food at a wedding I’ve had in a very long time. My husband works a wedding venue each summer and was a little nervous about “more bad wedding brisket,” but he was very pleased to find out Amos Deans actually knows what they’re doing with brisket, as well as everything else we had on the menu. He especially loved the horseradish sauce. The Mac and cheese was SO good and I think I could eat an entire pan of the au gratin potatoes. We had many guests comment on the great quality of the food. Overall: 10/10 would hire again.

Sean K

The food is second to none! Staff is professional, too

Victoria B

We had none stop compliments at our wedding and even had the DJ come up asking for a referral as he said it was the best food he’d had at a wedding in 20 years. We had plenty of le...

ftovers and are very happily spending our first days as newlyweds enjoying them. For what you get, the price is amazing and my husband and I have already decided to rehire Michael and Amos Dean for future baby showers and what not. I can’t recommend enough!

Clay G

Great professional business that helped us on our event. The staff is fantastic, and we’re very open to what we wanted on our menu for the event. Everything was great. The food, th...

e staff, everything was top notch. We will be using them again

Katherine A

We are beyond happy with the catering at our wedding! The food was absolutely delicious—every single dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. So many of our guests cam...

e up to us throughout the night to compliment how amazing everything tasted. The service team was also wonderful: professional, attentive, and warm. They made sure everything flowed smoothly so that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Thank you for helping make our wedding day unforgettable. We truly couldn’t have asked for better food or service! — Katherine & Nate

Tricia R

Outstanding! We had the Amos Deans food truck come to our outdoor wedding. Not only was the food incredible, but Michael and the team behind the truck was just as impressive. Micha...

el was communicative during the tasting and planning process, offered suggestions, and made accommodations for dietary restrictions for our guests. If you’re looking for delicious BBQ, Amos Deans will exceed all expectations!

Jessica A

We chose Amos Deans for our October 2024 wedding and could not have been happier with our choice! The whole process was easy and Michael was wonderful to work with. Everyone left r...

aving about the food. Highly recommend! Thank you so much!!

Jayme J

We hired Amos Deans Catering for our 200-person wedding in March of 2022. Michael (executive chef/owner) did a wonderful job helping us choose a menu that would accommodate our gue...

sts needs and get a large number of people through the buffet line timely. The staff that assisted Michael day of were kind, informative and helpful. Michael arrived on time, was very professional and wonderful to work with. I would recommend Amos Deans Catering to anyone!

Lyn-z H

Amos Deans catered our wedding Sept of 2024 and it was PERFECT! We still get compliments from guests about how amazing the food was and that it was the best food they’ve had at a w...

edding (or restaurant!!) Michael was so awesome to work with and really got our vision for the menu. We wanted something unique and special. He delivered and let us customize to accommodate me (bride, I’m a vegetarian) and it was so so good. Can’t recommend enough!!

Priya H

Amos Dean's Catering exceeded all of our expectations for our wedding! From start to finish, Michael was an absolute joy to work with. He was incredibly professional, attentive, an...

d genuinely passionate about making our day special.

Aaron S

Excellent food and great service. Communication was very professional and timely. Hiring Amos Deans for our wedding day was a great choice and made our day stress-free. Would highl...

y recommend to anyone looking for catering at a very reasonable price.

Katheryn K

The new Kolkers wanted to personally thank Amos Deans for their fantastic work during our wedding process! They were all organized, communicative, professional, and simply lovely t...

o work with. The food is AMAZING. It felt so relaxing to know that we had Amos Deans on our wedding team to make the day go as smoothly as possible. They answered all our questions, went above and beyond, and made the day perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better service or person to work with. We haven't stopped hearing about the food at our wedding and how fantastic it was. We would recommend them to any friend or family!

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1829 MEHAFFEY BRIDGE RD NE, Solon, IA

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