Weddings
Composed for the day you've imagined.
From intimate microweddings to 300-guest celebrations, our team designs menus that suit your venue, your season, and your story.
Why Couples Choose Rutabaga
Chef-Driven Menus
Every course designed by our culinary team with seasonal Colorado ingredients. Your guests eat restaurant-quality — at your venue.
Any Venue, Any Style
Mountains, barns, rooftops, estates. Plated, buffet, or family-style. We bring a self-contained kitchen wherever you need us.
One Point of Contact
Your dedicated event captain handles everything from menu design through breakdown. You stay present with your guests.
From Our Weddings
A Typical Wedding Evening
A day, choreographed.
- 3:00 PMOur team arrives to set up the kitchen, stations, and tablescape.
- 5:30 PMCocktail hour begins. Passed hors d'oeuvres and a stationary display.
- 6:30 PMGuests are seated. Salad course served.
- 7:00 PMEntrées plated and served. Wine pairings coordinated with your bar team.
- 8:00 PMDessert course. Coffee and tea service.
- 9:00 PMLate-night bites (optional add-on).
- 10:00 PMFull breakdown and cleanup. You don't lift a finger.
🍕 Add a late-night pizza station from our sister brand Fiama Pizza.
Sample Wedding Menu
150 guests · plated dinner
Cocktail Hour
Passed: Truffle Mushroom Crostini · Caprese Skewers · Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Stationary: Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Display
Salad Course
Baby Kale Caesar, Parmesan Crisp
Entrée (choice of two)
Grilled Filet Medallion, Demi-Glace
Pan-Seared Salmon, Lemon Beurre Blanc
Sides
Truffle Whipped Potatoes · Grilled Asparagus, Parmesan
Dessert
Chocolate Lava Cake
Beverages
Hot Beverage Station · Infused Water Station
Estimated total
~$11,850 · $79/guest
Includes 5 service staff for 6 hours + travel (Boulder, ~16 mi). 30% deposit to secure: ~$3,555.
What Couples Say
"Rutabaga made our wedding dinner feel like a Michelin experience in a mountain barn. Every single guest commented on the food."
"From the tasting to the last plate, the team was professional, warm, and flawless."
"We had 200 guests and every plate came out perfect. The filet was the best I've ever had at a wedding."
🍰 Need a wedding cake? Our sister brand Petal & Thyme Bakery.
FAQ
Wedding catering, answered.
- How far in advance should we book?
- Prime wedding dates (May–October Saturdays) book 6–12 months ahead. We recommend reaching out as soon as you have your venue confirmed.
- Do you handle dietary restrictions?
- Absolutely. Every menu includes vegetarian and vegan options, and we accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and other allergies with advance notice.
- Can you cater at any venue?
- Yes. We bring a fully self-contained kitchen and can operate indoors, outdoors, at private homes, barns, estates, and any permitted venue within our 100-mile service area.
- What's the minimum guest count?
- Our minimum for plated dinner service is 30 guests. Buffets start at 40 guests. Drop-off has no minimum.
- Do you provide rentals (tables, linens, flatware)?
- We can coordinate full rental packages through our preferred partners, or work with your existing rental company. Your event captain handles all coordination.