Your Day, Your Way
Welcome to Canary Culinary Creations, located in the charming town of Grinnell, Iowa. Here, we blend local flavors with outstanding service to deliver an unforgettable catering experience. With our chef-crafted menus and heartfelt hospitality, we take great pride in being a part of your special event.
Your Day, Your Way
Our Venues
Your Day, Your Way at Hotel Grinnell
Forget the school play…you can be the “Star” of your own wedding in the fabulously revitalized Auditorium of Hotel Grinnell. The entire floor has been leveled off even with the stage to create a space that is perfect for the Wedding Reception of your dreams.
This space is also just right for Corporate retreats, business events and holiday parties.
We will work with you to plan the food and beverage package that is perfectly catered to your needs.
CAPACITY:
Banquet Capacity (all guests seated): 225
Cocktail Capacity (most guests standing/mingling): 300
The Periodic Table
by PHG
Perfect for a slightly smaller event. Our Periodic Table location is ideal for cocktails and heavy or light hors dourves. Once again, this event space is located inside Hotel Grinnell, Grinnell’s very own historically renovated boutique hotel, formerly Grinnell’s Middle School built in 1921. Available for Lunch meetings any day as well as Private or semi-private Evening events.
CAPACITY: Inside 1 room seated: 40 2 rooms seated: 60.
Cocktail Capacity inside: 75 including the patio: 150
Off-Site Catering & Events
Wherever you’re hosting, we bring the same creativity, quality, and care you’ve come to expect from our in-house offerings. From boxed lunches for corporate meetings to elegant, multi-course dinners at a private residence, our team handles all the details so you can focus on your guests. We’ll work with you to customize menus, accommodate dietary needs, and coordinate logistics, ensuring your off-site gathering is seamless and memorable.
Nestled in downtown Grinnell, Prairie Canary is known for its refined yet welcoming ambiance. With a menu crafted from fresh, local ingredients, it’s the ideal spot for everything from intimate dinners to lively celebrations. Enjoy a special event in our lower level banquet space, Speakeasy or use the entire venue.
Prairie Canary
Tucked beneath Prairie Canary, the Canary Underground Speakeasy merges timeless charm with modern sophistication. Sip on our expertly crafted cocktails, explore a premium selection of bourbons, scotches, and whiskeys, or indulge in our range of vodkas, gins, tequilas, craft beers, and wines. Ideal for private cocktail and hors d'oeuvre parties or in tandem with our adjacent lower level banquet space. The intimate atmosphere sets the stage for a truly memorable experience.
CAPACITY:
Cocktail Capacity: 40
Canary Underground Speakeasy
A true community gathering place, Hometown Heroes serves up classic comfort food with a laid-back vibe. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or cheering on your favorite team, our private “team room” sets the stage for an enjoyable time.
CAPACITY:
Team room: 25 people
