About
Cyd’s Catering
Cyd’s Catering LLC was established in 1994. Cyd specializes in Spanish Tapas using Buy Fresh Buy Local. She has the unique ability to create intimate private gatherings with gourmet local flavors.
Cyd’s Catering received 3rd place in Best Caterer 2019 by CityView and Des Moines Business Record named Cyd 1st place in Catering 2019.
Cyd Koehn was named as a winner in the 2020 40 Women to Watch Awards by the Iowa Restaurant Association.
Chef Cyd received Best Caterer in 2020 by Business Record.
Cyd’s Catering LLC is a licensed & certified catering service.
Chef Cyd Koehn's award winning catering business is a reflection of her personal belief that has whenever people gather around a table, the food should be joyful, nourishing, and eventful. She took the entrepreneurial step into private business ownership in 2011 after working as an Assistant Club Manager at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club and then Executive Sous Chef at the Hy-Vee Corporate Offices. She is a strong voice for local food and was a visible spokesperson for Maytag cheeses. Chef Cyd likes to keep simple saying her approach to events is to keep it “fuss free” for clients “and memorable for guests.”
“Whenever people gather around the table, the food should be joyful, nourishing, and eventful.”
— Cyd Koehn