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Central Missouri Catering and Event Venues

A Catered Affair Mo • May 20, 2021

We want to provide our Central Missouri folks a list of top event venues to host your Wedding Party, Business event or more. In no particular order, these are some of our favorite places we have been fortunate enough to cater for families over the years. Go support these local Central Missouri venues, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us!


1. Little Piney Lodge
Nestled In Missouri Wine Country, On A Quiet Woodland Lake Just 10 Miles From Historic Hermann, Little Piney Is Your Own Private Estate For The Entire Weekend.
Featured in England’s Wedding Magazine, our refined, yet relaxed atmosphere will have your guests talking about your amazing day for years to come. Whether you chose an outdoor reception under our pavilion or an indoor party in our Fest Haus, your wedding can be uniquely customized to reflect you. Our unhurried weekend package ensures your wedding will not feel like a blur. You will remember all of the special moments—and your memories will last a lifetime.
2. The Millbottom- Jefferson City, MO
THE MILLBOTTOM IS A UNIQUE VENUE PERFECT FOR WEDDING RECEPTIONS, CORPORATE EVENTS, CONCERTS, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, SERVING THE GREATER MID-MISSOURI AREA.
3. CBO Events Center- Columbia, Mo
The CBO Events Center at the Elks Lodge is located at 4747 E. Elk Park Drive in Columbia, Missouri.
The CBO Event Center is located inside a state of the art building that was built in 2005. CBO stands for “Columbia Benevolent Organization”. Although the CBO Center shares the building with the Columbia Elks Lodge, it is a separate entity and space.
4. Emerson Fields
Emerson Fields is a beautiful wedding venue in Missouri offering multiple outdoor ceremony options with a gorgeous, climate controlled venue. We offer a modern farmhouse style venue where friends and family can come to relax, make memories, and spend quality time together during the most important day of your life. 
5. Timber Ridge- Jefferson City, Mo
Timber Ridge Barn is located on 30 acres of land that my grandparents, Jim and Ruth Distler, obtained and worked as a dairy farm for 45 years. It is located just west of Jefferson City off of Highway 179. 
The large timber framed barn sits on the back side of the farm among some very large timber. It is situated on the top of a ridge back in the woods generating a peaceful environment. The venue is geared for weddings/wedding receptions, however all events are welcome. Whatever the event is it is our goal to make the day as memorable as possible.
6. White Oaks Hollow- Holts Summit
White Oaks Hollow is a new and upcoming wedding venue and event space located in Holts Summit, Missouri. Whether you are looking for the perfect place for your engagement photo session, making sure you have a place to get ready for the ceremony or even a honeymoon cabin to begin your life together, we have you covered.
The rustic charm of a bygone era greets you and your guests at Weathered Wisdom Barn, an Amish-built barn nestled in the beautiful Ozark hills. Tradition meets with modern amenities making Weathered Wisdom Barn a perfect venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, corporate events, birthday parties, anniversaries or any special occasion you want to celebrate.
Escape to the country, where lush green pastures, rolling hills and scenic views inspire romance and unforgettable memories. Situated just a short 15-minute drive from Columbia, the beautiful lakes and mature trees inspire the natural backdrop for the perfect outdoor wedding and event venue. Whether you are dreaming of an elegant outdoor wedding and reception, or searching for the perfect venue for your next professional or corporate event, the modern rustic charm, comfortable amenities and 38 private acres of picturesque views will inspire endless possibilities for any occasion.

At Cooper's Ridge, they want your special day to be YOUR special day.
It's all up to YOU.
Blue Bell Farm’s historic beauty and breathtaking views provide the perfect setting for romance and celebration. The private 300 acre estate includes an event barn, bridal cottage, farm house as well as lush pastures, ponds and beautiful gardens. The farm can be yours for a day, or a full weekend of relaxation.   
At the Foundry 324, gorgeous exposed brick walls wrap the space while tall ceilings and ample windows let the natural light flood in. Located in Historic Downtown Sedalia, MO. our venue offers 10,000 sq. ft. of event space for all occasions.
Capital Bluffs Event Center opened in September of 2018. We watched our family and friends come together as Capital Bluffs became a stunning venue in North Jefferson City in just a few months. Whether you're planning an extravagant wedding or a company party and anything in between, we can make it happen at Capital Bluffs Event Center. Our families and team have been hard at work to bring our vision to life for a truly one-of-a-kind wedding and event venue you won't soon forget. We strive to deliver a beautiful venue paired with genuine customer service. To learn more, please give us a call today at (573) 636-7833.
It is equipped with 6400 Square foot main floor, a 933 square foot loft and a 1600 square foot deck overlooking the rolling hills and farm ground of the Lamine River bottoms.
We have a kitchen of your caterers dreams with a double refrigerator, stand up freezer, large gas stove with three ovens, one convection oven and easy slide doors for quick entry and exit to the main floor.
Our event center is equipped with handicapped accessible restrooms, easy exit sliding doors. The 1600 square foot deck also has a sloped concrete entry way making it easier for the handicapped member of your event to be able to see the breathtaking scenery along side of you.
Sorenson Estate is part of a 400-acre farm gifted to the University of Missouri by Wesley and Simone Sorenson in 2012. Administered in part by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, the greater property plays a key role in environmental studies, forest management, beef, fish and wildlife programs, as well as providing equine sciences facilities.

Continuing the Legacy
In keeping with the Sorenson family legacy, the manor was converted into a venue for communal gatherings to preserve and share this majestic home with others for years to come. The Sorenson Estate home continues to be used for education, booked and managed by Tiger Garden, the University of Missouri-Columbia’s student-run floral and events service.
Alpine Park and Gardens offers an extraordinary combination of peace, quiet and beauty that one seeks out for that special day! For over 26 years, we have hosted couples and their guest from around the country and few from over seas. We have maintained our reputation, as one of the Best Outdoor venues in Central Missouri for over two decades now, as we continue to improve and excel in customer satisfaction according to reviews in various outlets such as WeddingWire , the Knot , Google our site .

The owners of Alpine are proactive in protecting the Earth from extensive recycling at every event, to proper land management and exquisite landscaping from Banana Trees, to Palm trees, to your Spring bulbs, and Autumn colors of our Maple and Oak trees.

The goal is to always:

" Leave it better than the way it was found. "
West Ridge Event Center is a multi purpose facility. Perfect for receptions, corporate events, meetings, dances and more. West Ridge is easily accessible just off Hwy 50, minutes from Jefferson City and California. Contact us today for more info!

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