What is a Micro Wedding? Does the Red Rocks Barn offer it? YES!
Red Rocks Barn loves to promote local Colorado Springs Wedding Catering Companies. We work with a variety of wedding caterers who offer a wide selection of wedding appetizers, hors d’oeuvres and entrees. Simply click on the images below to be redirected to each caterer’s website to inquire. If you have additional questions, contact us by clicking the button below:
Andiamo Catering
Latimer's Kitchen
A Piece of Cake
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Red Rocks Barn is a rustic-elegant Colorado Springs wedding venue with mountain views, indoor & outdoor ceremony spaces, and flexible reception layouts. Bring your own vendors, personalize the décor, and celebrate under warm string lights—perfect for intimate “I do’s” or lively, all-night receptions. Micro wedding, Off-Season, Military and Weekday discounts available.
Red Rocks Barn is your Colorado Springs spot for unforgettable parties—birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and holiday gatherings. Enjoy mountain views, indoor & outdoor spaces, flexible layouts, and twinkle-lit evenings. Bring your own food & alcohol, personalize the décor, and celebrate in a rustic-elegant barn setting that’s easy to make your own.
Red Rocks Barn hosts all kinds of events—corporate retreats, fundraisers, workshops, and community gatherings—in a rustic-elegant Colorado Springs setting. Enjoy mountain views, indoor & outdoor spaces, flexible layouts, and easy event access for a seamless, memorable experience from kickoff to curtain call.
FAQs
Where is this Venue Located
We’re a rustic-style wedding venue in Colorado Springs, CO, offering a charming barn backdrop with Colorado mountain ambience. Our location is 2700 Robinson St Colorado Springs, CO 80904
What is the Venue's capacity?
The Red Rocks Barn can accommodate up to 150 guests comfortable indoors and with our outdoor ceremony space.
How much does wedding catering cost?
Here’s a quick, real-world range to help you budget—final pricing depends on guest count, menu, and service style:
Typical per-person ranges (food only):
Potluck / DIY support (you provide food): ~$3–$20 for supplies (disposables, chafers, ice, beverages)
Drop-off buffet (licensed caterer, no staff on site): ~$15–$35
Full-service buffet (staffed): ~$22–$55
Plated dinner (staffed): ~$35–$100
Heavy apps / grazing: ~$15–$35
Late-night snack add-on: ~$4–$10
What can change the price:
Service style (drop-off vs. staffed vs. plated)
Rentals (china/glassware vs. eco-disposables), linens, and equipment
Staffing (servers, chef, supervisor), setup/teardown time
Menu complexity, dietary accommodations, and tasting fees
Taxes, service charge/gratuity (often 18–25%)
Ballpark totals for 100 guests:
Potluck / DIY supplies: ~$200–$2,000 (you bring food; budget is for disposables, ice, chafers, etc.)
Staffed buffet: ~$2,000–$7,000 all-in (food, basic rentals, staff, + tax/service)
Plated dinner: ~$5,000–$14,000 all-in
Red Rocks Barn policy (the short version):
We allow outside catering.
We recommend a licensed professional caterer (food safety & insurance), but it’s not required—potluck is welcome.
Please plan to have the catering company you choose handle setup and cleanup within your rental window.
If you share your guest count, preferred service style (potluck, drop-off buffet, staffed buffet, plated), and any must-have dishes, we can suggest budget-friendly approaches or point you toward caterers that fit your numbers.
What’s included with the catered food?
Here’s what’s typically included—and what’s not—so you can plan with eyes wide open:
If you hire a licensed caterer
Drop-off buffet (no staff on site) usually includes:
Hot entrées, sides, bread/condiments
Delivery within a set window
Disposable plates/utensils/napkins (basic)
Serving utensils, chafers & fuel
Buffet setup and food labels
Pickup of their equipment
Usually not included: beverage service, coffee, dessert/cake service, china/glass/silver, linen rentals, busing of guest tables, trash hauling, leftover packaging.
Staffed buffet usually includes:
Everything above plus on-site staff
Buffet monitoring, refills, and food safety temps
Basic busing of guest tables
Breakdown of buffet area
Sometimes included (ask): self-serve water/tea/lemonade, coffee station, cake cutting.
Not typically included: bar service, premium linens/china, specialty rentals, late-night snacks (add-on).
Plated dinner usually includes:
Culinary team + server team
Coursed service to each guest
Water service; often coffee with dessert
Basic tabletop (sometimes china/glass/silver—varies by caterer)
Often extra: chargers, premium linens, custom glassware/flatware, specialty courses.
If you do potluck / DIY
Potluck is welcome here. Plan to bring/provide:
Dishes, serving utensils, chafers & fuel (or coolers/ice for cold items)
Disposable plates, cutlery, napkins, cups
Buffet managers (family/friends) to set up, monitor temps, and refresh food
Setup and full cleanup within your rental time
Haul-away plan
Containers for leftovers and safe food transport
Red Rocks Barn notes
Outside catering is allowed. We recommend licensed caterers for food safety and insurance, but it’s not required.
You’ll have venue access during your rental window; your team can set up food stations indoors, outdoors, or both.
Power is available for warmers
Do you have indoor and outdoor food options?
Yes food can be setup outside or inside. The Mill (upper ceremony space) can be rented separately and tables can be setup for food.
Can we bring our own food?
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food, use your own caterer or choose from one of our recommended preferred caterers.
How does catering work at the venue?
There is a side door the leads to the kitchen and catering tables right inside of the barn, so it causes minimal disturbances to the ceremony or reception.
What are your food policies?
All food service must follow Colorado state and local laws.
What’s the parking and accessibility situation at this venue?
Large on-site parking and guest accessibility will be outlined during your tour and in your proposal so your guests can arrive and move comfortably.
Can catered food packages be customized?
Yes, packages can be customized to fit your needs and you would coordinate those details directly with the caterer.