Best BBQ Catering in Iowa for the Holidays? We found it.
Go behind the scenes with Heather Henderson (Director of Operations) and Ivan Chavez (Executive Chef) of Jethro’s Barbecue as they reveal how their team fuels Iowa’s top athletic programs—from the Hawkeye football team to Iowa State and Drake. Hosted by Justin Brady on IowaPodcast.com, this episode explores the massive logistics of sports catering, wild athlete appetites, and how Jethro’s has also served high-profile events for figures like President Barack Obama and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson.
Learn how they scale from intimate dinners to 500-person events, why the answer is always “yes,” and the surprising range of food beyond BBQ—from lobster mac to TikTok-famous Dorito pasta.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Iowa’s Love for Athletics
00:26 Jethro’s Barbecue: Fueling Iowa’s Athletes
01:17 Catering for Iowa’s Top Teams
02:25 Favorite Dishes Among Athletes
03:57 Logistics of Catering Large Events
09:18 High-Profile Events and Special Requests
12:32 Holiday Catering and Flexibility
15:57 Conclusion and Acknowledgements
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