Downtown Cape Girardeau’s Premier Event Space

Catering

Experience culinary excellence with Top of the Marq, our exclusive resident caterer, or choose from our approved list of outside caterers to tailor your event's menu.

Top of the Marq

The Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center has partnered with local restaurant and lounge Top of the Marq as the resident caterer. The resident caterer has exclusive access to our state-of-the-art kitchen located on site. Top of the Marq excels at providing all sorts of fare, from elegant entrees to casual appetizers. If you’re interested in working with Top of the Marq, contact us today.

To learn more about Top of the Marq, you can also visit their website by clicking here.

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Additional Catering Options

Outside caterers are subject to additional charges.

In the event that guests are looking for something more specific, outside caterers can be selected from our approved list. Outside caterers have full access to the prep kitchen adjacent to the applicable space. The prep kitchens are to be used for final food preparation, plating, and bussing only. If you’re interested in seeing a list of approved caterers or adding a caterer, please contact us.

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The Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center is downtown Cape Girardeau’s premier venue space. This historic landmark on the banks of the Mississippi River provides multiple in-house event spaces, catering services, state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, and elegant finishes to accommodate guests’ needs.
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Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center

Welcome to the Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center, where historical sophistication meets modern functionality in the heart of downtown Cape Girardeau.