The Rafters Restaurant Catering & Events is a family owned and operated business created by Gary Vehmeier and operated by Ross Vehmeier, serving Northern Illinois since 2002. The Rafters features weekly lunch and dinner specials in a beautifully designed restaurant and bar. Included are banquet rooms, off-site catering packages, event rentals.
Located right across the parking lot is our sister, Lena Brewing Company.
From casual lunches to elegant celebrations, The Rafters Restaurant Catering & Events is a destination of it’s own! Visit us today!!
A list of who’s who at the Rafters:
Gary Vehmeier
The Man, The Myth, and The Legend
The Man, The Myth, and The Legend
Tim Reel
Head Chef
Ross Vehmeier
Director of Operations
Director of Operations
Alaina Meeker
HR / Accounting Manager
Kim Boldt
Director of Sales
Director of Sales
Jaime Heddinger
Marketing & Promotions
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