28 caterers in New Orleans, LA
We tracked down 50 possible caterers around New Orleans and Metairie, Marrero, Gretna, Kenner, then checked each one against its own website. These are the 28 we could verify. Not a top ten, and not a paid directory.
5 of them (18%) publish their pricing. Those are listed first with the real numbers. The other 23 quote on request, which is normal in this industry, so plan on contacting several to compare.
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Louisiana wedding caterers typically charge $37 to $60 per guest, with the full market range spanning $20 to $200 per guest. These figures reflect only the vendors who publish pricing openly, and premium or luxury caterers tend to require direct inquiries instead, meaning the true market average is likely higher than what is shown here.
The New Orleans caterers list
Elysian Events Catering
New OrleansElysian Events Catering is a full-service, off-premise New Orleans caterer offering wedding buffet, family-style, plated, and cocktail-style packages with local cuisine and optional bar service.
$38/guest – $52/guestCuisine: new orleans, cajun, creole +2Service: buffet, plated, family-style +4Bar service: YesWedding buffet pricing by per-person rate; bar catering also available with additional hourly and staffing fees.
New Orleanslocalseasonalbuffetoyster barfull-serviceLa Bella's Catering
New OrleansLa Bella's Catering is a New Orleans-area family caterer offering full-service offsite wedding catering with customizable menus, bar packages, and included rentals. The business also provides on-site catering at The Crossing, an event venue in Kenner's Historic Rivertown.
$50/guest – $56/guestCuisine: cajun, new orleans, southern +7Service: food stations, grazing tables, passed hors d'oeuvres +2Bar service: YesOffsite wedding catering with tiered per-person pricing based on guest count (50–200+ guests), plus optional add-ons for service items and bar.
New OrleansCajunSouthernfamily-stylefull-servicecustomizableAngelaques catering
MetairieAngelaques Catering is a Kenner, Louisiana caterer offering customizable event menus with Cajun, Southern, and seafood-focused dishes. The website explicitly mentions weddings and cocktail receptions as events they can serve.
$20/guest – $65/guestCuisine: cajun, southern, seafood +3Service: buffet, family-style, small plates +2Catering vendor with per-item pricing for appetizers, sides, and entrees ranging $20–$200; wedding per-guest meal pricing inferred from signature entree range $35–$65.
cajunsouthernseafoodfreshinnovativepersonalDaisy Dukes Private Events
New OrleansDaisy Dukes Private Events is a New Orleans private event space and caterer offering buffet-style Creole and Southern menus for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and other celebrations.
$35/guest – $65/guestCuisine: creole, cajun, southern +1Service: buffetBar service: YesPer-guest buffet catering with optional bar add-on; 20-guest minimum applies.
New OrleansCreoleSouthernbuffetprivate event spacecasualChef Gason | The NOLA Chef
New OrleansChef Gason is a New Orleans personal chef and private dining company offering multi-course Louisiana menus for private celebrations. It is relevant for couples wanting a chef-led, intimate dining experience, though the site does not explicitly list wedding packages.
$125/guest – $200/guestCuisine: louisiana, cajun, creole +2Service: plated, private dining, chef-ledPer-person wedding catering menus with tax and gratuity included.
personal chefprivate diningLouisianaCajunNew Orleansintimate12 Seasons Catering & Events
New Orleans12 Seasons Catering & Events is a New Orleans-based custom caterer with a dedicated bridal focus, offering wedding menus, experiential food stations, and local seafood-forward fare. The company also operates its own all-inclusive wedding and event venue, The Moore.
Pricing on requestCuisine: cajun, new orleans, seafood +2Service: food stations, grazing tables, passed during cocktail hour +2Catering pricing is available upon request only; no published numbers provided.
customNew OrleansCajunseafood-forwardexperientialelegantBacchanal Catering
New OrleansBacchanal Catering is a New Orleans-based, BIPOC-owned catering company offering full-service wedding catering with wine-focused menus, cocktails, and grazing-style food presentations.
Pricing on requestCuisine: mediterranean, global, farm-to-table +1Service: full-service, buffet, family-style +3Bar service: Yeswine-focusedfarm-to-tablemodernboldclassicshareablebacchanalcatering.com600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USABlaine Guillot Private Chef LLC
New OrleansChef Blaine Guillot is a South Louisiana private chef and caterer offering customized Cajun and Creole wedding menus with full-service support. The business provides passed hors d'oeuvres, chef stations, buffets, and plated dinners for weddings.
Pricing on requestCuisine: cajun, creole, southern +4Service: plated, buffet, chef stations +3Bar service: YeselegantupscaleCajunCreoleSouthern Louisianaseafood-forwardFresh Fork Cafe And Catering (Office )
MetairieFresh Fork Catering is a Metairie-based catering company that offers wedding receptions, bridal showers, and other special events with customizable menus. The business emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, scratch cooking, and personalized event planning.
Pricing on requestCuisine: scratch-made, louisiana seafood, fresh salads +2Service: appetizers, specialty stations, breakfast +2Custom catering pricing available by inquiry; no specific dollar amounts published.
personalizedscratch-madelocally sourcedcasualcustomevent-focusedMessina's Catering & Events
New OrleansMessina's Catering & Events is a family-owned New Orleans caterer with 60+ years of experience serving weddings, private events, corporate functions, and festivals. They offer custom menus, dedicated event planning, and service across New Orleans, the French Quarter, Garden District, Kenner, Metairie, and Jefferson Parish.
Pricing on requestCuisine: new orleans, louisiana, southern +2Service: off-site catering, residential catering, plated +3Bar service: YesPricing available only upon request; no published dollar amounts provided.
eleganthistoricNew Orleanscustom menusfull-servicefamily-styleNew Orleans Catering Inc
New OrleansNew Orleans Catering is a long-established New Orleans-area caterer that specializes in wedding receptions as well as corporate and social events. The company offers full-service catering with menu planning, beverage options, and assistance with wedding reception details.
Pricing on requestCuisine: new orleans, louisiana, gourmetService: plated, food stations, buffeteleganttraditionalfull-serviceNew OrleansLouisianagourmetSouthern Hospitality Catering
New OrleansSouthern Hospitality Catering is a full-service New Orleans caterer that handles weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, and other celebrations with customized menus and professional event staff.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, cajun, creole +6Service: plated, buffet, cocktail reception +8Bar service: YesNo wedding pricing published; wedding inquiries require consultation.
southernelegantnew orleanscajunclassicfull-serviceAroma Catering
New OrleansAroma Catering is a New Orleans-area full-service caterer offering wedding-specific packages, a la carte menus, and private event catering. It is led by a Le Cordon Bleu chef and also provides private aircraft catering.
Pricing on requestCuisine: new orleans, cajun, southern +4Service: plated, buffet, food stations +4elegantcreativeNew Orleansfull-serviceprivate aviationmodernRalph Brennan Catering & Events
New OrleansRalph Brennan Catering & Events is a New Orleans full-service caterer offering custom wedding menus, craft mixology, and event planning support. The company emphasizes locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and artful presentation for weddings and other special events.
Pricing on requestCuisine: creole, seasonal, locally sourced +2Service: full-service, custom catering, plated +2Bar service: Yesartisanalseasonallocally sourcedcraft mixologyCreolecustom2Brothers1Love
New Orleans2Brothers1Love is a New Orleans caterer offering contemporary Creole, Caribbean, and soul-food-inspired fine dining for weddings and private events. They provide private chef catering that can be tailored to the couple's venue and event atmosphere.
Pricing on requestCuisine: creole, caribbean, soul food +2Service: catering, private chef, dinner events +1contemporary creolecaribbeansoul foodfine dininggardententLeBrane's Creole Cuisine & Catering
MarreroLeBrane's Creole Cuisine & Catering is a Westwego, Louisiana caterer offering authentic Creole and Cajun-style food for weddings, showers, corporate events, and other celebrations.
Pricing on requestCuisine: creole, cajun, southern +1Service: buffet, family-style, food stations +1No published pricing; menu items priced by pound, seasonal, or market price with add-ons available.
creolecajunsouthernauthentichome-cookedtraditionalNolavore's Commissary & a la Carte Market
New OrleansNolavore is a New Orleans full-service caterer that explicitly offers wedding catering with creative menus built around local and seasonal ingredients. It also operates a Central City a la carte market and to-go ordering option for prepared foods.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, louisiana, regional +1Service: full-service catering, to-go pickup, delivery +3localseasonalSouthernregionalfull-servicecreativePalate New Orleans
New OrleansPalate New Orleans is a boutique New Orleans caterer that provides food and service for weddings, custom events, and private gatherings.
Pricing on requestboutiquecustom eventsprivate gatheringsToulouse Gourmet Catering
New OrleansToulouse Gourmet Catering is a New Orleans full-service caterer offering customizable, seasonal menus for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. The business emphasizes fresh local ingredients, creative Southern and Cajun-inspired dishes, and full-service event support.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, cajun, creole +3Service: full-service catering, food stations, carving stations +4gourmetcreativeSouthernCajunCreolefull-serviceBeauchamps
GretnaBeauchamps is a New Orleans-area restaurant and catering venue led by Chef Damion Banks, offering Creole and contemporary Southern catering for weddings and other events.
Pricing on requestCuisine: creole, cajun, southern +1Service: buffet, attended buffet, plated +1Per-item catering pricing by volume (soups, salads, appetizers, entrées) without per-guest wedding meal pricing stated.
elegantCreoleSouthernchef-drivenromanticupscaleChefs NOLA
MarreroChefs NOLA is a New Orleans-area catering and private chef company that offers customized wedding catering with plated dinners or buffets. The business also provides private chef services, meal prepping, cooking classes, and New Orleans-style seasoning blends.
Pricing on requestCuisine: new orleans, cajun, southern +1Service: plated, buffet, private chef +2Wedding catering pricing available by quote only; only non-wedding Mardi Gras Parade Pack pricing is published.
New Orleanscustomizedpersonalizedelegantfestiveprivate chefChez Nous
New OrleansChez Nous is a New Orleans full-service catering company founded in 1981 that creates custom gourmet menus for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. The business offers delivery and setup, equipment rental, and can arrange servers and bartenders.
Pricing on requestCuisine: gourmet, new orleans, local fareService: custom menus, full-service catering, delivery +3Bar service: Yesgourmetcustomfull-serviceNew Orleansevent cateringJE Banquets Catering
GretnaJE Banquets Catering is a Gretna, LA catering and events company offering buffet/family-style and plated menus for intimate gatherings through larger celebrations. It operates a Wall Blvd space for smaller events and a New Orleans area location for larger gatherings.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, seasonal, custom menusService: buffet, family-style, platedmodernelegantupscaleintimateformalsouthernGraze Dat Charcuterie
New OrleansGraze Dat is a New Orleans–based charcuterie and grazing company that creates curated boards, platters, and custom grazing displays for intimate gatherings and events.
Pricing on requestCuisine: charcuterie, cheese board, seasonal grazing +1Service: grazing tables, charcuterie boards, small plates +1elegantmoderncuratedseasonalcharcuteriegrazing tableSal's Riverside Seafood and Catering, LLC
KennerSal's Riverside Seafood and Catering is a family-run Kenner, LA seafood and event catering company that can provide onsite seafood boils, barbecue, and event support for private gatherings.
Pricing on requestCuisine: seafood, cajun, louisiana +1Service: food stations, family-style, buffetseafoodCajunLouisianaboilbarbecuecasualRommel's Catering Inc
New OrleansRommel's Catering is a New Orleans-area caterer offering portable, off-premise catering for private celebrations, corporate events, and holiday gatherings.
Pricing on requestCuisine: new orleans, cajun, creole +2Service: off-premise catering, buffet, family-style +2Bar service: YesEvent pricing by quote only; sample menu item ranges provided but no wedding package or per-guest totals stated.
new orleanscajuncreoleelegantupscalefamily-styleFleur de Lis Catering
New OrleansFleur de Lis Catering is a New Orleans-based, Certified Green caterer focused on fresh, local, from-scratch menus with strong Cajun and Creole influences. It offers full-service event menus including passed hors d'oeuvres, presentation stations, action stations, entrees, vegetarian options, and desserts.
Pricing on requestCuisine: new orleans, cajun, creole +4Service: passed hors d'oeuvres, presentation stations, action stations +2New OrleansCajunCreolelocalfrom-scratchCertified GreenDvash Catering
MetairieDvash Catering is a New Orleans-area kosher caterer led by chef Linda Waknin, offering personalized menus with Moroccan-inspired dishes and locally sourced ingredients.
Pricing on requestCuisine: kosher, moroccan-influencedkosherMoroccanpersonalizedfresh/localelegant
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