New Orleans Catering Inc

I live in DC and was excited to plan my wedding in New Orleans, but almost didn't know where to start. I asked my stepmother for a catering recommendation. Having worked in the convention business for years, I knew she would not lead me astray. She didn't even hesitate to answer that New Orleans Catering is the best, hands-down, so I knew I was in good hands! Sabine is absolutely fantastic, and held my hand all along the way. She was open to any and all ideas I had, and was always quick to get back to me with answers. When I would try to keep costs down in one area to make up for a splurge in another, she never made me feel pressured to do something more expensive. She was reassuring, and constantly came up with new ideas if I started to question a menu decision (she also knew it like the back of her hand--if I mentioned a restriction or an allergy, she could quickly suggest a replacement or modification). They also worked within a somewhat difficult venue--there could be no open flame, so all cooking had to take place outside in the parking lot. You never would have known; it was seamless and delicious. I'd say just about the only bad thing about working with NOC is that everything on the very extensive menu sounds delicious. It was honestly kind-of hard to narrow it down! I think that the favorite amongst our guests was the Shrimp Napoleon and cheese grits (even self-professed San Francisco food snob friends could not stop talking about it). The grilled filet of tuna was a hit, as were the marinated petite rib eyes and the marinated cajun duck breast. I had decided to get the assorted finger sandwiches for the buffet thinking they would be a boring choice, but good for less adventurous eaters in the bunch--guests raved about the bacon and cucumber ones. In other words, even the less exciting-sounding choices were still great. The tasting experience was also really fantastic. And I honestly had not realized that hiring New Orleans Catering is almost like hiring a wedding planner--they were fantastic about coordinating and making sure that they knew the wedding timeline, etc. Had I not been a destination bride, I may have just foregone a wedding planner altogether--that's how good of a job New Orleans Catering does of making sure everyone knows what is happening and when. To make things even more easy, the bride and groom have a "butler" at the wedding to make sure you are never without a drink and that you don't have to go seeking food. It was fantastic--I had such jitters leading up to the wedding that I had barely been able to eat. As soon as the ceremony was over, I was handed a glass of water. As soon as post-ceremony photos were over, Kevin came over with a plate full of delicious hors d'oeuvres that I scarfed down! There may be less expensive options (honestly, I think that this was the one vendor I never even did a price comparison for--I didn't consider another), but I cannot imagine having used anyone else. New Orleans Catering makes every step simple, and are extremely pleasant and professional. I highly, highly recommend them.

These people are EXPERTS at what they do. Without them, my wedding would not have been as memorable. Aside from the rave reviews my guests gave the food, both the sales director and owner were completely hands on and went above and beyond the call of duty. The reception was 100% flawless. I can't say enough incredible things about NO Catering. I will never use anyone else in NOLA!