Catering Menus
Our one of the top catering companies in Houston has created organized menus so that it's easy for you to find the service style - and cuisine - you're looking for.
Few catering companies will customize but WE DO. In fact, we encourage you to because we believe the best catering menu is the one that's tailor-made just for you.
You should enjoy planning your event menu as much as you enjoy the party itself. A La Carte Events & Catering makes the entire process easy.
What’s Your Party Style?
The type of event you're hosting will help determine your menu.
Cocktail Parties
Cocktail parties range from casual to ultra-sophisticated. They're a good choice if you're entertaining and want to serve nibbles but not a full-on meal, particularly for large groups of guests. Get in touch with A La Carte Events & Catering to avail the best deals on party catering in Houston.
Buffets & Family Style
Buffets are party workhorses and can be lavish, depending on what you're serving.
Family-style is fun and intimate, but not always cost-effective because of all those platters.
Pro Tip: Use melamine platters instead of ceramic for family-style service - they're much less expensive and lighter for your guests to pass.
Plated Meals
Plated meals are the most formal option and add a level of elegance you simply can't get from other formats.
Seated meals typically start with passed hors d' oeuvres. For dessert, you can serve another plated course, have a dessert station (great for minis) or serve passed desserts to encourage guests to mingle after dinner.
Made-to-Order Menus
We love to customize, so use these menus as your starting point. Both your chef and top event planners in Houston will work with you to design a unique menu for your event. It's a great opportunity to get creative.
Looking for a little inspiration? A La Carte Events & Catering's previous custom menus include an all orange & white menu for a UT event, pairing vintage champagnes for a wine club vertical tasting, matching light bites to Scotch for 1,800 guests, and rolling handmade Belgian chocolate truffles in Sephora's signature colors for a grand opening. Oh, did we mention we painted the passing trays in their iconic black and white stripes?
Appetizers and Hors d' Oeuvres set the tone for your event. They're a great way to incorporate splurge ingredients like lobster and caviar into your event and still stay on budget. Pro Tip: Start by selecting at least one vegetarian, one meat, and one seafood.
Salads
All salads are accompanied by warm bread (often mini baguettes or fresh rolls) and real butter.
Entrees & Side Dishes
There's a lot that goes into designing main courses. Some items hold up beautifully on buffets, while others can only be served plated.
Desserts
No meal is complete without something sweet!
Seasonal - Spring/Summer
Time to celebrate glorious spring food! Everything tastes better in season. Why wait? Connect with A La Carte's experts for the best food catering in Houston, TX.
The 2023 Holiday Menu is here! This year it includes seasonal favorites like maple, pumpkin, duck confit, butternut squash and roasted lamb. More than ever, there are comforting (and sophisticated) dishes.
Mexican & Tex-Mex
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Mediterranean
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Upscale BBQ & Pig Roasts
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Action Stations
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Vegan & Vegetarian
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Kosher & Halal
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High Tea
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