PREFFERED CATERING LIST

 

Catering with a Twist

Our Twist is that you get the best of both worlds, phenomenal fresh-seasonal-local cuisine that we call Third Coast Fusion, to the design and artistic element brought to life with the displays-team-attire.  We specialize in artistic plating techniques, stylized food displays (buffet) and interactive creative Stations.  Our culinary team have mastered the art of Third Coast Fusion, by highlighting the bold flavors native to Texas.  When you think of Texas cuisine, you think - BBQ, Southern Comfort and Tex-Mex, now envision these flavors "with a Twist".  Our catering team has mastered elevating these traditional flavors by applying techniques like smoking, brining, marinating and braising.

Our Menu pricing starts out at $18 per person for our “Pure Essentials” menu, this does not include appetizers, however is an easy addition with our Twisted Party Platters or our “Pure Essentials” appetizer displays starting at $5.50.

 

Contigo Catering

Contigo Catering brings the best of Contigo restaurant to your event. We're proud to offer rustic yet refined presentations, warm and gracious service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Our creative seasonal menus reflect our signature style while always being thoughtfully tailored to your taste and preferences. Menus startig at $35 per person.

 

Crave Catering

Family values and unparalleled expertise are the cornerstone of the fine menus that Crave Catering culinary professionals custom design for your event.  Relying on decades of experience, this talented team presents tasteful food in exquisite ways that compliment and accentuate your event at Mercury Hall.  Menus starting at $22 per guest.

 

Dagar’s Catering

Dagar’s Catering is a family-owned Austin staple that has served the Texas Hill Country area for over 65 years, backed by a reputation of dependability, quality food, and the utmost in customer service. Dagar's offers full-service catering, comprehensive bar packages, and a diverse menu sure to suit your needs—whether you have a taste for regional cuisine or more adventurous fare!

 

El Chile Group

The El Chile Restaurant Group offers both full and limited service catering from all of our restaurant concepts. We have everything from a casual street taco buffets from El Chilito to a fully seated formal dinner menu from our coastal concept Alcomar. Our extensive hors d'oeuvres menu from El Alma is ideal for cocktail hour and passed appetizers and El Chile’s fresh squeezed lime and agave margaritas are perfect for events in the Texas heat. 

Menus starting at $15 per person.

 

Maguire Moorman Hospitality

More information coming soon…

 

The Peached Tortilla

The Peached Tortilla specializes in off-site catering and can offer plated meal, family style, buffet and food truck service.  Their menus featured unique but familiar flavor profiles from family style Korean braised short ribs, ginger salmon and bacon jam Brussels sprouts to street food tacos and sliders served from the award winning food trucks.  Peached Tortilla offers full bar packages, which include alcohol, craft cocktails and bartenders.  They also offer the ability to carefully curate vegan and vegetarian catering menus.

Menus starting at $21/person

 

PEJ Events

More information coming soon…

 

Pink Avocado Catering

Pink Avocado Catering was created in 2006 out of a passion for amazing food and service.   We believe that using the freshest ingredients produces the best results. We are tireless in staying abreast of the latest food trends. And we are obsessed with creating customized menus and culinary masterpieces for our clients!  Our custom proposal process begins with finding out what the client is looking for - their favorite foods, restaurants, and the theme/vision for the evening so that our chefs can create their dream menu - this part of the process is one of our favorite parts!  

Menus starting at $25/person

 

Primizie Catering

More information coming soon…

 

Royal Fig Catering

Simple, Seasonal, Fresh – Royal Fig Catering is a scratch kitchen creating upscale American comfort food using fresh, local ingredients from organic and sustainable farms throughout the Austin area.  Each menu is created with seasonality in mind, so your guests will be eating food at the peak of freshness.

Menu Ranges

Plated - $50-60

Family Style $40-55

Stations $35-55

Buffet $25-45

Drop off platters and/or boxed lunches $12-25

 

The Salt Lick

The Salt Lick has been serving the Hill Country and Austin area mouthwatering barbeque for generations.  Our unique flavor dates back to 1967 when Thurman Roberts and his sons built the legendary BBQ pit, which still stands in our Driftwood Restaurant today.  Since then, we have catered to events both large and small, all over the country.  While we love serving our regulars at the restaurant, there is something special about bringing our world-renowned BBQ to a private event.  Indulge your guests in our nontraditional BBQ sauce and treat them to some of the best barbeque Texas has to offer.

Two meat, three side buffets start at $22.95/person with plentiful hors d’ oeuvres , dessert, vegetarian and staffing options available.

 

Vanilla Orchid Catering

Vanilla Orchid specializes in upscale southern comfort providing full-service catering to our partners with decades of chef and culinary experience.  We love creating for large-scale events, cocktail parties, weddings and corporate events of all shapes and sizes.  We perfect each and every opportunity to cater the special events in your life.  Our custom crafted menus from our executive chefs will make your event incredibly memorable.

 

Event Specialists at The Vanilla Orchid are trained and experienced in matching your vision to your budget. We understand the challenges of getting the most out of your budget and will work to provide you with the best options to bring you the most value. We are not the cheapest caterer in town but we strongly believe we provide the most value. Our starting menu options range from $12-$20 depending on portion size, service style, rentals, staffing requirements, food costs, and complexity.

  

Don’t see a caterer that fits your style or budget?  Let us know!  You can also work with Austin’s Elite Staffing or DNA Events to make any local Austin restaurant a full service catering company.  See below for more details:


AUSTINS ELITE STAFFING

Austin's Elite is the premiere, top notch event staffing, coordination and rental company here in Austin, TX and surrounding areas. We provide a level of service to each and every client that is specific to their needs, wants and desires. I want to ensure you we put our hearts into every thing we put our hands on. Our servers, bartenders, chefs, coordinators, brand ambassadors and entire team of event service staff has years of experience in the industry. Our portfolio demonstrates a range of talents, clients and various caliber of events throughout our 13 years in business. We look forward to making magic happen for you!

Bartenders $30-$35/hr

Servers. $30/hr

Kitchen Attendants $30/hr

Event Managers $45-$50/hr

Day of Coordinators $75/hr

Chefs $55/hr

Brand Ambassadors $35/hr

 

Beyond these we have DJs, door men/women, general helpers, private chefs, a fleet of vehicles from trailers to box trucks, and margarita machines. If there is any aspects, human, gear to your event you need facilitated, we have done it all!

 

DNA Events

Be unique and eat unique with dna events, a full-service caterer that works closely with local restaurants and specialty food providers to deliver specially curated menus that suit our client’s individual tastes and styles. In addition to our catering service packages and menu management services, dna events also offers full bar set-up packages, floral services, and assistance in securing other third-party event services.