Wedding Caterers in New Orleans, LA
10 listings · 4.8 average across 465 Google reviews · sources on every listing
Elysian Events Catering
5.0(95)Messina's Catering & Events
4.7(106)12 Seasons Catering & Events
4.9(27)Comparing 10 tabs is a job. VowPetal does it in one chat.
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Wedding Caterers in New Orleans, LA, at a glance
All 10 wedding caterers listed here carry public Google ratings, 6 of them at 4.9 or better, across 465 reviews in total. The most-reviewed listing on this page is Messina's Catering & Events (106 Google reviews).
They work out of New Orleans, Jefferson and Metairie, so travel time to your venue is worth asking about early.
How to choose a wedding caterer
- Confirm your venue’s catering policy first: in-house, preferred list, or open.
- Always taste before booking, and ask what the per-person price actually includes — staff, rentals, cake cutting, tax, and gratuity.
- Service and staffing fees typically add 18–25% unless the quote says all-in.
- Ask how dietary needs are handled without making guests feel singled out.
Common questions
How many wedding caterers are on this list?
This page currently lists 10 wedding caterers in New Orleans, LA. The list is compiled from live Google and web searches and grows as couples plan weddings in New Orleans — it is a working directory, not a static roundup.
How were these wedding caterers found?
Every listing comes from a real search against public sources (Google Places and the open web) and links to where it was found. 10 of the 10 carry public ratings from Google reviews. None are paid placements. Always confirm availability, pricing, and details directly with the vendor.
How much do wedding caterers in New Orleans cost?
We have no published pricing on file for the 10 wedding caterers on this page. Most wedding vendors quote only after an inquiry, and we don't guess at numbers. The reliable move is asking each candidate for an all-in quote for your date and guest count — VowPetal can draft those outreach emails and compare the answers side by side.
When should we book a wedding caterer?
In-demand wedding vendors are commonly booked 6–12+ months ahead for peak-season Saturdays, and earlier in busy markets. If your date is fixed, start conversations early; if it's flexible, off-peak dates usually open up both availability and pricing. The most-reviewed wedding caterers on this page are Messina's Catering & Events and Pigéon Catering.
Can VowPetal help us choose between these wedding caterers?
Yes. Tell VowPetal your date, budget and style, and it searches New Orleans, LA with sources, builds a shortlist on your Wedding Board, drafts outreach emails, and tracks quotes as they come in.