Business Details
26 Years
experience
Award-Winning Catering Services in Austin, TX
Since 2000, Austin Catering has combined culinary passion with meticulous attention to detail to create unforgettable dining experiences for every event. Our team specializes in crafting custom menus that reflect the vibrant flavors of Austin, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to ensure every dish is both beautiful and delicious. With expertise in weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings, we provide comprehensive services including menu design, rental coordination, and on-site execution.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our 24-year track record of flawless event execution and a reputation built on over 150 five-star client testimonials. As active supporters of local nonprofits like Community First Village, we blend community stewardship with industry-leading catering expertise to deliver exceptional value to our clients.
Services
Weddings
Corporate Events
Social Events
Custom Menu Design
Event Planning
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 24 years of experience creating custom menus for Austin events
- Our team handles complete event execution from rentals to breakdown
- We use fresh, locally sourced ingredients for seasonal menus
- We provide personalized event coordination with dedicated planners
- We support local nonprofits including Community First Village
What people say
Best wedding food ever
Amazing service
Exceeded expectations
Flawless execution
Highly recommend
Services
Weddings
Specializing in full-service wedding catering with custom menus, seamless execution, and personalized planning. Our team ensures every detail from tastings to breakdown is handled professionally, creating memorable experiences for couples and guests. With family-style and plated options available, we accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining exceptional presentation and flavor.
Corporate Events
Delivering sophisticated catering solutions for boardroom meetings, conferences, and executive retreats. Our classically trained chefs create menus that enhance professional atmospheres, from gourmet boxed lunches to elegant cocktail receptions. We coordinate with event planners to ensure flawless service that reflects your organization's brand and standards.
Social Events
Providing comprehensive catering for birthdays, anniversaries, and fundraising galas. Our team manages logistics from menu customization to rental coordination, ensuring stress-free celebrations. With experience handling events up to 375 guests, we deliver exceptional food presentation and service that exceeds social event expectations.
Custom Menu Design
Offering tailored menu development with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Our culinary team collaborates with clients to create unique dining experiences, from southwest-inspired dishes to international cuisine. We accommodate special dietary needs while maintaining artistic presentation and exceptional flavor profiles.
Event Planning
Providing end-to-end event management including rental coordination, floor plan design, and vendor communication. Our planners handle logistics from site visits to timeline creation, ensuring smooth execution. We offer complimentary cake cutting and to-go boxes as part of our comprehensive service package.
People
Kristin Stephens
Director of Catering
With over 15 years leading Austin Catering's culinary team, Kristin specializes in creating personalized menus and managing large-scale events. She oversees menu development and client relations.
KD
Event Manager
As senior event coordinator, KD manages logistics for weddings and corporate events, ensuring seamless execution from initial planning to final breakdown.
Audrey
Event Coordinator
Audrey specializes in client relations and contract management, handling over 20 revisions annually while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
Susan Higgins
Catering Specialist
Susan coordinates themed events and custom menu implementations, with expertise in regional cuisine fusion and dietary accommodation.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We specialize in weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations with over 300 guests.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we create customized meals for gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher-style, and other dietary needs while maintaining exceptional flavor and presentation.
Do you provide event planning services?
Yes, our full-service offering includes menu design, rental coordination, floor plan creation, and vendor communication for seamless event execution.
What is included in your catering packages?
Packages include food, service staff, rentals (china, glassware, linens), cake cutting, and to-go boxes at no additional charge.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for weekends during peak wedding season, though we accommodate shorter timelines when possible.
Reviews (7)
Monika Stefanowicz
May 12, 2022
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We hired Austin Catering for our 3/26/22 wedding and they were amazing! They were able to tweak menu items to make them GF and worked with us and our planner to customize dishes. We did family style for our 50 person wedding and everyone told us this was the best food they had at a wedding! They also provided our chasers, juices, and bartenders!
Amanda V.
Apr 25, 2022
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Hands down the best experience and food! KD is absolutely incredible to work with and created pure magic for our wedding. I was blown away by the tasting, ate every last bite on my plate at the wedding, and got rave reviews from family and friends who all said it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. KD was honestly a rock through the planning process and made me feel assured the whole way through.
We did passed appetizers, a buffet, dessert bar, and late night snack. The 10pm french fries were welcomed life savers and so delicious! My other favorites included the smoked pork tenderloin with orange-serrano reduction, chipotle caesar salad, fried avocado, and ceviche shooters. I also am gluten free and the entire meal was 100% GF, which made people (especially my celiac flower girl) SOOOO HAPPY! I could go on all day. Go with Austin Catering. you won't regret it!
We did passed appetizers, a buffet, dessert bar, and late night snack. The 10pm french fries were welcomed life savers and so delicious! My other favorites included the smoked pork tenderloin with orange-serrano reduction, chipotle caesar salad, fried avocado, and ceviche shooters. I also am gluten free and the entire meal was 100% GF, which made people (especially my celiac flower girl) SOOOO HAPPY! I could go on all day. Go with Austin Catering. you won't regret it!
Aude L.
Apr 25, 2022
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Ok Austin catering hasn't catered for our wedding yet, but this is based off of our experience at the tasting. Will update later after the wedding! The food is phenomenal. We literally couldn't get enough of the mushroom gnocchi I could literally eat it every day and not get tired of it. The steak was rather dry, but the salmon and chicken were delicious so we will likely go with those options. KD seems very knowledgeable and gave us a ton of different options to pick from. The signature cocktails are more affordable than any caterer in town. And they give you or donate any unused food that was kept at a food safe temperature at the end of the event!
Jason Romero
Apr 20, 2022
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My husband and I had the best experience with Austin Catering! The food was delicious, the staff was wonderful and KD made everything so easy. Our wedding guests kept telling us how much they loved the food - especially the honey-glazed, house-smoked salmon! We are so happy we chose Austin Catering for our wedding and would recommend them for any event! Thanks Austin Catering!
Emilee Bunker
Apr 17, 2022
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Giselle and the entire Austin catering team were such a phenomenal choice for our wedding! Communication was smooth from start to finish, and they went out of their way to make sure that everything ran perfectly on our big day. We were blown away by the quality of the food and service - multiple guests said it was the best wedding food they've ever had and we agree! Thank you so much for your flawless execution - we can't recommend you all highly enough!
Rachel Huynh
Apr 11, 2022
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My husband and I had Austin Catering for our wedding on Easter Sunday and it was AMAZING! We had Giselle as our consultant and she was awesome at taking care of us. We had crab cakes, beef medallions and goat cheese stuffed chicken breast and we had so many compliments on food. They are definitely not the cheapest, but SO well worth every penny! We would definitely recommend Austin Catering for any event!
Katelyn Davis
Mar 25, 2022
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We hired Austin Catering for our wedding and cannot recommend them enough! The food was absolutely amazing, and my guests are still talking about it! I was able to work with Kristen and she made the process very easy! The presentation was beautiful and the service was amazing! We also used their bartending services which I was also impressed with! I am so happy we had Austin Catering as apart of our special day!
