Business Details
Gourmet Catering Services in Montgomery, AL by FDL Catering
At FDL Catering, we blend Southern culinary traditions with Mediterranean-inspired techniques to create fresh, healthy twists on classic dishes. Our chef-owner brings over 15 years of experience working with renowned culinary figures like Charlie Trotter and Wolfgang Puck, combining formal training from Le Cordon Bleu with hands-on expertise in restaurant operations. We prioritize locally sourced ingredients from trusted Alabama farmers and artisans, ensuring every dish reflects our commitment to quality, seasonality, and community support. Our team specializes in crafting customized catering experiences for events ranging from intimate dinner parties to large corporate functions. With a focus on innovation and tradition, we deliver gourmet cuisine that celebrates regional flavors while meeting modern dietary expectations.Our dedication to excellence extends to cooking classes and private chef services, making gourmet experiences accessible to all our clients. By maintaining direct relationships with suppliers like Popwell's Produce and Destin Connection Fish Market, we guarantee ingredient traceability and freshness. We operate with transparency and a client-first approach, ensuring every event is executed flawlessly. Our reputation for reliability and creativity has been built through years of refining recipes and perfecting service standards. Whether catering a wedding or providing weekly meal solutions, we remain committed to culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.
Services
Catering Services
Gourmet To-Go
Cooking Classes
Corporate Catering
Dinner Parties
Event Catering
Highlights and features
- We combine Le Cordon Bleu training with 15+ years of experience working with Michelin-starred chefs.
- Our menus feature ingredients from trusted local suppliers like Bad Goat Greens and Destin Connection.
- We offer customized catering solutions for events ranging from intimate dinners to corporate functions.
- Our cooking classes teach techniques blending Southern traditions with Mediterranean health principles.
- We maintain direct relationships with Alabama farmers to ensure ingredient quality and seasonality.
Services
Catering Services
Customized full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our team creates menus combining Southern comfort food with Mediterranean health principles using locally sourced ingredients. We handle all aspects from menu design to on-site service, ensuring seamless execution for events of any size.
Gourmet To-Go
Prepared meals and weekly market menus featuring chef-crafted dishes. Using fresh produce from Montgomery Curb Market vendors, we offer ready-to-eat and easy-prep options that maintain restaurant-quality standards. Available for individual purchase or weekly subscriptions with rotating seasonal menus.
Cooking Classes
Hands-on cooking instruction focusing on Southern-Mediterranean fusion techniques. Classes cover knife skills, seasonal ingredient utilization, and healthy recipe adaptations. Designed for home cooks seeking to improve kitchen confidence while learning sustainable cooking practices from professional chefs.
Corporate Catering
Custom meal solutions for business meetings, conferences, and office events. We provide breakfast buffets, plated lunches, and snack stations accommodating dietary restrictions. Our service includes delivery coordination and setup for Montgomery-area businesses seeking premium catering options.
Private Chef
Personalized chef services for intimate gatherings and special occasions. Chef Preston creates bespoke menus tailored to guest preferences, preparing multi-course meals in clients' homes. Includes ingredient sourcing, meal preparation, and post-event cleanup for a complete luxury dining experience.
People
Preston Williams
Chef Owner
Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef with 15+ years experience working under Charlie Trotter and Wolfgang Puck. Founded FDL Catering to combine Southern culinary traditions with Mediterranean health principles, focusing on local ingredient sourcing and innovative menu development.
Phillip Carter
Manager Owner
Operations lead managing day-to-day business functions and client relations. Coordinates event logistics, supplier partnerships, and team management to ensure seamless service delivery across all FDL Catering offerings.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, private parties, and family gatherings with customized menus. Our team handles events from 10 to 200 guests across Alabama.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we offer gluten-free, vegetarian, and allergy-friendly options. Our chefs create modified versions of traditional dishes while maintaining flavor integrity.
Where do you source your ingredients?
We partner with local Alabama suppliers like Bad Goat Greens, Popwell's Produce, and Destin Connection Fish Market to ensure fresh, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients.
Can I customize my catering menu?
Absolutely. Our chefs work with clients to create personalized menus reflecting their preferences while incorporating our signature Southern-Mediterranean fusion style.
Do you offer weekly meal services?
Yes, our Gourmet To-Go program provides weekly rotating menus of ready-to-eat meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients available for pickup or delivery.
Reviews (6)
Arieal DeLotte
Oct 26, 2021
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Catered delicious and fresh boxed lunches for my company's staff appreciation day! The presentation was outstanding! Quality was amazing! We had boxed salad, pasta, chicken, and fruit, dinner roll! Our company really enjoyed and we were able to place orders for our vegan eaters! Great job and thanks for the great customer service!
Danette Wetuski
Oct 19, 2021
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I can't say enough good things about Fleur de Licious Catering! We were referred to them for my daughters wedding and we couldn't be happier. You know it's a winner when the guests are coming up to you at the reception and raving about the food. Thank you Chef Travis for a spectacular meal and making our event one to remember! You definitely knocked it out of the park!
Rasheda Davis
Sep 15, 2021
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Delicious jerk chicken and shrimp pasta! Service on point! Customer service the best in town! Definitely worth stopping in and a trying!
Derrick Carr
Aug 18, 2021
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Awesome customer service extremely clean believe me when i say it i did business installs with Comcast and that might be the cleanest kitchen i have ever seen and dang good food if i must say so myself
Anthony Pettay
Jul 28, 2021
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I went in for a food order and tried their jumbalya. It was amazing! The staff is amazing as well. I believed Jordyn helped me and was super polite and even gave me a sample of shrimp pasta.im definatly going back!
Yessica Colin
Jul 04, 2021
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First time here and the food is absolutely amazing - everything we tasted melted in our mouths. Absolutely the best meal we had in a while. They have great variety of food from pasta plates to crawfish etouffee. Prices are great and reasonable. The service we received was awesome- everyone was friendly, and welcoming. We are so fortunate to have this place just a few minutes drive away from home. Highly recommended!
