Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Catering Partner in New Orleans
Founded in 1986, we have dedicated ourselves to redefining the art of catering through innovation, quality, and personalized service. Our journey began with a passion for Cajun cuisine and a commitment to customer satisfaction, evolving into a full-service catering company that serves weddings, corporate events, and disaster relief efforts nationwide. With over 35 years of experience, we combine culinary expertise with operational excellence to create unforgettable events tailored to our clients' unique needs. Our team of seasoned chefs and professionals specializes in crafting custom menus that reflect local flavors and global influences, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of taste and presentation. As a woman-owned business, we bring a distinct attention to detail and a personal touch that sets us apart in the industry. Our disaster relief and institutional catering divisions extend our commitment to serving communities in need, leveraging our resources to deliver meals efficiently in critical situations.We pride ourselves on flexibility, adapting to client budgets without compromising quality, and offering allergen-friendly options to accommodate diverse dietary needs. Our partnerships with venues like The Moore ensure seamless event execution, while our grazing stations, dessert displays, and interactive food experiences elevate guest engagement. Recognized for our reliability and creativity, we have become a trusted name in New Orleans and beyond, with clients consistently praising our ability to exceed expectations. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, we remain focused on one goal: creating memorable experiences through exceptional cuisine and unparalleled service.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Disaster Relief
Institutional Catering
Grazing Stations
Dessert Displays
Seafood Stations
Beignet Bars
Venue Partnerships
Menu Customization
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of catering experience with a focus on innovation
- Our team provides custom menu options with local and international flavors
- We operate a woman-owned business with personalized service guarantees
- Our disaster relief division serves communities nationwide in emergencies
- We accommodate dietary restrictions with allergen-friendly menu customization
What people say
Outstanding experience
Raving about the food
Exceptional customer service
Beautiful presentation
Flexible within budget
Services
Wedding Catering
We specialize in creating unforgettable wedding dining experiences with custom menus tailored to your theme and preferences. Our team handles every detail from tastings to execution, ensuring flawless service and exceptional cuisine. With expertise in both intimate and large-scale weddings, we combine local flavors with global culinary techniques to impress your guests.
Disaster Relief Catering
Our disaster relief division provides immediate mobile catering services during natural disasters and crises. With over 100 deployments nationwide, we deliver three nutritious meals daily using self-contained kitchens and sheltered dining areas. Our rapid response team mobilizes within five hours to support communities in need.
Grazing Stations
Customizable grazing stations feature artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and signature hot dips for cocktail hours or event centerpieces. We design these interactive displays with fresh, high-quality ingredients that allow guests to self-serve at their own pace while creating a social gathering spot.
Institutional Catering
MMC Food Services division manages school and industrial cafeterias with nutritionally balanced, delicious meals. We focus on improving perceptions of institutional dining through chef-prepared dishes that combine health benefits with great taste, serving both small and large-scale operations.
Beignet Bars
Our signature Beignet Girls serve freshly fried, hand-sugared beignets at events with themed costumes and interactive presentation. This New Orleans-inspired dessert experience includes customizable toppings and presentation options to add a memorable sweet touch to any celebration.
People
Alicia Maenza
President
With over 20 years of catering experience, Alicia Maenza leads our team in creating thousands of memorable meals. Her expertise in event planning and commitment to quality ensures exceptional service for every client.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, milestone celebrations, and institutional needs. Our services also include disaster relief catering and venue partnerships for special occasions.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we customize menus for allergies and dietary needs. Our chefs created specialized options for guests with mustard and nut allergies while maintaining flavor and presentation quality.
Do you provide equipment and staffing?
We supply all necessary equipment, staffing, and setup for events. This includes mobile kitchens, dining areas, and serving teams to ensure seamless execution at any location.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for weddings. Corporate events and institutional contracts can be arranged with shorter notice depending on availability.
What areas do you serve?
We cater throughout the United States with primary service areas in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, and New York. Our mobile units can reach remote locations for disaster relief or special events.
Reviews (6)
Sue Shannon
Jun 07, 2022
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Great food! Fabulous staff! Aaron's team was helpful, fun, courteous and right on the mark. 12 seasons did both the bar and menu. And I wholeheartedly recommend them.we wanted local and we got local! Cajun and creole menu that guests raved about! Easy to work with and accommodating.
Pennywell Events
Jun 04, 2022
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I don't think I can say enough good things to convey just how amazing Johnny and his team were! 12 Seasons Catering was so on top of everything and such a pleasure to work with, that they really did make my job so much easier! As a wedding planner, you always hope to have a catering front person like Johnny who makes sure that you know what is going on as far as the kitchen and behind the scenes side.
The food was fantastic, the service was top-notch, and the professionalism even in the June heat, was impeccable! I absolutely will recommend 12 Seasons and Johnny to every bride and groom I can! Cheers to everyone that worked their butts off last Saturday!
The food was fantastic, the service was top-notch, and the professionalism even in the June heat, was impeccable! I absolutely will recommend 12 Seasons and Johnny to every bride and groom I can! Cheers to everyone that worked their butts off last Saturday!
Meg Robertson
Dec 01, 2020
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The communication and help throughout the entire process and achieving what I envisioned for our menu was such a great experience! Aaron was a pleasure to work with- and my guests could not stop raving about the food! It was a true New Orleans experience, which we were wanting with it being a destination wedding. I highly recommend choosing them for all your catering needs- we are forever grateful to have them be such an important part of a day. Thank you so much!
Caroline Parrone
May 25, 2020
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Delicious! Great option for your event catering! Updated 2019: I started my experience with 12 Seasons as a preferred caterer for a venue I worked at and ate the food every weekend for 2 years. Loved the people and food so much that I joined the team a few years later!
Erika Pastel
Jan 28, 2020
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12 seasons was my go to for catering my baby shower! It was a intimate little luncheon and the staff and food were perfect. Everything tasted just as good as it looked, the whole spread was just gorgeous. I meant to take pictures but by the time I got around to it, my guests had already dug in most of the food was long gone. Everyone raved about the deliciousness and a few people were lucky enough to get some left overs to take hone.
I especially recommend their cheese/charcuterie board and their shrimp and grits (any leftovers of those I saved for myself). Baby-to-be was also very happy with my eating choices that day! I look forward to using 12 seasons again for future events and always I always recommend to others for parties big and small.
I especially recommend their cheese/charcuterie board and their shrimp and grits (any leftovers of those I saved for myself). Baby-to-be was also very happy with my eating choices that day! I look forward to using 12 seasons again for future events and always I always recommend to others for parties big and small.
Taylor Michals
Jan 14, 2020
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I cannot begin to say enough good things about 12 Seasons! They truly made our wedding at Stella Plantation so special. As a nervous bride, I never once doubted that Aaron and his crew had everything under control. They were so flexible with us and went above and beyond to bring my crazy ideas to life. Nearly six months later, everyone is still RAVING about the food at our wedding! I am so amazed at what they were able to do within our budget. Looking back at our wedding pictures, I am still in complete awe at how beautiful the presentation of food was - it was truly a centerpiece of the wedding. I would 10/10 recommend 12 Seasons Catering to anyone for a wedding or any other event. If I still lived in New Orleans, I would use them for every event possible.
