Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in New Orleans
Pigeon Caterers has been a family-owned culinary leader since 1997, rooted in New Orleans' vibrant food culture. Our founders, Dean and Jean-Pierre Pigeon, built upon their father's legacy to create a company that combines 25+ years of culinary expertise with innovative event planning. We specialize in crafting personalized menus that reflect both local Creole/Cajun traditions and global flavors, ensuring every event becomes an unforgettable sensory experience. Our team of award-winning chefs, certified nutritionists, and seasoned event planners brings decades of combined experience to every project, from intimate weddings to large-scale corporate functions. We maintain strict food safety standards through our HACCP-certified processes and proprietary training programs, while our partnerships with local vendors ensure fresh, sustainable ingredients.Our comprehensive services extend beyond catering to include venue management, school nutrition programs, and gourmet retail through Le Provisions Market. This diversified approach allows us to serve diverse client needs while maintaining our core commitment to excellence. Our track record with prestigious clients like the New Orleans Saints and Tales of the Cocktail demonstrates our ability to handle complex events with professionalism. We differentiate ourselves through meticulous attention to detail, from creative food presentation to seamless service execution. Our dedication to community is reflected in both our local sourcing practices and our school nutrition initiatives that nourish over 10,000 students annually.
Services
Event Catering
Wedding Catering
School Nutrition Program
Pickup Catering
Delivery Catering
Le Provisions Market
Venue Management
Food Manufacturing
Corporate Events
Holiday Catering
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of culinary expertise in New Orleans' unique food culture
- Our family-owned business maintains strict HACCP-certified food safety standards
- We provide comprehensive services from catering to venue management and school programs
- Our team includes award-winning chefs and certified nutritionists
- We source ingredients locally from trusted partners like Capital City Produce
Services
Event Catering
Our full-service event catering combines culinary artistry with flawless execution. Expert chefs create custom menus blending Creole traditions and global flavors for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Professional staff ensures seamless service from setup to cleanup.
Wedding Catering
Elevate your special day with our wedding catering services. We craft personalized menus that reflect couples' unique tastes while incorporating New Orleans' signature flavors. Our team coordinates with planners to ensure perfect execution of both intimate and grand celebrations.
School Nutrition Program
We provide nutritious, appealing meals for K-12 students meeting federal dietary guidelines. Our menus feature locally sourced ingredients and creative presentations to engage young diners while supporting academic success through proper nutrition.
Le Provisions Market
This retail location offers gourmet foods, fine wines, and artisanal charcuterie. Customers can purchase prepared meals for pickup or special events while exploring curated selections of premium food products and beverages.
Venue Management
We offer access to premier event spaces across southern Louisiana including The Gallery Venue and Whitehall Manor. Our venues accommodate various event sizes with both historic and modern settings for weddings and corporate functions.
People
Jean-Pierre Pigeon
Co-Owner
Co-owner with extensive culinary leadership experience, continuing the family tradition established in the 1990s. Oversees strategic operations and maintains quality standards across all services.
Dean Pigeon
Co-Owner
Co-founder instrumental in transforming Dean's Deli into a regional catering powerhouse. Provides operational leadership and maintains the company's commitment to New Orleans culinary traditions.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and school functions with customized menus and service options.
Do you offer delivery and pickup services?
Yes, we provide convenient catering pickup and delivery options through our Le Provisions Market location.
Are you available for out-of-town events?
Our services extend beyond New Orleans to southern Louisiana with venue management capabilities in multiple locations.
What food safety certifications do you hold?
We maintain HACCP-certified processes and proprietary food safety training programs for all staff members.
Do you provide venue options?
Yes, we offer access to premier venues including The Gallery Venue and Whitehall Manor in New Orleans.
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Reviews (5)
Lily H.
Apr 28, 2022
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I hired Pigeon catering for my rehearsal dinner and the food was amazing. Everything I ordered was delicious. this company would be my catering company for all of my events from now on. they customer service is amazing to. appreciate working with you.
Henah Velez
Apr 05, 2022
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1000% book them and you won't regret it! They catered our rehearsal dinner and welcome party, and Ashley + the team were wonderful to work with. They worked around our many menu changes and dietary restrictions, showed up on time, and had DELICIOUS food. Our guests were so impressed every step of the way! xx
Acid Rain Films
Feb 10, 2022
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Had a two day film shoot catered by them and it was a great experience. A film shoot can be stressful with times constantly changing but the professionalism from Pigeon was stellar. The cast and crew from LA loved the food and I plan on having them cater our two week shoot in April. Amazing and highly recommended.
Cheryl R.
Feb 24, 2021
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I have used Pigeon Caterers for the past couple of years for catering during Mardi Gras. You would think that during such a chaotic event that there would be some type of issue, misunderstanding, etc., but that has never happened. My interaction with Laura Pigeon has been excellent. She asks detailed questions to make sure that my multiple events so smoothly. Also, a shout-out to staff Laura & Chris - they are truly professional and get the job done. I highly recommend Pigeon Caterers! Cheryl R.
John Favaloro
Jan 01, 2021
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My family and I went to a wedding at the Board of Trade this past Friday(April 23).The food was horrible. I walked in and I was met by a waiter with sweet potato on a cracker. I sat down and a waiter came up with cold fried scallops on stick. That was the only food they passed around. Somebody brought a plate of food to me if you want to call it that. One thing was shrimp on mashed potatoes and some pasta dish. Everything was cold. If I ever have a large event I'll never use Pigeon
