Black Pearl Catering Co.

d for our guests; all staff had two masks on; and each of the apps were so creatively plated to ensure portions didn't touch each other). We had a few people in our party with serious allergies, and they went above and beyond to make sure those guests were safe and got a dish equivalent in experience to the other people. I CANNOT wait to work with Black Pearl again and would highly recommend you do so soon!

ils and Black Pearl did such an incredible job making my Pinterest board come to life! The food was incredible (people are still texting me sporadically saying they're thinking about the boudin egg rolls), the staff was so kind, and Katie was so great to work with and made my vision come to life. It was better than I could have hoped or planned for, especially in light of Covid. I am really picky and hate "wedding food" (I am the most judgy wedding guest of all time my now husband says) and it was paramount to me that our food feel more like dining out in a nice restaurant than eating dry chicken in a banquet hall. I cannot stress enough how fantastic our catering was from the flatware to the napkins to the smoked drum croustades. I love love love Black Pearl! 1000/10 would hire again.

ral food allergies, and they made sure to have a special meal prepared for her. My mom was very touched that they sought her out to make sure she was taken care of. Katie at Black Pearl listened to all of suggestions and concerns, and the customer service was beyond great. I’m so happy we had them as our caterer and highly recommend! I would not hesitate at all to hire them!

r hidden spot in the park and even helped carry chairs to our site. The boxes were pretty and each included utensils, wipes, etc. Katie was incredibly helpful and personable while answering questions during my several phone calls. I highly recommend Black Pearl for whatever your catering needs may be.

it and so did we! Katie was an absolute pleasure to work with!!! I can’t thank them enough.

has been in need. I WISH I had known about them when I got married! I will be recommending them to everyone I know for the rest of my life. If you want knockout food by the best New Orleans has to offer, you cannot go wrong with Black Pearl Catering. STANDING OVATION!

cious, decorative, creative and more. We contracted them for a corporate event in New Orleans centered around the College Football National Championship. My client is always wary of "wedding vendors" as this is a more masculine, business group, but Black Pearl is the definition of "get you a [caterer] that can do both!" It was important that this dinner hit a few marks: not a wedding, not traditional chaffing dish buffet catering, a taste of New Orleans without just the stereotype dishes, and hit the very sophisticated (and littered with dietary restrictions) palate of our group. This is a TALL order for a group of 90+. After months of back and forth with a very patient Katie, we finally came to town for a tasting. She and Chef Walker tirelessly addressed all our dietary concerns without blinking. It was the nicest, most enjoyable experience that completely solidified our choice (and raised the bar frankly too high for me when it comes to other catering tasting requests!). I can’t even explain how Black Pearl was able to create the New Orleans, but uniquely twisted menu for us, but it was absolutely perfect. Action stations with texture, color, sounds, décor – everything was presented so beautifully and part of the price. I highly suggest pairing your Black Pearl catering experience with Cocktail Creative to ensure your bar is up to par with the amazing food. Quinn and the C+C group have an exceptional product and the craft ice, individually hand-smoked old fashioneds, delicate tiny garnishes, unique glassware and recipes made it a night everyone won’t stop talking about. Our event was at Race & Religious (another amazing venue I can’t recommend enough). I would recommend Black Pearl to anyone and if/when we land another event in New Orleans, they’ll be my first call!

and helpful through the whole process. All of our our wedding guests were blown away by the food and the presentation. Highly recommended.

ll substitutions and their outstanding food and service left everyone full, happy and ready to dance the night away. I would recommend Black Pearl to anyone having an event in New Orleans.

special and a reflection of the couple. He even served our favorite Jazz Fest dishes as our late night snacks! The food is out of this world amazing, not at all like your typical wedding/catered food. The food is also displayed so beautifully that it adds decor to the reception space. Black pearl also supplies the bar set up and all staff for food and drink service which is amazing! Everyone that we have seen since our wedding has commented on how AMAZING the food was. We will definitely use Black Pearl for ANY catering needs we have in the future. Walker and Katie are an absolute dream team!

ced that night. We had quite a few out of town “foodies” and it was great to hear that they loved the food. We will definitely use Black Pearl again and recommend them to everyone 🍽🥂

fusion theme for the wedding, and Walker hit it out of the park. It captured a great deal of traditional flavors while still preserving that essence of Cajun food that is authentic to New Orleans. They were very easy to work and very open to any and all feedback during our tasting session.

ests were talking about how good the food was and loved the passed beignets and oysters for our New Orleans themed menu.

The food was absolutely delicious and looked beautiful as well! Our guests could not stop talking about it! Everyone on their team was so helpful and accommodating to our guests which was awesome. We HIGHLY recommend Black Pearl. It was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day!

artisanal twist on traditional Cajun fare provided for a truly incredible dining experience at our wedding. It is not hyperbole or an exaggeration when we say that we had countless guests raving about the culinary delight that they enjoyed at our wedding, and not just in comparison to other “wedding food”, but compared to dining experiences in general. Our guests were offered a premier bite of food at every turn, from the cheese spread to the passed appetizers, the array of main dishes, to the decadent desserts. Using the term delicious would not do it all justice. Backtracking to the planning process, Black Pearl could not stress enough that they were there to serve us. While we let their expertise guide us in crafting our menu, they also accommodated every last personalized detail that we requested. (Side note: do yourselves a favor and schedule a tasting. Your tastebuds will be quite thankful) And sure enough, when the big day rolled around, Walker and his staff executed our menu to perfection. Meanwhile, Katie, leading the charge in operations and logistics went above and beyond, basically doubling as an event coordinator and saw her thoroughly detailed wedding plan for their team unfold before our eyes. Having extensive knowledge of our wedding venue led to the most appropriate layout of different stations, each carefully located in such a way that served our guests in the best way possible. We were so excited to have them as our caterer that we even utilized their services, on somewhat short notice no less, for our rehearsal dinner. True to form, they took an otherwise simple drop off catering order for a small group of people, seized the opportunity, and turned it into a wonderful patio dining experience for us. Because that’s who they are. Katie and Walker have developed Black Pearl Catering Company into the best catering company that you can imagine. They hold themselves to an extremely high standard and it shows. They were an absolute joy to work with both leading up to and on our wedding day. Hire them — you will not regret this decision. You will be amazed at how making this decision will enhance your wedding day to a level that you might not have realized that a caterer otherwise could.

discussed regional delicacies with Walker and Katie who in turn found ways to incorporate those specific flavors into a menu that still has our guests talking! There were even a few particular requests about food allergies and substitutions for some guests that they happily accommodated. If you don’t want the choose column A, B, or C kind of menu that many wedding caterers offer and want something truly special made with fresh ingredients sourced as locally as possible, you’ve found your people!

e best caterer for your wedding can be stressful: no one wants average food at a New Orleans wedding---you want the best! Walker, Katie, and the team made sure everything for our menu was perfect and even helped us customize a menu that encompassed the flavors and cuisines my husband and I have experienced in our world travels while also doing the traditional New Orleans fare better than anyone I've tasted. EVERYONE couldn't stop talking and raving about the food! My only regret is I didn't take more to go of the bbq shrimp and grits or the etouffee for after our wedding because my husband and I finished our box within minutes! We loved the food so much that we are hoping the team will cater a dinner of our wedding favorites in the future for an anniversary (and we have only been married 3 months!). THANK YOU for keeping us well fed on the best day of our lives :)

professional approach made the process completely stress free. Their on-site execution was flawless, and the quality of the food was talked about by all of our guests. Weeks after the wedding, friends are still reaching out to tell us how the food was some of the best they've ever had. I cannot say enough good things about Katie and Walker – book them and you will be so glad that you did.

nd also gave us the best of Creole/Cajun food. They made absolutely delicious mini desserts as well because we didn't want a traditional cake. Everything was personalized and done with care and precision. Our guests had great feedback about everything they served. We felt that the pricing was very reasonable for the excellent quality of food and service we received. Finally, the fact that they provided bar services but allowed us to independently purchase liquor was awesome, as it saved us some money and allowed us to serve only our favorite brands and types of alcohol.

us that it was the best wedding food they ever had. Without knowing my husband and I very well, they listened to our preferences and made an eclectic menu that was perfect for us and within our budget. We loved the little touches like the Fried Rice Jambalaya that was served in Chinese takeout containers. Everything was beautiful and delicious!

lack pearl co. even helped us organize bartenders and a specialty cocktail. You are missing out if you don’t book them .

onths-out, we mentioned Black Pearl had been recommended to us by another caterer that couldn't fit us in on our weekend. The folks at Race + Religious fully backed that decision and wrote them down as our caterer before we even met Katie & Walker. K&W squeezed us in that weekend for a quick meeting & tasting in their home. We immediately loved them and felt like our wedding would be in amazing hands. Their attention to detail on the service and food flavors is unmatched. Katie & Walker's hospitality is outstanding. Oftentimes you go to a wedding and have a standard meal - this was above and beyond. Our guests raved about the food from the first bites, "the best wedding food I've ever had" was a common statement that day. We are so incredibly grateful for finding them and have zero regrets. The entire menu was perfection.Thank you thank you thank you, Black Pearl.

ne of the best vendor tastings we went on throughout the entire process -- you could tell Katie and Walker really listened and understood what we wanted. So, from there, we knew we needed them. Initially, we had our reservations just because Black Pearl was just a bit over our budget. No matter, though, Katie was so patient with us as we worked through cutting down on menu items while also trying to maintain our vision. The day of, we got so many compliments on the meal. People were super excited about the whole roasted pig, and the jambalaya was spectacular! Katie had also previously worked with us on concocting a specialty cocktail, which was also delicious and perfectly suited for the meal. Katie had also created some beautiful menus for both the bar and the buffet table, which we did not expect. I had been thinking about signage for all that stuff in the weeks leading up to the wedding, but we got so bogged down with some of the bigger pieces that it slipped my mind. So it was a nice surprise to see Katie had thought of and taken care of those details, as well. And the food presentation was outstanding. They don't do the traditional chafing dishes -- they went with rustic wood boards and cast iron pans and it fit perfectly with our vibe and the space. On top of that, their staff was courteous, friendly and professional -- my brother and I had some fun conversations with some of the servers and the bartender throughout the night.