Elysian Events Catering

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above and beyond. We added on the chargrilled oysters which was a genius ideas. We love Elysian. Best Shrimp n Grits in all of Louisiana and I said what I said!

ail, which made the planning process so much easier. They were also very flexible and accommodating when it came to customizing certain menu items, which we really appreciated. On the day of the wedding, the food exceeded all expectations. Every guest seemed to have a different favorite item, which really says a lot about the quality of the entire menu. Multiple guests told us the chargrilled oysters were the best they’ve ever had. The staff was friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the night, and they did a great job cutting and serving both our cookie cake and wedding cake as well. We couldn’t have been happier with our experience and highly recommend them.

l, responsive, and accommodating. The food, wine, and service were outstanding, and we are still receiving compliments from our guests about how amazing everything was. We couldn’t have asked for a better catering experience and would wholeheartedly recommend Elysian Events Catering to any couple planning their wedding.

ays responded in a timely manner, and answered all questions I had leading up to the day. They showed up on time, served incredible food, and didn't leave a crumb in their wake. Thank you Elysian for impeccable service on our special day!

entive to all our dietary needs, helping us make sure there was something everyone could eat for our passed hors d’oeuvres and buffet. They were even willing to make adjustments to their menu for our preferences and needs, like swapping dressings, or putting elements on the side instead of mixed in. I highly recommend them!

quests for my daughter's June 6, 2025 wedding. The food was more than delicious, and they kept the food coming even with our wedding monsoon! When my daughter asked that we do passed food with only one serving station, I was a little apprehensive. Amelia assured me that it would work just fine and all guests would have plenty of food. She made sure it happened! Our guests still talk about the crab cakes and the grilled catfish poboys! They even helped me surprise the bride and groom with a special treat served late night! I would 100% use Elysian Events Catering again and would 100% recommend Amelia and her team at Elysian Events Catering for any catering needs. Amazing people, service and food!

pletely customize my own menu. I needed to find a caterer who would accommodate my outlandish requests, and boy did they! No matter what I threw at them they were un-rattled. Edible flowers? Yep! Pink deviled eggs? Of course. Glitter in the cocktails? No problem! It was a pleasure to work with this company from end to end and the food was absolutely delicious. A big thank you once again to the whole team!

ose if I could). The team was so easy to work with, super professional, and kept everything running smoothly without us having to worry about a thing. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food from hors d'oeuvres to dessert. 10/10 would get married again just for the catering!

were only going to do oyster service with them, but then realized they offer full catering service, and for good value. We wanted a menu of comfort food and southern favorites, and their menu had that covered. There's high competition for good southern food in New Orleans, and us and our guests were amazed at the quality of what Elysian served. Strawberry salad, shrimp and grits, cochon de lait, corn maque choux, bread pudding, all were crowd favs that exceeded expectations. There were just little touches that made the food incredible. Ingredients were super fresh, and the cochon de lait and corn maque choux had a great depth of flavor. Elysian was easy to collaborate with throughout the process. VERY fast and responsive! We're so happy we chose them.

, organized and did everything she could to make our day special. All of our food choices were incredibly delicious and flavorful, and all of our guests raved about the food. Would highly recommend choosing Elysian for any event, you cannot go wrong.

hing was fresh and flavorful. But what really took things to the next level were the cocktails! They crafted the most amazing drinks that had everyone talking. The bar service was fun, professional, and kept the good vibes flowing all night long. They handled our wedding of 125 guests seamlessly, with excellent service and attention to detail. On top of all that, their pricing was very affordable for the quality and amount of food and drink they provided. Planning a wedding can be stressful and expensive, but this team made it easy and absolutely worth it.

. I could not recommend Elysian Catering enough!

mplexity of having Indian food at our wedding and not only did Elysian have a relationship with a great chef but they coordinator the delivery for his dishes as well. We were thrilled with Elysian. They made the catering experience so seamless.

nk goodness for that! Our dream for the food was to share all the wonderful variety of NOLA food with our out-of-town guests, and it showed with every delicious and beautifully presented bite. The day-of staff was friendly and fun - particularly the guys behind the oyster bars who showed our midwestern families the ropes! It was even better than we could have hoped, and it’s all thanks to Elysian.

before we could gather enough information to make a decision, Amelia at Elysian was extremely responsive and helped guide us through every step and option for creating the perfect menu for our guests. With less than a month before the wedding once we got our final guest count, Elysian was able to help us expand our options and help us get the absolute most out of our budget. They even took our input in customizing an hors d'oeuvre option to capture our unique cultural cuisine! I'm glad we made the time to enjoy a sweet heart meal during our wedding, as the food was phenomenal and came out fresh, and our guests are still raving about the food!

, and really brought our catering dreams to life! Our guests raved about the tasty NOLA cuisine, especially the chargrilled oysters we had during cocktail hour. We especially enjoyed the leftovers that were packed up for us by Elysian and delivered back to our Airbnb during our after party by our wedding coordinator. :)

ptions. The food and beverage service delighted our bride and groom and all of our guests. We were having a destination wedding and were able to give everyone a real taste of New Orleans. In addition, the team made my daughter's vision for the beignet dessert bar come to life beautifully! Thank you for making dreams come true, for amazing value and wonderful service.

s than a week before our wedding brunch. Service staff exceptionally friendly and professional. Thanks for making our wedding superb, despite the major plot twist!

nks were all incredible, and we had several guests tell us it was some of the best wedding food they've had in the city. Top notch all around.

ts. All of our guests raved about the food and love have the Southern flare of po boys and shrimp and grits in a wedding setting. Elysian also provided our bartenders and drink mixer package. The hardest part of having Elysian as a vendor was selecting which items to serve from their fantastic menu options, we highly recommend them!

to do a tasting and select from their full menu. The day of the wedding, the staff was not only professional, but incredibly personable as well. We plan to hire them again for future events.

trees, especially the pork grillades and grits. They even helped cut our cake! Highly recommend

a highlight of our day & a favorite among guests!

n were a so responsive and accommodating – a breeze to work with. Their menu and cocktail selections will fit any event. Jenn assisted with providing multiple proposals to accommodate various food allergies and food and beverage preferences of our guests, until the perfect menu was set. As an out of town couple, Jenn worked with our limited schedule on our pre-wedding NOLA visit to prepare a tasting for us, which sealed the deal. Throughout my preparations, Jenn provided key pieces of advice, especially regarding working at Race and Religious! All our guests raved about the food and cocktails including the mini beignet bar. (which we opted for instead of a cake!) The Elysian team were all fabulous and I need to give a special shout out to one wonderful bartender who never let my glass of bubbly be empty. I unfortunately can’t remember his name, but he would see me from across the courtyard and come over with a refill, making sure I got the last glass of the night! I couldn’t be happier that Elysian was a part of our wedding and to have been able to support this local, husband & wife owned catering company! Forever thrilled that they are part of our story!

ime we see a guest they comment on how great the food was. Thank you so much to Elysian for being apart of our day.

we were satisfied. My wife and I will be recommending you guys for all future events! Thanks, The McClellans.

down the menu. We were really happy with everything!

e entire team was incredibly helpful, responsive, kind, and amazing at working within our budget. The food was absolutely amazing—we loved every single thing we tried and had. They had us stop by for a tasting, and it blew us away. They had so many options, and we even picked something from their menu that we hadn’t tasted because we trusted that it would be good. On the day of, they showed up ready to go and didn’t need any direction from us to set up their display. They were incredibly professional and just so good at what they do. At the end of the night, Amelia packed us a to go bag full of a little of everything and gave us a jar of their blackening spice mix to bring back to Austin Texas with us. Hands down the best vendor we worked with, and I cannot recommend them enough. It blows my mind that they are not on the recommended vendor list for our venue (Ogden Museum of Southern Art) since they seemed to know EXACTLY what to do and where to go on the day of. They did not need to ask us a single question. They were able to work with the restrictions set out by the museum (no open flames) and had zero problems with the venue. Overall, I literally could not be happier with them.

edium fanciness for comparative purposes - cocktail attire-type). Working with Jenn, Brandon, Amelia, and the whole team was perfect. We loved all the menu options and getting a chance to sample a few of them was a great experience. Everything we sampled was great, but we wound up completely pivoting to some options we didn't try at the tasting because we thought it would work better for our guests. Loved it - I think anything we picked would have been great, but the items we picked were just right - I can't remember which package we selected specifically, but the hors d’oeuvres were excellent (crawfish pies and alligator sausage were very memorable) and the poboy station was perfect for our event (especially the cochon de lait). We considered doing plated service, but wound up doing buffet style. I think they can accommodate any setup that you would be looking for (family style, etc.) We also ordered the raw bar package and thought it was amazing. We didn't do a lot of add ons (just oysters and all the fixings for those) and it was a HUGE hit for our guests - many of which were coming from outside of New Orleans and had never had big gulf oysters like that before. That said, I have had the pleasure of trying some of the other options like oysters from elsewhere in the country, crab claws, char broiled oysters, etc. from when Jenn and Brandon used to do a booth at Elysian Seafood at the St. Roch market and those options are also fire. You can't go wrong! Amelia does the desserts and they are AWESOME. We wound up doing a bunch of little pies and mini-cakes (like cheesecake, not traditional cake) and those were also a hit. Every one of the desserts was great. My favorites were the cheesecake, key lime pie, and bourbon pecan pie, but you can't go wrong. The service was absolutely perfect. We were obviously busy on the day, but they were great about doing everything we needed exactly at the right time, with very little need for direction from us or, I believe, the wedding planner. The planning process was easy, seamless, and the only hard part was deciding between great options. They are a great option if you want someone who's been there before at almost any venue around New Orleans, worked with almost every other vendor, dealt with almost every configuration, and is a steady hand for this kind of thing. Also, the staff was friendly and so kind to all of our guests (including the drunk annoying ones that you're allowed to be mean to). As far as pricing, they are absolutely fair (if not a steal). I think we got away with spending a little bit less than some of the catering groups in the comparable reputational tier. I would put them a tier above - they actually did a few of my friends' weddings in recent years and, to a couple, we've all had such a great experience and thought it was more than worth the price. Hope you pick them! We will absolutely hire them for our next event and really look forward to seeing them at future weddings in and around NOLA!

ich was much appreciated! Highly recommend booking Elysian Catering for your wedding!

ll of our guests were super impressed with the food and the oysters were a hit. Jen worked closely with our wedding planner to map out the most optimized plan for service and it went off seamlessly. Thank you, Elysian!

was delicious. If I had to recommend one dish you have to add, it would be the gumbo! So yummy!

when we were in town. Thanks so much especially to Amelia and Jen for making our day go so smoothly!

ompliments on how kind and helpful the Elysian staff was. We are so thankful that we had Elysian cater and provide bar services for our wedding!

eception easy since they provided the food, drinks, and all of the serving and bartending staff and management. Amelia kept everything running smoothly, and the servers and bartenders took fantastic care of everyone. The entire team is incredibly thoughtful and sweet. At the end of the night, they sent us home with a box of leftovers and included a jar of their house blackening seasoning, which we are now using at home. I am so appreciative of the hard work that Amelia and the team put into our wedding reception. I would hire them again without question.

eeks later! Communication was always prompt and Chad is so kind and warm that it even comes across through email; it always brightened my day to see a message from Elysian in my inbox or to get on calls with the team. Food was one of the main priorities for our wedding. I wanted to incorporate both my Pennsylvanian and Chinese backgrounds while also heavily showcasing New Orleans cuisine, since this was a destination wedding for all guests, many of whom had never been to the city before. The team worked with us on menu customizations that did just that, including a Philly cheesesteak po boy and Chinese 5-spice pork loin on mantou. When I mentioned that I currently live overseas and really missed regular access to good pickles, Chad/Elysian even threw in pickles and pickled green beans (my favorite!) to the charcuterie board. On the wedding day itself, the team prepared side plates of everything (passed apps, mains, sides, all of it) to ensure that my husband and I would be able to enjoy all the food from this menu we'd taken so much time to plan. We also liked that the mini beignets were served on a 3-tier platter, which allowed us to use it as our wedding "cake". The personal touches and care we felt from this vendor throughout were really such a lovely part of the wedding planning process. Finally, what set Elysian apart from the other vendors we'd sent inquiries to was the communication (very prompt and personal) and value -- besides just the quality, we were amazed at the quantity and variety of food we were able to serve within our budget. I wish we could throw a second wedding party just to be able to work with Chad and Elysian and eat all that food again!