Lucy's Offers Catering with the Soul of Austin
$3,000 starting price
Central Texas
Service area
Cristina Jalava
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Lucy's is way more than just fried chicken! While we are known for for Texas Southern cuisine, we have crafted a wide range of dishes, small bites, live action stations and bars that can take your event to the next level. We pride ourselves on keeping our food and service affordable while showing our clients and their guests a true taste of Austin, Texas. In addition, we offer food delivery & setup, staffing & bar service. We would love to customize a menu for you!
We offer 4 levels of service to fit every need and budget.
❤️Food Delivery Only
❤️Food Delivery with Setup and Breakdown
❤️Food Delivery with Setup, Dinner Service and Breakdown
❤️Full Event Service - Includes everything that is required by our clients and their chosen venue. All
services are customizable to accommodate budget and specific venue/client
needs. •furniture setup/breakdown •table settings •food service
•table maintenance •bartending / bar packages •event/venue cleanup
-Passed & Stationary Small Bites
-Buffet
-Family Style
-Plated Dinners
-Action Stations
-Raw + Grilled Oysters
-Dessert + Dessert Stations
-Bar Services
-Late Night Snacks
Woman-owned Business
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Details
Cuisine
American
Southern
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Cristina Jalava
Owner
I have been catering weddings in the Austin area for over 20 years. Lucy's Catering was organically created over 10 years ago when regulars at our restaurant begged us to cater for them. Their wedding was a huge success and the rest is history! With our chefs and staff we are able to provide an elevated culinary experience with the comfort of Southern cuisine that Lucy's is known for. My goal is to create a memorable experience for both my clients and their guests and I am very proud of both our product and our service. Cheers!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.053 reviews
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Lucy’s Fried Chicken received rave reviews for their catering services at weddings, with guests praising the delicious food that exceeded expectations and the professional, attentive staff led by Cristina. They were lauded for their helpfulness, communication, and flexibility throughout the planning process. Guests particularly enjoyed unique menu items like chicken & waffle skewers and raw oyster bars, with some even labeling it as the best wedding food they've ever had. Despite a minor issue with table placements, Lucy’s team quickly resolved it, showcasing their efficiency and commitment to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for couples and guests alike.Review photos
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Rachel N
5.0
1/10/2025
We booked Lucy's for full service catering at our November 2024 wedding and they did not disappoint! Cristina was so helpful from the start. She was quick to respond to any questions and also provided us with a delicious and informative tasting. The food on our wedding day lived up to the tasting that we had! For cocktail hour, we had chicken & waffle skewers, deviled eggs, bacon wrapped shrimp, and an oyster bar. Our guests loved all of them and the oyster bar was a huge hit! For dinner, we had fried chicken, steak bavette, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dinner rolls and for dessert we had tiramisu, banana pudding, and tres leches. Everything was delicious and we received compliments on the food from multiple guests! There was only one hiccup, which was that several tables did not have enough chairs and table placements for all guests assigned to the tables due to the fact that the layout was not cross-checked with the seating chart. However, Lucy's team quickly resolved this problem once they were notified by guests. I was not even aware that this was a problem until after the wedding, which was good. Therefore, I will still give them 5-stars as they were able to identify the problem and solve it. Overall, we really enjoyed having them on our special day and would recommend them to future brides!
Amy M
5.0
11/23/2024
My daughter's backyard wedding was an absolutely perfect evening. The food from Lucy's was delicious, and everyone enjoyed it. I've had so many compliments from friends and family. The staff was spectacular and ran the event so smoothly. The end of event clean up far exceeded my expectations.
Cristina offered patience and guidance through the planning and execution of the event. She made the process easy and alleviated so much stress.
I'm not in a hurry to throw another big backyard event, but if I do, I'll be calling Lucy's Fried Chicken!
Any questions?
Madeline L
5.0
11/19/2024
Lucy’s did a phenomenal job at our October 2024 wedding!!! They handled all the setup and breakdown and did everything perfectly and with efficiency. Not to mention they are very competitively priced versus other full service caterers in the Austin area.
Cristina was so sweet and easy to work with leading up to our day! She was extremely communicative and patient even when I had a million questions/ menu changes.
Most importantly - the food was absolutely spectacular. People still make a point to tell us how amazing the food was and multiple professional chefs who were our guests told me it was “the best wedding food they’ve ever had.” The grilled vegetables were a stand out as well!
My husband and I are both foodies but still wanted to honor our Texas roots at our wedding. They helped us craft a menu that was both upscale and true to us. Going to oyster bars and attending oyster tastings was a big part of our dating life and we really wanted to incorporate that at our wedding - which is ultimately why we went with Lucy’s. We had the raw oyster bar for cocktail hour and our guests adored it and we also heard multiple compliments about the shucker on staff.
10/10 highly recommend Lucy’s for your wedding or event!
Erin M
5.0
10/23/2024
Top notch service, start to finish! Cristina and the Lucy's team provided impeccable service and communication throughout the entire process- and I had a TON of questions.
We felt so taken care of on the day- of. The Lucy's team kept our desserts warm for us and even brought us a special glass of wine with our plates at dinner. The guests raved about the food- would highly recommend to anyone!
Bekah B
5.0
10/16/2024
I could not begin to express the appreciation and gratitude that we have for Lucy's Fried Chicken. We were not sure what to expect out of looking for vendors and were nervous about the process. After talking with a few other places, we decided to check-out Lucy's. We were put in contact with Cristina who was there for us through every step of the process. Christina scheduled our tasting at their South Congress Location and provided a relaxed environment. She was present and communicative up to the wedding and even went out of her way to check -up on us after our big day.
The food itself is not just inspired by southern dishes but truly is home cooked southern food with an upscale twist. Cristina and her staff were great with providing us with options and ideas. If for any reason there was something not available or out of our budget, they were quick with great alternatives. On the day of the wedding the food was EXACTLY as discussed. The hors d'oeuvres were impeccably plated. The staff was great with our guests and made sure to walk around and evenly disperse the starters. The staff even made sure that my wife and I were served starters as we mingled with our guests and had photos done. We chose to do buffet style and the food was presented beautifully and was well organized so people were able to efficiently get their plates. The staff was also attentive enough to have a pre-set plate for my wife and I so that we could enjoy our guests.
There are very few words that could express how truly great of an experience we had with Lucy's Fried Chicken. One example of how they continue to go above and beyond is that our one year anniversary is coming up. I reached out to Cristina about recreating our wedding meal and if that was something that they offered. Cristina not only remembered who we were but was able to coordinate a dinner for us at their South Congress location. They continue to uphold their reputation of quality service and thoughtfulness.
If you are looking to work with a vendor that is low pressure, knowledgeable, professional, works with your budget, LGBT friendly, truly cares about you and your experience, and has delicious southern food then Lucy's Fried Chicken should be the only choice on your list.
Louana P
5.0
10/14/2024
We had the best experience with Lucy’s. All communication from the start was professional and fast. We loved their food so much during our tasting, we booked for our rehearsal brunch as well. Staff took very good care of us! It is a family of staff and you are being taken care of like you are part of the family.
Catering at The Videre Estate was delicious and professional. Cristina came to personally check on us. We are already wanting to take a trip to eat at the restaurant again.
Robin Y
5.0
10/04/2024
Just AMAZING!! Lucy's Fried Chicken came out to The Videre for a wedding, and they are one of the best vender team's I've seen in a while. From coordination to bussing to the food itself, it was all spectacular. I cannot recommend them enough!
Dusti K
5.0
8/26/2024
Highly recommend using Lucy’s. Cristina and her team were wonderful and easy to work with. The food was amazing. Everyone is still talking about it. Everything was hot and delicious, and of course looked beautiful. Their staff can’t be beat. I can’t wait to book them for my other daughter’s wedding. We can’t thank them enough. The food was so good my friend booked them for their wedding too.
Sherry M
5.0
6/16/2024
Lucy’s did an amazing job!!!
From the start, Lucy’s was great to work with. Cristina worked with us to get the menu and price point we wanted!
The food, the service, bar service was outstanding! Everyone raved about the food! Loved the choices!
In fact people that attended the rehearsal dinner at the Austin Club said the food at the reception was so much better!!
Thanks again for helping to make the day so very special!!
Carly C
5.0
5/28/2024
Cristina was excellent from the beginning, she was very flexible. She was perfectly okay with me changing my mind several times and seeing what different prices and packages would look like. The food was absolutely delicious, the place was cleaned exceptionally well, and the service was great. 10/10 would recommend.
julia w
5.0
5/02/2024
Lucy’s was the PERFECT choice for catering our wedding. We are Lucy’s fans, but introduced our family and loved ones to it on our big day. The food is always delicious (we offered fried chicken, grilled chicken, and beef along with many sides). As the bride, Lucy’s worked wonderfully with the coordinator. Food was too tier (so many guest complements of fantastic wedding food).
Liz B
5.0
5/02/2024
Lucy's is absolutely delicous! Cristina was an amazing host at tasting and sharing their menu. We had amazing reviews from all of our guest on how great everything was. There was so much food, our familiy of 6 was eating on it for days after.
Ashlee A
5.0
4/21/2024
Highly recommend Lucy’s and cannot thank their team enough. Our guests are still raving about the delicious food and about the professional and friendly staff. Many asked to come over the next day to snag leftovers! Thank you for being apart of our special day and for all the help in planning. Thank you for making our dream menu a reality..all within our budget! Hope to work together again on a future event!!
Amber S
5.0
4/15/2024
Lucy’s fried chicken was the BEST choice we could have made for our wedding!! Cristina and her team were amazing! She went above and beyond taking the best care of us from the moment we had our tasting, through our wedding day. The food was INCREDIBLE. All of our guests were raving about how good it was. There was something for everyone. We had the chicken and waffle skewers as a late night snack which was a big hit! Her team even made sure that my husband and I had a to go plate made for us when we left for the night so that we wouldn’t miss out on any of the food we had picked. We can not recommend them enough!
Kimberly N
5.0
4/15/2024
Our wedding planner recommended Lucy's Fried Chicken to cater our wedding at Pecan Springs Ranch and we couldn't have been happier with them! We worked closely with Cristina to create a crowd pleasing menu. We choose to do a buffet dinner with a dessert and a french fry late night snack. Our guests raved about the food! Cristina helped us create a menu that catered to all guests with dietary restrictions. We also used Lucy's for our bar service as well, which they did an excellent job. I had a few guests come up to me after to rave about the bartenders and how professional they were. They even were able to create fancy mocktails for a few of our nonalcoholic friends, which were not on the menu. Cristina and her team were so easy to work with. I highly recommend them!
Austin D
5.0
3/16/2024
We received so many compliments on the food, and it was fully justified as everything turned out as perfect as I can imagine. Honestly, I feel the gratuity I provided wasn't enough to truly express my thanks.
The professionalism, patience, and staff were impeccable and all I can hope is to spread the recommendations of Lucy's catering to everyone that I know.
Reed D
5.0
2/16/2024
If you choose Lucy’s Fried Chicken to cater your wedding, you and your guests will be very happy you did. We love Lucy’s food, so we were thrilled when we found out they cater weddings. The catering menu is extensive, and we were able to get some of our favorites from the restaurant (fried chicken, grilled vegetables, banana pudding) and some items that are only available on the catering menu (like the beef bavette and appetizers for our cocktail hour like bacon-wrapped shrimp)—guests were literally following around the servers to get their hands on those. The food was excellent, and we received quite a few compliments from our guests on how much they enjoyed it (not something you usually hear about wedding food).
Beyond that, Lucy’s is a full-service caterer, so we got great service staff through them as well. We also hired them to do the bartending and were very happy with the job they did. The catering coordinator Cristina was a joy to work with, and she was super attentive and accommodative throughout the process, helping us get exactly what we wanted. She even gave us some great advice that likely saved us a bundle (things like whether renting glassware is worth it).
We feel like we received excellent value for our money in hiring Lucy’s, and we would recommend them for both food and bar catering services to anyone!
Ariel R
5.0
11/11/2023
Lucy's was the perfect choice for our wedding! We had many changes and questions all of which Christina, the Director, herself was willing to go over all of it with us. Their buffet style serving was really great for us considering we had people with different dining and dietary preferences so this really helped accommodate it all. I cannot recommend them enough! We also did our bar service through them since our venue only had one approved bar service or through a Full-Service and verified catering service. It's easy to see why Lucy's is approved and have been working with our venue, Shiraz Garden in Bastrop for a while. Thank you Lucy's!
Kathy G
5.0
10/24/2023
Cristina and the Lucy's team took just the BEST care for our wedding back in March. Prior to booking our food and bar vendor, we knew we wanted a non-traditional wedding menu, so we served fried chicken as our main course with all the fixins for the event.
The team invited us into their restaurant in South Austin to try out their food and make sure the drinks we selected were going to be perfect. Cristina and the team even created a "take out box" crawfish fried rice to honor my cultural side as a late night snack for the end of the night!
Please, please, please book this crew! They're the epitome of southern hospitality and your booking will continue to support local businesses that keep Austin funky and weird.
Arielle M
5.0
10/22/2023
Lucy's was everything we could have wished for and more! Cristina was a dream to work with - her attentiveness, communication, willingness to accommodate requests, and even her support during the process were truly lovely and remarkable. Lucy's did our passed appetizers, buffet, tres leches and lemon bar dessert, and late night snack of spicy fried rice. The fried rice was even served in the appropriate containers and we provided stickers with the theme of our wedding and Cristina and her team graciously stickered all the late night snacks - it looked so cute and tasted even better. We did a buffet for the food as we took a group picture with every single table prior to them getting in line - the flow was perfect. I also have some weird dietary requests, including only eating kosher chicken, and Cristina and her team made my wildest dreams come true - they made me fried chicken with kosher chicken and no butter milk - IT IS LITERALLY THE BEST THING I'VE EATEN IN 9 years. I could go on and on about how delicious and perfect the food and bar service were (we also worked with Cristina to provide the bar staff) and I hope to have an opportunity to get to work with Cristina again. For the bar Cristina helped organize two frozen margarita machines we wanted too; she went above and beyond. THANK YOU, thank you, CRISTINA! Couldn't recommend Lucy's enough for the perfect Austin caterer.
Mitchell W
5.0
10/04/2023
Worked with Cristina- she’s been awesome, very efficient, and great attention to detail. Her staff were great, we used their bartending services as well. Get the chicken and waffle skewers and the deviled egg appetizers, they’re amazing.
Dawn O
5.0
9/09/2023
Lucy’s Fried Chicken did a fantastic job catering my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding! Working with everyone was great-from the owner, Cristina, for the tasting, menu decisions and tasting, to all the folks who set up, served and cleaned up-everyone was super nice and professional. The food was so delicious and all our guests loved the authentic Austin vibe! I compared prices and really think the value for dollar was unbeatable with Lucy’s.
Gregory K
5.0
4/05/2023
Cristina and the team at Lucy’s were truly amazing with the planning and execution of our wedding at Prospect House! A couple weeks later and our guests can’t stop telling us how great the food was! By default, we never thought we would have raving reviews about our wedding food, but none the less, everyone thought it was spectacular. Cristina and her team were super responsive and helpful in the planning process, which we were doing on our own, and answered all of our questions. They curated a menu based on our tastings, guest count and accommodated all guest allergies. Not to mention we also ended up hiring them for the bar too! They were super helpful with our signature drinks including sourcing espresso for espresso martinis. We can’t recommend Lucy’s as both a caterer and bartender enough!
Annie V
3.0
3/23/2023
We got lots of compliments on the food and overall service at the reception. They visited the venue before hand and worked very well with our venue. The servers did a great job of set up and clean up
The only down side: Gratuity wasn't added till the end of the reception. We were under the impression that it had already been paid with the main bill until the server found the groom and asked him to sign for the charge during the party. There were some changes to administration during our planning period, so it's possible we forgot to ask about it during the transition. Just make sure you're clear about all charges. It's not fun to be hit with another $1000 during your party.
Hailey B
5.0
10/18/2022
If youre in Austin, you know Lucys! If not, they have the best fried chicken! Not only was the food delicious, but the staff was so helpful both before the wedding and the night of. They went above and beyond bussing tables and keeping everything looking great! We went for the chicken and waffles late night snack and I cant tell you how many compliments we got. It was amazing! Justine and her team were so great.
They also have tons of other options on the menu other than just fried chicken, highly recommend checking them out!
response 10/20/2022
Thank you for the amazing review! Hope to hear from y'all in the future! :)
Kristen S
5.0
9/21/2022
Lucy’s did a fantastic job catering our wedding! Their food fit the vibe of our wedding perfectly. Justine and and Lindy were so patient and helpful while selecting our menu. We went back and forth quite a few times, but they gladly made whatever changes and gave recommendations as needed. And the food was absolutely delicious!! We got so many compliments about the food. I definitely would recommend them for any wedding!
response 09/26/2022
Thank you so much for the great review! We hope to hear from y'all again in the future! :)...
Elessa J
5.0
5/31/2022
AMAZING, is all I can say. From my very first conversation about inquiry to the day of my wedding. So many different options to choose from. The food, DELICIOUS. Everyone all night was raving about the food, people kept going back for seconds and even thirds! I’m so glad I actually had time to sit and eat the food because I would’ve been real sad if I missed it. Stop your search and book Lucy’s!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.
response 05/31/2022
Thank you for the great review, Elessa! We are so glad you enjoyed everything, and it's be...
en great working with you. Congratulations! :)
Hayli S
5.0
5/28/2022
Justine is a badass at her job. She was always in contact with us to answer questions and adjust quotes. My husband and I don't live in Austin, so we had never tried the food before. I just knew that 1, the options looked really fun and 2. it was in our price range! Our tasting at Lucy's was absolutely incredible and the place was such a vibe that we would have stayed there to drink all day if we didn't have other tastings to get to! We tried both fried and grilled chicken and a plethora of sides to determine what we liked the best. I'm pretty sure I died and went to heaven when I tried that first bite of gravy. My husbands only critique is that his mom's fried chicken was slightly better (spoiler, she wasn't offering to fry chicken for 140 people. ) Justine very sweetly told us that collard greens don't always go over the best, but also trusted our judgement when we said it would be a hit!
Justine went on maternity leave during our planning process but we were never left in the dark, And from a super organized, planning, type A person like myself- she did one more thing I wish more vendors would do- A VACATION RESPONDER on their emails if it was the weekend or they were dealing with a big event! Yes you want your vendors to be responsive but they don't need to worry about checking if there is garlic in the sweet potatoes for me if they're working another event! I so appreciated this level of thoroughness.
Lucy's wasn't on the preferred vendors for my venue, but they were familiar with the restaurant and open to making it work. Lucy's did a site visit and planned with the venue team. I had the slightest bit of nerves knowing they had never worked at our venue before, but it went so well that the venue owners have added them to the preferred list! As a person who loves connecting others, this makes my heart happy!
Ok, the actual food. OMG everybody raved about it! We had a few WOW factors at our event, but the food was definitely mentioned the most. Many comments of "the best wedding food they had ever had." One friend noted "chicken at a wedding is always dry. This must be the first wedding I've ever been to with wet chicken." Everyone raved about it. Another friends husband said there was a moment after everyone had the first bite of just absolute WOW. We served fried and grilled chicken, collard greens, texas caviar, mashed sweet potatoes, lonestar beer gravy and cornbread with tequila butter. I think I heard votes for every single dish as the favorite- and I loved hearing people say they tried greens for the first time! We didn't do any apps for our wedding, but I knew even if someone was hungry while they waited, they would forgive us after dinner!
OH! And we did dessert with them as well which was AWESOME. We didn't get to try the desserts, as they are just for catering, but at this point we trusted Lucy's and just went with it. And let me tell you, it was a hit! One of my favorite memories is my husband behind me on the dancefloor with a lemon bar in hand! We ended up having some food and dessert left over and man were people thrilled to see that at the after party! Nothing like seeing your loved ones pretty buzzed walking around with a chicken leg in hand!
Oh, and it was a GREAT value! Right about $26/ person for food AND dessert! Talk about a good deal!!
I could write another five paragraphs. Just do yourself a favor and book the tasting, and pack your stretchy pants.
response 05/30/2022
Thank you for the great review, Hayli! I am so glad y'all enjoyed everything. It was great...
working with you, congratulations and hope to hear from you in the future!
Rey E
5.0
5/24/2022
We would highly recommend Lucy's Catering - Lucy's Fried Chicken to anyone needing catering services for their event! It was a complete joy to work with Justine, as well as the entire staff at our wedding! From our initial request to final clean up, the entire staff did a fabulous job!
Justine was very prompt to answer all our questions, responded quickly to all our requests for information and pricing. We got the opportunity to visit their restaurant in south Austin and the food was amazing, and the food that was served at our wedding was even better!
The staff that worked our wedding was very professional, friendly, courteous, and went above and beyond to ensure we had nothing to worry about with regard to the food, drink and dessert.
We can't thank the entire staff at Lucy's enough! They made the booking and execution of catering for our wedding a 5 star experience at a very, very reasonable price!!!
response 05/24/2022
Thank you for the great review, Reynaldo! Congratulations and we hope to hear from you in ...
the future! :)
Joanne F
5.0
4/30/2022
We planned a 2-hour cocktail celebration rather than the standard hour, and were looking for a caterer with great appetizers. Lucy's has amazing appetizers, and we were so excited they have tuna tartare - our favorite food.
We worked with Justine, she was very responsive, accomodating and professional over the extended period we worked with her. She knew all the right questions to ask and guided us to the perfect menu.
Our tasting was delicious, and we had plenty of leftovers. On the day of the wedding, Lucy's did a fantastic job. They showed up early, easy to work with and packed up all of the leftovers at the end of the wedding.
Our guests loved the food and commented on how great the staff was. The presentation was even better than we envisioned. We highly recommend the oysters - they were a big hit!
response 05/02/2022
Thank you for the great review, y'all! Hope to see you in the future :)
Elizabeth D
5.0
2/21/2022
From start to finish Lucy's was great to work with on our wedding. Justine was very prompt with responding to emails. They arrived on time to our venue and hardly needed any direction or help. They were very polite and went out of their way to help with cleanup and making sure the bride and groom didn't miss out on food.
response 02/21/2022
Thank you so much for the review! :)
Alex V
5.0
12/07/2021
When we looked for a caterer for our wedding we wanted to avoid the usual TexMex and BBQ that Texas weddings usual Feature. We were so thrilled when we saw one of our favorite restaurants in Austin, Lucy’s Fried Chicken catered. We eagerly reached out and it was such a pleasure working with them.
We originally were going to have our ceremony in 2020 and had to postpone till 2021. That extra wait was no problem for Lucy’s staff. They worked with us and made sure a year later they would have everything we needed.
Our guest were so surprised when they say Oysters and the Chicken and waffle skewers would be the appetizers. They were gone in mere minutes. The main course was a huge hit with our guests and they couldn’t stop raving about the sides.
Lucy’s definitely contributed to our unique night and made the night that much more special to us. They were a pleasure to work with and never missed a beat. The staff and Chef were professional, easy going, and attentive. If you want a different type of food, and one that your guests will still talk about days later, go with Lucy’s. They will make it delicious and fun.
Thank you Lucy’s!
Alex+Carolyn
Nahomy N
5.0
11/10/2021
Lucy's was absolutely phenomenal from beginning to end. My husband and I can't thank them enough for all their hard work, kindness, and patience throughout the entire planning process. Initially we were with a totally different venue that had a small list of vendors, and I was eyeing Lucy's long before we even booked the venue. I'm glad that they were on that list. We switched venues about 2 months after we booked Lucy's, and I was panicking and freaking out that we wouldn't be able to keep them as our caterer. However, after frantically calling Justine, thankfully they were still available with our new date and venue! The taste testing was phenomenal, easy, and affordable. We were given so much great food during our tasting, and luckily, we were able to take the leftovers home! Justine was very sweet and answered all our questions in stride and was able to accommodate for us a couple of things! My family is from Guatemala, and I wanted to provide coffee from my parent's home country. Justine & Lucy's were kind enough to let us bring our own coffee to provide for the staff to serve (and at a reduced rate which was very kind!). I can't thank them enough for that extra little touch, it doesn't seem like much, but my family RAVED about the coffee and how well the staff handled it. When it came to the day of the wedding, the staff was PHENOMENAL!! My husband and I were blown away by how great the staff was! We walked up to the buffet line barely grabbing a plate, they immediately stopped us saying they already had our plates prepped. They brought the food up to us, drinks, and everything. They were so observant and would swiftly take away any dirty/empty plates, check in on us frequently, and ensured everything went smoothly. When it came to cake cutting, I was worried I wouldn't be clear enough because our wedding was a bit crazy, but the staff didn't really bat an eye and quickly started the process and made it super easy. Prior to the big day, I asked Justine if we could provide tupperware for any leftover food. We were able to do so and brought it up, the staff had prepacked so much of the food, we didn't have enough containers!! But they provided the aluminum containers for the extras, and we took it all home. So many of our guests didn't show up on the day of, we were left with a week's worth of food even after splitting it up amongst my entire bridal party and family (over 20 people). I'm really glad that they let us take the food home. It kept many of our family and friends fed for a while :) If you're looking for great, filling, comfort food that all family will enjoy, please consider Lucy's!! My husband and I are very big on supporting local businesses, and we were so happy we chose them over anyone else. All of my family raved about the food and how fantastic the staff was, my husband and I can't stop thinking about how great everything was, and how they truly tied the day together making it as amazing as it was. And the best part about Lucy’s, is that you can have your wedding food again for future anniversaries! Thank you, Justine and Lucy’s, for making everything truly perfect! <3
response 11/11/2021
Thank you guys for the great review, we really appreciate it :)
I am so glad y'all enjoy...
ed everything and were happy with the service. Congratulations and we hope to hear from you guys again in the future.
Justine + Team Lucy's
Jennifer T
5.0
8/05/2021
We love Lucy’s Fried Chicken for dinner any time, so when we started looking for caterers, I was happy to find that they had an extensive catering menu filled with delicious options above and beyond their restaurant offerings. We’re big fans of comfort food and didn’t want to be too fussy with our wedding menu, so this felt like a perfect option. We had some great options for passed appetizers like baby crab cakes and mushroom tartlets, as well as chicken and waffle skewers that were a big hit. The buffet was fun and tasty, and despite their focus on good chicken they also had a bavette steak option that was tender and served with a lovely horseradish cream sauce. Top it off with roasted veggies, mac and cheese and corn bread, and the meal was to die for. We had opted not to have a cake so instead we had a spread of mini desserts AND a super fun s’mores station with delicious gourmet marshmallows that was a great cap to the night. The desserts got the thumbs-up approval of my friend’s 12 year old son, so you KNOW they were good. They also had lots of other great activation station options that we didn’t take advantage of, like oyster-shucking stations and the like that sounded really fun. I’d highly recommend Lucy’s for any event.
Erin N
5.0
10/30/2020
Lucy’s Fried Chicken catered our wedding on May 4, 2019 and I cannot recommend them enough. Justine was amazing to work with. She knew the right questions to ask to make sure we were all on the same page with our expectations and she was even able to anticipate questions we didn’t know we had yet. Our wedding venue was difficult to work with and had some bizarre requests but Lucy’s didn’t bat an eye and made sure they accommodated our venue’s requests while still meeting all our requests as well.
It’s been over a year since our wedding and people are still talking about the food. Go with Lucy’s, you won’t be disappointed. I also highly recommend the chicken and waffles bar; it’s a hit with kids and adults!
response 10/30/2020
Erin!
Thank you for the sweet review! We hope you and Paul are doing well! :)
Maria P
5.0
1/15/2020
I knew from my first tasting with Justine that Lucy's was going to be the perfect fit for our wedding. She was calm, professional, and had many recommendations to fit exactly what we wanted. Justine and Lucy's also did not feel like other wedding vendors I communicated with during my research. Their prices were fair, affordable, and they did not have extensive requirements that "nickle and dime" like other companies do. We planned the majority of our wedding from another state and she communicated wonderfully and made many accommodations for us. On the day of the wedding Justine and the rest of Lucy's staff ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing my husband and I to focus on our day and our guests. They even helped with setup/tear down which was a huge help for us. In addition to wonderful service (which many of our guests recognized and voiced to us) the food is amazing!! Food that was fun and different than typical wedding food was really important to us and Lucy's provided that exactly. We chose stations which included fried chicken and waffles (which most of our guests had never had - being from the Midwest - but loved!), mac and cheese, and sliders. They offer a variety of other catering options as well. They also allowed us to bring in dessert from elsewhere. I would choose Lucy's over and over again and can't thank them enough for helping to make our day exactly as we pictured it!
response 01/16/2020
Thank you so much, Maria! CONGRATS!!!!! :)
Nichole M
5.0
10/20/2019
Lucy's was AMAZING. 100% would recommend booking Lucy's to do your catering for your wedding. The pricing was infinitely more affordable than 95% of the other places we looked into and 100% tastier. All our guests raved about the food - especially the appetizers. Justine and her staff were fabulous - always professional, detail oriented, and made sure everything went exactly according to plan. They helped to make our big day perfect.
response 10/23/2019
Nichole! Thank you for the sweet review, we appreciate it. Thanks for letting us be a part...
of such a special occasion and we hope to hear from you again in the future!!!
Emma C
5.0
10/13/2019
I can’t say enough amazing things about Lucy’s. Justine and her team were SO accommodating to everything we needed and with my future husband deployed while I was wedding planning they made everything seamless including letting us do 2 tastings once he returned. I still get compliments on our appetizers to this day (a year later!)- especially the oyster bar!! If you’re hesitant about the words ‘fried chicken’ in the name - don’t be. They were classy, delicious, and and absolute dream to work with. 5 stars and I’d rate them even higher if I could.
Meredith P
5.0
8/06/2019
Best food and service EVER!!
Justine, over at Lucy’s, worked with us continually to make sure that our wedding reception had the perfect choices for our guests (vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free included)! We were able to give final numbers up to the last minute to make sure we had enough food as well. They were a wonderful staff with personality serving and helping clean up. Justine realized we were so busy so she made sure to grab one of each of the appetizers to put at our groom/bride places so we could be sure to try everything we ordered.
I don’t think you could find anything like this food at the price that Lucy’s is! They are a local Austin favorite so why wouldn’t you get them for you and your guests?!
Ps- be sure to get the chicken and waffle appetizer - you won’t be sorry!
Morgan W
5.0
8/03/2019
Justine was the best catering coordinator! We could not have asked for a more organized and attentive team. We used Lucy's for catering and bartending services. Lucy's Fried Chicken is AMAZING and has a menu that meets all dietary needs! Even after our wedding, our guests keep telling us how great the food was. We are so grateful! Thank you, Lucy's!
response 08/05/2019
Thank you, Morgan! :)
Danielle W
5.0
5/30/2019
Lucy's not only had delicious food that worked with our budget, they also helped make everything come together so seamlessly! Justine and Molly were very professional and easy to work with. Great menu options that are creative and fun. Definitely recommend!
response 06/04/2019
Thank you so much for the great review, Danielle! It was a lovely event and we are so gla...
d that we got to be a part of it. We hope y'all are doing well, see you up at Lucy's! :)
Michael S
5.0
2/12/2019
Lucy's absolutely knocked it out of the park for our wedding in every regard.
Communication with Justine to nail down event specifics was easy from beginning to end. The menu options were fun and varied. The food at the event was hot and delicious - my now father-in-law went back for thirds. I can't overstate how impressive the plates were. Our guests felt like royalty having been served a plate like that at a wedding of all places. The day-of staff were swift and proficient - obvious pros.
The next time we need a caterer, we'll talk to Lucy's first.
response 02/12/2019
Thanks for the terrific review! Thanks again for choosing Lucy's to be a part of such a sp...
ecial celebration. Best wishes to y'all and we hope to hear from you again in the future :)
Justine Griffith
Lucy's Fried Chicken
Sarah M
5.0
12/23/2018
As any newlywed couple will likely tell you, catering food a wedding can be a VERY expensive proposition. After looking at multiple “traditional” wedding caterers (who would have been a fine choice by any standard) my husband jokingly said “why can’t we use a restaurant that we LIKE to go to. Something fun that we actually enjoy going to, and that has that “Austin” flair to it.” Enter Lucy’s. We were ecstatic when we saw they catered Private Events, and the menu options they offered were traditional enough for older guests, but modern enough for a younger crowd. Lucy’s provided a level of service that was far superior to what we could have imagined. The tasting meeting was great, we were able to make changes to our menu as we needed to, and the options for service is incredible. The excitement of our guests when they realized that one of the coolest restaurants in Austin was catering our wedding is still present, and our guests were completely blown away by our late-night-snack of Chicken and Waffle Skewers to finish off the night. Lucy’s was one of the reasons we had such a great wedding. They took care of us and each guest at a price that was of incredible value. Plus, whenever we want to relive our big day, all we have to do is visit one of their locations in Austin! We highly recommend for your event!
response 12/24/2018
Thank you for the great review! Your wedding was a blast and we are so happy you enjoyed o...
ur services. Congratulations again and we hope y'all have a very merry Christmas as newlyweds!!! :)
sara w
5.0
12/11/2018
Lucy’s did a fabulous job for our wedding. We had last-minute changes, they were still able to accommodate us. We still are hearing good things from all of our guest not only about the wedding, but about how great of a job Lucy’s did. The staff were phenomenal, extremely friendly, very accommodating. All of our guest felt like every single one of Lucy‘s staff went above and beyond. They nailed the hot chocolate bar, the Smore‘s bar with all of the homemade specialty marshmallows. The Frito pie bar was an extreme hit, the brisket sliders were amazing. Not to mention all the delicious appetizers and hors d’oeuvres that were served. The bartenders were rock stars. I can’t say enough good things about Lucy’s.
response 12/11/2018
Sara,
Thanks for the great review! We loved working your wedding and hope to hear from y...
'all in the future. Happy holidays! :)
The Lucy's Crew
Caitlin M
5.0
11/15/2018
The biggest compliment I could give Lucy's was one of my dear guests (who is gluten free) told me what a heart for service our staff had. She told me how attentive, friendly, and accommodating they were to everyone. My friend wanted dessert and I didn't have a GF dessert option so Lucy's brought some cups of fruit to my special diet guests. I noticed that my cupcakes were totally consumed by a badly behaved table before dessert was served and so without anyone asking them, they sliced our small wedding cakes extra thin to be sure everyone got a piece. Justine with Lucy's did a fantastic job helping me plan our menu, being on top of details and then executing a perfect day.
response 12/11/2018
Caitlin,
Thanks for allowing us to be a part of y'alls celebration. Hope to hear from y'...
all in the future! :)
The Lucy's Crew
Tiffany M
5.0
11/07/2018
Where to even begin! This company is amazing. It was so hard to find someone that would do breakfast for dinner at our wedding. I'm so happy we found Lucy's. Working with then was so easy and they were super friendly and attentive to our guests. Not to mention the food was DELICIOUS. I had guest asking me where they were located so they could get their food again. They made our wedding so much more special.
response 11/07/2018
Thank you for the great review! Our staff thoroughly enjoyed working your event and we're ...
happy that y'all were happy with our services! Hope y'all are settling in happily to the married life. Hope to hear from you again!
Brianna S
5.0
10/03/2018
We had Lucy's Chicken and Waffle skewers catered for our cocktail hour appetizer. They were incredibly delicious, and our guests enjoyed them! We actually had some to take home and they were still tasting good a few days later :)
response 10/04/2018
We're happy y'all enjoyed everything, congratulations! :)
Jemima M
5.0
6/18/2018
Awesome caterer! The Knot actually recommended them to us, and we couldn't have asked for a better caterer for our wedding. Justine and Cristina were amazing; they met with us a few months before the wedding for a tasting and had lots of helpful suggestions. They were super easy to work with and adjusted our menu and service until we were happy with the selection of food and the price. They were so easy to work with on the big day; they had already made a visit out to the venue and were able to set everything up and clean up after without needing us to direct them. They even brought some appetizers outside to where we were taking pictures with our families and bridal party to make sure we got a chance to get appetizers before dinner. All the kitchen staff and servers were very friendly and professional and they did a great job with everything. All of our guests said how much they enjoyed the food. Would definitely recommend!
David D
5.0
6/03/2018
Best caterer ever!
My husband and I used Lucy’s for our wedding in April.
Justine was our contact person during the entire process; she alone deserves the five stars. She made planning our wedding from Houston easier. She was accommodating from start to finish. She even made sure we ate during the wedding. Her staff took such good care of our guests they couldn’t stop raving about them.
We wanted to have an intimate wedding which made it so difficult to find a caterer that didn’t have a ridiculous minimum. Lucy hit all our must haves. The food was exceptional. Our guests enjoyed that it wasn’t the typical meat, potatoes and blah veggies. We had two appetizers, grilled chicken and two sides, and 3 desserts. Our husband and I don’t like cake so we skipped it at our wedding which no one missed because of Lucy’s Blondie, fruit bars and .... SMORES BAR!! No only were the desserts delicious but the set up was cute.. something you’d see in Pinterest.
I would definitely recommend Lucy’s and Justine to anyone! Schedule the tasting... and you’ll hire them for sure.
Alison G
5.0
1/17/2018
Lucy's catered our wedding this last December and it was perfect. We were envisioning a Southern style buffet with some healthy options and we got exactly what we asked for. My then-fiance and I met with their two coordinators for a sit down "tasting lunch" which was great and helped us narrow down our menu. Don't pass on the chicken and waffle skewers! Lucy's was top notch and we will be recommending them to everyone. Thanks Lucy's!
Julie M
5.0
12/20/2017
I recently took on the role as my best friends wedding planner (how crazy am i?!) and let me tell you - Lucy's was ABSOLUTELY amazing. First off, the food was great - such a hit. We are regulars of Lucy's, but half of the guests were from up north and said it was a treat to have some real, southern fried chicken. Lucy's was able to accommodate several guests with food allergies, and Cristina was sweet to take my many, many, manyyyyy phone calls and questions. My friend decided upon both the S'mores Bar and their Grilled Oyster station - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We hired servers and a bartender, all of whom were great - we didn't have to lift a finger.
All in all - I would recommend Lucy's Catering Services to anyone. I'm getting married in 2019 and Lucy's may very well be on the menu!
Monica B
5.0
8/06/2017
Lucy's is such a great option you should consider for your Austin wedding or catering services. Originally, we wanted bar-b-que, but found the prices per person to be extremely excessive. My husband and I are big fans of this local chain and had Lucy's several times before, so we contacted them for a quote which we received within days. It was an affordable option for us that allowed room for different choices of sides and entrees. We stuck to the classic fried chicken. Our guests LOVED the food! We received so many compliments from multiple guests. The next day we called some of our guests to eat leftovers, and they all came running for more. I guess their catering services are slowly gaining popularity, which is the reason for lack of reviews. I highly recommend you contact them or check out their catering web page.
Elizabeth M
5.0
3/25/2015
Lucy's Fried Chicken was a great catering service for our wedding. It was delicious, but also so much more fun than a generic catering option. Highly recommend!
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