PHOENICIA SPECIALTY FOODS

s for what and how much to order. Even when I messed up and forgot to make plans for flatware and utensils until the week before the wedding, she jumped straight into options that Phoenicia could provide and was able to give us a reasonable price at short notice. She was lovely to work with and a true professional. Our family and friends ranted and raved about how delicious everything was- we went with kabobs and falafel and an assortment of salads and appetizers, and everything tasted incredible! Don't skip the lamb kabobs, cucumber salad, or pistachio apricot orzo… or of course, the baklava. Of note, they have a variety of menu options (not just Middle Eastern/Mediterranean) and levels of formality depending on what suits your needs. Everything was plated beautifully and at the most reasonable price we found for a buffet. Denise and 2 staff were present throughout our reception from setup to tear down. Our wedding was in that odd couple of weeks when COVID-19 was ramping up but not yet prevalent in Houston; despite mounting anxieties and a ever-changing set of plans, Phoenicia was flexible and ready to provide services in a way that minimized risks to their staff and our guests. They even offered (unprompted) to stick around and serve our desserts (which we'd gotten from another vendor) to minimize guest contact with the food. I'd used Phoenicia for catering for a small family gathering before the wedding, and when a part of our order mistakenly was sent with another customer, they immediately identified the mistake, apologized up front, and had it remade and delivered to our home within an hour.  In general, this is a uniquely Houston establishment with incredible staff. Their menu is wide, their prices are reasonable, but what makes this place special is the professionalism and kindness of this family business. I cannot recommend Phoenicia highly enough, whether for your wedding, pre-wedding events, or even just a cute date night (grab a picnic and head to Discovery Green). Thank y'all!

menu selection covers everything you would need from international fare to traditional comfort food. The presentation and taste of the food was exactly what we hoped for and the guests were happy. Call them to receive a personable caterer who cares about your wedding as much as you do!

r - nobody responded. I called in March and apparently my request was never printed out or added to the queue. I was able to speak to the catering manager to talk about some ideas, and he asked me to send him some potential menu items and he would send me a quote. It has been three months and even after countless emails nobody has provided me with a quote. The only responses I received from my inquiries were that they were working on current orders and would get back to me. If I can't even get a quote from them in a timely manner, how could I trust that they would come through on my wedding day?

me loves their assortment of deserts. I will continue to bring my friends, both old and new to experience what Phoenicia has to offer.

le to get his favorite local beers for our out of town guests! They were extremely flexible when we had to increase our had count a couple weeks prior to the event and still able to keep everything reasonably within budget.

th Phoenicia. The entire Catering team was so professional and each member truly went out of their way to make our event perfect. We loved that they were able to provide everything and didn’t have to deal with multiple vendors -appetizers, food, desserts and drinks! Phoenicia grocery store has now become one of our favorite spots to visit when we are in Houston as it brings such happy memories 😊