A La Carte Events & Catering

A La Carte Events & Catering is a full-service catering and event planning firm specializing in fresh, seasonal cuisine and custom-tailored menus and event services.

We understand that you want your event to be special, and so do we! Let A La Carte's team of professionals do the heavy lifting so you can focus on your guests.

We can take care of as many or as few of your event needs as you desire to maximize your budget, bring your vision to life and eliminate the stress from plan to party.

Since starting in restaurants at 16, Laura’s been drawn to the service industry. After attending Tulane’s business school, she and husband Shannon moved to Houston, calling it home since 1998.

“My inspiration for cooking and entertaining began with The Silver Palate’s New Basics cookbook. It focused on celebrations of all kinds, and tempted me into cooking for picnics, fancy dinners and even friends’ engagement parties.”

“Our focus is on making our client’s vision come to life,” whether that’s for a special Valentine’s Day dinner for two or a product rollout for 1,000. “We love clients that challenge us to create new dishes for them; we aren’t a boring chicken breast dinner type of caterer.”

A La Carte’s philosophy centers around seasonal matches and tailored menus: what flowers and vegetables are in season? What flavors evoke seasonal memories that will enhance your party? How can we capture that for our clients?

“We ask a lot of questions about our clients’ vision for their event, and it’s our job to make their dreams come to life.”