Chef Tasha catered all of the food for our Christmas party this weekend. She was very professional…read moreand promptly delivered the food to the house each night! On Friday, my friend ordered the Jalapeño chicken salad croissants, bourbon wings, and Louisiana Crawfish dip and on Saturday, she ordered gumbo Orleans, roasted garlic wings, and crawfish pasta! All of the food was absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a caterer in New Orleans, look no further!

@chef_tasha came to my house and cooked for me y'all. First of all - omGEEE There's absolutely…read moreNOTHING like running downstairs with my mascara still drying and my fiancé in the shower to welcome our very own private chef for my birthday dinner! Of course, I've ordered from her - for my family and me! - and we were already in love but this meal righthere. This one?! Homigawd. Like. She freestyled it based on reviews of mine that she's read... and knew better than me that this was exactly what I would have chosen. I've grown away from not wanting my food to touch lol (I'm lying - I'm still like this about certain foods )... but - when a chef can marry flavors the way @chef_tasha put these together Lordt, who'd want anything different?! Everything was phenomenal on its own but when eaten together, at once, just lift me off the floor. We started with a crisp German white and some FIYAH! gulf #bbqshrimp, then moved on to the juiciest, most savory salmon with @chef_tasha's delicious sweet chili sauce *cooked on* + sauteed brussels and thick bacon + very mildly sweetened, so true to their flavor, mashed sweet potatoes topped with fresh green onions. Y'all!!!! To. Die. For! @chef_tasha came with everything she needed to prepare our meal and we provided an equipped kitchen. She was timely, had our meal ready quickly, and, frankly was wonderful company during our meal. Did I mention that she's the most recommended private chef since @whereblacknolaeats started??! Listen. You don't have to take my word. Or the 30K+ members whose recs contributed to this amazing recognition. But I can guarantee you that when you book her, you'll see for yourself. Idk who else has had this meal, but I'm calling it mine. So when you order, tell her you'd like "Jalence's Dinner".

This is more than amazing food and wine. It's an experience you won't regret! They even left the…read morekitchen cleaner than we had it before the meal.

In November 2022 we lost my brother suddenly. It was an incredibly painful time for my family and…read moreit was incredibly challenging planning a New Orleans funeral from Atlanta. We reached out to this provider to cater the post-funeral gathering of grieving family members. She informed us that she was available and as such we booked her services by paying for her services in full. A week prior, in a tragic turn of events, my uncle also passed away. Our family made the difficult choice to hold a joint funeral to honor both my brother in law and uncle on the same day. We reached out to this provider to adjust the date, which she was fine with. Due to a number of competing priorities (i.e. coffin selection, drafting funeral programs, selecting flowers, coordinating travel for out of town family members) we forgot to provide the exact funeral start time. Instead of inquiring regarding the time that she should deliver the food this provider reached out 2 days before the funeral (on a Sunday) to inform us that she was canceling as a time had not been provided although she had been compensated already and was well aware of the date. We were absolutely shocked. Our family had 1 business day to scramble, the week of Thanksgiving (!!), to find a replacement caterer during a time when we wanted to be focused on grieving. This provider also did not proactively refund our money. When asked she agreed to refund 50% due to the late cancellation (which she initiated!!). This was not a policy that was documented in any contract we signed, and such we were able to successfully file a dispute with our card company to obtain the rest of our funds. This provider is unprofessional, dishonest, and worst of all incredibly heartless. If "0" stars was an option it would be what she deserves. DO NOT BOOK HER

We hired Nolasfinest Personal chef for a boil when we were down for Jazzfest. They came to our…read morerented home and did a big crawfish boil for 12 people... Melanie and Antwon were simply amazing!!! The food was superb!!!! Book them...

During this time of social distancing, Joel Catering and Special Events has created a meal delivery…read moreservice where there is contactless delivery. They even consulted with sanitation experts and implemented procedures to keep their team and our food safe. All you have to do is place your order online through their link, tell them which day you want your food items delivered, and when in route they will contact you to let you know. They have so many delicious options on their menu, you can choose from their family dinner specials which feeds up to four people or you can choose from their kitchen essentials collection. I got a mixture of both, and they did not disappoint. Every week I was looking to see what they added to their menu, if you are a true foodie like me then you understand. From the pulled pork Cochon de Lait with mac n cheese, to the chicken and andouille gumbo everything was packed with so much flavor. Hands down they have the best hot spinach dip I have ever tried, so rich. Let's not forget about dessert, the brownies were so fudgy, I put them in the microwave for about fifteen seconds and they literally melted in my mouth. The staff is so nice and friendly, very professional. I'm looking forward to seeing what they cook up next.

I would not recommend Joel's catering. I scheduled and confirmed a date for an event and the day…read morefor our first call they sent me an email to cancel. When I called, they did not have the courtesy to talk to me. They sent me another email and said they had a bigger event but could I change MY date to accommodate their schedule. Very unprofessional in how they dealt with this situation!

During the 2020 pandemic I've been sampling a variety of fried chicken sandwiches. I saw Chef Nat's…read moreKitchen advertising on Facebook and decided that I needed to try it. I'd never heard of them before, and when I went looking to order there wasn't much information. The primary ways of ordering were Uber Eats and DoorDash. Deciding that I didn't want to pay a delivery fee, I opted for pickup and was given the address of a house. Turns out that Chef Nat's Kitchen is literally Chef Nat cooking in his kitchen. LOL, can't say he did any false advertising in that regard! I didn't actually go in his house to pickup, but he seemed to have a good set up from what little I saw. The carport was fenced in with some seating and a little "Open" sign on the carport fence. He did also have a "Chef Nat's Kitchen" banner on the house, so you knew you were approaching the right house. There was an empty lot diagonally across the street, so it was easy to park out of the way. Chef Nat was very friendly. I asked permission to add him to Yelp - I felt I had to ask first due to his setup - and he quickly agreed. He also said he appreciated feedback, which seemed to be true; more later. The fries and sandwich were good. I usually find white fries boring and avoid them, but these had enough seasoning on them to give them a little interest. The piece of chicken was huge, hanging off both sides of the bun, and was topped with a sauce that had a nice little kick to it. The thicker sections were maybe a smidge dry, but in that "white meat chicken" type of way. The only criticism I had was the bun - it couldn't handle the awesomeness of the chicken - and Chef Nat said he'd look into it when I mentioned it to him. Overall it was good food and a small, friendly, black-owned business. Chef Nat said he'll be getting a brick-and-mortar store and I'll be looking forward to it.

I really enjoyed eating this! The taco itself was not too flabby, and had a little bit of crisp to…read moreit. The sauce was mainly sweet, but had a little bit of kick to it which I also liked. The fried shrimp was not very crispy but that was only because delivery took a while. I am looking forward to try other things from here!

We used Pigeon Catering for our recent family reunion, From the start, Kara C., Director of Sales,…read morewas professional and organized. Her communication was excellent, and she truly cared about making our event a success. On the day of the reunion, Kara and her team delivered not only delicious, high-quality food but also outstanding service. Everything was beautifully presented, served on time, and enjoyed by all. They helped make our reunion memorable, and we are so grateful. Highly recommended!

2nd time ordering food with Pigeon. We ordered smoked beef brisket, cajun pasta, finger sandwiches,…read morefruit platter, crab cakes, Mac and cheese and misc desserts. Food was delivered on time, everything was accounted for. Everything was packed appropriately and food was great. Will definitely use again.

Learning How To Prepare A Delicious Brunch Cajun-Style…read more SITREP! Recently I got to participate in a very fun cooking glass at the Langlois Culinary Crossroads Cooking Institute. It was a delightful opportunity to extend my cooking horizons by getting a chance to use local NOLA ingredients to make a wonderful brunch that I can recreate back home in California. THE SETUP As is mentioned in the brochure information, "Some New Orleans visitors take home Mardi Gras beads, souvenir cups, and trinkets from the French Market; others buy art from the galleries on Royal Street. If you're here, it's because you're interested in one of the city's greatest gifts: our uniquely delicious cuisine." And so this indeed provides the backdrop for both the motivation and the excitement for participating in this cooking class, as well as the opportunity that presented itself by being in New Orleans for an extended 4 day weekend. THE COOKING EXPERIENCE With Langlois Culinary Crossroads, it's not just watching a video class or about sharing recipes: we were actively involved in an entertaining and interactive culinary experience where guided by Chefs Jodie & Emily, we got to partake in the brunch meal that we created with their guidance. THE DELICIOUS FRUITS OF OUR LABORS Each of us students got to take an active part in: * Preparing the hash of sausage, sweet potatos, whole garlic cloves and shallots, * In making each crepe, * In making the lemon curd to go into the crepe, * And in making the macerated blueberry sauce that would top eachcrepe. Each activity was a delightful step in this cooking process and one that I will remember and recreate at home. And, yes, the best part WAS being able to eat the brunch that we fixed ourselves. AWESOME COOKING GUIDES I want to give a big shout-out to the awesome Chefs Jodie and Emily, and to their magical kitchen steward Brynna for keeping everything so organized! THE LOWDOWN A fantastic culinary experience I hope to recreate again!

What an amazing experience with Chef Amy and her Team. Amy could not have been a better host…read more Allison (Comedian) was funny and could not have been more pleasant. Everyone truly helped make my wife's birthday memorable. The food was delicious, the Facility was impressive and the people could not have been better. Fun, delicious and entertaining. From planning to execution and every step in between, chef Amy made every step of the process enjoyable. The Crepes were not only fun to make, they were delicious. As for the Crepe toss competition, I believe it is going to take off and it will ultimately become an Olympic sport.

We hired 12 Seasons Catering for an event we hosted in New Orleans in November 2019. From my…read moreinitial contact with Aaron, to the completion of the event - I was thoroughly impressed. We had opted for a cocktail type selection of cheeses, crackers, dips, roasted vegetables and meats as well as a hot dip and small desert selection. Aaron worked with our slim budget and I was truly surprised by the quality and quantity of food we were able to offer. The tables were artfully laid out with different heights and floral touches added, and the staff made sure that items were refilled or removed as needed. The beignets (a NOLA staple) were divine! I was impressed with the professionalism of the event team, and would hire them again in a minute. If you are looking for a catering team, you will not be disappointed!

Please note before reading this review, I am not a traditional "reviewer". This is one of only two…read moreI've ever published. The purpose of me doing this is for 2 reasons: 1. As a Austinite from Texas and being an out of towner to New Orleans, I realize that reviews and pictures are really the only two resources you have in making decisions for one of the most important days of your life. 2. Its the most minimal thing in my lifetime I can ever do to repay this company back for making my event as magical and memorable as it possibly could have ever been. There's NOT ENOUGH I can put in writing on how FANTASTIC this catering company is start to finish. From your first phone intro with their director of sales, Aaron Shaffer that gives you such ease and peace of mind, to their amazing food my guest wouldn't stop raving about, down to the onsite staff that were running around making sure my guest we're well fed, well beverage up and well taken care of. You see most normal weddings take 6-12 months planning. Every details combed over several times, so that things are just "perfect". Due to weather and the size of my party, my fiance & I made a last minute decision to move venues three days before my wedding. (Hence, putting more heavy lifting on 12 Seasons.) There is NO WAY I could have pulled it off without BJ, their onsite manager and Aaron, the director of sales. They went ABOVE & BEYOND and superseded any expectations I had. I can't thank them enough! The level of elbow grease, gusto and hard work this staff puts into their events in second to none. Not to mention, the food is phenomenal! They have so many options tailored to fit the style and budget that's right for you.