Amazing food, great service from start of the booking to finishing the event. We booked them for a wedding and the guests continue to talk about both the hors d’oeuvres and main entrees, especially the pork grillades and grits. They even helped cut our cake! Highly recommend
Ginny Kullman
easy to work with, great communication, will book them again for my next party!
Lily Milwit
Elysian was amazing to work with for our wedding. They were communicative and friendly throughout the planning process and allowed us to do a tasting with my parents, where we got to try all the amazing food. We got so many compliments about the food at our wedding, and all the catering staff working our wedding were incredibly nice and professional. Would definitely recommend Elysian for catering!!
Michelle Burnett
I had Elysian cater my 50th Birthday in Feb. The set up was beautiful and the food was amazing!
Stefani Fontana
They catered my wedding and they were phenomenal! The food was so good, everyone said it was the best Gumbo they've ever had. They were willing to work with me as far as dietary restrictions - I really wanted impossible sliders and Elysian made it happen. Their servers and bar tenders were friendly, and for dessert they fried beignets fresh on sight! I literally cannot think of a single complaint - I'd hire them for any event!
Tracilyn Tasch
This review is long overdue! Elysian Events catered my wedding last November and my husband and I are still dreaming about their corn bread and vegan collard greens! Jen and Brandon 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!
Andra Turner
Elysian catered my VIP event at The Pharmacy Museum and it blew my expectations out of the water! The staff, food, preparation, presentation, and thoughtfulness throughout the entire process was phenomenal. Jen, Carrie Ann, and the whole crew were amazing and so professional and attentive. Look no further for a caterer in the New Orleans area. They are it!
Mike Reinhart
Amazing food and people who prepared it and served it. Highly recommended!
Mike Lints
We love Elysian! We got married in March 2023 (but are extremely slow at writing reviews) at the venue at New Orleans Athletic Club (NOAC) with a wedding for ~150 people (call it medium 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!
Cai S
Elysian Events catered my wedding last summer and I'm still dreaming about their mac & cheese! As an out-of-state bride I was nervous about catering, but Chad and Jen were a delight to work with. They were both so patient and accommodating, answering my questions incredibly promptly and helping me coordinate rentals. They even came up with custom vegetarian options. My guests raved about the food and cocktails, and it was all beautifully presented. The Elysian team were all around amazing!
The Elysian Events team was absolutely fantastic from the first contact, to the tasting, to the wedding reception. We got so many compliments on the food and drinks but even more compliments 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!
Christine Petrin
We looked all around for New Orleans wedding caterers. We were so excited that Elysian Events could be a part of our catering. Their charbroiled and raw Oysters were a delight and the hit of the wedding. Our out of state guests loved the Louisiana flair that they brought to meals. A great pick for anyone searching for wedding caterers in New Orleans when planning the biggest event of your life.
Kelly Burgess
We hired Elysian to cater our wedding and had a fantastic experience! Chad was so kind and easy to communicate with during the whole planning process. The food the day of was delicious and all their staff were great!
FRANCESCA BUA
Elysian Events, led by the phenomenal Amelia, Brandon, and Jen orchestrated THE BEST FOOD EVER at our wedding. From the initial planning to the last bite, their dedication to perfection was evident. The entire team went above and beyond, not only crafting a menu that delighted every palate but also ensuring seamless coordination with rentals and exquisite plating. Amelia's expertise, care, help, and meticulous attention to detail shone through, making our wedding feast a gastronomic delight. The unexpected gift of seasoning and the thoughtful gesture of leaving us some leftover food for the night added an extra sprinkle of joy to our celebration. We are beyond grateful for Elysian Events, a team that not only caters but truly cares.
Adrienne Colella
I will strongly recommend Elysian Events catering to all my friends and will use them for any future catering needs. They were fantastic on all counts. Jen and Brandon are super easy to work with and so helpful. The set up and take down went so smoothly and our courtyard and house were left in great condition-I didn’t need to clean the next morning after an elaborate cocktail event for 50 people. We had a full bar, passed hour d’oeuvre, a raw bar, and a grazing table. All of the food was incredible! Really high quality ingredients were used. The staff was also fantastic. Our bartender Lee was a delight and really talented. I just can’t give enough praise for Elysian events catering.
Amazing food, great service from start of the booking to finishing the event. We booked them for a wedding and the guests continue to talk about both the hors d’oeuvres and main entrees, especially the pork grillades and grits. They even helped cut our cake! Highly recommend
easy to work with, great communication, will book them again for my next party!
Elysian was amazing to work with for our wedding. They were communicative and friendly throughout the planning process and allowed us to do a tasting with my parents, where we got to try all the amazing food. We got so many compliments about the food at our wedding, and all the catering staff working our wedding were incredibly nice and professional. Would definitely recommend Elysian for catering!!
I had Elysian cater my 50th Birthday in Feb. The set up was beautiful and the food was amazing!
They catered my wedding and they were phenomenal! The food was so good, everyone said it was the best Gumbo they've ever had. They were willing to work with me as far as dietary restrictions - I really wanted impossible sliders and Elysian made it happen. Their servers and bar tenders were friendly, and for dessert they fried beignets fresh on sight! I literally cannot think of a single complaint - I'd hire them for any event!
This review is long overdue! Elysian Events catered my wedding last November and my husband and I are still dreaming about their corn bread and vegan collard greens! Jen and Brandon 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!
Elysian catered my VIP event at The Pharmacy Museum and it blew my expectations out of the water! The staff, food, preparation, presentation, and thoughtfulness throughout the entire process was phenomenal. Jen, Carrie Ann, and the whole crew were amazing and so professional and attentive. Look no further for a caterer in the New Orleans area. They are it!
Amazing food and people who prepared it and served it. Highly recommended!
We love Elysian! We got married in March 2023 (but are extremely slow at writing reviews) at the venue at New Orleans Athletic Club (NOAC) with a wedding for ~150 people (call it medium 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!
Elysian Events catered my wedding last summer and I'm still dreaming about their mac & cheese! As an out-of-state bride I was nervous about catering, but Chad and Jen were a delight to work with. They were both so patient and accommodating, answering my questions incredibly promptly and helping me coordinate rentals. They even came up with custom vegetarian options. My guests raved about the food and cocktails, and it was all beautifully presented. The Elysian team were all around amazing!
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The Elysian Events team was absolutely fantastic from the first contact, to the tasting, to the wedding reception. We got so many compliments on the food and drinks but even more compliments 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!
We looked all around for New Orleans wedding caterers. We were so excited that Elysian Events could be a part of our catering. Their charbroiled and raw Oysters were a delight and the hit of the wedding. Our out of state guests loved the Louisiana flair that they brought to meals. A great pick for anyone searching for wedding caterers in New Orleans when planning the biggest event of your life.
We hired Elysian to cater our wedding and had a fantastic experience! Chad was so kind and easy to communicate with during the whole planning process. The food the day of was delicious and all their staff were great!
Elysian Events, led by the phenomenal Amelia, Brandon, and Jen orchestrated THE BEST FOOD EVER at our wedding. From the initial planning to the last bite, their dedication to perfection was evident. The entire team went above and beyond, not only crafting a menu that delighted every palate but also ensuring seamless coordination with rentals and exquisite plating. Amelia's expertise, care, help, and meticulous attention to detail shone through, making our wedding feast a gastronomic delight. The unexpected gift of seasoning and the thoughtful gesture of leaving us some leftover food for the night added an extra sprinkle of joy to our celebration. We are beyond grateful for Elysian Events, a team that not only caters but truly cares.
I will strongly recommend Elysian Events catering to all my friends and will use them for any future catering needs. They were fantastic on all counts. Jen and Brandon are super easy to work with and so helpful. The set up and take down went so smoothly and our courtyard and house were left in great condition-I didn’t need to clean the next morning after an elaborate cocktail event for 50 people. We had a full bar, passed hour d’oeuvre, a raw bar, and a grazing table. All of the food was incredible! Really high quality ingredients were used. The staff was also fantastic. Our bartender Lee was a delight and really talented. I just can’t give enough praise for Elysian events catering.