Wedding catering in Houston, TX

Wedding catering in Houston should be clear on price and calm on the day. Silver Spoon offers buffet, chef stations or a plated dinner, with an event captain and servers who run the whole night. Your menu and price are in writing, and your count locks by the date on the proposal.

What to know before booking wedding catering

  • Book 6 to 12 months ahead for fall and spring Saturdays
  • Have a guest count range, even if rough
  • Know your venue’s kitchen and rental rules
  • Decide on buffet, stations or plated service
  • Tell us about allergies and diets at the tasting
  • Plan a bar, or hire bartenders separately
  • Ask about rentals, such as china and linens
  • Check what your venue needs, such as a certificate of insurance

How wedding catering works

  1. 1Share your date and venueWe check the kitchen and rules at the venue.
  2. 2Tasting and menuTaste dishes and plan for allergies and diets.
  3. 3Proposal in writingMenu, staff, rentals and price are on one page.
  4. 4Deposit and final countA 50% deposit holds your date. The final count locks by the date on the proposal.
  5. 5Event dayA captain runs the night. Hot food is kept at 135°F or higher and cold food at 41°F or lower.

Wedding catering options and costs in Houston

Full-service buffet$45 a guest (our price)

Staff, captain, delivery, setup and breakdown included.

Chef stations$62 a guest (our price)

Cooked-to-order stations.

Plated three-course dinner$95 a guest (our price)

Served by staff at the table.

China, linen and glassware$1,400 for up to 100 (our add-on)

Rentals handled for you.

Typical Houston wedding cateringbuffet $40–$65, stations $45–$80, plated $65–$120 a guest (usually)

Before bar, tax and gratuity.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • Guest count.
  • Service style: buffet, stations or plated.
  • Menu choices and special diets.
  • Staff hours and number of servers.
  • Rentals like china, linens and glassware.
  • Bar service, cake cutting and late-night snacks.

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Good to know in Houston

Houston weddings run hot, so many couples pick a shaded or indoor space in summer. Outdoor venues in humid weather need extra care for food safety. Fall and spring Saturdays book first. Flood and storm plans matter for outdoor venues.

Food must come from a permitted kitchen, and the City of Houston Health Department regulates Houston caterers. Bartenders should hold TABC seller-server certification.

Questions about weddings and galas

How much does wedding catering cost in Houston?

Most buffets run about $25 to $65 per guest, chef stations about $50 to $80 and plated dinners about $75 to $120. Price depends on menu, staff and rentals, and you get it in writing.

How far ahead should I book?

For weddings, 6 to 12 months ahead is common, and fall and spring Saturdays go first.

Do I pay a deposit?

Yes. Most events take a 50% deposit to hold the date, and the balance is due before the event.

Can you handle allergies?

Yes. Tell us at the tasting and we plan gluten-free, vegetarian and allergy dishes with their own utensils and labels.

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