Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in New Orleans Since 1968
Since 1968, Capdeboscq Catering Service has been a trusted name in off-premise catering across the New Orleans metropolitan area and Bayou Region. Our family-owned business, led by Gene, Connie, and Larry Capdeboscq, brings over 50 years of expertise to every event we serve. We specialize in creating memorable culinary experiences for weddings, corporate receptions, banquets, and social gatherings, offering a diverse menu that includes traditional New Orleans cuisine and contemporary favorites. Our commitment to quality extends to our recently expanded bakery services, now featuring Mike DeSalvo's artisan breads and pastries. With access to historic and unique reception venues, we provide comprehensive catering solutions tailored to each client's vision.Our team of professional chefs, bartenders, and event staff ensures seamless execution for events ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale conventions. We take pride in our ability to adapt to evolving client needs while maintaining the high standards that have earned us recognition in the industry. From food stations at cocktail parties to full-service wedding packages, we deliver exceptional service backed by decades of experience. Our dedication to excellence has made us the preferred choice for over 7,000 brides since our founding. We continue to innovate while honoring the traditions that have built our reputation for quality and reliability.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Social Luncheons
Bakery Products
Event Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized catering experience in New Orleans
- Our family-owned business maintains personal attention to every event
- We cater diverse event types from intimate dinners to large conventions
- Professional staff includes experienced chefs and event coordinators
- We provide access to unique historic reception venues across the region
What people say
Amazing food quality
Professional staff
Decades of experience
Reliable service
Great value
Services
Wedding Catering
We specialize in creating memorable wedding receptions with customizable packages including food stations, carving stations, and premium open bar service. Our Waldorf Package offers unlimited food and beverages with professional staff coordination. With experience catering over 7,000 weddings, we combine traditional New Orleans elements with modern innovations to create unique celebrations tailored to each couple's vision.
Corporate Catering
Our corporate catering services provide professional-grade meals for business luncheons, meetings, and conferences in the New Orleans Central Business District and surrounding areas. We offer flexible menu options from formal sit-down dinners to casual buffets, including sandwich platters, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, and customized dessert selections that reflect your company's standards and event requirements.
Bakery Products
Our bakery department features artisan breads and pastries from renowned baker Mike DeSalvo, including traditional New Orleans-style po-boy breads and specialty cookies. We offer a variety of fresh-baked goods for events and individual purchase, featuring both classic French and Italian-inspired baked items that complement our catering menus and stand alone as premium bakery products.
Event Rentals
We provide essential event rental equipment including champagne walls and chafing dishes to enhance your event presentation. Our rental packages include delivery and pickup services, ensuring you have the necessary equipment to create elegant displays for weddings, receptions, and special occasions with professional-grade quality and presentation.
Social Catering
Our social catering services cover a wide range of private events including cocktail parties, dinner parties, and repast receptions. We offer comprehensive menu selections from casual finger foods to formal plated meals, with customizable options for any social gathering size. Our experienced staff ensures proper presentation and service for all types of personal celebrations and community events.
People
Gene Capdeboscq
Owner
Third-generation caterer with over 50 years in the New Orleans hospitality industry, specializing in Creole cuisine and event management.
Connie Capdeboscq
Owner
Active partner in daily operations with extensive experience in wedding coordination and client relations since 1968.
Larry Capdeboscq
Owner
Operations manager overseeing catering logistics and venue coordination for large-scale events across Louisiana.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, social luncheons, dinner parties, cocktail receptions, and repast gatherings throughout New Orleans and the Bayou Region.
How long have you been in business?
We've provided catering services since 1968, with over 50 years of experience serving the New Orleans area as a family-owned business.
Do you offer venue options?
Yes, we provide access to multiple historic and unique reception venues across the New Orleans area for your event.
What bakery items are available?
Our bakery offers artisan breads, pastries, cookies, and specialty items including New Orleans-style po-boy breads and Mike DeSalvo's signature baked goods.
Do you provide rental equipment?
Yes, we offer champagne walls, chafing dishes, and other event essentials with delivery and pickup services available.
Reviews (5)
Doreen Maury
Oct 14, 2021
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No matter what we order from here they never fail to please us. All food is simply Delicious. Great service great prices!
Billie Morrow
Aug 30, 2021
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Went for a food tasting today. Everything we tried was delicious! The employees were all super nice as well!
Elizabeth Richter
Feb 03, 2021
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We enjoyed a wonderful, delicious Taste Testing. The staff were all very professional and friendly. We look forward to our special event. Thank You
Paula Contreras
Mar 03, 2020
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These people are awesome. Reliable and delicious.even with short notice! I highly recommend the gumbo here! And the chocolate delight IS a delight
Jovana Taylor
Jun 26, 2018
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Capdeboscq catered my daughters wedding this past weekend. Amazing service, delicious food. Everything was perfect. Received a great many compliments on the food. Several out of state guests enjoying New Orleans cuisine
