Catering
Select Your Culinary Experience
Our catering packages require a $300 minimum food purchase.
Per-person pricing reflects cuisine only. Service style and staffing are selected separately.
Appetizer Experience
Beginning at $20 per guest
Ideal for cocktail receptions and lighter gatherings.
Sample selections may include:
House-crafted Italian meatballs in rich marinara
Signature seasoned wings with chef-selected sauces
Smoked salmon rolls with herb cream
Curated artisan cheese and charcuterie displays
Gourmet sliders and tea sandwiches
Elegant bites designed to impress
Classic Culinary Tier
Beginning at $30 per guest
Includes three proteins, three sides, and a fresh salad.
Sample selections may include:
Slow-simmered spaghetti with seasoned meat sauce
Creamy chicken Alfredo with parmesan finish
Caribbean jerk chicken or herb-roasted Mediterranean-style chicken
Fajita-style grilled meats with sautéed peppers and onions
Chef-prepared Southern sides
Dessert option included.
Comforting favorites, beautifully prepared.
Brunch Experience
Beginning at $35 per guest
Some client favorites:
Breakfast meats
Chef-attended omelet bar and carving station
Scrambled eggs
Ham
Baked chicken
Chicken and waffles
Biscuits and gravy
Classic sides
Roast
Dessert option included
Elegant for any occasion
Signature Culinary Tier
Beginning at $50 per guest
Refined selections for elevated gathering.
Sample selections may include:
Lemon-herb roasted salmon with citrus glaze
Seafood Alfredo with shrimp and lump crab
Slow-smoked Texas brisket
Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs
Gourmet curated sides
Dessert bar included.
Balanced, flavorful, and memorable.
Premier Culinary Experience
Beginning at $75 per guest
A luxury experience for the finer of palates.
Appetizers and dessert bar included.
Selections may include:
Lamb chops
Crab cakes
Prime rib
Hand-cut steaks
Crab legs
Lobster tails
Seafood boils
Gumbo
Chef-attended carving stations
Crab stuffed Salmon
Cheese and caviar charcuterie boards
Personal chef services, for under 10 guests. $500 plus tier selection.
Personal chef services for under 20 guests. $800 plus tier selection.
Select Your Service Style
Service pricing is separate from culinary pricing.
Events Under 20 Guests
Private Chef Experience
$500 + Culinary Tier
For intimate gatherings, we provide:
Private chef
One professional server
Up to four hours of service
Available for events as small as two guests.
For unstaffed gatherings under 20 guests, service options are limited to:
Pick-Up
Drop-Off Service
Available for clients who prefer to coordinate their own setup.
Drop-Off Service
Drop-Off Service – Beginning at $20
Delivery pricing varies based on Houston location and distance.
Drop-Off & Professional Setup – $149
(Within 40 miles of Houston)
Includes:
Portable/disposable chafers with heating elements
Professional buffet arrangement
Deluxe disposable plates
Premium disposable utensils
Napkins
An elevated presentation without full staffing.
Fully Staffed Catering Experience
(20+ Guests)
(Staffing Investment Applies in Addition to Culinary Pricing)
Includes:
Professional catering servers
Chef and sous chef
Up to four hours of dedicated service
Staffing investment:
20–50 guests: $1,200
51–100 guests: $2,500
101–150 guests: $3,500
151–200 guests: $5,000
An 18% gratuity is added to staffed events of 20 guests or more.
Bar & Lounge Enhancements
Bar and lounge services are optional add-ons available for fully staffed events.
Bartending Services
Classic Bar Experience
Beer, house wines, essential mixers.
Signature Bar Experience
Standard spirits, curated wines, classic cocktails.
Premium Bar Experience
Premium spirits, elevated wine offerings, custom signature cocktails.
Hookah Lounge Experience
(Add-On Enhancement)
Create a relaxed and visually curated social atmosphere with our premium Hookah Lounge Experience.
Includes:
Professional hookah attendant
Premium hookah units
Curated flavor selections
Managed guest rotation
Lounge-style presentation
Starting Investment:
Up to 50 guests – Beginning at $600
51–100 guests – Beginning at $1,000
101+ guests – Custom proposal
Available as an add-on to fully staffed catered events.
PRICING & POLICIES
$300 minimum food purchase required
18% gratuity added to staffed events of 20 guests or more
All pricing subject to Texas 8.25% sales tax
Additional service hours available upon request
Venue compliance and local regulations reviewed during consultation
Serving Houston & Surrounding Areas
Papillion's Kitchen & Catering proudly serves:
Houston
The Woodlands
Spring
Cypress
Katy
Humble
Tomball
Pearland
Sugar Land
Missouri City
Delivery available within a 40-mile radius.
WHY CHOOSE PAPILLION'S KITCHEN & CATERING
Elevated Southern and Creole cuisine
Transparent structured pricing
Private chef to 200-guest capacity
Professional hospitality team
Unique hookah lounge enhancement
Reliable Houston-based service
We are not simply food delivery — we are structured event hospitality.
Begin Designing Your Event
Call 281-254-6354 to begin planning your Houston catering experience.
Or complete the form below.
Catering
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