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Not Your Traditional Caterer
There are many things to consider once you are ready to think about what you will be serving at your next meeting or event. You should consider if you would like a formal sit down dinner or something more casual. You might also want to go with a cuisine that compliments your venue. The important thing to remember is that you can think outside of the box. You no longer have to serve traditional food in the traditional way from the traditional catering companies. There is a world of possibilities out there. You just need to know where to start looking.

High End Catering
It’s time to think about food. There are certainly a handful of high end carters out there just waiting to cater your next meeting or event. But don’t just limit yourself to catering companies. Many restaurants have catering options and would love to cater your next get together.

Let Birraporetti’s take care of your special occasion. As one of Houston’s great original restaurants, they pride themselves on making each event memorable. Birraporetti’s opened in 1974 in Houston with the slogan, “A Great Italian Restaurant…A Heck of an Irish Bar!” For 30 years Birraporretti’s has been the place to gather whether out on a celebration with friends and family or simply relaxing after a long day. Birraporetti’s can bring their signature food to you with their first class catering department. They can host wedding parties and rehearsal dinners, birthdays and anniversaries, wine dinners and business functions.

Sambuca can offer your guests the ultimate food experience. They understand that every moment deserves its own special detail. The people at Sambuca will work with you to make your event extraordinary. They cater to private events that range from an intimate dinner for 20 to an extraordinary cocktail reception for 400.

The people at Buca di Beppo are experts at turning everyday events into celebrations. From their delicious, Italian cuisine to the fun and festive atmosphere, they know how to have a good time. Buca di Beppo can bring their freshly made Italian favorites to your location. Their diverse menu will please just about anyone. They can accommodate any event or budget, whether it’s a business occasion, a casual affair or anything in between. So sit back and let Buca di Beppo take care of the food.

There are also a select few grocery stores that can provide high-end catering. From major departments like the bakery, meat and seafood to an amazing floral and gift center, Central Market has you covered, whether you need dinner for two or two hundred. There you will find fresh organic produce and local farm-raised beef.

Their commitment to food is not the only reason they’re a cut above the rest. Each of their stores is a market in the truest sense. They are a place to exchange goods and services as well as ideas. With community rooms, cooking classes, live music and much more at every location, they certainly spend every day celebrating what food is all about.

At Central Market, all of the food is freshly prepared by restaurant-trained chefs using the best products available. Each day at the Central Market Bakery, they bake more than 100 kinds of sandwich breads, rolls, pastries and dessert. They offer fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from all over the world. No one in Texas has a better selection of cheeses, deli meats and pâtés.

Sushi Catering
Serving sushi is certainly a growing trend that has been popping up all over the place. You might be thinking that catering sushi is a little humdrum, however that is defiantly not the case. Seafood has always had a bit of elegance to it and sushi is always pleasing to look at. Caters can get creative on the presentation of the food so that it doesn’t only taste delicious, it also looks visually stunning. Because when it comes to hosting the perfect event, the presentation is just as important as the quality of the food.

Located all around the country, Sushi Catering Services gives you the options of fine corporate entertainment in Houston. They offer full service event catering to big and small events. The food is prepared from only the best quality ingredients by the expert chefs and cooks. They have a well-equipped kitchen to prepare the food. They can also prepare the food at the venue if the situation demands. In either case, the chefs at Sushi Catering Services will produce a fine culinary treat with regular food items and at least a unique special item of snack or porridge. Their supporting staff is also well mannered and cheerful. The waiters will be dressed up, befitting the theme you have selected for the event.

Kubo’s Fine Catering offers an array of services from beautifully designed sushi and appetizer platters to a full Japanese cuisine culinary experience onsite with cold and hot selections. Whether it is an appetizer of Spicy Tuna Mushroom, Kubo’s Miso-Bouillabaisse as a soup starter, or a special entree such as Salmon Hooba-Yaki, Kubo’s is committed to serving only the freshest, most exceptional seafood, meats and vegetables, all prepared with unmatched innovation. His access to fresh, seasonal ingredients allows Chef Ito to demonstrate his artistry and versatility. They can even add ambiance and a unique entertainment experience with a sushi station at your next soiree, gala or reception where your guests may enjoy made-to-order sushi rolls by talented chefs.

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