Cafe Caspian features a stunning contemporary facility that provides the perfect environment for corporate gatherings, including business lunches and group dinners. The restaurant specializes in the cuisine of Persia, and is noted for the excellence of its cuisine, which is inspired by recipes that are thousands of years old. Owners Massoud Bastankhan and Badra Andrews has developed a stunning space for guests to enjoy fine Persian cooking with an emphasis on culture and tradition.

Cafe Caspian’s extensive menu includes an assortment of favorite appetizers, including hummus, taboulé (parsley salad), dolmeh (stuffed grape leaves), mast-o-khiyar (yogurt and cucumber), borani esfenaz (spinach dip) and shirazi salad, as well as entrees featuring beef, chicken and lamb, all of which are served with fresh herbs, feta cheese and hot taftoon bread. Cafe Caspian’s reliable catering program allows for planners to arrange for guests to enjoy the delicious tastes of Persia at the event venue of their choice.

Meeting professionals looking for a tasteful and elegant venue have an excellent choice in another of Mr. Bastankhan’s and Ms. Badras’ companies. The Golden Samovar Banquet Facility is a beautiful space that is both intimate and elegant, providing a refined atmosphere that every attendee can appreciate and feel comfortable in. The Golden Samovar accommodates up to 200 guests for a seated banquet.

An event coordinator is on hand to make sure even the smallest of details are taken care of. Rental of the Golden Samovar includes tables, chairs, china, silverware, centerpieces, linens, a sound system, one ice sculpture and a custom-designed food menu. Several bar packages are available to ensure a tantalizing variety of quality beverages to accompany a great food selection and ambient facility.

A second restaurant and partner company to these two exceptional event facilities is Cascadas, a Mexican restaurant that has been recognized for its stunning atmosphere. With colorful landscaping and a breathtaking waterfall as a backdrop, Cascadas is one of the city’s go-to restaurants for a memorable dining experience.

Cascadas features a comprehensive menu of Mexican favorites, including a variety of appetizers, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and seafood entrees. Cascadas signature de la parilla options, which include a choice of grilled meat served with a portion of Mexican rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

The duo’s newest event facility venture is Le Virage Chapel & Ballroom, a banquet complex located in the Westchase area of Houston. Unique among Houston event facilities in that it offers multiple meeting spaces, Le Virage gives planners the flexibility and versatility needed to organize a variety of different functions. A beautiful combination of ornate 14th century-style finishes and clean contemporary lines create the perfect atmosphere for corporate gatherings large and small. Located in a trendy part of Houston, Le Virage Chapel & Ballroom is the new place for corporate and social events on a grand scale.

Meeting planners who already have a set event venue in mind to host their corporate gathering, but are looking for restaurant-quality food can utilize the services of Gala Catering. Gala Catering offers impeccable food service combined with unmatched customer service and even more impressive execution. For a menu of what Gala Catering offers, please visit the company Web site below

Café Caspian
(281) 493-4000
www.cafecaspian.com 

Cascadas
(281) 589-0017
www.cascadas-restaurante.com

Gala Catering
www.thegalacatering.com
(832) 293-0911

The Golden Samovar Banquet Facility
(281) 497-3290
www.goldensamovar.com

Le Virage Chapel & Ballroom
(281) 497-3290