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Bittersweet started as a small company with big dreams. We are a boutique catering company committed to exceptional food and superior service. This made us one of the top caterers in the Austin, Tx area for over 10 years. We relocated to Arkansas in 2022 and have never looked back. We service the North Central areas of Arkansas--Littel Rock, Jonesboro, MountainHome, Batesville, etc. Watching people discover the world thru food has been very exciting. My clients continually challenge me to develop new dishes for their unique events, which has given me a lot of joy over the years. Bittersweet Cakes & Catering offers buffet style, family & plated options to reflect your vision for your special day. They offer a variety of menu options, from passed hors d’oeuvres to decadent desserts. Each menu is customized, and the team is open to any suggestions or requests. Bittersweet Cakes & Catering offers vegetarian, vegan, and kosher menu options to satisfy you and your guests. We look forward to meeting you and creating that once in a lifetime event that will be remembered for years to come! Please visit our website: www.bittersweetcakesandcatering.com We have also opened a new Venue located in Mt. Pleasant, Ar.--Bluebird Estate. The Estate located in the foothills of the Ozarks is situated on 16 acres, offers accommodations for up to 20 guests, has beautiful gardens and a 1 acre stocked fishing pond. It is a wonderful place to make memories for a lifetime. www.bluebird-estate.com We look forward to hearing from you . Laura Eliel Owner 512-917-5223

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$68

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$46

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$46

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$46

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
Caribbean
German
Greek
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware

Reviews of Bittersweet Cakes & Catering

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Jana Sent on 05/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience with Bittersweet Catering

Laura was wonderful! The food and cake were exquisite, plus she was prompt, professional and easy to communicate with. We also appreciate her flexibility with the changes we had to make due to Coronavirus. Don't hesitate to hire her, you will not regret it!
Stacie
Stacie Sent on 09/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best caterer we could ask for!

We are so happy we chose Bittersweet Catering for our daughter's wedding. Laura and her staff are fantastic to work with are were supportive and accommodating during the planning process. Laura we above and beyond to make the wedding perfect! Our guests were thrilled with the food from the appetizers to the cake. Thanks Laura for helping make an unforgettable evening!
Wendy
Wendy Sent on 05/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience.

Laura is very easy to work with, and strives to accommodate all needs. The food was incredible, and the service was top notch. Thank you for a great experience!
Christine
Christine Sent on 01/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Caterer

I cannot express how much we loved Laura and company! Everything they touched was absolutely divine. I couldn't have asked for anyone to grasp our tastes so perfectly! The food was outrageously good. The cake was just as I wanted. Bittersweet is a one-stop shop! The provided all the chairs and tables, the food, the cake, just everything. It was absolutely outstanding! Everyone is still raving about our special day! Thank you, Laura!! You are the BEST!!
Christine & Michael - Jonestown, TX - Our perfect backyard wedding!
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Yvonne Sent on 12/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Corporate Holiday Party that ROCKS!

Laura and her team have done our holiday parties now for the past 3 years and each year gets better and better. They do a great job on the menu planning and execution. Her desserts are to die for!!! Trying to figure out new ways to use them for other events!
R
Rae Sent on 12/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Corporate Event Success

Laura, Julie, Bryan and other wonderful co-workers made our corporate Christmas Happy Hour absolutely delightful! Beautifully prepared food (including roast beef crostinis, pulled pork sliders, shrimp and other appetizers) and outstanding desserts! The presentation was spot-on and the service was impeccable. I can't recommend them highly enough and we will enjoy having them again in 2019!
M
Maggie Sent on 06/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The food was amazing, and they were able to accommodate our plethora of food restrictions/allergies! The whole process Laura was kind and accommodating, communicative, and patient. I was thrilled with their service, and everyone really enjoyed the dinner and dessert.
S
Suzanne Sent on 10/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Every single detail was accounted for and handled without needing to ask me on my wedding day. Laura was prompt, professional, detail-oriented and cooks damn fine food. She asked the right questions and made suggestions when appropriate without me ever feeling like she didn't understand my vision. She enhanced my wedding day beautifully and I'm so so so pleased!
T
Thomas Sent on 10/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Laura catered our rehearsal dinner for about 30 people and our wedding reception for about 40 people.
For our rehearsal dinner, she catered a cocktail hour, with a variety of foods, including from scratch hummus, pimento cheese, guacamole and salsa. We had a buffet style dinner of grilled chicken and beef with optional sauces on the side, roasted potatoes and peppers and a cous cous salad. Everything was cooked to exact specifications and was served at the correct temperatures. We had very specific instruction on seasonings and she followed every single one of them. We also had a desert bar and she made loaded brownies, assorted fruit and amazing fruit tarts. Everything was perfect!

For our wedding reception Laura also catered the cocktail hour. We had shrimp cocktail, Cajun crab cakes, caprese skewers and fresh fruit kabobs. We choose a family style dinner and everyone passed dishes around. We had Beef Tenderloin with a bordelaise sauce with mushrooms and Salmon with a lemon-basil aioli. We also had sides of gourmet mac and cheese, whipped potato bar, asparagus, mixed green salad and homemade herb biscuits. Again, we had very specific cooking and seasoning instructions and it all came out perfect!

We also choose to have Laura design our wedding cake. We had a beautiful two-tier cake filled with a strawberry filling and a delicious buttercream frosting. It truly was amazing!!!

We had an wonderful weekend with Laura, all the food was excellent and we couldn’t have been happier! We would recommend Laura and Bittersweet Cakes and Catering to everyone.
C
Chris Sent on 10/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Laura and her team helped make our wedding day turn out perfectly.

From the start, I had a feeling Laura would be perfect for our wedding. We only wanted appetizers and a few servers to pass them out and serve drinks. She understood our needs and didn't try to sell us more than what we asked for. And, her menu suggestions were exactly what I had in mind.

On the wedding day, we literally opened the door to let her and her team in, and never had to think about the caterers again. Everything went so smoothly and everyone loved the food! She served bacon-wrapped shrimp, which everyone loved, crab cakes, salads, a cheese tray, and my personal favorite, beet humus (never had that before, and it was delicious)!

We highly recommend Laura and her team. Thank you!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
The Arundel Ensemble The Arundel Ensemble Wedding Musicians

Laura's work is amazing - so delectable, and beautiful to boot! I am more than happy to recommend her to everyone!

Flying T Ranch Event Center Flying T Ranch Event Center Barn & Farm Weddings

GREAT food!! Really nice lady and very professional. Love having her out here.

Smythwick Castle & Lodge Smythwick Castle & Lodge Mansion Weddings

Bittersweet is a very professional Catering company that offers a wide variety of menu and cake options for their clients. I look forward to working with them alot in the future.

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Bittersweet Cakes & Catering frequently asked questions

At Bittersweet Cakes & Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Bittersweet Cakes & Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Bittersweet Cakes & Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Bittersweet Cakes & Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Bittersweet Cakes & Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Bittersweet Cakes & Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Bittersweet Cakes & Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
To cater to all tastes, Bittersweet Cakes & Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
Bittersweet Cakes & Catering is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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