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Laniers Catering Award Winning Premier Caterers that services weddings and other special events. Ranked in top 10 most popular Caterers in Houston & surrounding cities. This black-owned and family-owned business is led by Joy Norwood. This culinary team has provided couples with gourmet meals since 1999 and would love to serve you for your big event.

Services Offered

Laniers Catering offers a variety of serving styles, including buffets, plated dinners, stations, hors d’oeuvres, family-style, French service, stations, and dessert tables. Couples are provided with servers and may also come in prior to the wedding for tastings to preview and select menu items. The reliable staff will deliver, setup, and clean up equipment and items, which include but are not limited to the following:

  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Buffet Warmers
  • Professional Waiters and Chefs
  • Gourmet Food

Cuisine

Laniers Catering offers many mouthwatering Italian, Cajun, and other styles of dishes. Their menu options include lemon pepper chicken, ribeye steak, chicken parmesan pasta, turkey and roast potatoes, and more. This team also offers bar services to couples. They can provide you with bartenders and will offer a cash bar. These services come with a champagne toast and a signature drink.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$30

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

$17

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$12

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

$7

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$6

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
BBQ
Caribbean
French
Italian
Local
Mexican
Seafood
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)
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Laniers Catering

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
48 Reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Lanier's Catering, run by Joy, has received glowing reviews for their professional service and delicious food. They are highly recommended by a wedding planner who has worked with them multiple times, and customers have praised their flavorful dishes and generous portions. Joy is commended for her flexibility in working within budgets and accommodating specific requests. The impeccable food presentation and prompt delivery are also highlighted, making Lanier's Catering a top choice for events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Lanier's Catering, run by Joy, has received glowing reviews for their professional service and delicious food. They are highly recommended by a wedding planner who has worked with them multiple times, and customers have praised their flavorful dishes and generous portions. Joy is commended for her flexibility in working within budgets and accommodating specific requests. The impeccable food presentation and prompt delivery are also highlighted, making Lanier's Catering a top choice for events.

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Aniya M. Sent on 03/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful, everything was great about it

The food is so good! The cooks really impress me. The ribs are great! The chicken is delicious!
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Lashonda N. Sent on 02/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Service

I am a Wedding Planner (LNN Planning And Design LLC) in the Houston and surrounding areas and have worked with the owner Joy of Lanier’s Catering for multiple weddings. Joy is a beautiful person to work with along with her staff. They provide professional service when working together a the food is very delicious with lots of flavor.

I definitely recommend Lanier’s Catering to all of my clients!
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Claudia G. Sent on 06/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly and professional!

This was our family’s first big event in which we hired a caterer and we were pleased.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Laniers Catering frequently asked questions

At Laniers Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Chocolate Fountain
The bar service starting price at Laniers Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Laniers Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Laniers 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 Laniers Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Laniers Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Laniers Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Laniers Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Laniers Catering is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
Laniers Catering currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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