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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

Reviews of Laniers Catering

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Lanier's Catering received high praise for flavorful food (notably ribs and chicken) and professional, accommodating service. Staff were responsive and experienced, easing planning stress. Reviewers, including a wedding planner, highly recommended them and said they'd hire them again.

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Lanier's Catering received high praise for flavorful food (notably ribs and chicken) and professional, accommodating service. Staff were responsive and experienced, easing planning stress. Reviewers, including a wedding planner, highly recommended them and said they'd hire them again.

D
Deana Sent on 07/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding reception

Joy was wonderful to work with in regards to preparing and planning for our wedding reception dinner. Staff was very professional and the meal was great!
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Haley Sent on 11/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars!!

I gave these guys 5 stars on everything because they truly were amazing! They’re SO easy to work with and they do an amazing job. Joy responds so quickly every time, she was personable and easy to work with. She’s got a LOT of experience and she knew what to do, I hardly had to do anything and that was a huge stress relief. The food was so good, everyone at my wedding commented on it and I didn’t see one plate with food left on it. They’re very accommodating as well and willing to work with how I wanted things to go. I could not thank them enough. 5 stars all the way!!
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Aniya 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 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!
C
Claudia 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.
R
Rachael Sent on 05/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding food service was a blessing

Joy blessed our wedding with great good and such a generous heart. We were very thankful to have her a part of our wedding
M
Marissa Sent on 11/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever

Laniers was amazing! The food was great & the prices were unbeatable! Would 100% use them again!
N
Nkechi Sent on 11/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and amazing food

It’s amazing working with Joy and the team, they are very professional and food looks great
Ariana
Ariana Sent on 11/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great company

I love this company they are very professional and food is amazing would definitely recommend.
Whitney
Whitney Sent on 10/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Joy and her crew were awesome

Joy and her crew were awesome!!! The food was great and our guest raves about how good it was!
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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

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
His and Her Bridal His and Her Bridal Wedding Planners

Delicious Food and great presentation! We love working with you guys!

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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.
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