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Messina’s Catering and Events is a classic ballroom wedding venue located in New Orleans that prides itself on years of quality service and attention to detail. This family-owned company opened its doors in 1961 and has grown into what Messina's Inc. is today. Work with their experienced team to create the perfect menu and event space for your dream wedding. Winner of WeddingWire's 2018 Couples’ Choice Award, Messina’s Catering and Events is the ideal choice for your special day!

Facilities and Capacity
This venue has a ballroom that holds up to 200 guests. Enjoy the elegant design and open floor plan that will create the perfect atmosphere for your reception. This venue also offers a bridal suite.

Services Offered
Messina’s Catering and Events is a full-service wedding venue with on-site catering and event coordination available. Their services include:

  • Bartending services
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/sound
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • Wheelchair access


Cuisine
Choose from a wide variety of serving options, including buffet, family style, hors d’oeuvres, plated and stations. Cuisine is offered in the following styles:

  • American
  • BBQ
  • Cajun
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Sandwiches
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Southwestern


Location

  • Messina’s Catering and Events is located right off of I-10 in Kenner, a suburb outside of New Orleans. At this location, you and your guests will be only a short drive from downtown New Orleans and will be able to experience the best the city has to offer.
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Messina’s Catering and Events

Lylah
Lylah Sent on 12/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

THE FOOD THOUGH (+ drooling emoji)

Event: One tasting and we were hooked. Not only did they cater three events during our wedding weekend (welcome reception / wedding / farewell brunch), but we also went to stay at the hotel that they service (One11). We had our wedding and associated events at Chateau LeMoyne. Most of the folks that were involved in planning the event and organizing the space/timing/etc. were from Messina’s. For anyone looking to have a wedding in New Orleans, I would recommend looking into where Messina’s caters to - and planning the venue around them. Truly we couldn’t be happier with them! ///////// People: We had a little turnover during our planning (started working with them in March, we got married in December). We initially worked with Maria - who we absolutely fell in love with! - but then we worked with Stacey. She was so helpful, calming, and patient with us! We loved working with her, Lydia, and Logan. And let me tell you - if you add Chef Mark to that team, you’re truly in the best hands. Chef Mark is a culinary artist and you+your guests will fall in love with anything that he makes! ///////// Food: We tried to have it all! In fact, after we had our venue reception tasting with Messina’s, we immediately added two events so we could have more of them. True story! But I’ll keep it brief: you’ll be extremely happy with anything you choose! You can’t go wrong. ///////// Experience: Couldn’t be better. Best decision - stop searching and call Messina’s. You’ll be so happy you did!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 05/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic and delicious!

We loved having Messina’s cater our wedding! The food was amazing and so many of our guests commented that it was some of the best food they’ve had at a wedding, ever. They are very professional and easy to work with, and I was truly blown away by Stacey’s kindness. After allowing us to postpone our March 2020 wedding last year, she didn’t even blink when I told her we were further downsizing from 120 guests to 20 this year. She also called me a few days before our wedding just to make sure we didn’t have any questions and to wish us the best. Her staff were so kind to us and even boxed up all the extra food for us to take home after the wedding. Would highly recommend them!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 06/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband, Dan McDonald, and I are overwhelmed with gratitude for our experience with Messina’s Catering. Messina’s provided food and bartending service for our wedding on May 26th, 2018 at the Beauregard-Keyes House in New Orleans. Executive Chef Mark Daniels and Sales Manager Lydia Casler worked tirelessly from the time of our very first contact—I discovered them serendipitously thanks to our venue’s preferred vendor list—through the conclusion of our wedding day. From start to finish, Mark and Lydia provided the highest standard of service and ease of communication, not to mention the incredible food!

Mark and Lydia made the process of planning our wedding effortless and straightforward. Both were easy to contact by phone or e-mail and they responded promptly, answering all our questions in detail. Mark helped us design a traditional New Orleans style menu for our buffet dinner that would please both our local Louisiana friends and our out-of-town families from Arizona and Massachusetts, who are largely unfamiliar with southern cuisine. Both my husband and I are teachers, so Mark guided us toward menu selections that would accommodate our budget while still providing an incredible meal. Many of our guests reported that Messina’s was the best wedding food they had ever eaten, some emphasizing that it was the best food they had ever had, period. In a foodie dream city like New Orleans, there is a great deal of competition for such praise!

Mark and Lydia and the entire Messina’s team could not have done a better job. Every aspect of our interaction with Messina’s—from initial menu design, to tasting, to contracting and payment, to execution of the big day—went seamlessly. Our families are big food fans, and we have heard only the highest praise regarding the quality and taste of the menu. Thank you, Messina’s, for making our day stress-free, unforgettable, and delicious!

With deepest gratitude,
Kelsey & Dan McDonald
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Messina’s Catering and Events frequently asked questions

Messina’s Catering and Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Messina’s Catering and Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Messina’s Catering and Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Messina’s Catering and Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Messina’s Catering and Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Messina’s Catering and Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Messina’s Catering and Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Messina’s Catering and Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
Messina’s Catering and Events is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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