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Chef Yo is an entrepreneur, small business advocate, pioneer and innovator. She has two decades of culinary experience providing 5-star dining for upscale, celebrity, corporate, and casual events in the Texas and Louisiana region.

Nuksy's Fine Catering possesses the ability to cater any event; a Fine Dining experience with scratch-made foods and full-service dining. As a full-service catering company, we offer our clients the opportunity to choose from a diverse menu of international cuisines each menu item has a homemade feel with high-end quality and food presentation served by professional trained waiters and bartenders. We also provide our clients with the unique flexibility for their out-of-box ideas.

We use contemporary and traditional table designs while adding the unique persona of the client. Nuksy's Fine Catering was built on word-of-mouth buzz, social media influence and personal referrals. One memorable event was partnering with a team to provide a fine dining experience for an elite group that included Michelle Obama.

We have a track record of retention placement on over 75% of our clients' "Preferred Vendor" list. Our popular services include: Weddings, Boxed Lunches, Virtual Dinner Boxes, Nuksy's on the Go Prepackaged Meals and Non-Profit Fundraising.

We are known for our Grilled Ribeye, Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, Cajun Chicken, Blackened Tilapia, Signature Tea Punch, Steak Seasoning, Old Fashion Tea Cakes and Grandma Nuksy's Bread Pudding.


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Nuksy's Table

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

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
French
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Catie L. Sent on 05/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire nuksys

Chef Yo has a personal touch to her food and services that makes it shine above the rest! Nuksys provided food for multiple work events I was planning and they were detail-oriented, clear, kind, and provided delicious food!! Their staff went above and beyond to ensure our events went great!! If you are thinking about ordering their food, DO IT!! Thank you, Chef Yo!
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Raven W. Sent on 05/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best all around!

Nuksys's is the best all around! Absolutely the best!
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Nicole Sent on 05/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience start to finish!

From the moment I sent the inquiry for a caterer, Chef Yo and her team have been wonderful! She helped walk me through the menu based on the event vibe and the number of people! Our tasting was delicious and I was that much more confident I made the right choice in caterer. And the event was even better! Everyone is still raving about the food! Thank you so much, Chef Yo and the Nuksy’s Fine Catering Team!
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Team

Jennifer Tom
Jennifer Tom
Events Coordinator

Award-winning wedding and event planner, Jennifer Tom has been at the center of hundreds of once in a life-time celebrations since 2014. She specializes in weddings, corporate events and parties for special occasions in the Houston and surrounding areas. As a certified wedding planner, Jennifer has superior knowledge and offers exceptional service in wedding planning and coordination. She spends time with the couple to discover what makes their relationship special. Then she makes sure the unique personality and style of the couple are reflected in every facet of the wedding. Jennifer’s philosophy is to make your journey as wonderful as the wedding day itself. As a corporate event planner, she is creative, resourceful and highly recommended. Known in the industry as an elite planner, Jennifer creates a seamless event that is both visually stunning and enjoyable for all team members.

Chef Yo Henry
Chef Yo Henry
Chief Food Officer / Owner

Chef Yo is an entrepreneur, small business advocate, pioneer and innovator. She has two decades of culinary experience providing 5-star dining for upscale, celebrity, corporate, and casual events in the Texas and Louisiana region. She's the Minority Female CEO of Nuksy’s Fine Catering, LLC. Nuksy's Fine Catering possesses the ability to cater any event; a Fine Dining experience with scratch-made foods and full-service dining.

Chef Yo is also the founder of J. Louise Institute Etiquette, Training and Development for Young Adults and Business Professionals. This concept was Inspired by her early youth and favorite subject- Home Economics. The life skills and tools she received in this class are lost with technology and social media. Chef Yo wants to bring the conversation back to the dinner table by partnering with local schools and universities, corporations and social organizations. Dining with Chef Yo – The Etiquette Series.

In 2018 shortly after Hurricane Harvey, Chef Yo acquired Nuksy's Event Venue - Downtown Houston. Her dream is to have an event space to support the Nuksy’s Brand. New addition to the space is Nuksy's Table- a Covid Safe private dining pop up restaurant.

Chef Yo has been recognized by The Greater Houston Black Chamber as 2020 Pinnacle Award Recipient and by Houston Community College with the Office of Entrepreneurial Initiative Award for her work with Women Owned Small Businesses. She has also been recognized by Houston Minority Supplier Development Council as one of the top 10 local entrepreneurs who are emerging in their industry with the Emerging 10 (E-10) Award.

Chef Yo has been a featured Chef at Super Bowl LI, Black Restaurant Week and Houston Business Journal in a series called Women Who Mean Business. Chef Yo is a member of the Texas Restaurant Association, Women's Business Enterprise Alliance and City of Houston Minority Business Enterprise.

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Belle Rose Maison Belle Rose Maison Banquet Halls

Wonderful food, and beautiful presentation and excellent service!!

Demers Banquet Hall Demers Banquet Hall Banquet Halls

Hello from Demers! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your network. We look forward to working with you in the near future! www.demersbanquethall.com

Keisha's Kreations LLC Keisha's Kreations LLC Wedding Florists

Nuksy's Catering has excellent customer service and the food is phenomenal. For all of your intimate dinner parties, rehearsal dinners, baby and bridal showers, wedding receptions, family reunions, etc. look no further than Chef Yolonda. Her staff is timely and always gives more than what is expected. Excellent vendor!

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