Best Holiday Meal Catering Options in New Orleans

Entertaining at your Springs at River Chase or Springs at Fremaux Town Center apartment can be a lot of fun, especially when you have great features to show off such as granite countertops and a beverage refrigerator. However, when you're hosting family and friends for the holidays, the thought of having to cook dinner for 20+ people can be overwhelming.

Fortunately, there are several catering businesses in New Orleans that can help you serve the perfect holiday meal:

1. Mother's To-Go Catering
401 Poydras St, New Orleans
504.523.9656

If your hosting out-of-town guests for the holidays, Mother's provides an authentic New Orleans dining experience that is sure to impress. Mother's has been cooking all of your favorite holiday dishes the old-fashioned way since 1938 and is known for its selection of quality meats. While dining at the restaurant offers a lengthy wait time, taking advantage of Mother's To-Go Catering will allow you to enjoy a savory holiday meal with your family at your apartment. Your guests will agree that the meal is worth the splurge.

2. Bevi Seafood Co.
4701 Airline Dr, Metairie
504.885.5003

New Orleans is home to some of the best seafood restaurants in the country and offers a cajun twist on your favorite dishes. We can't talk about seafood in New Orleans without mentioning Bevi Seafood Co. Dishes such as the Smoked Turkey and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Oyster Dressing and Stuffed Crabs will enhance your holiday gathering. Due to high demand, Bevi holiday catering orders must be placed at least 72 hours in advance.

3. Carpool Caterer
1600 W Causeway Approach, Suite 5, Mandeville
985.705.7272

Looking for an easy and economical way to feed a crowd? Carpool Caterer in Mandeville takes food orders online for just about any meal you can think of. Menus are posted on a weekly basis with options to order a full tray (feeds up to six adults), half tray (feeds up to four adults), and a kiddie tray (feeds up to three munchkins). Orders must be submitted at least a week in advance, and customers have the option to pick up the meal or have the meal delivered. During the holidays, Carpool Caterer has an abundance of your favorite sides already prepared in-store, so customers can stop by to pick up extra sides if necessary.

4. Patton's Catering
127 Cleveland Ave, Slidell
985.645.3600

Patton's is known for catering some of the swankiest weddings in Slidell, but also offers off-site catering to make your holiday meal one for the books. Locals enlist the catering services of Patton's for specialties such as its Roast Beef Tenderloin in a Marchand Di Vin Sauce and Chicken Bonne Femme with Pontalba Potatoes. Although Patton's catering services are on the pricier side, the meal will certainly impress your holiday guests.

Have you had your holiday meal in New Orleans catered in the past? If so, please share your recommendations in our comments section below.