Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Catering Services in New Orleans
Since 1968, Capdeboscq Catering Service has been a trusted name in New Orleans and the Bayou Region for exceptional off-premise catering. Our family-owned business, led by Gene, Connie, and Larry Capdeboscq, brings over 50 years of expertise to every event, from intimate gatherings to large-scale weddings and corporate functions. With a reputation built on quality and reliability, we have catered over 7,000 wedding receptions, offering customizable menus that blend traditional Southern flavors with modern culinary techniques. Our services extend to social luncheons, cocktail parties, and corporate events, supported by partnerships with historic and unique reception venues. In 2023, we expanded our offerings by welcoming Mike DeSalvo, former owner of DeSalvo's Bakery, to enhance our bakery services with artisan breads, pastries, and desserts.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our attention to detail, from curated food stations to coordinated event staffing. We prioritize convenience, with locations on the Westbank of the Mississippi River, ensuring easy access to New Orleans' Central Business District, the French Quarter, and the Garden District. Our menu features a diverse array of entrees, salads, soups, and desserts, designed to accommodate both traditional and contemporary tastes. Whether planning a wedding, corporate event, or private party, we provide personalized service to ensure every occasion is memorable. Our decades of experience, combined with a passion for hospitality, make us a leader in the catering industry.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Catering
Social Event Catering
Bakery Services
Event Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of catering experience in New Orleans and the Bayou Region.
- Our family-owned business specializes in weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.
- We provide customizable menus with diverse Southern and modern culinary options.
- Our team includes Mike DeSalvo, renowned for artisan bakery creations.
- We have catered over 7,000 wedding receptions with personalized service.
Services
Wedding Catering
Capdeboscq Catering Service specializes in wedding receptions with customizable packages including food stations, open bars, and wedding cakes. Our team coordinates every detail from venue selection to staffing, ensuring a seamless experience for couples. With over 7,000 weddings catered since 1968, we blend traditional Southern hospitality with modern culinary trends to create memorable celebrations.
Corporate Catering
We provide full-service catering for corporate functions in New Orleans' Central Business District and surrounding areas. Services include luncheons, dinner meetings, and large-scale events with options ranging from buffet stations to plated dinners. Our menus feature diverse selections to accommodate professional gatherings, with add-ons like hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and beverage service tailored to business needs.
Bakery Services
Our bakery department offers artisan breads, pastries, and desserts crafted by Mike DeSalvo, former owner of DeSalvo's Bakery. Menu items include po-boy bread, fig and almond cookies, danishes, and specialty cakes. These baked goods complement our catering services or can be ordered separately for events requiring premium bakery products.
Event Rentals
We offer rental equipment for events including champagne walls, chafers, and serving accessories. Our champagne wall rental comes with optional acrylic flutes, while chafers with sterno provide food warming solutions. Delivery and pickup services ensure convenience for clients hosting events in various venues across the region.
Social Event Catering
From cocktail parties to repast receptions, we cater diverse social gatherings with customizable menus and full-service support. Our offerings include hors d'oeuvres, buffet spreads, and themed food stations suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, and community events. The team provides staffing, coordination, and venue recommendations to ensure successful private functions.
People
Gene Capdeboscq
Owner
Gene Capdeboscq co-owns the family catering business with over 50 years of experience in event planning and hospitality. He oversees operations and maintains the company's commitment to quality service in New Orleans.
Connie Capdeboscq
Owner
Connie Capdeboscq contributes to the family business with decades of expertise in catering and customer relations. She plays a key role in coordinating weddings and social events across the Bayou Region.
Larry Capdeboscq
Owner
Larry Capdeboscq manages catering logistics and event execution for the family-owned company. His 50+ years in the industry ensure seamless delivery of services for corporate and private functions in New Orleans.
Mike DeSalvo
Bakery Specialist
Mike DeSalvo joined Capdeboscq in 2023, bringing his bakery expertise from DeSalvo's Bakery on 4th Street. He creates artisan breads, pastries, and desserts that enhance the catering service's menu offerings.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, luncheons, cocktail parties, and repast receptions across New Orleans and the Bayou Region.
Do you provide venue recommendations?
Yes, we offer curated lists of historic and unique reception venues for weddings and private events.
Are bakery items available separately?
Yes, our bakery department sells artisan breads, pastries, and desserts crafted by Mike DeSalvo.
What rental equipment do you offer?
We rent champagne walls, chafers, and serving accessories with delivery and pickup services available.
How many weddings have you catered?
We've catered over 7,000 wedding receptions since our founding in 1968.
Do you serve corporate clients?
Yes, we provide catering for business meetings, conferences, and events in New Orleans' Central Business District.
