MESSINA'S CATERING & EVENTS

PREMIER CATERER IN NEW ORLEANS

From distinctive private events in historic buildings and stylish in-home catered events to prestigious food and music festivals and everything in between….Messina’s successfully caters life’s special occasions. Our award-winning team focuses on providing the personal attention and authentic New Orleans hospitality our clients have come to expect from our family for the past 60 years.

PASSIONATE ABOUT PERFECTION, COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

ONE-OF-A-KIND VENUES

NEW ORLEANS | FRENCH QUARTER |GARDEN DISTRICT| KENNER |METAIRIE | JEFFERSON PARISH

We are fortunate to cater at the most spectacular and memorable venues in New Orleans. Explore our venues page to find the perfection location for your special event.

TASTE OUR PASSION

Whether you are looking for an authentic New Orleans culinary experience, ethnic cuisines, or kosher offerings, we build custom menus for each event.

FROM OUR FAMILYِ
TO YOURS

Messina's is proud to be family-owned and operated for the past 60 years. Today's second and third generation owners and team members are still Passionate about Perfection and Committed to Excellence.

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Andrew, Andrew Sr., Trace and George Messina

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LET'S CHAT

Our Event Planners will help design a menu and experience perfect for your one-of-a-kind event and budget.

AWARDS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Passionate about Perfection. Committed to Excellence.

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Top work places

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2025 The Times-Picayune Top Work Places

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2021 NACE National Best Caterer for Offsite Catering Under $50k

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2021 Pick for Best of Weddings for Caterers by the Knot

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2017-2024 CityBusiness Reader Rankings for Independent Caterer

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Stacey Messina is New Orleans Only Certified CPCE Caterer in New Orleans

first place

2017 National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) Tasty Bites of the South Competition

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2017 Kenner Food and Wine Festival Competition

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Stacey Messina National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) Board of Directors 2017-2022

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Andrew Messina Named Among 2017 Ones to Watch by CityBusiness

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