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We stay active in the national and local catering and hospitality industry. We place a high value on industry and community involvement and many of our staff members are actively involved in local organizations. Here is where we like to brag on our team a bit!
April 7, 2025
- At Messina’s Catering & Events, our success is driven by passionate, hardworking team members who bring our core values to life every day. This
March 30, 2025
- Messina’s was honored to take part in Archbishop Rummel High School’s highly anticipated Beast Feast on March 26th — an annual celebration of bold
March 24, 2025
- Messina’s Catering & Events was proud to once again serve as the exclusive food and beverage partner for Fair Grounds Race Course, delivering exceptional
March 4, 2025
- The Messina’s team took center stage during an unforgettable Mardi Gras Ball Season! From extravagant masquerade balls to high-energy pre-parade celebrations, we delivered top-tier
February 28, 2025
- Messina’s kicked off the year with the 2025 Annual Managers Meeting at The Rooftop on Basin, bringing together leadership from across the company to
February 10, 2025
- New Orleans was the ultimate destination for Super Bowl LIX, and Messina’s played a key role in making the week unforgettable. From exclusive VIP
January 31, 2025
- We are proud to celebrate Cameron Williams, a 2024 extern from the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI), who successfully completed his training
January 30, 2025
- We’ve been SCOUTED—again! Messina’s Catering & Events is honored to be featured in Volume 13 of The Scout Guide New Orleans, a publication that
January 24, 2025
- Our Messina’s disaster relief feeding division is ready to serve when extreme weather hits! During the recent freeze, our dedicated team worked tirelessly to
January 17, 2025
- Exciting News! The MISI by Messina’s has been recognized as the 2024 Best Networking Event of the Year at the MPI Gulf States Chapter
January 15, 2025
- Messina’s Catering & Events has expanded into a new 16,000-square-foot commissary, further elevating our ability to deliver high-quality catering services in New Orleans, LA.
January 5, 2025
- The 2024 holiday season was one for the books at Messina’s Catering & Events, filled with milestone celebrations, award recognitions, and unforgettable moments. From
December 31, 2024
- Messina’s Catering & Events kicked off the holiday season in style, celebrating another incredible year with its Annual Christmas Party at the iconic House
December 19, 2024
- Messina’s Catering and Events is excited to announce the opening of The Misi, our newest exclusive venue. Located on the third floor of the
December 12, 2024
- Messina’s Catering proudly celebrated a night of achievements at the Annual National Association for Catering & Events (NACE) New Orleans Holiday Awards, held on
December 12, 2024
- Congratulations to Stacey Messina, CPCE, on being honored with the NACE 2024 Industry Legacy Award! This prestigious recognition celebrates her dedication, leadership, and lasting
November 29, 2024
- For the third consecutive year, Messina’s Catering & Events proudly continued a 100-year-old New Orleans Thanksgiving tradition by catering the Annual Club House Buffet
August 27, 2024
- The Messina’s Culinary Team recently participated in the Krewe de Pink’s Death by Chocolate 2024 tasting event, which featured champagne, live jazz, and a
July 28, 2024
- Messina’s Catering & Events is proud to recognize Stephanie Chapman as the Employee of the Quarter at the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center for
July 24, 2024
- Messina’s Catering & Events recently attended the NACE Experience 2024, a premier conference for the catering and event industry, held in Denver, CO. Bringing
July 24, 2024
- Messina’s very own Stacey Messina, CPCE, and Chef Matthew Bordelon share their favorite tips for outdoor summer parties al fresco with The Scout Guide.
July 20, 2024
- Each year, The Scout Guide New Orleans seeks out the best businesses in the city. Recently, they compiled a list of top professionals in
June 28, 2024
- The votes are in, and CityBusiness readers have spoken. Businesses across the New Orleans area have been recognized as the best in their fields. The
June 11, 2024
- The 2024 New Orleans festival season was one for the books, and Messina’s Catering & Events was at the heart of it all! From
May 6, 2024
- Messina’s is proud to have almost a decade of history catering the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival‘s Sky Suite Cabanas and Hospitality Corporate
February 24, 2024
- Messina’s Catering & Events was honored to be part of the stunning New Orleans wedding of Cleveland Spears, III and Rubi L. Brown. Their
February 7, 2024
- Messina’s is proud to add another venue to its portfolio of prestigious New Orleans event spaces. Messina’s Catering & Events was recently named a
February 1, 2024
- Messina’s is proud to be a 2024 Scouted business, marking our 3rd year in a row. The Scout Guide features local independent businesses in
November 6, 2023
- Messina’s Catering & Events was honored to play a role in the Emeril Lagasse Foundation Carnivale, an inspiring initiative dedicated to empowering youth through
October 11, 2023
- Messina’s Catering & Events was proud to host the National Association of Catering & Events NACE New Orleans October Mixer, Dink & Drink at
September 29, 2023
- Calling all fried chicken lovers—the National Fried Chicken Festival is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Taking place September 30 – October
September 18, 2023
- Our very own Director of Culinary, Chef Mark Daniels, appeared on WVUE Fox 8 yesterday to talk about The Exchange Pickleball + Bar. https://www.facebook.com/reel/692981855580491
August 1, 2023
- Messina’s Catering & Events is proud to be named the exclusive caterer at The Exchange Pickleball + Bar. Situated a mere 5 miles from
June 30, 2023
- CityBusiness’ 2023 Reader Rankings survey generated responses from 3,568 business professionals from across the New Orleans area. Messina’s was named Top Winner in the
June 1, 2023
- Messina’s is proud to have been named the exclusive caterer at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center New Orleans Airport. Conveniently situated in the
February 10, 2023
- Messina’s is proud to add two New Orleans special event venues to its portfolio of prestigious New Orleans event spaces. Messina’s Catering & Events
August 8, 2022
- The Scout Guide New Orleansfeatures local independent businesses in NewOrleans Read More
June 17, 2022
- CityBusiness’ 2022 Reader Rankings survey generated responses from 7,336 business professionals from across the New Orleans area. Messina’s was named Top Winner in the
May 26, 2022
- Messina’sLe Cochon a Trois won first place at this year’s Food Fight NOLA Read More
August 21, 2021
- Messina’s Catering provided hot meals to Hurricane Ida first responders, ensuring they were fed and fueled while serving the community in the aftermath of
August 1, 2021
- Messina’s won the 2021 National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) Award for Offsite Catering Event under $50,000. Messina’s team accepted the award during
August 1, 2021
- Messina’s is thrilled to have been presented with the 2021 Offsite Catering Award from the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) the award
June 17, 2021
- The votes have been cast and counted from CityBusiness readers on which businesses are the best of the best in New Orleans, based on
January 16, 2021
- Messina’s Wins 2020 Menu of the Year from The National Association of Catering and Events (NACE) New Orleans Chapter at the 2020 Virtual Awards
November 22, 2020
- The Chateau LeMoyne is a boutique hotel in the French Quarter with historic architecture and modern amenities. Messina’s is the exclusive caterer for the
November 22, 2020
- Messina’s has earned The Knot’s Best of Weddings Award again in 2020, an award they have taken home since 2018.This prestigious honor represents the
September 3, 2020
- NACE’s National Education Committee works to continue to advancement of NACE’s education programs by identifying new market segments, recommending speakers and education topics, reviewing
September 3, 2020
- Batture Bistro + Bar is a new 70-seat restaurant and bar in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter. Batture, which is located inside ONE11 Hotel,
November 9, 2019
- One of the region’s top food and music festivals, Boudin, Bourbon & Beer brings together over 70 of the nation’s best chefs and a
November 6, 2019
- Housed in a newly restored historic building on Canal and Magazine streets in the French Quarter, the Sazerac House is a six-story building that
