How to Choose the Best Hors d'oeuvres for Your New Orleans Wedding
Welcome to Messina’s Catering, your premier choice for wedding catering in New Orleans. Choosing the perfect hors d’oeuvres can elevate your wedding reception to an unforgettable culinary experience.
Why Choose Messina's Catering?
At Messina’s Catering, we specialize in creating custom menus that reflect the vibrant flavors of New Orleans. Our chefs blend local ingredients with creative flair to craft hors d’oeuvres that are both elegant and delicious.
Steps to Choosing the Best Hors d'oeuvres
Understand Your Guests: Consider dietary preferences, cultural backgrounds, and any special requests.
Match Your Theme: Whether it’s a traditional New Orleans celebration or a modern twist, our menus adapt to your wedding style.
Taste and Presentation: Schedule a tasting to experience our gourmet offerings firsthand. Our hors d’oeuvres not only taste exquisite but are beautifully presented to impress your guests.
Our Signature Hors d’oeuvres: A Tasting Adventure Worth Celebrating
Think of hors d’oeuvres not as a prelude, but as the headliner—a curated tasting journey that lets your guests explore bold flavors and elegant bites from across the culinary spectrum. At Messina’s Catering, we turn your wedding into an edible adventure, where each hors d’oeuvre is a small, artfully crafted course in a five-star, five-course experience—just without the formal fuss.
Savory Showstoppers
Start the journey with warm, crave-worthy bites like our Mini Beef Wellington Bites, flaky and rich with just the right touch of decadence. Add Warm Miniature Muffuletta Sandwiches for a distinctly New Orleans welcome, or Duck on Endive for a refined, flavor-packed contrast.
Seafood That Makes Waves
Give your guests a taste of the Gulf with Shrimp Cocktail Cups, Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, and Oysters on the Half Shell—perfectly passed or beautifully presented. Our Crawfish Cornucopias and Chilled Crab Claws deliver that wow factor only fresh Louisiana seafood can provide.
Sip & Savor Moments
Surprise the senses with unexpected delights like Soup Shooters—velvety tomato bisque paired with a grilled cheese cube, or a seasonal offering your guests won’t forget. These interactive bites bring comfort and class in equal measure.
Edible Art Displays
From abundant seafood towers to locally inspired charcuterie spreads, we craft hors d’oeuvre stations that are as photo-worthy as they are flavor-packed. Add edible vessels like Salmon Mousse Deviled Eggs or Stuffed Mushrooms for a sophisticated touch.
Interactive Action Stations
Want something unforgettable? Invite your guests to engage with chef-attended action stations like our Ceviche Bar, Seared Crab Cake Station, or Mashed Potato Martini Bar—a playful twist on fine dining that doubles as entertainment.
On trend are “All Appetizer” or “Heavy Hors d’oeuvres” parties. These cocktail party-style events allow for more mingling, interaction and movement. They don’t serve a formal main course, but instead focus on a variety of hors d’oeuvres.
See more in our article: The Next Big Thing in Catering: A Focus on Hors d’oeuvres
Why Messina’s Catering for Your New Orleans Wedding?
We’re not just caterers—we’re storytellers. With decades of experience catering New Orleans weddings, our team brings culinary creativity, flawless execution, and a true sense of Southern hospitality to every event.
What you can expect:
Custom menus that reflect your tastes, traditions, and guest preferences
Elegant presentation and seamless service
Deep local knowledge of New Orleans venues and wedding culture
A catering experience that’s as stress-free as it is spectacular
Let’s Create Something Unforgettable
Choosing the best hors d’oeuvres for your New Orleans wedding should be fun, not overwhelming. Messina’s Catering is here to help you build a personalized, flavor-forward experience that captures the spirit of your celebration—bite by delicious bite.
Contact us today to schedule a tasting or wedding catering consultation. Let’s start planning the most flavorful day of your life.
