Catering Services
Unique Cuisine offers full-service catering for every type of event
From wedding receptions, seated dinners, corporate events, tailgates and even lunch deliveries, we will work together to bring your vision to life. At Unique Cuisine, we strive to make your event planning stress-free. We’ll take care of all of the details and guide you through planning for any size group. As veterans of the business, we know the right vendors to work with to make planning as easy as possible.
Wedding Events & Receptions
Recognized for setting the wedding standard in South Louisiana since 1984, Unique Cuisine has developed wedding catering into a time-tested art form. Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life, and it’s important to assemble a team of professionals that will put you at ease and make the planning process what it should be – fun! We love working with couples’ and their families from the start – engagement parties and showers – to the grand finale, the reception. Whether your venue is outdoors or at a venue, our event managers will create a unique wedding celebration that reflects your vision.
Exceptional Service
Along with the culinary team, our service staff are dedicated to making your wedding day run smoothly, delivering a fabulous and enjoyable wedding experience. From your first kiss as a married couple to your grand exit, incredible food and amazing service are two more things that you and your guests will remember from your special day!
Customizable Planning Approach
Unique Cuisine is happy to work with your wedding planner, or directly with you and your family, to handle all wedding details. We can help as much or as little as your special day requires!
The perfect menu for your perfect day
Our culinary team strives to provide each client with cutting-edge catering featuring the latest techniques and finest preparation methods. Most of our menus are customized after consultations and tastings. Below are a few sample menus that cover a variety of budgets and tastings.
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
- Jack Daniels glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Peach Relish on a Cheddar Chive Biscuit
- Maytag Blue Cheese in Puff Pastry
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli
Carving Station
- Apricot & Jalapeño Glazed Pork Loin with Cornbread Muffins and Biscuits with Rolls and Condiments served with Dirty Rice and Buttermilk fried Okra
Passed Late Night Snack
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Cornmeal Waffles with Bacon, drizzled with Hot Maple Syrup
Reception Menu
- Charcuterie Table with options to include: Artisanal Cheeses, pickled fruit, House-made mustard, smoked boudin, country pate, sweet pickles and cornichons, Prosciutto wrapped peaches and melon, jams, pistachios, crostini, and assorted crackers
- Seafood Gumbo Station with Rice
- Short Rib & Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Grillades Station with Stone Ground Grits, Smoked Bacon, Green Onion, Sautéed Mushrooms
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetable Display – Balsamic Marinated Asparagus, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Red Onions, Sweet Red Bell peppers, and Portobello Mushrooms with your choice of Roasted Garlic Cheese dip or Toasted Walnut Blue Cheese Dip
- Penne Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach and Wood Roasted Chicken
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
- Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
- Caramelized Red Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlets
Carving Station
- Wild Herb Roasted Steamship of Beef with Rolls and Condiments
Reception Menu
- Deep Fried Cornmeal and Mustard Battered Mississippi Catfish with Cocktail and Tartar Sauce
- Crabmeat, Sherry, and Gruyere Dip with Crackers
- Assorted Finger Sandwiches, Ham with Honey Mustard, Turkey with Chutney Mayonnaise, and Roast Beef with Creole Mayonnaise
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetable Display – Balsamic Marinated Asparagus, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Red Onions, Sweet Red Peppers, and Portobello Mushrooms with your choice of Roasted Garlic Cheese dip or Toasted Walnut Blue Cheese Dip
- Fig and Apricot Torte served with Crackers
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
- Caprese Skewers
- Char-Grilled Bacon Wrapped Oysters in Garlic Butter
Carving Station
- Black Pepper Crusted Leg of Lamb with Rolls and Condiments
Passed Late Night Snack
- Parmesan and Truffle Fries served with Dipping sauces, served in bamboo cones
- Cheeseburger Sliders served with Bamboo Boats
Reception Menu
- Heirloom Tomato Display – Variety of seasonal tomatoes, mozzarella, burrata, pine nut pesto, honey balsamic reduction, olive oils and vinegars, salts and seasoning, fresh chopped basil, capers and caper berries, focaccia, assorted crackers and flatbreads
- Raspberry Baked Brie served with Crackers
- Warm Lump Crab and Artichoke Dip served with Pastry Shells
- Market Fresh Asparagus Display served with choice of Roasted Garlic Cheese dip or Toasted Walnut Blue Cheese Dip
- Shrimp Cocktail Station- Jumbo Boiled Shrimp served over shredded lettuce and cocktail sauce, served in a martini glass and garnished with lemon
Reception Menu
- Raw Oyster Bar with Shucker – Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish, Lemons, Hot Sauces
- Stuffed New Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream & Chives
- Cajun en Croute Spicy Sausage in Puff Pastry
- Praline Baked Brie served with Crackers
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetable Display – Asparagus, Portabella Mushrooms, Red and Yellow Bell peppers, Squash, Zucchini, Red Onions with Roasted Garlic Cheese Dip
- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo with Rice
- Feta, Pesto, Sun-dried Tomato Torte served with Assorted Crackers
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
- Tuna Tataki with Sake Soy Sauce on Bamboo Skewers
- Miniature Crepes with Smoked Duck and Scallions
Antipasto Display
- Jumbo Boiled Shrimp with Cocktail and Remoulade Sauces
- Artichoke Bottoms topped with Jumbo Lump Crab Dressing
Carving Station
- Brown Sugar and Fresh Pineapple Glazed Bourbon Ham served with Rolls and Condiments
- Smoked Pork Tenderloins with Sugarcane and Pecan Glaze Creole Mayonnaise, Whole Grain Mustard, Soft Rolls
- Penne Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, and Wood Roasted Chicken, served with Breads
- Warm Shrimp and Artichoke Dip with Crackers
- Lump Crabmeat and Shrimp Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
- Natchitoches Mini MEat Pies with Cracked Mustard Remoulade
- Pecan Praline Baked Brie served with crackers
- Seasonal Blanched Vegetable Display – Green Asparagus, Green Beans, Baby Carrots with Tops, Sugar Snap Peas, Red Pear shaped Tomatoes, Yellow Squash, Zucchini and Endive with Roasted Garlic Cheese dip
- Fresh Fruit Display – Seasonal Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Kiwi, Strawberries, Blackberries, Honey Dew Melon, Grape, and Blueberries with Raspberry Fruit Dip
- Mini Smoked Duck Quesadillas
- Coconut Shrimp with Mandarin Dipping Sauce
- Rosemary Marinated Beef Tenderloin, creole mayonnaise, dijon mustard, White and Wheat Soft Rolls
- Crabmeat, Sherry & Gruyere Dip with Crackers
- Grilled Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Artichoke Hearts tossed with Penne Pasta in a Cream Sauce
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetable Display- Balsamic marinated asparagus, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Red Onions, Sweet Red Bell peppers, and Portobello Mushrooms with your choice of Roasted Garlic Cheese dip or Toasted Walnut Blue Cheese Dip
- Artisanal Cheese Display – Humboldt Fog, Coach Dairy Farms Goat Cheese, Grafton Village Cheddar, Mt. Tam Redhawk, Fresh fruit, assorted crackers
- Fresh Fruit Display – Seasonal Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Kiwi, Strawberries, Blackberries, Honey Dew Melon, Grape, and Blueberries with Raspberry Fruit Dip
Looking to Customize Your Wedding Menu? Contact Us Today!
Corporate Catering & Business Events
From breakfast buffets and served luncheons, to happy hours and seated dinners, we offer extensive menu options and professional staffing to ensure your executive expectations are tastefully met and surpassed. Planning a holiday party for your team or a tailgate for your clients? Unique Cuisine can fulfill a variety of your corporate needs – in the office, near the stadium or at the venue of your choice.
With ample in-house equipment and a mobile kitchen, Unique Cuisine can handle events of all sizes at any venue or at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center, where we are the exclusive caterer. We guarantee your menu selections will taste as fabulous as it looks. From preparation to presentation, we take pride in providing everything from unique small bites, buffets and box lunches to formal seated meals.
Contact us today about your next catering event!
Special Occasions & Private Events
Ask any host or hostess what they want most from their party and you’ll get the same answer – “an event to remember.” With Unique Cuisine coordinating and catering your party, that’s exactly what you will get. We work closely with you to not only provide an incredible array of delectable food for your guests, but our Chefs and event coordinators use their years of experience and innovative ideas to create an event that combines your personality with the party theme you envision.
Galas, holiday parties, graduations, family dinners, crawfish boils, anniversaries, christenings, cocktail parties, brunches, tailgates, or “just because” gatherings…let the fun begin! Unique Cuisine will work together with you and any other party vendors to help create your own event to remember.
Private events are one of our many specialties, contact us today to get started!
Seasonal Events
Let Unique Cuisine perfect your next holiday or seasonal gathering. We are ready year-round for stress-free seasonal celebrations – from holiday parties in the winter and crawfish boils in the spring, to summer barbecues and fall tailgates. For seasonal events, we recommend contacting us about booking as soon as possible, since dates fill up fast.
Looking to book your next holiday party? Contact us today, we’ve got you covered!
Delivery & On-The-Go
It’s hard not to get excited when those who have experienced a Unique Cuisine lunch notice our signature box lunches. They know they are about to enjoy one of our fresh salads, delicious sandwiches and mouth-watering desserts – each made-to-order only minutes before. Our box lunches are made fresh daily to order and are conveniently packed and delivered anywhere. They are perfect for business lunches, large meetings and pleasing crowds of all sizes. Looking for our signature sandwiches and wraps in large quantities? We offer sandwich and wrap assortments too! Available for delivery or pick-up.
Looking for other menu options for delivery or drop-off catering? Let us know! A number of menu options can be delivered or picked up in disposables – making it easy for you to plate and serve on your own!
