Catering Pick-Up & Food Service
Your Favorite Restaurant, Professionally Served at Your Event
Turn Any Austin Restaurant Into Your Caterer
Why limit your menu to traditional caterers? With Austin's Elite Catering Pick-Up & Food Service, you can serve your guests food from your favorite restaurant - BBQ from Franklin, tacos from your neighborhood spot, or cuisine from that special place that means something to you - all professionally presented and served.
We have proudly provided catering pick-up & food services at venues including Lamar Culinary Center, Brazos County Expo Complex, St. Edward's University, Thinkery, and Bertram Event Center, among many others across Austin.
Our staff arrives at your chosen food provider at least 2 hours before service time, equipped with professional hot and cold food transportation boxes and ice. We handle everything from pickup to plating to cleanup, so you can focus on your guests.
What's Included
Catering Pick-Up:
- Professional food transportation (hot boxes, cold boxes, ice included)
- Coordination with your chosen restaurant or food provider
- Safe, temperature-controlled transport to your venue
- Arrival 2+ hours before service for seamless setup
Full Food Service:
- Complete buffet line setup and styling
- Food preparation and plating
- Appetizer timing and passed hors d'oeuvres
- Dinner service management
- Buffet line maintenance throughout the event
- Cake cutting and dessert service
- Leftover packaging and transfer
- Complete breakdown and rental sorting
Why Choose Restaurant Catering?
Traditional caterers mark up food costs and limit your menu options. With our service:
- No food markup - You pay the restaurant directly
- Unlimited options - Any restaurant becomes your caterer
- Personal meaning - Serve food from places that matter to you
- Dietary flexibility - Mix and match from multiple restaurants
- Professional service - Same quality as any high-end caterer
Whether it's a wedding reception featuring your first-date restaurant, a corporate event with Austin's best BBQ, or a private party with your grandmother's favorite bakery's desserts - we make it happen with professional polish.
Contact us today to plan your custom catering experience!
Pricing
Key Benefits
- Food from any restaurant you choose
- No markup on food costs
- Professional hot/cold transport
- Complete buffet or plated service
- Appetizer and dinner timing
- Cake cutting and dessert service
- Leftover packaging included
- Full cleanup and breakdown
Our Service Options
Buffet Service
Our team sets up and maintains a beautiful buffet presentation, keeping food fresh, stocked, and at proper temperatures throughout your event. We handle all the details so guests enjoy a seamless dining experience.
Plated Service
For a more formal affair, our staff plates and serves each course with precision and care. From appetizers to dessert, we ensure every guest receives attentive, professional table service.
Passed Appetizers
Keep your cocktail hour lively with elegantly presented passed hors d'oeuvres. Our servers circulate throughout your event, ensuring every guest is offered delicious bites at the perfect pace.
Food Stations
Create an interactive dining experience with themed food stations. From taco bars to carving stations, our attendants keep each station fresh, organized, and guest-ready throughout the event.
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Ready to Plan Your Custom Catering?
Stop limiting your menu to traditional caterers. With Austin's Elite Catering Pick-Up & Food Service, you can serve food from any Austin restaurant - professionally presented and served by our experienced team. Contact us today to discuss your event and create a custom catering plan that's uniquely yours!
