this is the code for the render ad
Texas-Houston

Inexpensive but GOOD caterers and Mandolas??

Hi ladies!  Anyone have any catering recommendations?  I've read a few times how inexpensive Zio's is so I will definitely be looking into them but does anyone have any other recommendations?  Can you please include pricing information?

Depending on price we're also considering doing a cocktail reception with hor's dourves, deserts, and alcohol so any recommendations for those would be helpful too!

So far all I've heard for liquor is Mandola's.  They sound like a great deal but I havent gotten a chance to call them yet (all businesses should really have a website these days!).  Do they include cups, ice, etc?  Do they also provide servers?  What about a portable bar?

TIA!

Re: Inexpensive but GOOD caterers and Mandolas??

  • rachrach711rachrach711 member
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    I'm not sure what you mean by inexpensive, but our catering budget was $6000 for 110 people.  We used CityView Catering and they came in at about $6100 for 4 appetizer choices, a duet entree choice (we did a chicken and a beef), 2 sides, rolls, water, and tea.  They also did a vegetarian option and kid's meal for us.  We did buffet style service with 4 servers, linens, and silverware/glassware included.  I can't speak to their bar pricing since our venue let us bring in our own alcohol.

    Hope that helps you!  Good luck!
  • STBMrsMartinSTBMrsMartin member
    1000 Comments Fourth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-houston_inexpensive-but-good-caterers-mandolas?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:121Discussion:0d41f651-1da2-40f6-b40a-ef1cd1bc9557Post:f94edb47-6f79-4d4f-929c-b41170054a61">Inexpensive but GOOD caterers and Mandolas??</a>:
    [QUOTE]Hi ladies!  Anyone have any catering recommendations?  I've read a few times how inexpensive Zio's is so I will definitely be looking into them but does anyone have any other recommendations?  Can you please include pricing information? Depending on price we're also considering doing a cocktail reception with hor's dourves, deserts, and alcohol so any recommendations for those would be helpful too! So far all I've heard for liquor is Mandola's.  They sound like a great deal but I havent gotten a chance to call them yet (all businesses should really have a website these days!).  Do they include cups, ice, etc?  Do they also provide servers?  What about a portable bar? TIA!
    Posted by mlewis85[/QUOTE]

    Yes, I've used them and so has my sister in law. They include everything (cups, ice, mixers, lemons, limes). They don't provide the service, but maybe they have a recommendation. Our portable bar we rented from our venue. We saved a ton by using them!
    Photobucket
    Our little miracle, Jett.
    Planning Bio,
    My Blog
  • mlewis85mlewis85 member
    Fifth Anniversary 100 Comments 5 Love Its
    edited December 2011
    Thank you ladies!
  • edited December 2011

    Girl, please try my caterer Josies Catering. She can do from soul food to contemporary. The price was sooooo reasonable. I already giving here an A++ and my wedding next week.

    KYPHILLY
  • mlewis85mlewis85 member
    Fifth Anniversary 100 Comments 5 Love Its
    edited December 2011
    Hi, KYPHILLY!  Do you mind sharing how much you are paying per person?  Does she have a website?  I tried to google her but a few different options came up.

    Thanks!!
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards