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Culinary Creations

Nothing brings loved ones together like delicious food. Your family and friends are in attendance to help you celebrate your big day, and what’s a celebration without some food and drink? From cocktail hour snacks to the main course, flavor and presentation are important for setting the tone of your reception.

The infinite variety of food options out there can be both a blessing and a burden when trying to decide on the catering for your event. Luckily, there are many vendors in the Central Texas area that know just what to cook up that will satisfy your guests.

Take a look at some of our favorite dishes prepared by local food vendors—all of which are available as appetizing options for your event.


Blanek’s Custom Catering | 254-753-5444 | www.Blaneks.com
Your wedding day is centered around love, and Blanek’s Custom Catering knows how to reflect that love in every aspect of their service. The staff care deeply about the events they serve, constantly striving to provide value to their customers by maintaining a high level of quality in both services and cuisine. Their chefs use only the freshest ingredients and are considerate of customers with dietary restrictions. Pictured is their beef tenderloin with red wine sauce, paired with mashed potatoes and green beans—a classic favorite. Blanek’s can cover an event from hors d’oeuvres to dessert with their custom wedding cakes. Their unique specialty dishes make for a beautiful display at your celebration, and their extensive menu ensures everyone will be satisfied. If you can dream it, Blanek’s will make it!


George’s Restaurant & Catering | Waco 254-753-1421 Hewitt 254-420-2060 | www.GeorgesWaco.com
With George’s Catering, you can get a mouth-watering meal without worrying about the planning process. Having been in the business for more than a quarter-century, they can meet and exceed your expectations, whether it’s a large, formal ceremony or an intimate eloping. The George’s Catering team covers everything from selecting a menu to colors, staffing, and rentals. If their top-quality service doesn’t sell you, their delicious plate options will. Their fajitas are a customer favorite, and just one of the many tasty dishes offered by their skilled chefs. The cuisine at George’s is a favorite around Central Texas and is sure to be just as popular at your wedding or celebratory event! Photo by Shelly Taylor Photography


Lone Star Tavern Steakhouse & Catering | 254-799-0027 | www.LoneStarSteakhouseWaco.com
Lone Star Tavern Steakhouse takes pride in expertly catering events of all sizes. As Waco’s oldest steakhouse, Lone Star has plenty of experience in making and serving top quality food. Their customizable options are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. They added custom catering to their offerings in 2012 and have been serving satisfied brides ever since. You’ll find plenty of creative dishes on their menu, including their best seller, Cream Cheese Chicken—a unique flair that you won’t find in a typical chicken dinner. With catering from Lone Star Tavern Steakhouse, you can be sure your guests are satisfied with both the delicious food and the excellent service you receive. Photo by Loved Memories Photography


The Hall at River Square Center - Diamondback’s Catering | 254-870-5017 | www.TheHallWaco.com
The highlight of your celebration at The Hall at DiamondBack’s is, without question, their magnificent cuisine. Their executive chef has hand-selected multiple offerings that ensure your guests will revel in a truly exceptional dining experience. For those occasions when lighter fare is more appropriate, they are pleased to offer smaller, shareable options for your guests. Whether you’re feeding a large group or just a few close friends and family, the Hall has you covered. The Hall's composed dinners include three courses with price points ranging for every bride's budget. From mouth-watering fish to signature steaks, their menu offers options that reflect the flavors of DiamondBack's with the beautiful backdrop of your decor and style. Photo by Shelly Taylor Photography


The Olive Branch Catering | 254-757-0885 | www.OliveBranchWaco.com
The Olive Branch is a wonderful option for brides that love excellent food and are looking for full-service caterers. They offer full-service bartending, a bakery, and buffet style, seated, and served or individually packaged catering. This one-stop-shop also offers wedding cakes so you can check several items off your list at once. Owners Leah Stewart and Michael Carney are onsite during all catered events, making sure everything runs smoothly for your big day. They cater to all types of dietary restrictions including gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan. All of their delicious menu items are made fresh in house, using only locally sourced ingredients. The Olive Branch can professionally provide for any size wedding with their full service and full, enticing menu.


Rio Brazos Cuisine | 254-235-9136 | www.RioBrazosCatering.com
With Rio Brazos Cuisine serving your event, you can guarantee that no one will go hungry. Their creative and delicious plates, often raved about by foodies, are chef-prepared and can be customized to fit any bride’s budget and taste. All of the food prepared by Rio Brazos Cuisine is made from the freshest, high-quality ingredients. Pictured is one of their most popular creations: the grazing table; it can be a feature of the cocktail hour, or a staple of the entire reception meal. Rio Brazos Cuisine offers buffet, family style, or seated dinner service, and they provide servers, chefs, rentals, and clean up services for their catered events. If your special occasion calls for upscale, full-service catering, Rio Brazos Cuisine should be on your list of desired vendors!   


Triple B’s Smokehouse | 254-848-8138
Triple B’s Smokehouse knows how to give your wedding reception that classic Texas flavor. Their brisket and sausage may be their most popular dishes, but that is just a fraction of their tasty offerings. At Triple B’s, you’re not confined to unremarkable plates. This Smokehouse is all about pleasing their customers, so they provide a variety of food options to choose from without limits. They consider brides to be their number one priority and prove this by going above and beyond to deliver exactly what each couple wants, regardless of budget. Triple B’s even offers desserts to accompany the wedding cake and satisfy that sweet tooth. Their peach cobbler is a customer favorite—and pairs perfectly with a great slice of barbeque!  Photo by Loved Memories Photography

 

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