Corporate Event Catering

Few things are as crucial as the quality, flavor, and appearance of the food and beverages you serve at your event. Reflect back on events you’ve attended, and you may recall whether or not the meal was remarkable, even if you are unable to remember details about the décor or location. A great deal is riding on the decision of which caterer to hire, and our extensive list of catering partners in addition to our experience interacting with hotel kitchens, ensures the food at your event will be delicious.

Catering is typically the first or second most expensive cost of the event. We can help you assemble the budget figures needed to successfully cater to the number of guests who will be attending.

Brilliant Events is highly responsive to your needs and handles all the interactions with your event caterer. We work with only strategic vendor partners who are fast and attentive responders. There is nothing more frustrating than a non-responsive partner in your event.

Each event is unique. Our breadth of catering partners ensures we have the perfect match, whether a ’boutique’ caterer who specializes in smaller, intimate-type social events or others who specialize in serving large corporate clients.

As the old saying goes, “If you only have a hammer, everything is a nail.” For some event planners, that’s the case. Because of their limited partnerships, there is limited flexibility in the menus. With over 30 years of event planning, the breadth of options Brilliant Events can provide in terms of catering will ensure any unique menu options you need. Need vegan or gluten-free? We’ve got you covered. Kosher or Halal? No problem. Specific seven or nine-course meal? Of course! Substitute out a single side-dish for another? Yes, we will.

We find some clients shy away from asking to sample the specific items they desire for their event as it seems like a hassle for the caterer. We say, “No problem.” Why wouldn’t you want to taste the exact items to be served at your event? Each of our tastings includes the specific menu items selected for your event.

It is important for your caterer to be fully acquainted with the venue. A BBQ caterer that is planning on cooking with smokers might be surprised to find the venue policy requires open flames to be parked a significant distance from the room in which the event is held. Because we’ve worked in (almost) every venue in Texas over the years, we know each venue’s unique challenges. We handle all the interactions and details with the caterer, eliminating all the stress from your plate.

We make sure the caterer’s contract clearly spells out exactly what food, beverages and services they will be providing on the designated event day(s). We also ensure you are protected from any non-performance issues on their behalf. We’ve reviewed hundreds of catering contracts, and each of the catering partners we recommend and select for your event, know we have incredibly high expectations. Each agreement includes selected menus, number of servings and/or number of attendees to be served, beverage/bar service details (if applicable) and all pricing and additional services.

Insurance coverage is a given for any caterer with whom we partner. We certainly do not want any client to legally be liable for some oversight or accident that was the fault of the caterer. With our attention to detail, you won’t be!

As your corporate event planner, we will assist you in creating a menu tailored to match the audience. Whether you have an athletic-leaning guest list that will want lean-meats, adventurers who like a bit of spice, or a senior crowd who might want elegant but toned down.

We’ve vetted each of our chef’s references, bona fides and CV because she or he is most responsible for the successful outcome of the meal.

Each of Brilliant Event’s catering partners is willing and able to elegantly and expertly surprise and delight your guests, delivering beautiful, tasty and adventurous food with great service that compliments your event theme.