Compliments to the Chef | Austin Catering Editorial – Part 1

Get ready for some amazing tasty trios in complementing flavors from Austin’s top culinary creatives, perfectly photographed by Amanda Pomilla Photography at The Vaughn Event Venue! These incredible Austin wedding caterers create some mouth-watering bites when it comes time for the big day. Their top-notch flavor combinations will have you and your guests craving more! Take a look the incredible appetizer trios our caterers created below, and click through to each caterer to get the deets on what they have to offer. Be sure to check back tomorrow for part two of our catering editorial! Cheers!

The Salt Lick BBQ

When it comes to catering, The Salt Lick BBQ offers more than just their Famous Bar-B-Que Menu. Swirl and savor freshly prepared cuisine paired with home-grown wine from Salt Lick Cellars. Their chefs will create a delightful menu just for you and your guests.

BBQ Oyster – Parmesan jack cheese, garlic herb, butter spicy barbeque sauce, garlic dry rub, garnished with chives

Green Garlic Butter Oyster – Red thai chilies, chives, thyme and lemon juice

Southwestern Oyster – Corn, red onion, tomato, bacon, lardons, cilantro and avocado

Rosemary’s Catering

Rosemary’s Catering brings fabulous food services for every occasion, providing gourmet solutions for great galas and creative catering for wedding menus, business lunches, meal services, home parties and more. Rosemary’s Catering delivers culinary and hospitality excellence with fabulous food and spectacular service at thousands of events each year.

Butternut Tlacoyo – Butternut tlacoyo, apricot, pomegranate and plum compote on a plantain leaf

Poblano Polenta Cake – Seared poblano polenta cake, annatto adovada, toasted cracked sesame seed and alfalfa

Sweet Tuille – Sweet tuille, grilled butternut and corn succotash, huauzontle and quick fried brussels sprout

Whim Hospitality

Whim Catering cuisine, developed and prepared by Executive Chef Rob McMahon and his culinary team, offers custom menus for every taste. Whether you are planning a wedding, social or corporate event, their culinary and catering sales team can help you create a memorable experience for your guests.

Shrimp Wrap – Bánh MÍ and cucumber charred shrimp wrap with sweet chili glaze

Croustade – castelvetrano olive and brussels sprout slaw

Smoked Duck Breast – Smoked duck breast and sorrel goat cheese roulade with candied red and yellow beets (garnished with hearts of fire micro green and candied pecan)

Austin Catering

Austin Catering is a full-service boutique catering company offering custom menu design and personalized event planning services. Their passion for food, artistic presentation, and focus on flawless event execution sets them apart and is the core of what creates the Austin Catering experience.

Grape and Cheese – Thyme-roasted grapes, double cream brie, caramelized onion jam and arugula on grilled flatbread

Pear and Prosciutto – Pear, prosciutto and gorgonzola on grilled walnut flatbread + rosemary honey

Beets and Chevre – Crimson and golden beets, kale and chévre on grilled flatbread + balsamic reduction

Trudy’s

Celebrate with the food and drinks you love! Trudy’s Four Star brings an Austin icon to the Hill Country. Event menus feature Trudy’s world famous Tex-Mex as well as mouth-watering BBQ and delicacies.

Zingo Nacho Bites – Garlic marinated shrimp topped with mango pico de gallo, guacamole and cotija cheese

Carnitas Nacho Bites – Shiner Bock braised pulled pork, topped with pickled red onions, fresh chopped cilantro and cotija cheese

Tingo Nacho Bites – Chicken tingo (chipotle marinated smoked chicken), topped with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo

Click here for a full list of Austin’s finest caterers!