All of our guests are still talking about the food from our wedding months later. We chose Black Pearl based on a referral and we were blown away by their quality of food, service, attention to detail and especially the creative dishes they prepare. We did not want “New Orleans” food at our wedding and Black Pearl really brought an elevated sophistication to the food at our wedding. We are so happy we took the recommendation to book them, they were fantastic. Read more

Easily the best caterers you will ever work with. Not kidding - Katie & Walker are a brilliant duo. People are still talking about the food from our wedding, and that's all because of Black Pearl. They did a phenomenal job creating a custom menu, and wow the results were fantastic. Their team was amazing to work with, through and through. Read more

As a professional photographer who has to eat wedding food every weekend, let me tell you - this is not "wedding food." I look forward to every single wedding I work with Black Peal, because they are a significant cut above anything else in New Orleans. The food, the presentation, the creativity, and the staff are all pinging the top of what you can expect. Take it from me - nobody does it better. Read more

Probably the best, most responsive, and most efficient catering company I’ve ever worked with, so when my wedding came around I already knew I wanted Black Pearl to cater it. The food was so delicious, our guests couldn’t stop talking about it. They really work with you in the planning process and are always accommodating. Well worth it! Thank you!! Read more

We cannot say enough great things about working with Black Pearl for our wedding. First and foremost, the food was BEYOND delicious - our guests literally could not stop talking about how it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. The owners are incredibly thoughtful and communicative, especially as we navigated planning with them from afar throughout the pandemic. We were given an amazing variety of choices for our cocktail style reception - it was honestly hard to choose because everything they make is amazing. If you have the honor of working with Black Pearl for your wedding or event, you and your guests will be blown away. Thank you for everything, Walker and Katie! Read more

We just used Black Pearl for our wedding last weekend and WOW it was beyond a 5 star experience. We had so many people tell us they had never tasted better wedding food before. The presentation was outstanding and so was the service. They truly made our wedding a one of a kind experience and I could not recommend them more. We had a couple last minute changes and they were very flexible and accommodating during a stressful time and really went above and beyond to put us at ease. Read more

The food absolutely blew me away. From the variety of menu items that we had to chose from to the actual dishes being served. The Black Pearl catering team had food that was flavorful and hit the spot. Everything was delicious! We had lots of guests going back for seconds and thirds! They were totally prepared and my husband and I worried about nothing the day of because they took care of everything. The Black Pearl team, along with our wedding planner, also made sure that we had a plate of dinner between the ceremony and reception so that we could eat and try everything. Read more

We hired Black Pearl Catering for our wedding day and are so happy that we did! The food is absolutely incredible! Walker is a visionary and an outstanding chef. From the passed apps, to the charcuterie table, to the seated family-style dinner, everything was executed perfectly and deliciously! Not to mention, Walker and Katie were so accommodating and great to work with. This is hands down the best food we’ve ever had at a wedding and our friends and family most certainly agree! We cannot recommend Black Pearl Catering enough! Read more

Nestled in the Riverbend neighborhood of Uptown and co-owned by the dynamic duo of Chef Walker Geoffray and his intrepid wife Katie, Black Pearl Catering Co. (BPC) and its “mothership” restaurant "Mother of Pearl" are two of the best kept secrets in the vast culinary scene of New Orleans. As a very hands-on two-time FOB, it was my distinct pleasure to work closely with them and their all-star team at BPC, the caterer we chose for our daughter’s recent wedding reception. Katie and her catering colleague, Kelsey, were personally involved throughout the planning process. Black Pearl’s alliance with Felicity Church, our venue, was such a blessing. Without it, we may not have ever known about them, which would have been our loss. Their vast knowledge and experience, combined with their intimate familiarity with our specific venue, were invaluable. Walker, Katie and Kelsey were an integral part a "dream team" we had assembled of other wedding vendors of all types with a history of working Read more

My husband and I are huge foodies. We wanted the dishes served at our wedding to be reflections of our taste, and well, delicious! Honestly, it's hard to imagine a better wedding caterer than Black Pearl. ALL of our guests, even my dad who is the pickiest eater I know, loved the food. So many dishes were prepared on site and replenished throughout the night. There wasn't a request we made that couldn't be accommodated by the team. Strawberry daiquiri machine? Check. Heavy pasta modifications to accommodate allergies? Check. Beignets AND bananas foster for dessert? Check. Special wine requests? Check. Vegan meal options that meat-eaters will also love? Check! In fact, the food was almost too good -- we had trouble getting people to leave the food stations to go dance! And several of our guests also commented that they would go to Black Pearl's restaurant, Mother of Pearl, if they were ever in New Orleans. We had a traditional New Orleans-style reception, with stations that remained o Read more

One word--DELICIOUS!! My husband and I hired Black Pearl for our wedding in April and it was the best decision! Our guests kept complimenting us on how good the food was. Katie and her team were easy to communicate with and very accommodating with our requests and menu preferences, Katie made it a breeze! I need to plan another event so I can hire them again. The staff were polite and professional during the event as well. Our only regret was that we didn't get the chance to stop from dancing and eat more. We highly recommend Black Pearl for your event! Read more

Black Pearl Catering was one of our favorite parts of our June 1 wedding! Guests have not stopped saying how amazing the food was and how they couldn't stop eating it all night! Kelsey and the Black Pearl team were a dream to work with. We had a long engagement and the BP team didn't question me once when I was asking very detailed things over a year from the wedding date. You will not be disappointed with Black Pearl Catering! Read more

We were recommended Black Pearl Catering from a friend for our wedding in New Orleans and they did not disappoint! From the first communication the team was attentive, helpful and willing to make adjustments to make our wedding services spectacular. We were lucky enough to book a private tasting and the food tasted exactly the same from small scale to large scale; they have an incredibly talented team. Our guests are still talking about how excellent the food was, we couldn't have been happier with Black Pearl throughout the evening. They even entertained our request for a frozen drink machine (which was a huge hit). If you're looking for excellent food and an easy team to work with, please chose Black Pearl! You (and your guests!) will not be disappointed. Read more

Where to begin!! Black Pearl is run by an amazing husband and wife duo - our tasting with them was so special and intimate, it’s pretty much what sealed the deal for us! I worked mostly through my wedding planners at Mint Julep Productions, who highly recommended Black Pearl!) so didn’t get to interact directly too much with Katie and Walker during the planning process, but the experience we had with them at the tasting was enough to see how great they are! Everything we tried was delicious and the presentation was phenomenal (they used flowers from their garden!!). At our actual wedding in October, the food was out of this world, our guests still talk about it (the stars being the Pig Roast and the Au Gratin Potatoes! Although everyone seemed to love everything!). Not only was the food delicious, but the presentations (stations and passed apps) all matched our wedding decor and “vibe”, truly incredible. Our guests also raved about the staff, they loved interacting with the chefs at ea Read more

As a wedding photographer, I've been very lucky to sample food from nearly every caterer in New Orleans - and there is none I get more excited about than Black Pearl Catering! From Katie's incredible logistical prowess to Walker's exciting culinary inventions, hiring Black Pearl means you'll have the most interesting food possible all prepared and served in the most efficient way. I seriously have eaten the best food of my life thanks to Black Pearl Catering Co! Your search for a caterer has ended, hire them now! Read more

Black Pearl Catering made our wedding an unforgettable culinary experience. From the initial tasting, we felt like VIPs, and their flexibility allowed us to craft a menu that perfectly reflected our tastes. The bone-in pork chop and blackened Gulf fish were absolute highlights, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about the quality and flavor of the food. Having them on-site to cook at the Derbès Mansion created such a unique and magical atmosphere. The staff was attentive, and every detail was handled with care, from the specialty cocktails to the oyster bar. Plus, they thoughtfully packaged leftovers for us to enjoy afterward, making the whole experience even more special. We wholeheartedly recommend them! Read more