DESTINATION CATERING

BBQ Catering in New Orleans, LA

Where half of Chicageaux's flavor comes from in the first place.

New Orleans isn’t just another destination for Chicageaux — it’s half the name. Between the beignets, the gumbo, and the sound of brass drifting out of the French Quarter, this is a city built entirely around the idea that food and music belong together. Chicageaux was built on the same idea, just with a Chicago accent.

“I’ll be honest, I think about Chicago deep-dish pizza more than I should,” Chef Chi says. “But cooking in New Orleans feels like going back to where half of Chicageaux’s flavor actually came from. It’s personal every time.”

New Orleans is about 470 miles out, in our longest standard travel tier — starting around $1,000 with lodging included. Mardi Gras season books early, so reach out well ahead of time.

Garden District weddings, French Quarter logistics that don’t always allow for a delivery truck out front, and a citywide calendar built around Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest — catering in New Orleans means planning around a city that runs on its own schedule, not anyone else’s.

New Orleans is about 470 miles out, in our longest standard travel tier — starting around $1,000 with lodging included. Mardi Gras season books early, so reach out well ahead of time.

WHAT WE CATER

Events We Cover Near BBQ Catering in New Orleans, LA

Destination Weddings

French Quarter and Garden District receptions — a high bar, and one worth rising to.

Corporate & Hospitality Events

Convention-adjacent events and corporate gatherings tied to the city's hospitality industry.

Mardi Gras Season Events

Book early for this one — the whole city's calendar fills up fast.

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GOOD TO KNOW

New Orleans BBQ Catering FAQs

Why does Chicageaux travel to New Orleans specifically?

It’s where half of Chicageaux’s flavor comes from — the name itself is Chicago plus New Orleans. Cooking there is personal.

What does travel to New Orleans cost?

It’s in my 401–500 mile tier, starting around $1,000 with lodging included. Final number depends on event size and length.

Do you cater Mardi Gras season events in New Orleans?

Yes — reach out as early as you can for that season specifically, since dates go fast.

How early should I book for a New Orleans event?

As early as possible, especially around Mardi Gras — 3+ months minimum for destination dates.

Do you bring your own equipment to New Orleans?

Yes — Chicageaux travels with its own smoker and equipment for every destination event.

A Different Kind of Slow Food

New Orleans already knows what slow food and real fire taste like — this is a city built on roux that takes all day and second-lines that don’t start on time because nothing here is rushed. Smoke is a different language than Creole and Cajun cooking, but it’s spoken with the same patience.

When we cater in NOLA, we’re not trying to compete with gumbo and red beans — we’re bringing something that fits right alongside it at the same table, for weddings in the Garden District or corporate events that want something different from the usual.