Austin, Texas

Catering pickup & delivery in Austin

Compare 17 top-rated caterers for team lunches, office meals, and group orders in Austin, Texas.

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Austin's catering scene reflects the city's eclectic food culture — a melting pot of world-class BBQ, inventive Tex-Mex, and chef-driven farm-to-table cuisine. From the smokehouses of East Austin to the food truck parks lining South Congress, the city's caterers draw on decades of culinary tradition and a fiercely local ingredient supply chain. Whether you're feeding a tech startup's all-hands meeting or a law firm lunch, Austin caterers bring the same creative energy that earned the city its reputation as a food destination.

Catering prices in Austin typically range from $15–$30 per person for drop-off lunch packages and $35–$75+ for full-service events. BBQ platters and taco bars tend to sit at the lower end, while farm-to-table and fine dining caterers command premium pricing. Most caterers offer tiered packages — expect to pay more during peak season (March through June) when SXSW, corporate relocations, and outdoor event season drive demand.

Austin's booming tech sector and steady stream of corporate relocations fuel strong year-round demand for office catering. Companies like Dell, Apple, Tesla, and hundreds of startups along the I-35 corridor order recurring team lunches and client meetings weekly. Add in the University of Texas campus, state government offices, and a thriving event scene, and caterers in Austin rarely face a slow season.

1

Terry Black's BBQ

BBQ

Born from a Lockhart, TX family legacy, Terry Black's serves legendary Central Texas pit-smoked BBQ including brisket, ribs, and sausage. Full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings.

Large groupsTeam celebrations
2

Micklethwait Craft Meats

BBQ

An East Austin institution offering entirely scratch-made Texas BBQ catering — from sausages to sauces to desserts — for groups of 50 to 500.

Large groupsTeam celebrations
3

The County Line

BBQ

A Texas BBQ institution since 1975, The County Line serves fall-off-the-bone smoked ribs, brisket, and sausage with homemade sides. Private event spaces and off-site catering available.

Large groupsBudget-friendly
4

Matt's El Rancho

Tex-Mex

An Austin Tex-Mex landmark since 1952, famous for its Bob Armstrong Dip, sizzling beef fajitas, and scratch-made enchiladas. Caters events for 100-300 guests.

Large groupsTeam celebrations
5

Juan in a Million

Mexican

An East Austin family-owned Tex-Mex staple since 1980, famous for the legendary oversized Don Juan breakfast taco. Catering with delivery, drop-off, and buffet-style service.

Breakfast & brunchBudget-friendly
6

Torchy's Tacos

Tex-Mex

Austin's beloved taco brand, born from a single food trailer in 2006, offers full catering service with food trucks for events of all sizes. Known for inventive, flavor-packed tacos and queso.

Daily office lunchLast-minute ordersBudget-friendly
7

Mandola's Italian Kitchen

Italian

Beloved Austin Italian kitchen using time-tested family recipes. Scratch-made pastas, pizzas, and classic dishes. Known for their mobile brick pizza oven and gelato bar at catered events.

Team celebrationsDaily office lunch
8

Juliet Italian Kitchen

Italian

Family-owned Austin original since 2014 with over 265 scratch-made recipes including handmade pastas and award-winning Italian dishes. Pickup, delivery, and full-service catering.

Daily office lunchDietary accommodations
9

Clay Pit

Indian

Contemporary Indian cuisine in Austin's historic Bertram Building downtown. Vibrant curries, succulent kebabs, and innovative vegetarian dishes with full-service catering options.

Dietary accommodationsHealth-conscious
10

The Peached Tortilla

Asian-Southern Fusion

Chef-driven Asian dishes with Southern influences — Korean BBQ tacos and Vietnamese-inspired street food. Full-service and express catering for corporate events and weddings.

Team celebrationsExecutive meetings
11

Hoover's Cooking

Southern

Austin institution for honest Texas soul food since 1994. Southern comfort classics including Jamaican jerk ribs, chicken fried steak, and smothered pork chops. Buffet and pick-up catering.

Daily office lunchBudget-friendly
12

Dagar's Catering

American

Full-service, turnkey caterer since 1952 specializing in weddings and special events across Central Texas. Handles food, bar, setup, and teardown for over 130 weddings per year.

Large groupsExecutive meetings
13

Austin Catering

American

Catering Austin events since 2000. Custom seasonal menus built from locally sourced ingredients for weddings, corporate functions, and social events. Farm-to-table focused.

Health-consciousExecutive meetings
14

Crave Catering

Fine Dining

Award-winning Austin catering company with over 25 years of experience in weddings, corporate events, and large-scale celebrations. Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame honoree.

Executive meetingsLarge groups
15

Contigo Catering

Ranch-to-Table

Seasonal ranch-to-table cuisine inspired by the owners' family ranch in South Texas. Creative food experiences including mobile wood-fired pizza ovens and roaming bar service.

Team celebrationsHealth-conscious
16

Royal Fig Catering

Farm-to-Table

Farm-to-table caterer using fresh, organic, and sustainably sourced ingredients from Central Texas farms. Specializes in rustic and fine weddings, cocktail parties, and corporate events.

Health-consciousDietary accommodations
17

Garbo's Lobster

Seafood

Family-owned Austin business serving New England-style lobster rolls, oysters on the half shell, and seafood dishes with an Austin twist. Food truck and drop-off catering for events.

Team celebrationsLast-minute orders

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