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5 Best Caterers in Baton Rouge (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 19 caterers in Baton Rouge on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A Thanksgiving office lunch, a crawfish boil and a wedding reception are three very different catering jobs, and the caterers in Baton Rouge below handle them in different ways. Between them they hold more than 890 Google reviews, every one rated 4.5 or higher, and the real differences show up in what each kitchen is built for.

Short answer: All Star Catering holds a 5.0 rating from more than 300 Google reviews, covering BBQ, crawfish boils and fish frys. First In Catering (5.0, more than 190 reviews) suits corporate lunches and private dinners, and Bacon and Fig Events (5.0, more than 90 reviews) leans toward weddings. No prices are published here.
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Baton Rouge Caterers Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 All Star Catering 5.0 ★ 311 BBQ, crawfish boils and corporate meals View ›
2 First In Catering 5.0 ★ 193 Corporate lunches and private dinners View ›
3 Carmen's Café 5.0 ★ 138 Budget-minded events and bar service View ›
4 Bacon and Fig Events 5.0 ★ 98 Weddings and dietary needs View ›
5 Boudreaux's Catering 4.5 ★ 160 Wedding venue with in-house catering View ›
5 Best Caterers in Baton Rouge (2026)

Each caterer, reviewed

All Star Catering logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

All Star Catering

5.0311 Google reviews

All Star Catering, at 8235 Florida Blvd, lists BBQ, crawfish boils, fish frys, food trucks and carts, snowballs and bar services on its site, with a catering request form and a menu. Customers describe it feeding offices and families, from holiday meals to seasonal crawfish.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the brisket and bacon wrapped chicken
  • One reviewer says it handled a corporate event with large portions
  • One company customer returns for Thanksgiving meals, crawfish and Christmas catering
  • One reviewer says food arrived hot and on time for a baby shower

Worth knowing

  • Its website is a short page with a request form and menu, so call for details
Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge
Rating5 / 5
Review volume311 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency12 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base here and a 5.0 rating, built on barbecue and crawfish for groups. It's a natural fit for company meals and big family gatherings.

Website+1225-939-8812 Directions

8235 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

First In Catering logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

First In Catering

5.0193 Google reviews

First In Catering, at 715 Europe St, serves the Greater Baton Rouge area, including Central, Prairieville and Denham Springs, according to its site. It offers individually boxed corporate lunches, buffet style catering and private dinners prepared by a personal chef, and says it has been creating events for over 20 years.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a celebration dinner for two and a larger wedding served by the same team
  • One reviewer calls the staff punctual, professional and attentive
  • One reviewer was helped with the planning, budget and set up
  • Reviewers praise the presentation of the food

Worth knowing

  • Google lists weekday hours, so plan inquiries for the work week
Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge
Rating5 / 5
Review volume193 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A flexible choice that covers boxed office lunches and a chef-prepared dinner at home. The 5.0 rests on a large number of reviews.

Website+1225-284-6320 Directions

715 Europe St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Carmen's Café logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Carmen's Café

5.0138 Google reviews

Carmen's Café, listed on Google at 14111 Airline Hwy Suite 116, trades as Carmen's Catering. Its site offers customized catering, bar service and event staffing for corporate events, aviation, weddings, nonprofit organizations and private gatherings in South Louisiana, with pricing that depends on the services requested.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says a menu was built around a limited budget
  • One reviewer says dietary restrictions were handled
  • Reviewers mention a bartender and bar service at a wedding and another event
  • Reviewers call the crew professional and easy to work with

Worth knowing

  • Pricing varies with the services requested, so ask for a proposal
Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge
Rating5 / 5
Review volume138 · 82nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good match when you want food plus bar service from one team. Reviewers describe a hands-on approach and flexible menus.

Website+1225-454-5609 Directions

14111 Airline Hwy Suite 116, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Bacon and Fig Events logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bacon and Fig Events

5.098 Google reviews

Bacon and Fig Events, at 10550 Airline Hwy, is a catering company that also rents venue space. Its site lists catering menus, breakfast by the pan or tray, buffet, boxed meals, wedding cakes and venue rentals, including The Backyard at BRQ, and says it serves weddings, fundraisers, baby showers and corporate events.

What people praise

  • One wedding planner describes a gluten-free wedding cake and care to avoid cross-contamination
  • One couple says vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options were labeled
  • A venue owner praises the presentation and passed appetizers
  • A reviewer says a last minute charcuterie table request was handled

Worth knowing

  • Google lists weekday hours
Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge
Rating5 / 5
Review volume98 · 76th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for weddings and for guests with dietary needs. Reviews come from couples, planners and a venue, which fits that role.

Website+1225-366-6594 Directions

10550 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Boudreaux's Catering logo
#5↩ Responds to reviews

Boudreaux's Catering

4.5160 Google reviews

Boudreaux's Catering, at 2647 Government St, is listed by Google as a wedding venue, banquet hall and event venue. It's a place to host an event with food provided in house, and reviewers describe wedding receptions, an anniversary vow renewal and a large evening event there.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise crawfish etouffee, boudin balls and shrimp and grits
  • Reviewers say the venue was decorated for the holidays
  • Reviewers say the owner helped things run smoothly on the day
  • One reviewer mentions homemade cookies for the groom's table

Worth knowing

  • Reviews are mixed: one reviewer found some dishes lukewarm and the space worn
  • One reviewer found a fried cheese ravioli tough
Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume160 · 87th
Confidencemoderate
Recency10 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Pick this when you want the venue and the menu together rather than a mobile caterer. Its 4.5 sits below the others here, so tour the space and taste the menu first.

Website+1225-383-5886 Directions

2647 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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How the scores work

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving.

What does catering cost in Baton Rouge?

No prices are published here. Catering quotes depend on guest count, menu, service style (boxed, buffet, plated or staffed), bar service and delivery or setup, so ask each caterer for a written proposal for your date.

Where these caterers serve

First In Catering names Central, Prairieville and Denham Springs alongside Baton Rouge, and Carmen’s Catering says it works throughout South Louisiana. The others list Baton Rouge addresses on Florida Blvd, Airline Hwy and Government St. Searching for caterers near me? Each listing shows a phone number so you can confirm your venue is covered.

Questions to ask a Baton Rouge caterer

  • Is the quote per person, and does it include setup, service staff and cleanup?
  • Can you accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian or other dietary needs?
  • Do you provide bar service or bartenders?
  • Is there a delivery or travel fee for my venue?
  • How far ahead should I book for my date?

Frequently asked questions

Which Baton Rouge caterers do crawfish boils?

All Star Catering lists crawfish boils on its site, and one reviewer praises its crawfish along with holiday and seasonal catering.

Who can cater a wedding in Baton Rouge?

Bacon and Fig Events and First In Catering both have wedding reviews. Boudreaux’s Catering is a venue with in-house food, and Carmen’s Catering also lists weddings among the events it serves.

Which Baton Rouge caterers offer bar service?

Carmen’s Catering offers bar service and event staffing on its site, and All Star Catering lists bar services.

Can a Baton Rouge caterer handle gluten-free or vegetarian guests?

One Bacon and Fig Events reviewer describes labeled vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and another describes a gluten-free wedding cake. A Carmen’s Catering reviewer says dietary restrictions were accommodated.

Picking a caterer

For barbecue and crawfish for a crowd, start with All Star. For boxed lunches or a chef-led dinner, look at First In, and for a wedding, Bacon and Fig or Boudreaux’s. Ask for a written proposal that lists what’s included before you book.

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