Is getting full-service catering worth it? In short, yes. Between figuring out the food and choosing the best venue for your holiday party, the planning process can go from sweet to sour real fast. 

And let’s be honest: In Texas, one of the biggest make-or-break experiences of a party is the food. But before you stress over perfecting the menu and other important details, Goode Co. Catering & Events is here to help. After all, working with a special event caterer like us allows you to create the party of your dreams without the nightmares that come with it. We can handle the heat, so you can savor—not stress over—your upcoming event. 

Below, find six of Goode Co. Catering & Event’s best tips on how to plan a stress-free event.

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Why Planning Food for Your Event Is Stressful

No matter if you’re finding the perfect menu for your private event, choosing the right venue, or planning a holiday party, there are a variety of challenges that take the fun out of the festivities, including:

Why Choose Full-Service Catering?

First things first, if you want to avoid the anxiety that comes with event planning, full-service catering is the route to go. After all, at Goode Co. Catering & Events we take the guesswork out of the menu, location, and even the clean-up. Interested in a photographer, florist, or mechanical bull? Yeah, we got that covered, too. No detail goes unnoticed, so you can sip and socialize while we fire up the grill and put out any (unexpected) fires.

With a sprawling selection of full-service catering and a delivery catering menu, we craft perfectly cooked food—including mesquite-smoked meats, big Texas sides, and homemade desserts—and prepare an even more convenient set-up. 

We also provide a multitude of private dining venues throughout Houston, including Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina, Goode Company Barbeque, Goode Company Seafood, and Goode Company Armadillo. See? From the food to the finishing touches, creating a stress-free event is the secret to our sauce.

Full-Service Catering For Any Occasion

There are several reasons to select a caterer for your large event or small gathering, including:

Now, read through all of the perks that come with full-service catering.  

6 Stress-Free Benefits of Full-Service Catering

  1. Convenience

The biggest benefit to selecting full-service catering in Houston is the convenience and ease it provides. Instead of planning every detail yourself, like choosing the menu for your event or coming up with fall catering ideas, you can let the pros handle it. Professional caterers, like Goode Co. Catering & Events, not only knows how to juggle multiple tasks, but can prepare and present your food in a way that adds significance to your soirée.

  1. Coordination

Figuring out the logistics of your event is one of the most stressful aspects of party planning. From securing the venue to coordinating with other vendors, there are many boxes to check off your to-do list. This is where hiring special event catering in Houston comes in handy. With Goode Co. Catering & Events, we offer full-service menus, seamless set-ups, and efficient clean-ups. Plus, we’ll coordinate the details that may have slipped your mind, such as the table setting, tasteful décor, and specialty cocktails (like with Goode Co. Restaurant’s Yonderlust). 

  1. Experience

Remember when we said professional caterers plan every detail with precision? It’s because this isn’t their first rodeo. Goode Co. Catering & Events brings a wealth of experience and expertise to your event planning process. We’ve been serving Texas the best slow-cooked meats and hand-crafted comfort foods for nearly 50 years—no, that isn’t a typo. We run a robust family-owned business and know how to plan the perfect menu for your event. Plus, we offer a vast selection of Houston favorites with both our full-service menu and delivery menu, like BBQ catering for large corporate events or small shindigs, Tex-Mex catering that brings the sazón to the fiesta, and Creole-infused seafood.

  1. Personal Touches

Goode Co. Catering & Events also prioritizes personalization. We ensure that guests’ dietary restrictions are accounted for, the food matches the event’s theme, and the venue feels like a second home. Our event specialist will ensure that your specific needs are met, whether you’re thinking about winter catering ideas or want a particular set-up (like buffet style or wait staff). All in all, we make sure that your guests are satisfied, so much so they won’t want to leave when the party’s over.

  1. Quality and Quantity

In addition to Goode Co. Catering & Events’ exceptional detail and decades-long experience, crafting quality food is at the heart of what we do. From our perfectly slow-smoked meats to our freshly rolled tortillas and famous homemade pies, nothing brings us more joy than serving tasty Texas treats.

Not to mention, we don’t sacrifice quality for quantity. We know how to throw a party, big or small, and ensure that the food is both fresh and flavorful. With our full-service menu, we offer a vast selection of BBQ catering, Tex-Mex catering, seafood catering, and cocktail catering—seriously, we do it all. Our delivery catering menus also bring crisply cooked and conveniently packaged favorites to your door.

  1. Flexibility

Whether you’re planning catering for a corporate event in Texas or want to impress your guests with catering trends for 2025, we’re flexible. We offer a range of services and packages that can be customized to your needs. Plus, our versatility makes the planning stress-free. We prep for your event and account for the head count, type of event, theme, and more, allowing for your party to go from good to great. 

How to Book Goode Co. Catering & Events

Now that you know we can create a goode experience, give us the important details about your upcoming event in Houston, including the desired date and time, estimated head count, and style. We’ll take it from there. Yes, it’s that easy.

If you are planning a holiday corporate event make sure to book catering early!

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