Elevated Hospitality for Houston's Most Visible Organizations.

Board dinners. Donor receptions. Milestone celebrations. Grand openings. Recruiting events for the law firms whose summer associates remember everything. We've spent over 20 years serving Houston corporations, and our standards hold firm.

Let's Plan Your Masterpiece!

We respond within one business day.

The event reflects the brand.
So does the catering.

Your CEO is across the room. Your top client is at the bar. Potential investors are deciding what they think of your organization in the first thirty minutes. None of those people came for the food, but they depart thinking your company hit it out of the park.

You don't get a second take on a first impression.

We treat every corporate engagement as the brand moment it is.

Reputations like these are earned over time with consistent excellence.

We cater Rice University presidential dinners and BP executive receptions. We've handled facility tours for Aramco’s visiting leadership. We're the catering partner for major Houston law firms during summer associate season, where our casual-yet-epic get-togethers, usually at a partner’s residence, help secure top talent. We hold the contract with Orange (formerly FOODA) for high-end hospitality on corporate campuses where concierge-level service matters most.

No matter what, the standard remains consistently high. .

How We Produce Corporate Events

Our booking, service, and culinary team members run like a high-performance engine.

Corporate clients work with our Senior Account Executive, Dana Cagle, from first inquiry through event delivery. She knows timeline pressure, VIP sensitivities, dietary requirements, and the precise tone a board chair expects. Barbara designs the culinary offerings. Chef Luis heads kitchen execution. Our event managers have been running events together for years. The result is a team that arrives calmly and moves like a well-oiled machine.

"I never have to worry about the details, knowing that CULINAIRE and their wonderful staff will take care of everything." — Julie Mathis, Hines Interests

Corporate Event Formats

Whatever the format, the execution is consistently perfect.

Board and Donor Dinners

Thoughtful multi-course meals with optional wine pairings. Designed for groups of 12 to 150+ where every guest is a VIP.

Executive Receptions

Cocktail format with open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, and a charcuterie or station centerpiece that anchors the room.

Anniversary and Grand Opening Events

Larger format work. Stations, passed bites, full bar, photo-ready presentations. Built for visibility and energy.

Recruiting Events for Law Firms

Summer associate dinners. Lateral lunches. Welcome receptions. The events where your firm's makes a statement before the offer letter.

Corporate Galas at Scale

We've executed events of 1,200 guests, including the NAIOP commercial real estate conference. Scale doesn't change our culinary standard, but our logistics intensify to meet the occasion.

Holiday Parties

Seasonal menus,food stations, tablescapes and a service team that turns a calendar obligation into a stress-free, joyful event.

What corporate clients tell us afterward.

"Whether for events huge or small, complicated and relatively simple, Culinaire provides the highest in professional service and great food. Barbara and her team make entertaining fun and easy."

Lynn Liberato.

Partner, Haynes and Boone

"Culinaire is a true corporate partner. The event was flawless. The food was extraordinary. Our relationship with our event coordinator was effortless."

Debra Shniderson.

Event Specialist

"I've never worked with a company that took charge like your team did and anticipated my needs. I literally just didn't have to do a thing last night but enjoy the party."

J. Douglas Parker.

CPSM, Executive Director, BoyarMiller

Five-star reviews on Google

Common questions

We've executed corporate galas of a thousand guests. We also do board dinners of fifteen. Same standard either way.

Yes. Bar service, glassware, mixology, sommelier services, and the staffing required to run it are all part of what we provide.

Yes. Halal, gluten-free, vegan, food allergies, etc. Every event is engineered around the guests needs we collect during the booking and planning process

Yes. We carry the proper insurance policies and respect building security protocols. For example, we have a contract with Orange (formerly FOODA) for high-end corporate hospitality programs that include executive dining and visiting-VIP catering at major Houston employers.

Most corporate events run between $150. and $400+ per person depending on duration, format, staffing requirements, menu, rentals, and bar/beverage services. We provide a preliminary estimate within forty-eight hours of your inquiry.

Let’s Get To Work!

Your event reflects on the organization. Let's make sure it reflects beautifully.

Tell us about your event. Dana responds within one business day.

Let's Plan Your Corporate Event!

Your guests forget the centerpieces.
They never forget the food.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 713.524.2337

CULINAIRE Inspired Cuisine & Events
Hofheinz House
3900 Milam St. #5100
Houston, Texas 77006

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The event reflects the brand. So does the catering.

Common questions

How large an event can you handle?

Are you licensed for full bar service?

Can you handle dietary restrictions for executives and visiting delegations?

Do you cater on corporate campuses as well as off-site?

What's the typical price range?

Your event reflects on the organization. Let's make sure it reflects beautifully.

The event reflects the brand.
So does the catering.