Catering

Experience the finest catering services tailored to your needs. At The Rice Lady Catering, we specialize in creating unforgettable culinary experiences for any occasion.

Bold Afro-Latina Caribbean soul, seasoned with culture and cooked with love.

Here are some of our most-requested dishes to inspire your custom event menu:

Spanish-Inspired Favorites

Yellow or White Rice & Beans

Pollo Guisado (Stewed Chicken)

Pernil (Roast Pork)

Puerto Rican-Style Potato Salad

Soul Food Classics

Crispy Fried Chicken

Collard Greens w/ Smoked Turkey

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Southern Baked Mac & Cheese

Italian Flavors

Penne a la Vodka with Meat Sauce

Caesar Salad

Garlic Bread

Caribbean Comfort 

Curry Chicken

Rice & Peas

Sweet Plantains

Jamaican Jerk Wings

Appetizer Favorites

Empanadas (Beef, Chicken, or Veggie)

Mini Meatballs

Fruit or Cheese Skewers

Cuisine Style / Starting Price

(30-person minimum • Food only • Staff & rentals not included)

Spanish or Soul Food — $28–$32 per person

Caribbean Cuisine — $32–$38 per person

Italian Menu — $28–$34 per person

Mixed Fusion Menu — $38–$78 per person

Platinum Fusion Experience — $78–$95+ per person

Catering Package Tiers

🥉 Bronze Package

1 Entrée • 1 Side • Appetizer

Starting at $35–$40 per person

🥈 Silver Package

2 Entrées • 2 Sides • 2 Appetizers • Dessert

Starting at $45–$52 per person

🥇 Gold Package

3 Entrées • 3 Sides • 3 Appetizers • Dessert

Starting at $58–$68 per person

💎 Platinum Package

4 Entrées • 4 Sides • 4 Appetizers • Dessert • Signature Beverage Included

Starting at $78–$95+ per person

Our top-tier experience — full menu variety, elevated presentation, and everything made with love, front to back.

📦 Optional Add-Ons:

Signature Beverages: +$3–$5 per person

Additional Appetizers: +$6–$8 per person

Themed Decor Table Setup: upon request

Full Service Staff: Quoted separately based on guest count

🍴 Curated Menus for Every Occasion

We don’t do cookie-cutter catering — every menu is custom-built to match your event, your guests, and your vision.

Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a wedding, a baby shower, or a backyard bash, we help you create a menu that’s full of flavor and made with love. You choose your favorites, and we’ll take care of the rest — from prep to plate.

From comfort classics to island-inspired dishes and Southern soul, your taste is the star of the show.

•  Custom menus available for every event type
•  Vegetarian & dietary options always offered
• Need a taste before the big day? Tastings are available upon request — with a fee, based on your booking.

Let’s build your perfect menu — delicious, intentional, and unforgettable.

🛒 Let’s Talk About Pricing — Real Food, Real Costs

We believe in feeding hearts and souls, not just stomachs. But let’s keep it real — the cost of food has skyrocketed.

What used to be a $50 grocery run now barely covers the basics. From eggs to oil, everything has gone up — and quality ingredients? Even more so.

As your personal chef and caterer, I’m committed to using fresh, high-quality ingredients — not shortcuts, not substitutes. That means your menu is crafted with care, flavor, and today’s market prices in mind.

We don’t believe in hidden fees or surprise costs — just transparent pricing that reflects:

• Rising ingredient costs
• Prep and cooking time
• Travel and labor
• Love, legacy, and unforgettable flavor 

 Feeding 10 or 100? We’ll make it work — deliciously, honestly, and with heart. 

Because you deserve a meal that feels like home, even if the world’s prices don’t.