Event Catering at Ivy Hall

In-House Catering That Makes Your Event Unforgettable

Award-Winning In-House Catering in San Antonio’s Southtown

At Ivy Hall, exceptional food is part of the experience. Our in-house kitchen, affiliated with a James Beard fellow, crafts menus tailored to your event’s style, size, and budget. From plated five-course dinners and interactive taco bars to elegant cocktail receptions and efficient corporate working lunches, we bring the flavor to every celebration.

Catering Menu Styles for Every San Antonio Occasion

Crafted for Your Celebration

Whether you’re hosting an elegant wedding reception or a working company lunch, our culinary team creates menus tailored to your event’s style, size, and budget. We offer standard catering formats as a place to start so you focus on the people and moments that matter most.

Menu Styles for Every Catering Occasion at Ivy Hall San Antonio

Plated Dinner — Elegant multi-course meals with professional table service. Choose from curated seasonal menus or work with our chef to create a custom experience. Ideal for: Weddings, Galas, Milestone Celebrations
Buffet & Stations — Build-your-own stations with diverse, crowd-pleasing options. Taco bars, carving stations, pasta bars, and more. Ideal for: Receptions, Festivals, Community Events
Cocktail Reception — Passed hors d’oeuvres and artfully presented small plates that keep guests mingling. Ideal for: Corporate Mixers, Networking Events, Cocktail Hours
Working Lunch — Efficient, delicious options for business gatherings. Box lunches, family-style platters, or station setups. Ideal for: Corporate Meetings, Team Lunches, Workshops

Bar Offerings for Every Celebration

As a licensed venue, Ivy Hall handles all beverage service in-house — no outside alcohol permitted. This means professional bartenders, quality drinks, and zero liability concerns for you. We offer a variety of affordable bar packages to match your event style:

Open bar packages (beer, wine, saké & spirits)
Beer & wine packages
Signature cocktail add-ons
Cash bar option available
Non-alcoholic beverage service

How Catering Works at Ivy Hall

From First Inquiry to Final Toast — We Make It Seamless

Inquire

Tell us about your event — date, guest count, style, and vision. We’ll send you a personalized catering proposal.

Customize

Work directly with our culinary team to design your perfect menu. Tastings available for wedding and large-event bookings.

Confirm

Finalize your menu, bar selections, and service style. We coordinate every detail with your event timeline.

Celebrate

Our team handles all food prep, service, and cleanup. You focus on your guests — we handle the rest.

Prefer Your Own Caterer?

While our in-house catering is award-winning, we understand you may have a specific culinary vision. You’re welcome to bring an outside caterer from our approved preferred list, or propose your own. An outside catering fee applies. Contact us for details on our preferred caterer list and outside catering policies.

FAQs

Absolutely. Our kitchen regularly prepares vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-conscious menus. Let us know your guests’ needs and we’ll design around them.

Complimentary tastings are available for wedding and large event bookings (75+ guests). For smaller events, we’re happy to discuss menu options in detail and share photos of past presentations.

Our in-house catering is available for events of 25 guests or more. For smaller gatherings, we can recommend simplified menu packages that work beautifully for intimate celebrations.

Outside alcohol is not permitted. Ivy Hall is a licensed venue offering a variety of affordable bar packages, including open bar, beer and wine, signature cocktails, and cash bar options.

Let’s Plan Your Menu Today

Tell us about your event and our culinary team will craft a personalized catering proposal. Complete our inquiry form, and we’ll help you create an unforgettable dining experience for your guests.

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