Approved Caterers
At the Dallas Arboretum, we strive to make every event exceptional. In order to best serve you, we ask that you only use caterers on the approved caterer list, which includes a variety of diverse menu options and price ranges. No matter what caterer you choose, you will receive dazzling cuisine specifically designed for your event.
Below you will find a list of some of Dallas’ best caterers who are committed to creating menus that fit within your budget and exceed your expectations.
*All prices quoted below are per person and are for food only. This does not include staffing, gratuities, china, glassware, flatware, linens, etc. For events 150 people or more, your estimated catering cost will be a minimum of $5,000.
Private Event Caterers For All Venues
Gil’s Elegant Catering – All Venues
Onsite Food Service
Contact: Brenda Donnelly
Phone: 972-237-0353
- Light hors d’ oeuvres starting at $15 per person
- Buffet dinners starting at $20 per person
- Action stations starting at $26 per person
- Seated dinners starting at $30 per person
Two Sisters Catering – All Venues
- Boxed lunches starting at $12 per person
- Light fare starting at $15 per person
- Ultimate cocktail buffet starting at $25 per person
- Buffet dinner starting at $25 per person
- Seated dinners starting at $38 per person
Pappas Catering* – All Venues
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Pappasitos & Pappadeaux
Contact: Julie Metzger
Phone: 972-699-0364
jmetzger@pappas.com
- Buffets and action stations
- Starting at $15 to $45 per person
Tejano Brothers* – All Venues
“Black Tie” Catering
Contact: Tania Smith or Chef Patrick Smith
Phone: 214-647-4899
- Stations menus starting at $20 to $30 per person
- Full dinner buffets starting at $20 to $35 per person
- Heavy hors d’ oeuvres starting at $23 to $35 per person
- Seated dinners starting at $30 per person
CRO Catering* – All Venues
Cool River Café, Cantina Laredo, III Forks, Silver Fox, Good Eats & Lucky’s
- Buffet and seated dinners start at $10 per person
Wolfgang Puck Catering* – All Venues
- Light Hors d’Oeuvres: $16 per person
- Buffet starting at: $35 per person
- Stations starting at: $45 per person
- Seated Dinner starting at: $50 per person
Fearing’s Catering* – All Venues
- Light Hors D’oeuvres: $40 per person
- Buffet: $125 per person
- Action stations: $125 per person
- Seated Dinner: $110 – $140 per person
Chef Kent Rathbun* – All Venues
Catering by Chef Kent Rathbun
Contact: Donna Tanner
donna@chefkentrathbun.com
Phone: 214-499-9866
- Light Hors D’oeuvres: $30 per person
- Buffet $45 per person
- Action stations: $55 per person
- Seated Dinner: $55 per person
VIP Private Event Caterer Approved for ALL Venues
Cassandra Fine Catering*
Private Event Caterers Approved for Alex Camp House and DeGolyer House ONLY
Beyond The Box*
- Light Hors D’oeuvres: $15 per person
- Buffet: $22 per person
- Action stations: $25 per person
- Seated Dinner: $22 per person
*Custom Menus Available Upon Request
Preston Hollow Catering*
*Custom Menus Available Upon Request
Culinary Art Catering*
Contact: Kristia Nabors
PHONE: 972-744-0660
- Light Hors D’oeuvres: $15 per person
- Buffet: $18 per person
- Action Stations: Starting at $22 per person
- Seated Dinner: $25 per person
Cake and Punch Reception, Day Only
Frosted Whimsy
Additional Daytime Caterers, Boxed Lunches Only:
Angela’s Catering
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