The following information from NEC approved caterers is merely a small sample of the many food and beverage items the caterers can provide for your event. Big or small, formal or casual, NEC caterers are capable of meeting all your food and beverage needs. Please note that these caterers can customize any menu to reflect personal tastes and needs. Services may vary according to your needs. Examples of services include:

• Breakfast Buffet
• Luncheon Buffet
• Boxed Lunches
• Snacks and light refreshments
• Dinner Buffet

Please note that prices may vary according to the types of food served, number of people served, type of service, etc. The NEC staff encourages you to visit with the approved caterers to learn more about their services and products so that you make the best selection for your event.

Please take a moment to review the enclosed catering information. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call the NEC staff at (318) 238-7500 or toll free at (877) 238-7502.

The Ducournau
750 Front Street
Natchitoches, La 71457
(318) 352-3836
Contact: Rick Nowlin


Sample Menus:

Sautéed Chicken Breast: Deboned Breast of Chicken Sautéed with Mushroom Sherry Cream Sauce served with Cranberry Wild Rice and Toasted Pecans.
Cranberry Brisket: Roasted and Marinated with Fresh Herbs Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Louisiana-Style Crawfish Etoufee: Stewed to Perfection Served Over a Bed of Rice.
Roast Pork Loin Au Jus: Roasted Pork Loin Stuffed with Garlic and Rosemary, Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Chicken Madeline: Deboned Breast of Chicken Topped with a Creamy White Wine Sauce served with Honey Mint Glazed Carrots.
Cajun Fettuccini: Fresh Louisiana Seafood combined with a melody of Garden Fresh Vegetables and Andouille Sausage served over Pasta.
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo: The Ducournau’s Chicken Bouillon with Fresh Andouille Sausage served over Rive, Sensation Salad and Fresh Dinner Rolls.



The Landing Restaurant
530 Front Street
Natchitoches, La 71457
(318) 352- 1579
Contact: Kent Gresham
www.thelandingrestaurantandbar.com

Sample Menus:

Appetizers:
Bacon wrapped scallops, meat pies, crab cakes, fried alligator, gumbo, chicken k-bobs, crawfish dip, artichoke dips, cheeses, vegetables, shrimp & crab claws.

Plated Dinners:
All dinner are served complete with potato, vegetable, salad, dessert, and drink.
Prime Rib, Filet Mignon, tender Ribeye, Broiled Salmon, Chicken Louisiane, Garlic Chicken with shrimp, Grilled Catfish, and Red Snapper with lobster sauce.

Buffets (40 min):
Choice of two or three entrees all served complete with bread, vegetables, potato, dessert, and drink.
Chicken Louisiane, Prime Rib, Fried Catfish, Baked Salmon, Chicken Parmesan, Crawfish Etouffee, Crab cakes Shrimp Fettuccine, Pork Tenderloin, and Fried Seafood.

These are just a few of the signature dishes we offer. Please contact Kent Gresham for a full menu. Quality Food, Quality Service, and the best price is our promise. With over 20 years experience, The Landing Restaurant and its staff offer the widest choices of food and beverage anywhere around. From light and heavy appetizers to platted dinners and delicious buffets, let The Landing Restaurant cater your next special occasion.



Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant
622 Second Street
Natchitoches, La 71457
(318) 352-3353
(318) 481-3141 cell
(318) 214-9024 fax
Contact: Angela Lasyone
www.lasyones.com

Sample Menus:

Breakfast Buffets (minimum of 30 required)
Continental Breakfast: Assorted Pastries and Muffins, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Assorted Juices and Freshly Brewed Community Coffee.
Smart Choice Breakfast: Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Assorted Yogurt, Oat Bran Muffins, Granola Bars, Assorted Juices and Freshly Brewed Community Coffee.
Creole Breakfast Buffet: Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Scrambled Eggs, Creole Smothered Potatoes, Smoked Sausage Links, Grits, Buttermilk Biscuits, Assorted Juices and Freshly Brewed Community Coffee.
Brown Bag Breakfast: Two Sausage Biscuits, Fruit Cup, Assorted Juices and Freshly Brewed Community Coffee.

Luncheon Buffet (minimum of 30 required)
Lasyone’s Famous Meat Pie Buffet: Meat Pie, Cajun Dirty Rice, Creole Red Beans, Garden Salad, Cane River Cream Pie Dessert, Pecan Pie, Iced Tea.
Second Street Favorite: Meat Pie, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Cajun Pasta Salad, Gourmet Cookie, Iced Tea.
Catfish Buffet: Fried Catfish Filets, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Pickled Green Tomatoes, Hushpuppies, Double Layer Lemon Pie, Pecan Pie, Iced Tea.
Louisiana Buffet: Choice of (1) Chicken and Sausage Gumbo or Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, Mini Meat Pies, Cajun Caesar Salad, Crackers and Garlic Bread, Cane River Cream Pie Dessert, Pecan Pie, Iced Tea.

Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant Catering is available for breakfast, breakouts, box lunches, lunch buffets, and heavy appetizers for that special occasion. Please call for other menu options.



Maison Louisiane Catering
309 Pine Street
Natchitoches, La 71457
(318) 352-4911
Contact: Keri Fidelak
www.maisonlouisianecatering.com
e-mail: maisonlacatering@aol.com

Sample Menus:

Appetizers Fresh tropical fruits & cheeses beautifully displayed with assorted crackers & crisps
Spinach & Artichoke dip served with baked pita chips
Smoked salmon canapés on toast points with capers & dill infused cream cheese
Marinated Mini Meatballs
Crawfish Cheesecake topped with artichokes & capers
Crabmeat stuffed mushrooms
Mini Natchitoches Meatpies

Carving Station
Beef Tenderloin, Smoked Ham, Fried Turkey
Served with dinner rolls, herbed mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and cranberry infused ketchup

Seafood Station
Boiled Gulf Shrimp
Fresh Oysters on the half shell
Louisiana crab fingers with three citrus marinade

Pasta Station
Crawfish & Shrimp Fettuccini
Sweet Potato stuffed ravioli with Exotic Mushroom Cream Sauce
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya

Beverage Station
Wedding Punch
Iced tea bar with Raspberry Mint, Georgia Peach, Blueberry Lemonade & Citrus Water
Hot bar with flavored Coffees and Tea, Hot Chocolate and Spiced Apple Cider

Desert Station
Chocolate Bar
Chocolate Fountain
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Mini Fruit Tarts with Italian Vanilla Custard & fresh berries

Seated Plated Menu
Filet Mignon
Seared Tuna
Red Snapper w/ a crawfish cream sauce
Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Sliced Pork Tenderloin
Crawfish & Shrimp Fettuccini
Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya

Served with house salad, choice of two sides, dessert, bread and tea
Custom menus available. For a complete list of menus please visit our website at www.maisonlacatering.com






Maggio’s Fine Wine & Spirits
230 South Drive
Natchitoches, La 71457
(318) 352-3033
Contact: Sonya Seaman
e-mail: maggios@cp-tel.net

Wine
Some of our most popular wines for parties are Woodbridge, Sutter Home, Coyote Creek and Yellowtail. We carry hundreds of labels of wine with access to hundreds more. We also carry over 50 labels of Champagne.

Spirits
Our spirits selection is superb. We stock the widest selection of spirits, cordials, prepared cocktails, mixers, waters, soft drinks, fruit juices, bar syrups, condiments, garnishes, olives, citrus fruits and sauces you could possibly need to make any cocktail to drink. We also carry limited edition spirits and cordials.

Beer
Our beer selection is one of the best in Central Louisiana. We stock over 50 brands of imports and microbrews and over 25 brands of domestic beer. We carry 7 ounce bottles, 12 ounce bottles, 16 ounce bottles, 16 ounce aluminum bottles, 6 ounce cans, 10 ounce cans, 12 ounce cans and a variety of other presentations for beer.

Bartenders
Our bartenders are certified by the Louisiana Responsible Vendors Program and are the best around. We pride ourselves in having polite, knowledgeable bartenders who aim to please our clients.

Extras
We have glasses, frozen drink machines and a champagne fountain available for rent.