Founded in Alief in 2000 by Chef Tasha, Ebony Eyes Soul Food provides full-service catering, complete event coordination, tabletop decor, professional servers and bussers, and turnkey delivery drop-offs across Greater Houston, Galveston Island, and the Bolivar Peninsula.
Below are the most common questions corporate event directors, wedding couples, private hosts, and government administrators ask when planning an event.
Our menu pricing is structured to fit a variety of service styles and budgets:
Breakfast & Brunch Buffets: Starting at $12.95 per person (featuring Chicken & Waffles, Catfish & Grits, and Breakfast Taco Bars).
Classic Southern Buffet Packages: Starting at $15.00 per person (1 main entree, 2 homestyle sides, and golden cornbread).
Heritage Deluxe Packages: Starting at $22.00 per person (2 main entrees, 3 sides, cornbread, and fresh brewed beverage service).
Executive Banquets & Wedding Feasts: Starting at $32.00 per person (multi-entree selections including oxtails, salmon, or smoked meats, 4 sides, salad, beverage, and full buffet setup).
Custom plated dining, carving stations, and formal service are quoted based on specific menu design and staffing ratios.
Standard Metropolitan Drop-Off & Delivery Setup: Minimum order of $500.00 across Greater Houston.
Galveston Island & Coastal Vacation Rentals: Minimum order of $750.00 for turnkey beach house drop-off feasts.
Bolivar Peninsula & Crystal Beach: Minimum order starting at $750.00 to $1,000.00 (depending on ferry transit schedules and routing).
Full-Service Staffed Events: Staffing packages typically require a minimum food order of $1,200.00 plus hourly service labor.
We return comprehensive, itemized catering quotes within 24 business hours of receiving your inquiry. For urgent corporate delivery requests, we offer same-day phone estimates and expedited invoicing.
Corporate Drop-Offs & Office Luncheons: Same-week availability for requests submitted at least 48 to 72 hours in advance.
Large Corporate Galas, Banquets & Conferences: 3 to 6 weeks in advance.
Weddings & Peak Holiday Weekends: We recommend securing your date 2 to 4 months in advance, as popular spring and autumn dates book up quickly.
Last-Minute Emergencies: If another caterer canceled on you, call us immediately at (832) 781-0101—we do our best to accommodate urgent community and corporate needs.
Drop-Off Only: Ideal for casual gatherings, working meetings, and budget-conscious events. Your food arrives hot, freshly prepared, and securely packaged in insulated thermal carriers with disposable aluminum serving pans.
Delivery with Setup: Our delivery team arrives 30 to 45 minutes before your meal time to unpack the food, assemble wire chafing stands, add water pans, ignite sternos to maintain optimal serving temperatures, arrange serving utensils, and set up your buffet line so everything is 100% guest-ready.
Full-Service Catering: Complete on-site hospitality management, including setup, food replenishment, carving stations, table service, continuous bussing, and end-of-event cleanup.
Yes! Our Coastal Soul Gathering Drop-Off Feasts are designed specifically for beachfront vacation rentals and family reunions in Galveston, Jamaica Beach, Port Bolivar, and Crystal Beach.
We provide everything needed: wire chafing racks, fuel canisters, water pans, and heavy-duty disposable serving ware.
Zero Equipment Returns: All serving equipment in our coastal drop-off packages is completely disposable, meaning you never have to wash dishes, package rental chafers, or drive equipment back to a kitchen.
Our menu is anchored in authentic Southern heritage and slow-smoked barbecue:
Entrees: Tender Beef Oxtails simmered in rich brown gravy, Bourbon Peach Glazed Salmon, Slow-Smoked Texas Beef Brisket, Brown Sugar Bourbon Baby Back Ribs, Creole Baked Chicken, and Cajun Fried Catfish.
Sides: Signature 5-Cheese Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Slow-Simmered Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, Candied Yams, Cajun Red Beans & Rice, and Sweet Golden Cornbread.
Appetizers: Garlic Butter Steak Bites, Mini Chicken & Waffles, Lump Crab Dip with Crostini, and Southern Grazing Tables.
Beverages: Chef Tasha’s Signature Fresh Mint Lemonade and Southern Sweet Tea.
Yes. While we are celebrated for slow-smoked meats and traditional soul food, Chef Tasha specializes in customized dietary design. We prepare authentic pescatarian dishes (blackened salmon, Creole seafood boils, garlic shrimp), vegetarian/vegan Southern classics (dairy-free smoked greens, seasoned cabbage, vegan mac, red beans without meat), and gluten-free menu options.
Yes. Private culinary tastings are available for prospective wedding couples and large corporate committee organizers planning events for 75+ guests. A nominal tasting fee is charged at the time of the tasting, which is 100% credited toward your final contract balance once your event is booked.
Yes. You do not need to contact a separate staffing agency. We provide:
Professional Uniformed Event Servers: To manage buffet lines, serve seated courses, and circulate passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour (4-hour event minimum).
Event Bussers & Maintenance Staff: To discreetly clear guest plates, replenish drinks, empty trash receptacles, and maintain a spotless venue space throughout your celebration (4-hour event minimum).
Chef Action Carvers: To slice smoked brisket, rib roasts, or turkey breast live at your buffet stations.
Yes. Ebony Eyes Soul Food is a full event production company. We provide:
Full timeline planning and vendor coordination.
Table linen rentals, custom napkin styling, and decorative buffet station elevations.
Thematic centerpiece design and elegant chafing dish presentations to transform any community hall, ballroom, or backyard space into a finished venue.
Yes. We operate as a fully compliant, professional food service enterprise:
Licensed Food Establishment adhering strictly to Texas Health & Human Services food safety codes.
Certified Food Managers & Food Handlers on staff for all culinary preparation and service execution.
Commercial General Liability Insured ($1,000,000+ coverage) with the capability to issue customized Certificates of Insurance (COI) naming corporate office towers, municipal venues, and civic buildings as Additional Insureds.
Yes. We have 25+ years of experience executing government procurement catering and institutional contracts across Southeast Texas. We accept purchase orders, municipal procurement cards (P-Cards), ACH direct deposits, and net-term invoicing for approved public sector agencies, university programs, and municipal departments.
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), corporate checks, ACH wire transfers, corporate procurement cards, and electronic invoice payments. A formal contract and initial deposit secure your date on our calendar.
Phone: (832) 781-0101 (Call or Text)
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: Monday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CDT
Headquarters: Alief / Houston, TX — Delivering throughout Greater Houston, Bay Area, Galveston, and Crystal Beach.