About Excellent Events

Our Catering

What do people remember most about successful weddings and events? The food! Meals shape our memories and perceptions, and a good lunch, brunch, dinner, or buffet can go a long way in making an event something guests will talk about for years to come.

“Remember that filet mignon at Sue and John’s anniversary party? I can almost still taste it.”

Excellent Events catering understands that. We’re committed to helping you create amazing culinary experiences your guests will never forget. And we’re experienced at it, as well. Since 2009, when our parent company, The Bell Tower on 34th, opened, we’ve been the exclusive caterer for thousands of successful weddings, corporate meetings, parties, proms, and other special events there. We prepare and present meals that customers and guests rave about. Delectable dishes that bring people back to The Bell Tower on 34th again and again for their next big events.

That’s what we offer you. You and your guests can now have the Excellent Events experience at venues throughout greater Houston and southeast Texas.

With Excellent Events catering, you get the quality, the presentation, and the wow factor that you need to make your event sparkle — and live on in your guests’ memories.

Our Specialties

Wedding Catering

Everything about your wedding should be special, including the food you offer your guests. Excellent Events applies more than a decade’s worth of wedding and catering experience to help make your big day everything you want it to be. Learn more.

Corporate Catering

We work closely with you to ensure the food you offer at your next corporate gathering or celebration pleases your guests, reflects well upon your company, and meets your cost requirements. Learn more.

Party Catering

You can count on Excellent Events to provide exquisite food, beautifully presented, for your next party. Whether you’re hosting an anniversary celebration, a shower, or a quinceañera, we can help you dazzle your guests. Learn more.

When You’re Scrambling

Ideally, you’ll have months to line up your event’s catering service and make your menu choices. But, in the real world, planning doesn’t always go according to…plan. Sometimes, you don’t even know you’ll need to arrange catering services until the last minute. If you find yourself in this situation, Excellent Events Catering can step up to help at a moment’s notice.

Our experience, resources, technological tools, processes, and professional team members are ready to launch into action and save the day. When you need a last-minute action plan and execution, we can deliver.

In the end, no one will be able to tell how quickly we pulled everything together — unless you decide to tell them.

Five Keys to Successful, Last-Minute Catering

Out-of-town relatives will be visiting this week, inspiring your mother to announce a spur-of-the-moment family reunion. She put you in charge of the food.

Your boss has asked you to pull together a corporate gathering — in two days.

You had a caterer lined up for your wedding — until they backed out this morning.

Situations like these are more common than you might think. But don’t panic. While thorough planning and ample time to prepare are ideal, it is possible to create an excellent catered event with minimal notice. We know because helping people achieve them is one of the things we do.

Here are a few tips that can help you achieve last-minute catering success.

Communication is Critical

Effective communication with your caterer helps you ensure a successful event and prevent unpleasant surprises. When time is of the essence, it’s doubly important.

To minimize stress, you’ll need clear expectations of what you and your guests can expect. What services will your caterer provide? What are your to-dos? Will the last-minute timing impact your menu options? How about bar and beverage packages? And what are your options for catering staff and rentals?

We also encourage you to review your catering contract as soon as possible, make sure you’re clear on the details, and ask as many questions as you need before signing.

Encourage Suggestions

Don’t forget, your caterer can be a fantastic resource. When you’re in panic mode, cultivating ideas and making decisions can be especially difficult. This is a good time to tap into your caterer’s experience. Think of them as a consultant. Brainstorm together. Encourage suggestions.

In the end, you’ll still be responsible for making the selections that shape your event, but at least you’ll be better equipped to make informed decisions.

Your caterer can also work with you to make sure you’ll have enough food at your event and help you develop a catering budget.

Embrace Simplicity

Excellent events do not require over-the-top culinary concoctions. Aim for quality: fresh, tasty, crowd-pleasing foods that can be prepared at the last minute.

Possibilities include:

• Salads: Yes, salads. You’d be surprised how many satisfying options you can choose from.

• Pasta: Not only do you have a wide range of choices, but pasta dishes can offer tremendous visual appeal.

• Kebabs: From appetizers to main courses, not only can skewered meat and vegetables be created relatively quickly for large groups, but they’re also delicious and add a creative touch to your food presentation.

Be Ready for Your Guests’ Food Requirements

If possible, we encourage you to try to learn if any of your guests have food allergies or sensitivities, religious requirements, or vegan/vegetarian preferences.

That said, it may not be practical to gather that kind of detailed information in time for a last-minute event. In that case, your best bet may be multiple options. As an example, you could select a meat entrée like beef, fish, or chicken; a vegetarian entrée like eggplant parmesan; and a gluten-free option like salad. If you speak with your caterer, they might be able to make ingredient lists available, so your guests can check for ingredients that they’re allergic to.

Consider Meal Stations

Another option is to create build-your-own stations, maybe for fajitas, rice bowls, or pasta. Again, you can work with your caterer to develop ideas.

Meal stations give guests with food allergies or strong dietary preferences more control over what they eat. Plus, they add an element of fun and personality to your event.

So, take a deep breath. You’re not alone. You have plenty of options. And you can, indeed, put together a fantastic last-minute catered event.

What You Can Expect From Excellent Events

Excellent Events brings the same level of professionalism, polish, and customer-centric service to our catering that clients at The Bell Tower on 34th have come to expect for their weddings and special events.

A Talented Culinary Team

Executive Chef Sergio Arellano oversees a team of international culinary professionals known for their consistent quality and fresh, flavorful dishes. Each team member brings vast experience, and a commitment to excellence, to the table.

Delicious Food

Prepare to be dazzled: Our team’s goal is to delight you and your guests. Everything we prepare, from appetizers to entrees, from finger foods to desserts, is a feast for the senses. Beautifully presented. Aromatic. Flavorful. Our food is made with fresh ingredients, a bit of creative flair, and thoughtful attention to every detail.

Special Food Choices

Whether you need us to provide a gluten-free entrée, or you’re expecting guests with food allergies, we can accommodate you. You’ll also find special options on our menu, including dairy-free, sugar-free, and vegetarian selections.

Extensive Beverage Options

You can select from several price options. And if you want something you don’t see in our beverage package, just request what you need in advance, and we may be able to add it to your event contract, if available, for an additional fee.

Capable, Professional Personnel

Whether it’s the Excellent Events representative who answers your questions or the highly trained servers and bartenders attending to your friends, family, and colleagues the day of your event, they’ll be focused on providing courteous, responsive service.

Consider us on duty for you

If you have questions or need advice during your planning process, or your event, our team will help you find the right solutions.

Elements of Stage & Screen

Our parent company, The Bell Tower on 34th, is known for incorporating touches of style, beauty — and even theatrical elements — into events to make them shine. Excellent Events takes the same approach to food presentations, from our creative approach to buffets to the beautifully arranged plates served to your guests. Everything is meticulously arranged to entice and enhance your guests’ experience.

Technological Tools

When you’re having your event catered, you don’t want any surprises. We know how important clear communication is to ensure a positive experience, so we’ve created technological tools that facilitate your research, planning, and ongoing communication with our team. With everyone on the same page, you get the food and experience you have in mind.

These tools include our online Customer Hub. User-friendly and password-protected, this portal allows you to:

• View your menu

• Access your event timeline and see how far along you are in the planning progress

• Make payments

Tables, Chairs & More

We can provide more than food: If you need tables, chairs, linens, tableware, or equipment, we’ve got you covered. We offer a wide array of choices at multiple price points so you can create the effect you want — and stay within your budget.

Our Story

The story of Excellent Events begins with The Bell Tower on 34th, a Houston wedding and events venue recognized for excellence by HoustonCityVoter.com and CultureMap Houston.

From its earliest days in business, The Bell Tower on 34th pledged to deliver excellent events that no one will ever forget. It’s a commitment the venue takes seriously. The Bell Tower on 34th became well known for its lovely setting, its attentive staff, beautifully orchestrated events, the innovative use of technology, and, of course, for amazing food and drinks.

Our track record of excellence has not gone unnoticed. For years, the venue has almost always been completely booked, week after week, month after month. It became evident that there is a huge demand in southeast Texas for The Bell Tower’s level of excellence — something one venue cannot fully meet. That’s when President and CEO Roger Igo decided to grow the business.

In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic caused a temporary lull in business, Igo used the time to pursue his goal. He grew Excellent Events Catering from an on-site food and drink service to an expanded business that also provides off-premises catering and events rentals. Excellent Events now serves greater Houston and the surrounding region.

The idea was to partner with area event venues that don’t provide food service, creating a win-win for them and their customers. The venues provide clients with an invaluable service, and customers enjoy the amazing food and beverages Excellent Events provides.

Being part of The Bell Tower on 34th family connects Excellent Events with a wealth of resources and event experience, better equipping us to meet your needs.

Not only that, but Excellent Events also carries on the values honored by The Bell Tower on 34th. They are:

Loyalty

Promptness

Dedication

Trustworthiness

Hard Work, and

Calmness Under Pressure

Everyone on our team, at every level, shares these values and consistently models them, from customer service managers who help you make last-minute arrangements to the servers who go out of their way to be helpful and kind.

We work together in concert to provide amazing food and drinks. To deliver unforgettable culinary experiences for our customers and their guests.

We want to make excellent events accessible to as many people as possible, no matter what the occasion. Growing Excellent Events brings us closer to that goal.

“One of the things that drives us is to continue improving ourselves. We never will be satisfied with the status quo, no matter how much pride we take in our successes to date.” – Roger Igo, President and CEO of Bell Tower Group, LLC which owns The Bell Tower on 34th and Excellent Events.

Our Training and Affiliations

• National Association for Catering & Events

• International Live Events Association

• Meeting Professionals International

• Culinary Institute of America

• Wedding Planning Institute

• CEO Space International

• Better Business Bureau

• Greater Houston CVB

• World Affairs Council

• Disney Institute

• Houston First

Getting Started

Would you like to learn more about how Excellent Events catering can make your event unforgettable?

To begin our conversation, here are some things to have in mind:

What Kind of Event?

Are you planning a wedding? A party? A corporate event? We can help with all of the above and more.

When?

Do you have a day and time in mind for your event?

Where?

Do you know where you want to hold your event? Do you need information about area venues?

How Big?

Can you provide a rough idea of what your guest count will be?

What’s Your Budget?

You don’t need exact figures, but if you have a rough idea we can help with menu suggestions.

When you’re ready to talk, you can reach us at 713-863-0555.