Catering
Bring the flavor of The Velvet Cactus to your next event with our easy, crowd-pleasing catering. From fajita platters and taco spreads to queso, tamales, and all your Tex-Mex favorites, we make it simple to feed a group in style. Please allow at least 24 hours’ notice for all catering orders.
For questions or to plan your event, please contact our catering/events manager, Scott, at 504-813-5092 or scdickin@gmail.com.
Per Person Plateware
Wrong Iron Party Set-Up
Wrong Iron on The Greenway delivery and party set up: Please add if this delivery is for Wrong Iron. The Velvet Cactus will deliver and set up your catering order so it is ready to serve when your party starts. This will include the use of professional chafing dishes and serving utensils. Arrive and start your celebration! If you would like plates, cutlery and napkins, please add the Per Person Plateware item listed below and add how many people will be attending your party. If you just need your order delivered, please click the Standard Delivery. Please call or email Scottie at 504-813-5092 or scdickin@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thanks.
Super App Pack
One dozen Beef Flautas (cut in half), one dozen Tex Mex Eggrolls (cut in half), one dozen Island Chicken Skewers, one quart each of guacamole, queso blanco, bean dip, salsa and chips.
Dip Trio (plus salsa)
Guacamole, Queso, Bean Dip, and Salsa (pint or quart of each) including chips.
Chip & Dip Pack
Pint or Quart of Salsa & Queso and chips.
Queso
A creamy blend of cheese, tomatoes, roasted onions, jalapenos and topped with green onions and chips.
Queso w/Beef
A creamy blend of cheese, tomatoes, roasted onions, jalapenos, green onions topped with Molida Beef and chips.
Queso w/Chorizo
A creamy blend of cheese, tomatoes, roasted onions, jalapenos, green onions topped with Chorizo and chips.
Guacamole
Made fresh daily with Hass avocados, pico de gallo, lime, cilantro, roasted jalapeno and chips.
Tex Mex Eggrolls
One dozen of Tex Mex Eggrolls (cut in half). Fried eggrolls stuffed with grilled chicken and blended with fire-roasted corn, black beans, mixed cheese and cilantro served with chipotle raspberry sauce.
Beef Flautas
One dozen of Beef Flautas (cut in half). Flour tortillas stuffed with ground taco beef, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese rolled up and fried. Served with chipotle aioli.
Tamales
One dozen of pork tamales topped with our robust Ranchero sauce and green onions.
Smothered Tamales
One dozen pork tamales topped with our robust Ranchero sauce and smothered with Queso blanco, Guacamole and Pico de Gallo!
Island Chicken Skewers
One dozen of chicken skewers marinated in spices, seared and served with honey lime sour cream sauce.
Crawfish Boil Dip
Boiled crawfish, corn and vegetables blended with queso blanco and topped with Cotija cheese and chips. *Spicy
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Roasted chicken, tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro and topped with crisp tortilla strips, pico de gallo and sliced avocado.
Taco Salad
Chopped romaine, tomatoes, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa, black olives, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream and crispy corn tortilla strips. (Full Pan) Protein choices include: Chicken, Steak or Shrimp.
Tampico Salad
Wild lettuces, romaine, sliced orange, mango, queso fresco, spiced toasted almonds and served with Agave- Creole Mustard dressing. (Full Pan) Protein choices include: Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp.
Cilantro Lime Salad
Spring mix, romaine, sliced avocado, roasted red pepper, apple-wood smoked bacon, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese Served with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette and topped with crispy tortilla strips. (Full Pan) Protein choices include: Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, shaved Manchego cheese, crisp tortilla strips and tossed in grilled Green Onion Caesar. Choices of Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp. (Full Pan)
Fan Favorite Fajita Game Day Package
Two pounds of Chicken & Steak Fajitas served over grilled onions and peppers with all the fixin's (25 tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, chipotle aioli mixed cheese & jalapenos). Includes one quart of refried beans & one quart of Mexican yellow rice, plus one quart of Salsa & Chips.
Quesadillas
Choice of cheese, beef, chicken, pork, steak, shrimp, marinated mushrooms or brisket quesadillas. Includes sour cream and jalapenos. (3 quesadillas, each cut in 8 pieces for a total of 24)
Fajitas
Two pounds of sliced fajita chicken, steak, or shrimp. Includes pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, mixed cheese, jalapenos, chipotle aioli and 25 tortillas.
Taco Bar
25 Tacos- 2.5 pounds of Beef, Grilled Chicken, Smoked Pork, Grilled Steak, Blackened Fish, Blackened Shrimp or Brisket. Includes tortillas, pico de gallo, lettuce, jalapenos, sour cream, mixed cheese and chipotle aioli.
Enchiladas
One dozen enchiladas. Choice of cheese (topped with Queso Blanco and mixed cheeses), beef (topped with Ranchero sauce and mixed cheeses), chicken (topped with Jalapeno Cream sauce and mixed cheeses), shrimp (topped with Jalapeno Cream sauce and mixed cheeses), or brisket (topped with Jalapeno Cream sauce and mixed cheeses). Served with sour cream and jalapenos.
Black Beans
Chipotle Cheese Grits
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Refried Beans
Mexican Yellow Rice
Creole Slaw
Chips (Bag)
Corn Tortillas (20 each)
Flour Tortillas (20 each)
Gluten Free Chips (Bag)
Sour Cream
Pico de Gallo
Salsa
Includes chips.
Bean Dip
Includes chips.
Bottled Water
Lemonade
1/2 Gallon of lemonade.
Cactus Frozen Margarita
1/2 Gallon of Cactus Frozen Margarita. (5.25 12oz cups)
Cactus Rocks Margarita
1/2 Gallon of Cactus Rocks Margarita. (10.5 12oz cups)
Naked Rocks Margarita
1/2 Gallon of Naked Rocks Margarita. (10.5 12oz cups)
Top Shelf Rocks Margarita
1/2 Gallon of Top Shelf Cactus Rocks Margarita. (10.5 12oz cups)
Top Shelf Frozen Margarita
1/2 Gallon of Top Shelf Frozen Margarita. (5.25 12oz cups)
Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake
Each cake has 14 slices.