Southern Standard

Southern Standard is a Houston-based catering company offering wedding, corporate, and private event catering, founded in 2016 by three veterans of the restaurant industry. Southern Standard offers personalized menus across a range of formats, with menu items including chargrilled tomahawk steaks, chicken and beef fajitas, and cherry tart pies, and a full-turnkey service covering food, plating, and staffing. Founded in 2016 by three restaurant industry veterans, starting as a small steak night pop-up and growing into a full-service catering company also offering event planning and party rentals. Based in Houston, Texas, serving Houston and the surrounding areas, with a focus on Houston's Energy Corridor for corporate clients. Reviewers highlight the flavorful, well-plated food (particularly the beef short rib and salmon), full-turnkey service with no detail overlooked, and standout staff members including Vince and Dave Lee, who handled last-minute changes and logistics with calm professionalism.