La Villette is a boutique catering business founded in 2003 by international hostess and chef, Mariquita Combes. After a successful career managing her own event planning and catering business in her native Argentina, Mariquita decided to bring her unique background and proud culinary heritage to the table for Houstonians to enjoy.

Exquisite taste and hands-on management has made La Villette one of the top caterers as well as one of the fastest growing women's businesses in Houston according to the Houston Business Journal.

Whatever the theme of a celebration or purpose of an event, La Villette can deliver culinary classics or Latin American specialties with cuisine and atmosphere customized for every occasion. Catering both social and business events, from corporate meetings to formal weddings, from boxed lunches to black tie, La Villette is the ultimate resource for any and all entertaining. Décor, music, lighting, and entertainment are all part of our exquisite services and our impeccable staff guarantees to make the client's experience as enjoyable as that of the guests.

Occupying a charming little building in the Museum District, La Villette's catering kitchen, salon and offices have hosted wine tastings, book signings, and even an impromptu cooking class or two and for 2009 there will be a new storefront retail space for special branded La Villette products and fresh-daily Gourmet Take-Away.

Drop in or just call La Villette and tell them what you need… they will certainly understand.

Certifications
- WBEA certified (Women's Business Enterprise Alliance)
- HMBC certified (Houston Minority Business Council) La Villette has met the requirements for certification as a bona fide minority owned business
- HUB certified (Historically Underutilized Businesses)

Memberships
- HHCC (Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)
- LDEI (Les Dames d'Escoffier International)