Argentina shares the Texan ranching tradition and celebrates it with a similar gusto. Wherever you travel in Argentina you will see the large open fires or grills that signify the glorious Argentine barbeque, known as La Parrillada.

Since we all love to barbeque, it is the mission of La Villette to introduce Houston to our ultimate outdoor cooking celebration: La Parrillada - a barbeque, Argentine style! Simultaneously casual and sophisticatedly exotic, it is perfect for grand scale entertaining with a rustic edge and works well with a dramatic open wood fire or equally with our professional gas grill.

Start with a selection of specialty drinks and our hot and cold hors d'oeuvres including house-made empanadas, specially cured meats and artisanal cheeses. The centerpiece, of course, is the impressive mixed grill combining a dozen or more cuts of grass-fed beef, pork and sausage complemented by colorful salads and finally a sweet and refreshing dessert buffet.

For indoor catering, whether social or business, another exotic avenue to explore is Argentina's Cocina Criolla. This is the traditional family-style cooking that was developed by European emigrants after settling in Argentina. A hybrid cuisine with elements from Italian, French and Eastern European dishes, Cocina Criolla presents a thoroughly unique tasting experience that will take your guests on a memorable culinary trip.

La Parrillada and Cocina Criolla are perfect example of La Villette's ability to deliver unique catering events and typify what we like to call "Destination Cuisine."