Toulouse Gourmet

In October 2005, following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans found itself in the most infamous time of its history, a critical stretch that would make or break the city. Over the course of the next few months, very few restaurants and food service facilities were accessible to businesses, agencies, organizations or residents. All of whom found themselves needing meals as they began the arduous task of digging out from the storm's destruction. The Pel Hughes family made a commitment to rebuild and help its community in every way possible and established Toulouse Gourmet Catering inside the Pel Hughes Printing & Direct Mail building in Mid City. From the new location, the team began providing box lunches, lunch buffets, school lunches, corporate catering, as well as hope and support to locals in the area. As the region regained its footing, the community remembered their kindness. The business took off and with their many years as event specialists in the catering industry, the Toulouse Gourmet team was soon providing delicious and distinctive catering for weddings and special events throughout the New Orleans area.