Catering
DFW Metroplex
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Black-eyed Pea is a wedding catering company operating out of Arlington, TX. Their dedicated team of culinary staff provides couples with the opportunity to enjoy delicious fare as they celebrate their joyous day. With customizable menus and additional event services, the team strives to create a fully tailored experience for every couple they serve.
With endless creativity and skill, the chefs at Black-eyed Pea craft decadent meals that tantalize the taste buds of their cherished clients. They offer a wide variety of menu options inspired by worldwide cuisines, including Mexican, Italian, and American dishes. They provide couples with the option to customize their menu to ensure that every last bite is to their satisfaction.
Your dishes will be served as tempting hors d’oeuvres during a cocktail hour, or as a buffet. Delivery, set-up, and clean-up services will be provided, allowing you to relax and enjoy your day without worrying about the smaller details. The team will also provide a number of event items, including glassware, flatware, china, and barware, as well as linens.
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Cuisine
American
Southern
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
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4.7
out of 5.015 reviews
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Taylor K
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5.0
4/27/2024
We got married at The Springs in Aubrey and used Black-Eyed Pea for our catering. We had about 200 people and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The staff was so friendly and professional. They offered a wide range of options for us to chose for our menu. We ended up choosing grilled chicken with garlic cream sauce, pot roast, pasta and grilled veggies (for our vegetarians), seasoned new potatoes, green beans, and broccoli rice casserole! They also served appetizers during cocktail hour while we were taking pictures! We did fruit and veggie platters, along with spinach and artichoke dip- which was a hit! I would highly recommend using Black-eyed Pea for catering your wedding!
William W
2.0
4/09/2024
We talked before the event about the food and allowing the guests pick the entree and sides independently. When serving at the reception, the guests were told they had to take the side that was normally with the main course. I had to go and remind them of what we had discussed. The next week we got a lot of complains from our quests about the service and the food. We had order pork chops based on a taste test we did but the pork chops we got were not the same quality as the testing was.
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Meredith T
5.0
10/17/2021
Heather at Black-eyed Pea was excellent at communicating and setting up our tasting. We had the chicken and sirloin along with a vegetarian option for our catering. We also included the fruit and cheese and bruschetta option for our cocktail hour. The food was delicious and they were able to get everyone through the buffet line quickly. The only thing that was an issue is that we were told they would be wearing masks when serving and cleaning and that was not the case. This may be an issue with the servers at the event and not Heather who stated that all servers would be wearing masks.
Cristianna B
5.0
3/12/2019
Ever since the beginning of my caterer search, Black Eyed Pea was impressive. Heather always answered my phone calls, and my millions of questions and remained so sweet throughout the entire time. Every request I had was accommodated. Every call after the first one, she answered my calls with my name and she was so patient with me when I would take weeks on end to decide on different things. They were also considerably less expensive than other Caterers I had talked to. I didn't freak out when I saw there prices and Heather would always email me within a few hours with different quotes on what I requested, no matter how many times I asked for different varieties of foods. The taste testing for my wedding was fun! We got to try so much food, and ask any questions we wanted. She helped us get the budget we needed and give me the perfect food for the perfect day. The day of, everything went completely smooth. The food was delicious and the servers were professional and good. I would use them again in a second! They were everything I wanted from caterers on my wedding day! Thanks Black-Eyed Pea!
response 03/12/2019
I had such a great time working with Cristianna & Ryan along with Cristianna's parents for...
the reception. They made what I already love doing even more enjoyable with their thoughts, ideas and energy! We were so honored to be a part of their special day and wish them all the joy, luck and love life has to offer! Best wishes from the entire Black-eyed Pea Team
Katherine A
5.0
4/06/2016
Heather was amazing! I had a terrible experience with a caterer before meeting Heather, and she made me feel comfortable and excited! She listened to what we wanted and was committed to sticking to our limited budget. The guests raved about the amazing food, and the staff was extremely professional and helpful. She made sure that every detail was perfect from the cocktail hour to the take home boxes for the bride and groom.
Jessica R
4.0
11/28/2012
I have fond memories of eating at Black Eyed Pea while I was in college at TCU. So, when my wedding planner suggested that we cater the reception from BEP, I was excited.
Our meat and vegetable choices were perfectly cooked and when served, just the right temperature. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, as well.
I have only two complaints. One: that the bar staff was handing out entire bottles of wine and pitchers of beer to guests, instead of a single glass. Because of this, we ran out of drinks too quickly. Two: my husband and I didn't receive the top tier of our wedding cake. I was assured by my baker and wedding planner that they explicitly told BEP which boxes to pack the top tier in for safekeeping until the end of the night. However, I heard from several guests that they enjoyed a few pieces from that tier. Thank goodness Frosted Art Bakery will bake us another one on our one-year anniversary!
I would definitely recommend BEP for any catering needs, but make sure that they know the TABC laws for serving alcohol and to pack up your top tier before serving it to your guests!!
Lisa V
5.0
11/20/2012
BEP took care of everything and were very willing to work around my wants and budget! They were very professional. The guests loved the food. They even packed my new husband and me food to go since we didn't really get a chance to eat much!
Sarah A
5.0
10/05/2012
Black Eyed Pea was suggested to me by my wedding coordinator. I was a little unsure because i wasnt sure of the quality and what my guest would think. I was absolutely blown away at the menu offers, the great pricing and the friendliness of the staff. Everyone was incredibly nice and during planning responded very quickly to any request or question I had. Everyone loved the food, people were asking for extra servings. I was very happy with our choice!
Christina B
5.0
1/16/2012
The food was perfect, the staff was wonderful. There were no complaints at all from guest. I would definitely recommend black eyed pea to another bride.
Jenine C
5.0
12/12/2011
Where can I start? How about with CHICKEN N WAFFLES?!? Oh my goodness, what a hit! The food was spot-on... but we knew that it was going to be; sheppards pie, fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, mac n cheese, catfish fingers; I mean you can't go wrong! Then the late night bonus of deliciousness; PB&J triangles and milk shake shots, c'mon!!! Everyone just loved that they didn't even have to leave the dance floor for these tasty bites; the servers jumped right in and offered it while people were buggeying down.
Ok, so the food was spectacular but how about the customer service we received from everyone on the BEP catering team.
Heather, you actually answered the phone when I called and could provide answers to me immediately. You were so impressive at our tasting and my mom is not easy to impress. You said yes to all of my crazy ideas and found a way to make it work. You were realistic with our budget and even exceeded our expectations. We had the perfect amount of food, no left overs. This was important for us since we left for a 2 week honeymoon the next day and wouldn't be able to eat any of it.
The BEP serving staff was attentive, professional and friendly. Our assigned server kept tabs on us all night; making sure we had a chance to eat, drink and that we never had any trash/plates/cups in our hands. They were also discreet; I never felt like there were servers hoarding the guests forcing them to eat.
The best compliment of all was from our guests and they raved about the food! I was proud to say "it's Black Eyed Pea" and see the surprised look on their faces.
We are excited to refer our friends and family to BEP catering for their next event!
Lauren T
5.0
10/31/2011
Heather Rose and her team are amazing. They were a huge help to making the wedding reception come off perfectly. The food was great, the staff were professional and very friendly and they even packed us dinner and cake to-go and put it in our getaway car. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and Heather was so easy to work with. I would highly recommend BEP for any occasion and will definitely be using them again for future events.
Stevie H
5.0
9/15/2011
Debbie with Black Eyed Pea in Colorado was by FAR our easiest person to work with. She came out and checked out our Ranch (wedding site) FAR in advance and helped us cover all of our bases. Their service was phenomenal!! They showed up early, helped set up the reception and were amazing to me and my husband the whole time. They were the cheapest we could find and we ended up getting the best food and the best service!! Thank you soooooo much Debbie and Black Eyed Pea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stacy O
5.0
7/21/2011
Great food, Great Service!!
Miranda G
5.0
7/13/2011
Black Eyed Pea was a fabulous caterer! Their food was awesome and the service was even better.
Tameka B
5.0
5/10/2010
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