Essen Catering

03/07/2022

Warm up with some chicken tortilla soup on this cold day!

Chicken Tortilla Soup
-avocado
-lime crema
-cotija
-cilantro

02/20/2022

Cheese. It’s the way to most people’s hearts.

We ❤️ a good 🧀 board.

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08/30/2021

With the Fall season coming up, homemade gnocchi is always a good idea! One of our signature dishes is gnocchi tossed with braised short rib, crumbled goat cheese, orange, and cabernet demi.

08/30/2021

Husband & wife duo, Mitch & Jill Janszen, have years of experience in the catering and hospitality industry. They can't wait to share their food and services with those who need catering for any type of event!

07/12/2021

Nothing is better than some Poké on a summer day.

Salmon, crispy rice, sriracha aioli, lentil chips, and fermented plum granita.

06/29/2021

06/29/2021

Hello friends!

We have exciting news for the community. Local Gourmet Catering is under new ownership and is being re-branded to ESSEN Catering. Mitchell and Jill Janszen- a husband and wife team- are the new owners. They're so excited to be a part of the community and do what they do best: feed people!

Mitch Janszen grew up in The Woodlands before moving to Austin, TX for culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu. He and Jill met in culinary school and worked for Austin's top catering companies- learning everything there is about the industry.

With years of experience in the catering and hospitality industry, they have the skills and knowledge to create custom menus and execute seamless events. Anything from a wedding to a pop-up shindig at your house, they can do!

In addition to catering services, they also meal prep for families who want to enjoy healthier, homemade dinner options.

You can read more about Jill & Mitch's story and get in touch with them on their newly launched website: www.essencatering.com

They would love to connect via phone, email, social media, or in person. Don't hesitate to reach out for any catering needs!

09/12/2019

Local Gourmet is so happy to be a part of the Oak Ridge North Community. I look forward to working with the community and sharing the gift I was blessed with to make a difference.
Local G Chef Wayne Schilleci Jr.

Caterer in the greater Houston area