Jackie Hughes

How did you start the The Cannery and Toulouse Gourmet Catering? They are part of the family-owned Pel Hughes Companies.

The Cannery is a 63,000-square-foot warehouse in Mid-City, and our printing company occupies approximately one-third of it.

Three years ago, our niece Kellie Levy and Russ Spezial came to us about starting a catering company. They had years of experience, so we built a 2,000-square-foot kitchen for Toulouse Gourmet Catering, and business took off.

When did The Cannery become an event space? Our client base demanded it, so we built a 12,000-square-foot space, the largest event venue in Mid-City with secure complimentary parking.

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What kinds of events do you hold? All kinds, from weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, fundraisers, fashion shows, bar/bat mitzvahs and so on, for 25 people to over 700.

We have invested in the latest IT equipment with customized LED lighting for the walls, a 16-foot retractable screen and five flat screen TVs.

Toulouse Gourmet is the official on-site caterer, but we also offer full service off-site catering for groups as small as 10 and as large as 2,500.

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New Year, Same You

As we ring in the new year, many of us are familiar with the cycle of making resolutions, especially when it comes to health...

Are catering styles changing? Yes; we stay up to date with trends and education.

Do you offer gluten-free menus? Yes, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian menus are available.

Which events have been your favorites? The Clinton Global Initiative, hosted at Tulane for 2,500 people, was definitely a highlight. 

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Jackie Hughes
The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St., 486-8351;
Toulouse Gourmet Catering, 3811 Toulouse St., 488-4466, ToulouseGourmet.com

 

 

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