About our catering service

Craig Barbarin Jr, Owner and head chef of Port City Preps, was born in New Orleans Louisiana one of the food capitals of the south. He spent 12 years of his life in New Orleans before relocating to Mobile Alabama. Craig was formally trained by his father, who now has 38 years experience in the culinary field. The Barbarin Family has owned Lafayette's Restaurant located in the holiday inn in downtown mobile for 11 years now. They have catered everything from office luncheons, to large weddings, to Mardi Gras Balls with 1000 or more guest. Those 11 years, and a mentor that truly cares has given our chef a lifetime of experience. Port City Preps has been catering events solo for 4 years now. We have a very well rounded chef, that isn't tied to any one menu or one cooking style. We have formal 400 plus weddings under our belt, as well as back yard slow smoked Bar B Q's. We are limited only by your imagination. Small or large we do it all, Contact us today for all of your catering needs.

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Port City Preps catered my wedding in June 2020, they did a phenomenal job! All of our guests raved over the bacon wrapped scallops, broccoli balls, crawfish bread, and chicken kabobs! The staff was extremely professional and took excellent care of our guests. The display was beautiful. They had to overcome a venue that was entirely outdoors on a very humid summer night, they pulled off our 100 person buffet style reception without issue! I very highly recommend. You will not be disappointed and neither will your guests.

Sammantha Catlett

I was lucky to have Port City Preps cater my wedding. The food was amazing and was everything that we envisioned. Craig was very good about staying in communication with me. They set up and cleaned up and made it one less thing for me to worry about on my big day!

Kristen Haring

This place catered my wedding and let me tell you, I was more excited to eat at my wedding than anything! They let us come in and taste different things. They cooked us up something special since I don’t eat meat and it was the best thing I’ve ever had. They were very prepared with everything and even went to the venue the day before the wedding to get a feel of the kitchen. The set up was very classy and they kept everything stocked and nicely kept. Paper plates, cutlery, and napkins were provided as well. They were very attentive and picked up plates during the reception. We didn’t even have to lift a finger. When everything was finished they cleaned up and packed up and left everything spotless like they weren’t even there. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a caterer for any event!

Allissa Willamor

Port City Preps catered our wedding on June 1. It was absolutely amazing!! People are still talking about the food! I highly recommend them for all your catering needs.

Crystal Mosley

PCP catered my wedding almost 2 years ago and today i had someone message me asking me who we used - because they remembered how great our food was! Craig made everything effortless. Even had decor to go along with our color scheme as well. The only thing i wish i could’ve changed is to be able to have ordered everything we ate at our tasting! I’ve been to engagement parties and another wedding who used them as well and can’t recommend enough!

Courtney Steverson

Need a caterer for ANY event? Port City Prep is by far over the top!! I’ve used them for meal prep delivery in the past and have never been disappointed. I used them to cater a dinner last week and was completely blown away!!! The set up, the food, the clean up....I just sat back and enjoyed myself!!!! If food is involved, PCP should be your first call!! Delicious and so easy to work with!!!

Lee Ann Squires