About us

Our History

Where it began

After spending 15 years in the hospitality industry, Owner, Mark Dowling, felt there was a disconnect between presentation and quality in the catering world, a gap he was determined to bridge. Inspired by the challenge, fueled by his entrepreneurial mindset, and motivated by the power of great food, Mark opened the doors to Courtney’s Catering in 2000. Fast forward a few thousand events later, along with the nurturing of a daughter, Courtney’s Catering deepened its family-owned roots by bringing Courtney onto the sales team in 2011. From Southern Comfort to Elegant Cuisine, the Courtney’s Catering team strives to bring forth their vision of beautiful presentation and outstanding quality to every event, as each occasion is a unique opportunity to bring together family and friends.

Family owned & operated

Meet the Chef

Mark Dowling

Owner & Executive chef

Mark moved to Austin from Bryan, Texas to get into the hospitality industry. A few years later he began managing a team of bartenders in one of Austin’s highest volume clubs on sixth street. With the birth of his daughter, the course of his life changed, as did the focus of his career. Mark wanted to change the way hospitality was executed. Instead of an impersonal corporate approach, Mark wanted to bring family roots and comfort style cuisine to the forefront of the industry. After years in the business, he combined his passion for the industry, the love for his daughter, and with necessity being the mother of invention, created Courtney’s Catering. Mark combined the best of both worlds and Courtney’s Catering was born. In his free time Mark enjoys building his 76′ Trans Am and enjoys eats from all over the country to influence his award winning dishes.

Buffet, plated & family style

Preferred Venues & Vendors

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Kindred Oaks

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Villa Antonia

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Chateau on the Creek

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The Mansion

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In the press

2016 | People's Choice #2

Courtney's Catering was voted 2nd best Mac and Cheese by the People.

2013 | Austin's A-List #5

Courtney's Catering was voted the 5th best caterer in 2013.

2014 | Austin's A-List #3

Courtney's Catering was voted the 3rd best caterer in 2014.

2014 | Austin's A-List #3

Courtney's Catering was voted the 3rd best caterer in 2014.

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