From destination and local wedding events to social celebrations, the culinary team of NOPSI honors the tradition of New Orleans’ fine cuisine with a slant on extravagance and unique flare. In a city with a distinct food culture, our team is dedicated to creating a unique specialty menu for your group featuring local, seasonal ingredients that fit your preferences.
Chef Arthur Batiste has over 30 years of culinary experience throughout Louisiana which include extensive periods at Delmonico’s, Royal Sonesta, and the InterContinental. During this time, he developed his growing passion for New Orleans cuisine and local ingredients, even expanding upon it by infusing it with other ethnic fares. Arthur’s practice goes beyond the restaurant with him regularly donating time to cater large gala events and charity fundraisers. Arthur’s attention to detail from menu development to team building shows his care towards a more meaningful purpose of dining: to bring people together and enjoy the moment. In Arthur’s words, the aim of his cooking is to create that “mama taste we love.”
Our experienced, dedicated Culinary team is passionate about making your event an unforgettable experience. Executive Chef Neal Swidler draws from an impressive career spanning more than 20 years of executive-level experience at some of the most acclaimed kitchens in the area, including 10 years with Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans restaurants. Chef Neal’s thoughtfully crafted menus bring the soul of the big easy to your plate.
