PARTIES & EVENTS

Parties & Events

Located in the historic Rice Hotel, Lawless is Houston's newest en vogue establishment. The interior exudes glamour in every detail. Upon entry, guests will proceed up a grand staircase that sits beneath a glorious chandelier. The outside terrace is a beautiful backdrop as it overlooks downtown.

Let us host your next daytime event, quinceañera, rehearsal dinner, corporate event or happy hour party. Contact our Catering Manager for more information, 713.227.7423.

Charcuterie Board

serves 12 or 30

Domestic Aged Prosciutto, Beef Summer Sausage, White Cheddar, Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese, Manchego, Pickled Vegetables, Fig Jam & Seasonal Fruit, Served with Garlic Crostini


Buffalo Chicken Sliders

serves 12 or 25

Crispy Fried Chicken with House-Made Buffalo Dipping Sauce, Blue Cheese & Ranch


Bianca Flatbread

serves 12 or 25

Fresh Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses, Prosciutto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Crushed Red Pepper & White Sauce


Italiano Flatbread

serves 12 or 25

Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Fresh Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses


Rotisserie Chicken Dip

serves 12 or 30

Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Blended Cheeses, Tortilla Chips


Jalapeño Poppers

serves 12 or 25

Bacon-Wrapped with Cheddar, Cream Cheese & Chipotle Ranch


Brisket Grilled Cheese Bites

serves 16 or 30

Shredded Brisket on Brioche with Smoked Gouda & Cheddar Cheeses, House-Made Pickles


Sweet & Spicy Chicken Taco Minis

serves 15 or 30

Crispy Taco Shells with Chicken, Korean Barbeque Sauce & Cucumber Pico De Gallo


Kobe Burger Sliders

serves 12 or 25

Kobe Beef, Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Smooked Gouda Pimento Cheese, Served on a Pretzel Bun


Last Chips In The Bag

serves 10, 20 or 30

House-Made Potato Chips Served Warm

BUFFETS - PACKAGE 1

Choose 1 Salad, 2 Entrées, 2 Sides - Vegetarian Pasta & Dessert Included


Salads

House • Gorgonzola • Spinach • Cherry Tomato Mozzarella


Entrées

Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Charred Tomato Sauce • Broiled Salmon with Citrus Sauce •  Margarita Shrimp • Honey-Garlic Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs


Vegetarian Pasta

Penne Florentine with Spinach, Artichokes & Parmesan


Sides

Smashed Potatoes • Roasted New Potatoes • Rice Pilaf • Seasonal Vegetable Medley • Green Beans with Garlic & Shallots • Chèvre Mac & Cheese


Desserts

White Chocolate Cheesecake • Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding • Chocolate Torte




BUFFETS - PACKAGE 2

Choose 1 Salad, 2 Entrées, 2 Sides - Passed Appetizers, Vegetarian Pasta & Dessert Included


Passed Appetizers

Choose 2 From the Hors D'oeuvres Sections (1 each/guest)


Salads

House • Gorgonzola • Spinach • Cherry Tomato Mozzarella


Entrées (May Choose Any Entrée From Lower Tiers)

Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket • Shrimp & Grits with Chipotle-Tomato Butter & Poblano-Cheddar Grits • Gorgonzola Salmon • Honey-Garlic Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs


Vegetarian Pasta

Penne Florentine with Spinach, Artichokes & Parmesan


Sides

Smashed Potatoes • Roasted New Potatoes • Rice Pilaf • Seasonal Vegetable Medley • Green Beans with Garlic & Shallots • Chèvre Mac & Cheese


Desserts

White Chocolate Cheesecake • Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding • Chocolate Torte




BUFFETS - PACKAGE 3

Choose 2 Salads, 3 Entrées, 2 Sides - Passed Appetizers, Vegetarian Pasta & Dessert Included


Passed Appetizers

Choose 3 From the Hors D'oeuvres Sections (1 each/guest)


Salads

House • Gorgonzola • Spinach • Cherry Tomato Mozzarella


Entrées (May Choose Any Entrée From Lower Tiers)

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Bordelaise Sauce •  Whole-Roasted Carved Flank Steak with Au Jus, Chimichurri, Dijon Mustard & Horseradish Cream •  Sea Bass with Orange Beurre Blanc • Salmon Oscar with Dill Cream • Honey-Garlic Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs


Vegetarian Pasta

Penne Florentine with Spinach, Artichokes & Parmesan


Sides

Smashed Potatoes • Roasted New Potatoes • Rice Pilaf • Seasonal Vegetable Medley • Green Beans with Garlic & Shallots • Chèvre Mac & Cheese


Desserts

Lemon Tart • White Chocolate Cheesecake • Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding • Pecan Pie Squares • Chocolate Torte




BUFFETS - TEX MEX

Entrées

Beef & Chicken Fajitas • Beef & Chicken Enchiladas •  Margarita Shrimp • Poblano Queso Flameado •  Shrimp Ceviche


Sides

Guacamole • Southwest Rice • Borracho Beans • Tortillas & Chips with Traditional Mexican Garnishes Including Salsa & Guacamole


Desserts

Tres Leches Cake • Raspberry Panna Cotta Shooter •  Chocolate-Dipped Cookies




BUFFETS - TEXAS BBQ

Entrées

BBQ Brisket • BBQ Pulled Pork • Smoked Sausage •  BBQ Chicken Breast (extra $)


Sides

Mac & Cheese • Borracho Beans • Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños • Coleslaw • Dinner Rolls • BBQ Sauce


Desserts

Mixed Berry Cobbler (family-style) • Pecan Pie Squares • Chocolate-Dipped Cookies




DUAL ENTRÉES - PACKAGE 1

Choose 1 Salad, 2 Entrées, 2 Sides - Dessert Included


Salads

House • Caesar • Gorgonzola • Spinach 


Entrées

Braised Beef Short Rib with Bordelaise Sauce •  Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Charred Tomato Sauce • Broiled Salmon with Citrus Sauce • Honey-Garlic Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs 


Sides

Smashed Potatoes • Roasted New Potatoes • Rice Pilaf • Seasonal Vegetable Medley • Green Beans with Garlic & Shallots


Dessert Trio

White Chocolate Cheesecake • Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding • Chocolate Torte




DUAL ENTRÉES - PACKAGE 2

Choose 1 Salad, 2 Entrées, 2 Sides - Dessert Included


Salads

House • Caesar • Gorgonzola • Spinach


Entrées

5oz Filet with Gorgonzola Walnut Butter • Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Charred Tomato Sauce • Gorgonzola Salmon • Honey-Garlic Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs


Sides

Smashed Potatoes • Roasted New Potatoes • Rice Pilaf • Seasonal Vegetable Medley • Green Beans with Garlic & Shallots


Dessert Trio

Lemon Tart • White Chocolate Cheesecake • Chocolate Torte




DUAL ENTRÉES - PACKAGE 3

Choose 1 Salad, 2 Entrées, 2 Sides - Dessert Included


Salads

House • Caesar • Gorgonzola • Spinach 


Entrées

5oz Filet with Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp • Sea Bass with Orange Buerre Blanc • Salmon Oscar with Dill Cream • Honey-Garlic Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs


Sides

Smashed Potatoes • Roasted New Potatoes • Rice Pilaf • Seasonal Vegetable Medley • Green Beans with Garlic & Shallots


Dessert Trio

Lemon Tart • White Chocolate Cheesecake •  Chocolate Torte




HORS D'OEUVRES - VEGAN SUBSTITUTIONS

Serving: 2 pieces of each/guest


Greek Salad Bowl with Endive


Stuffed Dates with Sundried Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, Topped with Serrano Peppers


Artichokes with Chianti Vegetable Medley


Hummus Trio on Cucumber




HORS D'OEUVRES - PACKAGE 1

Serving: 2 pieces of each/guest


Spinach & Mushroom Pinwheels with Thai Chili Sauce


Bruschetta Bites


Seared Tuna Nachos with Avocado Mousse


Thai Beef With Basil & Sweet Chili Sauce


Sweet & Spicy Chicken Tostada




HORS D'OEUVRES - PACKAGE 2

Serving: 2 pieces of each/guest


Seasonal Fruit Tray


Sweet & Spicy Chicken Tostada


Spinach & Mushroom Pinwheels with Thai Chili Sauce


Shrimp Cocktail Shooters


Thai Beef With Basil & Sweet Chili Sauce


Lobster Salad on Smoked Paprika Potato Chip


Prosciutto, Brie & Fig Crostini


Dessert Trio: White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites, Mini Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Truffle Lollipops




HORS D'OEUVRES - PACKAGE 3

Serving: 2 pieces of each/guest


Seasonal Fruit Tray


Shrimp Cocktail Shooters


Prosciutto, Brie & Fig Crostini


Seared Tuna Nachos with Avocado Mousse


Avocado Toast with Mediterranean Tomato Relish


Sweet & Spicy Chicken Tostada


Lobster Salad on Smoked Paprika Potato Chip


Beef Satay with Teriyaki & Chimichurri Sauces


Dessert Trio: White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites, Mini Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Truffle Lollipops




HORS D'OEUVRES - PACKAGE 4

Serving: 2 pieces of each/guest


Fruit & Cheese Tray


Avocado Toast with Mediterranean Tomato Relish


Sweet & Spicy Chicken Tostada


Shrimp Cocktail Display


Prosciutto, Brie & Fig Crostini


Shrimp & Crab Dip Display


Beef Satay with Teriyaki & Chimichurri Sauces


Goat Cheese-Stuffed Artichokes


Lobster Salad on Smoked Paprika Potato Chip


Dessert Trio: White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites, Mini Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Truffle Lollipops




RECEPTION STATIONS - VEGETARIAN

Vegetable Crudité with Ranch & Green Goddess Dressing


Avocado Toast with Mediterranean Tomato


Spinach & Mushroom Pinwheels with Thai Chili Sauce


Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Salad


Spinach Poblano Flameado with Tortilla Chips




RECEPTION STATIONS - BBQ

Pulled Pork Sliders


Brisket Quesadillas


Fried Mac & Cheese Bites


Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños


Fried Green Tomatoes




RECEPTION STATIONS - PASTA BAR 

serving = 2 pieces each/guest


Penne Pasta with Alfredo & Marinara Sauces


Tomato Basil Risotto Croquettes


Mixed Vegetables & Chicken 


Pizzettas




RECEPTION STATIONS - FAJITA TACO BAR

Chicken Fajitas


Beef Fajitas


Mini Shrimp Tacos


Tortillas with Traditional Mexican Garnishes, Including Guacamole & Salsa




RECEPTION STATIONS - SALAD BAR

Caesar Salad 


House Salad with Cheddar Cheese, Ranch & Balsamic Dressings


Deconstructed Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Caramelized Walnuts & Gorgonzola Crumbles




RECEPTION STATIONS - POTATO BAR


Havarti Dill Potato Croquettes


Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese, Butter, Sour Cream, Chives & Bacon Bits


Sweet Potato Mash with Caramelized Walnuts, Coconut & Brown Sugar




CARVING STATIONS

Prime Rib

With Au Jus, Horseradish & Sliced Petite Rolls; requires a minimum of 40 guests


Beef Tenderloin

With Mustard, Horseradish & Sliced Petite Rolls; 

requires a minimum of 15 guests


Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

With Crab, Spinach & Sliced Petite Rolls; requires a minimum of 15 guests


Pepper-Crusted Pork Loin

With Apple Chutney; requires a minimum of 30 guests


Honey-Glazed Ham

With Honey Mustard, Horseradish & Sliced Petite Rolls; requires a minimum of 50 guests


Steamship Round

With Au Jus, Horseradish & Sliced Petite Rolls;

Serves approximately 175 guests




DESSERT BITES

Serving = 5 pieces: 1 of each item/guest 


Mini Sticky Toffee Pudding


Mini White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites with Seasonal Fruit Topping


Pecan Squares


Toffee Truffle Lollipops


Itty Bitty Chocolate-Dipped Cookies





À LA CARTE DESSERT BITES

Serving =  1 piece/guest 


Lemon Tartlet


Raspberry Panna Cotta Shooter


Tres Leches Cake


Milk & Cookies


Tiramisu Shooter


Chocolate-Covered Strawberries





HOSTED BAR PACKAGES

4-Hour Bar Service


Premium Open Bar

Liquor, Wine, Beer & Non-Alcoholic Selections


Premium Liquor Selections

Grey Goose Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Captain Morgan Rum, Johnnie Walker Black Scotch,

Casamigo’s Blanco Tequila, Maker’s Mark Bourbon


Call Open Bar

Liquor, Wine, Beer & Non-Alcoholic Selections


Call Liquor Selections

Tito’s Vodka, Beefeater’s Gin, Bacardi Rum, Dewar’s Scotch, Cimarron Blanco Tequila,

Jack Daniel’s Whiskey


Premium Wine & Beer

Wine, Beer & Non-Alcoholic Selections


Premium Wine

Upgraded Wines by the Glass - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet, Sparkling


Wine & Beer

Wine, Beer & Non-Alcoholic Selections


Wine

Wines by the Glass - Chardonnay, Cabernet, Sparkling


Beer

Domestic, Local Craft & Seasonal Selections


Non-Alcoholics

Coke® and Sprite®, Orange/Cranberry/Grapefruit/Pineapple/Tomato Juices, Self-Serve Coffee & Tea Stations, Garnishes & Ice


Champagne Toast & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available




COCKTAIL HOUR ENHANCEMENTS - DIPS & SPREADS

minimum of 25 guests


Smoked Gouda Pimiento Cheese Spread with Warm Flat Bread


Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crostini


Seasonal Vegetable Crudité with Ranch & Green Goddess Dressings


COCKTAIL HOUR ENHANCEMENTS - SHRIMP & CRAB DIP 

minimum of 25 guests

Shrimp & Crab Dip with Poblano and Cheese; Served with Warm Tortilla Chips


COCKTAIL HOUR ENHANCEMENTS - SHRIMP TOWER 

minimum of 20 guests

Jumbo Shrimp on Ice with Remoulade & Cocktail Sauces


COCKTAIL HOUR ENHANCEMENTS - FRUIT & CHEESE DISPLAY

Fruit, Cheese & Cracker Display - Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Gouda & Havarti Dill Cheeses

with Seasonal Melons, Berries and Assorted Crackers



LATE NIGHT

FRENCH FRY CONES


BACON-WRAPPED JALAPEÑO POPPERS


FRIED MAC & CHEESE BITES


PIZZETTAS


BEEF SLIDERS

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