A long farm table set for a Hill Country wedding, white china and candles on black linen

Taste and see

Cooked at your venue, the day of.

Fresh, on-site wedding catering across San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Founded in 2021 by Linda and Chef Javier Villanueva.

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A long-table wedding, plated on site.

We arrive with groceries, not trays.

Many caterers cook in the morning and reheat at the venue. We cook at your venue, course by course, so dinner reaches the table minutes after it leaves the pan. Times below are a typical evening wedding.

3:00 pm

Set-up

3:00 pm

Set-up

Our culinary team arrives with raw ingredients, the griddle, and the china. Black linen, white plates, water goblets, silverware: all included.

Chef Javier cooking at an outdoor flat-top griddle, seasoning fresh vegetables.

5:30 pm

Cocktail hour

Passed bites go out as guests arrive, plated in front of them.

Chef Javier plating passed bites on wood-slice risers for cocktail hour.
  • Bacon-wrapped shrimp
  • Tomato bruschetta
  • Caprese salad skewers
  • Risotto balls
  • Charcuterie board

7:00 pm

Dinner

Plated or buffet, cooked to order. Italian is our most-requested wedding menu; the German dishes are the ones guests talk about after.

A server carrying plated steak with asparagus, mashed potatoes and garlic toast.
  • Chicken Piccata
  • Beef Medallions
  • Herbed Salmon
  • Chicken Poblano
  • Jägerschnitzel

8:00 pm

Service

Our own crew, in our own uniforms, through the last plate. Plated servers or buffet attendants, your call.

The Mana Sabroso crew serving a buffet outdoors

9:00 pm

Cake and coffee

Cake cutting is on us. Coffee and hot chocolate for the aunts who stay at the table.

  • Complimentary cake cutting
  • Coffee
  • Hot chocolate

10:30 pm

Late night

Nobody drives home hungry.

  • Three mini al pastor tacos
  • Three mini asada tacos
  • Pulled-pork focaccia sliders
  • Chips and salsa
See the whole day

Real prices. Do the math here.

Pick a menu, slide the guest count, and see what dinner costs before you ever write to us. Service, travel, extras and tax are quoted separately.

Plated entrée with green sauce, rice and vegetables

We already know your venue.

Thirty-two Hill Country venues we partner with, from Boerne to Wimberley. Getting married at one of them? Then we already know the load-in door and the kitchen.

  • Gardens At West GreenSan Antonio
  • Glimmering OaksSan Antonio
  • Posey MeadowsSan Marcos
  • Granberry HillsSan Antonio
  • Preserve At Canyon LakeCanyon Lake
  • Hidden Gem Of GrueneNew Braunfels
  • St. Mary Catholic ChurchFredericksburg
  • Stoney Creek Event VenueBulverde
  • Moon Shadow HavenMountain Home
  • Allen FarmhausNew Braunfels
  • The Lodge Event CenterFredericksburg
  • Eagle Dancer RanchBoerne
  • The Oaks At High HillSchulenburg
  • The SkylineSan Antonio
  • The Chapel At GrueneNew Braunfels
  • San Fernando CathedralSan Antonio
  • The Club At Garden RidgeGarden Ridge
  • Gardens Of Old Town HelotesHelotes
  • San Antonio Glass HouseSan Antonio
  • Enchanted Ranch Event CenterSan Marcos
  • Villa At The VineyardDriftwood
  • Aggie ParkSan Antonio
  • The Orchard At Spring BranchSpring Branch
  • 12 Oaks VenueBulverde
  • The Videre EstatesWimberley
  • The Regal at Sagrado VineyardSan Antonio
  • Willow RidgeNew Braunfels
  • Grandview Weddings and EventsLa Vernia
  • The Point CLTXCanyon Lake
  • 1850 Settlement HouseSan Antonio
  • Texas Stone Manor FarmSan Antonio
  • Pura Vida Outdoor & Barn WeddingSan Antonio
Mana Sabroso grazing table on a black tablecloth printed with the Mana Sabroso logo and Taste and See, under a stone pavilion, with wedding guests and a stone chapel behind.
Grazing table at a Hill Country stone venue. That is our tablecloth.

And the people we work beside: DJZ Event Group · Brides on a Budget · The Party Affair · Team One Luxury · NRG Events · Limelight San Antonio · RMD Photo Booths · Expose the Heart Photography · Odd Brew Photography.

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Your date. Our kitchen.

Tell us when and where you are celebrating. We will confirm the details and help you plan your menu.

Ask about your date

A seat at our table.

Explore a tasting with Mana Sabroso. Start with your event details, then choose from available tasting times.

A white platter of small passed appetizer bites for a Mana Sabroso wedding tasting, with fresh flowers behind.
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Linda & Chef Javier

She dreamed it. He cooks it.

Linda Villanueva, founder of Mana Sabroso Catering, smiling
Linda Villanueva · Founder
Chef Javier Villanueva, founder and executive chef, laughing in his chef coat
Chef Javier Villanueva · Founder & Executive Chef

Linda Villanueva · Founder

Chef Javier Villanueva · Founder & Executive Chef

Mana Sabroso was founded in 2021 by Linda Villanueva, who woke up one day and took a leap of faith, and Chef Javier Villanueva, twenty years of fine dining, sous chef to private chef, a cook who loves to eat as much as he loves to cook.

We begin every tasting and every event with prayer, and we cook allergy-conscious by default, so nobody sits out the meal.

Love is the most important ingredient.

Read our story

Gratitude · Efficiency · Transparency · Creativity · Loyalty · Authentic · Service · Success · Yummy ·

What they say

Only happy tears! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for everything. We kept getting compliments left and right about the food. Everyone LOVED it!

A wedding at Hidden Gem of Gruene

Stunning. Y'all were amazing, everyone said so. It was the favorite wedding meal for a lot of our guests.

A wedding couple

They are so sweet and really know how to take care of their customers. My fiancé and I ultimately chose them because of their customer service.

An engaged couple

Same kitchen, every occasion.

  • Drop-off and pick-up

    Trays, labeled and hot, for offices and family tables.

  • Corporate

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner service, downtown and in Stone Oak.

  • Private parties and holidays

    Family celebrations, showers and holiday tables.

Before you book.

Answers to your catering questions.

How far in advance should we book?

Most couples book their caterer 6 to 12 months ahead, especially for spring and fall weddings in San Antonio.

What determines the catering price?

Your guest count, menu selections and service style shape the price. Mana Sabroso provides a detailed quote after discussing your wedding plans.

What are the deposit and refund terms?

Before booking, ask Mana Sabroso to confirm the deposit, payment schedule, and cancellation or refund terms for your event in writing. Ask about booking terms

Do you cook at our venue?

Whenever the venue setup allows, Mana Sabroso prepares and cooks food fresh on site. The team reviews the venue, equipment and event timeline during planning.

Can you accommodate dietary needs?

Share allergies and dietary needs in advance. Mana Sabroso can plan gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, and will review what can be accommodated for your menu and venue.

What services can be included?

Depending on the event, services may include on-site cooking, menu design, meal service and event coordination. Discuss your plans with Mana Sabroso to confirm the scope for your gathering.

Do you cater events beyond weddings?

Yes. Mana Sabroso also caters bridal events, corporate gatherings, private celebrations and larger events.