Since 1985, Catering by Nick (CBN) has been serving up imaginative cuisine, exceptional event planning, and quality products for celebrations throughout San Antonio. Catering by Nicks passion for food and excellence in service delivery have built its distinguished reputation in the industry.
Owner, founder, and San Antonio native, Manuel H. Garza (Nick) is the key behind CBNs success. Garza emerged in the food industry in 1969 with the opening of La Casita Restaurant in San Antonio, Texas. The restaurant gained popularity for its unique Deep Mexico cuisine, and soon had local corporations urging Garza to cater their events. It was out of these requests that Catering by Nick emerged.
Since its opening, Catering by Nick has received numerous honors. CBN was named Minority Retail Firm of the Yearin 1993. They were also selected as one of only four firms approved to cater within the San Antonio Alamodome. With a growing reputation for quality, Catering by Nick was introduced as minority partner with The RK Group for the Henry B. Gonzlez Convention Center in 1997 and was later honored to become the sole caterer with two minority partners at the Alamodome in 2004.
Today, Catering by Nick holds exclusive catering contracts at several of San Antonios finest institutions and employs a professional staff of chefs, bartenders, wait staff and event planners that ensure that every detail is considered, making your event truly special.
Nick Garza in the Community
In addition to being a successful caterer and restaurateur, Garza is also greatly involved in the community. Since the sixties, he has played major roles on the Fiesta Commission, serving as:
- President of Fiesta, 1997
- Senior Vice President 1995-1996
- Presidential Appointee 1994-1995
- Vice President 1993-1994
- Secretary 1992-1993
- Presidential Appointee 1991-1992
- Board of Commissioners 1990-1991
- REY FEO 1988-1989
In 1995, the Fiesta San Antonio Commission inducted Nick Garza into the Order of the Cascaron, a designation reserved only for Fiestas most dedicated volunteers. He also chaired the Annual Gala committee and served as Chairman of the Cowboy Breakfast for three consecutive years.
Returning to his roots on the west side, Nick has also worked and served as Chairman of the Westside YMCA, Board Member of the University Hospital Foundation, and President of the University Hospital Foundation.
Additionally, in October 1997, Garza was named Small Business Leader by the City of San Antonio, Economic Development Department, and the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy Program.
Nick Garza has a proven record in building and leading winning organizations. His management qualifications in strategic planning, product preparation, merchandise management and joint venture development have not only helped to build Catering by Nick into a premier catering firm, but also a leading businessman in San Antonio.
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