The Caldwell House
A grand old home in Abbeville, wrapped in gardens and a graceful curved porch — made for love stories.
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Wedding & Event Hospitality · Abbeville, Louisiana
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We host weddings and celebrations the way family does — a warm welcome, a beautiful table, and someone to look after you all evening long. Food brings people together; hospitality makes them remember.
Who We Are
More Than Caterers
The Southern Spread began in a home kitchen and grew into something larger: a family of hosts devoted to the way a day feels, from the first welcome to the last goodbye. Food is still our love language. But what people remember is how they were cared for.
What We Do
Hospitality, in Every Form
Wedding Hospitality
Your day, held with care — cuisine, service, and every quiet detail in between.
Corporate Events
Executive dinners, retreats, and gatherings that reflect well on the people who host them.
Private Celebrations
Anniversaries, showers, and milestones given the evening they deserve.
Luxury Catering
Seasonal menus made with love, served in the very rooms where we host you.
Private Dining
Intimate tables, course by course, for the evenings that matter most.
Venue Hospitality
Historic homes kept warm, lit, and ready to gather your people in.
Our Venues
Historic Homes for Modern Celebrations
Three storied old homes we love like family, each with a character all its own — and a porch light left on for you.
The Russo
A sunlit downtown gathering place with soaring ceilings, original brick, and room for everyone you love.
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The James A. Herod House
A quiet historic cottage made for close company and slow, sweet afternoons.
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From Our Kitchen
Cooked Like We're Expecting Company
Every menu is built around the season, the room, and the people at your table.
The Experience
From First Call to Last Toast
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The First Hello
Tell us about your day. We'll pour the coffee and listen.
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Dreaming Together
Menus, rooms, and moments imagined side by side.
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Tending the Details
We fuss over the little things so you never have to.
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Your Day
You are a guest at your own celebration.
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The Afterglow
The room hums, the night lingers, and the memories keep.
Every detail held with love.
Kind Words
In Our Guests' Words
The food was delicious and prepared to perfection. Jill made this experience so special and accommodated all of our wishes. I received so many compliments on the food. We loved everything!
Lynette C. · Mother of the Bride
The Southern Spread catered my entire wedding menu and I could not be more pleased. The owner and her staff provided exceptional service. If you want Southern taste but all the class, The Southern Spread is the way to go!
Christine A. · Bride
With Gratitude
Featured in Acadiana Profile — Best of Dining
Finalist, Caterer & Catering — Best of Acadiana, Community’s Choice Awards
Begin the Conversation
Let’s Create Something Worth Remembering.
Tell us the day you have in mind. We'll set the table for it.