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About
Kulaso Catering brings Afro-Caribbean and Southern cooking to your table, from intimate dinner parties to 50th birthday parties. Chef Khalieb Rufael brings 10+ years of restaurant kitchen experience, and every menu is built around your event: brunch spreads, plated dinners, retreat meals, weekly meal prep, or a full catering setup with decor. Clients book him for bold flavor, beautiful presentation, and a chef who answers fast and adjusts the menu to fit. Based in Sugar Land and serving the greater Houston area.
Overview
Hired 3 times
Serves Sugar Land, TX
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10 employees
8 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Nkem N.
Apr 27, 2026
Chef Khalieb catered my birthday brunch and it was amazing! My friends and I were so impressed with the food quality and how he arrived, prepared with custom decorations that made the experience even better. All my girlfriends raved about the menu and how good the food was . Best French toast, waffles , and salmon toasts we have ever had. Definitely would recommend !
Devin D.
Mar 2, 2026
Khalieb did an amazing job on the retreat that I was at cooking us five amazing meals for us! I would say probably the best food I’ve had in a long time. Amazing flavor, great personality and passionate about what he does. If you don’t have Khalieb cook for you then you’ve made a huge mistake with I could have had him cook for me at home!
Lindsey P.
Mar 2, 2026
10/10 would work with Kalieb again!! He was communicative, quick to respond, and 100% invested in helping us bring our vision to life. On top of that, the food was healthy, high quality, and delicious. He made our lives so easy, and ensured our guests were fueled by well. He is trustworthy, professional, and brings very steady, positive energy to the spaces he’s in.
Sameer S.
Nov 14, 2025
I contracted a tasting for a few concepts that I had in my mind. First of all , not only was the food delicious . There was an absolute artistic presentation to it . You are given options and a menu to start at the start of the testing . I am eternally impressed with my experience .
Tisha L.
Oct 15, 2025
I hired Chef Kalieb and his crew to host my 50th birthday weekend and they were amazing! The food was unbelievable and they were flexible with the menu to what I wanted. They were professional but very fun at the same time. My entire family said they are now part of the family and we will be for sure be using them again! I highly recommend!!
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Khalieb Rufael
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Private in-home dinners are $150 per person with groceries included ($900 minimum). Event catering runs from $55 per person for buffet or family-style and $95 per person plated, plus 20% service ($2,500 minimum). Passed bites are $5 per piece. Weekly meal prep starts at $350 per week plus groceries at cost, and film crew meals are $45 per person per day. First-time customers take 10% off (up to $150), and past clients get $50 for every referral that books with Kulaso Catering.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1. Free consultation by phone or video to learn your event, guest count, and tastes.
2. We design a custom menu (tastings available for larger events).
3. We confirm details: timeline, setup, dietary needs, rentals.
4. You get a written quote, and a deposit locks your date.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Chef Khalieb has 10+ years in restaurant kitchens and a bachelor's in business management with a focus on entrepreneurship, so the planning and communication run as smoothly as the food.
