Business Details
25 Years
experience
Houston's Premier Catering & Scratch Kitchen Restaurant
Since 2001, The Backyard Grill has been a cornerstone of the Cypress/Jersey Village community, dedicated to delivering exceptional scratch-made cuisine and unparalleled service. As a family-owned business, we prioritize community engagement through partnerships with local schools and nonprofits, including our annual BYG Bash Golf Tournament benefiting Cy-Hope and the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. Our expertise spans casual party trays to premium catering for events of all sizes, demonstrated by our flawless execution of a 1,700-guest Super Bowl event.We maintain rigorous quality standards, guaranteeing fresh, hot, and delicious food delivered on time, prepared by our experienced team of culinary professionals. Our commitment to local hiring and community investment ensures every catering dollar stays within the region, reinforcing our position as a trusted, authoritative leader in Houston's food service industry.
Services
Catering
Party Trays
Full-Service Events
Custom Menus
Delivery
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We guarantee fresh, hot food delivered on time for every event
- Our staff handled 1,700-guest Super Bowl events flawlessly
- 100% scratch-made food prepared by experienced culinary teams
- Community investment through local hiring and nonprofit partnerships
- Custom solutions for events from intimate gatherings to large weddings
What people say
Easy to use
Delicious food
Stress-free experience
Perfect execution
Friendly staff
Services
Catering
Our full-service catering handles events of all sizes with guaranteed on-time delivery and professional execution. From weddings to corporate functions, our experienced team ensures perfect presentation and delicious scratch-made food tailored to your event's needs. We've successfully managed high-profile events including Super Bowl catering for 1,700 guests.
Party Trays
Customizable party trays feature our signature comfort foods like fajitas, tenderloins, and casseroles. Perfect for casual gatherings, these ready-to-serve options maintain our quality standards while offering convenient solutions for smaller events and office functions.
Full-Service Events
We provide comprehensive event management including food preparation, delivery, setup, and staff service. Our trained professionals handle every detail from innovative display arrangements to guest service, ensuring seamless execution for weddings, galas, and large corporate events.
Custom Menus
Our culinary team creates tailored menus for any occasion, combining traditional favorites with innovative dishes. Whether casual buffet-style or formal plated meals, we work closely with clients to develop unique food experiences that match their event's theme and dietary requirements.
Delivery
Hot, fresh food delivery service maintains strict quality control from our kitchen to your event location. We guarantee timely arrival with temperature-controlled transport, ensuring optimal food condition for self-service events requiring pickup or drop-off options.
People
Mark McShaffry
Owner
Owner of The Backyard Grill since 2001 with extensive restaurant industry experience, Mark leads with community-focused values and serves on local nonprofit boards while managing multiple restaurant ventures.
Jasmin Roman
Director of Backyard Catering
Catering director known for exceptional organizational skills and client-focused approach, bringing professional expertise to manage complex event logistics and customer service operations.
Fred Stewart
Director of Operations
Operations leader overseeing Backyard Investments' restaurant and catering divisions with strategic management of daily business operations and service quality standards.
Jorge Rodriguez
Head Chef
Executive chef responsible for all food production, maintaining high culinary standards across both restaurant and catering services with expertise in scratch-made preparation techniques.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We handle weddings, corporate events, church functions, quinceañeras, birthdays, reunions, and holiday parties with customized service levels.
Do you offer custom menu options?
Yes, our scratch kitchen creates tailored menus for every event, from casual party trays to premium reception foods.
What service levels are available?
We offer pickup, delivery, half-service, and full-service options with professional staff for complete event execution.
How does your pricing work?
We provide menus for all budgets while maintaining quality standards, with transparent pricing based on your specific needs.
Are you a local Houston business?
Yes, we're family-owned in Cypress since 2001, actively supporting local schools and community organizations through partnerships and donations.
