Elliott’s New Orleans Catering is a family-run culinary business led by Chef Matthew Elliott Kopfler and Natalia Kopfler, dedicated to sharing the flavor, culture, and hospitality of New Orleans through thoughtful food and genuine service. Built on decades of kitchen experience and a deep connection to the city, Elliott’s provides catering, prepared meals, and culinary experiences rooted in Louisiana tradition while embracing modern influences and seasonal ingredients.

Chef Matthew Kopfler, a New Orleans native ventured to The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, developed his craft in some of the city’s most respected kitchens including Arnaud’s, Dante’s Kitchen, Gautreau’s, Martinique Bistro, Upperline, and Café Degas. His culinary journey also took him beyond Louisiana, cooking in destinations such as Manhattan and Nantucket, experiences that shaped his technique while reinforcing the importance of local ingredients and regional identity.

Before dedicating himself fully to the kitchen, Matthew spent years working in the New Orleans bar scene at iconic neighborhood establishments such as F&M Patio Bar and R Bar, gaining a deep understanding of hospitality and the rhythm of the city’s nightlife. After Hurricane Katrina he left New Orleans on what he describes as a culinary “walkabout,” traveling the East Coast to cook, learn, and refine his style before returning home to build his own culinary projects.

Over the years Chef Kopfler has created and contributed to several New Orleans culinary concepts including the PPX Dinner Club pop-up series, which emphasized locally sourced ingredients and community-driven dining experiences.

Today, together with Natalia Kopfler, Elliott’s New Orleans Catering operates as a true mom-and-pop New Orleans food business, serving everything from intimate dinners and neighborhood gatherings to weddings, festivals, open houses, and large-scale celebrations. Their philosophy is simple: cook with integrity, source quality ingredients, and treat every event—whether a Saints tailgate, Jazz Fest brunch, or family celebration—with the same care and attention to detail.

From classic Louisiana dishes to contemporary catering menus, Elliott’s reflects the spirit of the city itself—welcoming, flavorful, and rooted in community.