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Catering by Design
Catering by Design
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Catering by Design
Catering by Design
Catering by Design
Catering by Design
Catering by Design
Catering by Design
Catering by Design

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About

Catering by Design is a catering and decor company based in Denver, Colorado. The award-winning and internationally recognized services here will ensure your special day is outstanding. With over 25 years in the industry, the professional team will go above and beyond to cultivate a menu that is right for you and your event.

Cuisine

Consultations and tastings are available at Catering by Designcraft to design your dream wedding menu, whether that's buffet style or a seated and served dinner. The expert culinary team is led by chef Cade Nagy and is dedicated to creating mouth-watering culinary experiences that look as good as they taste. Offerings like mini beef tenderloin hors d'ouvres and entrees such as chicken roulade are available to elevate your menu. Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, and American-inspired cuisine choices are available to suit every taste and preference. Many dietary requirements can also be catered to, with vegetarian and vegan options provided.

Services Offered

Their bespoke and wedding catering services will delight you and your guests and ensure your event is unique in every sense. They specialize in highly personalized and innovative culinary experiences. The team of pioneers here will listen to your vision and learn what is important to you and your partner. The top-class service staff will go above and beyond at your event, making all the difference to ensure your big day is unforgettable. The team also offers decor and floral design services, providing a smooth and convenient experience.

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Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Caribbean
German
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Champagne Toast

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Catering by Design received glowing reviews for their exceptional menu offerings, service, and professionalism for various events, including weddings. Reviewers highlighted the collaborative experience of creating personalized menus, thoughtful accommodations for allergies, and delicious food that left guests raving long after the event. The staff, including individuals like Amara and Rachel, were commended for their efficiency, friendliness, and attention to detail, making the catering experience for weddings truly exceptional.

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Catering by Design received glowing reviews for their exceptional menu offerings, service, and professionalism for various events, including weddings. Reviewers highlighted the collaborative experience of creating personalized menus, thoughtful accommodations for allergies, and delicious food that left guests raving long after the event. The staff, including individuals like Amara and Rachel, were commended for their efficiency, friendliness, and attention to detail, making the catering experience for weddings truly exceptional.

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Laurel
Laurel Sent on 07/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Professional and Utterly Delicious

We had the best experience with catering by design for our June 2024 wedding. They were recommended to us by our wedding planner (who had done a bit of a pre-introduction) so I was impressed by how prepared they came to our intro meeting with ideas/suggestions. They took the time to listen to our preferences and asked about our food memories to help design the initial menu design (we did stations). They were super responsive during the menu editing process, taking our feedback and ideas and giving suggestions based on their experience. It was truly an excellent collaborative experience. I was so impressed by the breadth of food and experiences they can offer! It felt like the choices were endless but they guided us through. The tasting made us feel so special and I loved having them dine with us, taking notes along the way as we tasted and listening to our comments to make sure our menu was perfect! When I tell you our guests raved about the food I am not kidding. I was still hearing about it weeks later when we met up with some of our friends at another wedding. It was truly more than I could have imagined. Thank you so much CBD for making our day epic!
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Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 04/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

March 2025 Wedding

Catering by Design offers a top-notch professional experience. We loved the chance to work closely with them and pick from their many interesting and tasty appetizers.

We got married in March of 2025 and had many allergies in our large wedding, including a celiac as a groomsman. They took this consideration very seriously, and were able to assure us that the food would be prepared separately. There were also so many delicious gluten free options that it made it easy to pick several that we liked!

Many of our guests commented on how delicious the food was, and how much they loved our dessert (flambéed donut holes and ice cream!) The staff was efficient, friendly, and sent us home with a cooler of leftovers and personalized iced cookies with our initials and wedding date.

Thanks to Amara, Rachel, and whole CBD team!
Misty
Misty Sent on 04/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Catering for Galas

CBD provided an exceptional menu and experience for our Legacy Gala. From our initial call, numerous changes, to clean up at the end of the night they thought of everything. They were an excellent resource throughout the planning process right down to the night of. The event was flawless, and we could not have had better partners! I will definitely use them again.
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Steven Sent on 06/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!!!

We used Catering by Design for our intimate wedding and they did a fantastic job. Even though our wedding was smaller compared to typical weddings, Catering by Design accommodated our needs and ensured everything was perfect. They were easy to work with and extremely professional! We had a five-course plated dinner for our wedding for our nine guests plus a mocktail bar! The presentation was perfect, service was amazing, and their food was outstanding. Our family couldn’t stop raving about how great the food was! We would highly recommend their catering services to anyone!
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 02/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food + Service! 5 Stars!

CBD did such a fabulous job at our wedding! The food was absolutely delicious! They did such a great job during the planning process to really understand our vision and come up with ideas of how we could make the vision come to life! They definitely made us feel special and not like we were just another couple. Their sales team is top notch when it comes to professionalism, responsiveness and customer service. This same level of service was experienced on our wedding day by all of the staff. We are so happy with our decision to hire them and couldn't imagine our day without them!
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Seerat Sent on 09/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lucky to work with these talented people!

We are so glad we were able to work with Catering By Design for our wedding weekend at both the Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Performing Arts Center! Emily and her team were incredible knowledgeable, organized and accommodating throughout the whole planning process (and weekend) which included SO many moving parts. The tasting they organized was very thoughtful and I know they worked seamlessly with the chef we brought in - this all flowed perfectly into our wedding day which we couldn't have dreamt up. Special shoutout to Emily for her brilliant idea to make a personal cheesecake for my dad at the reception - special touches like this make her team and their work exceptional.
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Rachel Sent on 06/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

CBD made wedding planning far less stressful!

The food was great, our contact was so easy to work with (quick to respond and always willing to provide feedback), and the whole team made our wedding day beautiful without adding any extra stress.
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Andrea Sent on 09/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Super Customizable!

The food from Catering by Design was delicious! While creating the menu, we felt as though the Catering by Design team took our wants and budget into account! My husband and I are vegan and the Catering by Design team worked with us to ensure that at each station a vegan option was available. My dream was to have late-night french fries served at the wedding and Catering by Design made it happen!!! Also, Catering by Design did the cupcakes for dessert. It was so nice to not need another vendor in the mix.

On the day of my wedding, the Catering by Design staff was incredibly kind and always there when we needed them. My wedding guests still rave about how delicious and unique the food was (many Mid-west family members did not know what jackfruit was).

Bottom line, if you want good food and fantastic vendor interactions, hire Catering by Design!
Cristina
Cristina Sent on 01/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food for an upscale ranch wedding!!

Thank you to all who rocked our special day. The food was SUCH a hit!! Alison and Ching were so so helpful and if we didn't like something they worked around it. no problem. My husband and I are total foodies so we no doubt were particular about how things were prepared, etc but they knocked it out of the park. And with a smile on their face to boot!! Guests have repeatedly mentioned how delicious the food was. One of the highlights for sure!
Astrid
Astrid Sent on 11/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Catering Service!

We chose Catering By Design for our wedding and we are so happy that we did! As stressful as wedding planning is, Catering By Design made the catering and rental process seamless. We worked with Alycen during planning and the day of, who was fantastic. From my initial inquiry, all responses from CBD were prompt, and all my needs and questions were addressed. Our menu tasting was so fun and delicious. All of our guests gave us compliments on how good the food was!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Villa Parker Villa Parker Mansion Weddings

I use one word to sum up Catering by Design when talking to Villa clients: Classy. The food is always delicious, the staff is always respectful and positive, and the display has always had a lot of thought put into it. We love working with the team Ingrid has put together and anyone who wants to have an elegant, well run event should take a long and hard look at Catering by Design!

Sapphire Celebrations Sapphire Celebrations Wedding Planners

The staff at Catering by Design is wonderful to work with and the food is absolutely delicious!

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Catering by Design frequently asked questions

Catering by Design offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Clean Up
Catering by Design offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
At Catering by Design, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Caribbean
  • German
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Catering by Design, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Catering by Design provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Champagne Toast
Catering by Design is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.5 in average response time.

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