Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Welcome to Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café’s Catering Services, the foremost catering service on the Outer Banks. Our restaurant is a trusted local favorite in its 21st, year and it was at the request of our local community that we first started offering catering services.

Whether celebrating a birthday, family reunion, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, wedding reception, retirement, business luncheon, dinner or “just because”, let our staff help you. From planning, preparing for your guests’ arrival, our impeccable service, outstanding presentation to clean- up, we will make yours an event to be remembered.

As the years have progressed, Lone Cedar Café has evolved with the times and the trends by saving several traditional tastes and adding many new flavors and creating foods with seasonal and local ingredients. We encourage clients to have fun with the menu planning for their events and we are confident our experienced staff and qualified chefs can help you create the menu of your dreams.  Our fresh delectable food will be a memorable part of your event and keep your friends and family talking for years to come.

We offer various options for menu selections, and our staff is known for the attention to detail. Our expert catering team will be with you every step of the way and work with your budget to design a unique menu for you and your guests. Whether we are your neighbor or you’re planning your event from across the country, our team is happy to accommodate you. Consultations are available in person or via phone/internet. Our catering team is available to you seven days a week during your event planning process. 

 On-site events at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café offer gorgeous panoramic views of the Roanoke Sound from all three private dining rooms.  Off-premise we will cater from Corolla, including four-wheel drive areas, to Ocracoke and all points west.  Whether your event is at your rental cottage, your home, or at your chosen venue, we would love to be a part of your special day.

Here at Lone Cedar Café we are a family, and we want you to know that your event is just as important to us as it is to you. We look forward to serving you.

Remember – it’s your event and your special day – relax and have fun!

• 100% local seafood
• Cakes for all occasions
• Customized menus
• Extensive beer and wine lists
• Off-premise ABC licenses
• Off-site events including four-wheel drive areas
• Located on the Nags Head/Manteo causeway
• On-site events in our private dining rooms with panoramic water views
• Intimate dinner parties to large-scale events
• Drop-offs available… party platters, brunch, dinners and desserts
• Gluten-Free and Vegetarian menus available