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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Delivery
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Tayler
Allison
Camilla
Justin
Michael

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Basnight's Lone Cedar Catering is a catering service located in Nags Head, North Carolina. Whether your ceremony is simple or lavish, our talented staff can accommodate you. Our delicious food will be a memorable part of your wedding, sure to have your guests talking for years to come. Serving both traditional and modern food with the finest local ingredients, Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe is the perfect choice for your wedding.

Cuisine

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe offers a vast selection of food for you to choose from. We pay great attention to detail, ensuring your food comes out perfectly. Cuisines offered include:

  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Cajun
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Sandwiches
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Southwestern

Services Offered

From excellent service to sharp attention to detail, Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe is devoted to making your wedding perfect. We also offer a variety of diet-conscious menus, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. Additional wedding services include:

  • Clean up
  • Delivery
  • Setup
  • Customized menus

What You'll Love About Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

The undoubted quality of the cuisine, combined with this catering business's stunning location, has left many couples and invitees awe-struck. Basnight's Lone Cedar Café prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients to provide the finest culinary experience possible in a breathtaking setting. Watch the promotional video and read through the reviews for more information, or contact the team directly to start planning your special event.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 30 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Daniel & Elizabeth's wedding
Daniel & Elizabeth
103 photos
Jessica & Dylan's wedding
Jessica & Dylan
12 photos
Mike & Eliza's wedding
Mike & Eliza
47 photos
Lauren & Bernabas's wedding
Lauren & Bernabas
79 photos
Stephanie & Laith's wedding
Stephanie & Laith
70 photos

FAQ

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$30

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$25

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$30

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$30

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mexican
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Reviews of Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe received consistent praise for delicious, well-presented food and generous portions that guests raved about. Reviewers noted excellent communication, flexibility with menus and dietary needs, and professional, attentive staff who handled setup, service, bartending, and cleanup. Many said planning was stress-free and highly recommend hiring them again.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe received consistent praise for delicious, well-presented food and generous portions that guests raved about. Reviewers noted excellent communication, flexibility with menus and dietary needs, and professional, attentive staff who handled setup, service, bartending, and cleanup. Many said planning was stress-free and highly recommend hiring them again.

Tayler
Tayler Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing all around

Very professional, they know what they're doing and are great at it. Immanuel helped me throughout the entire planning process insuring I did not forget common things, and was always quick to respond to any questions I had. Our event was a success thanks to them and their staff, they supplied bartenders for us as well as servers to distribute appetizers to guests. Food was also a 10 out of 10. Thank you Basnights.
M
Melanie Sent on 06/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best

I can’t say enough great things about this company! We changed the menu for our wedding 3 times and they were so accommodating and helpful. Their service is top tier and everyone was so kind and made sure our special day was perfect!
J
Jamie Sent on 06/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

All around the best

From the first contact in March 2025 to the end of the night, April 2026 this group of people went above and beyond to make our wedding catering experience flawless. Every email had a quick response. When meeting in person, they were super friendly and gave honest answers to all my questions. The menu was hard to make because there were so many great options. This is where the tasting part comes in handy! We visited the resturant and had multiple items from catering menu to sample. Several guests made positive comments about our food choices throughout the evening. A server even brought the bridal party trays of apps during photos because it was taking so long to get all the pictures. Immanuel and Caroline were so easy to work with and their catering staff on day of wedding were professional!! Do yourself a favor and make the call!
Allison
Allison Sent on 06/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Caterer!

They were very patient with me deciding on the menu and explained how the catering will work the day of the wedding. We also had them cater the welcome party with the best raw oysters!! So many people said it was the best oysters they’ve had and of course on the wedding day guests also raved about the food. Definitely recommend Basnight Catering!
Camilla
Camilla Sent on 06/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Paige's Perfect Day!

We contacted Lone Cedar with the date of our daughter's wedding and it was easy, affordable and smooth sailing after that. We had a special request for the fish and Lone Cedar made it happen. It was a great experience and we would highly recommend them to everyone.
Justin
Justin Sent on 05/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception Catering

My Wife and I chose them to cater our wedding reception and they did an amazing job. All of our guests were raving about how great the food was. We went with a unique menu for this reception and they absolutely nailed it. Their servers were super friendly and wished us congratulations on our special day. I loved that they were so kind to my wife and expressed their congratulations and made the day extra special for us. They packed us a sampling of everything so we could have a meal later once we got home that night. We are so glad we chose them to cater our event.
Michael
Michael Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food - don't hesitate to book!

We were so happy with our choice to book Lone Cedar for our wedding! Immanuel was so kind and very communicative when building the menu and having the tasting. We landed on Parmesan Crusted Chicken with potatoes, and Shrimp Scampi, both delicious! We also added on Dishware and Bartenders through them. Thank you!
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Wedding Catering from Lone Cedar!

We were so thrilled with our experience with Lone Cedar for our wedding! The food was absolutely incredible — everyone was still talking about how amazing the tuna was. We served both chicken and tuna, and everything was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service team was so friendly and professional, and everything ran seamlessly from start to finish. Lone Cedar is such a beloved local staple, and they truly lived up to their reputation. Immanuel was wonderful in all of my questions. We couldn’t have been happier and can’t recommend them enough!
Mason
Mason Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Rehearsal Dinner!

Immanuel and the team at Basnight's were fantastic from start to finish. From response time, to the quality of food, they met and exceeded all expectations! We would choose them again and again. Thank you Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe!
Alex
Alex Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

perfect wedding experience!

Lone Cedar was AMAZING - they were so flexible and honest with recommendations in the lead up to the wedding in planning the menu and set up the tasting perfect to add things as well. they were super responsive also and turned updated contracts around immediately. then the wedding went off without a hitch! people had great reviews and the food was genuinely so good, they also brought us our plates so we didnt have to wait in line. it was wonderful!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Team

Caroline Basnight
Caroline Basnight
Owner/Catering Coordinator
Victoria Mawyer
Victoria Mawyer
Catering & Events Coordinator

Professional Network & Endorsements

Jennette's Pier Jennette's Pier Banquet Halls

Great food is not the only thing Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe serves up on a daily basis! They get Five Stars for their outstanding customer service for not only their clients and other vendors but their community. Jennette's Pier appreciates Lone Cedar's dedication to incorporating conservation principles into their business. They not only use local seafood, grow their own herbs and such but also have a "green friendly" restaurant. All these things help to preserve our environment, which is a priority for the North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette's Pier. The food is fresh and you can surely taste the difference. This family owned and operated restaurant sees everyone as family and will do their very best to make your event wonderful and more!

Outer Banks Productions Outer Banks Productions Wedding Photographers

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe is a go-to wedding venue in the Nags Head area. They have lots of parking, a great facility and the service and food are impeccable! Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe should seriously be considered for your wedding and reception venue. It's always a pleasure to shoot any event there!

Coastyle Weddings Coastyle Weddings Wedding Planners

Working with Lone Cedar is a complete dream! Their food is delicious, their staff is professional, presentable, and very knowledgeable about the food and the way weddings are run. They always have at least one manager on duty that stays for the entire evening to make sure everything runs perfectly. They are easy going, and able to go with the flow while making sure their service is top notch. We as a vendor love working with them, and can rest assured knowing our clients will be just as happy!

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe frequently asked questions

At Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe currently offers 1 gift promotion for wedding services.
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