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Black Pelican Catering
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"Our intimate Outer Banks beach wedding was everything we could have ever hoped for—and the food and..."
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About this vendor
Black Pelican Catering is located in Kitty Hawk, NC. As one of the largest and longest operating restaurants and catering companies on the Outer Banks they take pride in providing you and your guests with the best food and hospitality have to offer! Their talented and culinary trained chefs create each menu to your desire using the freshest and finest ingredients while also providing extreme caution to detail and exceptional presentation. Their catering team will take care of you and all your guests making a memorable and lasting impression by cooking, serving and cleaning up while you sit back, relax and enjoy your big day!
Cuisine
Black Pelican Catering offers an extensive selection of menus and options for you to choose from. Their menus can be custom created to provide light appetizers and finger foods, stations, plated dinners, heavy hors d' hoevres, family style, passed appetizers and buffets with attendants. Cuisines offered include:
- American
- Asian
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Caribbean
- Greek
- Indian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Latin American
- Local
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
- Sandwiches
- Seafood
- Southern
- Southwestern
- Spanish
Services Offered
The professional and enthusiatic catering coordinators work closely with each client to ensure all needs are met and exceeded by providing exceptional service for an everlasting and memorable event! Services offered:
Delivery & Setup
Custom menu building
Set up and break down of buffet
Removal of all dinner ware (washing and re-racking for rental company)
Set up of water glasses, plates and silverware placement on tables
Cake cutting and passing
Champagne pouring and serving
Trash removal at the end of the night
Guest Maintenance (assisting all guests with any needs that arise, refreshing drinks, clearing plates, glasses, flatware, etc.)
Black Pelican also prides themselves on working closely with other Outer Banks vendors for each event to ensure an extraordinary experience!
Included with our onsite services
Buffet Tables
Buffet linens
Chafers/sternos and serving utensils
Not looking for a buffet? No Problem!
We also offer Family Style services, Plated meals and Stations!!
Experience
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22 years in business
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Reviews of Black Pelican Catering
Review summary
Reviewers praised Black Pelican Catering for consistently delicious, well-presented food with generous portions and varied menu options. The staff were professional, responsive, organized, and flexible—accommodating dietary needs and last-minute changes. Overall it’s highly recommended for stress-free, exceptional wedding and event catering in the Outer Banks.
Arnett Wedding rehearsal dinner.
If you’re planning a wedding, family gathering, rehearsal dinner, or beach vacation event in the OBX, I would absolutely recommend Black Pelican Catering. Great food, dependable service, and a true Outer Banks experience. Austin & Mikayla
Amazing Wedding Catering!
Father of the bride Mallory & Brad 05/09/26
10/10 Recommend
Wedding Caterer
Candlelit Dinner
Delicious!!!
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Professional Network & Endorsements
Black Pelican's food is some of the best on the beach and always a topic of conversation at the wedding receptions they cater! Their staff is professional, organized, and experienced in the wedding industry on the Outer Banks.
As photographers, we have the opportunity taste a lot of OBX catering! The Black Pelican is top of the list! Never had anything but amazing food from them and everyone is super nice! They are ALWAYS on our referral list for top caterers!
Their catering is just as delicious as their restaurant! We love the creativity of their dishes that they can bring to your venue. Their staff is professional, punctual and personable.
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Black Pelican Catering frequently asked questions
- Set Up
- Clean Up
- Cake Cutting
- Cocktail Reception
- Server(s)
- Tastings
- Tables
- Linens
- Bartender(s)
- House Beer
- House Wine
- Champagne Toast
- Delivery
- Set Up
- Clean Up
- Breakfast / Brunch
- Buffet
- Cake Cutting
- Cocktail Reception
- Custom Menu
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Plated
- Server(s)
- Stations
- Tastings
- African
- American
- Asian
- BBQ
- Caribbean
- French
- German
- Greek
- Indian
- Italian
- Latin American
- Local
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
- Middle Eastern
- Seafood
- Southern
- Spanish
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Kosher
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- Signature Drink
- Barware
- China
- Chocolate Fountain
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens