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Catering by Design

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Catering by Design is a wedding catering company located in Cary, North Carolina that serves couples in the Raleigh metropolitan area, including Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest and Pittsboro. They hold fast to the mission of providing couples with fresh, high-quality cuisine that’s meticulously tailored to all they've hoped for at their wedding.

Services Offered
Catering by Design takes care of couples from the moment they walk through their doors and through to the end of their most magical evening. Food and beverage items like china, glassware and flatware can be provided, as well as delivery, setup and cleanup.

Cuisine
Choose from a wide variety of service styles when you cater your wedding with Catering by Design, including buffet, servers, hors d'oeuvres, plated and stations dining options. Their expert chefs can create nearly any cuisine style imaginable, from exotic fare like Russian or Vietnamese to local favorites like American. They're also more than happy to accommodate a wide range of dietary needs.

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

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

$74

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

$52

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$35

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

$29

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
German
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Flatware
Glassware
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    Noelle O. Married on 01/07/2023
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    Amazing Experience!!

    I could not be happier with our choice to go with Catering by Design!!! They did an incredible job with our southern food buffet and guests were raving about how much they loved the food and some said it was the best wedding meal they had. They served us right away at dinner and the Memphis style chicken was my absolute favorite along with their dinner rolls!! The tables moved along very quickly for the buffet and I was so happy with the service, the staff was so attentive and I could tell everyone was enjoying their meals during dinner!! Kelly was also very helpful and communicated quickly leading up to the wedding. They made it so easy, delicious and would 100% recommend!!!!
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    Sarah S. Married on 11/05/2022
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    Don’t go anywhere else for another caterer!

    Wow, wow, wow! To say these guys made our wedding incredible would be an understatement. I’ve never been to a wedding where the food was even better than the tasting. The staff was great to work with, most linens, place settings, and drink ware are included in their cost which did help save some money in the end. Their menus are completely customizable. We did the Top Notch buffet option but switched the chicken cordon blu with the Bacon Gouda stuffed chicken (10/10 recommend) and the beef wrapped mushroom with the mini beef wellingtons with no problem. Don’t skip the penne pasta either, it is dreamy. Everyone who attended can’t stop talking about the food and we crave it all the time. Portion sizes were great too. No one left hungry and they fix up the cutest little bento boxes for the bride and groom. Aside from the incredible food, the staff was exemplary. They were so professional and made sure we as the wedding couple, plus our family were attended to all evening. Their bartenders were also 10/10. They made the drinks to perfection and had a blast with us. Basically, this team made our day magical for not only us, but our guest, we can’t thank them enough. Seriously, don’t look anywhere else for a caterer, these guys are it.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Poppy Belle Event & Floral Design Poppy Belle Event & Floral Design Wedding Florists

If you're looking for delicious food, friendly staff, professional service, and presentation that's ahhh-mazing, look no further! I bring all my planning clients to Catering by Design!

Pink Lillie Planning Weddings & Events Pink Lillie Planning Weddings & Events Wedding Planners

What a wonderful job you and your team done for our bride at the Barclay! We look forward to working with you again soon!

North Carolina Museum of History North Carolina Museum of History Museum Weddings

Great catering! My clients enjoy working with them!

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Map

132 Kilmayne Drive Cary, NC, 27511
9194812366

Office Hours: 8:30a-4:30p, Monday - Friday. Catering services provided whenever contracted for, Monday through Sunday, morning, noon or night, 365 days a year.
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