When beginning our wedding planning, we knew that catering was our #1 priority. After some research, it was clear that Catering By Design (CBD) was the #1 caterer in the Philly area, and was who we wanted to go with. We had fun reviewing the unique venues CBD services, we visited the Michener Art Museum and decided it was a great fit for us as a queer and transgender couple.

Kelly Cloonan was the Event Specialist assigned to our event, and from our first email interaction to the end of our wedding last Saturday was an absolute joy to work with. Kelly was kind, detail-oriented, responsive, transparent, respectful of our LGBTQ+ life and Jewish customs, and caring of our event on a level that surpasses a typical vendor/client relationship. While we did not have a wedding planner and the design was our own, Kelly in MANY ways stepped in and gave us the attention and time that we feel a planner would've given us. Kelly would respond to our (many) emails within 24 hours and even gave us her cell phone number for quick questions and day-of needs. She helped us build a catering menu that suited our needs and met our budget. We wanted to do four signature cocktails named after our four dogs and she helped make sure that the bar staff was fully prepared, having some pre-made leading into cocktail hour. Guests told us that this and keeping the two bars open all night helped ensure there were nearly zero lines all night which is a HUGE deal at 100+ person events. Kelly ensured us that the staff were informed of our guests dietary needs. She allowed us to hang gender neutral bathroom signs to make sure we and our guests felt comfortable. She seamlessly ensured all of our rentals, decor and vendors were set-up. In the middle of our event we were running low on gin, vodka and white wine and Peter the President of CBD ran out to get us more so our guests never knew a thing.

We could go on and on -- but please know that Catering By Design has an incredible team including Kelly Cloonan, which made it easy for our wedding day to not only go to plan, but to exceed our expectations and impress our guests with the food and service. Catering By Design played an integral role in the best day of our life, and undoubtedly will give your special occasion the care and attention you deserve to make it incredibly memorable.

“Our experience with the venue was truly wonderful. The team was easy to work with from the very beginning and consistently helpful with all the details leading up to the day. The space itself was beautiful and created such a great atmosphere for our wedding. The food was excellent and our guests had great things to say about it. We’re very grateful for how smoothly everything came together and would highly recommend the venue.

We cannot recommend Catering by Design highly enough! They absolutely saved the day for us on our wedding day in September, stepping in on short notice when our original caterer couldn’t deliver. Despite the time constraints, they went above and beyond to meet our needs, even accommodating special menu requests that weren’t part of their standard offerings.

Our communication with Ginger was exceptional throughout the entire process, giving us peace of mind during a stressful situation. On the day of the wedding, Ginger’s team executed everything flawlessly. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and raved about by all of our guests.

If anyone asks for a catering rec in the future, they will easily be our first choice! Five stars all the way!

Our venue has a partnership with Catering by Design and we had an incredible experience with them. Their professionalism and attention to detail were truly immaculate. Right from the start, they were attentive, they made sure every guest at our wedding was taken care of. The team was not only efficient but also friendly, making our event a delightful and delicious experience for everyone. We highly recommend Catering by Design. The quality of service provided matches the exceptional quality of their menu. Thank you Catering by Design.

Catering By Design at ONE North Broad exceeded all expectations! Helene and her team were incredibly organized and supportive, bringing my vision to life with such attention to detail. Most importantly, our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food—it was the best they’ve ever had at a wedding! The grazing tables, passed hors d'oeuvres, and bite-sized desserts added an extra "wow" factor to an already incredible menu. A huge thanks to the entire CBD team for making our day so seamless, special, and absolutely delicious!

Fred and the team at CBD were truly incredible. I was not a very strong planning bride working a challenging job and they were everything we needed and more. They invested time, attention, and thought more than I expected in advance and on the day of! We loved working with them and Garnish - truly made my flower dreams come true. I would recommend CBD to anyone and everyone - weddings and beyond, and I am so grateful we used them for both the rehearsal and day of our wedding.

Michael was phenomenal to work with. The catering staff were incredibly attentive to everyone and everything - not one detail was missed. And the food was even better the night of our event than at our tasting!

I got married in May 2024 at The Michener Art Musuem where CBD is the exclusive caterer. We had a wonderful experience working with Kelly, their event specialist, and were thrilled with how the event and the food turned out. Every step of the way, Kelly was communicative, understanding, helpful and kind. It was clear that her main focus was bringing our dream wedding to life and she did exactly that. We got SO MANY compliments on the food— the selection, presentation, and taste far exceeded everyone’s expectations! I am so happy that we decided to get married at the Michener and that we had the opportunity to work with Kelly and CBD— I would highly recommend this venue and caterer.

Wow, just wow. Catering by Design and Michael Mitloff truly made our wedding dreams come true! From the very beginning, we knew we were in good hands. When Michael first showed us the venue at the College of Physicians and explained how CBD works, we had complete confidence that our wedding day would be everything we'd envisioned - and it was. Throughout the entire planning process, Michael and his team went above and beyond to make our lives easier. From helping us to select the perfect menu to coordinating every last detail, they were there every step of the way. On the day of the wedding, we were absolutely blown away by how seamlessly everything came together. Michael and his team set up the venue and made it even more beautiful than we could have imagined. The service was impeccable - friendly and professional. And let's talk about the food - where do I even begin? It was nothing short of incredible. Our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was, and I have to agree - I've never had wedding food taste this good!! At the end of the night, Michael and his team took care of the tear down, which was unexpected and made our lives so much easier. Every single thing went off without a hitch, and our wedding day was perfect in every way. I cannot stress this enough-it was truly seamless and absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Michael Mitloff and the entire Catering By Design team, for exceeding our expectations and making our wedding day absolutely unforgettable!!!

Everything from beginning to end was easy working with Kelly Cloonan at the Michener Museum. Her professionalism, knowledge, and kindness made the process of planning our big day fun, happy, and stress-free. Kelly and the staff of catering by design went above and beyond for our wedding and we could not have been more blown away by the end result. The food was amazing, both in taste and presentation, and everything was seamless. If you're considering working with catering by design, I would not hesitate - they are a fantastic partner for any event. Even better if you get lucky enough to work with Kelly :)