Chef by Design Catering Co. is a full-service catering business in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Each culinary item is both delectable in taste and creatively and expertly presented. With over 15 years of experience, this business and included team members take pride in offering exceptional customer service for weddings and other events.
Services Offered
The catering experience includes delivery, setup and cleanup services. Chef by Design Catering Co. will work with you to customize their menu to your preferences, offering tastings prior to the event so you feel confident in the cuisine served at your event. The following additional services are available:
Breakfast/brunch
Buffet
Cake
Cake cutting
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Lunch
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tapas
Cuisine
A variety of cuisine styles are offered by this business, including accommodations for gluten free, lactose free, nut free, vegan, kosher, no pork, organic and vegetarian dietary needs. The menu also consists of fresh and seasonal creations.
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We had Chef By Design cater our wedding on 3.23.19 and just like everything they do, it was done with excellence. Chef By Design is the best there is. I did not worry at all because I knew they would take care of us. Chef By Design's staff takes the time to listen and know their clients so that they can best serve them on their day. The food is incredible and the staff is professional and personable. They were a huge contributor to what made our day so special and thoughtful. We are so thankful for Chef By Design!!
Sent on 05/13/2019
Kristy
· Married on 08/03/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Foodie dreams
WOW. Chef by Design was truly the way to go for our wedding food. We were absolutely in love with it. We had a beautiful dual plate with beef tenderloin, chicken, mashed potatoes with french onions and green beans. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. We had over 100 guests and our guests said the food tasted amazing. We even had a little oyster bar during cocktail hour which was super cool as a passed appetizer. HIGHLY recommend if they're within your budget. We opted for a customer supplied bar, which Chef by Design helped us by recommending amounts of liquor based on any specialty drinks or desires. We would hire them again and again!
Sent on 01/19/2020
Melissa
· Married on 06/29/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Chef By Design is THE BEST!
We can't thank Chef By Design, and specifically Joanie, enough for everything! We contacted CBD about our wedding and they were so easy to work with. We discussed our vision and our food preferences with them. After speaking with them, they invited us in for a tasting. Everything was AMAZING! My husband wanted every single thing they served us! :) I am a vegetarian and CBD went above and beyond to design a perfect menu that included vegetarian options. Joanie was so incredibly kind and was so easy to communicate with when we contacted her.
Our guests all raved about the food at the wedding reception and cocktail hour. Many people told us it was the best food they've ever eaten at a wedding! At 10:00 pm we served mini pizzas to our guests and those were definitely a hit! We are so thankful we chose Chef By Design and would do it all over again! Thank you so much, Joanie, for everything! We appreciate it more than you know!!
Working with Chef by Design is an absolute dream. Not only is their food always phenomenal, but their staff is as well. Their involvement from conception to completion is just a planner's dream.
At Chef by Design, what does the full wedding catering service cost include?
At Chef by Design, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
At Chef by Design, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at Chef by Design includes:
House Beer
House Wine
What event services does Chef by Design offer for weddings?
Chef by Design offers the following event services for weddings:
Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
What catering services does Chef by Design provide for weddings?
Chef by Design offers the following catering services for weddings:
Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Lunch
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tapas
Tastings
What types of cuisine can you find at Chef by Design?
At Chef by Design, you can find the following types of cuisine:
American
Asian
BBQ
British
Cajun
Caribbean
Chinese
French
German
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Sandwiches
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Spanish
Thai
Vietnamese
What dietary needs can be accomodated at Chef by Design?
At Chef by Design, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
No Pork
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian
What type of bar services does Chef by Design provide for wedding events?
Chef by Design provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
Liquor License
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Outside Alcohol
What type of food and beverage items does Chef by Design provide for wedding services?
To cater to all tastes, Chef by Design offers the following food and beverage items:
Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What percentage of users recommend Chef by Design and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Chef by Design is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.7 in average response time.
