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Our Mission Statement: To provide the highest quality of food and beverage service, professional customer service, and event organization in order to achieve maximum customer satisfaction

Coastal Catering and Events is a full service caterer. Our reputation for exquisitely catered foods and finely orchestrated event productions and planning has earned us the top spot among caterers in the Southeast from Wilmington NC to Myrtle Beach SC. Primarily focusing on Brunswick and New Hanover Counties in North Carolina, and Horry County in South Carolina, ensures that our mobile units and professional far-reaching staff can exceed your expectations.

Our attention to detail and utmost professionalism promises that your food will be cooked onsite, whether it is at The Lakes Country Club, at your beachfront home, at the phase opening of your development or at any of the many banquet halls available in our area.

Coastal Catering and Events will happily handle as many of the details involved in your wedding or special event as you would like. Should you be interested in additional Wedding Planning services, we will be happy to make recommendations.

Joe (owner & chef) is an extremely talented chef who truly understands food, and the particular demands of getting it from our kitchen to yours, while maintaining the integrity of our cuisine. Joe brings a new level of "wow" to our events, and loves the challenge and adrenaline rush of off-premise catering. Joe says he loves the challenge of developing new menus with knock-out presentations.

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Reviews of Coastal Catering and Events

Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 08/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal Dinner Catering

We had the best experience with Coastal Catering and Events! Joe was extremely helpful, responsive, and provided outstanding customer service. The food was incredibly delicious and all of our guests had positive things to say about the quality and quantity of the food. The entire process was seamless and we would highly recommend booking with them for all your catering needs!
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Jennifer Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and helpful!

Extremely helpful from the beginning to the end. The food was delicious. I would recommend them to everyone needing catering in the Brunswick County area.
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 10/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The food was amazing

Coastal catering was amazing from start to finish. Super responsive. The cooks and bartender were amazing. The food was omg so good everyone told us how good the food was.
Jillian
Jillian Sent on 12/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Yummy and beautiful!

We got to design our own menu and the made it prefect and very delicious.
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David Sent on 09/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

GREAT Experience!

We could not have been happier with the Is services provided by Coastal Catering. Joe Caldropoli Could not have been more hopeful or flexible and the food was fantastic.. Our friends are still raving is raving about the shrimp and grits and everything else they provided. Make sure you try the Pork belly pops they are out of this world. Joe made this the easiest part of the wedding planning process.
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 06/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous food and rave reviews!

The food from Coastal Catering was beyond our expectations! The portions were large, the food was hot and our guests raved about it. Joe went over our menu in detail at our tasting. He made great suggestions and helped us come up with the menu to fit our event and tastes. They were fantastic to work with and very flexible. We also had them cater our rehearsal dinner and brunch the next day. It was one of the best decision we made for our wedding weekend. We highly recommend them!
Kerry
Kerry Sent on 10/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was great!

Joe and his team made our wedding experience 10X better! When you don't have to worry about the food or service, you can relax, enjoy and EAT on your wedding day! From emailing Joe and making changes, to meeting in person on last minute details, to having everything come together at the very end, everything was just great! We cannot thank Joe and his staff enough for having us worry free and of course the food was SO amazing! I was able to have my pasta station like I wanted, and my husband was able to have his favorite chicken dish! Our guest raved over the food and the service as well! Highly recommend for a wedding catering!
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Bonnie Sent on 07/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I called to rent a beach walkway, which they do not carry here. I received a call the following day from a gentleman at Coastal, he actually called me in Massachusetts to give me the number of someone that did carry them. If I ever need to rent again it will be with Coastal. Thank you so much for helping me have less stress.
Bonnie Scherff
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Brian Sent on 05/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had two great experiences with Coastal Catering. Two years ago, our friends used Coastal Catering for their rehearsal dinner and wedding. The food was so good and memorable that we used Coastal Catering this year for our rehearsal dinner, wedding, and brunch. The food was absolutely amazing! Our guests raved about the food at all three meals, and there was more than enough food for everyone. Joe was very helpful with providing options and suggestions regarding the menus. He was easy to work with and was flexible with our times. The prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and what we got for our money. I would definitely use Coastal Catering in the future for a beach weekend and would highly recommend them for any event.
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Richard Sent on 05/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We have used Coastal Catering for two years and have received excellent service, excellent food and excellent value both times. Joe is great to work with, quite responsive and very flexible. Most importantly, the food is fabulous and there is always plenty of it. Our guests have always left completely satisfied. You cannot go wrong with Coastal!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
And I Love Her Violins And I Love Her Violins Wedding Musicians

Look no further for an experienced and amazing catering company!

Megan Masser Events Megan Masser Events Wedding Planners

Joe & his team are a true pleasure to work with. They provide an amazing menu for my clients at every event. Joe's love for his work and this business clearly shows with each event. Guests are always wowed by the menu and service. Delicious!

Beachpeople Weddings & Photograph Beachpeople Weddings & Photograph Wedding Photographers

Consistently excellent food and service, intelligent staff, professional and attractive presentations too. We always recommend them to our clients!

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Coastal Catering and Events frequently asked questions

At Coastal Catering and Events, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Coastal Catering and Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
Coastal Catering and Events offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Coastal Catering and Events offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Coastal Catering and Events, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
At Coastal Catering and Events, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegetarian
Coastal Catering and Events provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Coastal Catering and Events offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Coastal Catering and Events is recommended by 98% 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 average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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