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Funky Fresh is a wedding catering team based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

How We Work

  • Complete an inquiry. Here we gather the data - date, guest count, and venue.
  • Taste Profile - This lets us understand your vision - your food preferences, budget, and goals.
  • Idea Board - This is when the “rough” draft is born. We start putting your vision together!
  • Personal Call - We schedule a time to review the vision board and make tweaks as needed.
  • Dinner With Funky Fresh - We prefer not to call this a tasting. Rather, it’s a chance for you to meet our team in person and taste our food. Dinner is free of charge, and we encourage you to bring your family or friends!
  • Reserve Your Date - No deposits are required.

What to Expect

During The Year - Expect a clear line of communication. We are a click, call, or email away with any guidance or direction you need. We partner with your vendor team to ensure your day is perfect.

One Month Out - We'll connect, gather the final details and send a finalized invoice for payment.

Your Wedding Day - Have fun, enjoy and let us take care of the rest!

What We Offer

  • Food Menus - Tailored To Your Vision
  • Full-Service Alcohol Packages
  • Bartending Services
  • Espresso Bars & Baristas
  • Fun Desserts - Personalized Donuts & Much More
  • Late Night Munchies

Who We Are

Chef John Oliver Evans cooks with style, sophistication and a touch of “Funkiness”. He is the Owner and Lead Visionary of Funky Fresh. His love of the culinary arts began at a very young age, cooking whole hog bbq with his father. He officially debuted his pop-up dining experience in Wilmington, followed by working alongside notable chefs in the Raleigh area. He then became a chef for a national pork chain assisting in their national food shows. John Oliver later officially opened Funky Fresh and began to focus specifically on weddings.

His wife, Pamela Evans, is the Lead Coordinator for their team. She handles all things communication and logistics and makes sure you have a smooth wedding journey. She worked as a Financial Advisor for RBC Wealth Management for 17 years. As their business grew, she transitioned full-time to Funky Fresh six years ago. Because of her background, she understands and appreciates the financial commitment weddings take and works with our couples and their families to make sure their vision is executed.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$45

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

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$35

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

$30

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$11

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

Bartender(s)
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Local
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink
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5.0 out of 5 rating
90 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
93% Recommended by couples
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Funky Fresh is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding catering. Pam and John Oliver, along with their team, are praised for their flexibility, creativity, and exceptional service. The food is described as delicious, with menu options that cater to diverse dietary preferences. The staff is commended for their professionalism and attentiveness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers highly recommend Funky Fresh for any catered event.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Funky Fresh is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding catering. Pam and John Oliver, along with their team, are praised for their flexibility, creativity, and exceptional service. The food is described as delicious, with menu options that cater to diverse dietary preferences. The staff is commended for their professionalism and attentiveness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers highly recommend Funky Fresh for any catered event.

Alexandra
Alexandra V. Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!!

Funky Fresh was incredible to work with for our wedding. Pam is the best and super helpful, generous, and attentive during the planning process. She was so flexible with us and wanted to make sure we got exactly what we wanted at every step! The food turned out delicious and we are so happy we chose Funky Fresh!
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Hannah V. Sent on 09/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Funky Fresh goes above and beyond to provide you and your guests the best catering and experience

I can not recommend Funky Fresh enough. Not only is their food AMAZING, they are creative with their menu options and truly listen to your wants and needs. I had some eclectic requests to satiate a diverse range of pallets and she hit the nail on the head. My guests won't stop raving about the pork tenderloin. We used FF for passed appetizers, dinner, signature cocktail and wine and beer. Pam was so accommodating and truly treated us like a friend who she wanted to ensure had the best night ever, rather than just another client transaction. You will not regret booking Funky Fresh - from their warm personalities, huge hearts and incredible knack for creating incredible menus and food, they are the best of the best!
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Maureen D. Sent on 07/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing!

We loved working with Funky Fresh. Pam and John Oliver were warm and friendly and welcoming from our very first phone call, and gave us great advice on wedding planning/managing the day! They were really open and excited on finding creative menu options to meet my husband's vegan diet while also finding delicious food for our non-vegan guests. We had several guests tell us they are now barbecue converts! They even made my husband a vegan dessert option without us even mentioning it, which was such a lovely surprise. We had their donuts as a late night snack, and they were so delicious, our guests are still talking about them. We also used their bar services, and our signature cocktails were so delicious, and the bar menu was great, and personalized to our interest in having some local beer options, a non-alcoholic beer option for some guests, and delicious wine and champagne for toasts.
It's not often you meet people who are so kind and generous with their energy and time, and you can tell their food is cooked with love! They returned every email, text, and call within moments, and made planning a wedding easy. I will refer them to everyone I know for any kind of catered event, because their just that wonderful.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Brewmasters Brewmasters Wedding Caterers

Funky Fresh is an amazing catering company! Their food is always delicious, beautifully presented, and served with a smile! Pam and John Oliver are a great team and they provide a wonderful food experience from the pre-wedding tasting all the way to the end of the wedding reception dinner service. You will undoubtedly be pleased with your selection of caterers if you go with Funky Fresh!

Shady Wagon Farm Shady Wagon Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

Please don't confuse Funky Fresh with the "street trucks" commonly associated with food trucks. They have a mobile kitchen in a truck so that everything is prepared fresh on site. They are full service, sit down or buffet. The food is beyond imagination. We can't wait to have them here again. Yum

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Funky Fresh frequently asked questions

At Funky Fresh, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
The bar service starting price at Funky Fresh includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Funky Fresh offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Funky Fresh offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Funky Fresh, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Local
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Funky Fresh, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Funky Fresh provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
Funky Fresh is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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