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Rocky Top Catering is a renowned wedding caterer servicing the Raleigh and Triangle area of North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience in the wedding catering industry, Rocky Top Catering knows how to pair creative cuisine with exceptional service in order to give clients a memorable event. No matter what your style, Rocky Top Catering will work with you to create a menu to meets your tastes, cultural influences and themes. They can cater any venue and any size party, and are also happy to offer their expertise at several exclusive venues they have access to in the Triangle. www.rockytopcatering.com

Services Offered
From the delivery to the setup and clean up, Rocky Top Catering is happy to bring the mouthwatering treats and take care of the rest. The ultimate caterers, Rocky Top Catering provides a variety of services to make everything a little easier for you, and a little nicer for your guests. These services include:

  • Cake cutting
  • Buffet
  • Family style
  • Stations
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Dessert
  • Family style


Cuisine
The chefs and event coordinators at Rocky Top Catering work directly with clients to prepare a unique menu just for you and your wedding theme. Have a favorite drink that reminds you of summer? They're on it. Have a favorite dish that your grandma used to make? They'll stop at nothing to replicate it for you. Rocky Top Catering specializes in local, Southern, American, Southwestern, Asian, and Italian cuisine, and puts their own unique touch on each dish. They also bring the drinks, including house beers and wines, and even a signature drink!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$25

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

$28

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$35

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

$25

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

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Italian
Local
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)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Rocky Top Catering

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Rocky Top Catering earns rave reviews for delicious, high-quality food and a large, customizable menu. Reviewers praised responsive, professional staff who handled dietary needs, tastings, bar service, and vendor coordination. Guests loved the hors d'oeuvres, entrées, desserts, and late-night snacks, and most couples highly recommend them.

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Rocky Top Catering earns rave reviews for delicious, high-quality food and a large, customizable menu. Reviewers praised responsive, professional staff who handled dietary needs, tastings, bar service, and vendor coordination. Guests loved the hors d'oeuvres, entrées, desserts, and late-night snacks, and most couples highly recommend them.

Karen
Karen Sent on 05/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

I Wish I Had Another Party Immediately So I Could Work with Rocky Top Again!

Working with Kevin and the entire team at Rocky Top was one of the highlights of planning our daughter's recent wedding. I had never hired a caterer for such a large event, and Rocky Top could not have been easier to work with. The depth of the menu choices was not only impressive but also DELICIOUS. It was easy to trust and enjoy the process fully. Why? Because communication was clear and prompt. My numerous questions were answered with patience and understanding. The way the team accommodated our gluten-free and food allergy guests was thoughtful. And have I said DELICIOUS? While my praise for the food itself is effusive, I cannot fail to mention the staff. They were attentive, respectful, and so much fun. Thank you, Rocky Top, for helping make our daughter's wedding dreams come true!
S
Stefanie Sent on 03/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exquisite food & top notch service

We cannot recommend Rocky Top Catering enough! From our initial booking back in May 2025, to the initial tasting, to everything on the day of, their team was phenomenal. The RTC team handled our 100+ guests with such professionalism, including catering to very specific dietary restrictions for a handful of guests. RTC has an enormous menu selection that allowed for us to really select the perfect menu palette that we were looking to have for our big day - with all passed hors d'oeuvres to our plated meals as fresh & delicious as we had during our tasting. The entire catering team was super attentive throughout the night - to us and to our guests - making for a smooth evening. If you want a team that is organized, safety-conscious, and has an amazing selection of high-quality, delicious food, the Rocky Top Catering Team are the ones to hire
Peyton
Peyton Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Helpful and Wonderful Experience!

RTC was an absolute dream to work with! Their communication throughout the entire wedding planning process made my life so much easier. We did 2 tastings and they were very accommodating as one of the entrees was too spicy so their chefs adjusted it just for us. Our meals were delicious and they made such our specialty cocktails were everything we dreamed of and they were a hit!
Karen
Karen Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Food and Staff

Rocky Top Catering provided the food for my son's wedding. We had staff that passed around the hors d'oeuvres(highly recommend the chicken and waffles and meatballs). We had a plated salad and then a BBQ Buffet. The food was so delicious and I have had nothing but wave reviews from wedding guests. The staff was absolutely impeccable and so professional and courteous. I highly recommend Rocky Top. All of the staff is great to work with!
CA Bayer
Ca Bayer Sent on 08/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Low Country Boil of our Dreams!

My (now) husband and I chose The Upchurch as our wedding venue and thankfully, they are partnered with Rocky Top Catering! We had heard about RT's great service beforehand, so it was a relief to know these two great vendors would be working together for our big day. Jordan P. was nothing short of amazing, from many emails, to arranging our tasting, and finalizing details the month before. She was quick to respond and was always transparent with our options and pricing. The day of was perfect and several of our guests commented on the tasty food and excellent service. Would highly recommend for any event!
Emma
Emma Sent on 07/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Caterer

Rocky Top catered our wedding on 5-24-25, and we could not have had a better experience with them! We wanted a taco bar, along with southern inspired appetizers and late night snack, and they curated everything we wanted. We had an amazing initial tasting with them, and they took all of our input seriously and made adjustments that we wanted. Not only was it the best tasting compared to others we tried, they also gave us the most affordable option, and the most food for our money. The day of our wedding, all of the food and service was fantastic,(in our opinion, even better than the initial tasting), and we could not have been happier with it all! We had so many guest compliments as well! Would highly recommend!
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We love Rocky Top!

We are so happy we worked with Rocky Top Catering for our wedding! They came to us highly recommended and they did not disappoint! From the beginning of planning with them, they made it clear their priority was ensuring we had the best culinary experience for our wedding.

The tasting process was incredible and couldn't have gone any better. We truly felt like we had hit the jackpot with caterers! One our actual wedding day, the food somehow tasted even better! We have never heard so many compliments on wedding food as we had at our own wedding. Everything was delicious and we left full and satisfied with some leftovers to spare.

The last thing we need to mention is the catering staff. We truly could not be more thankful for everyone at RT who helped serve guests at our event. Everyone was so incredibly kind and gracious, and every interaction we had made us even more sure we made the right choice in selecting RT.

Thank you Rocky Top for helping us execute the best day of our lives!
Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 06/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Food, Professional Service, and Terrific Value!

The food and service we received from Rocky Top Catering was phenomenal! Rocky Top provided an amazing menu that our wedding guests are still raving about! We had the pleasure of having Vicki Tong as our Sales Manager and she was professional, incredibly easy to work with, and took the absolute best care of us. Rocky Top service is on par with their food quality. As soon as the ceremony was over, Rocky Top presented us with a platter of our reception hors d’ouerves- just for the two of us to enjoy while getting our photos done! I didn’t get a chance to see our charcuterie display set up in person, but the photos of it were beautiful! We had a plated meal with 3 options (and more than a few dietary restrictions) for 175 guests and every person was served quickly and correctly! My beef tenderloin was tender and the chimichurri sauce was so flavorful! My husband is still dreaming of the honey brined chicken. We added on miniature desserts and a late night snack complete with hot chicken sliders, mini burgers and tots…our guests were wowed! Spend the extra money on the food experiences and skip the tchotchkes, your guests will thank you!
Jennetta
Jennetta Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

RTC catered our wedding ceremony. We are so satisfied with the quality of the food and service. The staff was so professional and kind. Our guests were impressed by the level of service that was provided. The food actually tasted better when plated for the service than it did at the actual tasting. If we need catering in the future, RTC will be our top consideration.
Jennie
Jennie Sent on 12/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food and Service for our Wedding Day

Rocky Top provided an amazing food choices for our winter wedding. The staff was responsive and extremely helpful throughout the planning process and the day. The food and drinks were also AMAZING!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Magnolia Collective Magnolia Collective Wedding Planners

Rocky Top is one of our FAVORITE caterers to work with! They have a large array of menu options and always ensure that the event is sufficiently staffed and running as smoothly as possible

BM Photo BM Photo Wedding Photographers

Delicious food!!!! Absolutely recommend them for catering! I would use them!

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

Great service to my clients and love working with them!

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Rocky Top Catering frequently asked questions

At Rocky Top Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Cake Cutting
Rocky Top Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Rocky Top Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Rocky Top Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Rocky Top Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Rocky Top Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Rocky Top Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Rocky Top Catering 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 flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.
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