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Southern Harvest Catering Company specializes in catering weddings in the Raleigh-Durham and Triad regions of North Carolina. Our mission is to love and nourish our guests with exceptionally crafted food and genuine Southern hospitality. Our menu features Southern classics, and Southern takes on classic cuisine. We use locally sourced ingredients and focus on foods with bold flavors and vibrant colors.

Services Offered

Southern Harvest Catering Company offers a variety of catering packages to ensure that you get what's perfect for you on your wedding day, whether that's a lunch or a full-plated dinner. We accommodate dietary restrictions and offer a variety of vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. Other services we provide include:

  • Cake cutting
  • Buffet
  • Family style
  • Stations
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Dessert
  • Full ABC permit
  • Bartending
  • Party Planning

Cuisine

Our cuisine is focused on the very best of Southern cuisine, from comfort food (think pit-smoked pork BBQ and beef brisket) to the more elegant (Prime Rib and tailored menus). We source our meats, produce, and cheeses locally and work with you to create the menu you want to provide for your guests. Our food is classic and highlights the flavors of the ingredients we use. We encourage you to come to one of our tastings held monthly at The Matthew's House in Cary.

Our mission is to love and nourish our guests, vendors, and staff so that we show the love of God in the world and glorify His name.

What You'll Love About Southern Harvest Catering Company

The quality of the dishes served by the culinary team truly delights the palates of all the guests. Their communication is also great throughout the process. Read the reviews below for an insight into the delectable experience.

FAQ

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

$45

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

$36

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$42

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

$15

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Signature Drink

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
BBQ
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern

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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Linens

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Reviews of Southern Harvest Catering Company

Paige
Paige Sent on 11/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

People are still talking about the food

What a WONDERFUL wedding caterer. When we booked our wedding, we knew we wanted to serve yummy but casual food, and it was a dream come true to be able to serve Original Q Shack barbecue through Southern Harvest.

We absolutely loved the staff — Rachelle and Lisa made every dream come true. It was an INCREDIBLE value for what we paid, and we were able to feed 138 people plus vendors in under 45 minutes, with plenty of food for second helpings. No one went hungry. Every single person I saw that night and afterward told me: "That food was AMAZING." And I can honestly say I have never heard people rave about the food at a wedding that much.

You know how people say to the married couple, you always forget to eat on your wedding day? We did NOT forget to eat — in fact, I was stuffed, and I remember every single bite. It was that good.

Lisa was an invaluable partner in the planning process, and we just adore her and are so grateful to the whole Southern Harvest team.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 01/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Professional and Delicious

After months of searching for the right wedding caterer, we found Southern Harvest! They were very responsive to any questions or modifications we needed to make during the planning phase. The one negative was that our vegetarian entree option was not as good the day-of as during the taste testing; but the professionalism of the staff and our LOADED plates at our sweetheart table were enough to counter that.
Mary
Mary Sent on 11/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Catering

My now husband and I were so happy to have found Southern Harvest. Great food, wide selection to choose from, and wonderful customer service. Natalie was my point of contact through the planning process and she was so kind and helpful. From the tasting, to the day-of meals and appetizers, Southern Harvest left us so impressed. A huge thank you to everyone at Southern Harvest that helped out with our special day, everyone we met was so amazing and sweet and I absolutely recommend.
A
Arien Sent on 07/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Crowd-Pleasing BBQ!

Our experience with Southern Harvest and their Q Shack menu was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we tasted their delicious barbecue-inspired dishes, we knew we had made the perfect choice for our event. Southern Harvest truly delivered a flavorful journey that left everyone craving for more.

The Q Shack menu offered by Southern Harvest provided a mouthwatering selection of barbecue delights that pleased every palate. They were even able to accomodate the differing dietary restrictions of our guests with ease!

Not only were the meats exceptional, but the side dishes and accompaniments were equally impressive. The traditional Southern sides such as macaroni and cheese and coleslaw were executed to perfection, delivering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The freshness and quality of the ingredients used in each dish were evident, resulting in a memorable experience for all. Everyone still tells us how delicious dinner was and admits to getting multiple plates!

The Southern Harvest team's commitment to excellence extended beyond the food itself. Their attention to detail in terms of setup, presentation, and service were impeccable. The staff was friendly, professional, and ensured that every guest felt attended to and taken care of throughout the event.

We received endless compliments from our guests on the food provided by Southern Harvest. The Q Shack menu truly exceeded expectations, leaving everyone satisfied and impressed with the quality and taste of the dishes. Southern Harvest's commitment to delivering a flavorful and memorable dining experience is evident in every bite.

If you're looking for a catering company that brings the authentic flavors of Southern cuisine to your event, Southern Harvest is the perfect choice. Their Q Shack menu is a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests raving about the delicious food for years to come.

Thank you, Southern Harvest, for providing us with a remarkable culinary experience and ensuring that our event was truly unforgettable.
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 06/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Caterer!

Because of their partnership with our venue, we initially selected Southern Harvest for the discount and convenience. However, we were blown away by how fantastic everything was! Rachelle was so friendly and helpful as we worked with our menu and our budget. We did chicken breast and brisket and both options were fantastic! We also had pre purchased beer/wine served through them and they were very flexible with some specific requests we had. I appreciated that they seemed to value our experience over dollar signs. Would absolutely look to hire them again for future events!

Another note: We had prepurchased beer/wine and somehow had started running out FAST. During cocktail hour, they came to let us know and gave us the option of moving to consumption with beer/wine they had available. It was great having that as a backup so we didn't run out!
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 04/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Southern Harvest & Q Shack Wedding Buffet

Southern Harvest Catering helped to coordinate catering for our wedding this past weekend and it was amazing. Food was incredible, bar service was great, Rachelle was super communicative and the serving and wait staff did an incredible job. We were so pleased with everything and couldn't have asked for anything better. We truly recommend Southern Harvest for anyone's special event.
Emily
Emily Sent on 01/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food & Philosophy

We had our tasting with Tom at Southern Harvest and would recommend them to anyone. From the moment we sat down, he shared the goal was for us to have a wonderful date as he served the options we had chosen for the tasting. The food was AMAZING. We could not decide which was best and are even contemplating having them cater our rehearsal, too, because of the quality of food they offer by a great company. The price is very affordable with many options to personalize our wedding day exactly the way we want to.
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 01/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food!

Southern Harvest promised an outstanding wedding catering service and food and they did not disappoint. The food was delicious. The staff were attentive and they were on point with everything we needed. I highly recommend them.
J
Jamie Sent on 10/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing people, amazing food

I truly enjoyed the entire process from start to finish working with the Southern Harvest team for my wedding. Rachelle was amazing to work with to get everything set up on the front end and respond to my various emails with questions leading up to the wedding. The staff who were on site for our wedding were simply wonderful. My mom even mentioned how kind and attentive one of the staff was to make sure she had some specific appetizers and he brought them directly to her. Aside from awesome people, the food was incredible! Everyone we talked to mentioned how much they enjoyed the food. We loved it too. Service was excellent all throughout the wedding. I've even had people 3 weeks after the wedding tell me how much they loved the food and got several specific compliments on the flank steak, the grilled crostini with brie and blueberry compote, the potato boats, and the cauliflower risotto! Many guests went back for seconds. I truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!!
Christina
Christina Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Food and Attentive Staff

Working with Southern Harvest is the best decision I made for our wedding.

Our tasting was my absolute favorite part of wedding planning. We were given the experience of an intimate date night, all while trying the most incredible food. Tom and Rachelle helped us tailor our menu to be able to include all the things we wanted and still satisfy different dietary needs of guests.

On the actual wedding day, service was smooth and efficient. My husband and I were checked in on throughout the cocktail hour, dinner, and evening, to be sure we were well fed and had all that we needed. We were also packed a separate meal to be able to eat back at our hotel since the chaos of a wedding can leave so many couples from eating.

I would recommend Southern Harvest over and over again and look forward to the opportunity to work with them in the future.
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Southern Harvest Catering Company frequently asked questions

At Southern Harvest Catering Company, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Southern Harvest Catering Company includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Southern Harvest Catering Company offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Southern Harvest Catering Company 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 Southern Harvest Catering Company, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Southern Harvest Catering Company, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Southern Harvest Catering Company provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Southern Harvest Catering Company offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Linens
Southern Harvest Catering Company is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in average response time.
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