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The Catering Company is a Chapel-Hill based, full service catering company serving the Triangle, Triad and beyond.

A locally-owned and operated company since 1978, The Catering Company team is devoted to delighting guests with chef-driven cuisine and impeccable customer service.

We are available for events from 2 to 2,000 and are happy to work within a wide range of budgets, from box lunches to multi-course tasting dinners. We also a feature a boutique wine and beer program with hand-picked, seasonal offerings.

To request a quote, please visit our website at www.thecateringcompanych.com and fill out the Event Inquiry Form. We can’t wait to hear about your next event!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$95

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

$65

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$85

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

$55

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

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
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
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)
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 The Catering Company of Chapel Hill

Eli
Eli R. Sent on 01/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I still dream about the food

We worked with Becca from CatCo and had such an amazing experience. She was so great at accommodating allergens and dietary needs. And the food itself was SO GOOD! Some of the colors were even matched to our jewel-toned color-palette. It was such a good experience all the way around! We also brought our own colorful thrifted water glasses and they were awesome in helping us organize those.
Mckenzie
Mckenzie Sent on 07/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

The food was phenomenal and everyone loved it. We took home all the left overs and ate them and shared with our friends because it was so so good. So so easy to work with and reliable service. My husband has severe allergies to mustard and tree nuts and they were beyond helpful in ensuring he was safe to eat all the food!! Thank you for making it a delicious and effortless night for us!
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Alyssa Sent on 04/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

There are not enough stars for CatCo

I absolutely loved working with CatCo - Joshua was the best person to work with. He was extremely responsive, very accomodating to any changes, and very open and honest about what was feasible. The tasting was phenomenal and the food on the day of wedding was just as good. I have gotten so many positive comments from our guests saying how delicious the food was! CatCo also helps organize any rentals you need from tables to linens to a dance floor, so that is taken care of as well without having to communicate with another vendor. Overall a wonderful experience, CatCo took care of so much on the day of the wedding and everything ran so smoothly with Joshua. I cannot rate them highly enough!
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John Sent on 04/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Food

Best wedding food I've ever had, all our guests loved it. Joshua was also the best coordinator of all time - extremely responsive and helped us with everything.
Diane
Diane Sent on 10/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The food! My mouth is still watering...

The Catering Company of Chapel Hill has incredible food. Their team was also incredibly accommodating and flexible with our small, COVID style wedding. The servers and bartender were also true professionals. I received so many complements on their attentiveness and welcoming demeanor. I would definitely use them again for future events. And if you can't host an event for awhile, definitely check out their new Ghost Kitchen delivery service.
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Peggy Sent on 06/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Catering Company of Chapel Hill catered my daughter's wedding and it was perfect! They gave us the most amazing tasting and helped us plan a crazy family style meal that was delicious! They also worked with my daughter and her fiancé to make a late night snack to go along with their theme. Becca was our go-to person and was so responsive. I would highly recommend the Catering Company of Chapel Hill for your event!
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Jayne Sent on 05/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter chose this catering company and we are so glad she did. The food was off the chart,,,everyone thought the food and appetizers were delicious. The servers were so nice and professional and represented the company in the most positive fashion. Hats off to Jamie Bey, she was extremely nice and helpful! The event was the Davis-Holmes wedding at the Barn at Valhalla. Thanks to The Catering Company of Chapel Hill for a GREAT JOB!!!
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Matthew Sent on 11/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
JW's food is still something we talk about and crave. His dishes were absolutely delicious and everyone went back for seconds. What truly sets JW apart is how he is so willing and able to go beyond just the catering and can help pull the idea and design of the wedding together. Definitely a must, you and your guests palates will thank you.
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Tara Sent on 08/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We worked with Terri at The Catering Company of Chapel Hill on the catering for our July 20, 2013 wedding at the Doris Duke Center. She completely understood our vision. We wanted to have high quality food that reflected our tastes, our heritage and our setting. I'm African-American, my husband is of Polish ancestry, and even though we live in Philadelphia, we were having our wedding in Durham, so we wanted to incorporate Southern flavors as well. We also had kids that needed to be accommodated, and, we didn't want a traditional sit-down dinner.

Terri helped us design a menu for our cocktail hour and reception that met and exceeded our expectations. Everyone raved about the quality and quantity of food and the service. From the raw bar, mini pierogies and sliders during cocktail hour, to the family-style dinner of crab cakes and strip steak we served for dinner, to the coffee station with flavored syrups, to the ice cream sundae bar for dessert - our food was spectacular.

The Catering Company also attended to lots of special requests we had, like serving drinks before the ceremony to our guests, and making sure that someone brought snacks down to the bridal party since we were taking photos and missing cocktail hour. They even packed up a care package of food for us to take back to our hotel room. Their foresight gave us a much needed midnight snack.

In addition to the food, Terri helped to coordinate rental orders from 2 different companies and put us in touch with a vendor for an ice sculpture. We were planning our wedding long distance, so having her on the ground in North Carolina helping out was huge. She also worked with our wedding coordinator to oversee the set-up of our reception space, including making sure the intricate deign we selected for our chair ties was perfectly done.

We couldn’t have been happier. Our only regret is that we live in Philadelphia and may not get a chance to work with Terri again!

Tara and Greg
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User946367 Sent on 09/24/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I was beyond thrilled with how our wedding and reception turned out - everything I had imagined and better. The food was delicious - the quality of a very good restaurant. It can hardly even be categorized as "wedding food" it was so much better. Our guests couldn't stop talking about it. And the decor (all pulled together by the Catering Company) was incredible! I will never forget that first moment when the groom and I walked into our reception, and it was like the greatest dream I could have ever had about what the space would look like. As an art person, the decor mattered a lot to me, and I could not be any happier with how JW translated this sketchy vision I had into a gorgeous reality. Also, I appreciate how smoothly the service ran. Everything was beyond perfect! The Catering Company is great to work with, and their events will take your breath away.
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The Catering Company of Chapel Hill frequently asked questions

At The Catering Company of Chapel Hill, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at The Catering Company of Chapel Hill includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The Catering Company of Chapel Hill offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Catering Company of Chapel Hill 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 The Catering Company of Chapel Hill, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At The Catering Company of Chapel Hill, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Catering Company of Chapel Hill provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, The Catering Company of Chapel Hill offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Catering Company of Chapel Hill is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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