Working with Immanuel and the caterers at Basnight's was incredibly easy. The reception buffet selections were scrumptous--- guests couldn't speak more highly of the food. The servers were friendly and went above and beyond when passing appetizers during the cocktail hour to make sure even those getting pictures were able to enjoy the appetizers. Leftovers were boxed up and presented to us with the sweetest notes and well wishes written on the them. I highly recommend Basnight's Lone Cedar for your big day!
Ron R. Married on 09/16/2023
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Lone Cedar catering did a fantastic job with our parents 60th anniversary party… Immanuel and his crew are true professionals… from the very beginning of the planning process to the actual event they were responsive to all our needs and request.. the staff is so friendly and helpful…we received many compliments on the food and service.. we would recommend Lone Cedar for any event to be catered..Ron & Laurie
Kaylie M. Married on 09/14/2023
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Erhart Wedding
We loved working with this catering company for the 4x4 area! Yes it is an additional fee to travel to that area of beach, but every vendor is to get out there and for good reason!
They were so very easy to work with and I was an event coordinator for a restaurant group in my city. I worked out of city with this company and the day of they were there for us! Five Star, don't even email anyone else!
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Judy O. Married on 08/20/2023
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Wedding Brunch at Basnights Lone Cedar Care
My family just had (August 2023) a really lovely Brunch Wedding Reception at the Lone Cedar Cafe's Sound side Garden Patio. It was the perfect venue for Brunch with a beautiful garden and view of the sound. The weather was perfect and we loved that the setting was so private and intimate. The food was excellent. Especially loved the Seafood Crepes. The Staff was wonderful, very accommodating to our group and just really nice people. We had the Wedding on the beach but we could see how this venue would make a very special place for a wedding. It's definitely a great place to take pictures. The catering staff were wonderful and love that they was so flexible. Can't say enough good things about our experience. Given a chance, we would do it all over again
Valerie R. Married on 06/25/2023
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Very helpful with planning our reunion dinner. The staff provided exceptional service especially for such a big group. The food was very good and Immanuel in catering was wonderful.
Becky T. Married on 06/23/2023
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Excellent experience
Very attentive and friendly catering staff. Excellent food. Attention to details that I would never have thought of. No complaints. Seriously, even my in-laws didn't complain, and they make a sport out of criticizing food and restaurants. I would gladly hire Lone Cedar catering again.
Susan O. Married on 06/17/2023
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Outstanding food, excellent service, top notch communication!! Just a wonderful experience all around. Our daughters wedding couldn’t have been any better. We highly recommend Basnights Lone Cedar!
Alison M. Married on 05/20/2023
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Amazing experience!
We chose to have our daughter’s wedding based purely on reviews and recommendations from locals. Never ate there before. Never even went to the location before! Wow, did we make a great choice! Immanuel and everyone we worked with from the billing folks to the servers on the day of the event were fantastic. They had endless patience, great suggestions, were very responsive and bent over backwards to make the day special. I can’t say enough about the food! Having been to many weddings, I can say that this food ranks right up at the top. The portions were much larger than I imagined, everything was well prepared, well presented and it came out warm which is amazing for an event like a wedding. The setting couldn’t have been better. The day was rainy up until ceremony time and, once it cleared, the photos we took were fantastic with the water as a backdrop. Super nice to have the dock for photos too. The reception was under the covered patio which was perfect.
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Tae D. Married on 05/06/2023
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Wedding Rehearsal & Reception
We booked Lone Cedar for both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding reception and were blown away by both events. They truly delivered the best food and service we could have imagined. Our guests loved our buffet style dinner with a variety of entrees and sides. They were so easy to work with and we couldn't be more pleased with everything!
Laura R. Married on 04/29/2023
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Delicious!
Immanuel was so responsive and helped with every step of the way! The team was so thoughtful and really made the experience perfect!
Erren G. Married on 04/04/2023
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The staff was very flexible and accommodating during the preparations. The food and atmosphere were both wonderful!
Juniper D. Married on 03/17/2023
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Absolutely Delish
Our guests could not stop raving about the food. We loved our experience. Would 10/10 recommend. Staff was so kind
Maggie S. Married on 12/08/2022
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Perfect in every way!!
From the moment we inquired, to the time we finalized details, everything was smooth as silk. The food was delicious and the service was professional, yet personal and friendly. We chose a variety of options and the staff even made recommendations on some changes based on our needs and they were spot on with those recommendations. If your looking for someone to be such a huge part of your special day…look no further! You found them. Highly recommend and would certainly use again!! Thank you Lone Cedar for making our special event one for the memory books!!
Bill C. Married on 12/07/2022
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An awesome dining experience!
I brought a group of Marines to Nags Head and ate dinner at Lone Cedar. They serve the highest quality and extremely delicious seafood and other items for non-seafood eaters. The service, attention to detail, and hospitality was superb as well. I highly recommend Lone Cedar for your dining pleasure. Incredible people, with incredible food in a very welcoming and comfortable atmosphere on the water in Nags Head. Thanks for a great dinner and night!
Alyssa G. Married on 11/19/2022
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Perfection
Everyone said the food was the best wedding food they have had in a long time. I was so so happy with how it came out. They also served my husband and I which was so nice too. They even saved some apps for us for when we got back from pictures.
Jessica M. Married on 10/22/2022
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Amazing Service
Unfortunately, we had to cancel due to an unexpected medical bill with our dogs, but the planning and communication process was amazing with everyone! They were all so nice and extremely responsive and helpful with all my questions and food choices. Our tasting was excellent! We cannot wait to go back to dine with them again!! :)
Stacey D. Married on 10/14/2022
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Why look at any other caterer?
I decided to go with Basnights after hearing amazing things from fellow brides and strangers and trying their food at Wedding Fest. They were a delight to work with. They were responsive, flexible and accommodating. The food was amazing at our wedding. We did passed appetizers of deviled eggs, crab dip and teriyaki meatballs. For dinner we chose roast, caprese stuffed chicken, roasted veggies and GOUDA mac and cheese. They were accommodating with dietary restrictions (Vegetarians and GF). They packed up all the food for us to take home and cleaned up after themselves. We also hired a bartender from Basnights as well. ALL my guests RAVED about our bartender. She was so sweet and friendly. All around an amazing experience and I would recommend them HANDS DOWN! What a great restaurant and catering team!!!
Ella C. Married on 09/24/2022
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The Lone Cedar Team Hustles!
As soon as my fiancé and I were engaged, we knew we wanted Lone Cedar to cater our wedding. We’ve been to a lot of local weddings and they excel with service, taste, and professionalism every single time!
Their staff was friendly, organized, and very polite to all of our guests. They made sure that our tables were neat and clean throughout the entire reception as well. All of the food was devine! My husband LOVES their tomato bruschetta, it was also a crowd fav. And the fried soft shells with the aioli… to die for! Everyone loved them.
I was so happy we had their bartenders all night long. They kept the guests hydrated and dancing the night away!
Thank you Lone Cedar team for always providing the best food and service on the beach!
Amanda S. Married on 09/23/2022
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The best!!
We got married on 9/23/2022 and lone cedar catered. They did an amazing job and everything they served was so tasty! They arrived on time and answered every single question we had for them leading up to the wedding. The staff was very kind, professional and attentive. The dessert and buffet display looked great! We also hired two of their bartenders who were terrific! They were fun but professional. The staff also did a great job clearing the tables and keeping things neat and clean throughout the night. At the end of the night they wrapped up all the left overs for us and put everything away. Thank you so much!
Casey H. Married on 09/23/2022
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Lone Star Cedar Wedding Catering Review-Nags Head NC
My wife and I used Lone Cedar for our wedding at Haven on The Banks. There were 3 or 4 vendors we were choosing between, until we met Immanuel. He was extremely kind, knowledgeable, and professional. He walked us through the planning process, and made it very easy for us.
Once we decided on the menu we went in for a taste test, THE BEST PART!! He was so much fun to talk to, the food was incredible, and everything we tried was great. He helped us narrow down the options to fit our guest, while letting us try different options. He just kept bringing us anything we wanted to try, we had so many leftovers.
On our wedding day the staff really went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. Their attention to detail was over the top! We had 4 or 5 people who had dietary restrictions along with 10 kids that were served exactly what we had requested, without any mixups. In the morning we were surprised to wake up and find all of the leftover food packed away nice and neat in the fridge, it kinda felt like Christmas morning!!!
In planning our wedding my wife had a 100 other decisions to make so we decided choosing the food vendor and menu would be up to me. I can’t say enough good things about the simple process, food, staff and service at Lone Cedar. I’m sure all of the vendors down in the Outer Banks are good, but in my opinion there is only one choice for your special day. You will be blown away at the quality, service, and value that Lone Cedar provides, while being pleasantly surprised that you won’t have to break the bank for such an enjoyable experience. I would 100% use them again, and will highly recommend them to all my friends and family moving forward.
Robin D. Married on 09/21/2022
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Wonderful party!
Beautiful location, excellent service, the most delicious food. The party went as planned to the T.
Nicole S. Married on 09/05/2022
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Amazing!!!
First I'd like to mention we are so thankful for everyone's hard work that day. We are forever grateful. The delicious food that was made for our September 5, 2022 wedding was perfection. Our guests loved the food!! The bacon wrapped scallops were the best scallops we ever had! And the Strawberry vinaigrette dressing was spectacular!! I can't lie, I wish we lived closer so we could keep returning. I cannot wait to visit the restaurant on our next trip!! The best!! Highly recommended!!
Eliza W. Married on 08/26/2022
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Amazing all around!
Lone Cedar catering for our wedding was recommended to us by our venue on Ocracoke, The Berkley Manor. The Lone Cedar team was amazing all around, and the food wonderful; in particular, working with Immanuel towards the end of the planning process was so wonderful. He was very responsive and organized, as well as personable, easy to talk to, and invested in creating an amazing catering experience on our Big Day. They were sincerely excited to travel to Ocracoke Island to be a part of our team of vendors. The Whole Team was fantastic, and the food delicious; our guests were very happy. Everyone LOVED the food, and in particular, the Penne Alla Rosa, so much so, that the leftovers were enjoyed the day after by all. I highly recommend Lone Cedar for wedding catering, and working with Immanuel in particular. Thank you for a wonderful event and being part of our wedding celebration. Lone Cedar and its catering team are professional, personable, and offer high-quality, fairly priced, and delicious food options!
Susan Y. Married on 06/12/2022
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Best Caterer's Ever
Basnight's took care of everything. Food was amazing, service as fantastic. We had a party at our home and having Basnight's there felt like we are in a private room at a restaurant. Highly recommend them for any event you are having.
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe's reply:
Hello Susan,
Thank you so much for your kind words! Todd and I loved working at your beautiful home, and would be thrilled to cater for you again in the future! Call us any time!
Happy New Year!
Victoria, Maggie and Caroline
Jacy B. Married on 05/21/2022
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Absolutely Beyond Amazing
Wow! My husband, our families, our friends, and I were blown away by the quality and taste of the Basnight's Lone Cedar Catering food. The staff were very professional and attentive, the set up was great, and they even neatly packed the leftovers so that we could take them with us. I would bend over backwards to recommend their services to anyone looking to cater an event. They made our wedding even that more special. Thank you to you and your staff!
