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Coastal Catering and Events

Coastal Catering and Events

Southport, NC
4.9 out of 5 rating, 57 Reviews
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57 Reviews
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    Jennifer L. Sent on 10/31/2022
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    Amazing and helpful!

    Extremely helpful from the beginning to the end. The food was delicious. I would recommend them to everyone needing catering in the Brunswick County area.
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    Jenna Sent on 10/04/2022
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    The food was amazing

    Coastal catering was amazing from start to finish. Super responsive. The cooks and bartender were amazing. The food was omg so good everyone told us how good the food was.
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    Jillian L. Sent on 12/12/2021
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    Yummy and beautiful!

    We got to design our own menu and the made it prefect and very delicious.
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    David B. Sent on 09/28/2021
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    GREAT Experience!

    We could not have been happier with the Is services provided by Coastal Catering. Joe Caldropoli Could not have been more hopeful or flexible and the food was fantastic.. Our friends are still raving is raving about the shrimp and grits and everything else they provided. Make sure you try the Pork belly pops they are out of this world. Joe made this the easiest part of the wedding planning process.
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    Kimberly S. Sent on 06/14/2021
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    Fabulous food and rave reviews!

    The food from Coastal Catering was beyond our expectations! The portions were large, the food was hot and our guests raved about it. Joe went over our menu in detail at our tasting. He made great suggestions and helped us come up with the menu to fit our event and tastes. They were fantastic to work with and very flexible. We also had them cater our rehearsal dinner and brunch the next day. It was one of the best decision we made for our wedding weekend. We highly recommend them!
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    Kerry W. Sent on 10/23/2019
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    Everything was great!

    Joe and his team made our wedding experience 10X better! When you don't have to worry about the food or service, you can relax, enjoy and EAT on your wedding day! From emailing Joe and making changes, to meeting in person on last minute details, to having everything come together at the very end, everything was just great! We cannot thank Joe and his staff enough for having us worry free and of course the food was SO amazing! I was able to have my pasta station like I wanted, and my husband was able to have his favorite chicken dish! Our guest raved over the food and the service as well! Highly recommend for a wedding catering!
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    Holly Sent on 05/28/2012
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    I'll be honest - I was terrified about meeting with catering vendors. There were a lot of options, and a lot of hidden costs, and frankly, a lot of really not nice people. I started emailing vendors nearly a year out from my wedding, and for many, it was like pulling teeth to get an email response. With Joe, this was never a problem. He was by far the most responsive, the most open about the costs and the tasting was out of this world. The day of the wedding, I was a little nervous because my venue is in the middle of nowhere with limited electricity and water, among other things, and I wasn't sure how the food would turn out under those conditions. Well, he blew me away. I had 230 people my wedding, and we had so many compliments on how great the food was. His crew was super nice and helpful, and I just couldn't rave about them enough!
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    Bonnie Sent on 07/18/2018
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    I called to rent a beach walkway, which they do not carry here. I received a call the following day from a gentleman at Coastal, he actually called me in Massachusetts to give me the number of someone that did carry them. If I ever need to rent again it will be with Coastal. Thank you so much for helping me have less stress.
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    Brian Sent on 05/12/2018
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    We had two great experiences with Coastal Catering. Two years ago, our friends used Coastal Catering for their rehearsal dinner and wedding. The food was so good and memorable that we used Coastal Catering this year for our rehearsal dinner, wedding, and brunch. The food was absolutely amazing! Our guests raved about the food at all three meals, and there was more than enough food for everyone. Joe was very helpful with providing options and suggestions regarding the menus. He was easy to work with and was flexible with our times. The prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and what we got for our money. I would definitely use Coastal Catering in the future for a beach weekend and would highly recommend them for any event.
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    Richard Sent on 05/07/2018
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    We have used Coastal Catering for two years and have received excellent service, excellent food and excellent value both times. Joe is great to work with, quite responsive and very flexible. Most importantly, the food is fabulous and there is always plenty of it. Our guests have always left completely satisfied. You cannot go wrong with Coastal!
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    Judith Sent on 01/09/2018
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    We used Joe and his crew for our rehearsal dinner. The vast majority of our guests were from out of town (Canada, Europe, and the Northeast) so we decided on a traditionally southern menu--- shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and pulled pork BBQ sliders. We still have family and friends raving about the food (especially the shrimp and grits!) and our wedding was almost a 3 months ago! The staff was super friendly and efficient. We use Coastal Catering at many of our events where I work, and they always do an outstanding job. Joe is very accommodating and will help create a menu perfect for your event!
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    Sandra Sent on 11/09/2017
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    This was such a surprise how amazing these guys were. When we arrived for our tasting at the country club, my then fiancé and I were a little nervous about the appearance of the building and grounds and staff. Joe came out and all of our worries melted and it was almost like we picked him then and there. There is nothing pretentious about Joe's food, just fantastic cooking that is elegantly displayed with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency. After signing our agreement we were in contact with Joe multiple times to change numbers and change dishes and add/remove various elements of the meal. Joe was incredibly responsive and always accommodating. The day of the event his staff was very prepared and extremely professional. Everything tasted delicious and it all looked amazing. Thank you so much Joe for all your help and for making our day such a success!
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    Haley Sent on 11/01/2017
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    Coastal Catering and Events was the best choice for our wedding! The food was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Like, I can't stress enough how amazing the food was! Everyone at our wedding was so impressed with the food. Besides being utterly delicious, Joe was great to work with and didn't bat an eye when the guest list changed 20 times. They were prompt and professional and super friendly when the food was delivered. Our budget was small and we paid less than $1000 to feed 35 people. We had grilled steak with chimichurri sauce, grilled chicken with tomato basil relish, shrimp and grits, roasted potatoes, grilled veggies, rolls with butter, a green salad with two different dressings, tea and lemonade, plus the chafing dishes, serving utensils, and dinnerware. I was worried there wouldn't be enough food for everyone, but we had plenty. There was even enough leftovers for brunch the next day. I highly recommend Coastal Catering and Events. You will not be disappointed!
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    Gabby Sent on 09/20/2017
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    Can't say enough great things about Joe and Coastal Catering! We had a brunch wedding rehearsal catered as well as our wedding reception and everything was absolutely fantastic. The food was incredible as was the service.
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    Karen Sent on 05/31/2017
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    I had several people tell me that ours was the best wedding food they'd ever had. The low country boil and BBQ were absolutely delicious and perfect for our island wedding. The servers were also top notch, as was the bartender. Joe was very responsive to emails during the planning phase and offered good advice as well. Highly recommend!
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    Kate Sent on 07/25/2017
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    Working with Joe and Coastal Catering was a dream come true for our beach wedding at Ocean Isle Beach. Being from out of state, Joe was easy to get a hold off, and always responded within a day to our email questions. He was so accommodating with any of our food requests, and even created appetizers that were not offered on his catering menu. We even set up an additional tasting prior to the wedding, where we were able to try multiple new items to help decide on our final meal. Whatever you want, Joe can make it happen! His team was professional on our wedding day and our guests raved about all of the food….ESPECIALLY the beef brisket! We used Coastal Catering for our fiesta themed rehearsal dinner, our reception meal, and our morning after brunch and all of the food was different and delicious. Being from a family who is in the restaurant business and who love food, Joe and his team were the perfect addition to our wedding weekend!!
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    Andrea Sent on 05/17/2017
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    oe and his team were amazing! He was very helpful at giving suggestions. Our guest couldn't say enough about the food. I would use them again and again!
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    Chris Sent on 06/05/2017
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    Joe from Coastal Catering and his staff did an amazing job to make our wedding truly magnificent. From our initial tasting to how easy he is to work with to the quality and taste of his food, you won't be disappointed. We had our wedding on BHI, Joe made the logistics work for tasty and fresh food. Thanks to Joe and his team!
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    Valorie Sent on 04/28/2017
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    Joe and his team nailed our vision we had for our rehearsal and for our reception dinner. He took plenty of time to go over a plan with us and it played out perfect! Food was amazing, very flavorful and such a nice presentation. He takes pride in what he does. Him and his staff were very personalable and easy to work with! Thank you for making it such a great day!!
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    Janelle Sent on 09/16/2016
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    Joe at Coastal Catering was awesome! So easy to work with- anytime I needed to make changes or had questions he was very responsive and accommodating. He is great at what he does! The staff during my wedding was also so helpful and warm. I had a fantastic experience. Not to mention the food was AMAZING. All of my guests commented on how delicious everything was. Thanks Joe!
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    Jennifer Sent on 09/07/2016
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    Joe was great to work with! Very responsive, happy to work with my budget and make menu changes. Many guests commented that it was the best reception food they have ever had. Highly recommend!
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    Michelle Sent on 09/07/2016
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    We loved Joe and his team at Coastal Catering and Events. We booked them to cater both our rehearsal dinner and wedding dinner, and rented tables, chairs, and lighting from them, as well. Joe was easy to talk to on the phone, super fast in his responsiveness to messages, and very personable. We received rave reviews on the food, and although I didn't get to talk to many of his crew besides the bartender once or twice, they were all very nice and accommodating! I know that we made the best choice to make our day unforgettable! Thanks, Joe and Coastal Catering and Events!
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    Vicki Sent on 04/03/2017
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    Joe from Coastal Catering was a great person to work with and his food was extremely delicious. His professionalism and knowledge of what types of food would work best for each situation was wonderful. His staff was very polite and helpful during the reception and extremely accommodating with the clean-up afterwards. We would definitely recommend Joe and his business.
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    Mercedes Sent on 05/22/2016
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    Great experience with Coastal Catering. They gave us a great quote with additional perks, such as servers, bartenders and after party snacks. The food was perfect. All our guests including the kids enjoyed it. Thank you!
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    WOW!!! Joe with Coastal Caterers is the BEST!!! His manner, is matched only by the quality of his food. We were blown away by his creativity and the flavors and seasonings he used. All our guests commented as well. He catered both our rehearsal dinner and the wedding, and even after eating his food 2 nights in a row (and leftovers during the days), one couple asked if he had a restaurant so they could go there for dinner another night! Joe is easy to work with, his wait staff are pleasant and very accommodating. Perfect vendor. Thank you!!!
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