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  Barbara C. Sent on 06/12/2021
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  Professional and Helpful

  I cannot begin to say enough good things about my experiences with Kelly’s OBX catering in Nags Head NC. My son’s wedding in Nags Head was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid, yet they went ahead and got married in an intimate ceremony in their home town. They along with his brother and wife now have small infants and we did not think having a rehearsal dinner in a restaurant would make sense. Despite my last minute planning Mary Ann from Kelly’s squeezed us in for catering our rehearsal dinner at the Inn where we were all staying in Nags Head. Mary Ann was a pleasure to work with and went out of her way to help us with logistics and planning. The staff that set up the food the night of our dinner were so kind and helpful. The portions of food were generous. Everyone at our rehearsal dinner enjoyed their food. I received so many compliments on the Broiled Seafood, Fried Chicken and side dishes that accompanied the meal. One continuous statement from guests was the “Best Fried Chicken ever! “

  I cannot begin to say enough good things about my experiences with Kelly’s OBX catering in Nags Head NC. My son’s wedding in Nags Head was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid, yet they went ahead and got married in an intimate ceremony in their home town. They along with his brother and wife now have small infants and we did not think having a rehearsal dinner in a restaurant would make sense. Despite my last minute planning Mary Ann from Kelly’s squeezed us in for catering our rehearsal dinner at the Inn where we were all staying in Nags Head. Mary Ann was a pleasure to work with and went out of her way to help us with logistics and planning. The staff that set up the food the night of our dinner were so kind and helpful. The portions of food were generous. Everyone at our rehearsal dinner enjoyed their food. I received so many compliments on the Broiled Seafood, Fried Chicken and side dishes that accompanied the meal. One continuous statement from guests was the “Best Fried Chicken ever! “
• Roxie V. Sent on 11/16/2023
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  Definitely a 10/10!

  Kelly’s was always responsive to any calls or emails I had. The food was absolutely delicious! There is not anything that wasn’t outstanding in taste. Guests at the wedding also told me how great the food was. The staff did an excellent job from setting up, to serving to cleaning up and taking down.

  Kelly’s was always responsive to any calls or emails I had. The food was absolutely delicious! There is not anything that wasn’t outstanding in taste. Guests at the wedding also told me how great the food was. The staff did an excellent job from setting up, to serving to cleaning up and taking down.
• Sarah M. Sent on 10/01/2023
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  Excellent service, highly recommend

  Kelly’s Catering went absolutely above and beyond for us. The food was truly incredible, everyone was raving about it, especially the shrimp and grits which I HIGHLY recommend. All of the staff members were excellent, they never let anyone go without a drink or food. The bartenders made the best drinks and were very hospitable. Tables stayed cleaned and clear; glasses, silverware, plating were all beautiful. Truly couldn’t be more happy with our experience especially in the midst of a tropical storm!

  Kelly’s Catering went absolutely above and beyond for us. The food was truly incredible, everyone was raving about it, especially the shrimp and grits which I HIGHLY recommend. All of the staff members were excellent, they never let anyone go without a drink or food. The bartenders made the best drinks and were very hospitable. Tables stayed cleaned and clear; glasses, silverware, plating were all beautiful. Truly couldn’t be more happy with our experience especially in the midst of a tropical storm!
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• Sherry B. Sent on 09/26/2023
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  Kelly's Outer Banks Catering

  The food was AMAZING!!!!!! I highly recommend them for any event that you would have!

  The food was AMAZING!!!!!! I highly recommend them for any event that you would have!
• Peter G. Sent on 06/05/2023
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  Best of the best in catering

  Kelly's did a beautiful presentation for our wedding. The food and service was excellent during the entire event. The wait staff was attentive to all of our needs and requests. Working with Mary Ann was super important. She offered recommendations base upon her extensive experience in catering. Quite frankly Kelly's treated us like family. They are definitely the go to caterer in the OBX.

  Kelly's did a beautiful presentation for our wedding. The food and service was excellent during the entire event. The wait staff was attentive to all of our needs and requests. Working with Mary Ann was super important. She offered recommendations base upon her extensive experience in catering. Quite frankly Kelly's treated us like family. They are definitely the go to caterer in the OBX.
• John W. Sent on 05/22/2023
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  Excellent food

  They did a wonderful job on relatively short notice. The food was excellent and the gentleman that brought it and set it up was friendly, kind and very attentive to detail. I would absolutely recommend them as we were 100% satisfied.

  They did a wonderful job on relatively short notice. The food was excellent and the gentleman that brought it and set it up was friendly, kind and very attentive to detail. I would absolutely recommend them as we were 100% satisfied.
• Katelyn Sent on 05/20/2023
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  Wonderful service and even better food.

  Our whole experience with Kelly’s was great. It was an easy process to schedule and request catering. The food was absolutely delicious. Everyone loved it my reception! Highly recommend

  Our whole experience with Kelly’s was great. It was an easy process to schedule and request catering. The food was absolutely delicious. Everyone loved it my reception! Highly recommend
• Krista B. Sent on 06/07/2023
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  our wedding was May 2023. I am in the service industry and have seen a lot of caterers. Kellys Catering was incredible!! The planning was great, the food was excellent (so good we made sure to order extra for left overs) and the service was above expectations. Kellys was flexible with what we needed and wanted. Will definitely be recommending them to anyone needing catering service near the outer banks!

  our wedding was May 2023. I am in the service industry and have seen a lot of caterers. Kellys Catering was incredible!! The planning was great, the food was excellent (so good we made sure to order extra for left overs) and the service was above expectations. Kellys was flexible with what we needed and wanted. Will definitely be recommending them to anyone needing catering service near the outer banks!
• Amy Sent on 04/20/2023
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  All around amazing

  Kelly’s went above and beyond to make our day perfect! The food was delicious- best wedding food ever- comments by all guests. The catering staff, set up, bartenders, clean up, and the planning team were all kind, accommodating, and hard working. Each one made sure we were taken care of throughout the day and night. I would recommend them over and over.

  Kelly’s went above and beyond to make our day perfect! The food was delicious- best wedding food ever- comments by all guests. The catering staff, set up, bartenders, clean up, and the planning team were all kind, accommodating, and hard working. Each one made sure we were taken care of throughout the day and night. I would recommend them over and over.
• Sandra C. Sent on 04/19/2023
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  Wedding reception buffet dinner for 215

  EVERYTHING was excellent. The food, the service, the attentiveness to our guests. The reception was 100% worry free for me , the mother of the bride. You would be crazy not to hire Kelly’s for your event.

  EVERYTHING was excellent. The food, the service, the attentiveness to our guests. The reception was 100% worry free for me , the mother of the bride. You would be crazy not to hire Kelly’s for your event.
• Sarah G. Sent on 10/19/2023
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  In one word, amazing.

  I had the shrimp and grits, the tenderloin and the potatoes. They were all delicious. I was so busy talking and dancing I missed the rest but everyone said the apps were fabulous and that the entire menu was amazing. I wish I could do it all again just for the food. I knew when we had our tasting that we had made the right choice. Thank you so much!!

  I had the shrimp and grits, the tenderloin and the potatoes. They were all delicious. I was so busy talking and dancing I missed the rest but everyone said the apps were fabulous and that the entire menu was amazing. I wish I could do it all again just for the food. I knew when we had our tasting that we had made the right choice. Thank you so much!!

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• Christine K. Sent on 11/09/2022
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  Awesome vendor to work with.

  We had ordered about 6-7 dishes from Kelly’s to be delivered to where we were staying. Food was delicious and on time. Prices were awesome for the amount of food we received. The fried chicken was amazing and so were the mashed potatoes.

  We had ordered about 6-7 dishes from Kelly’s to be delivered to where we were staying. Food was delicious and on time. Prices were awesome for the amount of food we received. The fried chicken was amazing and so were the mashed potatoes.
• Jeff A. Sent on 10/13/2022
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  Wonderful food and service from Kelly's for our wedding

  We are so happy we decided to work with Kelly's to cater our wedding! We had an amazing day and they were the perfect addition to our reception. The food was delicious and well presented and the service was great. We received so many compliments from our guests on how good the food was! In addition, they provided many bar service options and helped us choose the perfect one to fit our guests. We would highly recommend Kelly's for any catering needs.

  We are so happy we decided to work with Kelly's to cater our wedding! We had an amazing day and they were the perfect addition to our reception. The food was delicious and well presented and the service was great. We received so many compliments from our guests on how good the food was! In addition, they provided many bar service options and helped us choose the perfect one to fit our guests. We would highly recommend Kelly's for any catering needs.
• Lynn D. Sent on 10/20/2022
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  Saved the day !!!

  Kelly’s saved the wedding!! Imagine being 2 weeks away from your destination wedding and your caterer backs out. When I called Kelly’s, in a panic, to see if they could help us, their reply was “Don’t worry honey, we got you covered”!!! Kelly’s immediately jump into helping us plan the menu, the bar, and the flow of the event in the house we rented all in 24 hours. The contracts were signed, the deposit made, and BOOM, our worries were over. Their professionalism, warm and friendly staff, and delicious food, were the talk of the evening. We were very impressed to see the owner at the event, assuring us it will be perfect, and it was. I would recommend Kelly’s Catering to anyone that asks. A big thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping to making this the “Magical Moment” the bride and groom were hoping for.

  Kelly’s saved the wedding!! Imagine being 2 weeks away from your destination wedding and your caterer backs out. When I called Kelly’s, in a panic, to see if they could help us, their reply was “Don’t worry honey, we got you covered”!!! Kelly’s immediately jump into helping us plan the menu, the bar, and the flow of the event in the house we rented all in 24 hours. The contracts were signed, the deposit made, and BOOM, our worries were over. Their professionalism, warm and friendly staff, and delicious food, were the talk of the evening. We were very impressed to see the owner at the event, assuring us it will be perfect, and it was. I would recommend Kelly’s Catering to anyone that asks. A big thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping to making this the “Magical Moment” the bride and groom were hoping for.
• Jena I. Sent on 10/03/2022
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  Phenomenal

  i live in ohio was nervous about having a wedding out of state and not being able to try my food ahead of time. Kelley’s went above and beyond! staff was phenomenal and all my guests raved about the food. We were completely satisfied

  i live in ohio was nervous about having a wedding out of state and not being able to try my food ahead of time. Kelley’s went above and beyond! staff was phenomenal and all my guests raved about the food. We were completely satisfied
• Jenny J. Sent on 10/05/2022
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  Amazing Rehearsal Dinner - A Must Have!

  We had Kelly's Catering delivered to our wedding house for the rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding - the food was amazing!!! We had everything from fried chicken, pulled pork (awesome sauces included on the side) to mac and cheese and the meat lasagna! It was all so good! Make sure you add in a few dozen of the sweet potato biscuits as well. The service was prompt, communication was great and the guests raved about the meal!

  We had Kelly's Catering delivered to our wedding house for the rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding - the food was amazing!!! We had everything from fried chicken, pulled pork (awesome sauces included on the side) to mac and cheese and the meat lasagna! It was all so good! Make sure you add in a few dozen of the sweet potato biscuits as well. The service was prompt, communication was great and the guests raved about the meal!
• Nicole P. Sent on 10/03/2022
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  Wonderful!!

  They were wonderful and professional! They arrived on time and provided excellent service! I would definitely recommend them for and wedding or event.

  They were wonderful and professional! They arrived on time and provided excellent service! I would definitely recommend them for and wedding or event.
• Maureen B. Sent on 08/10/2022
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  Wonderful to work with

  Service, food, presentation all fabulous!!!!

  Service, food, presentation all fabulous!!!!
• Sam C. Sent on 07/05/2022
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  Kelly's was excellent in every way

  Kelly's was very helpful from start to finish. They responded to my initial inquiry within a day. Maryann helped us work through a good menu, and constant revisions very patiently. Then their staff of four showed up to our home right on time and just took care of every aspect throughout the evening going beyond what we expected. Would definitely use again.

  Kelly's was very helpful from start to finish. They responded to my initial inquiry within a day. Maryann helped us work through a good menu, and constant revisions very patiently. Then their staff of four showed up to our home right on time and just took care of every aspect throughout the evening going beyond what we expected. Would definitely use again.
• Kelly T. Sent on 06/01/2022
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  Amazing Service

  Excellent service, Food & Team

  Excellent service, Food & Team
• Carol S. Sent on 05/27/2022
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  Kell'y's OBX Catering

  Kelly's Outer Banks Catering are wonderful. From meal planning to enjoying the meal itself, all aspects were handled with excellent communication and service. The food was outstanding. Everyone raved about how well prepared and delicious our meals were! We highly recommend Kelly's for your next event!

  Kelly's Outer Banks Catering are wonderful. From meal planning to enjoying the meal itself, all aspects were handled with excellent communication and service. The food was outstanding. Everyone raved about how well prepared and delicious our meals were! We highly recommend Kelly's for your next event!
• Amy D. Sent on 05/31/2022
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  OBX Hatteras Wedding

  Kellys Catering provided excellent service with fantastic food. The staff was super friendly and I loved the variety in the food which was all super yummy.

  Kellys Catering provided excellent service with fantastic food. The staff was super friendly and I loved the variety in the food which was all super yummy.
• Obx W. Sent on 05/02/2022
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  Wedding catering

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  Would hire again!

  Company handled wedding catering for rehearsal dinner, wedding and day after brunch at a destination wedding at a OBX beach house for about 70 people.
  
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• Nou T. Sent on 04/25/2022
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  Great service and great food

  Kelly's Catering did a wonderful job with catering food for our special day. The food was delicious. Everyone loved it! It was really cool to actually meet Mr. Kelly himself as well. Overall, they were awesome and we'd definitely recommend them to anyone wanting recommendations!

  Kelly's Catering did a wonderful job with catering food for our special day. The food was delicious. Everyone loved it! It was really cool to actually meet Mr. Kelly himself as well. Overall, they were awesome and we'd definitely recommend them to anyone wanting recommendations!
• Dawn B. Sent on 08/31/2021
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  Excellent Experience

  Mary Ann at Kellys Outer Banks Catering was so helpful and supportive from the first phone call. The food was amazing and the display was beautiful. I was so impressed with the genuineness of the wait staff to make sure everyone was served and happy the entire evening. I would highly recommend Kelly’s OBX Catering.

  Mary Ann at Kellys Outer Banks Catering was so helpful and supportive from the first phone call. The food was amazing and the display was beautiful. I was so impressed with the genuineness of the wait staff to make sure everyone was served and happy the entire evening. I would highly recommend Kelly’s OBX Catering.

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