Best Cheap Wedding Catering Raleigh Near Me

Mirna Dave: Amazing team! I've used Catering Works for sit-down dinners and buffet/drop-off events. Great experiences every time!Kelli is wonderful and each of the catering crews for to-date for our sit down events have been truly wonderful! So friendly and easy to work with :) Food was delicious too!

Leah Wojciechowski: We worked with Catering Works for our wedding and would highly recommend them to other couples! We worked with Hollie throughout the process - she was so kind, flexible, and patient when I had a million questions. With a guest count of around 135 and a plan to serve a seated plated meal, we were understandably a little nervous about the amount of time there may be between tables being served and the temperature and quality of the food for that big of an event. We were nervous about nothing! All of the food choices we served turned out amazing on the day of and we had guests tell us it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding! The servers were attentive and nice. We also booked a bar package with Catering Works for our wedding - would highly recommend this as well. Took the worry out of providing our own alcohol. Catering Works offered good choices for their bar packages and there was no worry of running out of anything! One of the best decisions we made for our wedding day.

Andy Babcock: they did a dinner for 17 people in our small business; they did everything promptly and professionally

Carrie Bhada Porter: This is the second time we worked with Hollie and the service was perfect. They made things - from start to finish- seamless and enjoyable. I can't imagine using another caterer, ever.

Phil Subscription: We went here for a tasting as we searched for a wedding caterer. See the picture below for the short rib we were served, borderline jerky. The quality was appalling, which seemed to be in contrast with all the other reviews. Perhaps the kitchen was just having an off day. The fish was also very fishy. The staff was very nice and understanding, but we were speechless and frankly pretty annoyed how much they charged us for the tasting but it was money well spent to know to avoid their food. We went with Rocky Top and they knocked it out of the park.

Eric Graff: We had Catering Works provide the food for our wedding and it was an amazing experience in working with them. Hollie was fantastic in getting exactly what we wanted and went above and beyond to source rhubarb out of season. She was very responsive and thoughtful. They were very flexible in offering choices for any food allergies and the food itself was so tasty. All the guests raved about it.

Olga Diaz: We used Catering Works for our schoolwide luncheon. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. Thank you for making it a great event.

Broderick DeSantis: Presentation, and Transition, Flavorful and well prepared. Catering works truly helped creat out goals and objectives. We had a major transition for a space that required us to move out into a garden, and return for a dinner post celebration. We didnt see or hear anyone of the staff, and our coordinatiors spoke very highly of the assistance they reieved from Catering works. Would Highly Reccomend.

HF Leah: My mother hired Catering Works for a little brunch 60th anniversary party. About 35 people enjoyed beef short rib sliders, fruit kebabs, shrimp and grits, pastries and salads and roasted vegetables. Lots of sauces and dressings. Kevin and Dillon were fabulous! The food was so delicious and beautifully presented. The friendly and organized service of those two guys was way above par! We had a great time and thank you for making it happen!

Addie Thompson: I leave this review not only as a client but as a fellow wedding vendor. My husband and I celebrated our 5 Year Wedding Anniversary with a Vow Renewal and our experience with Catering Works could not have been a better one! Thank you for a delicious meal and five star service. From start to finish everything was perfect, they completely customized our menu to represent us not only as a couple but to pull in some flavors from Ireland! I want to personally thank Kayla and her team for coming together and making the magic happen for us. Truly we could not have imagined a better event and for that I will be forever grateful! THANK YOU!!

Maril Heglund: Do you need a place bigger than your living room to host a celebration? Would you like to have a personal, dedicated catering consultant to walk you through every step of the event? I used Catering Works and was assisted by a most capable, personable, and professional catering & sales consultant named Hollie. We used Catering Works' venue Laurelbrook. While we only had ~60 guests, everything was FLAWLESS. The staff was extremely attentive to our needs ... they tidied up the buffet table continuously and refilled our food items so that everything always looked fresh and appetizing. The food, itself, was everything that I've always known Catering Works to be. Delicious and attractively presented. I can't recommend Laurelbrook or Catering Works highly enough; I wish that I could give them more than five stars !!!

Laura Linnell: Catering Works was an incredible vendor to work with for our wedding. Kelli was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and flexible (they even helped us come up with a new appetizer idea that wasn't listed on the original list of options!). We loved working with this company, and the food was incredible- our guests could not stop talking about it the next day. 10/10 recommend!

Johnna Kashmer: We used Catering Works for our May 14, 2022 wedding and we could not recommend them enough! Kelli was our point of contact, she was responsive, able to answer all our questions, and her and her team delivered the best catering experience for us and our guests. We received so many compliments on the food for weeks after our wedding and the service was top notch. We took pictures during cocktail hour and were worried we wouldn't get to try any of the apps we had picked out, but we had no need to worry because David with Catering Works hand delivered us plates during photos. He waited on us during dinner while our guests attended the buffet, and he made sure we always had drinks throughout the night. He was so kind, patient and simply amazing! If you are planning a wedding, Catering Works is the way to go!!

Tenille Byers: As a DJ I gladly get to try many different catering companies. Tonight's dinner was soooo good! The Brisket and bbq were not dry at all I wanted to go in for seconds but held myself back haha. Tara was also very kind. Highly recommend 👌

lisa price: Catering Works provided exceptional catering services for our very small, and intimate wedding. Hollie was amazing to work with from the very beginning and went above and beyond helping our day-of coordinator with set up. Everything was perfect, the food and service was spectacular. I have used Catering Works professionally many times and now personally and they are simply wonderful, very consistently wonderful service.

Aidan Chambers: We used catering works for our wedding and wedding cake. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent! Despite us starting planning almost two years in advance, they kept the service costs the same as inflation went up. The food was very tasty. We mostly worked with Kayla who was patient and thorough. She also was always quick to respond. Our guests told us that the food was excellent, in particular the desserts. I am posted a photo of our beautiful and perfect cake in the review - we chose it as part of the $399 special for the cake. I would absolutely recommend the company and Kayla.

jaime nolan: We hired Catering Works to cater our Ribbon Cutting and Cary Chamber After-Hours party at Fenton with over 750 guests. Our guests were wowed with Chef Jill and Rich's creations and the staff went above and beyond to make sure each guest felt special. Kelli, the Sales Director was fantastic. She was thoughtful in her suggestions and on point for making sure everything went smoothly! We are so thankful we chose Catering Works for our monumental event.

Barbara Lolli: I can't say enough positive things about Hollie and her team at Catering Works. The whole process of finding a caterer was made easier by the ease of communication with Hollie. She was quick to answer any of my questions. The food was absolutely delicious. We had so many of our guests complement the food, from the wonderful appetizer table to the excellent main meal. The staff were all courteous hard workers, working seamlessly as a unit. I would definitely use them again if the need arose. Thank you Catering Works!

Carrie Jacobs: Ordered one of their classic picnic baskets for a concert at the NCMA and it was fantastic! Everything was packaged nicely and came with everything you’d need- plates, silverware, plenty of napkins, hand sanitizer. The food was delicious and a great value. My husband and I ordered the two person basket and it came with a ton of food… we couldn’t finish it all! Anytime we go to the NCMA for a concert and the picnic baskets are an option- we are getting one.

Hannah Werth: We hired Catering Works for my wedding at the NC Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill and I could not have been happier with their food or their service. Hollie, the catering consultant, was amazing. She helped us navigate the whole process and always responded quickly to emails. The 10 staff on site for the wedding helped the whole event run smoothly and on time. And the food was great, we received a lot of compliments. We had the maple thyme roasted chicken, the house smoked brisket, mac and cheese, and sauteed veggie medley for dinner, and all were delicious. For cocktail hour, we had a self-serve appetizer table with cheeses, fruits, veggies, dips, and crackers and that fit the event perfectly. They even boxed up all the leftovers for us at the end of the evening and sent a basket of goodies with me and my new husband at the end of the night. We were also able to provide our own alcohol and dessert for the wedding but have Catering Works staff serve it, which was another huge plus for me. If anyone is looking to hire a catering company for a wedding or other event, I would definitely recommend Catering Works!

Chris Bryant: Cannon Catering handled my parent's 50th anniversary party and they did an incredible job! Absolutely wonderful food and unbeatable service!

Kari Washburn: We used Cannon for our wedding day and did the stations. I have to say the food was amazing and all of our guests were extremely happy with it. We loved our tasting and all of the options Cannon has.I do have to say though that as we were getting closer to the wedding, it very much felt like we were getting just generalized template emails that were not including a lot of the specifics we had requested.For example, I had specifically asked for Navy table cloths since day 1 of our process and they kept leaving it to their default of black. Then I noticed they just brought black on the wedding day and completely ignored by request for Navy. I found out later that they actually had completely forgotten to bring any table cloths the day of the wedding and had to send someone to get them so apparently we were lucky there was table cloths at all. I had also requested the cute white lanterns they had and those never made an appearance. Thankfully my planner handled all of this and i didn't find out until after.Additionally we never saw the To Go Boxes we had requested and were really looking forward to those. I don't think they were ever put together for us which was disappointing.I will say the staff was very sweet on the wedding day and brought us our appetizers during photos which I know my husband loved. I just wish there had been more attention to our details in the end. It felt like they just did things their way without really listening in the end.

Danielle Cooley: Cannon catered my 70 plate wedding at a private residence. The food was amazing. The food was amazing. The service was impeccable. The bartender was charming and kept the alcohol flowing. They went above and beyond on the clean up and departure, leaving my venue cleaner than it was when they found it.The communication was timely from booking to clean up. And my every wish was fulfilled. I cannot recommend this company highly enough. Use them.

Megan Long: We had a tasting with them back in 2019. It was all delicious and a great experience. The owner was super nice. We unfortunately canceled their services during the pandemic. I would use them if I ever needed catering in the future!

Angela DiPaolo: Cannon Catering serviced my event this past Saturday. The food was delicious! The staff was professional, courteous and accommodating. It was perfect from start to finish. I would definitely use Cannon Catering again!

Michael Sies: The food and staff were wonderful. I would happily recommend Cannon to anyone looking for an outstanding event with top notch professionalism.

Cassidy Schmidle: We had a sampling of their food and it was fantastic. The people were incredible and so friendly. Would recommend to anyone needing an all around fantastic catering team!!

Patti Hudson: Cannon Catering provided both outstanding service and food. Everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend them!

Paige Sikora: Cannon Catering was fantastic! We had them provide food for our January wedding. Starting out, our experience with them was wonderful. We loved our tasting and they were so accommodating to our preferences and dietary needs! After we booked them, they were so quick to respond to emails and provide information about anything we needed! Once the wedding came, the food was even better than I remembered! Our guests were raving over the stuffed mushroom appetizers and the shrimp scampi entree was a crowd pleaser as well. We added a hot beverage bar and mini desserts to go along with our main dinner service and I am so glad we did! It really added something special to our wedding for minimal additional cost. I really appreciated the transparent pricing and the affordable cost. We even got to take home leftovers and enjoy them after the wedding! Overall, great service & delicious food. Would 100% recommend for any wedding or event catering needs!

Margaret Kuras: Many thanks to everyone at Cannon Catering, especially the wonderful staff who worked at our Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party last week - Jon, Jennifer, Lisa, Blessing and Say. Their service was flawless and they were extremely friendly and accommodating to our guests. The food was so delicious and well presented. Thank you for making our events so enjoyable and run so smoothly.

Jeri Smart: We hired Cannon Caterers for our daughter’s wedding and we could not recommend them more! It was by far the best wedding food I’ve ever had and based on all the compliments, I think everyone agreed. The wait staff were friendly and professional and even took hors d’oeuvres outside to the wedding party during pictures (they were hungry!). They stayed to help clean. They were very reasonable with pricing. Hire these people! They’re the best!

Audrey Zirbel: Words truly can’t express my gratitude to the whole Cannon Catering Team! They all went above and beyond to ensure our event was a success.From the communication during the planning to the service, and even helping remove decor from the tables at the end of the night. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Plus, the food was absolutely incredible!! Everyone kept commenting on how delicious it was.The whole staff that was there working were so kind, professional, and helpful!I look forward to working with them in the future.

Amber Dickerson: Food was great and the service was great! We used cannon for our wedding-cocktail hour tan smooth with passed apps and they did amazing at getting all of the guests dinner in a timely manner! Everyone complimented the food

Erin Harrelson: We hired Cannon Catering for our wedding and were very satisfied! We had so many compliments on our appetizers and meal. For our appetizers, we chose shrimp&grits, stuffed mushrooms, and a ham biscuit and they were all so, so good. I could have easily eat so many of each! For our entree, we decided on a chicken and beef tips. Both were great, but the beef tips were *chefs kiss*. They were very flexible with some allergies and dietary restrictions that some of our guests had. They were very easy to work with during the planning process which is huge because I never stressed one time about our food. I highly recommend Cannon Catering for your catering needs.

Janice Castle: Wow. The level of service far exceeded my expectations. Food was absolutely delicious, there was an abundance of it, and the service was second to none. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Cannon again and again and again. In this time, it is hard to find a team that is so dedicated to the product they send out. You can tell they are extremely proud of their work and pour their heart and soul into it. Thank you Cannon Catering for going above and beyond to make my daughter’s wedding so special.

Jean Brownfield: Cannon Catering did a fantastic job catering my son's rehearsal dinner. They were so professional and the food was amazing. They worked with me all along the way to make sure we had the best possible experience. I would recommend them to anyone.

Charise Roberts: They catered my wedding and did an awesome job! The food at the tasting seemed really solid for the price, and the food on the day of the event was *even* tastier somehow! The team was also very easy to communicate with, provided a bartender, and did a great job preparing our signature drinks. Probably the best deal for catering in the Raleigh area — we did a good bit of research!

Robyn Powell: From beginning to end, Cannon's was fabulous to work with. Communication was prompt and professional; service was impeccable; and the food was plentiful, fresh and delicious! Thank you Cannon's for a great wedding feast!

Betty DeLello: We used Cannon Catering for my daughter’s wedding and we were very happy with everything! The food was great, the setup and clean up was timely; All in all , a great experience with a very professional and lovely group of people!

Cori Darch: We can’t say enough positive things about this company! We were thrilled with their constant open communication and loved the tasting….but the food and service at our reception surpassed our expectations. Guests are still talking about the food! Thank you so much for adding that special touch and going above our hopes.Hope to use you again!Glen & Cori Darch

Leonard Nelson Sr: I also lost 2,000 dollar deposit and took them to small claims court with our visa print out and the judge we won. He paid us right then the 2,000.

Jamie Jenae: My name is Jamie Jenkins, formerly Harris-Courtney. Unfortunately, I, too, am a victim of paying a deposit and not hearing back from anyone in regards to a refund due to Covid cancellations. Our wedding planning began in 2019 and sadly the first venue we chose and started paying on went bankrupt and we never recouped the money from them. So we found Garden on Millbrook who had heard about the other venue’s bankruptcy and decided to work with us as far as money goes. Our date for 2020 was still available and we paid a deposit $1000. Covid hit and of course we could not proceed with our wedding. At the time, Garden on Millbrook offered to reschedule or to use our deposit towards just catering. We chose to just use it for catering and was told the deadline to use it was 12/31/2021. I began reaching out to them in the summer of 2021 to see about using the deposit. Phone calls were not being answered. There was no option to leave a voicemail. Emails were being sent back as undeliverable and then finally someone named Joy or Joyce called me in August 2021 and told me to send emails showing the contract I signed and bank statements showing where I paid $1000. I did all of this and NEVER heard back. Now I’m seeing articles and these reviews saying the business is closed or changed its name and yet, no refund issued. I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that maybe my now husband and I just aren’t meant to have the ceremony we’d hoped for considering 2 venues have just completely disappeared off the face of the earth but it would be nice to at least get the $1000 back from Garden on Millbrook seeing as there still seems to be some sort of human being handling things for them. I am not leaving my contact information here for the public but someone there has my information for sure and should just do the right thing, which now is a refund. I no longer want their catering services or any services.

Clarence Watson: Planned to use them as a wedding/reception venue. Gave them $2000 down.Then covid raised its ugly head, so we rescheduled, but covid was still in place with restrictions and lock downs etc. So we cancelled, and they refused to return the deposit, or even talk to us. The pastor even returned their fee. I ask them to return half of the deposit they refused. Filed a complaint to the NC Attorney Generals office who at that time stated any venue was to return the deposit and still haven't received any action or refund. One star given because I could get no stars. Sorry place.

Richard Prout: Friendly staff but they needed 2 more people.

Priscilla Hedgepeth: Very nice elegant and upscale place to have events

Danny jaouhari: Critical:Professionalism,Quality,ValueHorrible people to do business with, multiple friends of mine had terrible experiences with them. Stay away.

dina alinaghian: Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value

Prudencio: Critical:Professionalism,QualityDon’t bother. Waste of time, just took our money and didn’t even try to work with us.

Elizabeth Muñoz- Miranda: Critical:Professionalism,Quality,ValueThey were good at stealing a few grand from me. Horrible service, horrible management. Don’t recommend at all.

Mariah Oates: Terrible customer service and will lie straight to your face and act like you never talked certain things over with them. Before COVID-19 they were amazing and used them many times. I’m not sure if they have new owners but Angel is not fit to be the point of contact. They will never respond to your email and will barely pick up the phone. Never again will I work with this venue.

Genesis Atkins: Critical:ResponsivenessThey took my money and then fell off the face of the earth. I cannot contact anyone. We have tried for two months just in case Covid was an issue.

Hammer Lane “D. Gibs” Duane: Nice

Jessica Spillars: Because I think tay will love it💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

Meagan Moulden: Beautiful venue with fantastic food! Have been two years in a row for a work event and love it. I don't know pricing so can't speak to that, but being a guest is a treat!

Bridgette Breece: Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Awards

Tammie Johnson-Blount: The venue was spacious and decorated beautifully. The staff accommodated the guests.

Nekeyta Denson: Simply beautiful ❤️ From beginning to the end they made sure everything was perfect for the bride! Absolutely amazing!

Nika Smith: The place was decorated very beautifully for the event but it was very hot in there!!

Adrian Long: I was fortunate to DJ in this beautiful establishment. Gorgeous facility with a great staff.

Akankshi Munjal: The food taste and quality was great. The service of the staff and bartender was excellent. I highly recommend this small wonderful business!

Marilee: I can't say enough good things about Corporate Caterers. They are always early, so they have plenty of time to set up everything. The food is always good. And then they will come back and clean it all up for you. And if you have a lot of leftovers, they will bring you to go boxes or donate to shelters. We have used them for several company events and will continue to use them in the future.

Alana Beebe: Cannot say enough good things about this company! They did an amazing job at my wedding and were there every step of the way! They have everything you could possibly think of (food wise, table setting wise, etc) and were so helpful- not the mention the food is delicious! I got so many compliments! Thank you to Kelli, johnnie, Cristina and team- I look forward to working with you again!

allison Fell: Catering by Design is by far the best caterer I’ve ever worked with! From the first phone call, to the AMAZING hospitality of the on site staff, to the delicious food. This is too notch service. If you’re not using them you’re missing out!

Lauren Gallagher: Aside from the delicious food, the customer service by the Catering by Design team exceeds expectations. Jim and his team this weekend helped to literally "calm the storm" that came out of nowhere. While the power was out, the team ensured guests were still getting fed, helped to close tent sides during 70mph winds, and made sure guests felt safe.

Cesilee Pannaman: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueOur food for our wedding was delicious! Everyone loved it and the staff was fantastic. The bartenders were so friendly and took the time to see how we were doing. They worked with us and our venue and we couldn’t have had a better caterer!

Sam: I cannot properly put into words how much we loved our experience with CBD. Our wedding was amazing from the time they arrived to the time they left. Their bartenders made a point to ask before the wedding what we would be drinking and never let us go without a drink the entire night. The serving staff were so professional and made sure we had a moment to eat! The food was absolutely amazing, and all of our guests have been raving about it (especially the green beans and mac and cheese!) We HIGHLY recommend CBD for your event.

Alison McFarland: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value

Lory Schuler: I cannot say enough wonderful things about my entire experience with Catering By Design! Bottom line - they ROCK! From their responsiveness to every phone call or email, to their flexibility with additions & changes, to their AMAZING food - top notch! And all of this during a season that we're all having to navigate a with a little more grace and precaution. I have already referred them to others and will continue to do so - thank you Kelli and Connie and your entire team!

P1xxieDust: Honestly bread

Whitney Granata: We used CBD for 2 separate teams we had in town this week. These 2 teams had different requirements throughout the week, and CBD was able to meet all of our needs and requests! Multiple people came up to me and commented on how great the food was throughout the week. The CBD staff were so helpful and kind each time I saw them throughout the day, whether they were bringing in coffee or lunch. The presentation of the food, even down the ice, was impressive. The food was SO good, and the quality was fantastic. We never ran out of food, and it was always ready on time for us. We will definitely be using CBD for future meetings!

Sharon Niemann: Catering by Design catered a corporate event for us at the Museum of History in Raleigh. Everyone raved about the food provided for the buffet, and the presentation was very organized and lovely with all the chafing/ buffet dishes. We were delighted with the mouthwatering, flavorful food, and your polite, professional and helpful staff person.

Misty Deyo: I highly recommend Catering By Design. They worked within our budget to create a delicious meal and elegant buffet that all of guests enjoyed. From the initial contact to the next day pick up of supplies, the process was simple and stress-free. Thank you!!!

Tammy Pearson: Catering by Design catered three events in one week for our organization. The catering was wonderful. The delivery was very timely and we had no issues. The contacts at the company were responsive and gave you the info you needed in a timely fashion. The food was nicely displayed and was plentiful. The staff was very professional and extremely nice to work with. We would highly recommend this company for your next event.

Wendy Jones: This catering company is the tops!The waffle breakfast went over so well and the Chicken Florentine was really big hit. Had one person tell me that it was the best catered lunch they ever had and our guest commented that they wish you guys could follow them around to every site they had to go to. You guys have the best food ever. My highest regards to your chefs and entire staff.

Riccobene Riccobene: Excellent food and service with a smile! Highly recommend to cater your next event. You won't be disappointed!

Claire N: I hope this note finds you well. I wanted to reach out to thank you and David for a wonderful evening on Saturday. We had a fabulous time, the food was great, our service needs anticipated by your staff and we felt like we were very special. That only comes from a commitment to excellence and a passion for the experience…great job and mission accomplished. Thank you also for the takeaway food prepared for Harper and Steve as well as Chris’ dad who could not join the fun.You all have been so professional and a joy to work with. I was impressed that David came to our table to say hello…nice touch. I love what you all do and I look forward to seeing your business grow and flourish.

Kyle Doss: Positive:Quality,ValueMy family ordered catering MC: A Fine Catered Affair this past weekend and it was absolutely perfect. From communicating our needs to the food being picture perfect ready to present on arrival, we could not ask for an easier service. We are so thankful we chose MC and will be choosing them again in the future.

Andrew Rindos: Food is average at best. Some items are good, some are bad. Worst steak I ever have eaten in my life, way over seasoned. If this was a $20 meal it would be ok, but for $250 no way.

Lesley Miller: If I could give Mitchell-Casteel a 1,000 star rating, I would!  Everything we have ever ordered--especially the Thanksgiving items--were delicious. Additionally, the staff is amazing to work with. They spent time making sure they understood my specific needs and adapted to provide me exactly what I wanted. We will absolutely continue to use Mitchell-Casteel for family to-go meals and for prepared foods to take with us on trips.

Mike and Ann Calus: Mitchell's catered an event I attended tonight. The food was great. Perfect for the occasion. Fish n chips snacks, burger sliders, salads and a Hostess buffet, soda, wine and beer. The servers were professional and efficient but fun. Especially the young ladies that brought trays of quiche and stuffed mushroom hors d'oeuvres and jello treats.

Erin Wert: Tasting night was wonderful. Great catering company, food was fantastic!

Ras dred: Upscale catering company! Reliable and customer oriented.

Al “Ivory” Dentay: Great food and great work ethic, these guys always put the customers needs first.

Mary Okafo: Great place!

April Sellers-Zoschg: Dear Mitchells Catering- I cannot believe I am just now getting around to this: I wanted to THANK YOU SO MUCH for the beautiful and delicious surprise you brought to us this past Holiday Season. The basket of goodies was DELICIOUS, especially your famous crab dip and house-made croutons. You did an amazing job at our wedding and this was just the cherry on top. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING. We will reach for you when we need catering for a future event!

Ray DeArmitt: HL Catering was the caterer for our daughter's wedding in March. They are phenomenal! All the food was delicious. Several people commented it was "the best wedding food" they had ever had. Their servers were efficient and friendly. One thing that sets them apart is that they build a kitchen on site. The food was so fresh. We had so much fun at our tasting. Everyone was so kind and I cannot recommend them enough. They are amazing! Everyone loved the boozy donuts.

Kari Senter: H&L has catered multiple events at my workplace at different times of the day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack) and they have all been amazing- food, service and presentation all awesome! Even picky eaters were raving!

Keilyn Luers: HL Catering Company is a one of a kind company. Not only do they have the best food compared to the other catering companies in the triangle area in my opinion, but the people also make it all worth it. This field is very fast paced, sometimes stressful, and is not your typical 9-5. However, the people are wonderful, the servers are amazing and hardworking, and I truly felt like a part of family. I worked as a server for them for 4 years before becoming a Sales and Event Coordinator, and I loved working in both roles. As a server, having the flexibility to choose my hours and see a lot of amazing events happen, while making a really great hourly wage, and as a coordinator, working to pull off even more amazing events and learn more about the events industry. The tips are great too! I had to leave due to moving out of state, but I still regularly come back to work events when I can, just because I miss everyone so much. If you have the opportunity to work here, take it! They expect you to work hard, leave all the drama outside of work, and be a good representation for the company. If you can do that, this job is a great fit.

Franklin Finch: Simply outstanding! I would give them 10 stars! The chef and staff were top notch and prepared some of the best food I have ever had in my 30 plus years in the wedding industry. If you are looking for unforgettable food, then HL is the catering group for you. Their attention to detail is so amazing! I had the pleasure of working with them at their first wedding at Pinehill Pavilion this past weekend. I can’t wait until they are back onsite.

Michael and Kieara Wedding: HL was the perfect caterer for our wedding, and I couldn't recommend them enough!HL immediately stood out to us because they didn't simply respond to our inquiry with a list of standard catering options, instead they scheduled a call with us. On that call they asked questions about who we are as individuals, how we met, and they took the time to get to know us. After that call they put together a completely custom menu, just for us. For example, we met in little Italy in San Francisco, so the table bread was sourdough and focaccia. Its the little intentional details like that that made it easy to choose HL before we even did a tasting. Their food is absolutely fantastic, and our guests had so many creative and fun options. HL kept the wedding completely nut free, and even created a custom dish for a guest who is allergic to so much they usually have to pack their own meal for weddings. Their team went above and beyond for us, and we couldn't be more grateful. THANK YOU!

Penni Potter: If I could give HL Catering a better rating, it would be 10! Some of the best food prepared anywhere! I love all the staff too! Highly recommend!

Taylor Bissell: HL worked closely with us for our June wedding to help create a menu that reflected our love of food and accommodated our guests varying dietary restrictions. Everything reflected our personality from a frose station welcome drink, to the burrata cart during cocktail hour and the late night sliders. There was a sudden summer storm that made dinner service more complicated for the team, but they handled it so seamlessly that none of the guests noticed. We have received so many compliments on both the food and service, we couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Tonya Miller: My team and I recently had the opportunity to work with HL Catering at one of our Client's wedding. Miranda and her team were absolutely fabulous! From the time of their arrival until the end of the evening when they were helping us break down chairs at the end of the evening, we could not have asked for better partners on an event. And on top of their customer service, their food was amazing, creative and so good. I would definitely recommend you check out HL Catering Company for your next event!

Jeffrey Peisner: They catered our wedding and did a phenomenal job! If you want memorable food, these are the people you want to work with. The other vendors we worked with for our wedding were thrilled to hear that we hired HL because they know that they are the best in the Triangle, and they were so happy to have an opportunity to eat their food.

Yoon Chi: HL Catering exceeded our expectations!! Starting with the tasting, it was in the kitchen, Houston was there personally chatting with us and explaining his dishes as he brought them out. He went to pick basil from their garden as he prepared food and the smell of the fresh basil is still stuck in my mind! As he spoke, you could tell how much passion he had about food and helping people celebrate their events. After a couple of tastings at other vendors, HL made it easy for us to go with them!Our wedding was even better. The food was hot and moist. We went with short beef rib, salmon, chicken and vegan dishes, apple pudding and hot chocolate/coffee bar to finish. Every guest had nothing but the best to say about the food and preparations. Meredith was on top of everything and was able to adapt to some changes that weren't explained to her. She made it seem like nothing went awry and was so responsive. She was also very friendly during the whole time. She was very flexible with our requests and was willing to work with our ideas and requests.The team was very professional and were perfect! The service was so kind and the whole team was just amazing!! Thank you HL catering, you guys are AMAZING!We can't recommend HL enough. They truly made our wedding special!! 10/5 stars!!

Morgan Greenwood: We hired HL catering for our sit-down luncheon wedding reception (07/24/21) and it was a the most delicious decision we ever made!!! The HL team was so great to work with, they created our dream menu with just our direction of "delicious, fresh, local and veggie-forward." Our tasting with them was so fun and collaborative, a true highlight of the whole wedding planning process! My favorite thing about them was their culinary creativity. They took dishes like chicken salad and made it original, made watermelon taste better than I could imagine, and introduced us to new things like NC shrimp panzanella. Their team is lovely, thoughtful and professional. If you care deeply about the food at your event, like we did, go check out HL!!!!

Ava Maldonado: Great food

Katlin Voigt: After we got engaged in January 2020 we started planning for our November 2020 wedding. I connected with HL Catering at a wedding industry event in January 2020 and really enjoyed their food and how friendly they were in-person.We ultimately chose HL Catering because of the exquisite custom menu they put together to fit our cultures and style...and dietary restrictions! I am gluten free and they were willing to create a custom gluten free menu that lacked nothing - flair, creativity and taste. Our guests would have never known everything was gluten free! They truly helped cultivate a wonderful menu and when we got the chance to finally taste-test the food, we were blown away.Sadly we were unable to have our wedding due to the Governor's restrictions in November and we didn't get to see the full vision of their culinary creations come to life. HOWEVER as a bride who went through the ringer with several Raleigh vendors who were completely ugly during the cancellation process, I was so thankful that HL was accommodating and gracious. They were able to be flexible with us and still help us through the cancellation process that ended up being a compromise for both of us and a win in our eyes.If you're looking for amazing creativity and exquisite food, HL Catering Company is definitely where you want to look. If you want a company that is empathetic, compassion, and treats you with kindness and sincerity, then HL Catering Company is definitely your company!

Stephen Summerall: Houston hosted a fun virtual cooking class for us this evening. He’s personable, fun, and very talented! I’d highly recommend!

Breann Bender: Loved our virtual cooking class! So fun, delicious, and easy to follow!

Heba Salama: Most gorgeous & delicious food!!

Tyla Murphy: Thank you to Houston, Katie and Miranda for hosting an incredible cooking class for our summer interns! Houston and Katie are super knowledgeable and gave cooking tips that our group can use in the future. Our interns had so much fun and our company looks forward to working with the team at HL Catering again!!

Judi Call (Judi T): HL catering was absolutely amazing!!!! I have always enjoyed hosting parties at my home for the last 30 plus years, but for the most part, I have prepared the food for my events/parties on my own. However, due to time restrains, I decided to use HL catering for my daughter's graduation party as per a recommendation from my wedding planner. On a scale of 1-10...I'd rate them a 15!!! WAY EXCEEDED my expectations!I wanted my guests to have great, HOT food and HL did not disappoint!!!! My guests raved at the quality and taste of the food which included pulled pork sliders with slaw, Thai Chicken skewers, tomato and mozzarella skewers with basil and balsamic reduction, asiago stuffed potatoes and sweet potato ham biscuits. DELICIOUS!!!!Miranda was absolutely amazing and did an impeccable job with the menu planning, set-up and rental of all the necessary items needed for the party (linens tables, plates and glassware). The display of the food was absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! And I loved the touch of the menu items written out, framed and displayed on my kitchen island to let my guests know what the food items were. Despite the challenges of the Covid-19, Miranda made this party easy, elegant and efficient due to the requirements that would not allow for servers to be present for parties of my size. I will never cook again for my events/parties!!! Thank you Miranda and HL for a job WELL done. Could not be better!!!

The Meadows: We'll shamelessly say that our whole staff volunteers to work whatever wedding HL Catering is cooking for; their food and staffing are both exquisite. Far from conventional wedding fare, their choices are always creative twists on everyone's favorites: bite sized tacos served on slate trays, donut poppers equipped with icing shooters, opulent and edible tablescapes, and more. We can't recommend Houston and Miranda happen to be some of the easiest, most generous, and thorough vendors in the industry. These would be 5 Michelin stars if we had a say!

Shelby Bickel: I think we can all agree that the worst part about the majority of weddings we go to, is the boring “wedding food” – consistently decent is considered the standard at even high budget weddings. If you’re cool with that, and lots of people are because it is an easy place to cut costs, then look somewhere else, because NOTHING about HL Catering is decent, it is incredible. People are still coming up to me and talking to me about the brussel sprouts. And come on – if someone liked the brussel sprouts that much, imagine how good everything else was.Quality of food aside, HL was a dream to work with. Working with Miranda on a taste menu, making edits based on cost, quantity, etc was super easy and she was literally the sweetest. Then fast forward to the taste test – Chef Houston was there himself going over every single thing, from appetizers to stations to desserts and taking notes to make everything absolutely perfect. Then wedding night – food was just as great as it was when we did our small, family sized trial, which is tricky for 130 guests. On top of that, they sent us home with a beautiful antique basket (courtesy of Houston’s mother, so I am told) full of food from the wedding, which came in so clutch around 1AM after a night of drinking!With a rockstar bench of vendors, it is impossible to say who was the best decision we made while planning the wedding- let’s just say that they were phenomenal and tie for first place with all of our other vendors 😉 I can’t recommend them enough, if you are looking for amazing food and an amazing team to work with – these are you guys.

Mike Forno: The Posh Nosh team delivers everytime! We have used them for multiple corporate functions and they always leave a lasting impression with the guests. I can't recommend them enough.

Betsy Wood: Love every experience I have had over the years with Posh Nosh! Coleen and her team go above and beyond with every event they have ever done for me! Most recently, they catered the most delicious low country boil for us! From the arrival of the team, the easy set up, the friendliness of the entire team- everyone introduced themselves, how they just melded in to our home with such ease to put out and serve delicious and beautiful Hors d'oeuvres, and cooked a fantastic low country boil for 70 people! The bartenders were friendly and so fun for everyone! Then… the clean up!! Just wow!! When they left… the house was spotless! Thank you so much! We could not have asked for more!!!

Sofia: Recently attended an event in Downtown Raleigh where PoshNosh catered and if you're considering hiring them for your event, do not hesitate! They're easily the best caterer in the Triangle if not, beyond. I have never tasted such delicious food. Better selection and flavor than most restaurants even. Persentation and portion size was fantastic. The serving staff went above and beyond and stayed on top of the flow of foot traffic and quickly replenished the supply when things ran out. I have a feeling I'll be talking about their food for years to come!

John Thomas Kong: My dear sweet friend sent us a beautiful and delicious charcuterie box. Everything was fresh and wonderful from the salty prosciutto to the mouthwatering cheeses to the plump blueberries. It was delivered to our front door with Covid protocols observed. If you’re looking for a gift idea, look no further than Posh Nosh. Happy Holidays.

Kate Hurd: Posh Nosh did an excellent catering night at the Raleigh Union Station. Fine food and drinks. Live music. I highly recommend Posh Nosh to cater your next big event or weddings!

celeste martinez: I recently attended a wedding where Posh Nosh was catering and all I can say is that I'm still craving all the delicious flavors they were able to combine and the presentation was very beautiful. Looks like a great investment to ensure one of the most important aspects of your event leaves your guests happy and thrilled for having been there.