Catering By Design

Catering By Design Catering by Design is a well-loved award-winning catering company serving the greater Raleigh area of North Carolina. Schedule an appointment today!

Catering by Design has proudly served Cary, Raleigh, and Durham for over 25 years. 🎉

From weddings to corporate events, we've got you covered! 🍽️

WeddingWire Couples' Choice + WRAL Employer of the Year 2025. 🏆

Call 984-468-5550 to book! We have over 30 years of experience in corporate, social, wedding catering and party planning. We are known for our flexibility, affordability, excellence in fo

od and service that moves our customers to send thank you notes time after time. Your menu or ours we will work within your budget.

Smoked brisket and cornbread muffins make any reception feel like home.We catered a wedding reception at Daniels Ridge w...
08/30/2026

Smoked brisket and cornbread muffins make any reception feel like home.

We catered a wedding reception at Daniels Ridge with a Southern buffet; here's a sneak peek at the menu:

Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres:
🧀 Imported and domestic cheeses with crackers
🍗 Bacon-wrapped chicken bites with buffalo ranch

Buffet Dinner:
🥗 Baby greens with strawberries, candied walnuts, and feta
🫛 Lightly seasoned fresh green beans
🧀 Creamy mac and cheese bar with toppings
🥩 Carving station smoked BBQ beef brisket
🌽 Sweet cornbread muffins with butter

Brisket or mac and cheese, what's your first plate? 👇

Top-notch is the only way to describe this reception spread. We catered a wedding reception at Carolina Grove; here's a ...
08/29/2026

Top-notch is the only way to describe this reception spread.

We catered a wedding reception at Carolina Grove; here's a sneak peek at the menu:

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres:
🦀 Petite crab cakes with lemon aioli
🌯 Spring rolls with Thai chili sauce
🥩 Beef portobello stack

Dinner Buffet:
🥗 Baby greens with candied walnuts, mandarin oranges, and cranberries
🍗 Stuffed chicken breast in roasted garlic cream sauce
🍝 Penne pasta with spinach and basil cream sauce
🥩 Carving station beef tenderloin
🍞 Dinner rolls and butter

Stuffed chicken or beef tenderloin? Which entree are you picking? 👇

Back-to-school mornings are easier with quiche on the table.We catered a back-to-school breakfast at Grace Christian Aca...
08/28/2026

Back-to-school mornings are easier with quiche on the table.

We catered a back-to-school breakfast at Grace Christian Academy; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
🥚 Cupcake quiche, tomato spinach feta and bacon spinach swiss
🍓 Fresh cubed fruit
🧁 Assorted mini muffins

Quiche or muffins, what's your breakfast pick? 👇

Wedding welcome parties hit different with a fiesta spread.We catered a wedding welcome party at Cary Park Pavilion with...
08/27/2026

Wedding welcome parties hit different with a fiesta spread.

We catered a wedding welcome party at Cary Park Pavilion with a fiesta buffet; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
🫘 Black beans
🍚 Cilantro lime rice
🍗 Chicken with onions, peppers, and cilantro
🥩 Steak with onions, peppers, and cilantro
🌮 Flour tortillas
🧀 Shredded cheddar, sour cream, and guacamole
🍅 Pico de gallo
🌽 Tortilla chips with salsa and queso

Chicken or steak tacos? Which are you building? 👇

Donor appreciation events deserve a spread that says thank you right.We catered a donor appreciation event for St. Andre...
08/26/2026

Donor appreciation events deserve a spread that says thank you right.

We catered a donor appreciation event for St. Andrews; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
🍞 Grilled Tuscan, pita, and focaccia breads
🫒 Hummus, spinach artichoke, and tomato basil spreads
🧀 Imported and domestic cheeses with fruit garnish
🍗 Parmesan-crusted chicken bites with apricot mustard
🌯 Spring rolls with Thai chili sauce
🦀 Miniature crab cakes with lemon aioli
🥩 Beef portobello stack

Crab cakes or chicken bites, which app is winning? 👇

Award ceremonies call for food that's easy to grab between handshakes.We catered the Caswell Awards Ceremony for the NC ...
08/25/2026

Award ceremonies call for food that's easy to grab between handshakes.

We catered the Caswell Awards Ceremony for the NC Office of State Human Resources; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
🌯 Turkey and provolone pinwheels
🥒 Cucumber finger sandwiches
🥪 Pimento cheese finger sandwiches
🍢 Fruit kebobs

Pinwheels or finger sandwiches, what would you grab first? 👇

Another staff favorite menu, another meeting done right.We catered a meeting for NC Realtors; here's a sneak peek at the...
08/24/2026

Another staff favorite menu, another meeting done right.

We catered a meeting for NC Realtors; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
🥗 Seasonal greens with house vinaigrette
🍅 Tomato basil chicken
🥔 Rosemary roasted red potatoes
🥦 Steamed broccoli
🍞 Dinner rolls

Tomato basil chicken or a fresh salad? What's calling your name? 👇

A bridal shower spread should feel just as fresh as the flowers.We catered a bridal shower at The Glass Box in Raleigh; ...
08/22/2026

A bridal shower spread should feel just as fresh as the flowers.

We catered a bridal shower at The Glass Box in Raleigh; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
🧀 Imported and domestic cheeses with fruit garnish
🍞 Assorted crackers
🍓 Fresh cubed fruit with sweet yogurt sauce
🥒 Chilled marinated grilled vegetables
🥚 Cupcake quiche, Florentine and ham & Swiss
🥐 Petite croissants with chicken salad
🥪 Pimento cheese tea sandwiches
🍖 Prosciutto with goat cheese and fig jam crostini

Quiche or tea sandwiches, what are you reaching for first? 👇

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Cary, NC
27511

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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