Catering By Design

Catering By Design

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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. ๐ŸŽ‰

From weddings to corporate events, we've got you covered! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

WeddingWire Couples' Choice + WRAL Employer of the Year 2025. ๐Ÿ†

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

09/26/2026

Simple and elegant doesn't mean small, this reception menu proves it. ๐Ÿ˜‹

We catered a wedding reception at Montague Lake, here's a sneak peek at the menu:
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
๐Ÿ… Caprese skewer with balsamic drizzle
๐Ÿง‡ Miniature chicken and waffle with honey drizzle
Dinner Buffet
๐Ÿฅ— Mixed baby greens with fresh strawberries, feta cheese, and candied walnuts
๐Ÿซ™ Balsamic vinaigrette and apple c***r vinaigrette
๐Ÿฅ” Rosemary roasted red potatoes
๐Ÿซ› Fresh green beans with roasted red peppers
๐ŸŸ Honey garlic glazed salmon
๐Ÿ— Chicken stuffed with sundried tomatoes and portobellos with Vermont white cheddar
๐Ÿž Dinner rolls with butter

Call to start planning your reception ๐Ÿ“ฒ (919) 481-2366

09/25/2026

Breakfast sandwiches solve more meetings than they get credit for.

We catered a breakfast meeting for Glidewell Dental, here's a sneak peek at the menu:
๐Ÿฅช Egg and cheese biscuit
๐Ÿฅช Sausage and cheese biscuit
๐Ÿฅช Bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit
๐Ÿฅช Vegan sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich
๐Ÿฅช Bacon, egg, and cheese on a gluten-free biscuit
๐Ÿ“ Fresh cubed fruit
๐Ÿฅ” Fried breakfast potatoes

Classic bacon, egg, and cheese or something else off this list? ๐Ÿ‘‡

09/23/2026

Cheesy grits belong at every breakfast meeting; that's not up for debate.

We catered a breakfast meeting for Koerber Pharma; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
๐Ÿณ Scrambled eggs
๐Ÿฅ“ Bacon
๐Ÿง€ Cheesy grits
๐Ÿฅ Country biscuits with butter and jelly

Cheesy grits or a biscuit, what's your non-negotiable? ๐Ÿ‘‡

09/22/2026

A fresh spread makes any committee meeting a little better. ๐Ÿฅ—

We catered an activities committee meeting for NC Sheriffs Association; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
๐Ÿฅ— Seasonal greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots
๐Ÿซ™ House vinaigrette and homemade ranch
๐Ÿ– New England pot roast
๐Ÿฅ” Red-skinned mashed potatoes
๐Ÿซ› Fresh green beans with red peppers
๐Ÿž Rolls and butter

Call to check availability for your next meeting ๐Ÿ“ฒ (919) 481-2366

Photos from Catering By Design's post 09/21/2026

A good mocktail should get the same attention as the cocktail next to it.

ย Yesterdayโ€™s bar setup included a blueberry lemonade mocktail made with house-made syrups, garnished ahead of time so itโ€™s ready the second the rush hits.

No oneโ€™s waiting on a drink just because they skipped the alcohol.

Mocktail or the real thing, what are you reaching for first?

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09/21/2026

Taco bars never miss at a McKimmon Center event. ๐ŸŒฎ

We catered an event for NCWOA at McKimmon Center with a South of the Border buffet, here's a sneak peek at the menu:
๐ŸŒฎ Chicken tacos with flour tortillas and taco shells
๐ŸŒฎ Ground beef tacos with flour tortillas and taco shells
๐Ÿฅฌ Lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, and sour cream
๐Ÿซ˜ Black beans
๐Ÿš Cilantro lime rice
๐ŸŒฝ Tortilla chips and salsa

Chicken or beef tacos, which one are you building? ๐Ÿ‘‡

09/20/2026

A wedding reception with a carving station? Now that's a menu worth celebrating. โœจ

We catered a wedding reception at NC Realtors; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
Hors d'Oeuvres
๐Ÿž Grilled Tuscan, pita, and focaccia breads
๐Ÿ… Hummus, tomato basil, and hot spinach artichoke dip
Buffet Menu
๐Ÿฅ— Mixed green salad with carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes
๐Ÿซ™ House vinaigrette and homemade ranch
๐Ÿ— Pan-seared chicken marsala
๐Ÿฅ” Red-skinned mashed potatoes
๐Ÿ† Hot marinated grilled vegetables
Carving Station
๐Ÿฅฉ Rosemary-roasted NY strip loin with balsamic onion marmalade, horseradish sauce, and whole grain mustard
๐Ÿž Dinner rolls and butter

Save this menu for your next reception.

09/19/2026

Breakfast for dinner might be the best decision a couple ever made for their reception.

We catered a wedding reception at Montague Lake with a breakfast for dinner theme; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
Hors d'Oeuvres
๐Ÿฅ– Biscuit station with Southern-style biscuits and miniature garlic cheddar biscuits
๐ŸŒญ Turkey sausage and pork sausage gravy
๐Ÿฏ Assorted jams and honey butter
Breakfast Buffet
๐Ÿง‡ Chicken and waffles with maple syrup
๐Ÿฅ“ Maple pepper bacon
๐ŸŒพ Grits with butter
๐ŸŽ Spiced cooked apples
Omelet Station
๐Ÿณ Omelets with chopped tomatoes, cheddar cheese, chopped ham, diced onion, salsa, hot sauce, red peppers, spinach, bacon, and mushrooms

Chicken and waffles or the omelet bar, where are you headed first? ๐Ÿ‘‡

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132 Kilmayne Drive
Cary, NC
27511

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

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