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.

Cocktail hour and dinner both got the full treatment for this one.We catered a dinner event at Courtyard Marriott Parksi...
09/05/2026

Cocktail hour and dinner both got the full treatment for this one.

We catered a dinner event at Courtyard Marriott Parkside Town; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
Cocktail Hour
🥪 BBQ pork sliders
🌯 Vegetarian spring rolls with sesame ginger
🦀 Miniature crab cakes with lemon aioli

Dinner Buffet
🍗 Herb-roasted bone-in chicken
🐟 Grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce
🥦 Sautéed vegetable medley
🥔 Red skin mashed potatoes

Call to talk through a custom menu for your event 📲 (919) 481-2366

Kennel club luncheons call for real Italian, not takeout trays.We catered a luncheon for Alamance Kennel Club at the Jim...
09/04/2026

Kennel club luncheons call for real Italian, not takeout trays.

We catered a luncheon for Alamance Kennel Club at the Jim Graham Building; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
🥗 Caesar salad
🍗 Chicken parmesan
🧀 Four-cheese baked ziti
🥦 Sautéed vegetable medley
🥖 Garlic bread

Chicken parmesan or baked ziti, which plate are you building? 👇

A tennis tour still deserves a real spread between matches.We catered VIP hospitality for the PPA Tour at Cary Tennis Ce...
09/03/2026

A tennis tour still deserves a real spread between matches.

We catered VIP hospitality for the PPA Tour at Cary Tennis Center with a Greek menu; here's a sneak peek at the menu:
🥗 Romaine, tomatoes, feta, banana peppers, red onion, and kalamata olives
🫙 Balsamic vinaigrette
🍋 Greek lemon chicken breast
🥩 Beef tenderloin tips with red w**e demi-glace
🍚 Steamed herb rice
🥙 Quinoa salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, feta, and lemon herb dressing
🫘 Marinated garbanzo bean salad
🍅 Mediterranean green beans, tomatoes, and onions
🫓 Pita and hummus
🥕 Assorted cut veggies

Save this menu for your next themed event.

Conference days go better with quiche instead of a granola bar.We catered breakfast for the 2026 Employment and Labor La...
09/02/2026

Conference days go better with quiche instead of a granola bar.

We catered breakfast for the 2026 Employment and Labor Law Conference at McKimmon Center, here's a sneak peek at the menu:
🥚 Cupcake quiche, tomato spinach feta
🥓 Cupcake quiche, bacon spinach swiss
🍓 Fresh cubed fruit
🥓 Bacon
🧁 Assorted mini muffins

Tomato spinach feta or bacon spinach swiss quiche, which one wins? 👇

Marsala sauce turns a meeting lunch into something worth looking forward to.We catered a meeting for UL Solutions, here'...
09/01/2026

Marsala sauce turns a meeting lunch into something worth looking forward to.

We catered a meeting for UL Solutions, here's a sneak peek at the menu:
🥗 Seasonal greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots
🫙 House vinaigrette
🍗 Pan-seared chicken marsala
🍝 Penne pasta tossed with portobellos and roasted peppers in basil cream sauce
🍆 Hot marinated grilled vegetables
🍞 Dinner rolls

What's the one side dish you'd never skip? 👇

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? 👇

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Cary, NC
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