Catering By Design

Catering By Design Catering by Design is a well-loved award-winning catering company serving the greater Raleigh ... Your menu or ours we will work within your budget.

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

Our hearts are full after reading this kind note from Tracy S.โœจ   "Our hats off to the chef for today's lunch. I always ...
07/02/2025

Our hearts are full after reading this kind note from Tracy S.โœจ

"Our hats off to the chef for today's lunch. I always get multiple positive comments on how good the food is and great selections, however, they were exceptionally fond of the Chicken Florentine, how tender and delicious it was. Wanted to say thanks again!!!!"

These words fuel our passion to keep cooking up amazing experiences! Our team puts their heart into every dish. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ

Have you tried our Chicken Florentine? Drop a ๐Ÿ— below to let us know what you think!

06/30/2025

Fill in the blank: A party isn't complete without ________.

Our vote? Good food! But we're a bit biased ๐Ÿ˜‰

Other solid options:
๐ŸŽต Dance floor hits
๐Ÿน Signature drinks
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Your favorite people
๐ŸŽ‰ That one friend who gets everyone dancing

What's your must-have party essential? Drop your answer below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Weddings are always magical! Today we celebrate Madison & Jay at Oaks at Salem! โค๏ธ  Here's a peek at their Southern-insp...
06/29/2025

Weddings are always magical! Today we celebrate Madison & Jay at Oaks at Salem! โค๏ธ

Here's a peek at their Southern-inspired feast:

Starting with tasty bites:
๐Ÿž Fresh grilled Tuscan bread
๐Ÿซ“ Warm pita & focaccia
๐Ÿซ• Hot spinach artichoke dip
๐Ÿฅœ Creamy hummus
๐Ÿ… Fresh tomato basil spread

The main event:
๐Ÿฅฉ Tender pulled pork (3 sauces to pick from!)
๐Ÿ— Memphis-style chicken that'll make you swoon
๐Ÿฅฌ Green beans with bacon (because bacon makes everything better)
๐Ÿง€ Our famous white mac & cheese
๐Ÿฅ– Fresh dinner rolls with butter

Plus a garden-fresh romaine salad with house-made ranch & balsamic dressing ๐Ÿฅ—

To Madison & Jay: Here's to good food, great love & endless happiness! ๐Ÿ’•

Drop a ๐ŸŒณ to send love to the happy couple!

06/27/2025

Want custom menus so good even Grandma will say 'slay'

Here's what gets Grandma's approval:
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Fresh twists on classic favorites
๐Ÿฅ— Local ingredients that shine
๐ŸŒŸPresentation that wows
๐Ÿ‘Œ Service that feels like family

Plus, we'll help you plan a tasting that's almost as fun as the big day!

Tag your maid of honor below๐Ÿ‘‡ Let's create a menu worth talking about!

Bringing Southern comfort to Cotton Inc today!   Check out what's fueling their meeting: ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป  Fresh garden greens with a...
06/25/2025

Bringing Southern comfort to Cotton Inc today!

Check out what's fueling their meeting: ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป

Fresh garden greens with all the fixings + our house vinaigrette & homemade ranch
๐Ÿ– Pulled pork (3 sauces to pick from!)
๐Ÿฅ– Fresh buns for perfect sandwiches
๐Ÿ— Memphis-style chicken that'll make you swoon
๐Ÿง€ Our famous mac & cheese
๐Ÿซ˜ Hot baked beans
๐ŸŽ Fresh fruit medley
๐Ÿฅฌ Country green beans with bacon

Good food makes meetings better! ๐Ÿ‘Œ

๐Ÿ“ž Want to power up your next corporate lunch? Call us: 984-468-5550

06/24/2025

What's the one food that makes an event 10x better?

We all know there's always that ONE dish that has people coming back for seconds (or thirds, we don't judge!)

Maybe it's:
๐Ÿง€ Mac and cheese
๐Ÿ— Wings
๐ŸŒฎ Tacos
๐Ÿ– BBQ
๐Ÿฅจ Soft pretzels

Tell us your must-have party food in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Celebrating Asuka & Hunter and creating wedding magic at Daniels Ridge! โค๏ธ  Here's a peek at their elegant menu:  Starti...
06/22/2025

Celebrating Asuka & Hunter and creating wedding magic at Daniels Ridge! โค๏ธ

Here's a peek at their elegant menu:

Starting with fancy bites:
๐Ÿง€ Carefully selected imported & domestic cheeses
๐Ÿ‡ Fresh seasonal fruit
๐Ÿฅ– Assorted crackers

The main event:
๐Ÿฅ— Mixed baby greens with strawberries, feta & candied walnuts ๐ŸŸ Honey garlic glazed salmon that'll make you swoon
๐Ÿ— Bacon & Gouda-stuffed chicken with pesto cream
๐Ÿฅ” Rosemary roasted red potatoes
๐Ÿฅฌ Fresh green beans with roasted red peppers
๐Ÿฅ– Warm dinner rolls with butter

Plus two house-made dressings: balsamic & apple cider vinaigrette ๐Ÿฅ—

To Asuka & Hunter: Your menu choices are as perfect as your love story! ๐Ÿ’•

A perfect menu to help celebrate a perfect couple at Montague Lake! ๐ŸŒŠ  Here's the menu that's making this special moment...
06/21/2025

A perfect menu to help celebrate a perfect couple at Montague Lake! ๐ŸŒŠ

Here's the menu that's making this special moment even better:

Starting with light bites:
๐Ÿฅ– Fresh pita bread
๐Ÿง„ Creamy hummus
๐Ÿฅ— Cool tzatziki dip
๐Ÿฅฌ Crisp veggie sticks

For the main feast:
๐Ÿฅ— Greek salad loaded with feta, kalamata olives & fresh veggies
๐Ÿ— Tender lemon chicken breast
๐Ÿค Mediterranean shrimp that'll transport you to the coast
๐Ÿš Fragrant rice pilaf
๐Ÿฅฌ Green beans with tomatoes & onions (made the Mediterranean way!)

All served with our house-made balsamic vinaigrette

Thank you for letting us help celebrate you: Here's to your love story! ๐Ÿ’

Drop a ๐Ÿซ’ below to send love to the happy couple!

Bringing Italy to Debra's house tonight! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น  Here's what's cooking in our kitchen: Starting with the good stuff: ๐Ÿฅ– Fresh...
06/15/2025

Bringing Italy to Debra's house tonight! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Here's what's cooking in our kitchen:
Starting with the good stuff:
๐Ÿฅ– Fresh grilled Tuscan bread
๐Ÿซ“ Warm pita & focaccia
๐Ÿซ• Hot spinach artichoke dip
๐Ÿ… Tomato basil spread
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Roasted red pepper hummus

The main event:
๐Ÿ— Hand-breaded chicken parmesan
๐Ÿฅ˜ Baked manicotti with spinach & alfredo
๐Ÿฅฌ Fresh veggie medley
๐Ÿฅ– Garlic bread that'll make Nonna proud

Plus a garden-fresh Italian salad with house-made vinaigrette ๐Ÿฅ—

When your guests say "That's amore!" you'll know why ๐ŸคŒ

๐Ÿ“ž Want to host your own Italian feast? Call us: 984-468-5550

Making wedding magic at the NC Botanical Gardens for Shayna & Xander! ๐ŸŒฟ  Here's a peek at their southern-inspired menu: ...
06/14/2025

Making wedding magic at the NC Botanical Gardens for Shayna & Xander! ๐ŸŒฟ

Here's a peek at their southern-inspired menu:

Starting with fancy bites:
๐Ÿž Fresh grilled Tuscan bread
๐Ÿซ“ Warm pita & focaccia
๐Ÿง€ Homemade pimento cheese
๐Ÿซ˜ Creamy hummus
๐Ÿ… Fresh tomato basil spread

The main event:
๐Ÿท Tender pulled pork (3 sauces to pick from!)
๐Ÿ— Memphis-style chicken that'll make you swoon
๐Ÿฅฌ Green beans with bacon (because bacon makes it better)
๐Ÿง€ Our famous white mac & cheese
๐Ÿฅ– Fresh cornbread muffins with butter
Plus a garden-fresh salad with house-made ranch & balsamic dressing ๐Ÿฅ—

To Shayna & Xander: Here's to good food, great love & endless happiness! ๐Ÿ’•

Drop a ๐ŸŒฟ to send love to the happy couple!

06/13/2025

Did you know most couples barely touch their dinner at their wedding?

We get it, you're busy soaking in the love & dancing the night away! That's why we created our special gift bags for newlyweds ๐ŸŽ

Inside each personalized bag, we pack fresh portions of your wedding menu favorites.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Former brides, what's your take - did you get to eat at your wedding?

Address

132 Kilmayne Drive
Cary, NC
27511

Opening Hours

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

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