Catering Services in Apex, NC | Catering By Design

Make The Day Easy

Your Trusted Apex Caterer

When you need catering in Apex, NC, that takes the stress out of event planning, Catering By Design delivers exceptional catering for any special occasion. We’ve served the Triangle area since 2000, bringing delicious food and impeccable service to weddings, corporate events, special events, and social gatherings. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering at home or coordinating a grand celebration, our team makes it easy to feed your guests well while you focus on what matters most.

Professional Apex Catering for Every Event

Our full-service catering in Apex, NC features custom menus and optional bar service with beer, wine, and cocktails, including:

Wedding catering: We cater ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and morning-after brunches with customized menus built around your big day.
Corporate catering: We handle meetings, seminars, and conferences with full buffets, boxed lunches, and breakfast catering across BBQ, Southern, Italian, and Indian cuisines near Apex.
Social event catering: We create custom menus for birthday parties, graduations, family reunions, and social gatherings of every size.
Holiday catering: We cater Thanksgiving dinners, Fourth of July BBQs, and every seasonal celebration with custom proteins, sides, and desserts.

We Cater To You

Client Testimonials

Great service from start to finish. Delivery was early/on time everytime I have used them. Servers are very professional. Food is excellent.

Christopher Thurow

Catered my wedding and it was absolutely perfect could not have asked for better food and staff

Melanie Wyatt

I used Catering by Design twice this week for business lunches. Food is outstanding, prices are very reasonable and all of the staff are extremely helpful. I look forward to using them in the future for business and personal events.

Bonnie Kidd

Choose Your Catering Format

Select the setup that fits your vision and venue:

Boxed meals offer individual portions perfect for meetings and grab-and-go occasions.
Buffet and station-style service let guests choose their favorites while encouraging conversation and movement.
For formal celebrations like wedding receptions or grand celebrations, plated dinners provide elegant, sit-down dining with attentive service.

Our professional team handles every detail your format calls for, from drop-off delivery to setup, serving, and cleanup.

Seasonal Menus and Featured Dishes

Our rotating seasonal selections highlight the best flavors of each season, from fresh spring salads to hearty winter comfort foods, featuring proteins like chicken breast, beef and seasonal vegetables. Ask about our featured menu items when you reach out for your custom quote.

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Why Apex Residents Trust Catering By Design

We serve Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Morrisville, and we know the local venues, parks, and downtown spaces well enough to plan efficient setup, parking, and load-in. WeddingWire Couples’ Choice and WRAL Voters’ Choice Award recognition backs our service across family reunions, birthday parties, intimate gatherings, and large corporate events.

Here’s what clients love:

Quick quotes: Transparent pricing tailored to your needs and budget.
Dietary accommodations: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly options.
Fresh, local ingredients: Sourced from area suppliers.
Flexible pickup or delivery: Pickup from our Cary location or delivery to your venue.
Professional service team: Friendly, attentive staff with full post-event cleanup.
Vendor coordination: We work cleanly with your other event partners.

Get in Touch for Apex Catering Services

For trusted catering near Apex or food catering near Apex for your next event, call us at 919-444-8341 or complete an online contact form to discuss your ideas, request a customized menu, or schedule a tasting.

Your Safety Comes First

For over 20 years, nothing has mattered more to us than the people we serve.

Regarding the Cyclospora outbreak linked to pre-packaged lettuce: we are working closely with our suppliers to ensure our produce is not affected. In addition, as a precaution, we have switched to shredding whole heads of lettuce instead of using premade salad mixes. Prefer no salad? We’ll swap in another side.