Event Catering in Cary, NC | Catering-By-Design

Make The Day Easy

Your Trusted Cary Caterer

If you are planning a wedding, corporate meeting or social celebration, Catering By Design makes it easy to enjoy your event with our exceptional food and seamless service. Since 2000, we’ve been Cary’s trusted full-service caterer, delivering memorable experiences for weddings, corporate events and social gatherings throughout the area. From intimate neighborhood parties to large-scale celebrations at local venues like Koka Booth Amphitheatre and community centers, we bring decades of expertise and a genuine passion for great food to every event.

Our Catering Services in Cary, NC

We offer flexible catering solutions to fit your event style, guest count and budget:

Wedding catering: We create customized menus for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and morning-after brunches with complimentary private tastings for guest lists of 50 or more.
Corporate catering: From BBQ catering to boxed lunches for meetings, full buffets for corporate celebrations or company breakfast catering for your Cary office, we deliver delicious meals that keep your team focused and satisfied.
Social event catering: Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, anniversary celebration, graduation, family reunion or any social gathering, we craft menus that reflect your vision and accommodate your guests’ preferences.
Holiday catering: Make celebrating the holidays hassle-free with our catering services for your holiday office parties, family get-togethers or dinners.
Full bar service: Our experienced bartenders provide complete beverage service with beer, wine, cocktails and nonalcoholic options tailored to your event.

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

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

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

Melanie Wyatt

Flexible Catering Formats for Every Occasion

Choose the service style that works best for your event. We offer boxed meals for convenient individual servings, stations and buffet setups that encourage mingling and variety and elegant plated dinners for formal occasions. We also provide full-service catering so you can enjoy your event with your guests while we prepare the delicious food, set up, serve and clean up afterward. If you only need the food, we offer convenient pickup at our Cary location or delivery straight to your venue.

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Why Choose Catering By Design for you Cary Event

We know Cary’s venues, parks and community centers, making logistics for events at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, downtown venues and neighborhood gatherings throughout Amberly, Lochmere and surrounding areas smooth. Our local expertise means we understand the unique needs of suburban events and scale our services from backyard parties to large corporate functions.

Here’s what makes us one of the leading catering companies in Cary, NC:

Fast booking and transparent quotes: We provide clear pricing quickly so you can move forward with confidence.
Dietary accommodations: From vegetarian and vegan options to gluten-free and allergen-friendly dishes, we create menus that work for all your guests.
Local sourcing: We partner with local suppliers to bring you fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Full-service support: Our staffed service includes professional servers, bartenders, setup, cleanup and coordination with your other vendors and venues.
Seasonal menus: We feature seasonal specialties and rotating menu options that showcase the best flavors throughout the year.

Contact Us for Your Next Cary Event

Ready to make your next event unforgettable? Contact us at 919-444-8341 or fill out our online form to discuss your vision, schedule a tasting or request a custom quote.