At a glance: Graduation party catering should match your party format and guest count. Catering By Design offers customizable grad party menus starting at $10.95 per person, with delivery, buffet, and full-service catering options across Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill. How to Plan Graduation Party Catering Planning catering for a graduation party gets easier […]

We recently had the honor and privilege of catering the Duke Medicine Resident’s Charity Auction event that was held at the Power Plant’s newly refurbished Boiler Room facility. This rustic event venue is located in downtown Durham’s American Tobacco Campus. The Boiler Room consists of a main pavilion, the great hallway, and a rear horseshoe […]

Your wedding’s cocktail hour is the perfect time for your guests to mingle while the newlywed couple sneaks off to take pictures, regroup and talk about the ceremony and what you enjoyed. It’s also the transitionary period between the marriage ceremony and the reception, so it’s the best time to ease your guests into the […]

During the past two decades, Holly Springs has transformed itself into one of the most attractive communities in the Research Triangle Region. Located in the heart of NC, Holly Springs remains a family-centered community. The town has a great quality of life with numerous outdoor activities featuring the annual town festival, Hollyfest, and 2 golf […]

May is Kentucky Derby month. Will you be gathering friends and family for a Kentucky Derby party? One of our customers has a Kentucky Derby party every year. Kentucky Derby Party Catering Menu   Imported and Domestic Cheese Table to include Cheddar, Herb and Pepper Crusted Montrachet, Swiss French Brie, Pepper Jack Cheeses Assorted Crackers […]

A catered brunch is a wonderful way to celebrate a daytime wedding, company milestone or other special occasion. It also gives you an excuse to enjoy a couple of brunch cocktails with your friends or colleagues. While mimosas are a standard brunch beverage, many other cocktails pair beautifully with sweet or savory dishes. Our guide […]

Short answer: The most budget-friendly catering options are buffet-style meals, boxed lunches, BBQ spreads, brunch menus, and taco or pasta stations. These styles typically run $10 to $25 per person, depending on guest count, service style, and menu complexity. At Catering By Design, our most affordable catering menus start at $10.95 per person. Cheap catering […]

Short answer: The best large party catering ideas combine variety, smart portion planning, and a service style that fits your guest count. Interactive food stations, buffet menus, plated dinners, and customizable spreads work well for any large-scale event, including a 50-guest baby shower or a 500-guest nonprofit gala. Catering By Design has handled events of […]

Pendo, founded in 2013 and proudly built in NC, was formed because of a need to understand product development success. The company’s mission is to improve users’ experience with different types of software. They do this by helping companies measure their own customers’ experience with their existing applications using powerful analytics, in-application user feedback, and […]