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 […]

Planning a big event can understandably be very stressful. Whether it’s a wedding, large corporate lunch or holiday party, we’ve all been there. There are the usual things to consider — like the guest list and the venue — and then there’s the food. Event food should be delicious, and you’ll want to consider various preferences, allergies […]

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 […]

Are you excited about Halloween? It’s right around the corner! It’s a great time of the year for yummy and creative sweets and treats. That’s why in today’s post we are going to share one of our favorites. The recipe below for Monster Candy Bark is something kids of all ages will love, and adults […]

It’s the best time of year! The holidays are in swing, and if you’re planning a last-minute holiday or New Year’s Eve party, you might be stressed trying to come up with ideas to have a fun and original gathering. Rest assured! Catering By Design has 23-plus years of experience delivering exceptional holiday menu ideas to please any crowd. Holiday Catering Menu […]

Fall will be here in a few weeks! The days will be getting longer, the weather will start to get cooler and all the autumn flavors will be in full force. It’s by far not only my favorite season, but my fave wedding season as well! There is just something magical about a fall wedding. […]