Catering Works, Inc. is a premier full-service catering company based in Raleigh, NC, specializing in creating memorable dining experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. Known for their restaurant-quality meals, from passed hors d'oeuvres and elegant entrees to decadent dessert bars, they work closely with clients to customize menus that fit both vision and budget. Their experienced team provides attentive service and venue coordination, ensuring every detail is handled with professionalism and care. Whether for an intimate dinner party or a large-scale celebration, Catering Works delivers delicious food and flawless execution.
We had a wonderful experience working with Catering Works for our wedding at the North Carolina Museum of Art! They are the in-house caterers for the museum, as well as the venue coordinator, and they clearly had so much experience and wisdom hosting weddings. Their open house events were really helpful for trying many different food options. We were really particular about the food and event layout, but also worried about cost. We worked with Hollie for our menu selections, and she was so patient with us making many many alterations and comparing the pricing of different meal plans. We ended up serving short ribs and salmon, and they were both delicious! Julie worked with us and our coordinator through so many different layout options. The museum was an absolutely beautiful space for our wedding, and Catering Works did a fantastic job on the food and venue coordination!
Day-Of Coordinator: Southern Oak Events (Nicole Mayakis)
Photographer: 1828 Collective
Florals: Falling in Lovely Florals
Officiant: Moon Wedding Ceremonies (Kathi Moon)
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K Andrew
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· 9 months ago
I did not use this catering service, but I recently had a visit to a building where they were making a delivery. The catering van crookedly pulled into a handicap spot, blocking the spot and the ramp unloading lines. So, in the pouring rain, I had to try and squeeze my adult disabled son out of our van without hitting the car parked next to us. Please educate your employees and do better.
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Emmalee Manis
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· 9 months ago
I cannot say enough amazing things about Catering Works!!! We had the absolute pleasure of working with their team for our 2025 November wedding and every little detail was immaculate.
We had originally hired them for our wedding when we were getting married at a venue in Raleigh, which ended up closing shortly after our booking, but Catering Works did not hesitate to ensure they were still part of our day even through the transition of booking a new venue. And although a lot of the preparation stations were different from our original venue to the new venue, they stepped up to ensure we still had a 5 star experience for us and our guests, making it work no matter where our big day was taking place. Their ability to pivot with us and still provide support throughout was so appreciated.
As for the staff itself, we worked with Nicole, who ensured every detail from the bar needs to appetizers, small plates, late night snacks, desserts, and the main course were thoroughly thought through from start to finish. Even after hundreds of emails back and forth and phone calls, she was incredibly kind and gracious throughout answering every small question with enthusiasm.
We not only enjoyed the amazing food, but the staff as well. They were an incredibly kind group and made everyone feel welcome and acknowledged throughout cocktail hour and the reception.
We cannot recommend Catering Works enough to any future brides/grooms as well as any other major life events where amazing food is a necessity!
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Dan Ford
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· 10 months ago
Sharing my experience using Catering Works for a small 10 person dinner party. From the first call to picking up the meal the staff at catering works were so professional, helpful, and they created a wonderful dinner. It’d be easy to brush aside small orders when you have many large events to do but Pam helped me create a menu to create a nice dinner for my mom’s birthday. The process was simple, they were responsive and the day of pickup the staff were ready with a delicious meal. My guests raved about the food. I just wanted to acknowledge the staff onsite Saturday during pickup. They were loading 4 trucks of large catering orders and yet they were ready with my tiny order. They ensured everything was there and packaged to safely transport to my home. I highly recommend them for your next private dinner or event.
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Brianna Brandsen
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· 1 year ago
Okay, so it's been four whole years since our wedding, but honestly, the memories of the food and service are still crystal clear – and still make our mouths water! We seriously hit the jackpot with Catering Works. They absolutely crushed it and made our big day even more perfect.
Let's talk about the food first – it was beyond perfect. We had 4 passed horderves during cocktail hour, all delicious, especially the duck corn cake. A server came out to us and our bridal party with a tray for us to nibble (plus our signature cocktails) while we took photos, which was truly appreciated because we never had time to eat until then.
Each dinner dish/side was a winner. Like, truly restaurant-quality. Being a Maryland girl, I'm always hypercritical of crab cakes outside of Maryland 😂, but I was truly impressed that I could have a high quality crab cake away from my roots on my wedding day. Our guests still bring up how amazing the meal was, and honestly, so do we! It wasn't just "wedding food," that has become typical at weddings.
Desserts and cake? Oh. My. Goodness. They looked incredible, but tasted even better! We had a two tier cake and a mini dessert bar so we could have a variety. We had gluten free chocolate cookies (my favorite), fruit tarts, macarons, caramel bites, strawberry shortcake (husband’s favorite); seriously, all the sweets were absolutely top notch.
Beyond the deliciousness, the service was just phenomenal. The team was super professional, always there when you needed them, and genuinely nice. They built a plate for us so we could mingle with our guests and came back to a much needed meal. They handled everything so smoothly with my dad's alpha gal allergy and we didn't have to lift a finger. That meant we could actually relax and soak up every moment of our wedding day, which was priceless.
The most meaningful part was the end of the night before we left our venue (The Meadows at Firefly Farm, highly recommend 😍) was the gift basket we were given full of a variety of desserts from our dessert bar, and slices of our wedding cake because we never had time to eat dessert AND a bottle of champagne. Talk about a personal touch, we were so impressed and felt truly cared for.
It's pretty rare for something to leave such a strong, memorable mark after so long, but our caterer totally did. We still rave about them. If you're planning a wedding and want food that'll be talked about for years, desserts that are divine, and service that's absolutely flawless, Catering Works is where it's at. They made our wedding day foodie dreams perfect, and we're forever grateful!
