How to Plan Catering for a Holiday Party

1. Build Your Budget and Guest List Before choosing a menu or theme, figure out a head count and budget. These two details will determine your venue options, service, decorations and catering options. Start by estimating attendance and confirming whether your company will cover guests or plus-ones. Once you have a working number, you can … Read more

8 Events That Deserve Catering

At Catering By Design, we believe every memorable event begins with exceptional food and attentive service. Since 2000, we’ve proudly delivered personalized catering experiences to thousands of customers throughout the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle area. Wondering whether your next event could benefit from professional catering? Here are some events where Catering By Design can make a … Read more

How to Ensure Affordable Business Catering While Upholding Quality

With careful planning and consideration, prioritizing cost-saving measures creates an excellent event without compromising quality. Explore the following ways to save money and elevate the attendee experience: Select an Appropriate Food Service Choose a type of food service that suits the atmosphere of your event. Think about the event type and whether it warrants the … Read more

How to Define Your Corporate Catering Needs

Corporate events vary widely. Before you begin researching catering companies, evaluate your event’s agenda and expectations. Focusing on the factors below gives you a clearer picture of your catering needs: Event Type and Attendee Numbers Overall attendee numbers, the event type and venue are key to maintaining your budget. Perhaps you’re organizing a large office party with … Read more

How to Select a Wedding Caterer:

How to Select a Wedding Caterer: To select a wedding caterer, define your wedding vision, guest count, and service style before reaching out; build a shortlist of three to five reputable caterers based on referrals and online reviews; schedule tastings to evaluate the food and menu flexibility; ask about pricing transparency, dietary accommodations, and liability insurance; … Read more

The Secret Ingredient Behind Every Memorable Event: Exceptional Catering

Food has the power to bring people together. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, birthday celebration, festival, or family gathering, guests may forget the decorations—but they’ll always remember the food. That’s why choosing the right food caterer is one of the most important decisions when planning any event. Why Professional Catering Matters A professional catering … Read more