The Tastiest Caterers in Raleigh

Poblano's Tacos and More

★★★★☆ 3.8 (29) • $$

"Food Truck Time: Poblano's Tacos and More at Tapline Growler The nachos are a great menu item to split if you are looking to snack while consuming beer(s). We chose to top our nachos with a mix of chorizo and chicken. Looking at past pictures it looks like this item has doubled in size which would be expected if you are paying $10. The nachos themselves were okay, I wish there were a tad more toppings but it did the trick for a snack item."

Comfort Cuisine

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"We hosted our son's reheasal dinner in Durham last weekend. Maggie Radzwiller and her crew performed a flawless experience for us and all of our almost 100 guests. Pefect menu, seamless service, and an nonstop can-do attitude made it one of the best nights of our life.All her menu ideas, wine selection, and room set up were exceptional. We would highly recommend Maggie and her crew for any special event."

Ole NC BBQ

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (14)

"Enjoyed this place a lot tonight. Stopped in here while visiting my grandad from out of town. I love North Carolina style barbecue and this place was great. The pulled pork and chicken was delicious. Also the hush puppies were awesome. We will definitely visit here again in the future."

Andia's Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.7 (394) • $$

"The ice cream is incredible. The creme brulee ice cream gimmick is what I came for but the manager came out and bruleed it without notifying me and I was quite disheartened not to have gotten to see the show lol. But all in all, the ice cream comes pre packaged from their facility so it's not customizable, but vanilla bean is visible in it and the combo was incredible. $6. The cake batter, rose pistachio and ube were also fantastic. Rich, creamy, flavorful, and unique. I'd recommend this spot for sure! I was just a little emotional driving 26 min to see my ice cream get brulee'd without me. :("

Napper Tandy's Public House and Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (53) • $$

"Loved my lunch here yesterday with my dad. We were seated right away and the place was packed. They offered a brunch menu, which apparently is served on Sundays from 11-2. We ordered fish and chips, a lager and a chocolate avalanche. The chocolate avalanche was delish, tasted like a chocolate martini. The fish and chips were perfect! The fish was fresh and crunchy, the fries were crispy and delicious as well. Our server Parker was wonderful along with the server who was assisting him. We will definitely be back to try the brunch and a Ruben too! It was such a great dining experience!"

El Jefecito

★★★★☆ 4.2 (61)

"Food Truck Time: El Jefecito at TapLine GrowlerThese tacos are delicious! Tacos are $3.50 each or 3 for $10. We tried the steak, hash, chorizo, cauliflower and fish. All of these were so tasty, I couldn't pick a favorite. I can't wait to try this food truck again soon."

Andia's Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.6 (158) • $$

"Went here for dessert. I was too full, but wanted to try this place. They are nationally known. There was so many flavors! I was in heaven and everything I sampled was good! I decided to get the Rose Pistachio and it was delicious!!! There was a long line but it went by fast. There were seating inside and outside. Also you are able to take a pint of the ice cream, some come prepared with a cooler and ice!! So if you're in the area, stop by and give it a try!!!!!"

Donovan's Dish

★★★★★ 4.8 (36)

"Donovan's Dish is fantastic. Think of a meal delivery service except this is a local option that is already prepared and you just have to thaw it and throw it into the oven. My favorites so far have been the black bean & sweet potato enchiladas, meat lasagna, boneless beef braised short ribs and and pimento cheese stuffed chicken. This company delivers but you can also pick it up fresh or frozen. I can't wait to try more entrees."

Pomegranate Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.6 (63)

""Like eating at a delightful Persian friend's house..."This hole-in-the-wall is REALLY tucked away and hard to find. There are some other things to be aware of upfront: not many choices (3 rice variants and 3 stew-like main dishes), only accepts checks & cash, basically no indoor seating, and limited hours (close at 6:30pm, and closed completely on Sundays and Mondays).That said, it's very much like going to your friend's mom's house for dinner. The owner was WONDERFULLY nice to us and really treated us like honored guests for coming. She let us sample all the dishes before buying and gave insightful comments (no meat, no frozen or canned ingredients, nothing fried, everything cooked that day). The place really looked like a slightly larger than home kitchen, and she had the food simmering right there. Sanitation score was a great 99.5. But most of all, we really felt welcomed.We had all the available dishes: basmati rice, a lentil rice mix, a bean & rice mix, pomegranate stew (with walnuts), an eggplant stew, and a beet stew. I have to say- EVERYTHING was great! Everyone in my family loved the food. I especially liked the pomegranate stew and the bean & rice mix, but everything was delightful. The owner even gave us 2 extra dishes (including one off-menu soup) just to say she appreciated our business.Price is $11.95 for a rice dish and a stew (including tax). That may sound high, but the quantity was HUGE. I was absolutely stuffed at the end, and I'm a huge eater. Dishes also came with a small piece of bread and a Hershey's chocolate- some reviewers mocked this, but I thought it was a nice touch.Although there's no indoor seating, there's a decent courtyard right next to it that'd be OK for outdoor picnicking.In terms of just getting there, Oliver's directions were right- drive to the back of New Hope Commons (passing OfficeMax on your right) and then turn left. It's basically right there, but nearly impossible to see from any street.If you want to feel like you're being welcomed to a nice Persian lady's home for dinner (albeit for takeout), this is a place you should try."

815 Gourmet Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (43) • $$

"14 of us showed up right at opening on a Saturday. Even though the weather was beautiful, the parade we were supposed to be at was rained out. So... early lunch and some drinks. The woman who was working was working hard, making sure our food was coming out, drinks were taken care of. While there was a little bit of a wait, it was nothing that was upsetting... because... 14 people. A good local place, and if you're looking for something fancy, this isn't the place. If you're looking for really good food, this is the place. They even have a food truck, if that tells you how legit they are. This place is well worth the experience. Thank you Megan for being so good!!"

Red Hot & Blue - Morrisville

★★★★☆ 3.7 (76)

"Went to Red Hot and Blue for lunch because the hotel I was staying at had a coupon for $10 off of a $25 purchase. It's a fast casual restaurant, where you order your food at the counter, pay at the register, and seat yourself. I ordered the Tennessee Triple, which gave me a choice of 3 meats and 2 sides. I ended up getting brisket, burnt ends, and pork ribs for the meats, and fries and mac and cheese for the sides.The mac and cheese was gooey with super overcooked pasta, but it wasn't bad. Fries were hot, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and well seasoned. Definitely the better of the two sides. The meats were pretty good. The ribs were fall off the bone tender, the flavor of the rub wasn't too strong, and they were pretty fatty. The burnt ends were nice and fatty, and not too burnt. They were drenched in a sweet sauce. The brisket had good flavor, but was a bit dried out. The sauces on the table were decent, my favorite was the mild mojo.Not bad considering it came out to $15 after using the coupon."

Catering Works

★★★★★ 4.7 (43) • $$

"Our company has been using Catering Works for YEARS. I am not the one who orders, but have been the happy recipient of a variety of their offerings. Favorites for me are their crab dip and their corn dip...YUM. From sandwiches to full turkey and ham holiday dinners, they have always delivered taste and quality for our company."

Piper's in The Park

★★★★☆ 4.3 (106)

"I decided to try this place out since our church has used them multiple times to do box lunches for some of our meetings. I got the fish sandwich and slaw. It was pretty good. I'd like to try some other things on their menu."

From The Ashes

★★★★★ 4.5 (13)

"Had the chicken tenders with Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was chessie and delicious! The tenders were perfect. Will be coming back to try more of the menu."

PoshNosh Catering

★★★★★ 4.5 (13)

"Omg, the food. I can't think of a better description. If you need a caterer whose food might just make you want to hire them to cook for you permanently, Posh Nosh could be it. My review is based only on observation of the catering itself and the food the caterer made on-site. Over the holidays I had the fortune of attending small dinner parties catered by Posh Nosh. Both times there was a person from the caterer in the kitchen preparing the food while the guests stood around, chatted and watched. Despite having to dodge guests looking over his shoulder, each chef kept his composure, pleasant demeanor, and willingness to answer the endless questions. A big plus for the hosts and hostesses: As the chef worked, he cleaned up after himself and us, even picking up stray plates and putting them out of sight. The food was incredible. Although there are several menu items, both hosts picked similar options. The portobello mushroom dumplings with the ever so slight hint of hot pepper in the sauce was excellent. While the chicken and the beef tenderloin were being kept warm in the oven, we watched the chef make the warm spinach salad with the roasted garlic, pepper, and spices, and tried to figure out how he knew when to add a pinch of this or that and the order in which he did it. The fresh green beans were prepared exactly right, again before our curious eyes, with their crunch and delicate flavor intact. The chicken and beef were cut in small enough slices so as to allow everyone to have a couple of slices without feeling guilty. Both were so tender you barely needed a knife. The desserts, a fruit torte, and a bittersweet chocolate and salted carmel ganache, were both a perfect counterbalance. I wish I had written down the ingredients for both as he was describing them to me. I have no idea if all the food prepared by Posh Nosh is this good, or if all their caterers are as pleasant and as service-oriented as the two from my experiences, but if they are a reasonable representation, then I'll definitely start here when I need a caterer."

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.9 (16)

"Came here in a Sunday afternoon for some ice cream and it was a wonderful experience! Very clean shop with fresh toppings and thick and creamy ice cream full of flavor. They had dairy free, coconut and salted caramel flavors. Staff is friendly and helpful."

The Great Room At Top of the Hill

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"I had my wedding ceremony and reception here and our first lunch as a married couple the next day. The staff is fabulous! They made our event beautiful and stress free (and that's a bride's point of view!) every detail was perfect and food and drinks were fantastic. I can't say enough good things about The Great Room... If you are having a party or just want to grab a bite to eat in Chapel Hill, The Great Room at the Top of the Hill is the place to go!!"

The Picnic Basket Catering

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)

"Though I haven't been to their on-site location, I have worked with the Picnic Basket on a handful of occasions; these were for catered functions at a previous job. I first met Eric (if memory serves me!) when he stormed the office to introduce himself to the event planner/coffee-orderer (raises hand: yes, I was that minion). He's the marketing/general go-to guy at the Picnic Basket. He was talkative, confident, and a little pushy. He really wanted us to try their food. I decided to hard-ball; they company had its annual "cleaning day" coming up. On cleaning day, we purged our offices and then stuffed our bellies, usually with pizza. I asked whether he'd be willing to cater the event gratis. He seemed a little daunted when I told him it would need to be full lunch for 50+ employees, but finally agreed. They didn't disappoint. Eric himself showed up ahead-of-time to deliver and set up an assortment of sandwiches, a bowl of pasta salad, another of fresh fruit, etc. He also brought plates, napkins, and silverware. I was impressed at the amount of food and the care he took in setting up, considering they weren't making a dime off of us that day. The level of service encouraged me to add The Picnic Basket to the list of caterers that I rotated through. I used to fax my order in, but they now offer the convenience of ordering online! The food is fresh, though certainly not gourmet. I'd definitely recommend them for casual get-togethers."

Mrs Lacy's Magnolia House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (57)

"We heard this place is awesome and it is! My friend is visiting from out of town so we met for lunch. Everyone is very friendly. We each ordered a salad sampler. Mine had potato, macaroni, and chicken salads plus pimento cheese (which has an up charge). All of them were delicious! We also ordered apple crisp and cheesecake. I would prefer to have apple pie but it was good. The cheesecake was yummy.I would definitely go back! Just a warning: it gets very busy!"

Redstart Foods

★★★★★ 4.9 (16)

"Matt's food is AMAZING! We've ordered for a catered party two years in a row. The food and service has been perfect. We really like that he has a lot of options for vegetarians, gluten-free and dairy-free. Ask him for extra harissa - it's mind blowing!!!"

Taste Of Soul Catering

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7)

"Not only is catering offered but an eatery in mom & pop style of good old fashioned southern soul food dishes.My husband & I have dined here for lunch but this time the gathering for birthday celebration. A smaller footprint - the gathering but a cozy space -about 60 people & space was tight but comfortable. The place is clean with very strict food handling a preparation. The food was fresh - serving Fried & Baked Chicken fried fish rice & gravy string beans candied yams slaw -plus honey bun cake tea punch & water. During regular operating hours- ribs neck bones collards beans etc available almost every day. The location is about 8 miles from I85 exit Dabney drive exit -Henderson NC - also close to the Raleigh NC road. This is a small owner business- not frilly or fancy but good old fashioned favorites!!!"

Sage & Swift Gourmet Catering

★★★★☆ 4.1 (11)

"Love Amy; her background, commitment to hard work and perseverance. As a personal chef who only does smaller caterings, Amy and staff are my send too for larger events.Chef Zacki"

On Board Charcuterie & Catering

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"Absolutely the BEST charcuterie and graze boards, hands down! I've ordered 4-5 times now, and I'm always blown away by the care in the selection of cheeses, meats, and other accompaniments, and how absolutely beautiful the layout is. Tiana takes the time to put things near each other that pair well - like certain fruits next to certain cheeses - so that you're eating intuitively even if some of the items are new to you. Plus she takes careful consideration of allergies and likes/dislikes to personalize your board, and she even makes themed boards for holidays or your own personal function! I ordered an Easter board this year and it was SO dang cute... the Brie had bunny ears! I really can't say enough wonderful things about how amazing these boards are."

So Good Pupusas

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"I stumbled upon this food truck at a grand opening event at Black Bright. This visit was my first time trying El Salvador Pupusas. Oh my goodness, what a burst of flavor and comfort in every bite. I ordered the Chicken and the queso, which was a 5 out of 5 taste. Keep in mind, I don't have anything to compare this to, but so far - the best-tasting new food/flavor experience for a food truck experience. The service here was approachable and polite. Fell a bit short in explaining the preparation to me as I had many questions because I wasn't familiar with the food. It was only $5. There wouldn't have been a huge loss if I disliked the Pupusas. I loved it!"

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (278) • $$

"I ordered a lamb entree and a side order of a cauliflower salad. I picked up my order. The staff seems pleasant. The dining area seems outdated and could use a cleaning. I got my food home, and it turned out that they gave me someone else's food. Very disorganized here. I had a pretty good lamb gyro, but this wasn't my order. The restaurant did call me to warn me of my order a few times but didn't leave a voicemail. I returned the following day for a refund since my order was more costly than what I ended up with."

Southern Harvest Catering Company

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"Tom, Lisa, and the entire Southern Harvest Team truly treated us like family from the moment we met them and constantly went above and beyond to make sure every single aspect of our wedding menu was perfectly tailored to our vision and budget. Tom arranged for us to attend MULTIPLE private tastings and was extremely helpful in offering up suggestions about what kinds of dishes/setup would work best for our venue and guest count. With his help, we selected a southern/local menu that guests absolutely RAVED about. On the day of the wedding, the entire Southern Harvest team treated my partner and I like royalty, frequently checking on us to make sure we had drinks and food and making sure that we were being completely taken care of. They even personally served us at the beginning of dinner so we wouldn't have to go through the buffet line and packaged up to-go boxes for us so we'd have dinner for the next day. Several guests remarked on the Southern Harvest team's warmth and hospitality, so I know our guests were also treated to an evening of amazing service. By choosing to work with Southern Harvest, we literally saved THOUSANDS of dollars (compared to what we would have spent if we had gone with one of the bigger catering companies in the triangle area), but the quality AND presentation of food, service, and professionalism could not have been topped. It was such an honor to have a catering team who made us feel so cared for and celebrated. Seriously, hire these folks! Our wedding day was made so special because we did!"

Che Empanadas

★★★★★ 4.5 (131) • $

"You got to check in via Yelp to get 20% off your first order. I think I was the first one to use it since the friendly cashier didn't know how to honor it, she ended up saying she'll just give me the discount though she thought a QR code needed to be scanned. This place is one of many stalls within a building. The ambiance of the entire place was hip, trendy, lively on a Sunday noon. Ordered 5 kinds of empanadas to go: carne, Jamon y queso (ham and cheese), kale and mushroom, pollo (chicken) and Al limon (with lemon). You can pick to get chimichurri or habanero sauce, I got the former. I had to wait for 3 hours when I got back home to VA Beach before I could try these empanadas but boy, they were worth the long drive! Every flavor was delicious! Love the chimichurri sauce! Packaging for to go was in a box made of egg carton material, kept them warm!"

Meat & Graze

★★★★★ 5 (13)

"I love Meat and Graze! Whenever I'm craving a good charcuterie board, they're my go-to. The owners are so nice and amazing. They have lunch options with different cheeses and fruits, and it's delicious. I recently bought a board from them for a charcuterie party I was attending, and it was a huge hit!"

Catering By George

★★★★★ 4.8 (9)

"If you are looking for some good down home cooking, there are two great places located right near NCCU and this is one of them.. The chicken here and the greens are very good, and of course George is always fun to talk to.....Definitely a place I would recommend...."

Eden's Vegans

★★★★★ 4.6 (37)

"Omg everyone. Eden's Vegan restaurant is a hidden gem in the south! My husband and I happened to stumble upon it while down in Garner on a Sunday and I am SO GLAD we did. We aren't vegetarians or vegan but we do love food. At first I saw on the door you needed reservations but the owner ushered us in no problem. They are taking COVID precautions seriously (yes, still, in 2023). Do not be alarmed by this. You can still dine in no problemo! There were so many yummy options and it's done buffet style. I loved the fake Salisbury steak (better than the meat stuff I've had for sure). The Mac and "cheese" was also amazing. Included were drinks and desserts. I loved every single thing on both of our plates and I cannot wait to go back! Highly recommend if you are vegetarian or vegan or just like food. There's a Facebook where every week they let you know the menu for the following week."

Haulin' Hog

★★★★☆ 3.5 (6)

"The best food truck in Goldsboro! The BBQ is second to none. They also have brisket on Tuesdays, and they have BBQ chicken (every day, I think). Breakfast is available as well (and they have a fried bologna sandwich with egg and cheese). Check it out for lunch....you won't be disappointed!"

Zacki's Culinary Creations

★★★★★ 5 (20) • $$

"Wanting to have an in home birthday celebration I came across Zacki here on yelp, what an amazing experience. Not only did Zacki teach us some how to make some delicious culinary creations, she filled our evening with stories about her life and adventures over the years. Zacki is truly one of a kind, her master of food and flavors paired with her zest for life makes for a magical experience. I highly recommend her and truly hope to have the opportunity to have another perfect celebration with her."

L'Arepa

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (10)

"I checked out L'Arepa on ,my lunch break when they had a stand open for the Raleigh Bluegrass Festival. Now my bar for Arepas is pretty high. This is because I have visited Guasaca in Raleigh/Durham a few times and indulged in their stupendous arepa creations. I ordered one chicken and one beef arepa. They were both $8 a piece (quite pricey for what you get).Eating an arepa at Guasaca must be like listening to music for the first time and that music is the Beatles or Mozart, then comparing the rest of the music you hear to what you heard the first time. In other words...after consuming Guasaca arepas the offerings at L'Arepa simply didn't measure up. I thought they were bland and really nothing else other than meat and cheese inside a pocket. I know the Gluten Free option will appeal to some, but for me, the arepas here were a let down."

Kales Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (20)

"I have been wanting to try Kales kitchen ever since I learned about them on social media. They are a pop-up restaurant so they do not have regular business hours. When you follow them on social media you will be updated when they will be open. From the pictures that I see online there is typically a long line to get a plate unless you go during the late night hours. Luckily Kales kitchen just started posting pre-orders to prevent their customers from having to waiting in long lines. With this process the info regarding the menu & number to text is posted on their IG account. I placed my order by text and paid for it by cash app. Unfortunately the business had some issues with their equipment so orders couldn't be picked up on the original pickup day. I wasn't notified until a couple of hours prior to the start of the pickup times.On the rescheduled pickup day. I did not get notified until about 2.5 prior to my pickup time. The business is located in a shopping plaza near NCCU and Rally's. When I did arrive to get my food it was ready and I did not have to wait in a long line. My food was hot and was still hot 45 minutes later. I ordered the chicken wings over rice with Mac and cheese and greens as my sides. The business is called the home of the heavy plate and I see why. The box was literally heavy and packed with food. I had enough for several meals. The food was so good. The rice and gravy was good. The chicken was seasoned well and fell off of the bones. The mac was cheesy and tasted good. The greens were ok and could have been cooked longer. Outside of the late texts about pickup times that can prevent you from planning your day the process wasn't bad. Overall the food was amazing. It has been stated that they are working on ways to make the process better so hopefully that helps."

Low and Slow Smokehouse

★★★★☆ 4 (147) • $$

"A hidden gem in the area with super yummy food. While the wait was roughly 45 mins it was completely worth it. The chicken was cooked to perfection & the Cole slaw reminded me of back home (252) The cornbread wasn't anything to write home about but it also wasn't bad. The highlight of my visit was the low and slow queso."