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About Catering By Design
Based in Cary, Catering By Design works with couples planning weddings throughout Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Palm Venue & Catering and The Matthews House. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Raleigh-Durham
How much does wedding catering cost in Raleigh-Durham?
Catering in Raleigh-Durham typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Raleigh-Durham?
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Wedding venues near Catering By Design
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Palm Venue & Catering | 1.1 mi |
| The Matthews House | 1.2 mi |
| Chatham Station | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Catering By Design to each venue listed on Lazo.
Raleigh-Durham weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° | 32° | 21% | 4:46 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Feb | 56° | 34° | 21% | 5:21 PM | 5:56 PM |
| Mar | 63° | 40° | 23% | 6:48 PM | 7:22 PM |
| Apr | 73° | 49° | 20% | 7:13 PM | 7:48 PM |
| May | 80° | 58° | 21% | 7:36 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Jun | 87° | 66° | 23% | 7:54 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 70° | 24% | 7:53 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 89° | 69° | 23% | 7:29 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Sep | 82° | 63° | 19% | 6:47 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Oct | 73° | 50° | 16% | 6:04 PM | 6:38 PM |
| Nov | 63° | 40° | 17% | 4:30 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Dec | 55° | 34° | 19% | 4:22 PM | 5:02 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Raleigh Durham International Airport (11.2 mi from Raleigh-Durham). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Raleigh-Durham.
Getting to Raleigh-Durham
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| FAY Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | 56 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| PGV Pitt-Greenville Airport | 71 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 130 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Richmond | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Virginia Beach | 166 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Washington DC | 233 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Raleigh-Durham; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 132 Kilmayne Dr, Cary, NC 27511, USA
- Where
- Cary · 8 miles west of central Raleigh-Durham
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Cakes & Desserts
- In Raleigh-Durham
- One of 149 wedding caterers we list · 10 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (919) 568-5856
- Website
- Visit site
From Catering By Design's website
“Hire Catering By Design for full-service catering near Raleigh. We serve weddings, corporate events, and private parties with custom menus and skilled staff.”catering-by-design.com
- Services they list
- Plated dinners, Buffets, Food stations, Bar service, Tastings, Rehearsal dinners, Service staff
- In business since
- 2000
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Around Cary
- Nearest venue
- The Palm Venue & Catering, 1.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 40 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 10 within 3 mi, 46 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 37 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville
Distances are straight-line from Catering By Design; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Raleigh-Durham.
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