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Catering companies in Durham, NC
TopCaterers lists 11 catering companies serving Durham, NC. 2 offer drop-off, 1 offer buffet and 1 offer plated dinners. Dietary coverage: vegan (2). Compare them below, or send one request and get quotes back from up to 5 of them.
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| Caterers listed | 11 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Drop-off (2), Buffet (1), Plated (1), Full service (2) |
| County | Durham |
| City population | 283,506 |
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A closer look at catering in Durham
Durham has 11 caterers listed on TopCaterers, all of them based in the city. Most of them take on corporate events (7 of 11), with weddings next (6). Specific cuisines include Southern (2), Cajun and Creole (1), Latin American (1) and Mediterranean (1); the other 6 don't name one, so describe the menu you want when you ask for quotes. Service styles mentioned include cocktail receptions (4), full-service (staffed) events (4) and boxed lunches (3). Dietary tags: vegan (3), gluten-free (2), vegetarian (2) and allergen-friendly (1).
Events
- Corporate events 7
- Weddings 6
- Graduations 3
- Funerals and repasts 2
- School and church events 2
- Baby showers 1
- Birthday parties 1
- Holiday parties 1
Cuisines
- Southern 2
- Cajun and Creole 1
- Latin American 1
- Mediterranean 1
- Sandwich and deli 1
- Soul food 1
- Taco 1
Service styles
- Cocktail receptions 4
- Full-service (staffed) events 4
- Boxed lunches 3
- Buffets 3
- Drop-off delivery 3
- Individually packaged meals 3
- Plated dinners 3
- Bar service 2
Dietary
- Vegan 3
- Gluten-free 2
- Vegetarian 2
- Allergen-friendly 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 11; one caterer can carry several tags. 8 also describe their food as American.
More North Carolina cities with caterers
- Raleigh 26 caterers · 21 mi
- Greensboro 14 caterers · 50 mi
- Winston-Salem 12 caterers · 76 mi
- Charlotte 23 caterers · 121 mi
Catering by event in Durham
Catering in Durham: common questions
How many caterers serve Durham?
11 caterers are listed for Durham, NC on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in North Carolina, Raleigh has 26, Greensboro has 14 and Winston-Salem has 12.
What cuisines are available in Durham?
Listings serving Durham are tagged Southern (2), Cajun and Creole (1), Latin American (1), Mediterranean (1), Sandwich and deli (1), Soul food (1) and Taco (1). The other 6 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Durham cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: corporate events (7), weddings (6), graduations (3), funerals and repasts (2), school and church events (2) and baby showers (1). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Durham?
Use Get free quotes on this page. The form asks for the event type, rough guest count and city, plus optional date, service style and budget per person. We pass it to up to 5 matching caterers that serve Durham, and they reply to you directly. It is free and there is no obligation. Leave “Also ask for sealed bids” ticked and up to 8 caterers can also send a sealed bid with a total and per-person price.
Which caterers in Durham deliver without staff?
2 of the 11 caterers listed in Durham offer drop-off catering, where food arrives hot in disposable chafers with serving utensils and the caterer leaves. It is the cheapest way to feed a group and needs no gratuity or staffing charge. Filter the results on this page by “Drop-off” to see only those companies.
Can caterers in Durham handle dietary restrictions?
Yes. Of the caterers listed here, 2 offer vegan menus and 1 offer vegetarian menus. Give final allergy and dietary counts at least two weeks before the event. For a guest with celiac disease, ask specifically about separate prep surfaces and utensils rather than just gluten-free ingredients, and for strict kosher or halal observance ask which certifying body the kitchen works under.
How far in advance should I book a caterer in Durham?
For an office lunch or small drop-off order in Durham, NC, 1 to 2 weeks is usually enough. For a large corporate event allow 2 to 3 months, and for a wedding allow 9 to 12 months, since the best caterers in any metro book their Saturday dates first. December and the May-June graduation window are the hardest times of year to book late. Many caterers will take rush orders inside 72 hours for a fee, and repast catering is routinely arranged in under 48 hours.
How much does catering cost per person?
Nationally, drop-off trays and boxed meals commonly run about $15 to $30 per person, a buffet with setup about $25 to $55 per person, and a full-service event with staff and plated or stationed food about $50 to $150 per person or more. The three things that move the number most are service style, protein choice and guest count. Drop-off is cheaper than full service because there is no staffing, rentals or gratuity. Below roughly 40 guests, most caterers charge a flat minimum instead of a per-head rate.