NC Wedding Catering Checklist and Guide
BOOK catering 9-18 months in advance, or as soon as you have your wedding venue secured
BUDGET FOR YOUR BAR this varies by type of alcohol, but one drink per person, per hour is the general rule of thumb
COCKTAIL HOUR plan appetizers
DINNER STYLE choose buffet, plated, action stations, family style or a combination
SPECIALTY DIETS include vegetarian and allergy friendly menu items
EXTRA RENTALS may be needed for dinner and dessert service; be ready to ask your providers
LATE NIGHT SNACK for your dancing guests is a big hit
VENDOR MEALS should be provided for your wedding team
TAX AND GRATUITY must be added if not already in the quote
Day One NC Wedding Catering Spotlight – HL Catering
Meet Houston and Katie, the humble husband and wife duo behind HL Catering. Houston Loper graduated from culinary school at the Art Institute of Atlanta, but his love of cooking and all things cuisine originated in the family kitchen. Chef Houston’s inspiration stems from a childhood surrounded by women with an appetite for amazing cooking. His passion for food only grew while working at the famous Atlanta Fish Market.
Today, HL Catering company is known for outstanding taste and cutting edge presentation from passed hors d’oeuvres and appetizers to the main course and desserts. As the Triangle continues to expand, so has NC’s reputation for being a home of good eats and foodies. Chef Houston says “more and more of our clients want food at their events to be elevated which allows us to push ourselves creatively.”
Raleigh Wedding Caterers with a Fine Dining Touch
As a fourth generation Raleighite, Katie has helped make HL Catering feel at home within the NC wedding industry. Her professional experience in business and events and natural attention to detail has quickly made HL Catering a sought-after service.
Katie and Houston know that on the day of your wedding, the catering team only gets one chance to get it right. Houston says that they always take pride in providing excellent food and service and never cut corners in order to provide couples and their guests the best experience. HL Catering has served every style, from Southern to French to Indian to Persian-inspired menus. Chef Houston loves to add a taste of the couple’s heritage to their wedding day menu and will customize to complement you and your partner’s unique taste buds.
Above: Burrata salad with heirloom tomatoes and compressed melon drizzled with lemon infused olive oil and a balsamic vinaigrette.
Above: Crispy soft shell crab over sea island red beans, purple eyed peas and Anson Mills grits.
Above: Roasted lamb over a sweet potato puree with broccolini and morel mushrooms.
Support HL Catering During COVID-19
Support NC wedding caterers during the coronavirus pandemic. HL Catering is offering weekly dinner delivery! Orders will be due Sundays by 5pm and will be delivered Wednesdays. To place orders, email sales@hlcatering.com or call 919-675-1854 Bored at home? Take one of HL Catering’s virtual cooking classes! Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. for the month of May, Chef Houston will be offering virtual cooking classes for kids, be sure to sign up! You can also support HL Catering by following and sharing them via social media @hlcateringco or writing them a google review (only if you’ve actually experienced their service).
