North Carolina-Outer Banks

Need Caterer ASAP!!!

Help! I'm having my wedding at the Wild Horse in a month (10/8) and we just had to fire our caterer b/c he wasn't resonding to us at all! It's a small wedding (about 65 people) and what we've decided on is something along these lines:

Cocktail Hour:
Crab Cakes
Fruit and Cheese Platter

Dinner:
Salad
Smashed Garlic Potatoes
Macaroni and Cheese
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Steak
Brocolli or Seasonal Vegetable

We also have a budget that NEEDS to stay under or at $30/person.

Please help!

-Emily

Re: Need Caterer ASAP!!!

  • edited December 2011
    We're using Lone Cedar Cafe. Its on S Nags Head. Ours was more ilike $40pp, but Amy is really awesome and will work with you to help you stay within your budget. 
  • jendem8jendem8 member
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    We're probably using Argyles.  We're at about $40 a head (before taxes/gratuity), but we have more food.  Debra can probably work with you to stay in your budget.
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  • seashells12seashells12 member
    Third Anniversary 10 Comments
    edited December 2011
  • edited December 2011
    We are using Tommys Gourmet Market in Duck for our cocktail hour.  We are having mini crab bites, fruit and cheese platter and other items as well.  They are also doing our rehearsal dinner (italian themed).  Ask for Lucinda and she might be able to do that menu for you.  I know she can do the cocktail hour. 

    We are having a BBQ reception from High Cotton BBQ and it is VERY reasonably priced if you are willing to change your menu.  We are having bbq chicken and pork bbq. 

    Good Luck!!!! 
  • edited December 2011
    ORTEGAS!!! Call Lisa 252-473-5911  They will work with you and there food is amazing!! I needed to stay under $26 perperson and they did it! they also include plates,linen napkins, sliverware and servers
  • JAK33JAK33 member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_north-carolina-outer-banks_need-caterer-asap?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:598Discussion:3259f3ef-330b-42de-9402-de0dc6ce7de8Post:ef861ae3-c985-431f-b379-83b71416de80">Re: Need Caterer ASAP!!!</a>:
    [QUOTE]ORTEGAS!!! Call Lisa 252-473-5911  They will work with you and there food is amazing!! I needed to stay under $26 perperson and they did it! they also include plates,linen napkins, sliverware and servers
    Posted by enichole22[/QUOTE]

    2nd Ortega'z!  I LOVE the food and Lisa. 
  • rebecca2929rebecca2929 member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    We used Red Sky and our menu consisted of...

    Artichoke Dip
    Cheese/Crackers
    Fruit
    Breadsticks
    Chicken Skewers
    Shrimp Skewers
    Beef with Rolls
    Veggie Skewers
    Rice
    Mac N Cheese

    All for $32 pp.
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  • edited December 2011
    I cannot say enough good things about Red Sky.  We use them for family events every summer and also used them for rehearsal and reception.  Our guests still talk about the food they had at our wedding.

     We decided to serve the mac and cheese to the kids . . . but i think every adult was trying to get their hands on it.  So your guests will love it.  We did crab cakes.  Ahi Tuna, steak with blue cheese, sushi and so much more.  For rehearsal they did a cheese grit station that was amazing.  The owner, Wes will work with your to make sure you have exactly what you want.
  • llilleyllilley member
    100 Comments Second Anniversary
    edited December 2011
    Try emailing Emily at Black Pelican.  She is great to work with and will try to do what she can with your budget!
  • varedbirdvaredbird member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I second Emily at the Black Pelican.  She was great to work with.  Food was excellent, as was the service. 
  • edited December 2011
    I loved Red Sky too.  We went extravagent on food since we only had 16 guests but I'm sure they would work with your budget. I think ours was about $60-$65 per person. 
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  • argylesargyles member
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    I would like to speak with you about your wedding dinner. You can contact me at your convenience. 252-267-7325. I am sorry you are in this position. This should not have happened to you on this special time. It just added to the stress. Maybe I can help you to smooth it out. Sincerely, Debra, Argyles Restaurant
  • bemily912bemily912 member
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    Thanks everyone SO much! You've given us a lot to think about now we have to decide!

    -Emily
  • tenaismstenaisms member
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    I second Lisa at Ortega'z.  Our caterer bailed on us a week before the wedding and they were able to help us and the food was great and so reasonably priced.  We loved working with her and her husband Marcello and we had them also cater a fish fry for a pre-wedding cookout...best fried fish ever!
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