Cook Shack

it was just phenomenal!! They are so easy to work with, overly delicious food, caring, and timely!! It’s not just a company you’re booking- Austin the owner is there throughout the process and has the best humor and he is just fantastic. You won’t regret going with Cook Shack!! Our guests are still walking about the food. ☺️

od. Our personal favorites were the bacon-wrapped scallops and the grilled vegetable skewers! The service was also excellent. The wait staff served our plated dinner efficiently for our 200 guests so no one had to wait long for their food and the bar lines moved quickly with ease. All of the bartenders and servers were kind and courteous, and the whole night ran smoothly. We also love that we were able to have an ice cream sundae bar with the very cute trailer/cart Cook Shack offers. The ice cream was delicious and a big hit with our guests! Tracey was lovely to work with during the planning process and was great with communication and coordination! We highly recommend Cook Shack and were we to get married a second time, we’d call them up again!

your groom has a gravy boat of ranch at your table! We had a BBQ themed dinner & the food was amazing! We cannot recommend them enough!

our various questions. With the extensive and delicious menu, it was really appreciated that we could do a tasting with another couple to try different items, all of which were so so good! Tracey and the Cook shack team were flexible and helped us figure out great options for our guests with dietary restrictions. Needless to say, the food was incredible and the entire team was so great during our wedding, making sure that we ate and our guests with dietary restrictions got their special meals. Everyone was RAVING about the food, saying it was the best food they’ve had at a wedding! Cook shack even sent us home with neatly packed leftovers and an extremely thoughtful gift!

ompliments from our guests about the food! I definitely recommend hiring Cook Shack for your wedding or event!

ting with another couple and we all got to choose several things and try everything as a group. Their food was fantastic and so were the desserts. They sent us home with so much leftover food just for the tasting! Between our tasting and our wedding, Tracey was extremely responsive and professional, and always answered any questions we had. The food and staff were fantastic the day of the wedding. Everyone raved about the food and the dessert (they made a crazy good cheesecake and chocolate mousse). Would highly recommend.

menu is extensive, the food was AMAZING, the staff was so friendly and professional, and they are very reasonably priced! We got so many compliments from our guests and they truly made sure that we were taken care of on our wedding day. I am beyond pleased with our experience and 10/10 recommend them!

day was AMAZING and all of our guests were raving about how delicious everything was. Very reasonably priced as well compared to other caterers we talked to. We can't say enough good things about Cook Shack and the service they provided. Highly recommend!

and and I took one look at their extensive menu and knew we wanted them to be a part of our event! Friends and family that attended our party are still raving about the asiago chicken, brisket and roasted vegetables and several even showed up at our house the next day for leftovers!! The dessert selections were delicious! Coordinating the dinnerware and linen rentals through Cook Shack made logistics much more seamless. Definitely recommend this caterer for your next event!!

. They were the first and only caterer we met with- after our first interaction and tasting with them we knew we needed to look no further! Our guests are still raving about how amazing the food was at our wedding and we could not agree more. Their service and food were both top notch and we highly recommend them to anyone who is still looking for the perfect fit.

taff went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. They were kind enough to save us food from cocktail hour so that my husband and I could eat before entering the reception. They also sent us home from the wedding take out boxes so that we could eat that night in the hotel. Tracey was thorough and knowledgeable about our rental company and venue which made planning the reception a breeze. We highly recommend using this catering company.

e service totally surpassed my expectations from start to finish for the day. I even had a guest tell me it was the most well-run wedding they had ever attended, and I think that is largely attributable to the Cook Shack team. I also wanted to make a special shout out to Austin and Tracey, who made the tasting and planning process completely seamless. The Cook Shack team is some of the kindest people I have ever met. They helped make our wedding day so special, and I would ABSOLUTELY recommend them to anyone! Thank you Cook Shack team, you will always have a special place in our hearts for all that you did to make our wedding day amazing!!

ention to detail throughout our reception was amazing. The food is amazing and plentiful, and they make sure you as a couple get to enjoy the food on your big day as well. The staff even packaged up hors d’oeuvres from our cocktail hour for us to take on our transportation with us as we took our wedding party photos after the ceremony! We especially loved that they packaged up two meals (along with a very kind wedding gift) for us to share at home together once the party was over! Anyone in the area getting married should put reaching out to Cook Shack at the top of their to-do list. They are hands down one of our favorite wedding vendors and the reason we have received so many compliments from guests!

they’d send me a quote over. 17 days after sending my menu ideas to them I was told that after reviewing the other wedding they had planned that day they wouldn’t be able to take on another event...even though I was told initially that they were available. Word of advice, don’t get your hopes up with this company. Their food may be delicious but their customer service is lacking.

I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Beyond just serving up delicious food (have I mentioned it was delicious?) the staff is very helpful, responsive and a joy to work with. On the day of they made sure my husband and I were well fed, and even gave us our own to-go containers afterwards. I had a couple family members at the wedding with specific meal requests and CookShack helped them without hesitation. I will forever recommend CookShack to anyone looking for a caterer.

ave us lots of options on what we could use our deposit for. My original venue was the complete opposite so I was worried to reach out. They worked with us and ended up letting us use our deposit towards our rehearsal dinner the day before our wedding instead of using them for our actual wedding day as our new venue had food included. To me, this was extremely understanding of the situation in the world and says a lot about the type of people working here!!!!! To top it off, they added some veggies to the meal to make it more complete. Again, I can not say enough good things about cook shack, simply amazing!!!

ce were absolutely amazing and they helped make our reception so special! Austin and his staff even went above and beyond to help us fix a wedding cake mishap! They made everything so easy and stress free throughout the entire evening. I would not hesitate to use them agian, and I would absolutely refer them to others!

ry chickens we've tasted in our lives, and don't even get me started about the sides. All of our guests were impressed and really enjoyed everything and everyone left full and happy :) (and that's saying a lot because we had 350+ people attend)! More importantly the Cook Shack team was AWESOME - so organized and on top of everything. Austin is the warmest person you'll ever meet and Tracey was such a pleasure to work with! I can't say enough good things- I recommend them to everyone now- you will NOT be disappointed (make sure you get the homemade pita chips and buffalo chicken dip- it's a crowd favorite). THANK YOU COOK SHACK <3

hing you want it to be. They even helped us get our ice cream bar!

husband, and my family. Tracey was so easy to communicate with during the planning process and she was prompt in sending updated quotes and answering questions. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious and our guests raved about it! Cook Shack was great to work with and every single food we tried was delicious! We would highly recommend them!

"tastings" from Caterers, they cooked us an entire meal of the items we wanted to taste. They even sent us home with leftovers! They really made us feel welcome in their kitchen. Leading up to the wedding day, they helped with some last minute changes/additions (we added a cheese display and a water station for guests outside due to the hot weather) and they were extremely accommodating. The day of, our guests were raving about the food! Especially the Mac & Cheese. Cook Shack allowed us to combine all of our favorite southern food along with our love of Mexican food. Who would have thought that would be possible?! Austin made sure my husband and I ate too. The minute we sat down at our table, he came over and asked us what we would like to eat. We said everything and he brought over plates full of a little bit of everything! I'm so thankful for that. They are professional, friendly and know how to cook a darn good meal. I highly suggest hiring them not just for a wedding, but for any catering event you could possibly need! I know I will.

e they knew we wouldn’t get a chance to eat. The food....omg I can’t say enough about the food. My husband and I didn’t get a chance to taste the meatballs during cocktail hour and everyone was raving about them. I emailed Tracey and they made us a little batch of them. I’m trying to figure out now how and when I can use Cook Shack again. I would highly highly highly recommend them for ANY event you have!!! Amazing food and service.

considering. They served the bride/groom before others and then guests went up for food allowing us to have time to eat. The owners are so nice! Cons: we got lasagna instead of pasta with white sauce/chicken (hubby hates lasagna) but it was still tasty. And they said they would have to go containers for the out of town guests to take food home and they did not. Just one big container of lasagna. And we asked for blueberry lemonade and ended up with plain lemonade which was also still good. These reasons are the only ones for not getting 5 stars!

y FAR the best value anywhere around! Their food is incredible, tastes like your mom's home cooking (everyone at our wedding was raving about the brisket!) and their staff is so incredibly sweet and accommodating. They will go out of their way to make sure you have exactly what you want and PLENTY of it. These guys are wonderful, you won't regret hiring them.

again! We knew from our private tasting that Cook Shack was the one, and we immediately cancelled all other scheduled tastings. Austin and Tracey are extremely kind and helpful, rates are incredibly reasonable, and the team took such great care of us from the moment we first reached out until every last bite of our leftovers was devoured in the days following our wedding. At our tasting, we added several items to our menu that we never thought we’d have any reason to include – like warm pimento cheese dip with homemade pita chips - where has that been all my life?? Our other apps of chicken and waffles, bacon wrapped shrimp, and fruit/veggie/cheese platter were a huge hit (the team also kindly prepared a huge appetizer tray for the bridal party to enjoy during photos). We served a buffet with awesome salad, beef k-bobs, lemon rosemary chicken, sweet potato soufflé, asparagus, and mac and cheese, and finished the night with a biscuit bar with all the toppings. Cook Shack also provided bartending services (we provided alcohol) and we heard many compliments throughout the night about how great they were, as well as how friendly/helpful Cook Shack servers were. Throughout planning, Tracey was amazingly responsive to my million questions about timing, rentals, cake cutting, real vs. disposable dishes, head count, layout, bar logistics, etc. They were so sweet to send us home with plates of food (including utensils and a mini bottle of champagne!), as well as a gift basket with homemade sauces and t-shirts. They packaged leftovers and helped with loading leftover alcohol. So delicious/fresh/homemade, personalized, stress-free, and a dream of a catering experience – thank you, Cook Shack, for making our experience seamless and so delectable! Cook Shack is the best of the best – you won’t be disappointed!

stin and his team! If you haven’t booked a caterer yet, you NEED to go with them!

d a french fry bar for us at the end of the night, which was a hit. Unfortunately, the kids at our wedding ended up getting the adult meals as no kids meals were brought, even though we had discussed chicken fingers and french fries before hand, and I heard from many of the parents that the kids didn't eat much of the meals. Also, instead of a sweetheart table, we decided to keep all the bridal party together, as well as their significant others all seated with us. When dinner was served, food was brought to most of the table, but about 3 people did not get meals, and we had to ask on two separate occasions for meals to be brought out to them. I wish I could have given them 5 stars since the food was great, but it was the details that were lacking.

husband and I have dreams about the Brisket!

mores bar at the end of the night!

customer service! From the start Tracey was so so friendly! We (at the time) lived 3 hours away and they accommodated us for a private tasting for our big day. When we arrived, we had no idea what we were in for - imagine the best food ever.... and then triple that! Austin and his assistant were so wonderful - it was like we were dining with old friends! We left a bit later and were in a food coma of deliciousness! We didn't even have to try out any other catering company - we knew Cook Shack had to be the ones to handle our big day. We ended up moving out of state during the engagement, and throughout my many questions, they were very responsive and kind - and believe me I ask a LOT of questions. On our big day, they were even better than imagined. People have been raving about the food since social hour. They brought us our food and made us to go plates - which we ate as soon as we reached the hotel. Their staff was polite and delightful to us and all of our guests. We also loved the option of having them donate the leftovers to homeless shelters. If you are in between on catering companies for your big event - look no further! They are SO WORTH IT! Thanks Tracey and Austin!!

everyone RAVED about the food. It was so so good! The spicy mac and cheese is something everyone still talks about. Cook Shack is incredibly affordable and you really get access to a great team. Choosing Cook Shack was a great decision!

pecial. Cook Shack was so accommodating and we loved our late night biscuit bar! The special touches they provided were very appreciated and we cannot recommend Cook Shack enough!

our wedding; would recommend Cook Shack to anyone!

day perfect! The food is the best food I have tasted in a LONG time and it is a must try for everyone! Please please please go check them out!

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having the dining and dance floor ready in minutes. Thank you Cook Shack team for making it a special night we will never forget.

al. Tracey was in constant contact with my wedding coordinator throughout the planning process and was a pleasure to work with, and was very responsive. I've been to many weddings where the food was more or less "OK", but the food served at our reception was similar to something I'd lovingly cook up and serve at home -- it was hearty, comforting, and delicious! We had more than enough food for all of our guests and vendors (which was a big concern of mine prior to the day-of since we had a rather large guest list). The staff went above an beyond their call of duty to offer courteous buffet and clean-up service, make sure my husband and I were well fed and watered, and assist in a time of mini-panic in terms of decor set-up. You'll be hard pressed to find another caterer in the Raleigh/Durham area who offers the same level of professionalism, culinary skill, and value.

talk of the wedding! Almost 2 weeks later my guests are still raving about how wonderful the food was! All the staff that participated in the wedding were very polite and cordial. If I do any other big event I will definitely be using them! Tracey and Austin were the most wonderful people to help coordinate the food, the planning, and the setup. I couldn't have asked for a more prepared and wonderful catering company!

ook shack more than made up for it. I would definitely recommend if you want good southern cooking at your wedding!!

hey go above and beyond to make it personal and your day special. We were married on a cold and rainy day. As I was getting dressed for my wedding day, I had someone say " since today is like it is the catering wanted to know if they could set up a smores bar". They set an amazing smores bar outside for the guests and made sure there was coffee for our guests without us previously agreeing. This was so thoughtful and above and beyond our expectations. We heard nothing but positive comments from our guests on how delicious the food was, the smores bar and the yummy desserts we had. Highly recommend!!! We will definitely find a reason to use them again!

a smash hit. Everyone really enjoyed their turkey, brisket, and pork bbq. All the sides were awesome too, especially the mashed potatoes and roasted veggies. We have some food left over and the food is still tasting amazing. Austin and Tracey were amazing to work with. They answered questions in a timely manner and gave honest answers. If you get the bride and groom to go boxes you won't be disappointed and will have some great food for after the chaos. Their servers and bartenders were so great. I can't stress this enough. I would highly recommend using them and would definitely use them again for any event!