Middle of the Island Catering Company

Middle of the Island absolutely lived up to their reputation and was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding reception. As Wilmington locals, we had heard for years that Middle of the Island was one of the area's premier caterers, and after working with them ourselves, we completely understand why they have earned such an outstanding reputation. The process was incredibly easy from start to finish. We attended a tasting at their location and were immediately impressed by both the quality of the food and the professionalism of the team. Everything we sampled was delicious, and the tasting made it easy to narrow down our selections for the reception. One thing that initially surprised us was that they do not use traditional contracts or deposits. At first, that felt a little unusual simply because it differs from how many wedding vendors operate. However, we quickly learned that this is their standard business practice, and once we were on their schedule, everything was handled smoothly and professionally. They communicated clearly, answered our questions, and gave us complete confidence that our reception was in good hands. For our reception, we selected a buffet featuring several of their wedding favorites, and the food was outstanding. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, beautifully prepared, and exactly what we hoped for. One of the biggest guest favorites was the seafood pasta. It was absolutely incredible and disappeared so quickly that there weren't any leftovers. Guests were still talking about it after the wedding and making trips back to the buffet for second helpings. Another standout was the corn hash, which was packed with flavor and quickly became one of our personal favorites. And the roast beef was exceptional—so much so that my husband is still talking about how delicious it was weeks after the wedding. What impressed us most was that the quality never felt like "wedding food." Every dish tasted like something you would order at a great restaurant. The food was hot, fresh, and served at exactly the right temperature. Our guests genuinely enjoyed the meal, and it showed. We watched people return for seconds throughout the evening, which is always a great sign when you're hosting a wedding. The catering staff was fantastic. They were professional, friendly, organized, and efficient. They arrived on time, handled setup seamlessly, kept everything looking beautiful throughout service, and worked hard to ensure our guests had a wonderful experience. Their professionalism allowed us to enjoy our reception without worrying about any of the logistics. As a couple planning a wedding, one of the greatest gifts a vendor can give you is confidence. Middle of the Island gave us exactly that. We knew the food would be excellent, we knew our guests would be well taken care of, and they delivered on every promise. We received countless compliments on the meal, and several guests specifically asked who our caterer was because they enjoyed the food so much. If you're planning a wedding or special event in the Wilmington area, Middle of the Island deserves every bit of the reputation they have built. The food is exceptional, the staff is wonderful, and the entire experience was seamless from beginning to end. We would happily recommend them to anyone looking for incredible food and outstanding service for their event. Thank you for helping make our wedding reception such a memorable and delicious celebration!

We cannot say enough great things about Middle of the Island Catering! We used them for our wedding catering, and everything was absolutely amazing from start to finish. They had the best pricing, so many food options to choose from, and the food tasted incredible! We planned our entire wedding from Florida, so we were nervous about booking a catering company we had never tasted before, but they made the entire process so easy. They answered every question we had, were so helpful throughout planning, and completely exceeded our expectations. Our guests raved about the food all night and are still talking about the mini grilled cheese and tomato soup shooters we served as appetizers! Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and perfectly prepared. Thank you again for helping make our wedding so special. If you are looking for an amazing catering company that is reasonably priced, has tons of options, and delivers incredible food and service, Middle of the Island Catering is the perfect choice!