Middle of the Island Catering Company

Flavorful fare for your wedding feast

Serving Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington

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Middle of the Island Catering Co is a proficient caterer for anniversaries, weddings, and engagements. Specializing in international cuisines, such as Italian and American, these caterers will be delighted to satisfy your every wish. With a range of packages, an ice cream bar, and refreshing beverages to choose from, you can create a one-of-a-kind event. Middle of the Island Catering Co is led by a team of expert chefs and catering professionals. From crafting a menu to preparing each delectable dish, this team is thrilled to be a part of every joyous celebration. Whether you’re hosting a big or small wedding, you can have ample food to create a tasteful atmosphere. Middle of the Island Catering Co offers a variety of food options, from buffets and family-style dishes to passed appetizers. Thanks to the help of their experienced team, your meals may be served during your rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, or wedding reception. The mouthwatering meals may include fried shrimp, garden salad, prime rib, crab cakes, and more. In addition to your cuisine, you may also receive fresh linens to complete your setup.

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Vegetarian

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MOI catering receives rave reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, wide menu options, and professional staff. Reviewers praised the attentive servers, efficient bartenders, and the helpfulness of CM and his team in ensuring a seamless experience. Guests were impressed by the quality and presentation of the food, as well as the attention to detail in providing leftovers, cake cutting services, and to-go containers. Affordable prices, variety of menu choices, accommodating staff, and the overall satisfaction make MOI a highly recommended choice for weddings and events.

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Anna M

3/17/2025

Best service ever and lots of menu options to choose from. Great price for the amount of food provided. The servers were so fun, sweet, and efficient. The bartenders were a big hit.

Alicia D

11/11/2024

MOI is the best caterer, hands down! They were so helpful and amazing! I am still getting phone calls and messages about how incredible the food was! So happy with this choice!

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Adrian B

9/10/2024

OH MY GOSH. I have already started recommending MOI to people and we just used them 3 days ago. They are top notch. Not only was the food phenomenal, the staff was very professional, presentation was great, they snuck off with some food for wedding party as we took photos (wonderful surprise!) and brought plates ASAP to bride and groom so I was able to eat and honestly if I didnt have my plate in the few minutes I had at the start, likely wouldnt have gotten to eat. I was pumped I had leftovers to bring home! Menu options are wide and comprehensive. Loved them and 100% recommend!

Annie G

7/02/2024

I would recommend MIO to anyone! They cantered my wedding, and people complimented us on the food all evening!

Dru C

4/23/2024

Middle of the Island catered my daughter’s wedding at Oxbow Estate in Clayton this month The food was prepared on site, delicious, fresh and hot. CM and his staff provided excellent service and was exceptional to work with. Guests raved about the food and service.

Brandy E

4/11/2024

If you are looking for reasonable prices with delicious food that will have your guest going back for seconds and thirds this is the catering company you want. Our cocktail hour with meatballs and wings, which my coworkers are still talking about. We had a buffet option at our wedding and everyone was so pleased with how good the food was. Their Caesar salad is a must have at your wedding or any event. It is the best Caesar salad I have ever had. Their service also comes with servers to clear your tables and also came with a cake cutting service where cake is served to each table. At the end of the night, they boxed up all our leftovers and even made two plates for me and my husband to have later. They were also so sweet and boxed up some cake for us and even put silverware and bottles of water with our plates . They offer so many different options in their catering service and I’m sure you will definitely find one that matches what you want on your special day.

Susie F

3/21/2024

Middle of the Island provided catering for our daughter's wedding on 3/16/24. Countless guests commented on how delicious the food was, how kind and helpful the service was and how efficient the process was with so many guests. Highly recommend for so many reasons.

Jessica S

9/15/2023

MOI was amazing! They were easy to work with, great food, and extremely friendly staff. They made our wedding a breeze and stressful while keeping everyone’s bellies full and happy! Skip the stress and just go with them

Leslee S

6/20/2023

I'm so glad we booked with MOI. We scheduled a tasting, and they accommodated this, free of charge. Everything we tried was incredible. We chose the wedding favorite and substituted a few items, which they easily accommodated. The staff were amazing and very accommodating. At the end of the night they packed each of us out own to-go container of food, because honestly during your wedding you barely have an appetite! So it was nice to be able to eat out own wedding food later in the evening/the next day. Our wedding guests have all raved about the food. We also didn't have to submit our final head count until the week of, which was really helpful, as guests typically cancel last minute. Highly recommend for any wedding or event in Wilmington, NC!

Kalyn M

5/10/2023

We used Middle of the Island for my wedding of ~110 guess. Fantastic food! My guests really enjoyed the stuffed mushrooms and squash casserole. We substituted the fried chicken in the wedding favorites menu. A really easy company to work with and great prices.

Cecily F

4/28/2023

MOI Catering is spectacular! They catered my daughter’s wedding at The River Room in Wilmington on 4/22/23. The staff and bartenders were extremely professional and helpful and the food (we chose the Southern Buffet) was outstanding. Our wedding planner was from Charleston and does lots of large corporate events there. She exclaimed that this was the best catering crew she had ever worked with. The personnel helped in any way possible and the bartenders knew what I and many others wanted to drink each time we approached after only one trip to the bar. Impressive! CM was easy to talk with and was my point of contact with each call to MOI. If you leave a message, he will definitely call you back as soon as possible. Love this amazing vendor!

Melissa Y

3/26/2023

All of our guests loved the food. We received multiple compliments. We had their food at a friend’s wedding and immediately knew we would be booking them for ours. Unfortunately we lost out to-go plates the caterer made for us and we unable to try anything. (Coordinator gave them to a guest and they were misplaced ) Maybe we will cater for our 1yr anniversary so we can have everything lol. We would definitely recommend them.

Kathryn P

3/19/2023

MOI catered our son’s rehearsal dinner. Outstanding service and the food was exceptional. The staff were professional and helpful. We had the showcase buffet and beer and wine package. Expect a lot of food and everything was delicious. They handled everything from setup to cleanup. Staff were fun and supportive. Highly recommend them.

IEacha T

10/10/2022

We booked MOI for my daughter’s wedding this past weekend. Everything was WONDERFUL!! The food, staff, bartenders…AWESOME! It was a pleasure working with CM, from beginning to end. THANK YOU!

Ellie C

9/07/2022

Highly recommend MOI for any event! They were so laid back and helpful throughout the entire process. Every single thing at our wedding was delicious! We got so many compliments on the food. Not to mention, their team was a dream on the day of. Can’t thank them enough!

Zoe P

6/18/2022

Middle of the Island is a great catering choice for any event and they did such a great job at our wedding! My husband and I (bride and groom) were waited on completely even though our guests ate buffet style. It was super nice to have our food first so we could eat then go talk to our guests as they finished up eating. The wait staff was great too, I don’t think anyone ever had an empty glass. We highly recommend MOI (and the squash casserole!)

Jenn H

6/16/2022

The food and service at both our rehearsal dinner and reception were amazing! Delicious, nicely presented, hot, plentiful, and served by friendly, professional, helpful staff.

Camryn P

6/09/2022

FANTASTIC choice for our wedding catering. Especially if you are looking for quality, abundant food at a good price- MOI is the one! CM Rogers was great and easy to get ahold of, even in the midst of busy wedding season. We had them do an Italian buffet for dinner and a fruit/cheese display for cocktail hour. The servers and staff were wonderful and SO attentive, they poured our champagne and cut the cake, and provided plasticware as part of our package! They even brought my new husband and me a plate from the buffet station so we didn’t have to go through the line. Recommend!

Adele S

6/07/2022

Amazing food and staff!! Very well priced and everything was perfect!

Kelsey C

5/07/2022

While the food speaks for itself, we had multiple guests tell us it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Affordable and delicious (10/10 recommend the shrimp and grits and bourbon chicken for cocktail hour). The servers were wonderful and even got into a dance off with our guests on the dancefloor (huge crowd pleaser). Highly recommend!

Alexandria K

7/19/2021

Middle of the Island Catering was absolutely amazing!!! We booked for our June 2021 wedding and selected the lasagna, chicken Alfredo, mixed salad, garlic bread, and their French silk pie. It was so easy to book and get everything set up. We called about 3 months before the wedding to set the date and then didn’t have to give final headcount or menus until 1 week before. It was affordable as well! We went with the Italian buffet package and everyone still talks about how good the lasagna was! Everything on the menu was delicious, they were professional, extremely nice, and went above and beyond our expectations! We would highly recommend this company for any event!

Rachael N

6/22/2021

We recently moved to Wilmington, NC and got married. We did not know a whole lot about local vendors, but when asking around everybody mentioned Middle of the Island being the best. We used them for both rehearsal and the wedding and I just have to say they are THE BEST! The staff is excellent, they are some of the hardest workers you can meet, the owner loves what he does and works with his clients so well, and the food is phenomenal. For rehearsal we did the "Hawaiian Buffet" the food was so fresh, served hot, and tasted delicious. The wedding we chose the popular "Wedding Buffet" and we had more than plenty of options for all types at the wedding. I will always use Middle of the Island for any large event, and will definitely recommend it to anybody.

Lauren C

6/06/2021

Delicious, affordable and flexible. Middle of the island catered our wedding 5/22/21 and it was amazing. We got SO many compliments on the food and the bartenders. They were easy to work with and were flexible in our food selections - we were able to customize the perfect buffet for our party. Highly recommend! Thanks so much!!

Kayla and McKenzie T

5/28/2021

MOI was an amazing vendor to work with for our wedding and they were so easy going! The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was incredible and we had many people tell us that they truly enjoyed their meals. We would choose MOI over and over again! We can't thank them enough for helping to make our wedding perfect. It was fantastic food for such a reasonable price!

Carleigh J

4/30/2021

Amazing food and great service! They are super easy to work with and have plenty of options.

Alicia C

11/02/2020

We were recommended MOI through our wedding planner and couldn't have been happier. Not only were they affordable, but the food was incredible, we were so excited after our taste test! CM and his team were incredible to work with and everything went so smoothly, as we used their bartending services too! We did the buffet and upgraded for the mash potato bar and it was a hit. Cocktail hour food had the guests excited for dinner - highly recommend the shrimp and grits and tomato soup and grill cheese shooters, we have friends STILL talking about cocktail hour! For dinner, service moved quickly and we had so many compliments about it being some of the best wedding food people have had. We were so happy! Our bellies were plenty full and the staff took care of us, making sure we ate enough which was so sweet. You can't go wrong with their selection, service and food! An absolute must book!

Tori R

8/13/2020

Amazing food and amazing professionalism. The staff were great at our wedding and the food was delicious!

Lily B

4/14/2020

MOI is the best in Wilmington! They were absolutely amazing! My wedding guests are still talking about how wonderful the food was! The MOI staff are also so sweet! They were super attentive and were very close by while we were eating. They also packed to go plates for my husband and I. We also were a "hurricane" wedding. Hurricane Dorian was hanging out the week of our wedding. MOI was so helpful while I was so stressed. They are super laid back and told us they would be there "rain or shine."

Brynee C

1/17/2020

Super laid back on the booking side which was nice. The food was absolutely amazing and the price was super reasonable for a wedding caterer!

Amber W

1/06/2020

MOI is the best in Wilmington. Great food and staff!

Amber M

12/06/2019

MOI was absolutely incredible. Not only was the food fantastic, but they worked with us to create the exact menu we wanted, were flexible to changes (even last minute ones), and made sure that my husband and I ate and had plenty of leftover food for later. The staff was friendly and kind and I loved having them as a part of our day. I literally cannot say enough about how great they were.

Lexi D

11/10/2019

We knew going in that MOI had such a great reputation and man, did it not disappoint! We had SO many of our guests rave about the food at our wedding! So glad we chose MOI! For those that are a little anxious about CM not giving a formal contract - do not fret. He has his reasons and always follows through. He and his cooks and servers do not disappoint and the food is fantastic! Thank you MOI for making our wedding day so tasty!

Abby R

10/30/2019

YUM. I had so many guests tell me that MOI provided the best food they've ever had at a wedding! We chose the Wedding Grand Buffet and every single thing was delicious! Their servers were also incredibly kind and easy to work with. You definitely will not be disappointed!

K P

10/16/2019

Their food is AMAZING. Everyone at the wedding raved about it. Not only to the serve the best food, but their staff is so helpful. They were there from start to finish and were a huge part in making the wedding day go by without a hitch.

Sterling D

9/27/2019

MOI never disappoints! The food was delicious and the staff was incredible! MOI was easy to talk to and willing to accommodate any special requests. Due to a seasonal hurricane we had to postpone our wedding. MOI was super quick to respond and happy to accommodate the new date. I can't thank the staff enough for all their hard work! I am still craving more of the strawberry salad.

Chelsea D

9/23/2019

So amazing! You guys made my wedding so easy and everyone loved the food!

Sara R

7/27/2019

CM at MOI was very communicative and flexible with all of the changes I had last minute. Several guests at the wedding said that the food was “the best [they’ve] ever had!” I could not recommend MOI enough.

Kristen D

7/22/2019

Middle of the Island is the best caterer in town. They ave such a wide variety of food choices that you can't go wrong with anything you pick. We loved the Wedding Favorite buffet option. It had something for everyone and everything was delicious. They are affordable, easy to work with, and go above and beyond to make sure everything goes well. I was shocked by how fast all of my guests had food. And they packed up all of our leftovers at the end of the night as well as a midnight snack for us when we got home. You can't go wrong with this company. Highly recommend!

Meaghan W

6/16/2019

Absolutely amazing food, service, and communication. My guests loved the food. They prepared a fantastic vegan option for one of my guests and made sure the groom and I got food. They even helped set up the venue. Best decision I made.

Taylor G

6/10/2019

Everything about working with MOI went smoothly! The food, service, and professionalism was great! We had some guests with dietary restrictions and MOI made sure they provided options for those guests. The strawberry spinach salad and squash casserole were our favorite things! Everything else was delicious, too!

Lauren N

5/25/2019

Everyone ranted and raved over our southern buffet at the wedding reception, let's just say there were no leftovers!

Morgan G

5/20/2019

Seriously, MOI is the best! Not only do they have a million options for food, they are super accommodating to individual needs! We basically told them the type of food we wanted, and they made it happen. The food was amazing, but the staff is really what impressed us. All the staff was extremely polite and made sure that everyone was well taken care of. I don't know if they did this for all guests, but I know they made sure the bridal party and their parents had a drink in their hand (if they wanted it), which we appreciated it! They brought me and my husband our food right to the head table and checked on us regularly. Would totally recommend and use again!

Jennifer P

5/15/2019

Reasonably priced and the food is amazing!

Riley P

5/12/2019

MOI was nothing short of AMAZING!!! the staff was SO friendly and helpful. complimenting so many things about our wedding which made it feel even more special. they were so kind and thoughtful to both me and my groom but also the entire wedding guests. we couldn't have asked for better service or food! the hardest part was figuring out which of their amazing foods to limit ourselves to!

Brittany H

4/27/2019

MOI food is the best! It was perfect for the wedding and everyone loved it. They made the process so easy as they so much experience. Highly recommended!

Caroline B

3/25/2019

Great food for great prices! Big warning- they do NOT DO SIGNED CONTRACTS, so if that’s a big deal for whoever is paying for your wedding be warned. They are very fair with pricing and have great wait staff and bar staff. Thanks, CM!

Madison P

3/03/2019

If you live in Wilmington and have been to any event chances are you have had MOI. Its freaking delicious (pardon my French). They can tailor each menu to have exactly what you want. I asked our wedding planner to make sure that we had a plate of food to go and boy did she deliver. The food was so delicious that my husband and I took it to the airport with us when we left for Iceland. People were jealous. Definitely way better than any other caterer I've had in Wilmington and for half the price. Thanks CM, it was amazing!

Whitney C

1/12/2019

AMAZING food! So many different options to choose from. They were loved by all guests.

Paige R

12/10/2018

Phenomenal! Middle of the Island catered my wedding of 91 people and they were simply fantastic. They are SO laid back, so easy going I cannot express enough how nice this is when you are planning a wedding. They responded almost immediately to all my emails and phone calls. The day of the wedding they made my husband and I feel like royalty, the wait staff and bartenders were SO friendly and great at what they do. And the food was SO good!! Zero complaints, very impressed, I highly recommend.

Tyler Marie A

12/09/2018

You will not find a better caterer. Stop looking. They have amazing food and are extremely affordable. Their bartenders were on POINT. Several of my guests told me as soon as they even headed toward the bar, the bartender was pouring another glass/opening their drink of choice. Also, they work well with the other vendors (which is just nice to know if you're into teamwork).

Melody H

10/26/2018

Best food and wait staff in town! All the best weddings have this place which is why I used them! They never disappoint!

Stephanie P

10/21/2018

Staff was amazing and people loved the food.

Joy S

9/20/2018

If you live in Wilmington or if you've ever had MOI, you know they're the best! The food is always amazing, service is great, and CM is very easy to work with. You can also book cocktail hour appetizers, bartenders and a china package through MOI. This was very convenient for us. I highly recommend using them for your wedding or other catering needs. :)

Kelly T

7/27/2018

Middle of the Island is the best food, best price, and best owner! Thank you times a million to catering to our guests, making sure our plates were fixed so we could enjoy the wonderful food, and making plates for our guest with special needs that could not walk to the Buffett. You all were a pleasure to work with. The balsamic chicken, squash casserole, and strawberry spinach salad were my favorites.

Morgan D

7/14/2018

AMAZING food and was very reasonable priced!! The staff was GREAT and so helpful during the flip and reception! We booked without tasting their food based off of word of mouth and they lived up to the high praises! Such a great experience!!!

Dante' F

5/30/2018

We had MOI for my wedding on May 27,2018. From start to finish they were professional and answered any questions I had. The food is AMAZING! We went with the Southern Buffett for our wedding day and our guest LOVED the food. They have incredible staff and a great level of professionalism! Thank you MOI!

Sarah I

5/05/2018

Middle of the Island was AMAZING!! They not only took care of our meal at the reception but also took care of a last minute "snag" we ran into just 12 days before the wedding. Their staff was so professional and kind to us and our guests! They provided appetizers during our cocktail hour and a wonderful taco bar that was enjoyed by all! They also gave me and my husband a take away meal as we made our getaway from the reception. The bartenders took care of our guests as we danced the night away and they allowed us to bring in our own alcohol while it was served by MOI staff. This is the cater you want at your event or wedding!!

Sarah F

11/15/2017

My wife and I got married at the end of October and Middle of the Island catered our wedding and they were amazing! We received so many compliments on the service and food (the squash casserole is to die for!). They were very attentive, personable and professional. We will definitely do business with them again!

Lauren L

11/01/2017

Middle of the Island was perfect as always! They were my first and only choice for my wedding! I first had MOI Catering at a friend's wedding and another wedding after that and they are the absolute best! We chose the Prime Rib buffet and did the Shrimp and Grits for our cocktail hour. All my guests were raving about the food and the service during the reception was incredible and very professional! Thank you so much MOI Catering!

Emily K

10/17/2017

The food was delicious and the caterer was so easy to work with! Unlike other wedding vendors there was no contract, more of a handshake agreement. We got married at the NC Aquarium and they brought everything (serving trays, food heaters, flatware, etc.) and even served the wedding cake. Our guests are still talking about how yummy the food was. I highly recommend MOI, they are worth every penny!

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P.o.Box 119, Wrightsville Beach, NC

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