Rocky Top Catering

he atmosphere of our wedding. It really added to the day, and some of our out-of-town guests enjoyed getting to try Southern food at the wedding. I would recommend Rocky Top for wedding catering.

tive reviews, my now-husband and I scheduled an in-person tasting (since we live out of state and were unable to attend one of their regularly scheduled open house tastings). We had such an amazing experience and LOVED the food so much that we walked away feeling confident and booked shortly after. The Brown Butter Gnocchi is seriously the best gnocchi we’ve ever had, still to this day. As a former event coordinator myself, I also love that Rocky Top offers bar services, making them a one-stop shop. They were able to accommodate our special requests, including a champagne display for our ceremony, ginger beer (which wasn’t a standard mixer in our bar package), and a dessert table featuring a cutting cake and assorted macarons. On top of this they were also able to make us sheet cakes to cut and serve our guests, and a late night snack of the most delicious chicken and waffles. Both Kevin and Lauren from Rocky Top were AMAZING to work with and made the entire process stress-free. We had to postpone twice due to COVID, however, Kevin was extremely understanding and made it easy for us to update our date and contract both times. They joined multiple phone calls with our wedding planners leading up to the day in order to sort out final details, and provided outstanding communication. Lauren was on-site the day of and truly made us feel like royalty, bringing us drinks and checking on us throughout the night to see if we needed anything. The entire staff was phenomenal and we received so many compliments from our guests around the food. On top of all of this we also received the most thoughtful gift, showing how above & beyond they go for their clients. Words can’t express how grateful we are for the Rocky Top team, and we highly recommend them to others looking for the same experience!

cularly impressed with our trial meal experience, during which Rocky Top was very attentive and friendly as they continually checked in for our feedback on all of the aspects of the food we had chosen and made sure that everything was how we wanted. Rocky Top provided both our dinner and bar services and everything with service went very smoothly on the day of the wedding. All of the service staff members were extremely friendly and we were very impressed by the level of professionalism! We were very happy with our experience with Rocky Top and would recommend them highly!

d to go with them. Their menu was seasonal and timeless. The food was delicious and everyone remarked they ate until they were stuffed. Thank you so much Rocky Top!

Top for our September 2020 wedding, and worked with Kevin all along the way in our planning. When we had to postpone/reschedule due to COVID-19, Kevin and Rocky Top were so patient and accommodating which made a stressful situation so much easier. We were able to have a food tasting a few months before our wedding which was an added bonus to be able to try some of the items before the big day and make our final decisions. We also decided to add a "late night snack" of sliders last minute, and Kevin was so gracious and helpful with this! On the day of, Rocky Top's service was excellent and seamless. They are amazing at what they do and all of the food, from the appetizers, to the salad, to the main dish and late night snack are delicious. All of our wedding guests are still talking about it. Thanks for everything, Rocky Top Catering!

ut of everything, which was amazing! He was there for the wedding, and everything went so perfectly! They made a plate for us, and made sure we got a little bit of everything. We did get a lot of food, but my goodness it was so good and worth every penny! Everyone talked about how good the food was days after the wedding. The grits bar was a favorite!

they KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK for our wedding. Our entire experience from moment one was outstanding. Jeff spent a significant amount of time getting to know us in our consult to make sure that our catering selections matched both our personalities as well as the type of experience we wanted to give our guests. He was always available by phone or email and was super patient with our multiple menu revisions. Our guests kept coming up to us during the reception to tell us how amazing the food was and how delicious the cocktails were. They are STILL talking about it two weeks later! The servers who personally attended to us during the reception were always there to make sure we had something to eat, and a drink in our hand. Rocky Top and Jeff went above and beyond to make sure our day was incredible and they far exceeded our expectations. We would give them TEN stars if we could!!

eeds without going over budget. She even threw in an extra complimentary passed app. She was so amazing during the pandemic. She didn't ask for any deposit up front because she wanted to make sure I was financial sound while I was unemployed during the pandemic. I mean??? Come on!!! A class act through and through. Everyone at the wedding raved over the food. It was so delicious finger& lickin' good! Everything was made perfectly! The wait staff was so kind and welcoming. AMAZING EXPERIENCE from start to finish! Thank you RTC! Thank you Vicki, you badass you ;)

food was SO GOOD. 15/10 would recommend Rocky Top to anyone in the Raleigh area.

edding because my grandpa and his family owned a barbecue restaurant their entire careers. Needless to say, I am a barbecue snob, but they absolutely nailed it. I had a friend that attended at least 12 weddings in the past 2 years, and he told me that we had the best wedding food he had ever tasted. They can do any dish perfectly and everyone raved about how good the food was. Their service was also incredible and very professional. I cannot recommend them enough.

didn’t .... of course. But the servers at Rocky Top were always there trying to give me appetizers, and served us our plates (we had a buffet style wedding) to make sure that we ate. They were amazing, and were so happy we chose them to make our day even more special!

When covid-19 hit, they worked with me to make sure we were following guidelines and keeping everyone safe. All of our vendors told us how much they love Rocky Top and how easy they are to work with, which made the evening run so smooth. The food was also delicious! Several guests told me how good it was... especially the shrimp and grits. I would definitely use them again in the future!

C to any couple getting married, office party, holiday party, or for any event! They were with out a doubt the best caterer we consulted with and we look forward to using them in the future!

million times easier to plan our special day. So do yourself a favor to eliminate the inevitable wedding day stress and choose 1705 because they will provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests by offering you everything beyond anything you could dream. I want to genuinely take the time out to thank Rocky Top and 1705 East for their hospitality and service. The staff and management go above and beyond to fulfill any requests in a expeditious manner before, during, and after your event. All of my guests genuinely enjoyed their food and warm welcome from the staff. In fact, the groom and I are still hearing about how amazing our guests experience were weeks later. Our wedding has been acclaimed the wedding of the year thanks to 1705. And I want to especially thank a special server, Latoya for her outstanding efforts to cater to every need of both myself, the bride and my groom. Because of the beautiful venue, hospitable staff, and delicious cuisine we will have a lifetime of memories to cherish every time we think of our special day. And if there’s any details that we might forget, I’m sure that our guests will remember all of the rest. We can’t thank you enough for being apart of our special day. We look forward to hosting our future events here and even returning for our anniversary. Sincerely Mr. & Mrs. Lindsay

e team at our wedding was lovely and made the whole process so easy! We can’t thank them enough!

a taco bar, slider bar, and salad bar. Everything was a hit!

taste and our budget. The group tasting and private tasting were both such great experiences, and it was so hard to narrow down our choices from their huge menu of such awesome food. We definitely recommend Rocky Top (especially their chicken & waffle bites)!

something for everyone. The shrimp and grits hors d'oeuvre, beef short ribs, and bruschetta mac and cheese were probably my favorites. We also had a biscuit bar at our cocktail hour which everyone loved! We worked with Vicky, who was so helpful along the way. She helped us balance our menu and pick the best choices for a winter wedding. RTC also did such an amazing job setting up the biscuit bar and buffet, and the wait staff were extremely professional. Vicky even went above and beyond and helped us set up our dessert table (from Nothing Bundt Cakes) as well as brought us a cake cutter to use for photos. Our wedding food was one of the most important things to us, and RTC did not disappoint! I would definitely recommend them for your wedding.

them at all. They were swift and helpful. HIGHLY recommend.

we agree! I would recommend Rocky Top to anyone wanting fabulous food and service for their wedding or event!

The food was amazing too, everyone could not stop talking about how good it was. Absolutely amazing service and friendly staff. I would recommend them to anyone!

ood and service. Highly recommend!

ra was thoughtful, calming, creative, reassuring, confident, flexible and truly made planning an enjoyable process. I looked forward to my meetings with her because she is such a joy to be around! I felt more and more excited and, less and less nervous after every meeting with Ciara. The wedding reception was perfect and I have Rocky Top and Ciara to thank for that. Their set up and displays were beautiful - they handled everything. The evening was stress-free and I felt like such a princess! Ciara made sure that my husband and I had drinks at all time. She was very attentive to me and was on top of my every need. She even arranged a quiet picnic-in-the-park dinner for my husband and I so that we may enjoy some time together to be present and to eat! The service provided by the team was incredible - all waitstaff were professional and very hard working. Bartenders were fast and funny. The room was cleaned up before I even know it and they even loaded cars for us. I am forever grateful to Rocky Top catering and Ciara for making my wedding reception all that I could dream of and MORE. Without a doubt, I would use them again and would be honored to have their service. I recommend them to anyone, for any event. They will make your dreams come true :)

e sold. Vicky was responsive and very laid back throughout the whole process. We chose catering and alcohol from Rocky Top and could not have been happier. Our guests could not stop raving about the food! They kept going back up for more and choosing different servers so they would not know HAHA.

ized so that we would feel included and comfortable with their services. The food was top notch (seriously, get the Parmesan and Parsley Grits) and Rocky Top met our every need along the way. We had severe food allergy concerns and various alternative diets, and Rocky Top met every need with enthusiasm and seriousness. The servers were attentive and helpful, the bartenders were friendly, and the event managers made sure no one went hungry or thirsty. Everyone who talked to us about our wedding beforehand told us we would be too busy to eat, but Rocky Top ensured that my husband and I were well fed and enjoyed the food as much as anyone else.

-of they were incredibly attentive to the groom and I, but I was really blown away when multiple guests made it a point to say that the wait staff was attentive! I’ll work with this team again and again if I have future events in need of a caterer!

h. She walked us through every step of the process and was always available to answer questions and provide suggestions. She even coordinated every bit of our third-party rentals for linens, dishes, etc. She helped us consider and think through things we wouldn’t have otherwise. Our wedding reception was at the Blue Zone in UNC’s Kenan Stadium, and she worked seamlessly with Carolina Athletic Hospitality to pull off the event. Melissa was our day-of event manager and she was amazing as well! The days before and of our wedding were a blur – but she and the rest of the Rocky Top team completely rocked every part of it! I was thoroughly impressed with how not a single detail was missed between Ciara, Melissa, and Carolina Athletic Hospitality. The service staff was incredible as well. From the moment we arrived, they were completely on top of everything. As the bride, not one time did I go to the bar for a drink. From the moment we arrived, a staff member made it her mission to make sure I always had everything I needed. The staff truly went above and beyond to make this event work flawlessly. They wowed us by helping organize and manage our sparkler send off and even loaded my parent’s van up with wedding gifts and decorations at the end of the night! If you’re looking for a catering company for your wedding – seriously look no further!

lly, we had a hand full of guests who have severe food allergies, including the grooms' mother, and Rocky Top went above and beyond to make sure they still got a delicious meal. One guest sincerely thanked me, saying she has never been to a wedding that has handled her husband's allergies so well! Upscale passed hors d'oeuvres and surf 'n' turf duet plate were also super affordable! I cannot say enough good things about this company, the service, and the delicious food!

d the Entire Rocky Top team because they are all top notch !! We had a vendor team of Vicki of Rocky Top, Catherine Hamilton from C&D, and Ashlee from Bushel & Peck and we highly recommend each personally individually because they were all stellar !!!

entire staff was professional, fast, accomodating and friendly. And the food was terrific. One local guest who had been to many weddings in the Raleigh area said "best food I've ever had at a wedding." What else could we ask for? RTC is TOPS.

of the park while working within our budget. We had heavy hors d'oeuvre and two stations, and our guests raved about how delicious everything was! The stations were fluid, so the party never stopped -- which is exactly what we wanted. We couldn't be happier or more grateful for them!

mend them for any event!

stpone their wedding due to the storm. Alas, Rocky Top agreed to do our wedding and was able to match our original menu almost perfectly. The food was INCREDIBLE! Our guests are still raving about the food over a month later. The staff was so friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there despite the storm. Kevin, the Catering Director, even came to make sure everything went smoothly. We could not have asked for a better caterer and team. Moral of the story: don't make the same mistake we did, book Rocky Top Catering from the beginning!!

ulled pork, chicken and waffles, green beans, and mac and cheese for dinner. The servers grab a plate for you and your partner so you don't even go up to the buffet. Every need was taken care of and they accommodated for my husbands grandparents who cannot walk very well. Would highly recommend this vendor. At the end of the night they even packaged up all our left over cookies (from another vendor) and two meals for my husband and I (which we enjoyed last night and it was still delicious!). A little expensive, but well worth it! You do not want to have bad food at a wedding! We had Vicki as our contact and she was great to work with. Answered all of my questions and walked us through the entire process with ease. Even had recommendations for us when we asked. Vicki also came with us to CE Rentals to select plates and other utensils (its really nice because you don't have to worry about a second vendor. Everything for CE is paid through Rocky Top). Additionally they had the biscuit bar and drink table decorated rustically as well (wasn't just serving trays and plates). I wasn't expecting this at all, but I'm SO glad they did, it really pulled the space together. They really think of everything!! I wanted to give a special shout out to Cindy, a server who worked our event. She was so sweet and stopped my husband and I to wish us congratulations and compliment my dress. She was so so sweet and we talked to her more during the night. Really top notch employee and super helpful and prompt. Anything we asked for, she grab for us immediately - really made us feel like the top of her priorities. All the waiters were great , kind, and greeted us with smiles, but she really stood out to us as going above and beyond!!

ly enjoy and we definitely got that with Rocky Top. We planned our wedding from out of state, and Rocky Top only does a few tastings a year which made it difficult for us to actually taste the food however, my parents were able to attend one of the tastings and give us their recommendations. We chose to do salads, stations (taco station and pasta station), and a dessert table. We got macarons for our dessert table from an outside source, and Vicki was more than accommodating and brought extra display plates for them to be added to the table. Vicki did say my husband and I would be sent to the hotel with a packed up box of food, which did not happen. I am not sure if there was just not any left overs but we were a little disappointed that we didn’t get a midnight snack because the food was so yummy. We would highly recommend Rocky Top!

sist us in coming up with a menu that was pleasing to vegetarians and meat eaters alike (bride and groom vegetarian). During the cocktail hour we had a bruschetta bar and NC inspired passed hors d'oeuvres (crispy pimento cheese with smoked apple jelly, chicken and waffle bites, shrimp and grits). Our guests devoured them! For the buffet dinner we started with the green apple and bleu cheese salad, then enjoyed a buffet including crispy smashed potatoes (amazing!), haricot vert almondine, bruschetta mac and cheese, sirloin carving station and vegetarian paella. Everything was so delicious. Rocky Top was happy to make the vegetarian paella vegan friendly for us and all the guests enjoyed eating it. It had a beautiful presentation and was served in a paella pan. I believe the chef had to go make more because it was such a hit with the meat eaters as well. All the food was very flavorful and the service was quick and friendly. They even packed up some leftovers for us! Although the museum only allows Rocky Top to cater, I would choose them to do the job regardless of the venue because of the outstanding customer service, taste, quality, value and willingness to accommodate dietary needs.

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d with our various dietary restrictions. For cocktail hour and the reception all of the staff were fantastic, though the dinner was buffet style they circulated regularly to remove dirty dishes and refresh drinks. Shout out to the hardworking bartender Scout who kept our guests happy with a variety of delicious mixed drinks, sangria, beer, and wine. Overall a fantastic experience with great food and great customer service start to finish. I would highly recommend this company!

could hardly get past people at the bar!!! we even got left overs, YUM!!!!

have made a meal of the turkey sliders and butternut squash soup hors d'oeuvres, but then we would have missed out on the delicious peppercorn smoked beef brisket and grouper, which were amazing. The service was exceptional- dirty dishes disappeared instantly but the staff never seemed to be hovering or in the way. It was also very nice that the bride and groom were given 'to-go' boxes so we could really enjoy the food the next day too!

a wonderful experience with a professional company! Highly recommended!!

dding my husband and I were going around saying hello to all of the guests and one of the servers prepared a plate of food for us, because he remembers how hard it is to find time to eat. Rocky Top was wonderful to work with.

and the vendors that attended! I cannot say enough about their food.... so elegant....the best I've ever tasted!! I strongly suggest that if you want people talking about the food at your wedding and how professional this catering company is then you need Rocky Top!! Lara with Rocky Top was so helpful too! She made everything so easy. She answered every email and was so patient!! Thank you Lara!! We appreciate you!!

sts....we didn't want that to be us. Once we found Rocky Top we knew there would be no issues with bad food! I met with Elizabeth H. For the consultation and was pretty sure just from that, but was absolutely positive and happy with our choice once we went to one of their open house tastings. Be warned....wear a dress or stretchy pants. All of the food is so amazing! We actually booked them and then went to another one to make sure we had what we wanted on our menu. Elizabeth was so helpful with everything from the menu, to helping with linen rentals, and reception layout suggestions. They took care of the table too setup/decorations so I didn't have to worry about a thing. We got plenty of compliments on the set-up as well as how good the food was. Many commented that it was some of the best wedding food they had ever had. Even when the cutting cake was forgotten in the fridge, Jordan (on-site) manager, quickly threw on gloves and set it out for us without anyone noticing. We also had a waitress assigned to us who brought appetizers to the bridal suite prior to the reception entrance and made sure we had enough to eat and drink. We actually got to eat at our own wedding! Definitely recommend rocky top catering!