Under the Oak Catering

Scratch Made and Locally Sourced

Smithfield, NC

$2,500 starting price

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Triangle area and Johnston County

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Blake and Megan Gotliffe

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AWARD WINNER (1X)

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Under the Oak Catering is a wedding catering business based in Smithfield, NC. Owned and operated by Blake and Megan Gotliffe, this chef-driven company specializes in locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The team crafts seasonal menus tailored to each couple’s needs, working to create a meal that reflects their unique tastes. This husband and wife duo offers an impressive array of culinary options to suit any style of celebration. Every dish uses seasonal produce, fresh local seafood, and pasture-raised meat and poultry to ensure a delicious, memorable culinary experience. Whether you want appetizers, charcuterie, small plates, a buffet, or something else entirely, this talented team will help make your wedding cuisine dream a reality. With American, BBQ, Italian, European, Asian, and Cajun offerings, and much more besides, the business can accommodate all tastes and preferences. Under the Oak Catering offers menu tastings, allowing nearlyweds to sample an array of delectable options before putting together their personalized menu. Blake and Megan can also create gorgeous gluten-free, lactose-free, pork-free, nut-free, organic, vegan, and vegetarian dishes if you or your guests have dietary restrictions. When the special day arrives, the catering team will coordinate delivery, setup, and cleanup services, allowing you to enjoy spending time with the people you love. Alongside its culinary offerings, the business can provide a bar package tailored to your needs and preferences.

+8 years in business

70 team members

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Couples usually spend $12,000

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Cuisine

African

American

BBQ

Cajun

Chinese

Eastern European

French

Fusion

Greek

Hawaiian

Indian

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Latin American

Mexican

Middle Eastern

Northeastern

Seafood

Southern

Southwestern

Specialty

Thai

Dietary Options

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Nut Free

Organic

Sugar Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Food & Catering

Buffet

Catering Clean Up

Catering Delivery & Setup

Chef Stations

Family Style

Menu Tastings

Passed Appetizers

Seated Meal

Servers

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Meet the team

Blake and Megan Gotliffe
Owner
Chef and farmer, Blake Gotliffe along with his wife, Megan Gotliffe, pastry chef of I Do Cakes, started Under the Oak Farm in the spring of 2015. This small, 3,000 square foot, sustainable farm is tucked away behind their home, in a quite neighborhood in the charming town of Clayton, NC. This culinary couple has been cooking in the triangle area for 5 years. Blake honed the majority of his craft at Standard Foods, a restaurant/grocery just outside downtown Raleigh. During his 2 years there, he had the privilege of learning from talents like James Beard Nominee Chef Scott Crawford, Che
Jennifer Kehrer
General Manager
With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Jen brings organization and spunk to Under the Oak Catering. Working closely with all departments, Jen over sees operations, staffing, marketing, and works closely with our sales team.

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16 reviews

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Under the Oak has garnered high praise for its exceptional catering service at weddings. Guests were highly impressed by the amazing food, with many mentioning it as the best they've had at a wedding. The team, led by Lara and Blake, received accolades for their flexibility, professionalism, and attentiveness, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Despite a few minor issues such as missed requests, reviewers highly recommend Under the Oak for its delicious menu options, efficient service, and helpful staff.

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Maria B

6/28/2024

This team is phenomenal to work with! Communication is easy, and they were able to accommodate our special requests. Many of our wedding guests shared with us that the food was some of the best they had experienced at a wedding. Highly recommend!

response 12/06/2024

Thank you so much for the feedback, Maria! We were honored to be a part of your special da...

Lauren S

6/26/2024

Lara, Blake & their team are the absolute best! You never hear how good the food is at weddings because usually it isn’t. But our guests raved about how AMAZING the food was. We couldn’t agree more. Lara took time to meet with us to understand our tastes, what we were looking for and most importantly how she could tailor our experience to make our night exactly what we wanted. She was extremely flexible when we wanted to change up our order. And their team delivered! The food was amazing, lines were extremely efficient and we couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you Lara, Blake and all involved who helped make the meal truly amazing and memorable.

response 12/06/2024

We are so happy to hear that. Thank you Lauren! It was a pleasure working with you and get...

ting to be a part of your wedding day.

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Kelly S

6/01/2024

The quality of service and care that they put into catering our wedding was amazing. Their food was phenomenal and they went beyond the extra mile to make sure everything was run smoothly and that we were able to enjoy the wedding and our guests while still having time to eat.

Haley M

11/17/2023

I cannot say enough good things about Under The Oak. We had them cater our wedding and had our wedding guests telling us all night how amazing the food is! I’ve heard MULTIPLE guests tell me “this is the best food I’ve had in a while.” They were so amazing to work with and everything went so smoothly. Even made sure myself (the bride) and my now husband got a chance to get some of the appetizers too while taking pictures. Trust me when I say you will not regret having Under The Oak cater any special event!

Katie L

11/04/2023

Under the Oak was great to work with for our wedding catering. Their tasting options were expansive, and their full menu gave even more catering options. We received so many compliments from guests on how amazing the food was, including several saying it’s the best meal they’ve had at a wedding. We can’t recommend Under the Oak enough for your event!

Katherine K

4/21/2023

The coordinator was so responsive and patient with our questions regarding our menu options versus price points, with substitutions. Scheduling a tasting afterwards was no problem, getting us in within a week. The food was delicious, and our waiter was professional so we knew to move ahead with hiring them. This, thankfully, carried through the whole night of our wedding. Our guests enjoyed their food, as there were no leftovers! We also hired their bartending service, which we also heard great things about. We were also given the option of providing our own alcohol, which we did. However, there were a few little things that missed the mark. Requests agreed upon in emails were not followed through, such as having labels of food on the display boards. As guests were asking me what flavors were which, I had to ask the servers to stand out there instead of me. The bartenders also missed having a beverage available that was on my printed out menu. A guest had asked for it, which triggered the team to realize it was never put out. Even though there were little things missed such as those mentioned above, I would hire them again. Nothing major went wrong or was disappointing, and I expected small things to happen throughout the night.

Marissa T

2/28/2023

The food is incredible. The tasting set the bar high but on our wedding day Blake and his team delivered!! Everything tasted absolutely amazing and we got so much positive feedback. The menu options are awesome and the company is a breeze to work with, highly recommend!

Cassie K

1/05/2023

Under the Oak provided amazing food and great service for our wedding in December! We are very glad we chose to work with them. Countless friends and family members commented on how good the food was! They also did a great job with bartending services. Thank you for being an important part of our day!

Michaela B

12/24/2022

Under the Oak was top notch! Our guests ranted & raved about the quality of the food. Coming from a family of foodies, our wedding food was very important to us. Under the Oak did not disappoint. All the food (apps, buffet, dessert) was delicious. Would 100% use their services again and recommend to others. 5+ stars!

Rachelle D

12/20/2022

AMAZING! Our family is a blend of Caribbeans, Jersey-Italians, and Scottish. To say choosing the right food that would satisfy the pallets of both of our families coming together, wasn't easy is an understatement. BUT UTO, made food that our guests are still talking about. My husband and I come from families where food is the MAIN part of our lives and choosing the right caterer was at the top of our list. Our wedding planner highly recommended UTO so we immediately scheduled a tasting which was a seamless process! After our tasting, we didn't look any further because the food was really THAT good. To top it all off, we have a TON of gluten-free family members and friends which UTO was able to incorporate into our menu without skipping a beat. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a caterer!

Bobby C

11/08/2022

Service was great. The wait staff that Under the Oak brought with them was out of this world. The food was exactly what we had hoped for and everyone, literally all 150 guests have commented to us how great the food was, especially the apps with the pork belly and chicken and waffles. We highly recommend Under the Oak.

Holly B

9/21/2022

The amount of compliments we have received over how delicious our wedding food was is insane! Our guests are still raving about it! Everything was so well done and delicious, I have never had wedding food that has stuck with me when the wedding ends, but with Under the Oak it has. The tomato tart is all people are talking about haha. I loved this company, very easy to work with and so helpful in the planning process, I will forever recommend them!

Kennedy J

6/16/2022

Under the Oak was amazing!! We were recommended to them from our venue and decided to schedule a tasting. The tasting was so well done and the staff was professional and we immediately loved the food. Lara was very helpful and came to rental appointments to make sure we had everything covered. The appetizers and dinner the day of were delicious and came out warm and quickly. The staff was amazing and every one had so many good things to say! We highly recommend!!

Megan B

5/09/2022

We were so glad that we went with Under The Oak. A little bit of a smaller company around, but the food was amazing and so was the service. Laura was so helpful throughout the whole process. We got a great selection. We opted for a plated meal that our guests raved about. Highly recommend for your next big event!

Jessi C

3/30/2022

Hire this caterer!!! The food was insane and so delicious I am still dreaming about it! The event staff was incredible and everything behind the scenes was flawless!

Cathy C

10/19/2021

Under the oak was an amazing addition to our special day. They were a preferred vendor from our venue and we could not have been more pleased. On top of the food being incredible, they were the talk of the party; everyone kept telling us how good the food was. The tasting we completed prior to booking them made it such a tough choice because every item was so good. We chose to do buffet style and did their pan roasted chicken, BBQ pork, roasted fingerlings, green beans, and max and cheese. Their hors d'oeuvres were so tasty as well. My husband and I chose to have a few minutes alone right after the ceremony and their staff came in and gave us a plate so that we were sure to get a bite as well. Lara and her team were amazing from start to finish and highly recommend them for your big day.

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135 S 3RD ST, Smithfield, NC

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Triangle area and Johnston County
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(919) 205-1098

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