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Middle of the Island Catering Co is a Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina-based wedding caterer. They provide delicious dishes for more than 200 weddings each year, and they offer menus to fit every budget. Whether you’re holding a small, intimate wedding or a bash with a thousand guests, Middle of the Island Catering Co has the staff, expertise, and state-of-the-art equipment to help make your reception meal memorable and delicious.

Services Offered

Middle of the Island offers catering services for every wedding and event, including delivery, setup, and cleanup, within a 150-mile radius of its headquarters in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Bar services are available, including champagne toasts, house beer, house liquor, house wine, premium liquor, specialty beer, and specialty wine.

Cuisine

Middle of the Island Catering Co specializes in American, Italian, and seafood cuisine for your wedding day. Gluten-free, pork-free, and vegetarian meals are available. Their team can provide cake cutting, china, flatware, servers, and tastings. The following serving styles are available:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Family style
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$75

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$45

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$22

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Italian

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Champagne Toast
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Middle of the Island Catering received glowing reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, and professional staff at various weddings and events. Reviewers highlighted the wide range of menu options, including buffet-style comfort food and coastal elevated dishes, all of which were well-received by guests. The staff's attentiveness and flexibility in accommodating food restrictions were also praised, with many recommending Middle of the Island for their catered events due to the memorable dining experience provided and the seamless planning process.

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Middle of the Island Catering received glowing reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, and professional staff at various weddings and events. Reviewers highlighted the wide range of menu options, including buffet-style comfort food and coastal elevated dishes, all of which were well-received by guests. The staff's attentiveness and flexibility in accommodating food restrictions were also praised, with many recommending Middle of the Island for their catered events due to the memorable dining experience provided and the seamless planning process.

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Alexandra K. Sent on 12/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

BEST wedding dinner

We just got married this weekend, 12/7/24 and MOI catered for us. We cannot say enough how amazing everything was. From the moment we had the tasting, we knew we were in good hands. The staff, food, and service was exceptional and our guests reminded us all night how outstanding all of the food was! When choosing a caterer, our main concern is that we didn’t want anybody leaving hungry and I can confidently say that every belly was pleased. We got tons of leftovers to bring home as well as our desserts packaged so nicely. I truly wish we could experience it all over again! If you are considering MOI for your wedding/event, PLEASE do not hesitate. You will not be disappointed.
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Paige W. Sent on 08/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

"Feels like Southern Cookin' Thanksgiving!"

The food was an absolute hit! We had a "coastal elevated" wedding that was elegant and we did buffet style comfort food that everyone would love. I was worried that my food choice wouldn't be formal enough but it was PERFECT. We chose the Everyone's Favorite buffet and had friend chicken, friend shrimp, potato and cheese casserole, corn on the cobb, Mac n' cheese, squash casserole, green beans, slaw, banana pudding and strawberry salad. For cocktail hour we did bbq sliders and tomato, mozzarella and basil. And it was awesome.

I remember looking around and seeing our guests with plates that were piled high! We were given to-go boxes with utensils, desserts and waters and we devoured them after the wedding. It was an incredible experience with CM and his staff all around. I 100% recommend MOI for ANY catering. I'd include more photos but everything was eaten so quickly!
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Susie F. Sent on 03/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

Middle of the Island provided catering for our daughter’s wedding 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!
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Real Weddings

Derrick & Haley
114 photos · 11/12/2022
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78 photos · 09/03/2022
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70 photos · 06/13/2020
Emily & David
55 photos · 08/10/2019
Julie & T.J.
40 photos · 05/11/2019

Professional Network & Endorsements

14 Endorsements
Redd's Photo & Video Redd's Photo & Video Photo Booths

MOI has a great staff and they serve amazing food. You can go wrong with Middle of the Island.

High Performance Lighting & Power High Performance Lighting & Power Wedding Decor & Lighting

We have worked with CM and his staff and highly recommend them for any occasion. They are very professional and their food is AWESOME!! I have been friends with CM for years and ate at his restaurant quite often during his years at Wrightsville Beach. Can't say enough good things about them!!!

Weddings of Topsail Weddings of Topsail Wedding Officiants

We have had the pleasure of eating LOTS of wedding reception food prepared by Middle of the Island Catering over our years of performing weddings. They are top notch in food quality, service and professionalism. They are definitely on the "short list" when having a wedding in the Wilmington NC coastal area! Blessings, Elaine & Pastor Skip Corbett www.abeachweddingminister.com

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