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Under the Oak Catering is a wedding catering service based in Smithfield, North Carolina, servicing the Raleigh/Triangle area and Johnston County. The business is owned and operated by husband and wife duo Blake and Megan Gotliffe. Couples can expect customized seasonal menus and a one-stop-shop for all of their wedding culinary needs. From delectable appetizers and house-made charcuterie to small plate stations, buffets, wedding cakes, and elaborate dessert displays, there's something for every style of celebration. The team at Under the Oak Catering strives to provide couples with an unforgettable dining experience.

Services Offered

Couples work with Under the Oak Catering to coordinate delivery, setup, and cleanup services, and develop a menu for their special day. Nearlyweds can request any course that fits their event theme. Whether you hope to host a breakfast, brunch, buffet, or plated dinner, the team creates a custom menu to fit the season and your needs. To-be-weds can request a menu tasting to ensure everything is perfect for their special day. Blake and Megan also offer bar packages featuring a wide selection of beverages to suit every taste. Couples can choose a cash, limited, or open bar and request a variety of beers and wines. The business provides many other services, including:

  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Cocktail receptions
  • Cake cutting
  • Servers
  • Bartenders
  • Bar packages

Cuisine

At Under the Oak Catering, couples have a wide selection of food and cuisines to consider for their menu. Each dish is based around local seasonal produce, pasture-raised meat and poultry, and fresh North Carolina seafood. For those with dietary restrictions, chefs can create delicious gluten-free, lactose-free, pork-free, nut-free, organic, vegan, and vegetarian options.

Frequently asked questions

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

$32

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

$28

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$32

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

$18

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception

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
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Under the Oak Catering

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33 Reviews
100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Under the Oak Catering received rave reviews for their exceptional food and service at weddings. Guests were highly impressed with the delicious and plentiful menu options, such as ham biscuits and garlic mashed potatoes, and many noted that it was some of the best wedding food they had ever tasted. The staff was commended for their professionalism, attention to detail, and accommodating nature, making the overall experience memorable and highly recommended for future events.

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Under the Oak Catering received rave reviews for their exceptional food and service at weddings. Guests were highly impressed with the delicious and plentiful menu options, such as ham biscuits and garlic mashed potatoes, and many noted that it was some of the best wedding food they had ever tasted. The staff was commended for their professionalism, attention to detail, and accommodating nature, making the overall experience memorable and highly recommended for future events.

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Jenn S. Sent on 12/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Good eats!

Blake and his team do a magnificent job using local ingredients to prepare amazing meals!
M&K
M&K H. Sent on 06/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

NC - NH Wedding

We cannot thank you enough for the excellent job you and your staff did at our daughter’s wedding. We are in that stage in life that it seems we are going to a wedding every month. You guys were leaps and bounds better than any other caterer we have experienced. Trust us, we have been paying attention.
Your wait staff and bar tenders were spot on!! Blending into the background and getting the food out so quickly. They were responsive, polite and very detail oriented. And the food, WOW!!!! Absolutely everything from the appetizers, salad and main dishes were incredible. And I know this may sound odd, but the food was hot (like it should be). There were so many of our guest the next day that their number one comment was how awesome the food was.
Thank you so much our daughter's day so special!!
Lauren
Lauren J. Sent on 06/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book them now, we can't say enough great things about Lara, Blake and their team!

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.
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Under the Oak Catering frequently asked questions

At Under the Oak Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
The bar service starting price at Under the Oak Catering includes:
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
Under the Oak Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Under the Oak Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Under the Oak Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Under the Oak Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Under the Oak Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
To cater to all tastes, Under the Oak Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Under the Oak Catering is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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