Catering By Design
About Catering By Design
Catering By Design
The purposeful manifestation of pairing food and design in every last detail of an event. The menu, décor, and facilities are all crafted specifically for each occasion. We know that every event comes with its own unique set of circumstances, parameters, and goals, etc. As such, each event is tailored to these ends. Each menu is carefully crafted, staff personally selected, and the décor artfully executed by our in-house floral and design studio, garnish. Our team has over 34 years of professional experience and can to transform any concept or idea into a reality.
Veteran event specialists who have years of experience planning momentous events, a culinary team who plates with care and precision, and an in-house floral and design studio. We also partner with exclusive historic venues throughout Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, namely ONE North Broad, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Michener Art Museum, and Clothier Hall. All of these aspects bring your event to life!
Services
Services
- Bartenders
- Cleanup and breakdown
- Delivery and setup
- Rental coordination - directly invoice couple
- Serving staff
Cuisines
- African
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Chinese
- Eastern European
- Farm-to-table
- French
- Fusion
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Indian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin American
- Mexican
- Middle Eastern
- Seafood
- Southern
- Southwestern
- Spanish
- Thai
Dietary accommodations
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Nut-free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Meal types
- Breakfast/brunch
- Buffet
- Dessert service
- Family-style meal
- Food stations
- Passed appetizers
- Seated meal
- Stationary appetizers
- Wedding cake service
Beverage services
- Bartending
- Beverage servingware rentals
- Mixers/non-alcoholic options
- Provides liquor license
Drink types
- Beer
- Coffee service
- Liquor
- Non-alcoholic
- Signature cocktails
- Wine
Extra costs
- Administrative Fee
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
3 reviews
Perfect summer evening
Catering By Design was a fantastic choice for our welcome party catering. From the moment I started working with Melissa, her communication was always responsive, collaborative and friendly. They were incredibly organized, professional and skilled in executing the event seamlessly. Melissa provided excellent suggestions and showed great adaptability throughout the planning process. The catering team was well-trained and ensured the food service on our lovely summer evening at the Boathouse went off without a hitch. We are so grateful to Catering By Design for helping make our special day truly memorable.
Response from vendor•Jul 21, 2025Hi Maureen, Thank you so much for your kind words! The Catering By Design team was thrilled to be a part of your special day and yes, Melissa is our go-to-girl when it comes to catering off premises! All the Best, CBD TeamProfessionalism to the Last Detail
This is my second year using CBD for a nonprofit annual fundraiser cocktail event and both years were smashing successes. During both events, attendees asked about the catering because they enjoyed the food so much. My point of contact, Melissa Weissman, is a delight to work with as she excels in project management and communication. The service was professional yet warm and friendly, decor was upscale without being fussy, and the food presentation was very fun. I feel so fortunate to have found such a great caterer to work with for our most important event of the year!
Amazing catering & such a great team!
We love the Catering By Design team so much! We've had the opportunity to work on weddings and events with them at all of their exclusive venues and also at a few others around the area. The food is always beautiful & absolutely delicious and the staff are amazing & a pleasure to work with! They are great with communication, help make the planning that leads up to a wedding day easy, and then know how to execute events flawlessly. As a wedding photographer, our team sees dozens of weddings each year. We are always eagerly looking forward to the days we get to work with the Catering By Design team. We couldn't recommend them more highly!
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