12 caterers in Hickory, NC

12 caterers around Hickory and Lenoir, Morganton, each checked against its own website and verified as a wedding business. Not a top ten.

1 of them (8%) publish their pricing. Their listings show the real numbers. The other 11 quote on request, which is normal in this industry, so plan on contacting several to compare.

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Wedding Caterers pricing in North Carolina
Typical per-guest range
$35/guest–$47/guest
Market range
$20/guest–$500/guest
Publish pricing
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North Carolina caterers typically charge $35 to $47 per guest, based on vendors that publish pricing, with the full market range spanning $20 to $500 per guest. Because premium and luxury caterers rarely list prices publicly and require a direct inquiry, the true market average is likely higher than these published figures suggest.

The Hickory caterers list

Showing 12 of 12 caterers
  • JD's Smokehouse

    Lenoir

    JD's Smokehouse is a family-owned BBQ caterer specializing in slow-smoked meats and Southern sides, available for events large and small. Named #1 BBQ in North Carolina, they offer catering delivery with customizable menus.

    $31 – $58Cuisine: bbq, southernService: buffet, family-styleBar service: No

    Dinner packages and bulk meat pricing suitable for weddings; individual plates and sides are non-wedding retail items.

    casualrusticsouthernbbq
    jds-smokehouse.com(828) 522-1227500 Malcolm Blvd, Rutherford College, NC 28671, USA
  • Liazzo's Catering

    Hickory

    Liazzo's Catering is an established caterer in Hickory, NC with over 600 weddings of experience, offering customized menus and coordination with other wedding vendors. They emphasize quality craftsmanship and affordably-priced service.

    Pricing on request
    liazzoscatering.com(828) 327-86461816 North Center Street Hickory, NC, 28601 United States
  • Apple City BBQ

    Hickory

    Apple City BBQ is a family-owned pit-cooked BBQ restaurant and caterer in Taylorsville, NC that specializes in authentic hickory and apple wood-smoked meats. They offer fully customizable catering for weddings and special events.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southernService: buffet, family-styleBar service: No
    rusticcasualsoutherntraditional
    applecitybbq.com(828) 471-52153490 NC-16 South, Taylorsville, NC 28681, USA
  • Bistro 127 Catering

    Hickory

    Bistro 127 Catering specializes in custom catered events including weddings, offering buffet and plated dinner options for 8 to 400 guests at their restaurant or offsite locations.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: contemporary american, cajun/creole, mediterraneanService: buffet, platedBar service: Yes
    chef-drivencontemporaryupscale casual
    hickorysocial.com(828) 328-34322039 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
  • Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

    Hickory

    Jim 'N Nick's is a BBQ restaurant and caterer specializing in slow-smoked meats and Southern sides, offering full-service catering for weddings with buffet and interactive station options.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southern, barbecueService: buffet, food stations, delivery and setup +1Bar service: No
    casualrusticsouthernfunlaid-back
    jimnnicks.com(828) 278-79301687 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
  • L & L Catering & Bistro

    Hickory

    L & L Catering & Bistro is an established catering company with 32 years of experience serving the Hickory area, offering exceptional food and personal service for events including weddings.

    Pricing on request
    landlcateringandevents.com(828) 327-7505Furniture Mart, 2220 US Hwy 70 SE Suite 280, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
  • Perkz Cafe

    Lenoir

    PERKZ Catering & Events is a full-service family-owned catering company in Lenoir, NC that handles weddings, events, and parties with customizable menus and professional service. They also offer event space rental, a mobile bar service, and DJ options.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: american (bbq-focused)Service: buffet, food trucksBar service: Yes
    perkzcateringandevents.com(828) 572-0258538 Wilkesboro Blvd NE SE, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
  • Cranford Brother's Barbecue

    Hickory

    Cranford Brother's Barbecue is a pit-smoked BBQ caterer offering full-service catering for events up to 1,000 guests, including weddings. They provide buffet-style service with customizable meat and side options.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southern, smoked meatsService: buffet, bulk ordersBar service: Yes
    rusticcasualsouthernbbq
    cranfordbros.com(828) 270-7229205 Main Avenue Northeast Hickory, NC, 28601 United States
  • El Tacorriendo

    Lenoir

    El Tacorriendo is an authentic Mexican food truck offering catering services for events including weddings. They specialize in fresh, made-to-order Mexican cuisine with homemade tortillas, in-house prepared meats, and fresh salsas.

    Pricing on request
    casualauthenticfood truckmexicanfresh
    eltacorriendotruck.com(828) 292-4552502 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
  • Smokey and the Pig

    Morganton

    Smokey and the Pig is a BBQ caterer in Fairview, NC that explicitly offers wedding catering alongside other special events. They provide customizable bulk meat options, sides, desserts, and beverages for gatherings of various sizes.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southernService: buffet, family-style, bulk cateringBar service: No

    Family meal deals and bulk meat pricing typical of casual catering, below wedding per-guest thresholds.

    casualrusticauthenticBBQ shack
    smokeyandthepig.com(828) 222-2595913 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, NC 28730, USA
  • Butch's Barbeque & Breakfast

    Morganton

    Butch's Barbeque & Breakfast is a BBQ caterer in Morganton, NC that offers catering services for events. The business specializes in barbecue and breakfast cuisine with a moderate price point.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, breakfastBar service: No
    casualBBQSouthern
    butchsmorganton.com(828) 432-50401234 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655, USA
  • Publix Super Market at Lake Hickory Crossings

    Hickory

    Publix Super Market offers custom cakes and catering services for celebrations, including weddings. They provide in-store ordering with themed cake options and professional catering consultation.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: custom cakes, themed cakes, catering platters +2
    casualconvenientmodernplayful
    publix.com(828) 322-367536 29th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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