Yes, we require a 25 person minimum on all items (unless otherwise specified).
Event staff (catering leads, servers, bartenders, and chefs) are billed independently of food. The amount of event staff for your event is determined based on your guest count and type of service.
The pricing for rentals included in your quote is only an estimate. Final charges and availability cannot be solidified until we confirm a rental order with the rental company. Your proposal also includes an estimate of the delivery fee, damage waiver, and any other associated fees from the rental company associated with drop-off and pick-up of your rental order from the venue. The rental order will be placed upon receipt of a signed catering contract and a final pricing structure will be determined at that time. Once we have a better idea of how many table linens will be needed for your event, we will add those to the order as well.
They have a natural, sun-kissed look—simple, elegant, and perfect for an effortless beachy aesthetic.
Yes—vendor meals are offered at 20% off your selected menu price. For example, a $30 entrée package would come to $24 per vendor meal. Closer to your big day (about 1–2 months out), we'll connect for your final details call. Just let your sales rep know how many vendor meals you'll need and if there are any dietary notes to keep in mind.
We've got it covered. Guests with dietary needs will receive a thoughtfully prepared plated meal at no additional cost.
During your final details call, simply share the number of accommodations needed, along with guest names and table assignments, and we'll take care of the rest.
While it sounds appealing, we generally recommend keeping things simple with a single or dual entrée service. Offering a choice can slow things down and sometimes lead to mix-ups—especially when guests are mingling, enjoying the celebration and return to the wrong seat.
If you select our two-entree package, each guest gets to enjoy both—no decisions needed. If a choice of entrée still feels like the right fit for your day, your sales rep will be happy to walk through that option with you.
Private tastings can be booked through your sales coordinator once a proposal has been built and your venue has been solidified. These tastings take place at either of our two restaurant locations (Kill Devil Grill or South of KDG). Tastings include nine items of your choice from our catering menu.
Kids' meals are designed for little ones 8 and under. We request that all kids' meal entrees and sides are the same.
Generally speaking, we do not serve buffet to guests. From experience, it slows the process down as guests like to customize their food to their tastes. If the throughput at the buffet is a concern, we can make the buffet double sided to allow guests to pass through quicker. Kill Devil Catering would still provide a buffet attendant who can help answer questions about the food and keep the buffet clean. The attendant will also call for replenishments on the buffet.
Most celebrations wind down by 10 or 11pm, which allows our team time to wrap things up. If the evening stretches past midnight, a late-night staffing fee will apply.
Exciting! Your next step is signing the catering contract and submitting a 50% deposit to secure your date.
From there, you'll still have flexibility—menu selections and guest counts can be adjusted up to 14 days before your event. We'll send your final balance about 10 days prior, reflecting any updates along the way.
The service fee covers all the behind-the-scenes essentials—equipment, logistics, coordination, site visit, general liability and vehicle insurance, warehouse packing, and more.
Gratuity isn't included, but if you'd like to show appreciation to the team, we typically suggest 10–20% of the food and beverage total. Before or after your event, you are welcome to reach out to your sales coordinator to leave a gratuity for staff.
Absolutely. You're welcome to swap items within your selected package without changing the price.
Only upgrades—like premium entrées or adding extra entrees, sides or desserts—would adjust your total.
We recommend booking about a year in advance, especially for popular dates. We host a limited number of events per day, so dates can fill up quickly. A signed contract and deposit will officially hold your spot.
From here, we'll stay connected as your plans take shape. A few key milestones to keep in mind:
Note: If you request to book an event within the two week period, the guest count listed on your contract is considered the FINAL guest count.
We also have a lovely space, South of KDG, perfect for rehearsal dinners and celebrations. If we're catering your wedding, we're happy to extend a repeat client discount for your event there. Just reach out to learn more.
