Catering Guide · North Carolina

Caterers in North Carolina

95 caterers, food trucks and restaurants that cater in 59 cities and towns, from OpenStreetMap (refreshed November 5, 2026).

How Many Caterers Are There in North Carolina?

We list 95 catering businesses in North Carolina: 64 full-service caterers, 29 food trucks and carts and 3 restaurants that cater, plus 6 BBQ caterers, across 59 cities and towns. The most are in Charlotte (13), Greensboro (8), Cary (4). Every listing is free; nobody pays to rank.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Source: OpenStreetMap (refreshed November 5, 2026).

64caterers
29food trucks
3restaurants that cater
59cities & towns

By Catering Type in North Carolina

Full-Service Caterers (64)Food Trucks (29)BBQ Catering (6)Dessert Catering (9)

Cities and Towns

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Largest Cities in North Carolina

Charlotte 13 Listed

Hip Hop Smoothies

1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte

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La Bonbonniere Bakery

300 South Davidson Street, Charlotte

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Greensboro 8 Listed

Chef Samir Shaltout

4212-A West Wendover Avenue, Greensboro

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Cary 4 Listed

Raleigh 4 Listed

Ladyfingers

627 East Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh

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SpiceCubed

2610 Wycliff Road, Raleigh

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Asheville 2 Listed

Ciao Y'all

570 Brevard Road, Asheville

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Biscoe 2 Listed

Durham 2 Listed

Harmony 2 Listed

Jamestown 2 Listed

New Bern 2 Listed

Hapiplate

2503 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern

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Catering in North Carolina: Questions

How many caterers are listed in North Carolina?

We list 95 catering businesses in North Carolina across 59 cities and towns: 64 full-service caterers, 29 food trucks, 3 restaurants that cater, 6 BBQ catering, 2 wedding & event catering, 9 dessert catering, 4 bar & coffee catering. The most are in Charlotte (13), Greensboro (8), Cary (4).

Do food trucks need a permit to cater in North Carolina?

Food trucks need a valid health permit from the state or county where they are based, and many cities also require a local vending or event permit, especially on public property. For a private event on private land, ask the truck to confirm its permits and your venue's rules.

Is catering taxed in North Carolina?

In most states, prepared food and catering are subject to sales tax, and some states also tax the service charge. Rates and rules vary by state and city, so ask the caterer to show tax as a separate line on the quote.

Plan ahead with the catering cost calculator, the food quantity calculator and the catering checklist.

Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 5, 2026 · Sources & method