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Happy Cardinal Catering is an exceptional wedding catering company based in Durham, North Carolina. This team of culinary artists, led by Head Chef Rob Kinneen, offers couples a plethora of carefully crafted dishes using the freshest ingredients possible. Happy Cardinal Catering has mastered their ability to prepare delectable cuisine stemming from a wide variety of traditions. They also offer couples the ability to customize their menu with a number of tantalizing options.

Cuisine
Happy Cardinal Catering offers couples a variety of exotic dishes hailing from an array of international traditions. Whether you’re seeking American BBQ and Mediterranean, Japanese and Italian, French, Chinese, Spanish, or Southwestern cuisine - this team has got you covered. Happy Cardinal Catering also accommodates a number of dietary needs, including:

  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Lactose-free
  • Pork-free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Services Offered
Happy Cardinal Catering offers the choice between plated, family style, and buffet dining styles, depending on your particular preferences. This team also offers couples a number of special additional services in order to further enhance their wedding catering experience, including:

  • Delivery
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Servers/bartenders
  • Specialty/house beer
  • Specialty/house wine
  • Premium/house liquor
  • Champagne toast
  • Barware/glassware
  • China/flatware
  • Tables/chairs
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Frequently asked questions

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

$55

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

$36

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$45

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

$25

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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?

American
Asian
BBQ
French
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Breanna Sent on 11/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The team at Happy Cardinal Catering is amazing! Everyone involved is very professional, friendly and super knowledgeable about their products. They are able to customize everything to fit my needs. They will be my go to catering services and I will always highly recommend them!!
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Diana Sent on 10/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had an amazing experience with Happy Cardinal! Our food was absolutely delicious and Carolyn, Rob, and their team were incredibly accommodating, respectful, and professional. They took our guests' dietary restrictions into account and made sure everyone had delicious food throughout the evening. The servers were so attentive, making sure that my husband and I always had something to eat and fresh drinks throughout the evening. Happy Cardinal also provided our bar services. Drinks were plentiful, and everyone had a great time. Food and drink are two things your guests care a lot about, and all of our guests were very, very happy with Happy Cardinal!
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Josephine Sent on 08/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Carolyn and Rob did an awesome job catering our wedding. They are so good at what they do - their excitement over flavors and presentation is infectious! They were flexible and capable and were happy to work with a uniquely shaped venue to make sure everything flowed well. We would definitely recommend Happy Cardinal to anyone.
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A&A Weddings A&A Weddings Wedding Photographers

I only have wonderful things to say about these people and their food. Nothing but excellent from service to what your guests will enjoy. Many of my clients have had an exceptional experience working with Happy Cardinal Catering. They are attentive to every detail - dietary needs etc. and everything tastes amazing and looks delicious every single time. Please make Happy Cardinal Catering a part of your special day!

Exceptional Events Exceptional Events Wedding Planners

I am a wedding coordinator, and Happy Cardinal Catering is going on my recommended vendors list! They were on top of everything and constantly ready for the next event during the reception. Plus, the food was amazing! They even catered to people's dietary restrictions. I'm still craving the red pepper hummus!! I definitely recommended them!

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