For over 15 years, we have endeavored to build the success of Chef by Design Catering Company through our dedication to producing the highest quality private and corporate off-premise events throughout the Hampton Roads region. Whether you want a romantic dinner for two or a gala affair for five hundred, Chef by Design will bring a new level of taste, elegance, and fun to the party.
We cater to all your senses by turning our passion and style into the freshest, most exquisitely prepared seasonal menus, designing wonderfully imaginative settings and presentations, and providing impeccable professional service. We pledge our reputation for integrity and reliability throughout every stage of the planning.
We cater to all your senses by turning our passion and style into the freshest, most exquisitely prepared seasonal menus, designing wonderfully imaginative settings and presentations, and providing impeccable professional service. We pledge our reputation for integrity and reliability throughout every stage of the planning.
Services
It is our pleasure to create a UNIQUE MENU tailored perfectly for your taste, budget and event. Our Event Team starts by consulting with you in-person or over the phone about your vision and ideas, drawing inspiration from your favorite foods and restaurants, event goals, and personality. Once we capture your vision, Chef John and team will create a CUSTOM PROPOSAL for your special event.
I don't throw around "perfect" very often. The catering was PERFECT. I grew up in VB but have lived in NYC the last 9 years, where I was a manager at the exceptional raw/vegan restaurant, Pure Food and Wine. So, good food is IMPORTANT to me: quality of ingredients, flavors, presentation. I wanted NYC standards.
Reviews (6)
Hallie Edwards
Jul 07, 2021
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Chef by Design is absolutely fabulous. Marcy, Emily and the whole team. Everything was PERFECT on our wedding day and darn good food is such an important part of that we wouldn’t have trusted anyone other than Chef by design. We knew about them from being such a staple in the area and then choosing The Neon on House as our reception venue. They were wonderful at pivoting during Covid and changing our wedding to a small backyard setting, even honoring our request to use my moms crystal and china. The menu was inventive like a progressive garden party dinner with many courses that encouraged good
Jordan Grube
Jul 05, 2021
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Chef By Design catered our wedding and we were blown away by the quality of the food. My husband is gluten free and we wanted him to be able to enjoy EVERYTHING. They did not disappoint! Everything they made was absolutely delicious. The catering staff was phenomenal about making sure that my husband and I had food coming straight to us and drinks in our hands. Emily made sure that all of our details with the rental company were exactly what we wanted and we could not be more grateful for their amazing work!
Robert Rogers
Nov 14, 2019
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We just had them cater our Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for our real estate company and I cannot find enough good things to say. Number one they pulled the entire thing off in a matter of weeks. They had an entire crew here several hours before the event to setup and everything went flawless. People have continued to talk about how wonderful the food was and how great the presentation was. I will continue to recommend them over and over again, please check out the photos below. And I highly recommend you talk to either Amy or Staci when you call, they are the best!
Paramount Builders
Oct 11, 2019
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Chef by Design was an easy decision when we first began planning our company Labor Day Party. Paramount Builders has been in business for 29 years and has 2-3 events every year. We are very familiar with every caterer in the area for small and large groups. Every experience that we have had with CBD has been flawless!
For this event we knew we would be having 175+ guests and needed a catering company that could not only provide quality cuisine but also excellent service. Marcy and her team were very accommodating and worked with us to create the perfect seafood menu for our backyard event. Chef
For this event we knew we would be having 175+ guests and needed a catering company that could not only provide quality cuisine but also excellent service. Marcy and her team were very accommodating and worked with us to create the perfect seafood menu for our backyard event. Chef
Rachel Kennedy
Dec 14, 2017
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Meredith Law
Aug 17, 2017
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