Cannon Catering is a family-owned, award winning catering company that has grown up with the Raleigh-Durham area since 1999. We provide fresh, delicious food with above-and-beyond services to weddings, corporate events, banquets, and other special events across the Triangle. Then simply give us a call and we will help you work out all the details to make your event amazing!
The food should be delicious, the presentation should be exciting, but the people are what make the difference. We are proud of the amazing staff, some of whom have been with us for over 15 years.
The food should be delicious, the presentation should be exciting, but the people are what make the difference. We are proud of the amazing staff, some of whom have been with us for over 15 years.
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Kelly is driving influence behind our amazing menus ensuring all of our clients and their guests have a great experience. We are a food-centric culture. Food is at the center of almost every major event, celebration, or gathering in our lives. We help people make great memories through delicious, fresh food made with love.
No matter what kind of reception you choose, our stunning presentations, delicious food, and quality service will have your guests talking; all the while providing you with outstanding value and peace of mind. You're getting married - let us worry about the details! Our New Grand Affair Wedding Package offers a european style 4 course dinner reception with custom tablescapes. The Low-Country Southern Fare Menu is a collection of our most popular selections that bring an authentic southern charm to any reception.
For over 15 years, Cannon Catering has been planning and producing banquets for businesses, churches, and non-profits across the Triangle. Every banquet is unique and we take pride to helping our clients craft the perfect selection from our banquet menu. We can also coordinate rentals and linens through Cannon Catering which will help you save time and money.
Reviews (19)
April Howard
Jun 09, 2022
I just used Cannon Catering on 06/11/22. I knew nothing about this caterer, and I have to admit, I was unsure. Boy, was I W-R-O-N-G. They catered a surprise birthday party for my husband., the food was delicious. Jennifer and her crew were OUTSTANDING, so nice and friendly, the service was top notch! The food was marvelous, people were still talking about it the next day! I will definitely use them again!
Sydney Menigoz
May 29, 2022
Mikayla Bennett
Apr 05, 2022
We loved having Cannon as our wedding caterer! We chose to do the Royal Hors D'oeuvres menu, and it was a big hit with everyone! The service during the wedding was incredibly professional, everyone was very kind and helpful, and made sure everyone was fed and had a piece of cake! There was no issue in communication with Cannon, as they work hard to ensure that all the details for your service are correct.
They listened carefully to our feedback and needs during the tasting, and made sure to go over details several times prior to the wedding event, just to be sure everything was lined up correctly! Would absolutely recommend them for any event!
They listened carefully to our feedback and needs during the tasting, and made sure to go over details several times prior to the wedding event, just to be sure everything was lined up correctly! Would absolutely recommend them for any event!
Caitlan Swaffar
Feb 15, 2022
I worked with Cannon Catering for my wedding and I am so thankful I did! Not only was the food absolutely phenomenal, the communication quick and easy, and the team unbelievably friendly, but on my wedding day I found that the Cannon team went so far above and beyond my expectations to make sure everyone had a fantastic time. For example, my husband and I planned to eat on our own prior to dinner to make sure we had a chance to actually eat, and I brought TV dinner trays to eat off of in a side room. However, when we walked in, Cannon had set up our own little table complete with tablecloth and centerpiece, and it was a much more enjoyable and relaxing dinner.
Even more, I felt like they were willing to jump in anywhere help was needed, including lighting sparklers for our sparkler exit! My wedding day would not have run as smoothly without them, and I ABSOLUTELY recommend Cannon Catering to anyone in need of a catering team!
Even more, I felt like they were willing to jump in anywhere help was needed, including lighting sparklers for our sparkler exit! My wedding day would not have run as smoothly without them, and I ABSOLUTELY recommend Cannon Catering to anyone in need of a catering team!
Liz Martinez
Feb 05, 2022
I just want to give Cannon Catering a great BIG hug and a huge THANK YOU for the AMAZING job their team did for us on Friday night. John and Karla were extremely professional and efficient in getting everything set and ready to go for our attendees. The wait staff was very courteous and moved quickly in getting the food and drinks out. And the food.
It was so delicious! We all truly enjoyed the meal. It's funny because there was so much going on throughout the evening that I didn't think to check on the wait staff until about 8pm and they were gone. They were like ninjas. The set up was super fast and were done and cleaned up at the blink of an eye. They left the area better than how they found it and that was awesome. Thank you to you and your team and we look forward to working with you again soon.
It was so delicious! We all truly enjoyed the meal. It's funny because there was so much going on throughout the evening that I didn't think to check on the wait staff until about 8pm and they were gone. They were like ninjas. The set up was super fast and were done and cleaned up at the blink of an eye. They left the area better than how they found it and that was awesome. Thank you to you and your team and we look forward to working with you again soon.
Wes Wycoff
Jan 12, 2022
Leigh Nivens
Dec 18, 2021
Cannon catering was perfect for our wedding day. There were several menu options with plenty of food choices. They offered a complimentary private tasting with them before booking. Great communication with the staff and they provided amazing service at the venue as well. Our favorites were the shrimp and grits, stuffed mushrooms and the golden mashed potatoes. I would highly recommend them for any of your catering needs.
Sonja Engel
Dec 17, 2021
We hired Cannon Catering for our wedding and from beginning to end they were amazing to work with. First off, they have all their pricing, information and menus online which makes it SO much easier rather than having to email back and forth endlessly. Secondly, they are prompt and professional with all of their communication. And thirdly, they made sure everything went flawlessly at the wedding and our rehearsal dinner (we hired them for both that's how awesome they are).
If you are looking for a caterer for your wedding, stop searching and go with Cannon. They have high ratings on Google for a reason and you can read through endless positive reviews.
If you are looking for a caterer for your wedding, stop searching and go with Cannon. They have high ratings on Google for a reason and you can read through endless positive reviews.
Alice Martin
Dec 02, 2021
Cannon was so easy to work with! We had a blast at our tasting and they were always quick to answer our questions and accommodate our needs. The food was terrific and our guests loved the mini-pies for our fall wedding. The entire team was professional and kind and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Holly Culley
Nov 28, 2021
Cannon Catering was absolutely phenomenal in catering our wedding! From the very first tasting session we had with Cannon, we were impressed with their food, service, and kindness. Those things all continued throughout the process. Cannon quickly became, and remained, one of our most favorite wedding vendors and we loved working with their whole team. Our wedding food was delicious and many guests commented on how much they enjoyed the food. We would ABSOLUTELY book Cannon again for any event we need catering for!
Dan Ratcliffe
Nov 26, 2021
Summer DuMont
Nov 20, 2021
Caitlin O'Neil
Nov 19, 2021
Sherma McLucas
Oct 18, 2021
Cannon Catering actually surpassed my expectations - which says a lot! It was very refreshing to receive the level of professionalism their representatives displayed during the entire event. They went above and beyond the standard of service expected. The servers were punctual, the display was impressionable and of course the food was good! I would definitely recommend Cannon Catering to host your function.
Brenda Stallings
Oct 01, 2021
Cannon Catering catered our Granddaughter's wedding on July 18, 2021. The food was absolutely delicious from the hors d'oeuvres to the main buffet and the presentation was lovely. The staff at Cannon Catering was top notch- very professional and skilled, as well as friendly. I cannot say enough about how enjoyable it was to work with Cannon Catering.
It was a pleasure to work with Beth throughout the entire process. Her communication was excellent. From the initial inquiry to the completion of the wedding, Cannon Catering exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them.
It was a pleasure to work with Beth throughout the entire process. Her communication was excellent. From the initial inquiry to the completion of the wedding, Cannon Catering exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them.
Robert Barton
Jul 21, 2021
Along with another family, we recently hosted an event for over 70 people (in a relatively small area). Beth assured us that the Cannon Catering staff would be able to work within our space and help people navigate the buffet with ease. We were not disappointed. The service staff was excellent and delivered on the promise to enable the event to run smoothly. The food was delicious, and priced fairly. Communication before and after the event was easy and timely. Everyone is very professional & friendly.
Dylan C.
Feb 22, 2017
We were deciding between Cannon Catering and another local company for our wedding. After our tasting, we decided we absolutely could not go with Cannon. While the ladies who own Cannon Catering are very nice, we found them to be utterly unorganized and unprofessional. There were quite a few things we were really unhappy with. For one, communication!
While my emails were responded to fairly quickly, several questions went unanswered and more than once I received one or two line responses to long emails full of information and questions. When we went to set up our tasting, we were not asked what on our picked out menu we wanted to try. We were given virtually no information about the tasting or what that included.
We were given an address for he meeting, but not told that it would take place in the cafeteria of a large business, so at our appointment, we were wandering around for several minutes before figuring out where we were supposed to be. And when we got there, it took us almost 10 minutes to find someone who worked there! When we were finally greeted by one of the owners, we were immediately put off, first because she was wearing jeans and a flannel and just didn't come off professionally at all, but that's not the end of the world.
What really made me angry was that the owner then informed us that even though I'd been emailing with the co-owner for a month, this owner knew NOTHING about us or our wedding. All of the discussions we'd had over email. she didn't know anything about it. She didn't even know WHEN our wedding was. Then she tells me that the company had never done a wedding at our venue, after the co-owner told us SPECIFICALLY over email that they had done more than one event there!
I do not like being lied to and mislead. At that point I already wanted to walk away, but I felt guilty, so we went through with the tasting. The food was nothing special. It wasn't bad by any means, but it was half cold. They served us a sampling of their "most popular" choices - most of which were not things we'd expressed interest in - and all of it was shoved unattractively onto a plastic plate.
The owner then sat and alternately stared at us/ talked through options while we ate, giving us no time to discuss ourselves. It was a VERY uncomfortable experience. The whole thing just felt like they didn't care about our event at all. And I get that - no one will be as excited for our wedding as we are! But honestly, we felt more like we were annoying them then offering them our business.
We left feeling like we had completely wasted our time. My fiance even noted that it looked like food we had made ourselves, not restaurant quality at all, and certainly not up to par with what would be served at a formal event. I'd like to rate them even lower, in all honesty, but I don't want to come across as harsh or unfair since we only had a tasting and decided not to employ them.
While my emails were responded to fairly quickly, several questions went unanswered and more than once I received one or two line responses to long emails full of information and questions. When we went to set up our tasting, we were not asked what on our picked out menu we wanted to try. We were given virtually no information about the tasting or what that included.
We were given an address for he meeting, but not told that it would take place in the cafeteria of a large business, so at our appointment, we were wandering around for several minutes before figuring out where we were supposed to be. And when we got there, it took us almost 10 minutes to find someone who worked there! When we were finally greeted by one of the owners, we were immediately put off, first because she was wearing jeans and a flannel and just didn't come off professionally at all, but that's not the end of the world.
What really made me angry was that the owner then informed us that even though I'd been emailing with the co-owner for a month, this owner knew NOTHING about us or our wedding. All of the discussions we'd had over email. she didn't know anything about it. She didn't even know WHEN our wedding was. Then she tells me that the company had never done a wedding at our venue, after the co-owner told us SPECIFICALLY over email that they had done more than one event there!
I do not like being lied to and mislead. At that point I already wanted to walk away, but I felt guilty, so we went through with the tasting. The food was nothing special. It wasn't bad by any means, but it was half cold. They served us a sampling of their "most popular" choices - most of which were not things we'd expressed interest in - and all of it was shoved unattractively onto a plastic plate.
The owner then sat and alternately stared at us/ talked through options while we ate, giving us no time to discuss ourselves. It was a VERY uncomfortable experience. The whole thing just felt like they didn't care about our event at all. And I get that - no one will be as excited for our wedding as we are! But honestly, we felt more like we were annoying them then offering them our business.
We left feeling like we had completely wasted our time. My fiance even noted that it looked like food we had made ourselves, not restaurant quality at all, and certainly not up to par with what would be served at a formal event. I'd like to rate them even lower, in all honesty, but I don't want to come across as harsh or unfair since we only had a tasting and decided not to employ them.
Ken M.
Nov 16, 2016
Cannon Catering recently catered a brunch event St. John's Episcopal Church on Sunday for a special occasion -- it was excellent! I tend to want to ensure all back up plans are in place - they assured me that everything would be covered; after the church service - everything was perfect, decorated and in place as promised! We got a lot of compliments on the food and the professionalism of the staff! They were really helpful on pricing for planning purposes. We will definitely keep Cannon Catering in mind for future events. Great to work with!
Adri T.
Feb 28, 2010
Review based on the most deliciously wonderful cupcakes being sold at Wake Forest Coffee Co. in downtown WF. Husband was such a dear and bought me a cupcake when he was running around downtown. The cupcake was adorable and looked super delish! I could not wait to take a bite. The cupcake was flavorful, moist, and down right yummay! There was a perfect amount of frosting and it had just the right sweetness.
I went back to WFCC today to ask where these baby cakes came from and they proudly told me about Cannon Catering, their website, and where they were located. If you love a good cupcake you need to get up and go get yourself one!
I went back to WFCC today to ask where these baby cakes came from and they proudly told me about Cannon Catering, their website, and where they were located. If you love a good cupcake you need to get up and go get yourself one!