BEST. WEDDING. EVER. A "great" rating is not enough to say how happy we were with everything at our wedding. We worked with CBD, specifically Kelly, for our wedding at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown. We can't stop raving about the night. First off, Kelly is INCREDIBLE. We genuinely would have been lost without her. She is patient, organized, and always willing to help. She was more of a wedding planner than a venue coordinator. I don't know how she does it! I would use CBD for another event just to get the opportunity to work with Kelly again. My husband and I cannot say enough positive things about her - thank you for everything, Kelly! You are amazing! Second, everything CBD provided was fantastic. From the food to the staff - all of it was just wonderful. We had numerous guests tell us how impressed they were with our hors d'oeuvres and entrees. The pork belly appetizer was awesome and people were still talking about our dumpling station the next day. We loved our entrees too! I wish there was a way I could order them again because they were delicious. The waitstaff and bartenders provided by CBD were also fantastic. Everyone was polite and willing to accommodate us - they really helped to make the night run as smoothly as possible. They were all professional and lovely. We hope they had a good time with us! Finally, our venue was simply gorgeous. We loved it from the second we saw it on our tour with Kelly. It was different from all the other weddings we've been to and many of our friends and family were very impressed. Our guests couldn't stop telling us how great the venue was throughout the night. We agree! It is a hidden gem that we got lucky more people did not know about. Plus, it is affordable! My husband and I still can't get over just how reasonable everything at CBD was especially for the quality of food and service we received. With a large event like this, often something goes wrong at the last minute that send things into a tailspin. My husband and I remarked at the end of the night that not a single thing went wrong with our wedding day. I feel a huge part of that is thanks to Kelly and the rest of the CBD staff. Thank you all so much for your hard work and help so that we could have the best day ever! You guys are the best! read more

We worked with Kristen at the College of Physicians for our wedding and CBD is the caterer that comes attached to the venue. We were thrilled on so many levels! First, Kristen is an absolute professional. Getting to work with her was one of the highlights of our wedding. She answered all of our questions (and trust me...we had questions!) quickly, thoroughly, and with warmth that made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with. I cannot recommend her enough. Second, CBD and Kristen offered us several different price levels for our wedding which was hugely helpful. We ended up choosing a less expensive package so that we could invite more guests given our budget. Third, CBD was wonderful about allergies. I am gluten and dairy free & several of my guests had severe allergies to other items. Everyone I talked to after the wedding said they felt taken care of! We had a wonderful experience and recommend them highly! read more

I cannot recommend Kristen and the team at Catering by Design enough. I can honestly say every aspect of our wedding went completely as planned and looked exactly as I had envisioned and I had a very specific vision! Kristen was unbelievable-- incredibly responsive and took on way more than most day of coordinators (calling vendors, creating the timeline, recommending vendors, previewing decor set up). She made recommendations and was honest when she really thought something wasn't a good idea, but at the end of the day she let me come up with the concept and executed it beautifully. In addition to Kristen, the rest of the staff was incredible. I had a number of guests come up to me and tell me the service was outstanding-- better than most top notch restaurants. We even had our own personal concierge, Zakiya, who seemed to know what we needed even before we asked. We actually got to eat at our wedding! Lastly, the food. It was delicious and again, we got so many compliments. We loved the food so much we ate the packed up leftovers the next night for dinner. Overall, the evening was incredible and we could not have pulled it off without Kristen and the team at Catering by Design. We cannot thank them enough! read more

Catering by Design was the absolute best! We used them for our wedding at The College of Physicians in Philadelphia. CbD is the exclusive manager of the event spaces at this venue - so they managed our ceremony, the cocktail hour, and our reception. I need to start with Liz. She was our main point of contact at CbD / The College. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, organized, and had immense patience with me and my 10,000 questions. She was outstanding!! From the very beginning, I left like we were in very good hands. In terms of food / drinks, we wanted to have a fusion of Indian and American cuisine. My husband and I cared very much about the quality of the food and drinks - it was our number one priority item. Liz and her team worked with us on every detail to create a customized menu for the cocktail hour and reception to meet what we were envisioning. In addition, Liz and her team took care to deliver on a custom cake decoration idea I had in mind and a matched the taste of a signature drink my husband created. No detail was over looked. Our guests raved to us about the meatballs station and the passed hor d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour, and the entrées at the reception. They were exceptional! The staff and chefs at Catering by Design went above and beyond and I highly recommend them without reservation. -Sam & Chris read more

I worked with Nancy at Bolingbroke Mansion, one of their venues out in Wayne. I could not be happier with the experience. I have never had such a great sense of service before. Now that I have done a wedding, I know that I should not stress myself out anymore if I have a vendor like CBD in charge. Nancy makes you feel like you've been life long friends in a couple of seconds. She went above and beyond to make our day special. She knew we had a tight budget, but showed us many different ways we could do the menu that would make it fit. She kept us on track and up to date on the things we needed to do. She ran out on our wedding day and got us Triple Sec with her own money because we had forgotten. The food was amazing, every server was attentive and wonderful. The bartender we hired through them, Gary, was an amazing affable guy that made the night one to (or not)remember. I also used their in house decorator, Garnish, with Carolyn Rizzo. Oh my gosh. I wish I had more pictures of all the beautiful things she did. Again, they made things work within our budget and I so appreciate that. In general, I was overwhelmed by the service they provided. They decorated a few of the fireplaces at no extra cost. They were punctual, professional, and incredibly detail-oriented. I highly encourage you to invest in CBD for your caterer. They really blew me away. read more

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Had my daughter's wedding at One North Broad. We had to use Catering by Design as they are the designated caterer. Can't understand all the positive reviews. This was our experience. Buyer beware. Cons 1. Some meals were served cold 2. After seeing her once during the cocktail hour and Event Specialist was no where to be found during the event. Several requests were made to speak with her but she never responded. 3. Event specialist, Terri, displayed a rude, negative, pushy and argumentative attitude throughout the planning process and event. I reached out to her by phone to discuss the issues in this review before posting it. She was rude and argumentative saying she can't believe these things happened. 4. Appetizers were not being served throughout cocktail hour space. Many of our guest never saw many of the appetizers. We asked the staff multiple times to serve throughout the room. This never happened. 5. Appetizer station was not replenished. Had to ask the wait staff to replenish several times. 6. The bride and groom were not provided with appetizers. When the bride asked she was brought an empty plate and was told that someone else must have eaten them. The bride was then offered a lamb chop that had a bite taken out of it. 7. Overpriced. Asked to have olives on our antipasti station. Was told they would cost $363 for 123 person event. They can be purchased online for under $50 8. Paper and plastic plates and utensils were used for appetizers after being told by Event Specialist that paper and plastic would not be used during our event. 9. A staff member was supposed to be assigned to the bride and groom to serve them throughout the event. This did not happen. 10. Mashed potatoes were runny. 11. Terri, our event specialist, was disorganized. I received an email from her while I was at the rehearsal dinner saying she couldn't find the our guest list and corresponding entree selections. This caused me, the MOB, to forgo our Welcome Party and return to the hotel to send the info which had been previously sent. Pros 1. Beef Short Ribs and salmon were tasty 2. Blood Orange Sorbet was good 3. Ability to order cake and desserts from other bakeries as their cake was dense and under baked. 4. The limited number of appetizers that guests did get were enjoyed. read more

Dan and his team at Catering By Design were amazing throughout the year we worked with them preparing for our wedding at the College of Physicians (a fantastic venue, by the by). Dan emits a sense of calm that soothes even the most frayed nerves immediately, assuring each person that the event will be perfect even when little things don't go exactly according to plan. From the tasting (luxurious pampering at their Mt. Airy space) to the event itself, everything was spot on and absolutely delicious. Every staff person was friendly, polite, and conscientious: making sure we were taken care of and helping us round up bits and pieces we'd brought with us at the end of the night. Thank you! We will certainly call on CBD should we need catering in the future and in the meantime, we will cross our fingers that our friends get married at the College, too, 'cause the minute I'm not wearing ivory, I'm going to gobble every amazing hors d'oeuvre without worrying about spills (um, those dumplings: amazeballs!)! read more

We could not have had a better experience with Catering by Design. As a wedding photographer myself I interact with countless vendors and CBD is among the best of the best. We were lucky enough to work with Kelly and she was extremely attentive and always quick to answer questions kindly and thoroughly. Our guests were blown away by the selection for cocktail hour and they raved about the awesome staff, service and food during dinner. We highly recommend them! read more

Our wedding was truly a masterpiece. I know everyone says and thinks that of their wedding day, but it truly was--and so much of that has to do with the One North Broad Team and Catering By Design. My husband and I met in Philadelphia (where I am also from) so we wanted our wedding in Philly even though we live in New York City. For this reason, we knew that we needed a solid/responsive team to work with because so many of our interactions would be virtual. ONB and CBD were it! Catering By Design is ONB's exclusive caterer. Initially, we were hesitant about venues that had exclusive caterers because we are FOODIES and we wanted the venue and catering decisions to be separate. However, CBD did not come to play! Knowing how passionate we were about choosing ONB as our venue, but unsure of CBD as our caterer, Terri Fair arranged for us to have a tasting BEFORE we made the official commitment. To me that gesture alone demonstrated that they were not just invested in receiving our money/business, but committed to proving they could be the perfect fit for our perfect day. What also sold us on CBD was their many many catering options. A lot of catering companies have their set menu tiers with set prices, and you just pick from a list. CBD, however, works within your budget and food preferences to make your dreams reality! While we still opted for a traditional seated dinner, we had the option to do family-style, buffet, etc... And the range of food options from their hors d'oeuvres to their entrees were overwhelming in the best way imaginable! A foodie heaven! The staff that worked our wedding was out of this world. From the way they dressed to the way they interacted with our guests-- folks are still talking about how impressed they were with the team. My husband and I had a dedicated staff member who made sure we had everything we needed BEFORE we even needed, and that small detail truly made a world of difference. The set-up and break-down of our reception was seamless and efficient, and before we were ready to head out of the door we had all of our extra food packaged and ready to go with us-- which was much appreciated the morning after! read more

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This was an awesome experience!! Michael took so much time With my wife and I planning our wedding and the menu. I spoke with him many times and each time was so fantastic. I didn't meet michael until the rehearsal dinner and had to give him a huge hug because I felt like I already new him for years. The ceremony and set up was perfect, dreamy. Food was fantastic and the caterers were so helpful asking my wife and I if we needed anything during dinner. It was a buffet style but the got us plates no problem. 10 stars!!!! read more

Michael and his team at Catering By Design were instrumental to us in executing the perfect evening for our colleagues and high end clientele. The staff was upbeat and professional; I could go on for days about the hors d'oeuvres that were passed. Simply the best. Highly recommend! read more

We hosted a large event at the College of Physicians and Catering by Design was the in-house caterer. Our event had an open bar (3 different bar locations - so never a long line - whoo-hoo) and fancy hors d'oeurves including a pad thai bar (awesome) a slider bar - falafel, chicken and beef burgers and a goreous display (under the 2nd floor rotunda) of charcuterrie, olives, spreads, breads and dips. Great job! Great tasting, plentiful food - within our limited budget. And - as i mentioned - plenty of booze flowing all night long with little to no waiting. read more

CBD is incredible in every part of the planning process. Terri could not have been more helpful or responsive. Terri helped us design a perfect meal, even bringing in an ice cream bar and soft pretzels as a late night snack for our guests. The food was absolutely incredible, and our guests are still talking about the tater tot bar. Thank you for the most magical day! read more

Catering by Design is my go to off-premise caterer. Not only do they have superb food and service, but the extraordinary event vision from principal Dan Love is unmatched. CBD provided catering services for a my company's open house cocktail party in February 2014. They turned a boring office into a festive environment, and all within budget. With some simple, but exotic florals and high-end linen, the office conference room was made into a welcoming space that our guests lingered in. After seeing our office space on our pre-event tour, Dan offered a completely overhauled menu that would please almost all of our expected guests. People are still raving about it weeks later. I only had a few weeks to finalize the party's details, but Dan and his team were ready. They provided inside feedback on event flow dynamics, since they had experience with office cocktail parties before. Since I didn't have experience with this type of event, it was so great to have the support and advice of CBD to make sure that our event was a complete success. I highly recommend Catering By Design for any catering needs. read more

Michael Krause and the whole team at Catering by Design was an absolute please sure work with for our annual fundraiser! We switched caterers very last minute and it turned out to be a fantastic decision. Micheal worked with us on everything we needed, and understood that as a fundraising event he needed to be the best he could be within our tight budget. We are still receiving complements on the service and food. We will absolutely be contacting them again in the future. Working with such a positive team takes one more stress out of any event. Thank you for all you did to make it a success! read more

We recently hired Catering by Design for our son's wedding celebration at our home, and one word sums up the experience: superlative! Everyone on the team performed beautifully and helped to make this day a stunning success. It all began with our interview with Michael Krause some months ago. We had already interviewed two other companies, and liked both very much. We had pretty much decided to go with one when Michael came to talk to us. What captured us most was that he approached the job almost like an event manager, rather than just a caterer. My wife and I really needed this kind of help. And, sure enough, he and his professionals delivered exactly that. They worked with us on sequencing, timing, tasking, table size and shapes, and many side issues that were not related to catering itself. For example, we had a large rehearsal party the night before. I realized we would need extra chairs, and Michael quickly arranged for an advance drop of 25 chairs. It took him about 30 seconds to arrange it. Done! Further, the quality of the food more than matched the service and organization. This was a bit challenging because we needed to add a taste of the Mediterranean to the menu. Michael worked with our son and his wife on this and it turned out great. Every dish got rave reviews from diverse guests. Also, the bride and groom had long ago decided to skip the traditional wedding cake, so Michael suggested an "ice cream and waffles station". It was a smash hit! Michael worked closely with Ernie who, I believe, was in charge of operations. When Ernie and the staff showed up on the day of the event, it was like magic. Poof! the lawn was lined with chairs for the ceremony itself. Poof! After the ceremony, guests were directed to a reception on our porch while tables were brought in and chairs rearranged for dinner. Poof! Drink and hors d'oeuvres stations were operating during the transition. At the end of the evening when staff were rapping up, I asked a bartender if he could create a self-serve set up for the remaining hard core dancers. Poof! It was set on the dining room table in our home. The bottom line: these folks made everything flow seamlessly and cheerfully. If we ever had a question, we just asked any member of the staff and they were immediately responsive. And that's another point: We noticed how well the staff worked together and the level of mutual respect they had. It "felt" comfortable to be around them. In terms of cost, their estimate came in right where the others did. Michael was always cost conscious as we made adjustments. And, I am happy to say, in the end the cost was basically the same as the opening estimate - no unwelcome surprises. Thanks to Michael and all the terrific professionals who helped make this a most memorable day for our family. read more

I want to thank Terri Fair from Catering by Design for her attention to detail and support during the planning of my daughter and son-in-law's wedding. I was very happy with the organization of the entire process. Food was great, guests were happy. Everything turned out better than expected! Terri handled all of the details seamlessly! The Michener Art Museum was a fabulous venue. The outside courtyard was perfect for the ceremony and cocktail hour. The inside ballroom was beautiful and dramatic when lit up in the evening. At the end of the evening, all of our belongings were packed up and loaded into my car. read more

We worked with Megan and were very impressed. She knew the venue like the back of her hand and made sure everything went to plan on the day-of. The food was fantastic. We did a stations menu and all the guests raved about the variety and taste of the food. They decorated as well, which added a lot to the look. Highly recommend for wedding caterer. read more

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Michael was so delightful to work with throughout the planning process for our school event, and his team at the event itself could not have been more professional or welcoming to our guests. In addition, the food and decor were outstanding and remarked upon by all of our guests. We would be delighted to partner with Catering by Design again! read more

AMAZING! Kristen was a dream to work with, and she made the process of planning so easy. We never had to worry about any details, and always felt confident that everything we wanted and that we talked about was being handled and would be done so flawlessly. The team took time to get to know us and our tastes, which made the process so smooth and enjoyable. They level of detail in their service during the planning as well as on the day of, matched that of my type-A personality, which really put me at ease. My guests RAVED about the food after our event, which was one of the main priorities for us. I am attending a CBD wedding in the fall and cannot wait to experience one as a guest. If I ever need a cater/event planning again, Kristen and CBD will be my go-to. read more

CBD helped us host a wonderful event at Boathouse Row, with the absolutely perfect "Taste of Philly" menu. Out guests loved this fun menu of cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and tastykakes! The team was professional, helpful and organized. We truly enjoyed working with them and will look forward to doing so again in the future. read more

Food was really good but the coordinator was rude and miserable...totally unprofessional! As a guest at the wedding her attitude was very obvious and a poor reflection of the company. I will steer clear of doing any business with them in the future. read more

In one word, DELIGHTFUL!!!! Awesome team, service and professionalism!

Being an event planner for more than 20 years I have dealt with many catering companies. This is one of the best company to work with by far! Scheduling a last minute event is normally full of logical challenges. Catering By Design (Michael O. Krause) not only met all our needs but did so seamlessly. The prices and the quality far exceeded our expectations! read more

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Everything about this company made my daughters wedding a perfect evening! Anything we asked, they were more than happy to provide. We had nothing to worry about, and were able to truly enjoy ourselves. The staff was exceptional, and the food delicious. Now I want to have our next wedding there I also will never forget the elegant ceremony decorating!! Thank you team! read more

We loved working with Catering by Design. Terri is the best! She answered all of our questions throughout the process and helped guide our ideas. She tracked every detail and we were always very comfortable knowing she had everything under control. The staff were phenomenal, so professional, attentive and genuinely nice. Our florist who is also a family member, said this is the absolute best catering group she has ever worked with. Everyone was incredibly helpful and accommodating. The food was phenomenal and it was presented so beautifully. So many of our guests told us they were so delighted and impressed with the food! We are so grateful to Terri and her team for making our wedding day absolutely perfect!! We absolutely recommend Catering by Design! read more

As the caterer on site at the College of Physicians, Catering By Design was a delight to work with on a recent event. Staff was personable and attentive throughout the evening, the food presentation was eye-catching and delicious, and guests never felt rushed or intruded upon whenever service items were collected. Dan is knowledgeable and experienced and I would trust him wholeheartedly to coordinate any of my future events. read more

Catering By Design provided catering services for my wedding at the College of Physicians, and I cannot say enough good things about them! The food was amazing, and Dan made us feel so relaxed and taken care of throughout the entire event. I had the wedding I've always dreamed about, and I wouldn't have changed a single thing. We actually loved the food so much at the tasting that we decided to use CBD for our rehearsal dinner as well as the wedding reception. At both events it was amazing to feel like we were in good hands, and our only job was to focus on enjoying my family and friends and eat delicious food. They were wonderful! read more

I'm nearly three weeks out from my wedding at the College of Physicians through Catering By Design, and I still can't believe how amazing it was. The staff that helped us prepare for the big day were amazing, as were the staff on hand the day-of. Liz was our go-to contact person at the College after Diana got us set up. Liz was amazing--I am a nervous and meticulous planner that obsesses over minute details. Liz was there to answer every question and concern I had promptly, while also giving her advice and suggestions along the way. This was especially important for my wife and I as we planned the entire wedding while living in a completely different part of the country. In the end, this meant that during the wedding itself, my wife and I were care-free as everything went perfectly as planned. Catering By Design at the College is a well oiled machine--everything was taken care of and we enjoyed the day immensely. The venue at the College was everything we had hoped for. Luckily the weather was perfect so we had our ceremony outdoors. Yet we would not have been worried if it was too hot or if it was raining, as one of the reasons why we chose the College in the first place was because their indoor ceremony space is just as beautiful as their outdoor garden. The ballroom for the reception was grand and made for the perfect setting for our party. As for the food? Amazing. The cocktail hour food was delicious (CBD delivered our food to the bridal suite while our guests enjoyed downstairs). For dinner, we went with three stations: Mashed potato bar, tuscan grille, and a Taco Bar. We were not surprised by how great the food was, as we had gone to a tasting 8 months before the actual wedding date. The cake was super yummy too. Overall, having our wedding at the College with CBD was a great experience, and we are so happy we trusted the staff at the College and at Catering by Design with producing one of the most important event of our lives. They exceeded our already high expectations! read more

My sister's wedding was on Saturday and Catering by Design handled a brunch on Sunday at my parents' house. We all agreed that they did an absolutely phenomenal job. Not only was the food delicious, the service was exemplary. They were organized, friendly, and extremely helpful from setup to take down. I would recommend this company without reservations. Great job, CBD-- we really appreciate it! read more

CBD did an outstanding job for our rehearsal event. It was held at the Fairmount Boathouse, which is a super cool venue, and the staff and food matched the vibe perfectly. A shoutout to Lindsay Albert and her team for a great party! read more

We worked with Terri for our wedding at the Michener Museum and she was great! We live on the West Coast and planned the entire wedding from a distance, and Terri was super helpful and made things a lot easier for us in the planning process. She was very efficient in running things at the rehearsal and wedding, and the food and service were great as well. Would definitely recommend CBD! The only minor complaint I have is that we received all the invoices from CBD much later than they said we would get them, which was mostly fine except that we had to deal with payment just a few days before the wedding, which added one extra thing to do that week. Not really enough to knock off a star though as overall we were happy with CBD. read more

I had my wedding on 4/23/21 and used Catering By Design as our caterer. I don't even know where to begin and how to thank them. They were simply amazing to us from the start until the end! I had a very stressful wedding experience because of several postponements due to covid but Catering by Design made the entire process seamless and they were so flexible and guided us throughout the entire process. We work with Lindsay from Catering By Design and I can't say enough good things about her and would recommend her and her team to anyone!! From the moment we met Lindsay, we knew we were in good hands and felt so comfortable with her because she was just so kind and responsive. Lindsay was able to give us so many options to make our special day everything we wanted despite the disruptions covid caused us and worked hard to assure the day would turn out as we pictured. Lindsay and her team made our day turn out better than we could have ever imagined! They were all so extremely kind, easy to work with, and made the entire process so simple. Before the wedding we attended a beautiful food tasting and it was nearly impossible to pick the food for the wedding because it was ALL so so delicious. All of our guests are still raving about how delicious the appetizers and meals were. If you are looking for a stress free amazing caterer, outstanding food, and amazing staff, Catering By Design is the way to go, they will not disappoint! Thank you CBD and Lindsay from the bottom of our hearts! read more

I'm pretty much going to agree with the rest of the reviews here. CBD is excellent. We had our wedding the College of Physicians, catered by CBD. We looked at a few unique venues for a wedding in Philly but the search was over once we found CoP. Dan and Lauren did an amazing job. We were in good hands from the initial meeting all the way through the big day. The set up and food were fantastic. Planning was a breeze because everything is in house. The venue, alcohol, food, decoration, flowers, etc were all handled by Dan and his staff. The wedding planning was quite stress free. Did I mention the food is great?! I would recommend CBD to anyone for their event. They really are top notch. read more

We celebrated my son's 40th birthday using Catering by Design and it was great! Stephanie Shaul was a total pro and "got" exactly what we wanted to do ... flowers, food, dishes .... everything was brought in THEN it all disappeared at the end of the evening and we didn't have to clean a thing!! The food was fantastic and the staff of Angela, Justin and Chris could not have been nicer and more professional ... can't wait to have another party! read more

Diana, Dan, Liz and their entire team were incredible to work with. We had a non-traditional wedding and they helped make all of our visions come to life. They were laid back but helped us to reign in our ideas and helped us to keep our focus where we wanted it to be- us, our family and friends under one roof celebrating this happy occasion! They also let us have our dog in our ceremony which was so precious and meaningful to us (especially my husband who has had him for 8 years!). Another HUGE compliment to their entire staff was how they took care of our 90+ year old Great Aunt. She said she was taken care of like a queen and we couldn't be more grateful for that! Can't say enough good about this group of individuals, they made our dream wedding come to life! read more

My daughter used Catering by Design to cater her wedding this weekend at Bolingbroke Manor in Radnor and we wanted to thank Nancy and her team for an really outstanding job. The food was excellent featuring fresh local produce and a lot of creative flair. The hors d'oeuvres were delicious, varied, plentiful and served perfectly. The entrees were excellent and served as you would expect in a fine dining restaurant except we were under the stars in the beautiful private garden of Bolingbroke Manor. the venue is BYOB and CbD provided an excellent bar tender who kept our guests in good 'spirits' all night. Nancy and her team were very organized, efficient and courteous and the event went without a hitch. I would highly recommend Nancy and Catering by Design read more

. The food was excellent and it was easy to get drinks. The coordinator was communicative and available throughout the whole process. For a wedding in a major city, this was a very affordable option compared to most places. One of their venues is the College of Physicians. The venue is beautiful and unique. The building looks like classic early American. The historic building has amazing oil paintings and a giant marble staircase, making decorating simple and not even necessary. The venue also provided guests with an original experience. The Mutter Museum, a medical oddity museum within the college, was an added feature guests could visit during cocktail hour. There were many great photo opportunities for the wedding party and guests. The food was excellent and it was easy to get drinks. The coordinator was communicative and available throughout the whole process. For a wedding in a major city, this was a very affordable option compared to most places. read more

We held our wedding on March 17, 2018 at the College of Physicians where Catering by Design is the exclusive caterer. We worked with Kristen Medici for the majority of our planning process and it was a WONDERFUL experience both in preparing for the big day and the day of our wedding. Kristen met with us repeatedly leading up to our wedding to ensure all details were taken care of. The food was amazing- we had so many compliments about the cocktail hour snacks, the cake, and the entrees (especially the steak). Kristen made sure to take into account all of our preferences and all of the details of our big day were executed perfectly. The whole team was incredibly professional and made our day incredibly special. I would recommend Catering by Design and the College of Physicians venue to anyone. Our day could have not been more perfect. read more

Catering by Design did a fantastic job with our wedding at the College of Physicians last summer. We were very impressed by the quality of their work, and highly recommend them. The food was terrific. We tried several different options for each course at the tasting. Everything we had at the tasting was excellent, and our final selections were just has good at the wedding when they were serving about 150 guests. Dan Love was great to work with. He was very responsive, and always seemed happy and eager to discuss the plans. He was very helpful when it came to coordinating with our other vendors. Most importantly, he gave us the confidence that everything on the day of our wedding would go as smooth as possible (which of course it did). read more