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We used Cook Shack to cater our wedding, and we absolutely loved them. EVERYTHING about their service exceeded our expectations -- the food was delicious, they were flexible and accommodating with any requests that we had, they did a phenomenal job with signage and decor, and their price for the service cannot be beat (we literally had another caterer ask how they were able to do it).
We cannot recommend them enough, and to Tracy, Austin, and all of the staff, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Justin & Delaney in Durham, NC

Tracey and the entire catering staff at Cook Shack did an amazing job at our wedding in December. The food and the service were outstanding! We heard so many compliment on the food and the attentiveness and helpful nature of the staff. We highly recommend them and would most definitely use them if need in the future! Thank you Cook Shack for ensuring our event was special!

Sarah in Clayton, NC

We used Cook Shack for our daughter's wedding in September. I highly recommend them. Their food and service were excellent. Their team was a pleasure to work with and they handled every detail. Our guest are still talking about how good the food was. We will definitely be using them in the future.

Susan in Smithfield, NC

We used Cook Shack for our wedding in January and could not have been more impressed with the entire team! Everyone at our wedding complemented the food, but my husband and I just really enjoyed working with the team throughout the process. Could not recommend them enough!

Sammie in Raleigh, NC

My husband & I attended a 100th Family Members Birthday Celebration yesterday at Rock Springs Baptist church. * Cook Shack was catering. It was our 1st time learning of the catering company & was SO delighted. The food & staff was EXCEPTIONAL. Will definitely keep Cook Shack in mind for any future events. Thank you all for a job well done !!!

charlonia in Creedmoor, NC

We used Cookshack for our daughter's wedding. They were FANTASTIC. Their food is delicious and their service is great. I highly recommend using Cookshack.

Megan in Raleigh, NC

This is the third time I have used Cook Shack and every time they did not disappoint. We used them for my daughter's wedding, son's graduation party and and just last week for our 30th wedding anniversary party. Austin, Tracey and the whole crew are great to work with. I highly recommend them for any event you are thinking about catering. Again, thank you Cook Shack for making these 3 events go off without a hitch.

Wayne in Apex, NC

Cook Shack Catering was absolutely phenomenal from our first tasting to the wedding day, my husband and I could not have asked for a better catering company! Our friends and family are still talking about the food at our wedding and we got married 5 months ago... May 15th, 2021. Cook Shack catered my 160 person wedding with a sit-down meal in the mist of a gas shortage that weekend and kept me informed every step of the way. The communication was wonderful! The food was absolutely delicious and the customer service is exceptional. The team did a great job with ensuring that everyone was well taken care of for our special day. We can not thank you all enough and I have continued to recommend yall to many of my friends and family for their upcoming events and weddings!!

Jamie in Oxford, NC

Tracey and the entire Cook Shack team was a pleasure to work with while planning for our postponed wedding reception! After being referred to Cook Shack by several friends, my husband and I took one look at their extensive menu and knew we wanted them to be a part of our event! Friends and family that attended our party are still raving about the asiago chicken, brisket and roasted vegetables and several even showed up at our house the next day for leftovers!! The dessert selections were delicious! Coordinating the dinnerware and linen rentals through Cook Shack made logistics much more seamless. Definitely recommend this caterer for your next event!!

Kathryn in Mebane, NC

I cannot rave enough about Cook Shack Catering! From our first tasting to the wedding day, my husband and I dreamt about the food. They catered my 120 person wedding with a sit-down meal. The food was absolutely phenomenal- the garlic chicken was a big hit and the steak was cooked to absolute perfection. Our guests are still talking about it weeks later! Austin and his team were the most professional in their table service and Tracy was always so prompt in responding to any questions I had throughout the planning process. They were incredibly flexible and even provided my husband and I a private dinner during the cocktail hour. Anything we wanted, Cook Shack delivered above and beyond. I am already thinking of another event I can have just so that they can cater.

Kirsten in Raleigh, NC

Our daughter got married April 2019. We have never been truly impressed with wedding reception food. We still have people talk about how AMAZING the food was for her wedding. The staff took the upmost care and paid attention to the bridal couple and their families. They were extremely professional and kind. And, did I mention how FABULOUS the food was?? Best choice EVER!

Tammy in Raleigh, NC

My daughter actually got married April 2020. Due to COVID we didn’t have a reception but instead decided to do a “Happily Ever After” anniversary celebration one year later. If anything good could come from Covid it was this...we wouldn’t have discovered Cook Shack Catering! The food, service, and customer service were top notch. They took care of all aspects...I really felt like I simply showed up to my own celebration!

Stephanie in Knightdale, NC

Highly Recommend Cook Shack Catering!

Cook Shack did a fabulous job catering our daughter's wedding reception. The food and service was excellent. We highly recommend them for your catering needs!

Melanie in Littleton, NC

Tracy and the Cook Shack staff did an amazing job with my daughter's wedding. The food was unbelievable and plentiful. Our guest talked about how delicious our appetizers and buffet were. They pay such attention to detail and They are super easy to work with. I highly recommend them for any event. The shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes are the best I have ever had.

Alycen in Hickory, NC

Cook Shack's customer service and food are exceptional. The team did a great job with ensuring that everyone was well taken care of for our special day. Our guests still talk about how we've had the best food ever for a wedding. I would definitely recommend them to friends/family for any weddings or events that may have. We will definitely use them again in the future.

Myesha in Raleigh, NC

Cook Shack is amazing. I would highly recommend for any event. The team went above and beyond to ensure everything was decorated beautifully, presented nicely, and most importantly, tasted AMAZING. Guests are still talking about how delicious the food tasted.

Meagan in Raleigh, NC

Tracey B and her staff did an amazing job at my daughter’s wedding reception. Cook Shack exceeded our expectations! The food was excellent, the service was elegant and professional, and the planning was easy. We still get compliments about their service and delicious food on that special day. We will use them again for our next big event and have given out their names to our friends looking for quality caterers.

Randy in Nashville, NC

GREAT to work with. Responded to all our questions all throughout very quickly. They were awesome to work with. Very easy to work with. The day of the event, the staff was wonderful. Staff was super helpful with anything we needed...even when we needed a towel to clean off dirt from pictures taken outside off the bottom of bride's wedding dress. Staff worked very hard and diligently. They did things that I consider not part of their contract without hesitation. I would highly recommend them!

Renee in Williamston, NC

Cook Shack was a wonderful vendor to work with and provided excellent food and catering service for our Wedding day. Our guests stated it was some of the best wedding food they've ever had - including appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts. They even provided a wonderfully cute and decorated dessert truck/cart that tied the whole night together. We worked with Tracey to schedule everything who was organized and responsive. We also worked with Austin who was clearly passionate about the food they provided and the service they offer. Strongly recommend!

Morgan in Raleigh, NC

I highly recommend Cook Shack for any event you have. Our daughter's wedding was originally planned to take place at the beginning of the pandemic. Cook Shack was wonderful in working with my daughter in rescheduling. She was able to have a smaller reception in August and Cook Shack catered the event perfectly! They offered solutions to serving food that not only complied with the current regulations, but provided an added level of a safe environment for our guests. The entire staff was very friendly & professional. Best of all, the food was absolutely fabulous! Our whole experience with Cook Shack was very positive and they exceeded all expectations we had. Thank you Cook Shack!

Julie in Holly Spring, NC

Cook Shack catered our daughters wedding reception at Haywood Hall and Gardens in Raleigh NC. From beginning to end Austin and Tracey worked tirelessly to make the wedding a wonderful event. The cocktail hour and dinner were exceptional and the staff friendly and professional. Thanks Cook Shack for a perfect wedding!

Mariellen in Raleigh, NC

Thank you, thank you to the Cook Shack for the delivering of an Easter meal to my sister in Oxford. Her family is recovering from strokes and hospital stays and she stated that the meal was simply delicious. She was eating the yams first and they were so good. I am so glad that I found out about your catering service & your menu. You offered great customer service when I placed my order and answered all my questions. From a sister in Roxboro that wanted to help her sister and cannot visit due to the virus, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this meal so special to them. I recommend The Cook Shack for any event, whether small or large. Amazing food and great service. Happy Easter to your staff & family. Thank you and God Bless you.

Linda in Roxboro, NC

Thank you to the Cook Shack for the wonderful Easter Meal that you delivered to my sister in Oxford today. Her family said the best meal they have had since their sickness with strokes, hospital stays. She was eating the yams first and stated they were so very good. I really appreciate your kindness in the delivery service for this meal.
The food was more than enough for several meals for them. So glad I found out about your service. I recommend The Cook Shack for any event. Such amazing food and service. Thank you from a sister in Roxboro, NC that can not visit due to the Virus. Thank you, Thank you and God Bless you for your kindness.

Linda in Roxboro, NC

We used Cook Shack for our wedding. From beginning to end they were beyond amazing. Tracey and Austin were so helpful. They even made us a little go to plate to take with us because they knew we wouldn’t get a chance to eat. The food....omg I can’t say enough about the food. My husband and I didn’t get a chance to taste the meatballs during cocktail hour and everyone was raving about them. I emailed Tracey and they made us a little batch of them. I’m trying to figure out now how and when I can use Cook Shack again. I would highly highly highly recommend them for ANY event you have!!! Amazing food and service.

Lonnita in Cary, NC

Cook Shack Catering catered our daughters wedding reception/dinner at The Parlour at Mann’s Chapel. Tracey, Austin and the entire team were excellent! The planning begins Tracey was wonderful as she is well-informed and easy to work with. Their menu is extensive. The night of the event we were treated to a delicious and beautifully presented dinner and appetizers!! The food was The staff was professional and attentive! They worked seamlessly through the night! Thank you for being a part of our daughters wedding and a night to remember!

Missy in Jacksonville, FL

We used Cook Shack for our daughter's wedding and it was fantastic. Everyone loved the food! We took leftovers to the hotel and people enjoyed chicken and waffles and biscuits for breakfast. Everything was delicious and the whole process from booking to clean up was easy. Tracey is helpful and a breeze to work with. Just wish you lived near us! Book them while you can!
Thanks!

sandy in Vienna, VA

Exceeded my expectations on all fronts. Service was timely and the food presentation was beautiful. Best food at any event I’ve participated in.....and the prices were reasonable. I let Austin do everything for my daughters wedding including bar service.....You can’t go wrong with Cook Shack!

Lennie in Bullock, NC

Cook Shack was PHENOMENAL! We found them through the recommendations of our Wedding Coordinator, and upon reaching out was impressed by their options, pricing, responsiveness, and customer service! From the start Tracey was so so friendly! We (at the time) lived 3 hours away and they accommodated us for a private tasting for our big day. When we arrived, we had no idea what we were in for - imagine the best food ever.... and then triple that! Austin and his assistant were so wonderful - it was like we were dining with old friends! We left a bit later and were in a food coma of deliciousness! We didn't even have to try out any other catering company - we knew Cook Shack had to be the ones to handle our big day. We ended up moving out of state during the engagement, and throughout my many questions, they were very responsive and kind - and believe me I ask a LOT of questions. On our big day, they were even better than imagined. People have been raving about the food since social hour. They brought us our food and made us to go plates - which we ate as soon as we reached the hotel. Their staff was polite and delightful to us and all of our guests. We also loved the option of having them donate the leftovers to homeless shelters. If you are in between on catering companies for your big event - look no further! They are SO WORTH IT! Thanks Tracey and Austin!!

Kristi in Evans, GA

We are dying for another opportunity to hire Cook Shack - one of the saddest parts of our wedding being over is that we don’t know when we’ll be able to enjoy their delicious food again! We knew from our private tasting that Cook Shack was the one, and we immediately cancelled all other scheduled tastings. Austin and Tracey are extremely kind and helpful, rates are incredibly reasonable, and the team took such great care of us from the moment we first reached out until every last bite of our leftovers was devoured in the days following our wedding. At our tasting, we added several items to our menu that we never thought we’d have any reason to include – like warm pimento cheese dip with homemade pita chips - where has that been all my life? Other apps of chicken and waffles, bacon wrapped shrimp, and fruit/veggie/cheese platter were a huge hit (the team also kindly prepared a huge appetizer tray for the bridal party to enjoy during photos). We served a buffet w/ awesome salad, beef kbobs, lemon rosemary chicken, sweet potato soufflé, asparagus, and mac & cheese, and finished the night with a biscuit bar with all the toppings. Cook Shack also provided bartending services (we provided alcohol) and we heard many compliments throughout the night about how great they were, as well as how friendly/helpful Cook Shack servers were. Throughout planning, Tracey was amazingly responsive to my million questions about timing, rentals, cake cutting, real vs. disposable dishes, head count, layout, bar logistics, etc. They were so sweet to send us home with plates of food (including utensils and a mini bottle of champagne!), as well as a gift basket with homemade sauces and t-shirts. They packaged leftovers and helped with loading leftover alcohol. So delicious/fresh/homemade, personalized, stress-free, and a dream of a catering experience – thank you, Cook Shack, for making our experience seamless and so delectable! Cook Shack is the best of the best – you won’t be disappointed!

Jill in Raleigh, NC

Our experience with Cook Shack as the caterer for our daughter’s wedding reception was wonderful! We met Austin and Tracey at a bridal event at market hall. Not only were they serving the most delicious food, but they were so nice and friendly. We scheduled a tasting and were even more impressed. During the planning process they were very much available for questions and were very accommodating to our needs. During the reception, the servers were efficient and professional. I like that we had the option of keeping the left over food or donating it to a homeless shelter. I would highly recommend them for any event! Although the name sounds casual they are so much more!

Rosemary in GREENSBORO, NC

Cook Shack rocked our wedding! We are so happy with our decision to give them our business for one of the most important day of our lives. We got married at The Oaks at Salem in Apex. From day one we were impressed by their offerings, organization, and overall attitude as a home-grown business. Their hot pimento cheese dip, and the fact that they're one of the only legit catering companies offering to bbq a whole hog, sealed the deal for us. Good people with a passion for what they do, and it shows! They didn't nickle and dime us, and even went above and beyond, such as serving the bride and groom first, making a generous take-out bag for the bride and groom to take on the honeymoon, and as if that wasn't enough, they later sent us a delightful gift basket. Top notch! We highly recommend Cook Shack and will keep them in mind for future catering events.

Lindsay in Raleigh, NC

We used cook Shack as a preferred vendor for The Sutherland where the rehearsal dinner held. Working with Austin to perfect the menu and Tracey to handle the details was so easy! Our guests were raving about the food for days! We are hooked on the hot pimento cheese appetizer! They even let us ship ice cream from Ohio to serve! Every aspect of this event was handled professionally and the staff serving us was fabulous! We highly recommend them!

Susan in Cincinnati, OH

Hands down best catering company out there! Professional, creative, efficient ... everything you need for your event. Will recommend over and over to anyone looking for a catering company. Never once did I worry about a thing! A thousand thank-yous for making our daughter's wedding so wonderful!

Marsha in Cary, NC

I am a broker with The Jim Allen Group. We have used Cook Shack for all of our events for years. What ever items off the menu are chosen, the food is absolutely fabulous. The staff is very organized and polite. We always depend on them to make us look good and they have never disappointed. Cook Shack is the best of the best. Period.

Debra in Raleigh, NC

We used Cook Shack Catering for my daughter's wedding . It was held at The Oaks at Salem in Apex, NC. Austin and his team at Cook Shack Catering totally exceeded expectations. Their food was excellent-classic NC bbq cooked to perfection. His team was professional, helpful and made the entire process easy and worry free. Their menu is extensive and they were willing to customize dishes. I highly, highly recommend Cook Shack Catering!

lindsay in Raleigh, NC

Cook Shack catered my Mom's 70th birthday celebration at the Green Hill Country club. The food was absolutely amazing! They provided world class service, the presentation was phenomenal. I highly recommend using Cook Shack Catering for ANY event. My Sincere thanks to you for making my Mom's birthday a wonderful, memorable event.

Yolanda in Marietta, GA

I have attended numerous functions catered by the Cook Shack and their food is awesome! Just wonderful service and folks. They have always given the best food and service.

Cindy in Garner, NC

They did our daughter's wedding several years ago and it was perfect. They drove all the way to Manteo to do it for us!! The service they provide, the food, the presentation etc etc etc is untouchable! Highly recommend Cook Shack Catering for any of your catering needs!

Rickey and Betty in Louisburg, NC

My fiance and I are planning our wedding and we had our food tasting recently and I must say the food at Cook Shack Catering is by far the best we have tasted. Austin and his staff are wonderful and provide such great advice and service. We can't until our wedding next year and are looking forward to working with Cook Shack Catering. Thank you for such a wonderful food tasting experience.

Sharon and Percy in Raleigh, NC

Cook Shack Catering foods were wonderful. From the time I met Tracey and Austin, to our conversations concerning our wedding event, and meal planning, and the food was PHENOMENAL, the presentation was wonderful, the staff were courteous and kept every thing flowing. I could not have asked for anything better. It complemented our wedding. I would recommend The Cook Shack to anyone! Thanks for being there to helping with the wedding dinner. You are the best. Guests raved about the food!

Patricia in Louisburg, NC

What an incredible wedding event we had this past weekend at the Boondocks (the Smith Wedding)thanks to the fantastic food and service from Cook Shack. The guest are still talking about how great the food was and such a courteous and efficient staff. Thank you Tracey, Austin and entire staff for a great event. I will recommend Cook Shack as the best in NC!

Helen in Louisburg, NC

There are not enough words to describe how incredibly wonderful Cook Shack Catering was during our wedding. The food, service, presentation, etc. were all impeccable. We have had numerous praises on the food and could not have been more pleased. Both Tracey and Austin were constantly in touch with us when picking out a menu and staying within budget, which was of extreme importance. It felt more like working with friends than working with business people you didn't know. I highly recommend Cook Shack catering for any event, big or small. You will not be let down! We cannot thank you enough for helping to make our wedding day absolutely perfect!

Whitney and Thomas in Apex, NC

My husband and I had Cook Shack cater our wedding last September. Cook Shack is DELICIOUS! We had such a wonderful time picking out our menu when we came a tasking night with Austin. Tracey and Austin were so wonderful, helpful, and very responsive to a lot of questions. The food was just as delicious on the wedding night as it was the night we had our tasting. Both my husband and I have to say the grilled potato salad is one of a kind amazing. We were very pleased with how fast everyone was served and how happy all our guests were with the food/service. Thanks Austin and Tracey!

Amy-Marie in New Hill, NC

Your Dad and I would like to give a Big shout out to "Austin and "Cook Shack Catering" for a FANTASTIC job Fri 9/9 and Sat 9/10!! Your staff is awesome and so was the food. Thank you again for all the EXTRAS you helped with!! Call Austin for all your catering needs 919-497-0669

Doug and Gail in Louisburg, NC