Catering By Design

If you’re thinking about getting married at the Michener Art Museum, DO IT!! I got married last weekend and we had a phenomenal experience working with Kelly, the Catering by Design Event Specialist. She was with us every step of the way— touring the venue, booking, tasting, picking menu, wedding prep, day of coordination— and she’s incredible. This is one of those momentous occasions in life where having a really good, smart, supportive team is necessary and Kelly was all of those things. In addition to the amazing support and planning, we were also blown away by the food and the staff. The food selection, presentation, seasonal touches, flavor profiles, and plating were awesome. And the staff that worked our wedding were professional, attentive, and nice. Every single CBD person there was focused on making our wedding wonderful.

Delicious food and catering details provided by Catering by Design, a beautiful venue in the Michener Art Museum and a gorgeous day combined for a wonderful bridal shower. Thank you, Kelly!

Everything from beginning to end was easy working with Kelly Cloonan at the Michener Museum. Her professionalism, knowledge, and kindness made the process of planning our big day fun, happy, and stress-free. Kelly and the staff of catering by design went above and beyond for our wedding and we could not have been more blown away by the end result. The food was amazing, both in taste and presentation, and everything was seamless. If you're considering working with catering by design, I would not hesitate - they are a fantastic partner for any event. Even better if you get lucky enough to work with Kelly :)

We got married at the Michener Art Museum, where Catering by Design serves as the exclusive caterer. The company not only provided catering services, but also event coordination for the venue. We were really impressed by the work ethic and professionalism brought by Kelly C. of CBD, who handled our wedding at the Michener. She really went above and beyond, offering detailed responses to our many questions throughout the process and bringing a calm demeanor to the planning and execution of the event. We received lots of compliments from guests about the food and could not be happier with the level of service provided.

BEST. WEDDING. EVER. An "excellent" 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. I would recommend CBD to any one hosting an event - even if it's an off-premise job! 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!

Catering By Design did a fantastic job when we hired them at the last minute (less than a month before the wedding) when it became clear that we would have to find a new caterer. The food was great, and the service was fantastic as well! I highly recommend them!

Catering By Design was AMAZING for our wedding! We got married at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, where they are the contracted catering and coordination. I'm so glad we decided to go with them! Not only is the venue beautiful, but Kelly C. was an incredible coordinator. She took care of every detail and anticipated every need. We ran out of alcohol mid-event and her team ran out for more so our guests never knew and the drinks never stopped. The food was so good -- everything was fresh, well-seasoned and prepared, and looked beautiful. We did stationary and passed apps for cocktail hour and had two dinner stations for our main meal. A month later and our family and friends are still raving about the food and ambiance of our wedding. Thank you, Kelly and CBD, for helping to make our dream wedding exactly how we envisioned it and executed without a hitch. If you're between caterers or unsure of who to choose for your wedding or event, I cannot recommend CBD enough! We will absolutely use them again for future events and parties in our family.

Catering By Design at the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia was tremendous. They handled everything seamlessly and the food and service was excellent. I would definitely recommend them!

The CBD Team is simply amazing! We met Terri, our Event Specialist, when we were touring the venue we ultimately chose. Even though she was prepping for another event, she took the time out to answer our questions and to this day, she still remains as my most helpful and responsive vendor point-of-contact! Now getting to the food… most of the time at weddings, the cocktail hour food tends to be the star of the show, while the entrees are just OK. However, CBD consistently delivered DELICIOUS food across both the cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert. My family, who is hard to please and rarely gives a compliment, is still raving about the food and service. Every single team member was so helpful and personable throughout our special night. I couldn’t be happier with this team!

Our experience with Catering by Design was great. From the staff to the food, we couldn’t have asked for a better night. They made what could have been a stressful time, easier. I would absolutely recommend using their services!

We loved working with Catering By Design. Terri was amazing to work with throughout the entire wedding process, and was always available to answer questions and help us along the way. The food was incredible, everyone was raving about how delicious everything was! The service was also impeccable and made guests feel comfortable and contributed to the amazing atmosphere. I would recommend CBD to anyone!

I used to hate it when people said that their wedding day was the best day of their lives, but ours truly was, and much in part thanks to Terri and the entire Catering By Design team! We worked with CBD for nearly two years due to COVID reschedules, and the professionalism and expertise that we saw throughout the entire planning process was absolutely wonderful. There were very few stressors from start to finish, that culminated in the most perfect and stress-free day. I honestly didn’t have to worry about a single thing once the day came as the entire CBD team was prepared and ready to go. The entire staff was friendly and helpful and we received an abundance of compliments from our guests about how attentive everyone was to them. We had the pleasure of working with Michael throughout the day who made sure that we as the bride and groom had everything we needed. He was already ready with a drink order and to box up some cocktail hour food to make sure we got to taste everything throughout the day. I’m so thankful to the entire crew, and especially Michael, for making us feel so special. The food itself was absolutely spectacular. We got so many compliments about the quality of the food both at cocktail hour and at dinner. We opted for wedding pie as opposed to wedding cake, and each flavor was more delicious than the last! I would highly recommend Catering By Design for any catering needs, but especially trusting them with one of the most important days of your life. Thank you to the entire team!

Kelly and Melissa were phenomenal from start to finish. They communicated so quickly with us (especially in the weeks leading up to our wedding) and executed our vision so nicely. They accommodated the last-minute changes with ease, seamlessly managed all our vendors, and clearly are experts in their field. CBD provided tastings that matched up to the actual day of the reception and all our guests gave us raving reviews. Most notable: raw bar, dim sum, bao buns, and perfectly cooked filet mignon (and for 80 guests that ordered this!). Highly recommend going with CBD and if you're having it at the Michener Art Museum, you're in good hands. The team is awesome.

We hired CBD for our wedding back when our wedding date was for May 2021. We went to a group tasting for their menu offerings and enjoyed our experience. We happily realized that their menu offerings not only have a lot of variety but also taste great. Because of rising COVID cases and added restrictions on gatherings at the time, we made the difficult decision to delay our wedding by a year. CBD worked with us to make sure the transition to the new date went smoothly. Although we ended up working with two different catering coordinators, likely because of the long delay for our wedding, both coordinator were professional and available. Two of the things we loved about CBD's catering is their in-house floral designer and their in-house baker. The floral designer, Carolyn, made the most beautiful floral displays we could have hoped for. We were each blown away at the amazing displays she put together for us. The in-house baker was also able to bake a raspberry/matcha wedding cake for us which the guests loved. The icing was buttery, the cake was moist, and we ended up finishing the rest later that week! We would absolutely hire CBD if we ever have a catering event in the future and can happily recommend them to anyone else planning their wedding.

This stellar team made the events of our wedding day go seamlessly. We and our guests were thrilled with the quality of the food and service which made guests feel at ease. Communication before and during the event was terrific as well. Would recommend CBD to anyone who asked.

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!

Catering by Designs is FABULOUS! The food is absolutely delicious — we received non-stop compliments from guests on all of the appetizers (‘must-haves’ include the mini blue-cheese burgers, vegan foie-gras, and waffle cone fried chicken) as well as on the braised short-ribs entrée. Terri and her team are great to work with and our wedding evening truly went off without a hitch! Food was served and cleared promptly, and Terri worked with us and the chef to make adjustments to the served menu as as well as for for specific guests with very serious food allergies. Terri took charge of everything food-related — and a big part thanks to her — the evening turned out just beautifully. A big thank you to Terri and her entire team!

Terri and the CBD Team were incredible. They supported us through lots of changes -some very last minute due to the pandemic and were extremely accommodating. Both appetizers and entrees were fantastic and many guests complimented how top notch the service was. Highly recommend!

By the start of cocktail hour, our guests were already telling us how amazing the food was! Hint if you need to make a good choice: EVERYONE was talking about their pork bao buns. I wish I was a guest at this wedding instead of the bride so I could've eaten more (just kidding, but also a little serious LOL). The wait staff was also great and made sure we were taken care of. Lindsay and Melissa, who helped coordinate, were wonderful in all of the questions I asked over the past 2 years and make sure the day goes as planned.

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 displayed a rude, negative, pushy attitude throughout the planning process and event. 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. 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 4. The limited number of appetizers that guests did get were enjoyed.

Liz with Catering by Design was an amazing help to us during the entire process of wedding planning. Even though she's not an official "planner" per se she was so great at helping me find vendors, even last minute! She was quick to respond to emails which was great as a covid bride who had to postpone my wedding once. Catering by Design has awesome food that everyone raved about. I will say I was nervous because the tasting was only "ok" but the salmon and the short rib were AMAZING! Also everyone was talking about the hor d'oeuvres as well. I was very relieved that the food was such a hit because next to music, it was the most important thing to us. Thanks Liz and CBD Events!

Terri & the CBD team were wonderful! We got married at ONE North Broad and CBD is the exclusive caterer. I was at first worried, b/c what if we didn't like the food selection? But that was no concern once we went to the tasting. I'll start with most weddings I've attended, I don't remember the food or I walk away hungry. NOT HERE!! CBD paid attention to every detail! During the cocktail hour the hordervs we had were beautifully presented! Everything from the philly cheesesteak eggrolls to the steak tartare canape to the salmon on a cucumber round; it was all so elegant. The dinner entrees themselves were INCREDIBLE! You must go with the shortribs...they melt in your mouth. The gruyere mashed potatoes with chicken were out of the world as was the seabass. The portions are exceptional and no one walked away hungry :) Also - their service...it was excellent. The waiters didn't rush our guests to clear plates and were so courteous/professional. I would highly recommend CBD as your caterer....you will not be disappointed!!

Working with Kristen at Catering by Design for our wedding at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was a wonderful experience. Kristen’s attention to detail was a huge help to a couple planning their wedding on their own. She made sure nothing was forgotten in the planning process and was there for us every step of the way – an even greater feat considering this was a wedding planned entirely during a pandemic! Even though we were lucky enough to have our wedding exactly as we planned, Kristen was always there with a Plan B (and C and D), which was a big relief as restrictions were changing up to three weeks prior to our wedding. During our wedding day, she was there in the background, making sure everything went smoothly and that we had everything that we needed – another comfort for us, knowing that we could focus on enjoying our day! The staff was prompt and courteous and catered specifically to my husband and I throughout the night. All the food was beautiful to look at and absolutely delicious. CBD’s also provided our floral arrangements – they delivered the unique, wildflower look that we had envisioned. We cannot speak highly enough of our experience.

CBD helped me put on the Covid wedding of my dreams - all of our plans changed within 13 days before our wedding day and Terri and team helped create a magical experience. They were there for us throughout the entire process while we were navigating these everchanging times. We didn't want to postpone and they were so flexible in making our wedding day a reality - intimate or not! We cannot recommend Catering By Design enough. Food was amazing, team was amazing - overall incredible people to work with!

We were thrilled with CBD and Ms. Terri Fair who managed all of our dining for the big day. From the get-go we were really impressed with the vast menu and appetizer options, and the tasting was held in the beautiful setting of The Baldwin School, where the owner of CBD, Peter, had a really professional event. Even though Covid decreased the size of the event, we still had a lot of appetizers at the wedding (they were all butlered by very polite and professional staff wearing masks), and we were really impressed with how dainty all the appetizers looked. We got the samosas (which packed some heat!), duck, steak, and nashville hot chicken, all delicious! Also the main courses were delicious, the steak was cooked to perfection (medium). We also truly loved our wedding cake. It looked exactly how we wanted it to look (upcharge for pound cake, korean buttercream flowers) and was absolutely delicious! We would definitely recommend CBD to help with your catering needs or weddings or other events. In the era of Covid we almost had to host the dinner in our parents' back yard, but Terri was very flexible with that and came out to check the area, and I'm sure would have made a beautiful outdoor dinner happen too. Thank you everyone at CBD!

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!

We worked with Terri Fair and CBD for our wedding at ONE North Broad this past December. I cannot say enough great things about the amazing food and service we had at our wedding. We received so many compliments from our guests. From how well the entrees were cooked, to the variety of hor d’ouerves we had at cocktail hour, and how nice and professional the wait staff was. Terri was such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning process. She answered all of our questions and was extremely accommodating with any requests we had. The day of the wedding I was completely stress free because from the planning process I knew Terri had every detail under control. Things ran incredibly smooth because of her. We are so very grateful to Terri and her staff for making our wedding day a dream! Hire CBD if you are looking for amazing food and service at your wedding.

Terri at CBD and ONE North Broad was incredible to work with. She helped me and my husband create our dream wedding night menu and always added in professional, yet honest and fun opinions when we needed it. I could not have imagined my wedding without Terri and her amazing team. Our guests are still raving about the quality of the food!

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!

Food was delicious. Our guests are still raving about it. Especially the foodies, and you know how difficult it can be to please them! Service was also top notch during our cocktail hour and reception. They made sure our table was never empty, be it food or cocktails. Our every need was definitely tended to for our big day. Last but not least, Stephanie was AMAZING. She was so patient with every single one of my insane and probably totally annoying questions. We had a budget, and it was important to stick to it. She did everything she could to help us meet it and explained every detail along the way. It was also a surprise wedding, and she was great about working with our planner to put everything together.

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!

We just had our wedding at the College of Physicians and the whole experience was outstanding! The staff was absolutely amazing, Jennifer and Kristen with Catering By Design were angels and we could not have done it without them. My guests loved the food and they keep talking about how cool it was to see the museum during cocktail hour. It was everything we had hoped for.

We fell in love with our venue, the College of Physicians, at first sight. Catering by Design was the exclusive caterer, but we were working on a tight budget, and honestly, we initially thought that they were going to be out of reach for us. But Kristen Medici was very understanding and worked with us, putting together a budget-friendly proposal, and we’re so glad she did! Kristen went above and beyond to make our event a success. We were planning from out-of-town, so most of our communication was via email and phone. Along the way, Kristen was consistently responsive to questions and changes. She also took on a lot of month-of and day-of event planning, including writing up our timeline, contacting vendors to coordinate load-in and setup, and coordinating our ceremony. This meant that we were able to really enjoy our day without worrying about the flow of the event at the venue, and we could not be more grateful for all of that help. Kristen and her staff even snuck us away right after the ceremony for some hors d’oeuvres, wine, and a moment of privacy. We really felt taken care of. On top of Kristen’s exemplary planning and support, the service was impeccable, and the food was outstanding. We received so many compliments from our friends and relatives. Several of our guests said they had never had such good food at a wedding before. Overall, we wholeheartedly recommend Kristen and CBD!

I am not exaggerating when I say that my wife and I couldn’t have thrown the wedding celebration at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia that we did without Kristen Medici and her amazing staff. We’ve had many, many guests come up to us and say nothing but the nicest things about their interactions with the staff across the board, and we feel the same way. From our first interaction with Kristen, we knew that we wanted her in charge of our wedding day, and she did not disappoint. It was a perfect day, and a lot of that is due to Catering By Design's tremendous efforts. We look forward to working with them again, and couldn't recommend them more!

Can't say enough about this vendor - working with Kristen was spectacular - she is so consultative, supportive, responsive and FUN! She completely got our vision and delivered on the best evening ever. The food was fantastic, the staff were impeccable, and the venue was gorgeous. You can't go wrong here - hire CBD!

I cannot even begin to tell you how wonderful Catering By Design is, Liz Savits specifically!! From the moment I met Liz, I knew she was the perfect person to coordinate everything for my wedding. She was laid back and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. Catering by Design provided the most amazing food and service on our wedding day at the College of Physicians. From the butlered appetizers, to the stations, to the entrees, to dessert - everything went seamlessly! I truly hope I get to attend a wedding in the future so I can experience it all over again! Cannot thank them enough!

Catering by Design catered our wedding at the College of Physicians and they were fantastic! Kristen was our coordinator and she was amazing to work with -- she was responsive, enthusiastic, patient and so knowledgeable. She took the stress out of our planning. The food was fantastic and CBD was so flexible - we were able to make exactly the menu we wanted! We highly recommend Catering by Design!

I hired Catering by Design for my wedding, and they did an amazing job! The food was absolutely incredible, the staff was friendly, professional, and responded to my questions within minutes! I highly recommend them!

We worked with Terri and had an excellent experience. Terri is passionate about what she does, and gives it 100%. She is very responsive and made sure every detail was exactly how we wanted it. The food was delicious. I was very impressed with CBD's ability to accommodate my vegan diet and made sure I was taken care of on our wedding day. Thank you to all of the staff at CBD - we had a great experience!

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

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. 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.

We got married at the College of Physicians in Philadelphia who uses Catering by Design as their in-house caterer. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! We worked with Kristen Medici who was so responsive, supportive and helpful-- we had the best time at the tasting and she answered all of our (many) questions. The food was delicious and we got tons of comments about how great it was. I would definitely recommend!

After encountering some early challenges, our wedding day was perfect. Peter was a joy to work with, really listening to what we wanted, and helped us pick the perfect menu. Terri and the rest of the CBD team were on top of absolutely everything on our wedding day. They appointed one floor staff member to take care of my husband and me, bringing us our own tray of food at the cocktail hour, drinks all night, and made sure we had enough dinner. Such a great, personal touch. Our guests raved about the food, both in taste and in presentation. Top-notch food, quality, service, and attention to detail. Thank you, CBD!

We were recently married at Bolingbroke Mansion and worked primarily with Nancy and Lindsay of CBD. We had a beyond excellent experience overall and are still daydreaming about our wedding day. We spent just about a year working with CBD on the planning, and every interaction we had with Nancy and Lindsay was punctual, professional, and truly enjoyable. They made communication very easy from the start, and were always flexible with us as our wedding day vision formed and changed. Our theme was a little unique and, in my mind, a little challenging to execute with decorations and florals, but they embraced it along with us and had great ideas that pulled it all together aesthetically. (I should note that I emailed them A LOT about various details over the 12 month period and they always honored every request and answered every small question promptly and thoroughly). They also made themselves available to fit our somewhat unique work schedules, so every phone call or meeting in person was made very easy for us. They even put up with us and some family members paying impromptu visits to our venue to work on decorative planning. The food was another awesome aspect of working with CBD on our wedding. From the menu selection process, to the tasting, to the food on the actual day, everything was delicious and the menu options available from CBD's chefs were all interesting and varied. We were thrilled with the menu we landed on (fried chicken, mashed potatoes, braised brisket, cherry pie instead of wedding cake with fresh whipped cream, etc) and many guests made a point to let us know how great all the food was. We were very happy to have leftovers to continue enjoying after the wedding day. All of the servers on the actual day were also excellent and very attentive. Our venue required some extra help from CBD staff to usher guests to the right areas for different events throughout the night, and they pulled this off seamlessly while making sure every guest had champagne in hand for the toast and anything else they needed. Mary, the server who took care of me and my husband throughout the night, was especially attentive and made sure we always had food and drink whenever we wanted/needed. As fine dining restaurant workers ourselves, we really appreciated the excellent service CBD provided us and our guests (and we expected nothing less!). Lastly, we also used CBD's design and floral team, Garnish, for our flowers. As a bride who didn't really have an exact vision for the flowers, I can say I'm so glad we turned it over to Carolyn and the rest of the Garnish team. Our flowers were GORGEOUS and perfect for the season, theme, and budget we had in mind. They also matched the bridesmaids' dresses perfectly, without that being something we tried exactly to do. We even had our two dogs involved in our outdoor ceremony at Bolingbroke, and they threw in two matching dog flower collars free of charge on top of everything else. Even with decorative ideas and pieces we brought in ourselves, Carolyn, Nancy and Lindsay had great ideas and were very helpful with our additions and execution of all things decorative. If we had to plan our wedding all over again, we would definitely choose Catering by Design. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to them, and we would highly recommend their team to anyone in the Philly area planning a wedding. We can't thank you enough, Nancy, Lindsay, Carolyn, and team!

Nancy and her team were AMAZING! From the planning stages all the way through the day of the ceremony, they were helpful, professional, and delivered the highest quality of service. The CBD team went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding went perfectly, and we couldn't be happier with the way that everything turned out. We received many comments from our guests about how perfect all of the food was - especially the raw bar during cocktail service and the filets during dinner service. The CBD team not only provided the cocktail hour and dinner service, but worked with us to design our wedding cake and to provide the flowers for the event. Would definitely recommend Nancy and the CBD team to any of our friends planning an event.

Terri from Catering by Design was a perfect coordinator for our wedding! My husband and I had no idea what we were doing, but she made everything so smooth and easy. We live out of town, so we did most of our communications via email. The few times we were able to meet with her, it was productive and well worth it. She helped to work with our budget and was honest and realistic about anything that might add unnecessary cost. Now, for the CBD's service during the actual wedding. Let me just say that I felt like a guest at my own wedding. I had passed off whatever I was bringing (alcohol, name cards, programs, etc) and they proceeded to set everything up beautifully! Garnish (the florists at CBD) were able to capture the look and feel from just one conversation and a pinterest board. If there was any drama, I did not hear of it. During cocktail hour, they made sure that my husband and I were being fed and we were given amazing service! Food and service was amazing all around! Can't be more grateful for the wonderful night they helped to create!

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!

Catering by design was fantastic to work with. Diana, our event coordinator, was organized, experienced and flexible. We had total confidence in her and her team. She was very responsive to emails and met with us multiple times to go over details. My husband and I added a few additions to the menu and bar to personalize our wedding all of which was done with ease and upfront pricing. The food was so delicious. Not your typical wedding dinner. There is craft and care that goes into everything from the passed hors d’ouevres to the main dish. People are still talking about it! Catering by design is a well-oiled machine. They run multiple events a year, but you won’t get a generic ballroom event. Every detail can be tailored to your desire and the space at The College of Physicians is so fantastic is speaks for itself.

Wonderful experience! Highly recommend! Our wedding was at the Mutter Museum / College of Physicians, where Catering by Design is the exclusive caterer. We worked with Diana from Catering by Design throughout the planning process and she was there on the big day to ensure everything went smoothly. Diana was wonderful to with - always pleasant, professional, and organized. Diana handled all our food, including tastings, open bar, place- settings for the tables, day of coordination with all vendors, event schedule (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception), ran our ceremony rehearsal, and many many other things. It's important to note that we don't live in Philly and planned most of the wedding remotely (via email and over the phone) and it worked out great! During the wedding, my bridal attendant Tracy was fabulous - I felt like royalty! I dubbed Tracy and Diana the "Ninjas" because any time I needed them during the event for anything at all, there they were, ready to help and anticipating my every need. Our guests raved about the delicious food, craft old-timey cocktails, and quality service. 5 stars! Catering by Design knows how to throw a fabulous party!!

We are so unbelievably happy we decided to have our wedding at the College of Physicians in Philadelphia because of Dan Love and Diana! These two and the amazing Catering by Design staff worked hard and made our wedding day an absolute hit! Diana was available throughout the process with a quick answer to any question and always accommodating of any request! On our wedding day, we had no doubts that everything would go off without a hitch - and we were right. There was absolutely nothing for us to worry about as the CBD folks had everything under control, including coordinating with all of our other vendors for arrivals and setup so we didn't have to (and hiding florist emergencies from us so that nothing could ruin our day)! My husband and I were able to enjoy our day and not worry about the details. We receive glowing reviews of the food, the service and the space from all of our guests. Thanks so much for CBD for making our wedding the perfect day!

Dan Love – I think we are finally starting to recover from a delightful evening! Just wanted to drop you a note saying how much we appreciated your tremendous efforts to make our daughter's wedding a great success. Service, food, and your coordination were just right!!!!! You all really came through for us. The evening went smoothly, we received many, many complements about both the flowers and ambiance and especially the meal and the appetizers. One very critical beer drinking friend of mine even said we “done good” on the selection of beers! You all were so understanding/calming/professional – from Peter to Diana to Rae to Angie – and especially to you – thank you so much for your great delivery of what you promised! Please feel free to use Judy and me for references if any of your prospects want to call and chat about how great you all were and how smoothly a wedding ceremony and reception can run.

Immediately after we contacted Catering By Design to discuss our wedding, Nancy emailed us. We met in person shortly after that, and were absolutely blown away by Nancy's professionalism and warmth. Catering By Design offered us not only a menu that we knew would appeal to our guests, but took care of every detail, even those we had not even thought of. On the day of the wedding, Nancy and her staff arrived and turned our home into a beautiful and festive venue. Nancy was absolutely right when she said that all we would have to do was 'open the door' to our guests. Every single one of our guests remarked to us on how kind and professional the staff was, how wonderful the food was, and how perfect the service was. They made a perfect day even more perfect. We would recommend Catering By Design without hesitation.