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Learn how to hire a chef for your private event. Discover pricing, vetting tips, dietary accommodations, and what to expect from start to finish.

Plan a stunning gluten-free wedding menu with appetizers, entrées, sides, and desserts. Learn cross-contact prevention and caterer vetting.

Plan your corporate gala with expert guidance on catering services, menu ideas, budgets, and vendor selection. Learn what sets professional catering apart.

Planning your company holiday party in Charlotte? A local caterer shares when to book, what to serve, and how to make the office party one people look forward to.

Plan your next office lunch with expert catering options in Charlotte. Compare delivery, menu variety, and dietary accommodations for corporate events.

Planning milestone events in the Carolinas takes the right checklist, catering timeline, and staffing plan. Here's how to get every detail right in 2026.

How much food and drink does a cocktail party need? A Charlotte caterer with 35 years of experience shares easy per-person math for bites, bar and ice.

SOMETHING CLASSIC · CHARLOTTE Something Wicked This Way Comes 🎃 Our Halloween menu is back, and it's frightfully delicious. Give your guests the (cheddar) finger. 🧙‍♀️ Our Wicked Cheddar Witchy Fingers are the crowd favorite that disappears first at every Halloween party, knuckles and all. Just $21 a dozen, and wickedly easy to love. Whether you're throwing an office costume contest, a neighborhood monster mash or a grown-up cocktail party, our kitchen has cooked up a spook

A primer from a Charlotte caterer who ran a vegan restaurant for 15 years: vegans, Jain diets, celiac, nut allergies, and kosher vs. kosher-style.

What a green wedding menu looks like, from garden to plate

There's a particular kind of quiet that settles over a kitchen the night before Thanksgiving. The turkey is brined. The pie is cooling on the counter. Someone's grandmother's handwriting is still visible on a stained recipe card propped against the flour canister. That's the feeling we set out to bottle every year at Something Classic — and it's exactly what you'll find when you order a Thanksgiving pickup dinner in Charlotte, NC from us. We're not a commercial kitchen cranki

If you've ever been handed the task of planning your company's next corporate event, you already know the feeling: equal parts excitement and "please, no one ask me about the AV budget." Corporate event planning can feel like assembling IKEA furniture without the instructions — except the furniture is a 200-person holiday party, and there's no returning it if it doesn't fit. The good news? After 35 years of feeding, wowing, and working with event planners here in Charlotte,

When people search for boxed lunch catering, they're often looking for one thing: an easy solution. What they discover, however, is that today's boxed lunches can be so much more than convenient. The best corporate boxed lunches and catered boxed lunches combine fresh ingredients, thoughtful presentation, sustainable packaging, and exceptional hospitality—all in one beautifully packaged meal. At Something Classic, we've watched the boxed lunch evolve from a simple meeting nec

The Something Classic BBQ Experience By Jill Marcus Graduation season in the Charlotte area is all about celebrating big milestones with the people who matter most—and great food is at the heart of it all. Whether you’re hosting an elegant gathering or a casual backyard party, choosing the right menu can make your event feel effortless and memorable. At Something Classic, we’ve helped families across Charlotte plan everything from laid-back celebrations to beautifully styled

Choosing your wedding caterer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during the planning process. After all, guests may forget the flowers—but they will always remember the food, the service, and how your celebration felt. If you’re wondering how to pick a wedding caterer or feeling overwhelmed by the options, you’re not alone. This article will walk you through the process for selecting a caterer for your wedding, ensuring your menu, service, and overall experie

As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, the magic of fall invites us to gather and celebrate, especially at Halloween. This year, we are elevating the traditional chicken pot pie, Something Classic's most beloved dish at Harris Teeter for over twenty years, by preparing it in a pumpkin! This delightful twist brings seasonal flavors to your table and creates a stunning centerpiece to celebrate the season. On a few special Halloween years, I made special wild mus

As summer fades and the crispness of fall sets in, a special magic fills the air. I first discovered fresh figs while living in Bologna, Italy. In our backyard, fig trees became laden with sweet, ripe figs, offering endless culinary possibilities. From savory pizzas and ricotta toasts with fresh figs to sweet fig preserves for prosciutto paninis, the options are abundant. Today, I am thrilled to share a special recipe for Chicken and Fig Agrodulce. It’s perfect for private di

There's something truly special about summer that sparks childhood memories, especially the vibrant colors and rich scents from the garden. Growing up, my family's garden was my hideaway. I would get lost in the rows of tomatoes as they stood tall, giant melons sprawled across the ground, and tall corn stalks created a maze where I could hide from the summer sun. Each visit to that garden was an adventure, but nothing was more decadent than plucking a ripe, warm tomato from t

Ingredients to Gather To recreate this delightful summer dish, gather the following ingredients for the stuffed grape leaves: For the Filling 1 cup long-grain rice 1 pound ground lamb (or beef, if preferred) 1 large onion, finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil A handful of fresh oregano, pulled Salt and pepper to taste For the Grape Leaves 1 jar (16 oz) grape leaves, rinsed and drained Better: Pick the Grape leave from Your Garden Olive oil for brushin

Check out our YouTube video how to here Summer evenings have a unique charm that draws us outdoors, especially when delicious food and...