Occasionsbym

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Led by Chef Mike, a culinary veteran with over 25 years of experience, we curate bold, globally inspired menus rooted in Southern tradition.

Chef-led private dining for intimate, events and celebrations

Calm, intentional experiences for families & hosts

Volunteer chef educator

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www.occasionsbym.com Occasions By M is a boutique catering company based in North Carolina, specializing in luxury catering, private chef experiences, and intimate dining for clients who value elevated hospitality. From in-home private dinners to multi-day retreats, intimate celebrations, and corporate gatherings, our services are designed for discerning clients who want more than just food—they want an experience. We handle every detail with care, ensuring each dish is prepared with excellence and presented with purpose. Whether you're hosting a small celebration, luxury brunch, or need event catering with custom flair, Occasions By M delivers high-quality, chef-curated meals that turn every moment into a memory.

📍 Serving the Raleigh-Durham area and beyond.
🔗Click Here https://forms.gle/5Js23B6BvqLAMmBEA to book your culinary experience.

Fall Private Dining & Holiday Gatherings in North Carolina | Occasions By M 10/03/2026

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Fall Private Dining & Holiday Gatherings in North Carolina | Occasions By M Chef Mike welcomes fall in North Carolina with seasonal private dinners, Dinner Conversations, Supper Clubs, Micro Occasions and the upcoming Fall at Your Table offer.

09/09/2026

Parents deserve date night too.

If finding a sitter is the reason date night keeps getting postponed, let dinner come home. Our First-Time Couples Private Chef Experience is $275 for the first 10 couples: a 3-course Chef's Choice prix fixe dinner and a 3-hour experience with shopping, cooking, service and cleanup included.

Need us to take care of dinner for the children too? Ask about our $450 Couples + Kids Experience with a kid-friendly menu alongside the adults' experience.

Dietary restrictions and allergies are discussed during consultation. Gratuity excluded; premium upgrades and applicable travel additional.

BOOK YOUR OCCASION → www.occasionsbym.com/contact-us

09/08/2026

Fuel the week with real food—and don't sacrifice flavor to do it. 💪🏽

Our rotating Weekly Supper Service gives active professionals, athletes and fitness-focused customers a convenient way to keep chef-prepared meals on hand. Quality proteins, vegetables and satisfying, seasoned food are at the center of what we do.

Meals range from $15–$25 depending on protein and specialty selection. Pick up at Cafe Orleans during business hours or ask about delivery throughout Johnston County and surrounding communities.

When you're planning your week, what matters most to you: protein, vegetables, convenience—or flavor? 👇

Need specific macros, nutrition targets or a stricter dietary protocol? Those services require consultation so we can determine the right approach for your individual needs.

EXPLORE WEEKLY MEALS → www.occasionsbym.com/weeklymeals

09/05/2026

When was the last time the two of you had dinner together without either of you planning it, shopping for it, cooking it—or cleaning it up?

That's the point of this experience.

First-time couples can experience Occasions By M for $275: 3 courses, Chef's Choice, 3 hours, shopping, in-home preparation, service and cleanup included. Only 10 introductory experiences are available.

Your home. Your person. Your Occasion.

Dietary restrictions and allergies are discussed during consultation. Gratuity excluded; premium upgrades and applicable travel additional.

BOOK → www.occasionsbym.com/contact-us

Photos from Occasionsbym's post 09/05/2026

Some celebrations deserve more than a reservation. They deserve an Occasion. 🧡

We had the pleasure of celebrating Matthew’s wife on her birthday with a private dining experience built around great food, meaningful conversation, and time together around the table.

We opened with a burrata salad with ripe tomatoes, basil, extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic, followed by Thai Coconut Curry with pan-seared marinated chicken breast, bok choy and noodles. Globally inspired flavors, served with the kind of Southern hospitality that makes a celebration feel personal.

What would you choose for your birthday dinner: the burrata, the Thai coconut curry—or both? Tell me below. 👇

Thank you, Matthew, for trusting Occasions By M to be part of such a meaningful celebration. It is never simply about serving dinner. It is about creating the setting for people to connect, celebrate and remember.

Planning a birthday, anniversary, engagement dinner, wedding-weekend meal, private brunch or intimate celebration in North Carolina? Let’s create an Occasion around your story.

EXPLORE PRIVATE DINING → www.occasionsbym.com/private-chef-nc

Globally Inspired × Southern Hospitality.

09/05/2026

Your schedule is full. Your refrigerator doesn't have to be.

Occasions By M's rotating Weekly Supper Service is designed for busy professionals, healthcare teams and people who want smart, satisfying food without spending the evening shopping, cooking and cleaning.

Chef-prepared meals are $15–$25 depending on protein and specialty selection, with pickup at Cafe Orleans during business hours and delivery available in Johnston County and surrounding communities—including service for hospital professionals and teams.

Which part of your week needs the most help: lunch at work or dinner after a long day? 👇

We focus on thoughtfully prepared, flavorful food—not bland diet food. Stricter dietary protocols, macro targets and nutrition-specific meal planning require consultation.

VIEW THE ROTATING MENU → www.occasionsbym.com/weeklymeals

09/03/2026

What if date night came to you? 🧡

For a limited time, Occasions By M is opening our First-Time Couples Private Chef Experience for $275. Only the first 10 couples can claim the introductory offer.

Your evening includes a 3-course prix fixe Chef's Choice menu, ingredient shopping, cooking in your home, service and kitchen cleanup—all within a 3-hour experience.

I shop. I cook. I clean. You connect.

Dietary restrictions or food allergies? Tell us during consultation so we can discuss appropriate accommodations. Gratuity is excluded. Premium upgrades and applicable travel are additional.

Serving select Triangle communities including North Hills, Five Points, Wake Forest, Knightdale and Wendell Falls.

BOOK YOUR OCCASION → www.occasionsbym.com/contact-us

09/03/2026

Dinner is handled. 🧡

Busy families shouldn't have to choose between convenience and a meal that actually tastes good. Chef Mike's Weekly Supper Service features rotating chef-prepared meals built around quality proteins, vegetables and satisfying, well-seasoned flavors.

Meals are $15–$25 depending on protein and specialty selection. Pick up at Cafe Orleans during business hours, or ask about delivery in Johnston County and surrounding communities.

What would make your week easier: having lunch ready, dinner ready—or both? Tell us below. 👇

Healthy. Flavorful. Satisfying. Chef Prepared. Stricter diets, macro-focused plans and nutrition-specific requests require consultation.

SEE THIS WEEK'S MEALS → www.occasionsbym.com/weeklymeals

09/02/2026

Sunday in Oak Island. 🧡

One of my favorite moments from the evening: presenting our Southern Peach & Tomato Tartlet — whipped feta, fresh basil, balsamic reduction and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.

But Dinner Conversations is about more than what lands on the plate. It’s about the laughter happening just beyond it. The stories being shared across the counter. The opportunity to cook in front of our guests, talk about life, and allow a special occasion to unfold naturally around the table.

That is the experience we want people to remember.

Whether you’re planning a private dinner at the coast, an anniversary at home, an engagement celebration, wedding-weekend brunch, birthday or an intimate gathering with the people who matter most — you bring the people. We’ll create the experience.

Ready to create your Occasion?
www.occasionsbym.com/contact-us

Globally Inspired × Southern Hospitality.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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Friday 9am - 5pm
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Saturday 10pm - 3am

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