VENUES

Start with the Perfect Venue

Planning the perfect event begins with choosing the perfect venue. Rocky Top Catering is the exclusive caterer for a variety of beautiful venues in the area, from rustic to contemporary, with indoor and outdoor ceremony and event spaces. We are also preferred partners with dozens of wedding and special event venues. We’ll work with you to find the event space that fits you!

Exclusive and Preferred Venues

Venues To Fit Your Vision

Southern Charm, Modern Sophistication

1705 EAST

  • Up to 300
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Indoor & Outdoor Space

1705 East offers a variety of event space options, including indoor and outdoor ceremony space, a full-service bar and lounge area, bride and group suites, and smaller event and meeting rooms. The Southern exterior façade combined with the indoor contemporary décor provides a backdrop for any type of event, including weddings, corporate events and family celebrations.
Old Meets New with Skyline Views

Cannon Room

  • Up to 120
  • Downtown Raleigh, NC
  • Elegant & Historic

Located sky high on the top floor of the Capital Club building, the Cannon Room is a timeless, art deco, ballroom-style event space full of possibilities. This space is truly a blank slate, draped wall to wall with glowing natural light, nestled in the heart of the city. With sweeping panoramic views of downtown Raleigh, versatile furniture, and an immediately-adjacent bar & lounge, this old meets new space is perfect for all kinds of events.
Restoring Southern Charm

Cross + Main

  • Up to 225
  • Youngsville, NC
  • Historic & Rustic

Cross+Main is an event and wedding venue located in the heart of downtown Youngsville, just outside of Wake County. Built in the early 1900’s and beautifully renovated and restored, Cross+Main boasts of rich local history and structural beauty with its antique arches, charming exposed brick and southern wooden beams. It is steeped in nostalgic Southern charm and well suited for an upscale and sophisticated affair or a more down-to-earth and relaxed event.
Stand Out from the Crowd

Museum of Natural Sciences

  • Up to 2,300
  • Downtown Raleigh, NC
  • Contemporary & Unique

With eight floors of exhibits, galleries and board rooms, the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh, NC offers many unique venue options for wedding ceremonies and receptions, seated functions and corporate events. Your guests will enjoy relaxing among the Museum’s spectacular exhibits, which include a dramatic two-story waterfall, a scenic mountain cove, a 10,000 gallon aquarium, live animal exhibits and an amazing gem collection.
Gorgeous Views of Blue

Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium

  • Up to 1,200
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • Unique with One-of-a-Kind Views
With its stunning views of Kenan Stadium and the surrounding UNC campus, the Blue Zone is a unique venue for weddings, receptions and corporate events. The beautiful Concourse Club and Upper Club offer a variety of set up options, from sit-down events to stand-up receptions. You don’t have to be a UNC alum or lifelong Tar Heel fan to appreciate and experience this one-of-a-kind venue.
Unforgettable Backdrop Steeped in History

Power House

  • up to 150
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • Historic & Rustic
The Power House at the Mills offers exceptional event space unlike any other in North Carolina, including a spacious multi-level indoor event space with attached open-air terrace and outdoor courtyards with riverfront views. Our restored cotton mill showcases a bold approach to historic preservation — honoring the past while also breathing new life into the plank floors, stout timbers, and intricate brickwork of this storied place. The space is ideal for weddings, receptions, conferences and meetings.
Picturesque Countryside Estate

Rose Hill

  • Up to 360

  • Nashville, NC
  • Indoor & Outdoor Space
Nestled at the end of a private country lane lined with brilliant crepe myrtle trees, Rose Hill is a picturesque countryside estate with an 18th-century Manor House full of Southern hospitality and warmth. This venue offers five distinct event spaces for engagement parties, wedding showers, ceremonies, and receptions. The columned porch can host ceremonies overlooking the wooded hills and pastures, or couples can choose The Swan Gazebo or The Pecan Gove.
Harmonious Blend of Modern and Classic

The Upchurch

  • Up to 225 guests
  • Cary, NC
  • Historic, Elegant & Modern
This historic six-acre estate dates back to 1905 and is home to spacious grounds that include scenic lawns, magnificent magnolias, and a picturesque pond. The Main House and Conservatory overlook the waterfront and gardens and provide an idyllic setting for refined and romantic celebrations. Classic elegance blends with modern elements, and each event space has been reimagined as the perfect backdrop for weddings and special events.
Preserving Raleigh’s History

Heck-Andrews House

  • Up to 100 guests
  • Downtown Raleigh, NC
  • Historic & Fully Renovated
Located across the street from the lieutenant governor’s office and just steps away from the governor’s mansion, the Heck-Andrews House was completed in 1870 and is one of the city’s clearest and well-defined examples of the Second Empire style. The fully renovated historical house includes an impressive two-story foyer, three-story staircase, floor to ceiling windows, two parlors and an expansive front porch.

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Joy Nordlund
Joy Nordlund
No doubt about it, Rocky Top Catering's food was fantastic! When our guests have talked to us about our wedding, they almost always mention how good the food was -- so a big win there! Also, the staff on the day off were so kind and wonderful! My only disappointment was the process leading up to the wedding. We initially started the process with Vicki, who was great and so fast to get us a quote after our initial call. But then we were passed off to working with Laura, and it would be days before getting a response to my email, or no response and I'd have to follow up. When we went in for the tasting, it felt like any adjustments we asked for were inconvenient or silly. Just not a great feeling. Also, we were not allowed to keep the leftover food, which was a disappointing surprise considering how much we were paying for food. Again, the food was phenomenal, and this could've just been a one-off experience we had during the planning process, but overall grateful for the service they provided the day of!
Gardner Home
Gardner Home
Had a great time, the server Patricia was amazing
Flamethrow Bastion
Flamethrow Bastion
The wedding was great, service was good, but the one server I noticed that went above and beyond for my family was absolutely hysterical and very professional at the same time. This Rocky Top company is great. Hey Patricia, you made our night that much nicer, thank you.
Edwin Guevara
Edwin Guevara
Patricia from Rocky Top Catering was amazing!!! She was attentive, caring, thoughtful and taking care of everyone. Patricia is an asset and definitely considering for my next event. Make sure you have Patricia on your staff everyone will feel catered to. If Patricia is there she will make the evening a one of a kind experience.
Bart Hubbard
Bart Hubbard
Rocky Top was so easy to work with. They listened to our vision, dietary needs, and budget and guided us through the whole process. TIP: Invite a couple of friends or family members to your scheduled tasting. It was FUN! They took our feedback and made some adjustments to the menu. On the day of - they arrived on time, set up everything, and quickly got to work prepping food. Their servers were gracious and professional and took special care of us (the wedding couple). The guests gave us many compliments on the food! We totally recommend Rocky Top Catering for your wedding.
William Hoffmann
William Hoffmann
Karlee and Ashley were super responsive and helpful throughout the venue and event planning process! 1705 E is a great venue with even greater event planning staff.
Sarah Winter
Sarah Winter
Rocky Top provided catering and bar services for our wedding and it was truly spectacular from start to finish. Vicki (one of the most positive, vibrant, talented women I've met) kindly and patiently worked with us through our multiple covid-related postponements. On the day of the wedding, everything went as smooth as possible! From the passed hors d'oeuvres to the handheld desserts and everything in between was heavenly - we still have guests tell us it was the best wedding food they've ever had! Rocky Top even ensured that our guests with dietary restrictions were taken care of. Our signature cocktails were an absolute hit and the bar service was impeccable. The best part? The team made sure my husband and I got to enjoy every bit of it! I'm so thankful to Rocky Top for helping us make our wedding day the best day ever.
Abigail Ralph
Abigail Ralph
We had a great experience with Rocky Top for our wedding caterer. From start to finish, they were very helpful during the selection of our dishes to serving them on our special day. All the food was delicious and we got so many compliments from our guests!
Cindy Gonzalez
Cindy Gonzalez
Rocky Top Catering and Team, thank you so much for everything you all did for my family and my guest during our wedding reception. You all went above and beyond to make the night possible and a dream. The food was excellent and all my guests enjoyed their food options! The waiters were absolutely amazing and super kind souls. I am absolutely thrilled to have selected you and you all made every step super easy. Thank you for everything !

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