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Modern American cooking, with the chef in the room. Small events. Personal menus. The owner at every one.

Cary Neff Catering & Events specializes in small, upscale gatherings — 6 to 45 guests, every menu personalized, every dietary need handled. Full staff when you want it, tablescapes and rentals, and the owner on site at every event. Fresh, modern American cooking — and almost always one thing you didn't expect, because that's the point.

What’s included

Thoughtfully selected foods and specialty goods for cooking and entertaining. 


Personalized menus 

Fresh, modern American cooking, built around your event.

Events 6–45 guests 

The intimate gatherings done properly. 

Full staff

On hand for the event when you need it. 

Tablescapes & rentals 

The table set, the details handled. 

Dietary needs

Observed, every time. 

The owner present

Cary is on site at every event.

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How it works


Tell us about your event.

Guests, date, and any dietary needs
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We build a personalized menu and quote.
  
We handle the food, staff, rentals, and table.

You enjoy your own party.

Contact Cary directly through this form.

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  • "I love working with Cary. He always goes above and beyond for me and our client. He actually makes my job successful, with all the effort he puts into everything. His sophisticated styling and dedication to quality and excellence are unmatched! I fully recommend him to any flight department, especially when serving clients with high expectations!"

    — Private Jet Client

  • "Chef Cary Neff is one of the top chefs in the area. His food is incredibly delicious. His attention to detail is masterful. Chef Cary is a man of few words because he is very focused on his craft... he is very kind and great to work with. I highly recommend that you book him for your next event."

    —G., Google Review

  • "Cary Neff Events did an amazing job – many compliments on the food and service. Great attention to detail!."

    — Corporate Event Client

  • "Cary and his team are so easy to work with… the whole [party] was seamlessly planned. Many of our guests had different dietary restrictions, and each person’s needs were catered to. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the spread, from appetizers to dessert! "

    — Private Event Client

Service area & booking

Cary Neff Catering & Events comes to you — serving Philadelphia and the surrounding area at your venue. To check a date and start a menu, reach out:

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