Build Your Catering Package.
Bring All the Flavors of the Crystal Coast Together.
Create a custom catering menu that brings together your favorite dishes from Circa 81, Prime Bistro, Social Q Smokehouse, and Dank Burrito, infused with the imagination and creativity of our culinary team.
A New Kind of Catering, Inspired by Culinary Vision.
81 Hospitality isn’t just a restaurant group. It’s a collection of culinary experiences, each dreamed, built, and perfected by award-winning chef and founder Clarke Merrell.
Over the years, Clarke has created everything from coastal fine dining to modern fast-casual concepts, from boutique infused-olive-oil boutiques to a luxury wedding estate.
For catering clients, 81 Hospitality unlocks something you won’t find anywhere else:
A completely customizable menu that lets you mix and match dishes, flavors, and styles from across all concepts.
Which caterer should I hire for my event on the Crystal Coast?
81 Hospitality is the premier choice for catering in Eastern North Carolina because no two events are exactly alike. We believe the same philosophy applies to our catering menus.
While most catering companies offer a fixed lineup of options, 81 Hospitality brings the depth of an entire culinary portfolio under one umbrella. Every concept has its own personality - world flavors, local ingredients, indulgent favorites, and refined chef artistry - and you can pull from all of them.
What this means for you:
Completely custom menus across cuisines & concepts
Access to award-winning recipes created by Clarke Merrell
High-end presentation or casual comfort—your choice
Scalable catering for 10 to 500+ guests
One team, one coordination point, endless possibilities
Unique dishes guests can’t get anywhere else
Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate event, fundraiser, or milestone celebration, your menu becomes a curated experience—not just a collection of dishes.
WORK WITH 81 HOSPITALITY
How To Book Your Caterer:
1. Tell us about your event.
Use the form below to share your vision with clarke@81hospitality.com. The more details you can give us, the better - guest count, date, theme, preferred concepts, dietary needs, and any inspiration.
2. Build your custom menu.
Your catering coordinator will curate options from across 81 Hospitality’s restaurants, then collaborate with you to fine-tune the perfect lineup.
3. Taste & approve. (optional)
For large events or weddings, personalized tastings are available so you can finalize your favorites.
4. Relax. We handle the rest.
Setup, service, staffing, and cleanup are all handled in-house by a team that works together every day.
Book your next private dining or catering event
clarke@81hospitality.com
252-773-0592
801 Arendell Street, Ste. 1
Morehead City, NC 28557
Let’s Start Planning.
Weddings: From intimate gatherings to full estate celebrations, build a wedding menu that feels personal, incorporating dishes from the concepts you love most.
Corporate Events: Executive dinners, company-wide lunches, conferences, holiday parties, and client receptions. Impress without the stress.
Social Celebrations: Birthdays, anniversaries, showers, reunions, and everything in between. Your menu can be fun, upscale, playful, or elegant, your call.
Large-Scale & Community Events: 81 Hospitality’s culinary team is equipped for major productions, high-volume service, and special event logistics.