Our Story
We have a passion for local sourcing and creating custom menus to fit your needs, as well as highlighting North Carolina’s fine produce and ingredients. We take great pride in our scratch cooking and local sourcing.
A passion for food, from seed to fork…
Chef Blake Gotliffe started Under the Oak Farm in the spring of 2015, as a source for the freshest organic vegetables his family could have. This small, 3,000 square foot, sustainable farm is tucked away behind their home, in a quite neighborhood in the charming town of Clayton, NC. This hobby farm inspired an idea to begin hosting private dinners and catered events, which has now flourished into the award-winning full-service catering company we are today. In 2017, Under the Oak Catering was born and from day one, we have strived to always deliver 5 star food and service for every event, large or small.“Best Caterer hands down!”
What Sets Us Apart...
We have great respect for the ingredients we use and the farmers that produce them. We want to serve the highest quality catering food around, so we cook onsite at your event as close to serving as possible to ensure your guests enjoy their meal, hot and fresh!
Community
Philanthropy is a top priority of Under the Oak Catering. Either through our annual Autism Awareness Dinner, Roots for Reece Chef’s Picnic, or our meal donations to local families in need, we take great pride in the help we provide for the community and will always be there for anyone in need!
Zero Waste Kitchen
The catering industry is known for a tremendous amount of food waste. We do everything in power to prevent this, including weekly meal donations of catering leftovers to families in need, our house made charcuterie program, pickles and condiments, as well as extensive cross utilization and planning of our ingredients and menus.
Our Staff are Amazing!
The hospitality industry is known for long hours, low pay, and little to no benefits—but not at Under the Oak. We believe our team deserves more. That’s why we proudly offer competitive wages well above a living wage, plus full-time benefits including healthcare, paid sick leave and vacation, profit sharing, staff meals, and birthday bonuses. Our team is the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to taking care of the people who make our events unforgettable.
Want to work with us?
Let Us Cater Your Event
Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm
Email: sales@undertheoakcatering.com
Phone: (919) 205-1098