Outer Banks Catering

Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café Outer Banks Catering

We’d like to tell you what we feel is important about Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe’s catering so that you can understand the service and commitment we will bring to your event.

We understand that the catering is often a major part of what makes your gathering a success, and the more you know about us, the better choices you can make. After we introduce ourselves, we’ll ask that you fill out some information about you and your event so we can best respond to you (form link below).

Whether celebrating a birthday, a family gathering, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, wedding reception, retirement, business luncheon/dinner or “just because,” Lone Cedar Catering can help you with all your needs. We set it all up, provide excellent service during the event and provide food that is delicious and tastefully presented. Afterward, we clean up and leave you with great memories of the event. You’re able to simply play host and entertain your guests.

As the years have progressed, Lone Cedar has evolved with the times and the trends by saving several traditional tastes and adding many new flavors and creating foods with seasonal and local ingredients. We offer both on- and off-premise catering, and if you choose to serve alcohol at your event, we have an off-premise liquor license for beer, wine and liquor so you will not need to bother with getting a temporary one.

We have an extensive selection of wines from our new above-ground wine cellar. We pride ourselves on providing something for everyone. We encourage people to have fun with the menu planning for their event and to include some Outer Banks flair. The food, service and presentation will be a memorable part of your event because the Basnight’s staff is known for their attention to detail. The Basnight’s Lone Cedar has unbelievable panoramic views of the Roanoke Sound from all seats in the restaurant.

We are located on the Nags Head/Manteo causeway. We are within a few miles of the Elizabethan Gardens and minutes from the Nags Head Beaches. We offer several options for on-premise catering from non-private parties with set menus to private parties from 20-125 people and up when business permits. We have various menu selections, and in each one you choose what food items you would like to have. We do not limit your creativity no matter the size of your event.

Off premise, we are prepared to leave the restaurant and cater your event at your rental cottage or your choice of venue for your special day or event, even if that is in the 4-wheel-drive area north of Corolla. We cater parties from 10 people to 1000 – no party is too big or too small. And, we have fun at every one of them. Our Executive Chef and our Catering Chef are graduates of The Culinary Institute of America. They are more than happy to help you create your menu for your event.

We know filling out another form is not exactly what you would like to do; however, it will give us a better idea of what you have in mind for your event so we can know how to better serve you.

Sincerely,
The Basnight Family
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café

Caroline Basnight, Owner/Catering Coordinator
Victoria Mawyer, Catering Coordinator
252-441-5405 Ext. 29

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Hors d’oeuvres

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In-house events

Lone Cedar Catering specializes in off-premises events, but we’re also happy to cater your special gathering right here at the restaurant. At Lone Cedar, you’ll find three private event spaces with sweeping water views—two spacious indoor dining rooms and a charming outdoor waterfront patio. Lone Cedar offers a private ceremony space with a driftwood arbor and stunning views of the Osprey nest and Roanoke Sound. Whether you’re throwing a retirement party or a business-related event, a bridal or baby shower, a wedding reception or party, a holiday gathering, a birthday or a Let’s Just Celebrate festivity, we can host it and provide delicious food and drinks. We have set menus, or you can work with our chefs to create the menu of your choice – we don’t limit your creativity! These events can be scheduled during the day at any time or during our regular dinner hours, business permitting. Tour groups are welcomed, either as regular diners or with a specialty menu and seating. The Cedar throws our own special In-house events too! Our New Year’s Eve party is wildly popular! Many locals wouldn’t consider being anywhere else to bring in the New Year, and visitors are just as welcome as old-time friends! And our Buffets are legendary. Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and our Holiday buffets help you celebrate without having to do all the cooking. Just relax…it’s a holiday!

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Personal chefs

We describe it like this, “We bring our restaurant to your kitchen,” and all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy a meal planned and catered by our professional chefs. We shop, cook, serve and even clean up. You might think that this service is only for extravagant dinners. Sure, we can do those. But we enjoy helping you have a night off of cooking even if it’s a simple meal of our fresh local foods. We can even include a special kids menu and get them happy and fed while the adults enjoy a pre-dinner beverage on the porch. Now, that’s a night off! Whether you’re on vacation or live here year ‘round, our professional crew can prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner for a single day or all week long, for one person or 10! Let us handle it all for any in-house event you have.

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Beverage packages

Whether hosting your event here at scenic Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café, or at your chosen venue, there are many options to accommodate budgets of all sizes.

On-Site Events

Cash Bar or Separate Checks Open Bar: No limit to what your guests can order. Example: Beer, Wine & Liquor Limited Bar: Only select options available. Examples: Beer & Wine or Beer & Liquor Only

Off-Site Events

As with on-site events, we can provide Open Bar & Limited Bar including but not limited to: Kegs, Wine, Beer, Liquor & Assorted Mixers. When choosing your bar package, our catering team will work with you and your budget. In addition, we are happy to accommodate clients who would like to create their own signature cocktails or drinks. Let our catering professionals help you create the perfect concoction to match your colors or chosen theme! Example: His & Hers Cocktails

Non-Alcoholic Options

Self-service, non-alcoholic beverage stations are available. Our specialty infusion jars allow you to get as creative as you like or keep it simple with traditional Iced Tea, Water & Lemonade.

Specialty Iced Teas & Lemonades

Strawberry-Basil Iced Tea
Plum-Thyme Iced Tea
Roasted Peach Lemonade
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade

Specialty Iced Waters

Watermelon-Basil Water
Lemon-Lavender Water
Herb-Berry Water
Citrus- Cucumber Water

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Catering Testimonials

As owners of The Colington Cafe we hold high standards for food and service and we couldn’t have been happier with Lone Cedar and staff. From the warm petite country ham biscuits and tuna on wontons to the Best Lump Crabcakes (even better than ours ? and Filet Mignon, the food was perfect. The staff went over and above, having to move tables, and always kept a great attitude and professionalism..They even did a super job cutting the cake and cleaning up, having to weave through a big crowd–always smiling. I would highly recommend Lone Cedar to anyone who wants a wonderful experience from start to finish.
— Carlen and Kenny

Caroline, Victoria and Ron were wonderful to work with. The food and wedding cake were out of this world. Our small intimate family gathering was not compromised by their presence; it was brought to the highest level with their attention to detail and service. We could not have anticipated a lovelier dinner, reception or wedding brunch the morning after. All raved about every detail! Thanks so much!!!
— Wedding: Recently Married

We enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Lone Cedar Cafe for our wedding dinner. The food and the service were excellent.
— Bonnie

It wasn’t really a wedding but rather a post-wedding breakfast that my mother hosted for my cousin, the bride. Basnight’s provided both the waterside-view venue and the yummy made-to-order omelets, creme-fraiche-and-fresh-berry crepes, seasonal sweet fruit, and traditional danishes, along with coffee, juice and water for the event. But the icing on the cake, so to speak, was the can-do service with a smile.
— Kim

We are more than thrilled with our choice of Lone Cedar for our wedding catering! From our tasting, we knew we made the right choice with such amazing food. Our guests raved about how good our food was. Victoria was VERY responsive and was super helpful in planning our menu. They even made us to-go boxes for our long car ride to our honeymoon after the reception. We would choose Lone Cedar over and over again!
— Lindsey

Lone Cedar was such a pleasure to work with! They made the process so easy and Victoria was so quick to respond. She was so knowledgeable in the services they offered! I really enjoyed working with them, not to mention, our wedding food was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!! We had so many compliments about it!! I definitely recommend Lone Cedar for any event!!
— Samantha

Victoria was wonderful to work with. She was responsive and willing to work with any changes I needed to make. Our guests raved about the food; they packed up our leftovers for us at the end of the night; all the workers were pleasant and very helpful. Worth every penny.
— Bernadette

We have used Basnight’s Lone Cedar for several events over the past three years. They are simply the best. The food is always delicious and beautifully prepared. Their crabcakes are simply the best in the world. Their fish is always fresh and their wine selection is the best in the Outer Banks. We have always had wait staff that were efficient, courteous and fun with the guests. At one party, they were so good they received a standing ovation from the attendees.
— James

I had a 25th anniversary dinner catered by Lone Cedar Cafe in an ocean front beach cottage we were renting. Victoria with whom I worked with to come up with a menu that worked for our dinner was awesome and had wonderful ideas! The Chef and sever showed up in plenty of time to “size up” the situation and were awesome! The food was prepared to perfection and served perfectly. The chef and the server were just perfect for our group and enough could not have been said about the service and the meal. I think we’ll do it again next year and just come up with a reason to celebrate as it was that good.
— Barry

Basnight’s Lone Cedar Catering was a fantastic partner in our daughter’s wedding at Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head NC on May 13, 2017. We live in MN so managed this long distance with the help of our wedding planner. Victoria at Lone Cedar was responsive, helpful and flexible from the beginning! She worked with us to meet our needs and budget. We visited Nags Head a couple months before the wedding to finalize the plans directly. It was great to meet her in person! The food was very good and we did hear this from numerous guests. It was served hot, fresh and timely. They supplied the bartender, as well. Thank you so very much for your important role in making the wedding really quite perfect!
— Mary Ellen

We had our reception at Lone Cedar Cafe. The staff was very helpful and the food was delicious! Very happy with their service beforehand and the day of our event. They were very easy to work with which was such a relief since I live 8 hrs from Outer Banks.
— Autumn

Amazing staff and service! 6 days after hurricane Matthew without power, Lone Cedar pulled off the most amazing rehearsal dinner, reception, and wedding cake! Above and beyond, exceeding expectations, so thankful we used Lone Cedar, simply the best!
— Misty

The food was insanely good, this is NOT an understatement!! I was having a difficult time finding any caterer that could do an entirely vegetarian wedding, every place I called would give me the run around and would price out a meal with some type of meat – seafood- chicken, like they weren’t listening. Not Lone Cedar, called me back immediately every time and never had to send back the menu for revision. We loved this place so much, we went there for dinner a few days after the wedding. The catering staff was super nice and professional. LOVE LOVE their food.
— Scarlet