THE OCCASIONS BY M PROMISE
This is luxury dining reimagined for the modern guest.
At Experience Occasions By M, every meal is a journey—rooted in Southern heritage, elevated with global technique, and delivered with refined hospitality. Led by Chef Michael McCray, our curated experiences bring together impeccable cuisine, travel-inspired storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to service.
EXPLORE OUR SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Private Chef Dinners
Intimate, chef-led dining crafted for anniversaries, proposals, birthdays, and unforgettable gatherings at home or your private venue.
Experience Brunch
A refined daytime celebration featuring curated menus, elevated presentation, and chef-driven flavor. Perfect for Airbnb stays, corporate gatherings, and luxury social events.
Retreat & Multi-Day Culinary Services
For masterminds, wellness escapes, corporate retreats, and couples intensives. Multi-meal experiences centered on nourishment, connection, and unforgettable hospitality.
The Experience Occasions Culinary Tour
A chef-guided journey across North Carolina—highlighting local farms, markets, distilleries, and iconic destinations through immersive culinary events.
Value
Full-service dining —
Consultation, Menu Design, Sourcing Preparation, Hospitality, Cleanup.
Transparent pricing:
Line itemized, service billed separately from food and decor cost
Staffing:
Seasoned hospitality professionals; Trained, vetted and insured, no gratuity required.
Metal Tiered
Multi-course luxury tiers including our signature Solomon’s Table (3–12 courses).
Our Clients Say
Chef Mike created one of the finest dining experiences we’ve ever had. The level of service, presentation, and detail was unmatched.”
— Client Testimonial
MEET CHEF MICHAEL MCCRAY
With 25 years of professional culinary experience, Chef Michael has cooked in premier restaurants, curated destination retreats, and served clients seeking refined, chef-led hospitality. His approach blends Southern comfort, global influence, and an extraordinary level of service—delivering moments that feel intimate, elegant, and unforgettable. His mission is simple: service first, excellence always.
Discover our curated menus, service tiers, enhancements, and chef-led experiences in our exclusive 2025 Luxury Brochure.
A must-have guide for planning your next private dining or retreat experience.
Gallery
Advance bookings required — Solomon’s Table available by reservation only (30+ days in advance).
Our Services
Culinary Experiences
Brunch
Seasonal Tailored Menu
Occasions By M offers luxury, chef-led brunch experiences with seasonally tailored menus and full-service execution across Raleigh, Charlotte, the Coast, and the Mountains. Choose from our Bronze, Silver, or Gold tiers to enjoy personalized in-home dining that blends Southern flavor, global inspiration, and five-star hospitality.
Intimate Dinner
In-Home Private Dining
Our private dining experiences are crafted for life’s most intimate moments. From romantic proposals to elegant dinner parties, we deliver chef-led multi-course meals with personalized service and unforgettable
Retreats
Multi-Day Experience
Our retreat services offer chef-curated meals across multi-day experiences, tailored to your group’s goals. Whether hosting a corporate getaway or a couples retreat, we make every meal intentional, nourishing, and unforgettable.