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Private Chef & Boutique Catering in Raleigh, Durham & Across North Carolina

Globally Inspired × Southern Hospitality

​Enjoy your guests. Let Chef Mike handle the kitchen. Personalized private dinners, weekly in-home meals, and boutique catering—with thoughtful planning, exceptional food, and warm hospitality.

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Experience 

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Private Dining

Celebrations, Couples and Intimate Gatherings.

In Home dining Experience- Personal chef Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

Vacation & Retreat Dining

Chef-led dining for vacation homes, retreats, and group stays

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Weekly Personal Chef

Recurring in-home meal preparation for busy households.

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5-STAR REVIEWS

Private Dining

What Our Clients Say About Us

"I hired Chef Mike for my mom’s 50th birthday, as we wanted an intimate private dining experience. Chef Mike conducted a virtual appointment to discuss our preferences and made some substitutions based on what we liked. On the day of the event, we were thoroughly impressed. The food was delicious, the presentation was excellent, and he left the kitchen spotless. We haven’t stopped talking about how amazing the food was. It was truly a fantastic experience, and we hope to have him back again."

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Maria Bronfield

"Chef Michael prepared a lovely multi-course meal highlighted by the beet salad to start, mashed potatoes and then a delicious main course of beef bourguignon. He was professional, courteous, friendly, efficient and highly skilled. Use him for all your cooking and event needs. Can’t recommend him highly enough!"

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Ted Keith

"Let me tell you. The passion and professionalism that Chef Mike & his crew bring to the table never disappoints. He's been the Chef at my men's business group's quarterly retreats. From steak and shrimp in Orlando to a beautiful breakfast spread in Lexington and every meal in between, his work has been on point. 40 happy and satisfied and fed guys would agree.  All you have to do is give him an open runway and his skill, passion, and love for what he does will take off.  Looking forward to many more events experiencing his creativity and love for his craft."

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From Inquiry To Occasion

Designed for Meaningful Gatherings

Perfect for

Anniversaries, Birthdays, Engagements, Couples, Vacation, and Life's Milestones

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Check Availability

Tell us your date, location, guest count and occasion

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Discovery

We'll connect to understand your vision and determine the right experience

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Reserve your Date

Your retainer secures the occasion and we begin planning

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Chef Michael McCray

Our Philosophy

Food should never feel like a burden — it should feel like a moment.

For more than 25 years, Chef Michael McCray has brought professional culinary experience, global inspiration and Southern hospitality to the table.

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  • 25+ Years Culinary Experience

  • ServSafe Certified

  • Professionally Insured

  • Raleigh-Based • Serving North Carolina

EXPERIENCE Life's Occasions.

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Ready To Plan Your Occasion?

Tell us your date, location and guest count. We'll confirm availability and determine whether Occasions By M is the right fit for your gathering.

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