Flavor Hills


Catering services pricing

Food starts at $42 per person.

Minimum spend

$1,500 total


About Flavor Hills

Chef Morgan Teianne

Culinary Director

For Zola, I’d make it more wedding-focused while staying under 200 characters: Chef Morgan Teianne, Owner & Executive Chef of Flavor Hills, creates elevated Southern cuisine and personalized wedding experiences rooted in exceptional food, warm hospitality, and connection.

What sets Flavor Hills apart is our chef-led approach to hospitality. We combine elevated Southern cuisine, personalized menus, beautiful presentation, and genuine care to create a wedding experience that feels uniquely yours.


Sample catered weddings

This concept was inspired by couples who want refined wedding dining without losing the warmth and comfort of Southern hospitality. I wanted to showcase how elevated presentation, customized menus, polished service, and memorable flavors can create a sophisticated yet welcoming guest experience.

Guest Count

150

Total Catering Cost

$9,200

Menu Highlights

  • Seated meal
  • Passed appetizers
  • Dessert service
  • Cocktail Hour Passed Appetizers, Salad Course, Entrée Course with Two Sides, and Dessert Course.

Services Included

  • Clean Up / Trash Removal
  • Chef(s)
  • Service Staff
  • Setup / Breakdown
Elevated Southern wedding catering with custom menus, thoughtful presentation and genuine hospitality. Experiences begin at $42 per guest.
Beef Tenderloin with Cauliflower Mash, Sauteed Broccolini, and Parmesan Romano cream sauce.
Blackened Salmon with Redskin Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, and Cajun cream sauce. Topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and pico de gallo.
Honey Jerk glazed Pork Chop with Redskin Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Spinach. Topped with Mango Salsa.

Services

Services

  • Cleanup and breakdown
  • Consultations and tastings - for a fee
  • Delivery and setup
  • Rental coordination - directly invoice couple
  • Serving staff

Cuisines

  • American
  • Cajun
  • Seafood
  • Southern

Dietary accommodations

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Meal types

  • Breakfast/brunch
  • Buffet
  • Family-style meal
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Seated meal
  • Stationary appetizers

Drink types

  • Mobile bar
  • Non-alcoholic

Extra costs

  • Bartender services
  • Consultation / Tasting
  • Rentals - dining ware
  • Rentals - linens
  • Service Fee
  • Wedding Cake & Dessert Service

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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5 reviews

  • DW

    Dawn W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 1, 2026

    Private Dining Extraordinaire!!

    My family I had the grand privilege of enjoying private dinning experience by Empirical Cuisine in celebration of my daughter’s completion of her Masters program. Chef Morgan took our family celebration to the next level, top tier. I simply made the menu choices and, provided the kitchen and dinner ware. Chef Morgan did the rest. It made entertaining our guest no stress. Seamless. Her professionalism, friendliness, cleanliness, and meal presentation were on point! Stellar. And the food….magnificent! Perfectly seasoned and portioned. My family and I are beyond grateful to Chef Morgan for a culinarily memorable night! It was everything I hoped for in an intimate setting and more!! Thank you Empirical Cuisine!

  • SQ

    Sherri Q.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 27, 2026

    Get the private service!

    Chef Morgan is top notch! My Husband booked her for a private dinner for our anniversary and we booked her again to celebrate my parents’ anniversary too! Her professionalism is above reproach! She is detail-minded and prepared our food with passion. Both times the food was phenomenal! I’d recommend her to anyone!

  • J

    Jamie

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 24, 2026

    Made with love!!!

    This plate was amazing. The ribeye had a beautiful sear and looked incredibly juicy and pink on the inside, with a nice charred crust that really stood out. The scrambled eggs were creamy and fluffy, while the brunch potatoes had that perfect crispy outside. Everything was plated beautifully, and the portion was definitely satisfying. The combination of steak, eggs, and crispy potatoes made for a hearty, flavorful meal. Definitely a plate I’d order again! 9/10.

  • MH

    Makayla H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 22, 2026

    5 stars

    Flavor Hills did an AMAZING job catering our event! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything was beautifully prepared and presented, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how good the food was. Chef Morgan was professional, friendly, and made the entire catering process so easy and stress-free. I highly recommend Flavor Hills for anyone looking for delicious food and excellent catering service. We will definitely be using them again!

  • DS

    Disney S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 22, 2026

    Amazing Birthday Celebration Event

    Such amazing customer service and professionalism that made everything flow together for my mother’s Birthday Celebration!! The Full Service catering was Phenomenal food was excellent and had my family wanting more and more. The flavor combinations and suggestions provided continued to elevate the experience and made my mother feel like the Queen she is. The attention to detail, care passion and love could be tasted in every bite. Hands down my family and I will be requesting another catered event!!


Yes. Delivery fees are based on the event location, distance, and service requirements. Your customized proposal will clearly outline any applicable delivery or travel fees so there are no surprises.
Wedding catering minimums vary based on guest count, service style, menu selections, staffing, and overall event needs. Once we learn more about your celebration, we’ll recommend the experience that best fits your vision and provide a customized proposal. All catering inquiries require a 10-guest minimum.
Yes! Tastings are available for couples considering Flavor Hills for their wedding. Tastings are thoughtfully curated around your proposed menu and provide an opportunity to experience our cuisine while discussing your vision with Chef Morgan. Tastings begin at $75, with availability discussed during your consultation. The tasting fee will be credited toward your final event balance for bookings of $1,000 or more.
We begin with an initial consultation to understand your vision, guest count, menu preferences, and service needs. After booking, additional planning touchpoints are scheduled as needed, including menu finalization and a final event review. Our goal is to keep the process organized without overwhelming you with unnecessary meetings.
Yes. We can assist with coordinating catering-related rentals such as dinnerware, glassware, flatware, linens, serving equipment, and other items needed for food and beverage service. Rental needs and associated costs are determined based on your venue and service style.
For weddings, we recommend booking 6–12 months in advance, particularly for peak-season and popular weekend dates. However, we’re happy to consider celebrations with shorter planning timelines when availability allows.
Flavor Hills proudly serves Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, the greater Triangle, and surrounding North Carolina communities. We are also available for events outside our standard service area and select destination celebrations, with applicable travel fees.
Absolutely. We can accommodate many common dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-sensitive, and dairy-free requests. Please share any allergies or dietary needs during the planning process so Chef Morgan can determine appropriate menu accommodations. While we take allergies seriously, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free preparation environment.
Yes. Cake cutting and service can be added to your wedding catering experience. Our team can professionally cut, plate, and serve your wedding cake to guests, with any applicable service or staffing fees included in your proposal.
Flavor Hills offers a variety of service styles, including plated dining, buffet service, family-style dining, cocktail receptions, passed hors d'oeuvres, and customized culinary experiences. We’ll help you determine the best format based on your wedding vision, venue, guest count, and budget.
Absolutely! Personalization is at the heart of the Flavor Hills experience. Chef Morgan works with each couple to create a menu that reflects their tastes, celebration, and overall vision while incorporating the elevated Southern cuisine and signature flavors Flavor Hills is known for.
Your date is officially reserved once your service agreement has been signed and the required booking retainer has been received. Availability is not guaranteed until both are completed.
Your final guaranteed guest count will be due prior to your wedding according to the timeline outlined in your service agreement. Your final balance and production quantities will be based on this confirmed count.
Yes. For full-service weddings, Flavor Hills can provide the professional culinary and service staff necessary to execute your selected experience. Staffing needs and associated costs are determined by guest count, venue, service style, and event requirements.
Beverage service can be incorporated into your wedding experience, including non-alcoholic beverage packages and bartending coordination when applicable. We’ll discuss your beverage needs during planning and determine the appropriate service options for your celebration.
Absolutely. We believe seamless events require strong vendor collaboration. Our team is happy to coordinate directly with your planner, venue, rental company, and other key vendors regarding catering timelines, setup, service, and event-day logistics.
Flavor Hills combines elevated Southern cuisine with a chef-led, hospitality-first approach. Led by Chef Morgan Teianne, each celebration is thoughtfully curated around the couple, with personalized menus, beautiful presentation, professional execution, and genuine hospitality from planning through the final course.