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Chef Driven Catering
Creative Fresh Catering for Every Occasion

We create culinary experiences using fresh ingredients and flavorful recipes. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our chef-driven approach ensures every detail is beautifully presented and uniquely delicious for every occasion or type of event drop-of delivery and full service set up available.

Our Curated Food Packages

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Fresh Start Breakfast Packages

A seasonal selection of chef prepared morning delights, featuring traditional and healthy morning classics to start your day.

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Signature Chef Driven   Buffet Packages

Elevated buffets featuring eclectic cuisines and healthy choices of chef-driven mains, sides and desserts designed for all occasions specializing in drop off no fuss catering.

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Horsdoerves &  More

Looking for finger foods, horsdoerves or platters we have a large selection of gluten free and vegetarian items to choose from as well to add to your special day.

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Appetizers and Snacks

In a Hurry. dont you worry !!!

Save the thinking to us. We have you covered with our all-inclusive priced lunch packages for those on the go just order and we will deliver it's that simple you have more important things to do and we understand that.Convenience is our primary goal.

Curated Culinary Moments

An eclectic journey where freshness meets quality  through our custom catering abilities and friendly service in a kitchen where taste matters.

Hello, I am Chef Ray Cockill a professional catering Chef with over 42 years experience in the restaurant and catering industry. A graduate of Johnson and Wales University culinary program of Providence, Rhode Island with a bachelor's degree in business as well. I have lived in the Fuquay-Varina area for 12 years . My achievements include Sauté Chef at the Iconic Carmines in Times square NYC known for their classic Italian cuisine. Catering Chef in Manhattan for over 10 years and received 3 stars in The New York Times, Raritan N.J. for Cafe Z ` Bra as well as being an Executive Chef and Banquet Chef for Private Country Clubs in Ohio, Florida, Cape Cod, New Jersey and here in Cary, N.C. at the Mayton Inn where I have done every type of event imaginable at this upscale property. I also cooked for celebrities to include Dan Akroyd, Gloria Estefan, Bernie Kosar, Yogi Berra as well as the casts of Law and Order to include Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice T, Dann Florek. Sam Waters and Jerry Orbach back in my earlier days in NYC.

I am eager to meet with you and discuss your needs for your special event and provides personal service to all from start to finish designing menus to your liking. 

We thank you for considering us here at Chef Driven catering for all your catering needs.

Thank you

Regards, Chef Ray Cockill

chezray17@gmail.com

919-576-6092

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Designing Culinary
Experiences Together

-Address: 1420 E Broad Street Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Phone: +1 (919) 576-6092
Email: chefray17@gmail.com

Chef Driven Design is about more than just food; it's about the legacy of taste and the architecture of a meal.

With over 30 years experience as a professional chef Ray Cockill can create and customize your food to all your specific needs. Unlimited selections in our unique and creative menus give you all the options you need for your special event. Personalized service and fresh ingredient approach is what he does at Chef Driven Catering.

It goes hand in hand when planning your event from start to finish and future times to follow. We strive to make your special day one to remember and he looks forward to meeting with you to assure your needs get taken care of.

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