Thoughtfully Crafted Food.
Beautifully Presented.
Artfully prepared cuisine and seamless service for life’s most meaningful gatherings.
ABOUT CHEF DEX
Wilmington’s Destination for Luxury Catering.
Castle Gardens ILM delivers Wilmington’s premier destination for luxury catering. Led by Chef Dex, we infuse her Bahamian heritage and vibrant Caribbean flavors into every handcrafted menu. Our team specializes in stunning, high-end dining experiences, utilizing locally sourced meats and farm-fresh produce to ensure that every event across the Cape Fear region is defined by exceptional beauty, flavor, and turn-key service
OUR OFFERINGS
An Elevated Culinary Experience
for Meaningful Gatherings
Taste of Italy Experience
Island-Inspired Cuisine
Artisan Taco Experience
Family-Friendly Celebrations
Elevated Brunch Experience
Gather and Graze Board
WHY CASTLE GARDENS ILM
Chef-Led, Not Factory Catering
Every menu is personally crafted by Chef Dex. No templates. No shortcuts. Just intentional cuisine designed around your event.
Seamless, Professional Service
Clear communication, polished execution, and a calm presence from planning through cleanup.
Designed for Meaningful Moments
Weddings, milestone celebrations, and private gatherings where details matter and memories last.
Boutique by Choice
We take on a limited number of events to ensure each client receives full attention and care.
Seamless. Elevated. Completely Turn-Key.
Castle Gardens ILM provides comprehensive event-space design and professional day-of wedding coordination, all delivered as a fully managed, turn-key experience. We oversee every detail so you don’t have to. From concept to execution, our team ensures your event unfolds effortlessly.
Your Luxury Experience Includes
Custom Chef-Curated Menus: Handcrafted by Chef Dex to reflect your vision.
Tabletop Elegance: Premium linens, designer chargers, and curated bud vases.
Bespoke Signage: Custom welcome boards to greet your guests.
Day-of Coordination: Professional management to ensure a flawless timeline.
The "White Glove" Exit: We handle all setup, service, breakdown, and full post-event cleanup.
Stress-Free Planning: We source and manage local vendors so you don't have to.
We handle the details; you focus on the moments that matter. Our services are best suited for gatherings of 30 guests or more, with a minimum booking of $3,000. Call Castle Gardens ILM at 877-732-2785 to book your event.
Short Notice. Exceptional Results.
We understand that sometimes events come together quickly. Castle Gardens ILM specializes in fast turnarounds while maintaining the same level of quality, presentation, and service, without excessive rush charges. If your event is within 30 days, please call us directly to secure your date.
