
Meet Chef Nick Bilello
25+ years of culinary craft on the Carolina coast

Chef Nick Bilello's Story
Chef Nick Bilello, founder of Relish Catering, brings over 25 years of culinary experience to every plate. His career spans fine dining, private events, large-scale catering, and restaurant leadership — shaping a style rooted in creativity and craft.
Before launching Relish, Nick served as Culinary Director for the True Blue Restaurant Group, leading menu development, operations, and training across multiple high-end concepts.
His focus on quality and consistency earned him a reputation for innovation and reliability.
At Relish, Nick blends local ingredients, seasonal menus, and thoughtful presentation — whether it's casual street food or a refined multi-course dinner served across Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, and the Cape Fear coast. His philosophy is simple: great food brings people together.