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A CULINARY JOURNEY TAILORED WITH UNIQUE VISION and CULINARY CREATION . With chic innovative vision emerging from diverse cultures specializing in superior meats fresh seafood and organic ingredients while influenced through distinctive heritages and cultural trends, Our Custom Catering brings you profound ethnic cuisine with superior taste impeccable service & atmosphere. Indulge your guests with a culinary journey that is as diverse as your imagination. Every event is full and complete offering beverage service alongside our meal offerings and our mission is to provide exceptional catering services that exceed our clients expectations

Whether the perfect celebration means a garden cocktail party or a formal dinner, we have menu options that make your day extraordinary. My Chef Catering offers a wide selection of menu items to fit every occasion and every budget. At My Chef we pride ourselves on customizing our service and our menus to the satisfaction of our customers – from the simply elegant to the delightfully lavish. Just call and you will see how easy it is to host a memorable event that suits your taste and budget.

True Cuisine is the ultimate wedding planner! Let us handle the details so you can enjoy the experience. We will create a memorable affair; creating locally sourced, scratch-made, and chef inspired dishes, providing impeccable service, creating the perfect table settings, working with florists, coordinating rentals, providing bartenders and anything else you may require. Give us a call today to start planning your special day!

Chicago's catering and food truck company featuring traditional Mexican street food, our food truck was nominated Chicago's best in 2011, 2013 & 2015. The best Mexican food for your event! Manny’s wisdom and expertise in Mexican cuisine were born in the kitchens of some of the top restaurants in Chicago, including Frontera Grill. His unique brand of creativity helps him shine as a fantastic director of catering.

Formerly known as Cooking with Cuellar, Elite Events Chicago is a trending catering service that has all of your party planning needs under one roof. Whether you’re looking for a cost effective menu for your large party or a full service wedding we are the simplified answer to your catering needs.

As a leading catering company, we pride ourselves on crafting unforgettable dining experiences that elevate any occasion. Our team of skilled chefs meticulously curates a diverse menu, showcasing a fusion of global cuisines, using only the finest and freshest ingredients. Our dedicated staff ensures seamless execution, from personalized menu planning to flawless presentation, leaving you free to savor every moment of your special day.

Paulie Gee Chicago is a beloved neighborhood pizza joint known for its fresh and delicious Detroit Style, Wood-Fire, and New York Style pies, offering a genuine and family-like atmosphere that locals cherish. For the past eight years, they have fostered strong relationships with their customers, treating them as family rather than just clients. As they expand into off-site private events, their commitment to exceptional service remains steadfast, and the diverse menu continues to grow, earning praise as a standout culinary gem in Chicago's vibrant food scene.

Lula Cafe brings our award-winning artisanal cooking to your table for weddings, social celebrations, intimate dinners, cocktail parties, corporate events. From custom menus by chef/owner Jason Hammel, our chefs will craft a spectacular feast for you and your guests from the bounty of our local growers and 16 years of creative menus in our signature style. We tailor each event to compliment your needs for all types of events— from weddings to corporate brunches and family dinners, lunch buffets to light-bite cocktail soirees.

Queen Q’s Quisine has been proudly serving clients for over six years, bringing people together through the joy of food. We specialize in delicious Southern-inspired comfort foods and delectable homemade desserts, each dish handcrafted with love and care. Our passion is not only in the taste and quality of our cuisine, but also in the professionalism and warmth we bring to every event. At Queen Q’s Quisine, we believe food should nourish the soul, create lasting memories, and leave every guest feeling satisfied and cared for. No event is too large or small. We can't wait for you to "Taste the Love!"

Founder and owner, Ravi Jayara is a man with a strong passion for events and hospitality. We pride ourselves at Chic Chef Catering for building life-long relationships with all of our clients. Any catering company can provide food and staff, but it takes a dedicated team of individuals to make your event memorable, ensuring the utmost client fulfillment. Our guarantee to our clients is to always go above and beyond in whichever ways we can to make all events deliciously special for you.

I’m passionate about my work because I truly love bringing people together through food, hospitality, and beautiful experiences. There is something so meaningful about being a part of a wedding day and knowing that what we create helps make the celebration feel even more special. I take great pride in serving others, paying attention to the details, and creating memorable moments that couples and their guests will cherish long after the event is over.

At Eleganté Cuisine, our sole goal is to ensure the complete satisfaction and happiness of our customers. Through our meticulous attention to detail, quality, execution and presentation, we always strive to exceed expectations by placing the utmost emphasis on the wants and needs of our clientele.

Taylor's Tacos is a catering and events company that specializes in authentic street style tacos with Chicago soul! We believe in qualiTAY service, fresh farm ingredients, and bringing people together one taco at a time.

Pear Tree - Hel's Kitchen Catering™ has been serving the Chicagoland community for over 25 years. We are committed to offering freshly prepared gourmet foods and ingredients with excellent service to all of our clients. We provide a variety of services and have everything needed to suit catering needs for parties of 2-2,000. At Pear Tree Catering we strive to not only create delicious food, but also create an ambiance and night to remember for all of our guests. We can take care of everything from table decorations and themed centerpieces to costumed servers, anything we can do to ensure a dynamic and memorable occasion for our clients.

Cody’s Belly Bites was born during the COVID-19 pandemic when I converted a van into a mobile kitchen, delivering fresh, homemade meals to frontline workers across Chicago. Even after opening and closing a restaurant while pregnant during uncertain times, I kept going. What began as affordable meal plates in underserved communities grew into a full-service private chef and catering company operating from a licensed commercial kitchen. Today, we cater weddings, corporate events, and intimate gatherings with heart, excellence, and purpose — always serving food made with love.

Wooden Paddle Catering is Chicagoland's go-to for full-service wedding catering that's anything but ordinary. We roll up to your venue with mobile wood-fired brick ovens and cook everything fresh and live — wood-fired pizzas, chef-designed apps, desserts, and craft cocktails your guests will not stop talking about. We handle it all: professional staffing, full bar, rentals, setup, and teardown. Family-style, plated, or stations — you name it, we bring it. With 10+ years and 1,000+ events across Chicagoland, we've been to just about every venue in the suburbs. Serving the greater Chicago area within 60 miles of Lemont. 🔥

The Food Truck Hub was founded in 2014 and has since expanded in scope and breadth. Our mission of creating memorable event experiences is fulfilled through our streamlined, one-stop-shop approach to simplify your event planning. We enjoy the creative process and finding the uniqueness in every occasion to give each event its own personality. Options are boundless - whether food trucks, carts, and beyond catering, our team can help create the right experience that you're looking to build.

Serving the Chicagoland area! We curate charcuterie boards, tables, or individual charcuterie cups or cones suitable for your special wedding day. Each experience is tailored to your unique needs and unique palate. We work with you to design the experience around your theme to ensure cohesion and to get that pizazz and elevated look. We do not curate sit down dinners, we are best for your cocktail hour or even a breakfast charcuterie spread!

Aztec Daves, the elite authentic Mexican food truck in Chicago, family-run and dishing out Mexican favorites with a modern twist. We're focused on authentic Mexican recipes and ingredients derived from our own grandmother and adds a modern twist. We pride ourselves on the freshest ingredients and top-quality marinated meats. Everything is homemade and prepared fresh daily; from our flame-grilled meats to our original salsas. Our cocktails feature hand crafted margaritas and mezcal mules using the freshest ingredients and premium agave spirits.

Untraditional Eats was founded by a globe-trotting hyper polyglot who speaks 7 languages. That unparalleled exposure to different cultures, cuisines and ways of cooking, as well as an unmatched cultural sensitivity, makes us exceptionally great at what we do.

We are a full-service boutique restaurant style catering company. We can cater events across the Chicagoland area and suburbs, from Wisconsin to Indiana. We have all licensing needed to help with your food, service, servers, bar, bartenders, linens, rentals, planning and more for your special event. Our menus are customized to your event because we believe each event is unique. We specialize in combining multiple authentic and/or fusion ethnic cuisines to create a harmonious meal through BellaRu Catering and Traditional Mexican Cuisine through Mis Dos Magos Events.

At Silver Spoon Desserts, we believe that desserts should do more than just satisfy a sweet tooth—they should create moments to remember. As a family-owned business, our roots run deep in tradition, love, and the value of gathering around the table. We treat every event as if it were our own, because we know how important these milestones are. From the recipes we’ve perfected over generations to the little details that make our desserts stand out, everything we do is guided by the belief that celebrations deserve more than “just dessert.” They deserve something made with heart.

My husband and I started 9 years ago after we got married! We love to cook and enjoy feeding people even more. My husband is a classically trained chef who worked in some of the best restaurants around the world, but now we’re based in Chicago making some of the best unpretentious food around.

We are 2 owner/operators with a passion for fun and food! Together we have almost 25 years of food service experience, at every level. Every service is not only a meal, it's an event!! When we started our business, we agreed that our goal was to bring energy, excitement and laughter to every event!

Cater your wedding party, event, meeting or celebration with Beatrix Market Catering in Chicago! Choose from salads, sandwiches, freshly baked pastries, snacks and more. Make it easy with complete packages for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Beatrix Market Catering is available for delivery and pickup in the Chicagoland area.

Occasions Chicago Catering brings you the finest in corporate and social event planning and catering. Located in Chicago's historic West Loop neighborhood, Occasions Chicago Catering boasts a proven track record in superior customer service and product quality. Our commitment to excellence shines through in everything we do. For a complimentary consultation and proposal, please contact us. Together, we can create the event that's sure to be a reflection of your good taste.

JaredPierre is a boutique style catering service that has been in the DFW area since 2015 executing weddings of all kinds. We believe in bold flavors and food with an eclectic style, your food our way.

At Northwoods Catering, we offer a refined, boutique experience where every detail is tailored to you. We’re not bargain caterers — our chef-led team prepares exceptional cuisine on-site, never delivered in warming boxes, ensuring each dish is served fresh and flawless. From private consultations to custom menus, every step is personal, elevated, and rooted in your story. We take on only select events to maintain the highest standards of care. On your special day, expect exquisite food, expert service, and the quiet confidence of knowing it’s all in capable hands.