Cocina Fusion

Catering services pricing

Food starts at $125 per person and bar services at $20 per person.

Minimum spend

$15,000 total

About Cocina Fusion

Cocina Fusion

Senior Catering manager

We are a full service Chicago catering company with over 15 years of experience, specializing in a wide array of culinary expressions. We service all types of events including weddings, social, corporate, and non-profits. We offer full dinner service, bar services, interactive dinner stations, late-night snacks, and brunch menus. We have an expansive selection of menus for you to choose from, including Latin & American Fusion, Traditional Mexican, Taco Bar, and Italian.

We totally get that planning a wedding can be crazy stressful, right? We've put in tons of effort to make our process super clear and easy, with straightforward pricing ( including rentals) and awesome communication skills. Our goal? To make booking one of your big wedding expenses as stress-free as possible!

Best of Zola 2026

Services

Services

  • Rental coordination - directly invoice couple

Dietary accommodations

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

Meal types

  • Buffet
  • Family-style meal
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Seated meal

Beverage services

  • Bartending
  • Beverage servingware rentals
  • Mixers/non-alcoholic options
  • Provides liquor license

Drink types

  • Beer
  • Coffee service
  • Liquor
  • Non-alcoholic
  • Signature cocktails
  • Wine

Extra costs

  • Consultation / Tasting
  • Gratuity
  • Liquor License
  • Rentals - beverage ware
  • Rentals - furniture
  • Travel Fee

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

11 reviews

  • ML

    Madeline L.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 7

    We love Cocina!!!

    Working with Juliana and the Cocina Fusion team exceeded every expectation we had! From our very first tasting to planning every last detail, they made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Their team was incredibly organized, attentive, and always one step ahead - thinking of details we overlooked and making sure nothing was missed. We had 280 guests at our wedding, and we're still receiving compliments about how amazing the food was, as well as how friendly and professional the staff and bartenders were. Their exceptional service truly helped make our day unforgettable. We couldn't be more grateful to Juliana and the entire Cocina Fusion team for bringing our vision to life. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to any future bride or anyone planning a special event!

  • GC

    Gina C.

    Rating: 5
    •Mar 6, 2026

    The Best Wedding Menu You Will Ever Eat

    My husband and I knew the moment after our tasting that Cocina Fusion was going to cater our wedding. Apart from the food being delicious and flavorful, Juliana and her team go above and beyond to bring your wedding vision to life with amazing menu options that truly accommodate everyone (like a very picky Mother of the Bride who was won over by our menu choices) and provide world-class hospitality. Working with them is a dream and I would give them 10 stars if I could. As a bride, I felt so taken care of most importantly- FULL- the bride's gotta eat! After our February 2026 wedding, we were still getting messages about our food being the best wedding food our guests had ever eaten which really says something when the message is unanimous. I can't sing their praises enough. Jump at the chance to book this team, you will not be disappointed!

    Juliana Barrientos•Mar 9, 2026

    Thanks so much for trusting us with your wedding at Artifact Events! I'm so glad that you got to eat your wedding food and for the great compliments from your guests. Salud! Juliana

  • KW

    Kelly W.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 11, 2025

    Clean Plates

    Cocina Fusion was an amazing catering choice for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was responsive, clear, and easy to work with. Cindy, the lead coordinator, was a powerhouse who ensured everything went smoothly with food and beverages. During the wedding, her team was incredibly friendly and kind, making sure all of our guests were taken care of and got the delicious food they needed. The food itself was a standout for our guests! We are so grateful to Cocina Fusion for helping make our special day perfect.

  • JM

    Jocelyn M.

    Rating: 5
    •Apr 4, 2025

    The Best!

    Our wedding caterer was absolutely phenomenal—the best food we could have asked for at our Mexican-American wedding! Their menu had so many options and we were able to curate a menu that perfectly represented both of our cultures. The dishes were flavorful and beautifully presented, from the barbacoa sopesitos to the churro cart, everything was amazing. Our family and friends still rave about the food and we are so glad we worked with Cocina Fusion. Highly recommend and Cindy is amazing to work with!

  • DE

    Diana E.

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 7, 2025

    Cocina Fusion

    We couldn't be happier with Cocina Fusion and the incredible service they provided for our wedding! The food was absolutely amazing--our guests are still raving about the taco bar. Everything was so fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Beyond the delicious food, the level of care and professionalism they brought to our day was unmatched. From bringing me a glass of Prosecco to help calm my nerves to stepping in to assist my mom when she got glass in her foot, Juliana truly went above and beyond. A special shoutout to Cindy for being so wonderful during our walk-through too. Her patience and guidance gave us so much confidence leading up to the big day. Cocina Fusion is more than just a catering company--they genuinely care about their clients and make every moment special. We're so grateful to have worked with them and would recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional food and even better service! Thank you, Juliana, Cindy and Team!

    Juliana Barrientos•Jan 11, 2025

    It was a joy to work on your beautiful wedding and to be personally there for your family. Congrats! Juliana

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Yes, since we do in-house rentals this delivery fee is for food and in-house rentals.
Yes, our event minimum is 50 guests.
Yes, we offer tastings for the couple for a small fee. If you sign a contract with us beforehand, we can waive this fee or it becomes refundable if you book our services.
We recommend meeting 2 more times after your tasting. One meeting will focus on finalizing linens and details left to decide. One to go over final venue and wedding logistics.
We are full service. We will take you on a walk-through of available rentals and work with you to find options within your budget. The only outside rentals need would be tables and chairs in case the venue doesn't include them in their rental fee.
For summer and fall weddings, we recommend at least 12 months in advance.
Chicago and near suburbs.
We can provide individual Halal meals and customize fully vegetarian or vegan menus. We can also accommodate Gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free restrictions as they are common allergens or intolerences.
We can cut and serve your wedding cake to your guests at no extra cost.
If your venue allows for BYOB you are welcome to book our unlimited bar package, our mixer package, or our use of liquor license only. We give you options based on your preferences.

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