Elite Events Chicago
Catering services pricing
Food starts at $40 per person and bar services at $10 per person.
Minimum spend
$5,500 total
About Elite Events Chicago
Elite Events Chicago
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.
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming without the right help, we get it. Our primary goal is to help bring your vision to life. Our event planners will walk you through the entire process, making cost effective recommendations to help expedite the time spent planning. On your special day, you can take comfort in knowing you hired a team of professionals that will execute with precision but most importantly compassion.
Sample catered weddings
- Alyssa and Jim
Guest Count
95Total Catering Cost
$15,000Menu Highlights
- Seated meal
- Passed appetizers
- Stationary appetizers
- Wedding cake service
- Dessert service
Services Included
- Clean Up / Trash Removal
- Gratuity
- Chef(s)
- Service Captain(s)
- Bartender(s)
- Service Staff
- Setup / Breakdown
- Rentals
Services
Services
- Bartenders
- Cleanup and breakdown
- Consultations and tastings - complimentary
- Consultations and tastings - for a fee
- Delivery and setup
- Event planner
- Rental coordination - directly invoice couple
- Serving staff
Cuisines
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Chinese
- Farm-to-table
- French
- Fusion
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Indian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin American
- Mexican
- Middle Eastern
- Seafood
- Southern
- Southwestern
- Spanish
- Thai
Dietary accommodations
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Nut-free
- Organic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Meal types
- Breakfast/brunch
- Buffet
- Dessert service
- Family-style meal
- Food stations
- Passed appetizers
- Seated meal
- Stationary appetizers
- Wedding cake service
Beverage services
- Bartending
- Beverage servingware rentals
- Mixers/non-alcoholic options
Drink types
- Coffee service
- Non-alcoholic
Extra costs
- Bartender services
- Consultation / Tasting
- Extra hour of service
- Gratuity
- Liquor License
- Rentals - beverage ware
- Rentals - dining ware
- Rentals - furniture
- Rentals - linens
- Service Fee
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
12 reviews
- TC
Terese C.
Wedding meal tasting
From our first conversation with Elite Events Chicago, we knew we were in good hands. Chris was responsive and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. For our tasting, he came to our home and prepared appetizers and full entrees for our family of eight, explaining each dish in detail and answering all our questions. Every bite was delicious and exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. The team delivered the same level of care and professionalism on our actual wedding, with friendly staff and food that our guests raved about. We'd recommend Elite Events Chicago to anyone serious about having exceptional catering without any stress or surprises.
Christopher Cuellar•Apr 28, 2026Terese, we are thrilled to hear about our services in this light and hope to be your go to catering service in the future. Your family was incredible to serve and we cannot wait to hear back from you soon! Thanks again for the kind words xoxo
- MW
Morgan W.
Wedding
From the moment we started planning our wedding, Elite Events Chicago (Cooking with Cuellar) stood out to us as a top-notch catering company. Their communication was consistent, quick, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. The team, led by Chef Chris, is truly talented - the food they served at our wedding was absolutely delicious and their organization ensured everything ran smoothly. When the table cloth vendors were delayed in setting up, Chris quickly waived all the fees to ensure excellent customer service. We were so impressed by their commitment to going above and beyond, whether it was brainstorming customizations to our menu or patiently answering all of our questions. It was refreshing to work with good people who truly care about their clients. We cannot recommend Elite Events Chicago (Cooking with Cuellar) enough!
- AW
Annie W.
Lucked out with this team!
We lucked out working with Elite Events for our 64 person wedding. Our venue recommended them to us and we loved working with them! Chris & team understood our goal of prioritizing menu while still working within our budget. Our guests loved the food and the catering staff was excellent.
- C
Christina
We Could Not have Asked For More
Cooking With Cuellar LLC was an exceptional catering choice for our wedding. From the very first conversation, their communication style was friendly, responsive, and demonstrated their extensive experience. The quality of their work was truly exemplary - they took great care and attention to detail in every aspect of the menu and service. By the time of the wedding, the Cuellar team felt like friends who truly understood our vision and were able to anticipate our needs. You could tell in every prepared dish that this is their true passion, and they take immense pride in making our special day perfect. Chef Cuellar, his wife, and team are a beautiful group of people and we are so grateful for their contributions in making our wedding day unforgettable.
- LR
Lissette R.
Visceral experience
Cooking With Cuellar LLC was a fantastic wedding caterer for our special day. From the beginning, their communication was transparent, assiduous, and professional. The quality of their work and value was evident in their consistency, communication, and execution. Even during the pandemic when our event was small, Chef Chris delivered a kaleidoscope of flavors that made our special day memorable nonetheless. We highly recommend Cooking With Cuellar LLC for their exceptional catering services.
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