Kuma's Catering

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Catering services pricing

Food starts at $25 per person.


About Kuma's Catering

Lisa W

Director of Wedding's and Private Events

Kuma’s Catering brings bold food, unforgettable flavor, and a little attitude to weddings throughout Chicagoland. We’re a full-service, off-premise wedding caterer specializing in celebrations that don’t feel cookie-cutter. From our signature burgers and mac & cheese to appetizers, salads, vegan and gluten-free options, we create menus your guests will actually remember. Our experienced team offers buffet and family-style service, professional staffing, bar service, dessert and coffee service, rental coordination, setup and teardown. Whether you’re planning an industrial Chicago wedding, an elegant celebration, or something completely your own, we’ll bring the food, service and Kuma’s personality to your venue.

We’re not your typical wedding caterer—and that’s exactly the point. Kuma’s Catering combines the bold, unforgettable food we’re known for with polished, professional wedding service. We believe your wedding menu should reflect your personality, not a standard banquet package. We offer flexible menus, buffet and family-style service, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, plus staffing, bar service, rentals, dessert and coffee service, setup and teardown. Our experienced team handles the details while keeping the experience relaxed, fun and completely yours. Great food. Great service. Zero boring weddings.


Services

Meal types

  • Buffet
  • Dessert service
  • Family-style meal
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Stationary appetizers
  • Wedding cake service

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

15 reviews

  • EF

    Elizabeth Florence

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 19, 2026

    I used Kuma’s catering for a charity event, the food went over so well!! Lisa was so helpful. When I told her it was a charity event and what we were doing, she extended a charity discount to us! So we received amazing food at an amazing price and helped people in need of a hot meal. I couldn’t recommend Kuma’s catering enough. Thank you guys and thank you, Lisa!

  • AC

    Alex Ciupeiu

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jun 8, 2026

    Kuma's was absolutely the best, they catered our wedding and it was a huge hit. And Lisa went the extra mile in every step to help us with sweets ordering, to helping us get our alcohol order figured out. Lisa and Karen went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. My wife and I couldn't be happier. Can't recommend them enough! P.s. junkyard lipstick is her new favorite cocktail!!

    Kuma's Catering•Jul 17, 2026

    Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We appreciate it!

  • RG

    Rachel Galant

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •May 12, 2026

    I am more of a last minute planner and was so thrilled that Lisa and her team were available for our event with less than 4 months notice. From the beginning, Lisa put our minds at ease, had ideas about the menu, and said they would take care of EVERYTHING. She was responsive and made changes easily that we requested. Her boots on the ground team led by Karen were excellent from tasting to the actual event. Our guests loved the food and Chicago nostalgia for Kuma's. There was something for everyone and all food was labeled clearly. 100% recommended!

    Kuma's Catering•Jul 17, 2026

    Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We appreciate it!

  • RA

    Rachel Anderson

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •May 11, 2026

    Where do I even begin? Kuma’s Corner was the perfect addition to our wedding for our late night snack! My husband and I have been going to Kuma’s for 10+ years, so it only made sense. Include them in our special day! Lisa was so easy to work with, and she was really patient with us as it took us a while to officially book! She was so flexible and made the process seamless! We appreciated having an option to purchase disposable sternos/pans or use the ones from our venue! There were so many options for sliders, and we appreciated the ability to customize everything! On our wedding day, delivery was perfect! It was set up and ready to go at our agreed-upon time, and everything was warm and delicious! We appreciate Karen’s efforts in ensuring the delivery was successful! It has been almost a month, and our guests are still raving about Kuma’s! I am not sure what we will need catering for next, but I do know I’ll be reaching out to Kuma’s! 🤍

    Kuma's Catering•Jul 17, 2026

    Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We appreciate it!

  • DS

    Dawn Shakom

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Apr 30, 2026

    Kuma’s recently catered a Wedding at Chicago Theater Works. I highly recommend the company for any event. The food was amazing, staff arrived on time, professional and helpful. They went above and beyond in every aspect. The catering team from the beginning of planning to the close of the event communicated with the venue to make sure excellent service and food presentation was 5 stars. Thank you for making this event a success.

    Kuma's Catering•Jul 17, 2026

    Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We appreciate it!


Yes, we offer tastings for you and a guest for a small fee!
For summer and fall weddings, we recommend at least 6 months in advance.
Chicago and the surrounding suburbs! We will travel!
We can provide fully vegetarian or vegan menus. Plus we can accommodate gluten free guests and all other allergies.
Nope!
Yes!
Yes! 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.
We recommend meeting 2 more times after your tasting. One meeting will focus on finalizing menus and headcount. One to go over final venue and wedding logistics at the venue.