Lula Cafe

About Lula Cafe

Lula Cafe

Catering and Events Director

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.

In addition to being a full service catering company, we are also a restaurant located in Logan Square since 1999! Our seasonally-focused cuisine ensures your wedding menu will only include the best tasting ingredients.

Sample catered weddings

J&J Wedding
J&B Wedding
M&S Wedding

The couple wanted an elegant dinner-party vibe with approachable, seasonal cuisine for their guests. We worked with their florist, Thistle and Plume and their Planner, The Creative Partners, to source rich, warm fabrics that would compliment their vision and bring a cozy vibe to their March 2025 wedding.

Guest Count

175

Total Catering Cost

$34,000

Menu Highlights

Seated meal
Passed appetizers

Services Included

Clean Up / Trash Removal
Gratuity
Chef(s)
Service Captain(s)
Bartender(s)
Service Staff
Setup / Breakdown
Rentals

Grilled shrimp skewers with cherry tomato, hemp seed and nasturtium tzatziki. Photo by Anna Jung-Hwa

Services

Rental coordination - directly invoice couple

Cuisines

Farm-to-table

Dietary accommodations

Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian

Meal types

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

Extra costs

Bartender services
Liquor License
Rentals - beverage ware
Rentals - dining ware
Rentals - furniture
Rentals - linens
Service Fee

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

15 reviews

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Samantha M.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jul 31
Lula was the star of our wedding!
We absolutely LOVED having Lula cater our wedding! We had a family style dinner and everyone was raving about it. So many of our guests said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding, and we (although biased) agree! The tasting was fabulous and the food turned out even better than we remembered. The staff was kind, helpful, even brought out more short rib for the tables that gobbled it up fast, and our guests with dietary restrictions were able to eat as well. We're so excited to come to Lula again as a married couple, and reminisce about our big day.
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Maria G.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jul 22, 2026
Amazing Wedding Reception
We hired Lula Cafe for our wedding and couldn't have been happier with our decision. From our first conversation through the big day, they were responsive and thoughtful about every detail as well as helping us narrow down choices based on their experience. The food was fantastic—every dish was delicious. Their team was attentive and friendly during the reception, making sure everyone felt taken care of without being intrusive. Lula Cafe delivered exactly what they promised: high quality food and service that made our celebration feel special. We highly recommend Lula Cafe for wedding day or other celebrations.
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Ashley M.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jul 20, 2026
Wedding 5.22.26
From our first conversation with Anna, we knew Lula Cafe was the right choice for our wedding. She kept us in the loop at every step, explained everything clearly, and was upfront about pricing so there were no surprises. The food was incredible—our guests couldn't stop talking about it—and the tasting experience helped us narrow down our menu (they even let us do a second appetizer tasting because we were torn between options). On our wedding day, the team was warm and welcoming, served appetizers during our moment of zen after the ceremony, and had everything plated and ready exactly when we needed it. We've always loved dining at Lula for regular dinners, but they truly outdid themselves for our celebration. We can't wait to celebrate our anniversaries there and would absolutely recommend Anna and her team to any couple planning a wedding.
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Madi E.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jun 18, 2026
Best food in Chicago
We didn't even bother to do any other tastings after we had ours at Lula. The food was delicious, filled with unique flavors, and was anything but boring. All of our guests talked about how amazing their meals were. On the wedding day, we were so busy running around that we didn't get to finish our plate. They boxed it up for us and we ate it a few days later. We were licking our plates at home just from the leftovers! Their communication is spot on, their staff was so fun, and we loved working with them. We cannot recommend Lula enough!!!!
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Perry G.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•May 31, 2026
Groom
My wife and I had our first date at Lula, so when we found out they catered weddings, it was a no-brainer. Unsurprisingly, they nailed it. Food and seasonality were big features in our wedding, and Anna and the team hit every note. Passed appetizers were delicious. Salads and entrees won rave reviews. Service throughout was impeccable. Pricing is incredibly fair for what we received. We had a very large wedding with some specific dietary needs across the board, and Lula excelled. Their responsiveness and flexibility up to the final days prior to the wedding were crucial. There’s really no reason to look for any other caterer - we’d use them again and again for any events we have in the future.