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

19 reviews

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Claudia P.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Oct 8
Delicious, Professional, and Accomodating
From our first conversation with Lula Cafe, Anna and her team responded quickly to every question and were ready to work with us on exactly what we wanted. They nailed the details—from sourcing, providing, and cooking the late night pierogi that guests still talk about to the two specialty cocktails that tasted incredible. Anna was a true pleasure to work with throughout the planning process and on our wedding day itself. The food arrived on time and tasted fresh, and we could tell the whole team cared about making our celebration special. If you're looking for caterers who actually listen to what you want and deliver on their promises, Lula Cafe is the real deal. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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Sam S.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Oct 4
By Far Some Of The Best Food!
Lula Cafe made the entire planning process feel effortless and stress-free. Their team answered every question we had and explained how they handle dietary needs and special requests, which was also reflected in the variety of choices we had to choose from. If you've had Lula Cafe before at their restaurant in Logan Square, you may recognize some of the items as they've adapted them for catering purposes. On the day of our wedding, the food arrived fresh and tasted exactly how we remembered during our tasting - all very delicious! The staff was super friendly, attentive, and everything went off without a hitch. Honestly, you would have thought the food came straight from their physical restaurant (which is also one of our faves) - it was that good! Our guests have been raving about it ever since, with several saying it's the best wedding food they've ever had. We 100% agree with their thoughts, and we can't recommend Lula Cafe enough.
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Morgan
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Sep 6, 2026
Best Wedding Food Ever!
We used Lula Catering for our Summer 2026 wedding and we couldn't be happier with our decision. We did tastings with 5 other vendors, and Lula's was by far our favorite. Leading up the event, the team was easy to work with and responsive to our needs. They really customized the event to reflect us. At our wedding, the food was delicious and many of our guests told us it was the best wedding food they ever had. The service was fantastic, with team members frequently checking in with us to see if we wanted anything else, without being in the way. The overall experience was amazing, and we wouldn't change a thing!
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Chris
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Aug 30, 2026
Unforgettable food, even better process
Lula catered our wedding and we cannot recommend them enough. The food was incredible, easily one of the most talked-about parts of our day. The dessert table was a particular standout with genuinely unique options; we honestly wish we'd told more guests to make sure they got over to try it. The planning process was just as strong as the event itself. Anna was fantastic to work with quick to respond, flexible, and made us feel like a priority throughout. The tasting was one of our favorite parts of the whole planning process. Only minor note: service on the day was a bit slower than expected, which pushed our timeline slightly. It didn't take away from the overall experience at all the quality and care more than made up for it. We'd book Lula again without hesitation and recommend them to any couple looking for food their guests will actually remember!
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Samantha M.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jul 31, 2026
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.