Raízes catering

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Catering services pricing

Food starts at $20 per person.


About Raízes catering

Nelson Luso

Owner

Hi, I’m the founder of Raízes Catering! We bring the flavors and spirit of Brazil to weddings, showers, birthdays, corporate events, and celebrations of all kinds. From Brazilian savory bites and homemade sweets to fresh-fruit cocktails made to order, we love bringing people together through food. We also offer floral arrangements, décor, event setup, reception service, and event production to help bring your vision to life. Our goal is to make planning easier, take care of the details, and bring great food, warm hospitality, and a little Brazilian joy to your special day.

We bring more to the table than great food. With Raízes, you can bring catering, sweets, fresh-fruit cocktails, floral arrangements, décor, and event services together with one team. That means fewer vendors to coordinate and more time to enjoy planning your celebration. What makes us special is our Brazilian way of doing things: bold flavors, creativity, genuine hospitality, and the joy of making people feel welcome. We put our heart into the food and the details, so your celebration feels personal, warm, and full of life.


Services

Meal types

  • Breakfast/brunch
  • Buffet
  • Dessert service
  • Family-style meal
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Seated meal
  • Stationary appetizers
  • Wedding cake service

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

13 reviews

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    Gabriela

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 9

    Excellent

    Working with Raízes Catering was a game-changer for our wedding day. From the very first conversation, their team demonstrated exceptional responsiveness and attention to detail, making every decision feel effortless. They handled all the catering logistics so seamlessly that we were able to relax and actually enjoy celebrating with our loved ones instead of worrying about food service. The culinary execution was outstanding—our guests are still talking about the flavors and presentation—and you could tell that every element was executed with genuine care. What truly sets them apart is their commitment to creating an experience where everyone feels celebrated through incredible food and flawless service. We'd enthusiastically recommend Raízes Catering to any couple looking for a vendor who combines reliability with true professionalism.

  • PR

    Patricia Rocha

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 7

  • TM

    Thais Marques

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 29, 2026

    Absolutely exceptional! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. Everyone loved everything!!! We couldn’t have been happier with the experience and will definitely be using them for our future catering events. Highly recommend!!!

  • BA

    Beatriz Abramof

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 25, 2026

    Fizeram catering para o cha de bebê da minha Laurinha! Foi tudo lindo, saboroso e sem preocupação! Excelente! ;) (Translated by Google) They catered my baby Laurinha's baby shower! Everything was beautiful, delicious, and worry-free! Excellent! ;)

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    Luiza Ferraro

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 23, 2026

    I highly recommend Raizes! It’s the best Brazilian food in the Chicago area. You can really tell that every meal is prepared with care. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and has that authentic homemade Brazilian taste. I especially recommend the bobó de camarão and, of course, the feijoada. The desserts are also amazing. Their pão de mel is honestly the best I’ve ever had. Raizes is definitely worth a try!