True Cuisine

Catering services pricing

Food starts at $60 per person.

About True Cuisine

True Cuisine

True Cuisine is the ultimate wedding planner! Let us handle the details so you can enjoy the experience. We will create a memorable affair; creating locally sourced, scratch-made, and chef inspired dishes, providing impeccable service, creating the perfect table settings, working with florists, coordinating rentals, providing bartenders and anything else you may require.

True Cuisine have been an industry leader for nearly 40 years! Whether your style is seated, buffet, small plates, or globally inspired specialty stations, True Cuisine’s famous “a la minute” cuisine offers a world-class experience. We combine fresh, creative menus with trendsetting designs for a stunning food presentation to create a guest experience that is as appealing visually as it is in taste. In creating our menu offerings, we take great care to also provide a wide variety of delicious vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free dishes to accommodate all tastes and special diets.

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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
  • Rental coordination - does not invoice couple
  • Serving staff

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

Beverage services

  • Bartending
  • Beverage servingware rentals
  • Mixers/non-alcoholic options
  • Provides liquor license

Drink types

  • Beer
  • Coffee service
  • Liquor
  • Non-alcoholic
  • Signature cocktails
  • Wine

Reviews

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Rating: 4.8

4.8 out of 5

25 reviews

  • KG

    Kali G.

    Rating: 4
    •Jul 5

    Great food, great service!

    We are so happy we chose True Cuisine as our wedding caterer! The first time we tried their food was at one of our venue's open houses, and from that moment on, we couldn't stop talking about it. We left saying, "This has to be our caterer," and they absolutely lived up to our expectations. From the planning process through the wedding day, their team was wonderful to work with. They were incredibly organized, sent clear and timely emails, checked in throughout the planning process, and made everything feel easy on our end. We always knew exactly what they needed from us, which made planning one less thing to worry about. Our tasting was another highlight. They truly went above and beyond, giving us a great experience with generous portions—we even left with plenty of leftovers! It made us even more excited for our wedding day. On the wedding day, the food was just as amazing as we remembered. We had so many guests tell us how delicious everything was, and multiple people commented that it was some of the best wedding food they'd ever had. We also really appreciated how attentive the staff was to guests with allergies and dietary restrictions, making sure everyone received the correct meal and felt taken care of. The only small hiccup from the day was that dinner service ran a little behind schedule. By the time some of the back tables were receiving their meals, many of the front tables had already finished eating. With a plated dinner and different meal selections, we completely understand that accuracy comes first, and we'd much rather have everyone receive the correct meal than feel rushed. If I had one suggestion, it would simply be to have one or two additional servers helping deliver plates so service could move a little more quickly. Overall, that small delay didn't take away from how wonderful the experience was. The food was incredible, the planning process was seamless, and the team was professional, organized, and truly cared about giving our guests a great experience. We would absolutely recommend True Cuisine to anyone looking for amazing wedding catering!

    Lisa Tanaka•Jul 14, 2026

    Kali, thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful review! It means the world to us that you knew from that very first tasting at your venue's open house that you wanted True Cuisine to be part of your wedding day. We're so glad you enjoyed the planning process, tasting experience, and, of course, the food! Hearing that your guests called it some of the best wedding food they've ever had is one of the highest compliments we could receive. We're also happy our team was able to ensure guests with allergies and dietary restrictions felt well cared for—that's something we take great pride in. Thank you as well for your honest feedback about the timing of dinner service. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and your thoughtful suggestion. We continuously look for ways to improve, and feedback like yours helps us do just that while maintaining the accuracy and quality we strive for. It was an honor to be part of such a special day, and we're so grateful you trusted us with your wedding celebration. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness, wonderful memories, and many delicious meals together! Congratulations again, and thank you for recommending True Cuisine!

  • KH

    Kelsey H.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 18, 2026

    Love at first bite

    We had an incredible experience with True Cuisine and would highly recommend them for any event! From our initial tasting through the months of planning leading up to our wedding, their team was professional, responsive, organized, and genuinely wonderful to work with. Every call and email was handled promptly, and they made the entire catering process feel seamless. The food itself was outstanding. We received countless compliments from our guests about how delicious everything was, which is not always something you hear about wedding buffet food! In fact, several family members commented that the food on our wedding day was even better than it was at our tasting, which was impressive considering they were serving a much larger group. What truly set True Cuisine apart, though, was their level of service. Their staff went above and beyond in every aspect of the day. They handled buffet setup and teardown efficiently, beautifully arranged our self-catered desserts, and were incredibly attentive to us as a couple, always making sure we had everything we needed. It was clear they genuinely cared about making our day special. We are so grateful for everything they did to help make our wedding a success and would enthusiastically recommend True Cuisine to anyone looking for exceptional food and service.

    Lisa Tanaka•Jul 14, 2026

    Kelsey, thank you so much for your incredibly kind review! It was truly a pleasure to be part of your wedding day. We're so happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the food, and it means a great deal that it exceeded your expectations from the tasting. Our team works hard to deliver the same quality and care on the big day, no matter the size of the event, so your feedback is especially meaningful. Thank you for recognizing our staff's service as well. From setup to making sure you were taken care of throughout the day, our goal is always to help couples relax and enjoy every moment of their celebration. Thank you for trusting True Cuisine with such an important day. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness and are grateful for your recommendation!

  • GH

    Gayle H.

    Rating: 5
    •May 28, 2026

    Exceptional!

    SBR Event Catering is absolute perfection! We used them for our May 2026 wedding at Lincoln Farmstead, and they exceeded every expectation while remaining incredibly reasonable in price. I worked closely with Meghann Streicher to build our entire wedding day plan. She helped coordinate our timeline, cocktail hour, drinks, dinner, and dessert. Throughout months of planning, Meghann and her team were responsive, encouraging, and full of great ideas—without ever being pushy when we were indecisive. On the big day, our event director, Nate, was an absolute superstar. His calm presence instantly put us at ease. He is a true professional who kept everything running flawlessly. I loved that his staff quietly visited each table to dismiss guests for the buffet. This kept the atmosphere intimate and didn't interrupt the dinner music from our DJ (Windy City Sound). The food was spectacular—delicious, perfectly cooked, and served at the ideal temperature. Our guests raved about it! SBR was incredibly thoughtful with the details. They provided kids' meals with fruit cut into cute shapes, and they even reminded us to order vendor meals (which I had totally forgotten). One guest required a dairy-free meal and told us it was one of the best meals she had ever eaten, gushing over how attentive the staff was. As a full-service company, they truly handle everything. At the end of the night, they teamed up with the venue staff to box up leftovers, clear tables, and clean. I expected to help, but they had it completely covered and sent us on our way. Save yourself the stress and hire SBR!

    Lisa Tanaka•May 28, 2026

    Gayle, thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful review! It was truly an honor to be part of your wedding day at Lincoln Farmstead. We’re so happy to hear that you felt supported throughout the planning process and that everything came together just as you envisioned. Meghann loved working with you to bring your day to life, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with Nate and the entire team. Creating a seamless, relaxed experience for our couples and their guests is exactly what we strive for, so it means the world to know you felt cared for every step of the way. We’re especially glad your guests enjoyed the food and that our team could accommodate special meals and thoughtful touches for the kids. Thank you for trusting SBR Event Catering with such an important celebration. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together!

  • MS

    Monica S.

    Rating: 5
    •May 17, 2026

    The Right Choice

    Listen to me!! True Cuisine is the hero of your story. They are the catering company that you've been waiting for. When we started planning our wedding, we were shocked at how expensive the catering companies were. We started to think that we couldn't afford to get married unless we didn't feed people! Then, in came True Cuisine. Not only were they priced appropriately, the service, support, and (very importantly) the food were all beyond amazing. From our very first interactions with Rain, Sara Claire, and Jacob, to the night of our wedding, we were so impressed with the entire experience. We got endless compliments on the food and everything went so smoothly. We are eternally grateful to True Cuisine for all they did to make our night so wonderful. I highly recommend them for any of your catering needs!!

    Lisa Tanaka•May 19, 2026

    Monica, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re truly honored to have been part of such an important day in your lives. It means the world to hear that our team — Rain, Sara Claire, and Jacob — helped make the planning process feel easier and your wedding day so special. We believe great food and genuine hospitality should be accessible, and we’re so happy we could provide both for you and your guests. Hearing that everyone loved the food and that the evening went smoothly is the best compliment we could receive. Thank you again for trusting True Cuisine with your celebration. We’re so grateful for your recommendation and wishing you both all the best in your new chapter together!

  • KR

    Katie R.

    Rating: 5
    •May 13, 2026

    Best wedding food EVER!

    The team at True Cuisine was absolutely fabulous to work with from the very beginning! From our first interactions through the wedding day, the team was professional, communicative, and wonderful partners throughout the planning process. Our tasting was such a great experience and made everyone feel included — especially our parents, who loved being part of it. The True Cuisine team was also incredibly accommodating and helpful when it came to navigating dietary restrictions, which gave us so much peace of mind leading up to the wedding. On the wedding day, the service was truly top notch. The staff took amazing care of both us at the sweetheart table and all of our guests throughout the evening. And the food itself was absolutely to die for! We served the Texas beef brisket, pan-seared airline chicken, and wild mushroom rigatoni, and guests are still texting us saying it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. We could not recommend True Cuisine more highly for anyone looking for incredible food and an exceptional catering team!

    Lisa Tanaka•May 13, 2026

    Katie, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was truly an honor to be part of such a special celebration. We’re so happy to hear that you and your families enjoyed the tasting experience and felt supported throughout the planning process — especially when it came to accommodating dietary needs. Hearing that your guests are still talking about the brisket, airline chicken, and wild mushroom rigatoni absolutely makes our day! Most importantly, we’re thrilled that you felt cared for and could fully enjoy your wedding day. Thank you again for trusting our team to be part of it all. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together! – The True Cuisine Team

Of course! We have a variety of hearty and delicious menu options to accommodate your guests who may have dietary restrictions such as gluten, dairy, nuts, and meat.
Yes, we have a variety of beverage and bar packages available to our clients. If you are providing your own liquor, we can provide bartenders, ice, garnishes, and disposables for a reduced rate.
Yes, we work with several trusted vendors to provide our clients with quality table enhancements, linens, entertainment, and more!
For our serviced events, we do not currently have a food and beverage minimum, but other restrictions may apply.
Once you have been connected with your event consultant and have been able to fill out our Request for Proposal form, you will have a proposal within one week, but usually much sooner.
As long as your venue allows outside caterers and it falls within our areas of service, we are always happy to execute events in new spaces!
We offer a variety of service levels. For a simple drop-off, we deliver the food to you, set up your buffet and leave the rest to you. If you wanted to upgrade to a set-up, we will include warming units for all hot items. For this level, you can choose to add a buffet attendant to replenish and even serve the food to your guests. Finally, with our full-service events, our professional team is on site from set-up to clean-up, so that you simply get to enjoy your event. This level includes beautiful buffet embellishments and presentation vessels.
We offer all service styles including buffet, plated, stations and family style. Our most cost-effective style of service is buffet, while our highest end is family style service.
Once we provide you with your custom event proposal for your full-service event, we would love to schedule a tasting with you at our facility in Wood Dale to determine if we are the best fit to execute your event!
For larger events such as weddings, we recommend signing 6 months to a year out. However, as long as we have your date available, we are able to plan and execute your event in far less!
We do not create wedding cakes, but we would be happy to cut and serve yours at no cost. We do provide an array of other desserts such as bars, cookies, brownies, trifles, and cupcakes.
We can absolutely assist with centerpiece placement, candle lighting, etc. Depending on the amount of work involved, additional fees may apply.
Yes! On average we will arrive on site at your event 2 hours prior to guest arrival to assist with the set-up of the space and stay an hour after guest departure, until the space is fully broken down and cleaned up.

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