Absolutely amazing! 1.Excellent customer service 2.Always Always professional and timely 3.fantastic food-literally anything you order is a knock out! 4.Well priced. You get plenty of beautifully displayed food for a great price 5.Support black owned businesses! I have ordered from Anthony and his crew for over a year and he never disappoints. The food is absolutely delicious, creative and always displayed exceptionally well. I love the chili bar, American breakfast, soul food buffet and the honey mustard on those sandwiches is insane!!!! Bottle that and sell it so I can stock up! Order and you won't be disappointed! read more

It was absolutely the the best box lunch I ever had. The presentation was wonderful and the food was excellent. I had a vegan wrap and a mixed green salad. 10 outa 10!! read more

Our organization loves ordering from COTB as it is always timely (even early!) and the food is extremely flavorful and delicious. We love ordering lunches and receptions, plus they are always quick to send their COIs. There was one time the driver had an accident, but I called Anthony and he was able to re-make and deliver the food within an hour. Really appreciate his responsiveness, swift decision making, transparency and overall just an amazing catering partner. read more

We've had a few box lunches ordered to us over the last year and they are incredibly underwhelming. Sandwich bread is usually damp, cold cuts usually kind of slimy, unoriginal and not very fresh fruit cup. Very basic. read more

I can't say enough good things about our experience with COTB! We ordered boxed lunches for a picnic. I was incredibly impressed with Anthony's professionalism, responsiveness and most of all the quality of the food. Everyone at our event said how delicious the sandwiches and brownies were, and asked me how I'd found the caterer. Delivery was prompt and super easy even though they had to meet us at a park instead of an actual address AND I threw them a curveball by changing their contact at the last minute, as I was running late. Super, super impressed and would definitely hire again. read more

This review has been a long time in the making. You know how sometimes we take things for granted until we try something new and realize just how good we had it. That's the case with Catering Out the Box. I have known of the company for 5 years. My first experience was at a luncheon for work. I absolutely loved the boxed lunch, which is more than a lunch...I always look forward to the inspirational card that can be found in every box. At breakfast for work, I got to experience the freshest fruit platter. The pineapple is to die for and the addition of the yogurt dip is a nice treat. I had been to other events with different caterers, but either the service or the food was lacking. Because of this, I have in trusted Catering Out the Box and owner, Anthony Waller to all of my catering needs. My birthday party was a hit with dessert platters, fruit and veggies, finger sandwiches and a wonderful chocolate fountain. My baby shower was also catered, and again, the food was wonderful. I can always depend on a beautiful set up with extras whether it be additional silverware, an extra side dish or something to make the event go more smoothly. I have told all of my friends about the company, and will continue to spread the word. My only regret is that I didn't speak up sooner!! read more

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We used this catering company for our week of work in a downtown coworking space. Each day we were brought breakfast and lunch. Options always included a vegetarian option for the most part. Somedays included vegan meals. We have a member who is vegetarian and allergic to onion, peppers, and mushrooms. I'm not sure how this company was able to season the vegetarian options so well but they did. The service was fantastic. They were on time and always brought plenty. The fruit tray and vegan pasta dishes were my favorite. No I'm not vegan. My least favorite was the macaroni and cheese. It was so bland. I actually think Chic-Fil-A has a better one. I live in the South and you just don't offer people unseasoned mac period. They did have a South Western breakfast skillet that looked suspect but was very good. Overall, I would recommend them. There are a couple of dishes that need tweaking but I think this company delivers well. I don't have pictures for this review. Sorry guys, it was "hell-week" all working meals. I will also add, our table presentation was never as nice as any of the photos I've seen. read more

I was planning a fundraiser for a not-for-profit and we needed a caterer. I called about 10 different catering companies for quotes. I choose Catering Out the Box because of my first interaction with Anthony over the phone. He was the most personable and helpful. I didn't feel rushed either. I had a lot of questions and concerns and he was able to address them all. Catering Out the Box arrived early at our fundraiser and set up everything beautifully. The food was delicious and the staff they provided were great. Anthony stayed for the entire event to ensure that everything ran smoothly and he even bid on some of the items in our silent auction. I highly recommend this company! They offer more than just food, they are a company that cares about you and your event. Huge THANK YOU to Anthony! read more

I'm a physician who has been introduced to Catering out of the box through work. I can not say enough about the professionalism of the owner Anthony and the pride and care he takes in his business. He is also a great chef and his variety of cookies are the best I have ever eaten, baked fresh daily! read more

I have used them twice so far and have been pleased each time. I order for my company's meetings and events, and I can't say enough about how classy their set up is, their thoroughness and their unique and premium products they use in their boxed lunches. I used them for breakfast; their coffee arrived in a dispensor rather than a cardboard box and the quiches were gorgeous. If you want to impress, this is the company for you and your next meeting! read more

This catering company catered an event I am attending today. The worker was Iris. The spread of food was excellent. The food was good. The professionalism was great. The customer service was great. I would use this business if I am giving a conference. Wonderful service. read more

Use Catering Out of the Box. Anthony and his team serve up delicious food with excellent presentation. COTB is reliable, reasonable and delivers great service. I've used him for box lunches - both salads and sandwiches, and for an event. COTB never disappoints. Check them out for your next meal or event! read more

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They make tasty cookies and I'm sure other really good stuff. The staff at AnkleNFootCenters loves the cookies and I even got to sneak one. Yum! Keep up the great work Anthony & staff. Thank-you so much for the treats! read more

I'm hard to impress... so five stars is truly saying something. My husband and I were in the midst of pulling together the memorial services for his mother last month. Dealing with our grief, amongst all of the details we had to worry about, finding a caterer for the repast was at the bottom of our list. We knew we wanted something nicer than KFC or Popeye's, but didn't want to spend a lot. We were sold on Mariano's catering, but after tasting from their deli we were left underwhelmed and with time running out. After turning to Yelp, I read the previous reviews on COTB's page and decided to give them a call. I spoke with Anthony who presented me with a complete 3-course menu that worked with our budget and sounded very appetizing. What's more - with 2 days until the memorial - he was able accommodate our tight turn-around time. I now understand why people need a repast... guests need a chance to regroup emotionally and are probably famished. When we arrived at the repast room I was so taken aback by how lovely everything was presented. And there was SO MUCH food. But the most pleasant surprise was just how GOOD everything tasted. Every item prepared was fresh, hot, and very well prepared. Our guests couldn't believe that the food was prepared by a caterer. It helped to turn a somber occasion into one of joyful remembrance. That day on my way home I called Anthony to express my appreciation and offer how impressed I was with such professional services. My expectations were clearly surpassed. But the most impressive thing of all is that a few days later we received a condolence card in the mail from Anthony; how many caterers would be thoughtful enough to do that? Would I recommend COTB? Most definitely. Would I use COTB again in the future? I certainly would. read more

Catering out of the Box ROCKS. I order a lot of lunches for company events and this was the smoothest process from start to finish. Anthony helped me by creating a menu that pleased everyone: meat-eaters, vegetarians, dairy free, and gluten free folks had plenty of options to enjoy. The food was perfectly cooked and delicious. Marquita managed the buffet and made it all a breeze, replacing and refilling trays, setting up and tearing down. She was awesome. I will definitely be going through COTB for future events, large and small. I would have booked them for my own wedding had I found them sooner! read more

COTB is absolutely fantastic! Anthony has been very helpful and accommodating as I was inquiring and organizing my request. As we (the company) had our open house, we needed a catering service of quality, preparation and of course of quality taste. And for even finalizing our order in just a weeks notice, all of my expectations from COTB was fulfilled. Even though I didn't request for servers to be there, the preparation of the food, arrangement of the trays (with notes), availability of utensils etc were excellent! He was also quick in sharing with me options on how I can store the extra trays of food I had before serving. Spanakopita, meatballs, beef wellington, antipasto skewers...all full of flavor and they obviously didn't scrimped on ingredients. I definitely recommend COTB for any business or family event/s, and I commend Anthony for being patient and professional. Two thumbs up! read more

Catering Out The Box delivered big for us! I work for a small non-profit affiliated with the University of Chicago. We do events for and to support college-bound youth from high schools across the city. This week, we had a major College Fair event on campus inviting College Admissions Representatives from all across the country to meet with our students. As a part of the day we served them lunch. Anthony, from Catering Out of the Box, helped us pick out the right package for our group that was within our budget. He delivered samples to the office so we could truly know what we were getting, and as the event drew closer, we had to increase the order size by quite a lot. Anthony was extremely accommodating to our change of order, and he took on the extra work load with just over a week's notice. When the day of the event came, Anthony arrived early and set up the boxes for us. He brought signage and labeled the boxes so everyone was clear what they were getting, and to reduce traffic mishaps during lunch. The College Admissions reps and students were very pleased with their meals, and mentioned it in the post-event feedback. I have had a couple of his sandwiches and they were delicious! Each sandwich tastes like it was freshly made a few minutes prior--which is clearly impossible given the amount he had to make for us. The ingredients were crisp, and just the right amount, and seem to be of very high quality. He also makes the perfect chocolate chip cookies! I highly, highly recommend using this company. They are professional, courteous and so very easy to work with, highly recommended! read more

We recently catered "Catering Out of the Box" for a work breakfast and it received RAVE reviews from our clients and coworkers! The quiche are DELICIOUS, and we wish we had ordered more! The fruit platter was clearly given a little extra attention; the presentation was very nice! Anthony's professionalism and attention to detail did NOT go unnoticed. We will definitely be using them for future events! Thank you, Anthony and "Catering Out of the Box"!! read more

Anthony and team were great - extremely professional, prompt communication, and even went above and beyond to get updated inspections and additional certifications required by the specific outdoor food festival they catered for us. When we ran out of supplies early the on the first day, he jumped to purchase more overnight for the following day's events. They were more than accommodating, and did it all with big smiles despite the extreme heat and downpour we endured over the festival weekend! Definitely recommend them and hope to work with them again soon. read more

AMAZING food!! I think we've found our official chefs for all events moving forward. Thank you Catering Out The Box!

This review is WAY past due. In December of 2014, Catering Out of the Box provided box lunches for a small academic meeting at UIC. Anthony was great to work with! He even managed to find our small conference room in a confusing building on a large campus. Everyone raved about the quality of the lunches and one Professor took all of the extra meals home! I HIGHLY recommend Catering out of the Box and hope I have the opportunity to work with them again. read more

We recently held a memorial event, and had a catered buffet provided by Catering out the Box. It was wonderful! Anthony Waller was quite flexible and worked with me to adapt the menu to what I wanted. He was also very accommodating about logistics. On the day of the event, he himself showed up to deliver the food and set up the tables. He was gracious and unobtrusive, and set up a beautiful buffet. Everything was delicious, fresh, and well presented. I'm so grateful for all he added to our event! read more