This marks our second time partnering with Tricia and the team at Chef Paul Catering for a graduation celebration, and they once again exceeded all expectations. Tricia is exceptionally responsive, professional, and accommodating throughout the planning process. Despite our short notice of just one week for this event, she handled our request seamlessly and with the utmost grace. The pickup process was flawless; every item was securely wrapped and clearly labeled, which made our event setup incredibly efficient. Beyond the outstanding logistical coordination and customer service, the culinary quality is superb. The food has a wonderful, authentic taste that our guests repeatedly complimented throughout the evening. I give Chef Paul Catering my highest recommendation (10/10) for any event catering needs. They are reliable, talented, and an absolute pleasure to work with. read more

I was very pleased with my experience with Chef Paul Catering, who provided the food for my niece's bridal shower. All the guests agreed the Food was delicious, and I especially appreciated the attractive packaging in the biodegradable trays. I liked that you had a suggested bridal shower menu to which we could make changes if we wished. We didn't have to make many changes, though, since the suggested menu fit our needs and tastes so well. Thank you for having everything ready to go when we came to pick up the food. I also thought your prices were very reasonable for the quantity and quality of the food and service you provided. Should I have another occasion for which I need a caterer, I would definitely choose Chef Paul again. read more

My husband and I cannot begin to put into words how AMAZING the Chef Paul team was at our wedding and how HAPPY we are that we chose to work with them. Patricia provided us with two amazing tastings prior to the wedding. She is clearly so knowledgeable about the industry and it was honestly a no-brainer choosing Chef Paul and team, not only for the delicious food, but also for their willingness to go above and beyond for us on our special day. The entire team knocked it out of the park. Everyone loved the food and the service was phenomenal, and the cake was BEAUTIFUL. Cannot have asked for a better team to cater our wedding day. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE AT CHEF PAUL FOR MAKING OUR WEDDING PERFECT!!!! read more

Chef Paul catered a Bridal Shower for us - the food was amazing and was exactly what the happy couple requested. Patricia was our primary contact and provided excellent suggestions on salads and sandwiches - what would complement the overall flavors, as well as adapting ingredients to meet dietary requests. The food arrived in attractive serving platters and dishes that complimented the table set-up. Menu placards for each item included a listing of the ingredients, which was very helpful for our guests. Everyone enjoyed the various options! And the desserts were the perfect bite-sized delicious treats, too. read more

I have had the privilege of using Chef Paul for our wedding rehearsal as well as our business grand opening and have been at several events such as weddings, brithday parties, Easter feasts and even a Bris where Chef Paul was catering. It is always new and creative and sooo delicious. Working with them, I know they really try to cater to your every need and desire and always deliver what they promise if not above and beyond. They say cooking with love always makes food taste better so I'm guessing that is their secret ingredient :) read more

Chef Paul Catering exceeded my expectations! Excellent communication in the planning stage. All food items were fresh and delicious. The two service staff members, Richelle and Debbie were SPECTACULAR. Chef Paul's Catering showed up on time, organized and made the set up of food and drink efficiently and made everything look fantastic. Our party was for 50 people. All of the guests commented on how delicious the food was and how flawless and enjoyable the service was. I highly recommend Chef Paul Catering. read more

They catered and served our daughter's engagement party for 60 in our backyard. It was a tremendous success. The staff were friendly and very professional. From the moment we began planning, Ginger was exceptional. Her recommendations were perfect. She helped me curate an elevated barbecue. Everyone raved about the food. It was delicious! The bartender stayed and kept filling our drinks. They exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Chef Paul. I'm also using them for a shower I am hosting early next year. read more

We received excellent food and service from Chef Paul Catering at a business meeting held at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. The food was great, as was the service. For a very reasonable additional cost, they provided on-site staff to assist with food service and clean-up during the event. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and definitely elevated the experience for the guests. I'll definitely work with them again when the opportunity arises. read more

Chef Paul had the most extensive menu! They offered incredible, personalized support throughout the very easy process. They provided food for 65 people for a birthday party at Sienna Lifestyle in downtown Grayslake, IL on 24 April 2026. So many guests raved about the food! it was indeed delicious, beautifully displayed and packaged in sustainable containers. I would only go back to this company for any future needs. They exceeded all of my expectations! read more

We have been using Fresh Appetizers for a long time, ever since they had their small place on Sheridan Road. We have never been disappointed. The food is wonderful, they accommodate special dietary needs graciously, and they are wonderful to work with. The catering items for holidays are what I use the most, and everything is delivered with wonderful directions to finish them off on the day of. Highly recommend them; they will not let you down. read more

Our firm hired Chef Paul catering for an open house in celebration of our new space. Chef Paul was very professional and the food was excellent. The bartending staff we worked through Chef Paul was outstanding. They went over and above their job descriptions to aid in making our event a large success. I am very pleased with the service and I would highly recommend Chef Paul to anyone seeking a professional, helpful and organized company. read more

Gone are the days of "potluck" party planning for our group of ladies. It's Chef Paul all the way going forward. The choice and quality of the food is outstanding. Their website is easy to navigate and they are very responsive to questions and suggestions. It's not easy to impress a group of senior ladies who know how to cook good food, but Chef Paul pulled it off with ease. The vote from the group...100% let's do it again! read more

We had Chef Paul's St. Patrick's Day meals and they were delicious. Just heated them up in the oven and they were ready to go. Super amount of food and we loved how tender and juicy the corned beef was. The potatoes, carrots and cabbage were perfectly cooked. Loved that the carrot cake was moist and not too sweet. We have oredered this meal several times over the years and Chef Paul never disappoints. read more

Delicious food and great service (responsive, attentive, accommodating, respectful, on time, professional). We had two back-to-back dinners catered by Chef Paul for a meeting we held, and both were very good. Hint - the pies are AMAZING! btw...the first time we worked with them was nearly 15 years ago and their high quality is as good today as it was then. They are a hidden gem in the Chicagoland area! read more

We had a great experience with Chef Paul Catering. From the planning to the day of our event, Patricia and her staff was so professional and helpful, leaving no detail uncovered. The food and menu options were excellent and I can't say enough about the service of the staff. Our guests were pampered and were still talking about CPC days after our event. We will use them again for sure! Highly recommend!! read more

TREAT YOUR GUESTS TO THE BEST! Ginger and Chef Paul Team created a unique and delicious menu for a special 1st Birthday that delighted our guests. The menu was customized for our event and the display and menu was spectacular! Do not forget desert, the cake was outrageously good! Powerful Events, our company, works with many caterers but Chef Paul provided a partnership bar to none. read more

We used Chef Paul for appetizers for our daughter's first birthday party. We got some of the deluxe cold appetizer platters, chopped salad, bacon wrapped dates, and meatballs. Everything was very good, and we had tons of compliments. Patricia was very easy to work with. Communication was great, and delivery was on time. Definitely will use Chef Paul again and would highly recommend!! read more

We had several guests at our wedding with severe food allergies who needed vegan/vegetarian options, and Chef Paul Catering was super careful to make sure they not only had the correct food to eat, but that the vegan/vegetarian food was actually really good! The guests raved about how delicious everything was, and the service was incredible! Would 100% recommend for your event! read more

We had the exceptional experience of having Chef Paul Catering tend to our wedding day needs 17 years ago. We've been hooked ever since with there 5 star customer service, food and cake. Our entire family looks forward to their amazing cake at every birthday party--it's beats all the rest by far!! Do not think twice about looking elsewhere for your special event needs. read more