Chef Portia was so nice and let me start off by saying the Alfredo is EXCELLENT and the chicken so…read morewas so fresh and delicious. YOU MUST patron here if you want quality food for a great price.

Chef was accommodating! She assisted in setup following a…read moretimely delivery! Food was plentiful and delicious! Would not hesitate to use her again!

Very good food, frozen entrees, cannolis, bread everything Italian. Lunch meats, salads, pasta, Sub…read moresandwiches, sausage and beef sandwiches. Can goods, catering, the place is always busy but very efficient and you're in and out very quickly. Sometimes too fast!

The variety of food, Service, and over all selection of items was excellent…read more They provide catering services and have many homemade food items to choose from.

We like to eat here. The menu is vast and has som for everyone. It is near the mall so it is…read moreconvenient. I like the pulled pork sandwich, chicken sandwich and salads. The place is big. The service is fast. I will be back soon.

I visited The Patio in Lombard, located at 2780 S Highland Ave, Lombard, IL 60148, on August 28,…read more2026, between approximately 12:30 and 1:00 PM. I drove about 35 minutes to get there after seeing several positive comments about the food, so I decided to try it for myself and share my honest opinion. The restaurant is large and very clean, and it was almost full during the time I was there. The service was great, the atmosphere was nice, there was plenty of parking, and it is located in a busy but very nice area. With all that said, those were not the reasons I made the trip--I went there for their signature dishes, the BBQ ribs and brisket, the foods they are known for. I don't know whether the positive comments I had seen were paid promotions or simply people's honest opinions, and I am not here to question anyone else's experience; I can only speak about my own. I ordered the BBQ ribs and brisket combo, which came with ribs, brisket, French fries, coleslaw, and a piece of bread. The fries were good, and the bread was also good, but the coleslaw was not to my taste; it had a flavor that made it seem as though it had been sitting for a while rather than being fresh. The ribs, if I'm not mistaken, were baby back ribs. They were okay, but in my opinion they were nothing special or out of the ordinary compared with what I expected after reading some of the comments. I also found it disappointing that, for a BBQ restaurant, I did not see any other style of ribs being offered. From what I saw, baby back ribs appeared to be the only option, and I did not see St. Louis-style ribs or another rib style to choose from. For a restaurant centered around BBQ, I believe customers should have more than one style of ribs to choose from. The biggest disappointment was the brisket. It was sliced extremely thin, almost as if it had been cut specifically for a brisket sandwich, but served by itself as part of the combo, those very thin slices did not work for me. They were completely dry and unfortunately were not enjoyable. That was especially disappointing because I specifically traveled there to try the signature BBQ dishes the restaurant is known for. The one item that really impressed me was the strawberry cheesecake--it was absolutely delicious. However, I didn't make a 35-minute drive for dessert; I went there for the main course, and unfortunately the ribs and especially the brisket did not meet my expectations. I can understand why people who live nearby may enjoy coming here because the restaurant is clean, pleasant, and well maintained, the service was great, the atmosphere was nice, and there is plenty of parking. But based on my personal experience, I would not make the drive again specifically for the BBQ ribs and brisket. This is simply my honest opinion based on what I was served on August 28, 2026, and I understand that other customers may have a completely different experience.

We believed that we were dealing with a company that was respected and had been in the area for…read moresome time You can imagine the surprise we got when we uncovered the pans and found the turkey swimming in a sauce with plenty of bone and gristle the potatoes appeared like those that come from a box just add water no stuffing or green beans just a spinach salad that had few other additions tomato onion or croutons This was a total ripoff and a huge disappointment beware of this company

Great food. They catered a family event and we loved all of it. The different sliders were…read moreeveryone's favorite. Everything was very fresh and you can tell it was homemade. There are a few things that could have been better like grapes had seeds in them in the salad and there was too much dressing so it was soggy, but that was minor.

Could not have nicer things to say about working with My Chef and Jamie Walsh for our wedding day…read morecatering. We met Jamie at our venue's vendor expo and were immediately impressed by their services, pricing, and vast food offerings. It was a no brainer to book with their group! We had our tasting a couple months before our wedding day; which is complimentary to the couple and a $50 charge for any additional guest to join. They have you select 8-10 appetizers, 2 salads, and 4 entrees to taste at their Naperville location. They also have displays of china, silverware, glasses and more to help couples select what aligns aesthetically for their special day. Jamie worked with us to make small modifications to their standard offerings to make the food exactly what we wanted! Our wedding day came and we were floored by the quality/presentation of food, level of detail in place settings, and service from all staff members. We had multiple guests say that this was some of the best wedding food they've had, steaks were not over cooked, and food tasted fresh. Jamie also let us add desserts a week out to reallocate money from a couple of guests who last minute were unable to attend. Their team was even nice enough to service items not purchased through their group: disposables for the late night snack, display and refilling of cupcakes, etc. Overall, their group went above and beyond for us under Jamie's leadership. Our tables looked great, our food was wonderful, and their team was fabulous. We truly appreciate all they've done for us and could not recommend them more! Appetizers Selected: Mac & Cheese Bites, Bacon Wrapped Dates w Honey Citrus Sauce, Cocktail Meatballs, Bruschetta Bar Salad Selected: Mixed Field Greens w Pears, Goat Cheese, Pear Infused Vinaigrette. *Alts: Candied Walnuts & Second Balsamic Dressing to offer Dinner Selections: 1. Filet w Red Wine Demi Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, & Asparagus 2. Garlic & Herb Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Vodka Sauce w Bowtie Noodles, & Grilled Veggies 3. Butternut Squash Ravioli w Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Grilled Veggies *Kid's Meals & Vegan Meal offered otherwise at no upcharge Dessert Selections: 1. Mini Cookie Tray- Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar, M&M, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter 2. Assorted Chocolate Truffles- Oreo, Buckeye, Aztec

Quick feedback. Asked great questions to help me decide what would work best for me. Went above…read moreand beyond to answer questions. Great experience!

I have enjoyed everything from here. What got me here was the Cincinnati Chili meal. The Mrs. is…read morefrom Cincy, and if you like a good 3 or 4 way, your craving will be satisfied. Great spot to grab ready to go and heat and serve meals. Lots of soups and salads too. Everything is prepared on site from scratch. Definitely worth a visit. Cute shop on the inside and friendly staff and owner.

Chicken Pot Pie was awesome and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We will be coming back…read moresoon.

This food was fantastic. I ordered the Deluxe Party Pack for…read more17 people. Lots of food , plenty of leftovers. The eggplant parmesan I also ordered was the favorite. Definitely the best I have ever had. Many guests thought so too. The owner and his wife do the cooking. It arrived steaming hot. They also make their own sausage; no fillings here. Go for this guy with your next party.

Had a FANTASTIC pig roast today at TW Metals company lunch by Marino's Kitchen the pig and all the…read morefood was awesome everyone enjoyed it !

Always excellent food and service. Very large menu to choose from, including full buffet, or you…read morecan create your own buffet

I had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Sarah and Megan were very responsive on all my…read morequestions. Ordering was easy and I enjoyed the variety. The food was great as well. Food delivered on time, no issues, took less than 30 minutes to set up everything for my guests. We will certainly use relish on future events

Catering Made Simple Full Transparent Review - BRIDE BEWARE: How This Vendor Nearly Ruined My…read moreWedding (With Proof) LONGER AND FULL REVIEW IS ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE FROM ME and also in video format @blurrybutblooming on TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BLwhwhgft/?mibextid=wwXIfr If I could give zero stars, I would. Catering Made Simple was, without question, the most stressful, unprofessional, and disappointing vendor of my entire wedding. What makes it worse is that the owner chose coercion over accountability -- attempting to pressure me into deleting my review before even agreeing to speak with me. That alone should tell you how they handle their mistakes. I posted multiple public notices tagging them and gave them a deadline -- Friday, September 26 at 12:00 PM -- to reach out and make things right. Despite several attempts, they ignored every one. Planning Failures: Our contract clearly stated a plated dinner, and I provided a detailed color-coded diagram with guest names, allergies, and meal choices weeks in advance. Despite this, staff insisted it was a buffet while we were lined up for our ceremony. I had to walk into the reception in my gown minutes before walking down the aisle to correct them. Because of their confusion and refusal to listen, our ceremony was delayed -- critical time lost as we were already working around rain. Execution Failures: We paid for full cake service, but utensils were missing, and flimsy tools from a décor box labeled "Do not use" were handed to us. Our cake, made by a close friend, was ruined when staff shoved a fragile custom topper -- still in its frame -- into the cake, splitting the top tier. One staff member even called it "cheap." They also failed to provide the highboy table we paid for and placed our cake awkwardly in the back of the dessert table. Guest Service Failures: Staff hovered over tables and repeatedly asked guests if they were finished. My own half-eaten meal was cleared while I was in the restroom, leaving me hungry at my own wedding. When I asked for water, I was escorted to the bar instead of being served. Professionalism & Accountability: My coordinator was harassed to the point of tears, and staff even threatened to pull me aside during the reception to complain about her. The owner, Greg, was present all night, saw me address problems directly, and never once spoke to me or apologized. Instead, he posted defensive public comments and tried to coerce me into removing my review. The only positive: the food was warm, tasty, and as expected from the tasting -- but that's where the good ends. The impact on our wedding was significant: * Our ceremony was delayed. * My coordinator was harassed. * Our cake -- lovingly made by a friend -- was ruined. * Guests felt uncomfortable. * I was left hungry. * The owner refused to take responsibility. To top it all off, I have since been blocked from a major Chicago wedding vendor group -- likely due to a complaint from Catering Made Simple -- instead of them engaging in constructive dialogue. Catering Made Simple failed in planning, execution, professionalism, and accountability. They caused unnecessary stress and ruined key moments of a once-in-a-lifetime day -- and then tried to silence me. Brides and grooms: do not risk your wedding on this company.

If you are looking for a caterer in Chicago, look no further than Greg and his team at Catering…read moreMade Simple. I've trusted Greg with everything from professional meetings to one of the most important family events of my life, and he has exceeded expectations every single time. For business, he makes it easy. Whether it's a quick breakfast meeting or a client lunch, he works with your budget and still delivers food that has people asking, "Who catered this?" His talent shows in the details, and I've even had friends in fine dining call his dishes "delicious" and "well executed." For personal occasions, there is no one I would trust more. Greg helped make our family gathering not only beautiful but meaningful. He created one of my dad's favorite recipes, elevating it into something that honored him perfectly. The food was outstanding, the presentation gorgeous, and his staff were warm, professional, and genuinely caring. They went above and beyond to make the night unforgettable--we didn't want the evening to end. Greg can do it all: an intimate dinner at home, a business lunch that leaves an impression, or a white-glove wedding that feels like a dream. He's incredibly talented, endlessly creative, and completely reliable. If you can dream it, he can make it happen. I can say with full sincerity that Catering Made Simple is the only caterer I'll ever recommend to call. Once you work with Greg, you'll understand why.

New Year's resolutions... you can mark me down for at least one overly-exaggerated eye-roll when it…read morecomes to those things. You want to improve yourself? GREAT! Good for you. You want to give a social media play-by-play of every 10 minutes of your life while doing your juice cleanse? ANNOYING. And It's not like you're curing cancer... yet somehow, acting like your pilgrimage through 3-days without solid food is on par with some of history's greatest tales of suffering usually becomes a symptom. Ugh. Plus, why would I make a resolution like that when I know that such a thing as Foodielicious' salted caramel drizzling sauce exists? The thought of denying myself the cute-as-hell mini mason jar of said Foodielicious salted caramel drizzling sauce seems downright torturous and un-American, and I simply can't and won't get drawn into the the sort of culture that frowns upon it. ... because b*tches gots to eat. amiright? So, this past week was my first time trying (devouring an entire jar of) this delicious salted caramel sauce, but it's certainly not my first rodeo with Foodielicious. I've run into this food service/catering group at a number of summer outdoor festivals and while the line to grab goods from Foodielicious is usually a long one, it's always well worth the wait. From the cupcakes to the frosting shots, to the granola, sandwiches and more, it's no wonder people seek out events these folks are catering... and by 'people' I might just mean me... although I don't feel that I'm alone in this Foodielicious following. You see, Foodielicious has done a number of Charity events that I've attended and while I don't want to sound like a total jerk, I have to be honest and say that I'm a whole lot more likely to show up and support an event that's working to help aid hurricane relief when there's red velvet cupcakes involved. That's just a fact. It's like, human nature or some junk. Because of Foodielicious' delicious presence at many of these charity and good-cause-benefiting events, I've basically become a part time philanthropist //slash// part time cookie wolf-er down-er. Basically, they've made me a better (albeit maybe slightly plumper) person through their do-gooding. So anyway, I'm still not making any official resolutions this year, but I am taking a personal vow to scarf more salted caramel than human should and maybe also show up and support some more good-willed events, granted Foodielicious is there as well. Sort of like a food truck, I recommend liking them on FB for a more up-to-date display of when and where they'll be. https://www.facebook.com/foodieliciouscatering

Many people say that the bacon craze is a fad, that it's hyped up and overdone. These people have…read moreobviously never had a Foodielicious Maple Bacon cupcake in, on or around their mouths. And I feel incredibly sorry for them, because to have never put one of Angela's treats in your face hole is almost as if you haven't truly lived. They're good at all hours of the day and I like to tell myself it's OK to consider them breakfast because there's bacon! Maple Bacon is bomb and all, but Foodielicious Catering is no one trick pony. The Red Velvet, the Pumpkin, PB&J, and Cookies n Cream are all on point, and they still don't account for all the flavor creations she executes flawlessly. I'm often able to find some sort of fault with cake - too dry, too sweet, too sticky, too dense, too much frosting, bland, stale - because it's a fine art that not everyone gets right. This has never happened with a cupcake from Foodielicious. In fact, my immediate thoughts upon taking a bite are, whether I've never tried that variety or have had it dozens of times, 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4 quickly followed by 2) Shit! I don't think I bought enough cupcakes. So, if baked goods are an art and Angela is the artist, these moist masterpieces are the goddamn Sistine Chapel of sweets. People keep asking me how far along I am in wedding planning; unfortunately, not very far at all. However, I've known from the beginning (even before he put a ring on it) that whether or not the celebration ends up being 2, 20 or 200 people, Foodielicious Catering is getting contracted for the construction of a cupcake tower. The deliciousness doesn't stop with sugar. Foodielicious is a catering business that has no problem making your wildest dreams come true. I've had the pleasure of trying many of the soups, salads, pastas, side dishes, dips and entrées that Angela lovingly makes from scratch. My fiancé is madly in love with the crepadillas, so I'm sure we'll continue working with her to get food for many other upcoming parties (engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette night and birthdays). You need this in your life! You need this in your mouth! You and your food are in fabulous hands!