We had a great experience working with Tricia and the team at Chef Paul Catering for our event…read more Throughout the planning process, Tricia was incredibly patient and accommodating as we went through multiple rounds of menu changes while finalizing the details. On the day of the event, she was professional, attentive, and willing to help with whatever we needed. The food was great as well, and we would absolutely recommend and work with Chef Paul Catering again in the future.

I used Chef Paul catering for a casual family BBQ at our home. The staff was amazing. So…read moreprofessional and helpful. They knew exactly how to set up and serve and clean up. Really nice staff! I can't say enough about them. The food was delicious and seasoned perfectly. I will use them again.

Ivan, Cathie, and the entire Gourmet Food Works team knocked it out of the park at our 9/5/15…read morewedding! We've been regular customers of the Picnic Basket (restaurant side of this business) for years and Gourmet Food Works actually catered my husband's christening years ago, so there was little doubt they'd be the best choice for our big day. That said, we were very budget conscious, so we definitely did our homework (checked with other caterers, etc.), but in the end no one compared from a price, quality, or service standpoint, and I know we made the right choice going with Gourmet Food Works! From our initial meeting with Ivan, where he answered our million questions and clearly laid out our options.. to the food tasting where he provided us with so many delicious options to choose from.. to the morning of the big day where he and his team showed up early to ensure everything was ready to go.. and finally to the day-of coordination and food service, everything was excellent and far exceeded our expectations. We had our wedding at an amazing but non-traditional location (see: Cypress Resort & Marine in Antioch) which required a bit more logistical consideration than some of the other more traditional venues out there. Ivan and his team actually went out to the site to scope things out ahead of time (on more than one occasion, I believe) to ensure what we were envisioning was feasible. There were also a number of changes and several 'special requests' we made during the process (which I know caused a lot of extra work for Ivan), and throughout everything, he was patient, responsive, and extremely helpful. Arguably most importantly, the food at our wedding was fantastic! We received a number of compliments from our guests, which of course was great to hear. It was also very nice knowing that the day was fully taken care of, as Ivan & Cathie & crew did a great job working with us and our other vendors to ensure everything went off without a hitch. We'd HIGHLY recommend having Gourmet Food Works cater your wedding or party!

We used Picnic Basket/ Gourmet Food works for our wedding last month at the Byron Colby Barn. We…read moreworked with Ivan and he did SO much more than just help us plan our menu. He was very familiar with our venue and helped with alot of the planning for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. He really made the whole process a breeze! We had some menu ideas when we arrived for the tasting, months before our wedding, but Ivan brought out samples of SO much food and we ended up picking something completely different. As the bride, I have food allergies (allergic to gluten and dairy) and Ivan was SO accommodating with all the menu choices. Alot of our guests were also GF and he made sure our buffet was all clearly marked with tons of options for everyone. We also had two vegan guests, which had their meals prepared on the side, and they raved about their dish! The day of the wedding, Ivan and his staff were very prompt, professional and smiling all night! At the end of the dinner, the food was packed up for us to take home! They also handled our cake perfectly. I would HIGHLY recommend using Gourmet Food Works for their wedding or special event!

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!

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

I know I put a review in last year for when I ordered catering for my dad's birthday party. I just…read morehad them bring in the Holiday Buffet for an office celebration at my new job, and everyone enjoyed the food and even took leftovers home! Victor delivered our order this time, and he's the best. Michelle is always helpful and quick to respond when I need to place an order.

We just had a pulled pork and baked potato bar for a party of 90. I ordered for 100. Everyone…read moreloved the food! We had about 25 potatoes left over and 1/4 of the two heaping pans of pulled pork (perhaps due to 10 vegetarians in our crowd) because we all thought the pulled pork tasted great. They delivered and set up in about 10-15 minutes. We didn't use servers. The whole process was smooth. This is our second event with them. The last was a wedding of 250 people. We highly recommend!

Friendly, good food. Everyone enjoyed it at my book club. I will order from them again.read more

Kathy and her team are amazing! Just picked up my valentine cake pops and they are amazing looking…read moreand taste delicious! Do yourself a favor, save time and effort and let On Occasion handle your catering- I have used them for business catering and personal, and have loved everything she has made. First class all the way!!

Great options , reasonably priced . Owner is very helpful with suggestions and quanity.read more

Best Catering of Libertyville is fantastic. We used this catering service for our wedding day and I…read moremust say they were great. The food was great. It was seasoned well, cooked accordingly and the presentation was on point. The services was professional and the price was competitive. I would definitely refer this business to my friends and family for a large event. They will not disappoint. Thanks Best Catering of Libertyville, Tonya Holton

A while back, we were planning to throw our annual party for about 40 people, and didn't want "that…read morehot dog catering" or just pizza. We wanted something better. We'd been to Cluckers several times, and we know the quality of our lunches and dinners. That said, we assumed our catering would be as good. Well, I'd say I was wrong... it was better! The folks at Cluckers Catering helped us understand exactly how much to order, and wow... the service and quality were beyond compare. So much so, that we actually are repeat customers, and have had all of our friends ask who we used. The food arrived, hot where it should and chilled where it should. We did Chips n Guac, 2350 Salad, THE Chicken, Garlic Smashed, and of course, cluckers sauce. Debs Brownies were an immediate hit, and we probably should have had more... All in all, I would highly recommend Cluckers Catering... if you've ever been there you know. If you haven't, you should.

From the owner: "Cluckers is my go to place for lunch and dinner. The food is consistently excellent" Adam,…read moreactual Yelper 9/2019

I cannot say enough amazing things about Pear Tree Catering's food. My office has catered from Pear…read moreTree for a number of years so I've been fortunate enough to be able to try many of the delicious items that they offer. I love the amazing presentation across all items I've seen -- many times exceeding what I've ever seen at weddings. They also provide wonderful cards with descriptions and dietary indicators that look great and are very informative. What really stands out here though is the food quality. All the fruits and vegetables I've had, whether it be in a fruit tray, salad, grilled veggies, etc. are top notch. Generally I won't go towards fresh produce when given other options, but Pear Tree has won me over with their absolutely delicious items. Even items such as breadsticks and crackers with a mix of cheese are absolutely delicious, where the commitment to sourcing quality ingredients is evident with every bite. Salads are also incredibly good here, with fresh greens that are nice and crisp and nice juicy tomatoes and other items like cheese, nuts, fruits, etc. that once again show their commitment to top notch ingredients. Overall, I'm glad that we do so much corporate catering with Pear Tree Catering. Employees are genuinely excited every time they bring in delicious food to the office, as they are consistently excellent across the board with all their offerings

Meh, not really sure how to describe the experience. Staff is on their phones, food sub par and…read morebasically cold, ironically this is the 2nd wedding I've been to that they've catered. Being from Chicagoland, much better catering compiles out there

I can't believe there are negative reviews about City Barbeque…read more I fell in love with City BBQ years ago while driving through Louisville, KY. I look forward to it every time someone in the family brings it up as a dinner idea. We don't live near a City Barbeque, so it's a special occasion thing for us.... And let me tell you, I have made up holidays so we can go. I love the turkey. Like, love it. The sides are amazing and every restaurant we have been in has been clean and the staff has been wonderful! Next Wednesday is National Bring your Teddy Bear to School day - perfect day for some brisket!

I picked up dinner on the way home from work. My husband called in the order to ensure he told them…read moreI was celiac. I arrived a bit early and they were still putting the order together. They made sure they switched gloves, kept everything in different bags and even grabbed new salad ingredients to avoid cross contamination. They went above and beyond to make sure the food was safe.

I've enjoyed a platter from My Charcuterie before at an event and heard that they have a graze bar…read more So my husband and I decided to come by and build a box to enjoy with our movie night. When we came in, we were greeted and were told our options. We decided on the Cutie box and had so much fun picking out the different meats, cheeses and sides. Each box comes with crackers and you can also purchase wine to enjoy there if you'd like. In the shop there's also some super cute charcuterie sets for parties. They also do events and offer boards for catering as well. Can't wait to come by and build another grade box soon.

The absolute best!!! So grateful My CharCUTErie exists!!! They do better boxes and boards than…read moreANYONE else in the entire Chicago area -- everything is so fresh, delicious, and beautiful. They're also incredibly accommodating, responsive, and kind! I'm officially sending mycharcuterie as gifts for every birthday, and bringing them to every party I attend or host. Instantly elevates any event. So chic and loved by all; this is one gift that everyone will actually enjoy!