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.

Our event was a big success and we thank Chef Paul Catering for making it perfect…read more The Staff made everything seamless, they were warm and friendly and very professional. Food was excellent, everyone enjoyed and complimented everything. We couldn't have asked for more.

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

Hired Don Luis for a baby shower. The food was on point and serving staff very friendly. I will…read moredefinitely hire them in the future.

Amazing food and great service! Always good highly recommend to anyone hosting a party.read more

This was a very fun experience Something I have never…read moreparticipated in ... @louiebfresh The young man working in the truck was very nice! This was at Jen Jensons park food truck experience Thursday's in Highland Park I had an Avocado Chicken Wrap on Wheat bread pita It had tomato's cheese and tangy sauce ! It was quite tasty Next time I'll try one of their specialties It was delicious hit the spot very filling ! It was nice to see people out enjoying themselves !

We used Louie B Fresh for our recent block party. The planning with Jamie was simple and she…read moreworked with our budget which was a huge plus. On the day of the party we had 136 hungry guests. The truck showed up early and they were ready to serve in only a few minutes! It's a really nice looking food truck on the outside but I was able to take a peek inside, it's very clean and well maintained. The team who was on the truck (including the owner-awesome guy) were efficient, polite and most importantly the food was so good! Plus they provided everything, plates, utensils etc. which can alway be a challenge when planning a outdoor event. We will definitely be using them next year!!

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!

My son turned 10 this week so we invited his buddies over for a mobile escape room followed by…read morehibachi in our garage. Eating in the garage isn't ideal in December, but figured between our space heater and the fire from hibachi it would be toasty enough for a group of 4th grade boys. We had Mr. Hibachi in the past for my husband's bday. When I looked into options I saw that Tom from Hibachi Bros was highly recommended and also a bit more affordable than Mr. Hibachi. Booked! I went back and forth with Tom via email mostly about if we would have enough space for 17 kids in our 2 car garage. I think he was a little nervous himself, but after the party said he thinks he could have fit 22 people. Good to know for next time! They spent about an hour setting everything up and they bring it all- from tables to chairs to plates/utencils..and of course delicious food. I didn't have to do a thing, but eat some pretty amazing hibachi shrimp and sides. The boys were pretty well entertained thru the 1.5 hour dinner and they kept the food coming. They were very loud, but Tom told me if they are loud it means they are having a lot of fun. So clearly they were having a blast. ;) As for food steak seemed to be the most popular option, but they had a choice of steak, chicken, shrimp or veggies. As soon as they had their last bite of food the chaos broke out so we gave them bday cake and sent them home full and sugared up. It definitely was a pricey meal for a group of kids, but they seemed to really enjoy it and it was one of the easier parties I've thrown. A few days later our garage is still a little smelly so I definitely wouldn't do this inside my house, but I'm sure it will be back to a normal smelling garage soon.

Amazing experience and totally recommend. Only reason for 4* instead of 5 is the chicken was…read moreovercooked. The filets were perfect!! The way they set up the tables and chairs was beautiful. The chef was a lot of fun!

Still waiting for that proposal 2 months after they called me... (jk I went elsewhere but why even…read moresay you're sending it?)

Very happy with Trucked Up Catering's service! They were very responsive in helping us line up a…read morefood truck for our corporate lunch event on fairly short notice. We suggested a couple types of food and they found some great food trucks, sent us menus, were very clear with pricing (including the "all in" cost -- no tricks or hidden fees), and handled all of the arrangements with the food truck for us. Ultimately, we went with a grill menu with gyros, chicken pitas, burgers, fries, etc. and the food was awesome! They provided food and drinks for about 100 employees with very efficient and friendly service. The event was a huge success and we would definitely use Trucked Up Catering again for future events.

First, you don't have to live near Lake Bluff to use these wonderful caterers. I live in Evanston,…read moreand it worked out perfectly. I was introduced to Heller Catering's fabulous food and presentation at a surprise party for a friend. Recently, after testing food from other caterers, I chose Heller, and its proprietor, Catherine O'Meara, as the caterer for an 80-guest anniversary party. We, and most of our friends, are foodies, and I didn't want ordinary. I wanted amazing. Heller came through. (Heller also arranged for all linens, and party attendants, including bar tender and servers. The service was outstanding). We had passed hor d'oeuvres that were unique and delicious; guests were awed by the selection: Brie & Pineapple Chutney in a phyllo cup; Zucchini Fritters with roasted red pepper sauce; Grilled Shrimp Skewers, sweet & spicy peanut sauce; many other choices were available. Dinner: Plated salad: A Grilled Peach Salad; Gourmet greens, goat cheese, toasted pistachios, Red onion, blood orange dressing Buffet Grilled Tequila Lime Breast of Chicken with Roasted tomato, garlic and grilled corn relish Pasta Orecchiette: Red bell pepper, green beans, arugula, toasted pine nuts Shaved Asiago, lemon tarragon dressing Baked salmon with Artisan breads, butter Assorted Mini Desserts---all delicious Lemon Cheesecake Lavender Crème Brule (Fabulous and unusual) Caramel Nut Cups, chocolate ganache drizzle (Whoa! To die for!) Assorted Cookies, Double Chocolate Brownies They also delivered 2 Quiche Lorraine and lovely fruit platter for us to have for brunch the next day, which was Father's Day. We celebrated with my brother and family, all of whom said it was "the best quiche" they'd ever had. Just today I had a luncheon for a group of 16 friends. Again, Catherine outdid herself: a fabulous cranberry tuna salad (Dried cranberries, green onion, pecans Honey mustard mayonnaise dressing served with both mini croissants and cranberry buns; a really outstanding chopped salad of Romaine, avocado, grape tomatoes, sweet corn, red onion, cucumbers, Apple-wood smoked bacon (on the side), bleu cheese, Zesty gazpacho dressing Smoked Turkey Wraps: Baby spinach, raspberry horseradish cream cheese Honey whole wheat wraps Platter of Fresh Fruit Again, nothing but raves. I can't recommend Heller Catering highly enough.

Heller is our go-to caterers for all parties from formal New Year's Eve to anniversary parties,…read moreshowers, and rehearsal dinners. They are flexible and innovative. Catherine can provide delicious selections for gluten-free, vegetarians, and vegans.

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!

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.