I cannot say enough amazing things about Pear Tree Catering's food. My office has catered from Pear Tree 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 read more

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

There were a series of unexpected issues and lack of organization, flexibility, and communication, which negatively impacted our experience and the experience of our guests. read more

Used Pear Tree Catering for the first time for our Amyloidosis Support Group Meeting at Loyola in Maywood. We had a wonderful breakfast and lunch for about 50 people and the food was super. The service was great and we will be using them again for sure. read more

I used Pear Tree to cater a memorial service. In addition to the food being outstanding, the servers were top notch and making the arrangements was a breeze. Very highly recommended. I'd definitely work with them again. read more

Is 5 stars really enough? Can I give Shelly 10 stars? From the start, Shelly made me feel so relieved for this event. I was throwing a Happy Hour at my Executives house for the entire leadership team, which grew into a much bigger event. From 30 to 65, Shelly put me at ease. I felt like I could absolutely trust her knowing what she's done in the past. I knew that she was meticulous when it came to the presentation, not just the taste. Her staff was incredible and everything was so pretty it was the hit of the party! I honestly can't thank her enough for the night and making me look like a superstar, I'm so glad I found her! Will always use her when I'm in Chicago! Working with her is so easy and she is truly the best!! Love her! read more

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If I could give Pear Tree more stars I would... they are amazing! I have had their food at holiday brunches, dinners, a wedding and they continue to impress me. The flavors and presentation are incredible at large and small scale. The owner is so kind and the coordinators are so easy to work with and made the entire experience seamless and effortless. You will not be disappointed to use this extraordinary woman owned business for you next dinner or large event. read more

Do not use this caterer! We had a terribly disappointing experience this past weekend and feel totally embarrassed by the quality and presentation we provided our guests. We were making a small cocktail party for our kids who had eloped in December after canceling their wedding. Just 20 people including family and friends but we wanted it to be beautifully catered. We selected about 10 different appetizers and a few small desserts to be circulated around the room on trays. So many things were wrong! The worst, though, is that we contacted the owner, Shelly, the morning after the event and she has not apologized or made any effort to make amends, she just said she'd look into our claims. This was two days ago. We ordered 5 dozen "premium" desserts for which we were charged $18.80/dozen. I was shocked to see the eclairs were a box of Delizza deli-case pastries, on sale for $5.99 for 30 pieces this week in the grocery store. We were charged $50 for these!!! The petite fours were also in a grocery store container. (picture attached) They forgot the peanut sauce for the chicken satay so 2 dozen of those went uneaten. The brisket sliders were large buns with a single slice of fatty meat, about 1"x1" square and a pickle chip. Most of those were uneaten, as well. The bruschetta was pre-oiled pieces of bread that were really greasy, accompanied by a bowl of bland chopped tomatoes with no herbs or seasoning, for guests to assemble themselves. I am sorry I didn't take a photo of the presentation: the servers apparently forgot display placards, so in front of each sauce was a randomly ripped piece of masking tape with the sauce name written in pen, taped onto the tablecloth. (Also, the servers arrived 15 minutes late so my husband had to make two trips to help them unload. One woman claimed it was because of traffic; the other said it was because they couldn't find the slider buns when they were packing up.) We had specifically requested one person in the kitchen and the other circulating through the room serving the food, with only the hummus platter and shrimp platter on the dining table. However, they placed everything on the dining table and only served one appetizer one time when my husband requested it. There was not a single decorative item in the food presentations. Just industrial service pieces filled with food like it was a corporate breakfast in a cheap hotel. We chose Pear Tree because they bought Hel's Kitchen, who had created magnificent events for us in the past. Hel's Kitchen was known for beautiful presentations: they used flowers and other greenery to decorate platters. I specifically asked Abbie, our salesperson, if this would be the case with Pear Tree and I was told it was the same. That was not true. A small but annoying point: our original numbers were for 25 people and we reduced it to 20 several days before the event. However, they delivered and charged us for rental of 25 each of 3 types of glassware, dishes and forks. Also, I had called Abbie a day or two before the event to ask how much room they'd need in our refrigerator. Her answer was, "None! Only for the leftovers you'll be enjoying." Of course when the women arrived, they needed our refrigerator so my husband had to run out before our guests arrived to buy ice for all of our wine, champagne and seltzers. (And we threw out all the inedible leftovers!) We feel embarrassed by the presentation and the quality of the food and regret that we trusted Pear Tree to make this celebration special for our kids before they move out of town in two weeks. We are particularly shocked that Shelly did not care at all when we told her our experience. Her only response was that their desserts are not store-bought and they use placards for signage, as if it couldn't possibly have happened as it did. read more

Pear Tree Catering - "Premium desserts for which we paid $18.80/dozen" available in supermarkets for $4/dozen. - Caterers Near Me - Lincolnshire, Illinois

I can not say enough good things about my experience with Pear Tree Catering. From the salad to the desserts the food was fresh, presented well, and delicious! The staff was outstanding and very professional. I have used others catering services in the past, but Pear Tree has earn all my future catering needs. Highly recommended, Richard W. read more

We hired Pear Tree Hel's Kitchen to cater a brunch for our daughter's 1st birthday. They were professional, responsive, flexible re: our vegetarian menu. The food itself was also absolutely delicious. So many people at the party asked us where we got the catering from. Would absolutely recommend them do anyone! Laura was also incredibly helpful. read more

Have since ordered the Mother's Day brunch and plan on doing it again - so yummy! Ordered catering from Pear Tree for a birthday party at home and multiple people commented that the chicken parmigiana was the best they had ever had! Very memorable food and makes me look like a great hostess when I order from here! read more

Pear Tree Catering was amazing from start to finish. The food was exceptional - (guests were asking who the caterer was during the event) and the staff was friendly and attentive to all our requests (and we had quite a complex schedule of events). They executed everything with great customer service and flair - we were very pleased with Pear Tree. The team lead, Amber, did a wonderful job leading everyone throughout the night. The star of the group was Zaira, who gave personal attention at every step of the way. Not only is she professional and on top of things, but she is a pleasure to work with. Our event was a night to remember and Pear Tree definitely made this happen for us! read more

Amy was marvelous to work with. She worked with me on everything. She obtained the requisite liquor license even tho we provided the liquor. We discussed table setup, numbers needed, linens, etc. Her communication was spot on, not too much, just the right amount. Lots of food choices and Amy helped me with my choices. We got rave reviews for the food during and after our event. The working staff were excellent, they filled empty food trays, they cleared tables, and did everything with a smile. They even boxed up the leftover food for us. I heartily endorse Peartree Catering and Amy Loizell for any catering needs. read more

Honestly, Pear Tree only provides the best. They're incredibly friendly, easy to purchase through, and very accommodating. I've ordered everything from soups to vegetables to meats to desserts. The tomato soup is incredible. It's incredible. The people who brought the food to me not only brought it in my house but helped me to organize it. I could not be any more happy with them. read more

The Tea Party themed baby shower we had last weekend for my daughter was absolutely perfect! Sarah Lynne and her staff of event manager server Natalie, Abbi, and chef Alex were fantastic. So very nice to work with. They were efficient and attentive and the presentation was lovely. The food was so delicious and enjoyed by all our guests. I planned it all via email and phone with Sarah Lynne and she totally understood the afternoon tea party theme we were going with. I can highly recommend Pear Tree Catering and hope to use them again. read more

Our baby shower for 22 guests was a SMASHING success! There is no doubt that Pear Tree Catering's delicious food was one of the highlights. Everyone raved about the food selection, incredible taste and exquisite presentation. They brought an incredible array of decorating items for the buffet that went perfectly with our 'Under the Sea' party theme. Could not have selected a more capable and friendly team to staff the party. I cannot say enough about the professionalism of our server Jennifer, who seemed to be everywhere, doing everything that needed to be done. I was amazed that she was greeting guests and taking coats to hang. She made sure everyone had a beverage and she was there to pick up plates the moment they needed picking up. We were playing games after eating and the next thing I knew, she had all of the dishes in the dishwasher and the buffet completely broken down. She did it without anyone even noticing and had all of the leftovers packaged up and marked. It was exactly the way I always wanted to cater a party - where I didn't have to lift a finger and every guest thought I had thrown an exquisite party. Thank you SO MUCH! I will definitely use Pear Tree again for future catering needs and already was passing the name out to guests who were impressed. read more

Pear Tree Catering - Appetizer buffet w/ bacon-wrapped chestnuts, stuffed mushroom caps, brie bites, and the incredible mini grilled cheese, etc. - Caterers Near Me - Lincolnshire, Illinois

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Shelly and her team are rockstars! Her wonderful personality made it so easy to work with her! We catered from Pear Tree for a baby shower! A baby shower during Covid isn't easy, but she made the catering part so easy! The food people is Delicious!!! The orzo salad and all sandwiches are great! You can't go wrong! The food actually has such great flavor and taste homemade, which some catering companies can lack, but not this one!! Thank you again! We will be back for sure! read more

We have catered with Pear Tree in the past for birthdays and other celebrations. When COVID happened, we found ourselves working somehow longer hours and being school teachers leaving not much room for figuring out dinner and cooking. Plus we really didn't love going to the grocery store earlier on. Enter Pear Tree who on a dime flipped their operations and moved to Dinner at your Door. All it requires is you to select a day in advance, order/pay, delivered to your door late afternoon, and heating up. We order 3-5 meals each week and have really enjoyed the variety. Some super yummy dishes, things we would have never thought of or tried. And always enough left over for lunch for my husband when we get a meal for our family of 4. Some of our favorites include their Asian and Mexican selections as well as their fried chicken. We keep asking for the Peanut Soy Chicken on repeat - so tasty! Like everyone we look forward to future family and friend celebrations and will continue to use Pear Tree when that resumes and hope they also continue this Dinner at Your Door. Hectic family dinner simplified! And the people who own it are always quick to follow up and some of the nicest out there. read more

Excellent food & spectacular service!! I have been to events when Pear Tree was catering so I knew the food is always delicious. I had my son's graduation party and I knew I was going to hire Pear Tree. The only part I was not sure the level of service I was going to receive. I called and Jenny was my contact. She was extremely helpful in explaining it all. The day of the party was PERFECT!!! The staff was incredibly kind & helpful. My favorite part was they nicely kicked me out order my kitchen & told me to enjoy myself. And I did!! The serving staff & chef were very professional which I appreciated. It was the best party at my house I ever had . Thank you Pear Tree! read more

We employed Pear Tree CaterIng for an intimate family celebration last weekend frI'm the very start my concerns about safety protocol were addressed thoroughly and efficiently as during the pandemic little outside dining was done the suggested dinner menu was done to perfection by Chef Jesse and raved about days later Our server Amber anticipated our guests' every need from always full wine glasses to hot entries to birthday cake slicing and serving to toddlers' demands I was able to be a guest at our home and would recommend this dynamic business for any party or gathering need Working with Shelley Saletta from my first connection was lovely and thorough and professional in every way thank you again !!!!!!! read more

Great thanks to Pear Tree Catering for providing amazing food, set up and service during my father's 75th birthday party of 60+ guests. Shelly the owner was amazing to work with during our selection of food and staffing needs for the party. She made the experience easy, enjoyable and stress free. The gastro choices we went with were a hit with a great presentation - Quesadillas-Grilled Chicken - Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Chipotle Honey Glaze - Slider Station - Sliced Tenderloin with mini rolls, caramelized onions and horseradish Crab Cakes with mini rolls and remoulade - Taco Bar handmade tacos with shrimp, grilled chicken and sliced beef The staff were amazing and lead by Dorthy and chef Jesse makes some of the best shrimp I have ever had, amazing. The staff showed up 7 minutes early than the agree upon time. When does that happen any more? Fantastic! Everything was cooked and/or prepared fresh. Service was prompt, done with class and not rushed. Clean up left our house spotless with very little for us to clean up (our own messes post clean up :) ). The experience from start to finish was A+, 5 star. read more

We hired Pear Tree for a family event - about 50 people and I can highly recommend them. They have a wide range of menu options, and you can spend as much or as little as you want. They were very prompt in getting us a quote and their prices were the best. On time, very organized...and great food! read more

We used pear tree for our massive wedding in june. Not only is Mark a true and honest professional, the end product is WORTH EVERY CENT! My parents generously helped pay for the caterer, so naturally my father had one and only one request: Hot food. Not only was the food hot, it tasted better than it did at the tasting. (The food was out of this world at the tasting, so that should give you an idea on how much of a clutch player Mark is) Not one person complained of poor service or under/overcooked food. They are reasonably priced for a wedding caterer too. There is nobody better equipped and talented enough to do your wedding. Mark really treated us like family and that to me is everything. Thank you so much Mark. Your staff was as skilled as they come. Your professionalism and work ethic is indisputable. read more

Thank you to Aubree and her team for creating such an amazing culinary experience for my family. The presentation, quality and taste of food went hand in hand with the surprise proposal for my baby sister and her now fiance. We celebrated the newly engaged couple with a dinner party of 13 on July 4th. Everything from the appetizers to the main entrees was so tasty that even the very picky women of our family were thoroughly impressed and had seconds! read more

Pear Tree Catering just worked a baby shower for me and I am so thankful that I chose them. The food was great and the presentation was beautiful. I worked with Shelly to plan and she had great ideas for my menu. Shelly was also so fair in that she stopped me from over purchasing, which is always appreciated. I had a server for the day named Pierce and he couldn't have done a better job! I just cannot say enough good things about him. He was completely on top of everything and my sister-in-law, who is also a caterer was also really impressed by what a great help he was. Do not hesitate to hire this company. I am so grateful for the great work. It made a special day that much more. All the guests were so impressed with the event. read more

My wife and I hosted a private dinner party for 16 people. Pear Tree could not have done a better job from top to bottom. Our experience tasting and preparing our menu was second to none. Our dinner party was the most well run party I have ever experienced. The staff, food, service and management was all first class. I highly recommend this company to anyone that would like to host a private dinner or large party. It was absolutely perfect. read more

A BIG shout out to Shelley and her staff. Fabulous food and service. Definitely would use them again. Nice to work with and very professional company. Thanks Shelley !! read more

Who knew? We tried Pear Tree for a recent home event and were extremely pleased with the food quality, value and exceptional service. I'll update review following next Corporate Event - great option for the North burbs. read more

My wedding was at the beginning of September, and we had Pear Tree do the catering. I had been salivating over our non-traditional tex-mex inspired menu for months, and it was even better than I expected. Mark was extremely easy to work with, very reasonably priced, and they showed up exactly when they said they were going to. The wedding was at home, so Pear Tree used the house kitchen and all of the food was extremely fresh and hot. We had chips with guacamole, queso and salsa as well as quesadillas as appetizers. The main dishes were chicken fajitas and fish tacos and we had a South of the Border salad, beans and rice, Mexican mac 'n cheese, and jicama skewers as sides. While all the food FLEW, I have to say that the fish tacos and mac 'n cheese were super stars. My mother in law said that they were the best fish tacos she had ever had and everyone was talking about the mac 'n cheese for days after the wedding. The servers were great. Very prompt, professional, and helpful getting food out and then cleaning up after the event. They packed up our leftovers for us (it was still FANTASTIC the following day), and it could not have been easier for us. My husband and I were absolutely thrilled with how our food turned out. We were not interested in another dry chicken and roast beef wedding menu, and Mark did a great job helping us make our decisions. It was absolutely wonderful, and I would highly recommend Pear Tree for other catered events. read more

Delicious, healthy, convenient!! I ordered Pear Tree's Chef At Your Door , initially, to give myself a break from cooking everyone a hearty meal, every night! I was initially pleased that the cost for the generous portions delivered. It was cheaper than if I had gone to the store and cooked. Pear Tree ended up being the most fantastic option for quick healthy meals. The food was delivered family style, as per my request. I then wrapped (vacuum seal-a-meal) portions for all of us with different requirements, protein separate from the veggies. It is PERFECT for my son the athlete who only eats healthy and now consumes additional full meals for a snack, my daughter who is hungry at non-meal times, and for myself the perpetual dieter! I have to say I once tried a well know meal supplier for those trying to diet and the food was the poorest quality! This is quality ingredients and fresh made the day it is delivered. They even customized every dish the way I wanted! Now I have the right foods to grab when I am hungry. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! read more

I just worked with Pear Tree for a wedding on a private property on 9/3/16. All I have heard from the guests for the past couple days is how fantastic the food was. The menu was Tex-Mex style with chicken fajitas, fish tacos and Mexican style mac and cheese (plus many other items that weren't even included in the original quote). Everything was hot and fresh and almost all guests went back for seconds. There was even food left over for the next day that still tasted amazing! The staff always goes above and beyond to make sure that there is plenty of food and no one in line is waiting for the buffet to be refilled. This is extremely important so that the guests don't get impatient while in line and you never run out of items on the menu. As the wedding planner for the event, I had my hands tied with multiple items while the catering was set up. I handed the decorations for the buffet to Beth (the server) and she didn't even hesitate before setting them out the way I asked. This was certainly not her job, but that is the benefit to using Pear Tree. The entire staff at PT wants to go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. I cannot recommend Pear Tree enough. The food quality is fresh (made on-site the day of), the staff is professional and the guests are always happy. Food is always one of the most important items for a wedding, so finding a trusty and professional caterer is key. You cannot go wrong when working with Mark and his team. read more

We hired Pear Tree Catering for a corporate event on June 26 2015. The food was excellent and turned out to be large portions. Our staff enjoyed the leftovers after the event ended. The servers were very friendly and made our guests feel welcome. read more

I catered from peartree for an event at our home and they were fantastic! They grilled delicious food for us and most importantly for me, took care of everything so I could actually spend some time with my guests. The staff was excellent and even went as far as helping me with last minute decorating. When they left, the leftovers were neatly placed in containers and the counters were spotless. Thanks for a great event! read more

I live in Ohio and needed to order a Shiva tray for a colleague. And I'm not terribly familiar with ordering Shiva food. Mark walked me through the process. I called around noon and he had a gorgeous tray to my colleague by 3:30 p.m. (he was able to secure a driver to deliver, even though it was completely unplanned for the day's orders). They went above and beyond to make sure my colleague felt supported by her team, which is spread all over the United States. read more

Had the pleasure of trying the following delicious items this past weekend at graduation ceremony. The Heirloom tomato bruschetta and crab stuffed mushroom caps were outstanding. Unfortunately, I was unable to try the bacon wrapped shrimp. The strawberry salad had fresh items and the assorted oven roasted vegetables were my favorite. My wife loved the mini cheesecakes that were available. The service from the catering company was outstanding. I never had to request a refill. I would recommend pear tree and have a positive impression of their organization. read more

Pear Tree catered my daughter's wedding, which we hosted in our backyard. They did an amazing job in all aspects, including the delicious food, the beautiful presentation, and the phenomenal staff. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a top-notch catering company. Shelly, as well as her entire staff, was delightful to work with - throughout the event planning stage as well as during the wedding itself. I was aiming for a very specific ambiance to my party, and Shelly listened carefully, understood my goals, and produced a party which totally matched those goals. With her extensive knowledge and creative ideas, she actually enhanced my objectives. When the wedding day came and Pear Tree arrived, I had total confidence that all of my hard work had come to an end - I knew that they would now take over the work while I enjoyed the wedding day - and that is exactly what happened. Shelly took the lead in executing every detail that we had discussed during the planning stages; yet remained flexible enough to make judgment calls where it was appropriate to do so. In regard to the setup of the food, she went above and beyond to create beautiful displays. As far as the food quality, I've never before had so many guests at my party approach me to let me know how wonderful the food was - and we had many foodies at our wedding! For certain items, I was told that they were the best in class! Shelly and her staff were accessible and easy to communicate with throughout the party - whether it be timing requests based on how many of my guests had arrived, or a personal favor (i.e., could you please offer a watermelon skewer to my daughter, the bride). They were efficient, polite, and respectful to everyone. When it came time for cleanup, they once again went above and beyond. Not only did they leave all cooking and serving areas immaculate, but they cleaned up parts of the party that they had not even been responsible for - i.e., gathering up the centerpieces, candy, nuts, etc. They even wrapped all leftover food and neatly packed it into my refrigerator. If you want to host a first-class party while minimizing your stress throughout the event planning stage as well as during the party itself, I highly recommend Pear Tree Catering! read more

Used Pear Tree Catering for an in-home wine tasting I had last weekend at my house. They were terrific to work with! I called only 4 days before I needed the food and they were nice and talked me through the whole event. I live in the city and dropping food off was no problem. The food arrived right at our agreed upon time, the driver was super friendly, all the food had heating directions written on it. My guests all raved about the food. Would definitely use again!! read more

Nope nope and NOPE! I was an out of town guest at a wedding and they were catering the wedding. The food flavorless. If it did have flavor is was salt! Their food was so basic and nothing wowed anyone at the wedding. Such basic chicken or pasta dishes. Where is the creativity?! Their staff seemed scrambled and unorganized. I feel like staff at a wedding should fly under the radar and let the guests enjoy the wedding and not get in the guests way or the staff should be waiting on them hand and foot! Not the case here. Disappointed in the service and the food! read more

I absolutely cannot say enough good things about Pear Tree Catering! Shelly and her entire team are so top notch - I can't imagine anyone going with anyone else! From the first day we met with Shelly, she assured me all would be prefect - and when the wedding day came - it was exactly that - perfect! I am a very type A person (In a nice way), but it makes me worry about all of the details - but, in this case, every detail was covered and even though I still worried, they were so on it, they did so many things I had not even thought of - every little thing was done and the wedding just flowed along perfectly! I was able to enjoy my wedding and dance the night away with out a worry at all, and the fact that they allowed me to do that, is simply amazing! On top of that, the FOOD WAS PHENOMENAL!!!! I don't think I had one guest not tell me how super-impressed they were with the food! OMG...it was out of this world! Usually you expect "wedding food", but Pear Tree makes fantastic food as if you were out dining at a fine restaurant! And they did this working with a barely there kitchen (super-small kitchen at reception venue) and their own set-up....unbelievable! The did our bar service, and we even had a gelato station afterwards that everyone LOVED! We were so impressed with everything....I found myself thanking Shelly (owner) over and over again bc I knew they would be good, but I didn't realize until it all happened, how absolutely fantastic this company is. I highly highly recommend!!!! You will not be disappointed! read more

Mark and his crew have created some spectacular menus for our events! All of the guests raved about the food, the creative presentation and the quality! He has a great can do attitude combined with making everything happen flawlessly! He is fabulous! read more