Once again, I was thrilled to work with Relish Catering! They handle the catering/service at…read morePalatine Hills Golf Course. Matt has always been exceptionally responsive and proactive in understanding our requirements to ensure our event runs smoothly. Drawing from our past events, he offered great recommendations on our order to keep everything on schedule. Timeliness is critical for our outing, and Relish delivered ahead of schedule at every single turn: Check-in: Scheduled for 7:30 AM, but they were fully set up and ready by 7:15 AM. Lunch: Scheduled for 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, but pre-made wraps and chips were completely prepped by 10:45 AM. Post-Round Appetizers: Slated for 1:30 PM, but when our golfers finished early, Relish seamlessly pivoted and was ready for us by 1:00 PM. On top of that, they provided two beverage carts that did a fantastic job supporting our outing throughout the day. Matt, Jake, Maria, and Fabian,  are always an absolute pleasure to work with!

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

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!

Disappointing experience despite a fresh and new business relationship. We have used this catering…read morecompany for multiple corporate events and have spent considerable money with them. Historically, the food and service have been very good, which makes our experience with our most recent BBQ event particularly disappointing. The weather was questionable the morning of the event, so we understood the decision to precook the burgers and brats. However, the weather ultimately cooperated, and the event proceeded as planned. We specifically requested that we use at least one large gas grill we provided, even if only to keep the grill/char lines going, but that did not happen. The catering team arrived on time, but the setup was not completed as expected. Two chefs who had originally been scheduled to be onsite to cook the food ultimately spent much of the event standing around with very little involvement. More importantly, the food was served lukewarm to cold even though it arrived in hotboxes, and some food was undercooked/raw. The sternos were not lit until well after the food had been set up and less than 10 minutes before mealtime, which did little to address the temperature problem. For the price we paid, the quality of service and temperature of the food were simply not acceptable. I immediately raised my concerns with the event planner after the event. When I didn't receive a follow-up, I emailed to express our disappointment. To the event planner's credit, she responded and said the owner wanted to address the matter personally and would contact me after returning from out of town. That was over a month ago, and we have still received no communication. A coworker who also helps coordinate our company events separately contacted her point of contact at the company, but also received no response. What is most disappointing is not simply that one event did not meet expectations. We have been a significant repeat customer, and we expected our concerns to be acknowledged and addressed professionally. Instead, we received no follow-up at all. We have had good experiences with this caterer in the past, which is why this situation has been frustrating. Unfortunately, the combination of cold food, a lack of attention during the event, and zero follow-up afterward has made us decide to seek catering elsewhere for our corporate events.

I've been going to Franco's for years, and it has consistently been one of my favorite bakeries…read more Their fresh bread is excellent, and my favorites are the butter cookies and the cannoli. Their sandwiches and prepared foods are always delicious. If you're looking for authentic, high-quality baked goods, Franco's is definitely worth a visit.

I don't know why I've never reviwed Franco's before. We only live 3 minutes away. We don't get…read morethere often because they close early, but it is sooo worth the trip if you can make it. Their sandwiches are some of the best in the suburbs. The bread is so excellent but their meats are great quality. The oven roasted turkey makes my wife and son swoon. Their pastries are better than the best bakeries in the area. Especially now that Jorosch's changed hands. I just ate half a pecan roll and I don't think there is a better one. The chocolate frosted donuts are top quality. The pizza is not Chicago style and it is heaven. The place is impeccably clean and the staff is so nice and hard-working. The only complaint is their hours and I just can't let it affect my rating. Highly recommended.

The variety of menu offerings is great, and each of the ethnic menus are fantastic. Greek, Asian,…read moreAmerican are delicious! I get lots of compliments every time I cater from Greg and his team.

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.

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!

Went here based off someone else's review. Totally lived up to the hype. My wife and children…read moreagree these are their new favorite chicken tenders. I had a beef which was good but basic. The staff were very friendly and chatty. Inside the decor is fun and bright. I don't know how I have never been here before despite living so close. We will no doubt be back.

I'm happy to report that Sporty's NO LONGER CHARGES SURCHARGE FEES ON DEBIT CARD transactions…read more However, they do on credit cards (which is fair game). This is welcome news from my favorite spot in town. Way to listen to customer feedback. I can't recommend enough!

The Worst. Waited 30 minutes for a spinach and artichoke dip. Had the worst meal probably I've ever…read morehad at a restaurant. When I mentioned that my potato was rotten, the waitress made a face, but yet never offered to replace it. Bring me something else, credit my meal or bring over a manager. And because I had so much left over on my plate, She had the audacity to ask me if I wanted a to-go box to take it home and my response was, "for my rotten potato and fatty meat? Still never saw a manager or anybody. Won't be back EVER.

Updated review! We…read morewent on a Friday night for Happy Hour. It was not too crowded when we arrived but by the time we left,it was pretty busy. Takeout was also super busy. We sat in the bar area and our server Nick was very nice. We started with a few drink specials...Large Miller Lite for 5.00 and a Mai Tai for 7.00. We ordered an appetizer of Spinach and Artichoke dip which took a while to get..not sure why so when he brought it out,we ordered our pizzas figuring it might take a while before we got them. The appetizer was only 7.50 and was served hot with tortilla chips. They offer a nice variety of appetizers on their Happy Hour menu but this was the only one that was GF. Pizzas were 8.00 each. I had sausage and my wife had bacon GF. There is normally an upcharge for GF but we didn't see it on our bill. Moretti's has a huge menu plus Daily Food Specials so definitely a place to try since they have multiple locations in the Chicagoland area.

Our company used Dee's for an event and I was less than impress. Ham was rubbery, carrots under…read morecooked. Turkey meat was decent, however, gravy from a jar/can. The pasta and sauce tasted like a giant can of tomato paste. The stuffing was way too salty. Overall I wouldn't waste my money.

We are a child care center and Dee's caters our hot lunches Monday through Friday. We are satisfied…read morewith the service, the communication, the cost and the quality of food. We work with Shayna at Dee's Catering and appreciate her communications with us. She is helpful, knowledgable, and understanding. Dee's Catering has gone above and beyond to adjust the menu when our students have special diets. Overall, we recommend working with Dee's Catering.

I have been using Chef Candy and the Twisted Chef for events, and the participants always raved…read moreabout the food. She is a professional, efficient, and wonderful spirit who enjoys doing what she does!

I had an amazing time and the food experience was GREAT! Candy and her crew was great. The…read moreatmosphere was great at the Twisted Chef. The potato salad was the best I've had. It reminded me of my younger days. The string beans were great. Turnip Greens! When do you see them on a buffet. The Mac&Cheese, whooo Weeeee! I look forward to your class. I can't wai

Working with Anabel from food for thought was smooth and easy from planning the menu to arranging…read moretables and the bar area to make sure everything flowed well for the guest. The food was outstanding and the staff that worked the party were top notch friendly and professional. I give Food For Thought an A plus. Thanks for a great party !!

Food is one of the things guests remember the most from a wedding, and Food for Thought made sure…read moreour wedding reception would be talked about for a very long time. From the very beginning, we knew FFT was the right vendor for us because they took our favorite foods and crafted a completely customized menu perfectly tailored to what we enjoyed and what we envisioned for the event. From there, they then worked with us to refine the menu as we kept coming up with crazy ideas. We literally emailed Anna about how we had just tasted a delicious Oreo brownie and she had it added to our desserts right away. We also wanted a very custom bar menu, and they worked with us to get us all the different brands we were looking for, going so far as to drive to Indiana to source some of them. The other aspect of their menu that made such an impact was all the interactive food stations. Everything is so creatively presented and designed. At our tasting, Anna had literally taken elements of our décor and paper goods and other motifs and woven them throughout the presentations from custom serving trays to glass designs. Everything felt intentional and thought out. Guests were constantly praising this attention to detail. Every station had some element of action to it as well, making everything feel like a unique experience. In all of this, the food was all delicious. We wish we can eat and experience it all over again. We still dream of Chef Arlene's Guava and Cheese Empanadas. Throughout the process, Anna was extremely easy to work with and very responsive. One thing we wanted to highlight was that we wanted to be very careful with allergens. Despite the high number of dishes, Anna did a fantastic job working to highlight all the possible allergens in every item, taking the request very seriously. We also wanted to praise the service for the actual day-of catering. They had their full team there, and the professional service was fantastic from top to bottom. Our guests praised the food endlessly, and people who were planning their wedding wanted to know all the background details into our catering choice. That is just more proof that Food for Thought was the perfect caterer, and we couldn't have asked for anything more.