The Best Wedding Caterers in Chicago, IL

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96 Wedding Caterers in Chicago, IL

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Wooden Paddle Catering 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Serves Chicago, IL

Wooden Paddle Catering is Chicagoland's go-to for full-service wedding catering that's anything but ordinary. We roll up to your venue with mobile wood-fired brick ovens and cook everything fresh and live — wood-fired pizzas, chef-designed apps, desserts, and craft cocktails your guests will not stop talking about. We handle it all: professional staffing, full bar, rentals, setup, and teardown. Family-style, plated, or stations — you name it, we bring it. With 10+ years and 1,000+ events across Chicagoland, we've been to just about every venue in the suburbs. Serving the greater Chicago area within 50 miles of Lemont. 🔥

I love working with Wooden Paddle! Their food is absolutely delish—not your traditional pizza, but a creative, wood-fired twist that always surprises in the best way. And the staff? Kind, super helpful, and just fun to be around.
Chris, 5 months ago
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SaveurFRESH Catering 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Serves Chicago, IL
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A CULINARY JOURNEY TAILORED WITH UNIQUE VISION and CULINARY CREATION . With chic innovative vision emerging from diverse cultures specializing in superior meats fresh seafood and organic ingredients while influenced through distinctive heritages and cultural trends, Our Custom Catering brings you profound ethnic cuisine with superior taste impeccable service & atmosphere. Indulge your guests with a culinary journey that is as diverse as your imagination. Every event is full and complete offering beverage service alongside our meal offerings and our mission is to provide exceptional catering services that exceed our clients expectations

Awarded Best of Zola
Saveur Fresh Catering was an absolute lifesaver for our wedding day. After our originally hired caterer cancelled on us last minute, Chef Chris and his team at Saveur Fresh stepped in and saved the day. Their communication was quick, streamlined, and courteous throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was outstanding, excellent, and truly top-notch. I will forever be so very grateful to Saveur Fresh and Chef Chris - they kept my wifes dream wedding alive when it seemed like it was going to be a disaster. Thanks to their incredible service and delicious food, our wedding day was perfect. I highly recommend Saveur Fresh Catering to any couple looking for an exceptional catering experience.
Robert, 5 months ago
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The Tamale Spaceship 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Starts at $2,000

Chicago's catering and food truck company featuring traditional Mexican street food, our food truck was nominated Chicago's best in 2011, 2013 & 2015. The best Mexican food for your event! Manny’s wisdom and expertise in Mexican cuisine were born in the kitchens of some of the top restaurants in Chicago, including Frontera Grill. His unique brand of creativity helps him shine as a fantastic director of catering.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tamale Spaceship absolutely knocked it out of the park with their food, drinks, and service for our wedding. It was clear they put immense care and attention into our day. Also as someone who grew up eating Hispanic food, I can honestly say their dishes were some of the best I’ve ever had. And my mom, who has been cooking for decades and is famously critical of other people’s cooking, could not stop raving about the food. Latina mom stamp of approval. Their food was authentic and flavorful, and their service was personal and heartfelt. They even left us a handwritten card to congratulate us. So thoughtful, they went above and beyond. Gracias tanto Tamale Spaceship!!
Sarai E., a year ago
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Maison Cuisine 
Rating: 4.9 (12 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Starts at $5,000

Maison Cuisine is an eco-conscious, full-service catering & event planning company, specializing in corporate events, weddings and other social gatherings. From black tie weddings to the annual company picnic, Maison Cuisine caters to your every need. As a full-service caterer, we understand what makes an event unforgettable. Maison Cuisine starts each dish with the highest quality ingredients. We use locally grown fruits and vegetables, when seasonally available – some coming from urban Westside farms. We offer natural meats & poultry, in addition to freshly prepared baked goods.

Awarded Best of Zola
Maison Cuisine was incredible to work with! Danielle made the planning process so easy and stress-free. The food was amazing, the table setup looked gorgeous, and their professionalism was top-notch. Nick was on site during our event and was attentive to every detail. Highly recommend!
Danielle C., 2 years ago
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Fitoor Catering 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
Chicago, IL

    As a leading catering company, we pride ourselves on crafting unforgettable dining experiences that elevate any occasion. Our team of skilled chefs meticulously curates a diverse menu, showcasing a fusion of global cuisines, using only the finest and freshest ingredients. Our dedicated staff ensures seamless execution, from personalized menu planning to flawless presentation, leaving you free to savor every moment of your special day.

    Awarded Best of Zola
    Fitoor created an outstanding appetizer display for The Wedding Mastermind Event at Wildman BT and we could not have been more pleased. The apps were outstanding with delicious options for all dietary needs. We look forward to working with the Fitoor Catering team again soon!
    Michelle V., a month ago
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    Cocina Fusion 
    Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
    Chicago, IL
    • Starts at $15,000

    We are a full service Chicago catering company with over 15 years of experience, specializing in a wide array of culinary expressions. We service all types of events including weddings, social, corporate, and non-profits. We offer full dinner service, bar services, interactive dinner stations, late-night snacks, and brunch menus. We have an expansive selection of menus for you to choose from, including Latin & American Fusion, Traditional Mexican, Taco Bar, and Italian.

    Awarded Best of Zola
    Cindy and her team were so amazing to work with and provided fantastic food. All of our guests keep telling us its some of the best wedding food they have ever had, and we agree. They were so kind and flexible and made sure we were fed too!
    Amanda, 2 years ago
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    Paulie Gee's Chicago 
    Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
    Chicago, IL
    • Starts at $1,500

    Paulie Gee Chicago is a beloved neighborhood pizza joint known for its fresh and delicious Detroit Style, Wood-Fire, and New York Style pies, offering a genuine and family-like atmosphere that locals cherish. For the past eight years, they have fostered strong relationships with their customers, treating them as family rather than just clients. As they expand into off-site private events, their commitment to exceptional service remains steadfast, and the diverse menu continues to grow, earning praise as a standout culinary gem in Chicago's vibrant food scene.

    Awarded Best of Zola
    Paulie Gee’s graciously hosted my husband and I’s wedding on site. We got engaged at the restaurant almost two years prior and our waitress was so kind and excited for us. She immediately mentioned that the restaurant could host our wedding. Initially having a different venue, as our plans changed, we contacted Paulie Gee’s about this possibility nearly 1 year after our engagement. Our point of contact was Tiara and from the very beginning she went above and beyond! We had many meetings with her as the event approached. She answered all our questions and did everything from helping us craft an all-vegan menu to assisting with decorating the restaurant the day of. We sincerely thank the whole team for our wonderful experience and would recommend Paulie Gee’s as a unique, intimate wedding venue to anyone who asks!
    Shannon G., 5 months ago
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    Lula Cafe 
    Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
    Chicago, IL

      Lula Cafe brings our award-winning artisanal cooking to your table for weddings, social celebrations, intimate dinners, cocktail parties, corporate events. From custom menus by chef/owner Jason Hammel, our chefs will craft a spectacular feast for you and your guests from the bounty of our local growers and 16 years of creative menus in our signature style. We tailor each event to compliment your needs for all types of events— from weddings to corporate brunches and family dinners, lunch buffets to light-bite cocktail soirees.

      Awarded Best of Zola
      Lula Cafe Catering was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding! Their communication was thorough and accommodating of my food allergies - they customized a full gluten and dairy free menu that left all our guests raving. The quality and flavor of the food was incredible, with rich, mouthwatering dishes like the meatballs that I'm still dreaming about! They perfectly brought my vision to life in both the delicious dinner and thoughtful staff and setup. It was the best wedding dinner I've ever had, and I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend Lula Cafe to other couples looking for a caterer who delivers excellent service and food.
      Amanda S., 2 years ago
      Lindsey's Ice Cream 
      Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
      Chicago, IL
      • Starts at $1,100

      Lindsey’s Ice Cream serves up small-batch, Asian-American ice cream flavors with a nostalgic twist. From cozy backyard vows to modern downtown receptions, we’re all about adding that extra sprinkle of fun.

      Awarded Best of Zola
      My partner and I were craving black sesame ice cream that we ate when we traveled to Japan. We also got engaged there (yay!) so it was really meaningful to us. We were surprised when we found out that she can make custom ice cream flavors and we were STUNNED when the black sesame ice cream tasted just like the one we had in Japan. It added a lot of personality to our wedding that we otherwise wouldn’t have had with a more generic flavor. I have friends still talking about the ice cream, asking where they can buy more. I didn’t know what to except with Lindsey’s Ice Cream but my partner and I are now huge fans. Incredible service, super friendly, and added that whimsical charm (I mean who doesn’t like ice cream) to our special day. I’m not even the reviewing type but I had to let people know about this. If you want awesome, unique ice cream flavors or even your own custom made one, check her out!
      Brook D., 10 months ago
      Big Delicious Planet 
      Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
      Chicago, IL
      • Starts at $18,000

      Big Delicious Planet, named the “Greenest Caterer in America” since 2013, is one of the most sought after Chicago wedding caterers for couples who want flavorful, vibrant food with sustainability in mind. We cater highly-styled, glamorous weddings, and romantic, vintage weddings at venues all across the city and intimate weddings, elopements, and rehearsal dinners in our own urban farm. During our growing season, we’ll use the produce we harvest for your wedding!

      Any time we see that one of our couples has selected Big Delicious Planet as their event caterer, we do a little happy dance because we know the event is going to be incredible. The team at Big Delicious Planet always has creative and gorgeous ideas and their food is always the freshest and most flavorful. Their staff is so helpful, looks sharp and is simply PRO. We highly recommend Big Delicious Planet to all of our clients and in fact will use them for our own catering and events as often as we can.
      Wildman BT, 3 years ago
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      Brix Catering & Events 
      Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
      Chicago, IL
      • Starts at $500

      Brix Catering & Events is a dynamic team combining the skills of a classically trained Chef, Sommelier, and Event Planner to ensure your next event is spectacular from start to finish. We have the experience, the passion, and the keen attention to detail that a memorable event requires. Hire Brix for traditional catering, an elegantly coursed meal, wine pairings, chef demonstrations, or full-scale event coordination.

      Shannon and the Brix team were SO WONDERFUL! They truly made planning for our wedding so easy. The team was flexible and communicative! The food was AMAZING! We truly loved every thing their team made us! Every guest at our wedding was sure to mention how good the food was! You cannot go wrong with their team. If you need a catering team for your wedding or really truly any event, I 100% recommend the Brix Team!
      Marykate F., 3 years ago
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      Jewell Events Catering 
      Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
      Chicago, IL

        We know you dream of an extraordinary wedding day. Let Jewell Weddings help make that dream come true. The beauty of a Jewell wedding is legendary. Whether simply stated or extravagant, every wedding we cater has the signature Jewell Weddings style, that “step beyond,” which has set us apart for decades. Our consultants are passionate about entertaining, combining creativity and expertise, so that even the smallest detail is not forgotten. With a knowledge of Chicago special events, extending beyond just weddings, we will make sure that everything, down to the last fork, fits your style.

        We couldn't be happier with the service provided by Jewell Catering. My now-husband and I first contacted Jewell 14 months before our wedding and loved them instantly. From the initial tasting, we were consistently impressed with their professionalism and quality. Everyone we worked with was a delight, both during the planning process and on the day of our wedding (we initially worked with Katherine and then Jennifer in the final stretch before the wedding). Throughout the planning process, both points of contact were always quick to respond to our queries, on top of any changes we should be aware of, and generally a pleasure to work with. I got a ton of compliments from our guests on both the quality of the food and the quality of the service, and I can't think of a thing I would have changed about their work. 10000% recommend!
        Emelia F., a year ago
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        Worldwide Eats Catering 
        Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
        Chicago, IL
        • Starts at $250

        We specialize in crafting fresh, flavorful dishes that bring people together and create lasting memories. Whether it’s an intimate dinner party, a wedding celebration, a corporate event, or a community gathering, our team is dedicated to tailoring every menu to fit your vision.

        I had a wonderful experience working with Worldwide Eats Catering for a recent wedding. Their team was incredibly friendly, professional, and collaborative throughout the planning process. They listened closely to our style and what food we wanted for the big day. They had food that I’ve never seen or heard of before and some of it was the best food I’ve had. The execution on the day was flawless - the food was beautifully presented and consistently delicious. I would highly recommend Worldwide to any couple looking for a reliable and talented catering team.
        Trey, 8 months ago
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        J&L Catering 
        Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
        Chicago, IL

          Ted joined J&L Catering in 1995 and was hired originally as a waiter for a corporate account within the company. Quickly moving up the ranks, he settled in to full-time event planning for the company, where he has remained working with our social, corporate and private clients for over 10 years. He has designed events for clients around the country, but particularly loves working in Chicago. Ted purchased the company in 2001 with his business partner and executive chef, Kevin Kelly. Along with the responsibilities of running a successful business with over one hundred-thirty employees, Ted is very active in Chicago’s fundraising community.

          I wish I could give them more stars, more reviews, more everything because they were INCREDIBLE. We are still getting compliments on our food a month later and, of course day of, everyone was RAVING. Jim was beyond helpful. He was there for us every step of the way and so supportive. The entire staff was fast, efficient, professional, supportive and just beyond friendly. I want to do it all over again just to see them all! I absolutely recommend J&L and will happily continue to do so!
          Katie I., 2 years ago
          Nellie's Restaurant 
          Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
          Chicago, IL
          • Starts at $460

          Since 2006, Nellie’s Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s Humboldt Park, sharing authentic Puerto Rican flavors and heartfelt hospitality with every guest. We specialize in wedding catering and private events, offering fully customizable menus and a warm, memorable dining experience that your guests will talk about for years to come. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our team is dedicated to making your wedding seamless and flavorful.

          We couldn’t have asked for a better experience than working with Nellie’s for our wedding last summer! From the very first tasting to the day of the event, Alex and his team went above and beyond to make everything perfect. The food was absolutely incredible — our guests are still talking about the arroz con gandules, chicharrón de pollo, and of course, the famous avena de coco. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was seamless, friendly, and truly made our day feel special. They even worked with us to customize the menu and accommodate a few dietary requests without a hitch. We’re so grateful to Nellie’s for bringing the flavor, warmth, and love of Puerto Rican culture to our big day. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for amazing catering with heart!
          Mia, 10 months ago