Southern Wedding Caterers in Elk Grove Village, IL

Southern Wedding Caterers in Elk Grove Village, IL

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18 Wedding Caterers in Elk Grove Village, IL

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Maison Cuisine 

4.8

  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Elk Grove Village, IL

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
First and foremost, let me be clear. The food was tasty, everything arrived on time and my guests were fed. End of day, thats all you could ask for. Right? So if that's all you need, then I think this caterer definitely checks all the boxes! There were some things we loved about this vendor and somethings we didn't. Starting off with the (many!) positives : - The day of the staff was professional and knew what they were doing - The variety of menu options were pretty substantial - We acknowledge that we were an extremely unique wedding with a really tight budget, we appreciate Danielle's communication and flexibility with us during this time. - Set up went exactly according to our notes and requests - Danielle was very knowledgable / experienced Some Negatives : - Over half of guests (especially family) recalled never seeing our late night pizza being passed around, yet somehow I went home with 8 boxes of leftover FULL pizzas. If we just didn't have enough pizza, that would have been on us. But the fact that we had so much pizza, that we actually had leftovers and over half my guests complained about not seeing the pizza, is upsetting. - We definitely had to repeat ourselves a lot to Danielle. In Danielle's defense, we had a ton of questions and our wedding coordinator started a few one off threads with her as well. So I'm sure it got confusing. But there were definitely times I had to answer the same question more than twice and it made me SUPER unconfident for the day of. Which just isn't what I needed to feel. - My sister made and decorated our cake. On the day of, she had to go into the kitchen to finish the lettering and she expressed that Nick not only made her uncomfortable with his active hostility to the team, but also started adjusting parts of her cake presentation before she could finish. - I want to stress that we were definitely difficult in the sense that our budget was SO small and we needed to count every penny. Danielle revised our estimate so many times in the very beginning, which was so great! But one month before our wedding we needed to refine the meal plan again (which is allowed!). But she refused to revise our estimate until the week of the wedding. Which if you have all the money in the world, fine you can wait until the week of. But if you're struggling to make the ends of your wedding meet, then yeah. Pretty hard to wait until the week before. Near the end, every communication with Danielle felt like she was frustrated and over us. We KNOW we are not her only wedding, and we know we were not her biggest spenders. But near the end the team started making us feel more like a nuisance than a client. We spent the month of our wedding in fear of being dropped. - Danielle knew we were at our wits end with money. Which is why we found it extremely distasteful that she contacted us to ask why we didn't tip. For the record, we had every intention of tipping after the wedding via zelle, but needed to wait until some of our check deposits cleared. But her asking us why we didn't tip, no less then 48 hours later made us feel extremely uncomfortable & punished. - We felt fought just about of every step of the way with a lot of our decisions. Which is pretty upsetting. I understand needing to protect yourself and your business, but thousands of dollars later we just want to feel confident our caterer had our back too.
Scarlett S., 9 months ago
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Cooking With Cuellar LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Elk Grove Village, IL

Cooking with Cuellar is a trending catering service that has all of your party planning needs under one roof. Whether you’re looking for a cost effective menu for your large party or a full service wedding we are the simplified answer to your catering needs.

Awarded Best of Zola
We wanted a meal that was delicious and customizable and unlike most other wedding meals, and Cooking With Cuellar delivered! We had the most incredible build-your-own taco/nacho/fajita bar with Chris's signature Puerto Rican flair. Also, we do not live in Chicago, but they worked with our schedule to host us for tastings, often last minute. Not only that, but the entire staff is SO kind and gracious and a delight just to talk to! We'd pick them again and again.
Hillary T., 2 months ago
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Big Delicious Planet 

5.0

  • Serves Elk Grove Village, IL

Inquire with us about your wedding: hello(at)bigdeliciousplanet(dot)com. 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!

Big Delicious Planet did an incredible job catering our wedding. The food was delicious and they were able to customize it exactly to our preferences. Jasmin and Chelsey were excellent in their communication, planning, and execution. BDP also went above and beyond to make sure that our guests with food allergies were safe. We are so grateful and cannot recommend them enough!
Abigail W., 5 months ago
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Green Spoon Kitchen 

5.0

  • Starts at $1
  • Serves Elk Grove Village, IL

Green Spoon Kitchen is a full-service boutique catering company creating next-level experiences and connections through food, service, and cocktails. At GSK, we are dedicated to every detail and the vision for your wedding. Relax on your big day as we bring beautiful food and outstanding service to you and your guest. Our highly skilled events and culinary team will work with you every step of the way to create custom food and cocktail menus because we believe that each menu should be designed around the uniqueness of the couple.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have had the pleasure to work with Monica and Maggie for over 2 years now. They are amazing to work with- very creative, accommodating, professional and amazing caterers! They have a quality brand that combines both freshness with deliciousness'! They will handle your event- big or small -they listen, provide insight and ideas and always hit the mark! Hiring them means you just bought a ticket to easy street! Don't hesitate, you know your event will go off without a hitch!
Karen Renella, 4 years ago
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J&L Catering 

5.0

  • Serves Elk Grove Village, 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., 3 months ago
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My Chef Catering 

4.9

  • Starts at $50 per person
  • Serves Elk Grove Village, IL

Whether the perfect celebration means a garden cocktail party or a formal dinner, we have menu options that make your day extraordinary. My Chef Catering offers a wide selection of menu items to fit every occasion and every budget. At My Chef we pride ourselves on customizing our service and our menus to the satisfaction of our customers – from the simply elegant to the delightfully lavish. Just call and you will see how easy it is to host a memorable event that suits your taste and budget.

Oh my gosh. My Chef was AMAZING from start to finish. Jamie exceeded any expectations that we had. She was detailed and thoughtful with everything from initial planning to the big day! All of the servers were amazing at the wedding and very professional. We received countless compliments on the food and how amazing everything was. I am SO GLAD we hired My Chef for our special day.
Jayme H., 3 months ago
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Late to the Lake 

5.0

  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Elk Grove Village, IL for additional fees

Great taste is the name of the game and we're committed to stepping up to the plate. Our goal is provide unforgettable, delicious, and eye catching options. That's why we prepare all of our boards and graze displays to your style, with the highest quality products. Whether it is an intimate dinner or an event for up to 800 guests, we do it all! If you are considering a Graze table for your wedding or next event, reach out and we'd be delighted to create something beautiful for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
We used Late to the Lake for our wedding and our rehearsal dinner. They were on top of EVERYTHING! The food was superb. The staff was attentive and courteous. The attention to detail was impeccable. Would recommend to anyone conisdering catering for any special event in their life.
Jennifer + B., 6 months ago
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JaredPierre Private Chef and Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Elk Grove Village, IL for additional fees

JaredPierre is a boutique style catering service that has been in the DFW area since 2015 executing weddings of all kinds. We believe in bold flavors and food with an eclectic style, your food our way.

Chef Pierre had quite a task ahead of him with my husband and I’s wedding, and he nailed it. My husband being Nigerian and myself American, we wanted to incorporate both cultures into our meal. Chef Pierre did just that by creating a menu that collaborated soul food with Nigerian delicacy in a way that not only flowed, but was delicious. He also baked our cake which was as tasty as it was eye catching. I definitely recommend working with Chef Pierre and his staff (who were amazing!) to elevate your next event!
Morgan W., 3 years ago
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CaterCow 

5.0

  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Elk Grove Village, IL

We provide thoughtfully curated catering that your group or event will love. We pride ourselves on an amazing experience and our customer service. We have been serving our communities since 2012 and look forward to serving you as well! We are a great option for those events that may not need table service. Brunches, BBQ's, rehearsal dinners. We do it all and have you covered!

We do a lot of gigs and partner together with CaterCow. They provide us with good clients and do a lot of the legwork of selling, marketing, and figuring out the logistics of events like date, time, address, and headcount, so that all we have to do is show up. The team at CaterCow feels like family and we are in touch almost daily. We really appreciate their professionalism and kindness.
Sean, 4 years ago
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The Crain Experience 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Grove Village, IL for additional fees

Welcome. Chef Jason started out in the kitchen at 15 years old as a dishwasher at Red Lobster washing dishes and baking. From there, he worked many cook’s lines until I earned my first chef position under Emeril Lagasse over ten years ago. He's went on to operating casino kitchens, private dining clubs. Since relocating from Atlanta, GA Jason has gained experience in kitchen consulting and new restaurant openings. After 25 years in the industry, He is now starting a new journey into the Private Chef sector. He refers to his style of cooking as Southern Creole cooking, where it’s much more than cooking…it’s about the overall experience.

The Crain Experience was so amazing and easy to work with! Anytime I had questions they were so quick to get back to me. The food was delicious, the drinks were phenomenal, and the staff/bartenders were easygoing, professional, and personable. I could not recommend them more!
Shelby D., a year ago

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About wedding catering in Elk Grove Village, IL

How much do catering services usually cost in Elk Grove Village, IL?

Full service catering packages range from $100 to $8,000 and average around $500.

Which are the most popular caterers in Elk Grove Village, IL?

Some of the most popular caterers in this area include The Crain Experience, Green Spoon Kitchen and Two Chef's Cafe & Catering.

Do catering packages include serving staff?

Yes! 35% of packages in Elk Grove Village, IL include serving staff, such as servers and bussers. Many others also include rental coordination, just ask before you book!

Can caterers in Elk Grove Village, IL accommodate specialized diets?

They can! 6 offer kosher services and 37 offer vegetarian packages. You can search on Zola for caterers who can accommodate nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal and vegan diets as well!

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