I am a wedding planner and have worked with Hearty Boys several times. When it was my turn to get married, I knew they were my top choice caterer! I NEEDED to have their pork belly skewer at my wedding. Matter of fact, I received an incredible amount of compliments about the food itself but in particular, the pork belly, which was so fun to share my love of it with my guests. Hearty Boys has an incredible reputation for their level of customer service, attention to detail and overall friendly staff. I absolutely love working with them and was honored that they were part of my day. I will shout it from the rooftops - BOOK HEARTY BOYS!!! It will be one of the best decisions you make :)
Claire Jaeger
Alyson and the Hearty Boys team went above and beyond to deliver on our big day. From the initial call to the tasting to the wedding itself, working with Hearty Boys was a dream. Alyson is supportive, reassuring, organized, professional, and pays attention to ALL the details. She feels like a friend who truly listens and delivers. Not only is the food out of this world, but the entire Hearty Boys staff did an amazing job and exuded expertise in their field. We can’t thank Alyson and the Hearty Boys team enough for being such a tremendous vendor to work with! Take this as your sign and book HB now!!
Erica Acosta
We used Hearty Boys for our June wedding and it was perfection. Food was the most important thing to me for our wedding because 1. I love food and 2. Wedding meals can be memorable. Our guests still talk about how delicious our food was and that’s all I wanted!
They are incredibly communicative and we worked with Alyson who is a true joy. Our tasting was a blast and they are willing to work with you and get creative if they don’t have something on the menu, they’ll add it!! and Alyson made me feel totally at easy during our final walk through which was also key!
We did a plated dinner and then their s’mores station and it was a blast!
10/10 recommend !!
Sarah Clarke
We are so glad we chose Hearty Boys as our caterer for our wedding. They truly went above and beyond. Alyson was supportive and reassuring every step of the way, from our tasting to the final walk-through to the wedding day itself. The food was absolutely incredible with such unique flavor combinations, and our guests were still raving about it after. The team worked seamlessly in the background, perfectly timing everything with speeches, dancing, and guest transitions so the night flowed effortlessly. Their full-service approach made everything easy, and we especially appreciated having a staff member assigned just to us as the bride and groom to keep us fed and they even saved us desserts we would have otherwise missed. The “hearty” in their name is no joke. No one goes hungry after a meal with them!
Margie Wallen
I highly recommend Hearty Boys Catering. My recent home-based party for 65 people was catered by Hearty Boys, which contributed to the success of the event. The staff were fantastic. So timely, helpful, attentive, gracious, and skilled at their jobs. Nicole Mitchell, the Corporate and Social Event Planner we worked with to develop the menu and staffing plan, was very responsive, cooperative, and supportive. Our guests loved the appetizers and the drinks, and dinner was delicious and well organized. As hosts, we were able to relax and enjoy our party despite having to change around plans for the evening due to rain. Lastly, the staff did a terrific job of cleaning up and leaving my house in great shape. Thank you, Hearty Boys Catering, for a lovely event enjoyed by all!
Reed Cabral
Big portions, friendly staff, and delicious food!
It was so great working with Angie. She's so friendly and extremely insightful. The day after our wedding, we went back to our venue to pick up some stuff and she happened to be there for another walkthrough! We couldn't leave without giving her a big hug for making our night so special.
We had multiple compliments about how good the food was, and it also just kept on coming! People said they wanted to eat more but were genuinely too full. Some of our friends who are now planning weddings have said that it's some of the best wedding food they've had and they wanted to know who we used!
Keatley Hofer
Picking Hearty Boys as our caterers was easily one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS - our guests all raved about the food and cocktails. The staff also took such good care of me and my husband, meeting us after our ceremony with drinks in hand and a full plate of appetizers that we got to enjoy during a quiet moment away together, and continuing to check in and bring us food and drinks throughout the evening. My mom and her friends commented on being taken special care of as well, which made me happy!
We worked directly with Dan and Angie, who were absolutely lovely through the whole process. Beyond providing fantastic food and bar service, they helped us with our timeline, floor plan, setup and tear down, and countless other details. We wanted to do a few unconventional things in our wedding and right from the start, Dan and Angie paid close attention to our requests and gave us a customized proposal that perfectly matched what we were going for. Their communication was fantastic and they truly made the whole wedding planning process easier.
Thank you all so much!!
Alexandria Czoschke
Hearty Boys Catering was a true standout — from our very first contact to the last bite of dessert. The food was incredible, the service on the night-of was flawless, and the experience as a whole felt elevated, thoughtful, and deeply personal. They worked with us to honor our budget without compromising on quality, and every interaction felt collaborative and respectful.
A huge part of that magic was thanks to Alyson, who was an absolute gem throughout the entire process. From our very first meeting, she wowed us with her attention to detail and thoughtfulness — even incorporating elements from our proposal (like the exact champagne and glassware we used!) into our tasting. She helped us set realistic expectations, mapped out the flow of the day, and offered guidance that made planning feel calm and supported.
On the day itself, Alyson was the last person I saw before walking down the aisle — and she made sure I looked perfect. That single moment captures so much of who she is: attentive, composed, and totally invested in making your day feel magical. The Hearty Boys team, and especially Alyson, went far beyond their roles to make sure our wedding was not only beautiful but meaningful. We couldn’t recommend them more.
Mia Voehringer
Finding the right caterer for our wedding was stressful to say the least - we wanted to make sure the food was great, especially if we were allocating the biggest portion of our wedding budget to it. We were very worried ... until we met Alyson at Hearty Boys & did our tasting there. The food is fun and so tasty - packed with flavor and executed perfectly for the big day! Alyson is so kind and made us feel like we were uniquely important to her (even though shes working with dozens of couples at a time). We also have to give a special shout out to Alan - Alan was our dedicated server for the night (which was such a nice touch we weren't expecting) and he took care of all our needs with speed and kindness. Thank you so much to the whole Hearty Boys team!
ACE Chicago Events
We had the pleasure of working with Hearty Boys Catering for a vendor event this past weekend, and they truly exceeded all expectations! Every dish was absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor, leaving us all raving about the food. The presentation was stunning – it’s clear they take pride in their craft.
The service was equally impressive. The team was friendly, fun, and professional, creating a wonderful atmosphere throughout the event. They went above and beyond, collaborating seamlessly with other vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly and was a resounding success.
If you're looking for a catering company that delivers exceptional food, impeccable service, and an all-around amazing experience, I can’t recommend Hearty Boys Catering enough. They’re a joy to work with and will make any event unforgettable!
Hearty Boys was the best catering we could've ever hoped for with our wedding! The kindest people and the finest food! They helped bring our vision to life and we had so many compliments on the food and drinks throughout the night! HIGHLY recommend; amazing experience!
Stephanie Herrera Sales
Everyone at the party raved about the food! Everything was absolutely amazing—the service, the presentation, and especially the flavors. Angie was incredible to work with on the day of the wedding, making everything seamless. I cannot say enough good things about this team. Dan, the owner, is truly a treasure.
Breighanna Carey
I honestly don’t have enough words to describe how incredible our experience with Hearty Boys was. From our initial tasting all the way through our reception day, we were blown away but the quality of service we received from Alyson and her crew. We didn’t do a sit-down dinner for our reception, rather a large grazing table, passed apps, and desserts, and they brought our vision to life in such a beautiful way. On the day of our reception, the Hearty Boys staff delivered my husband and I a large platter of appetizers and a charcuterie board to our bridal suite so we could be sure to eat prior to jumping into the day. The food was all ridiculously good, and we got so many comments from guests about it being the best wedding food they’d ever had!
I do need to give a special shoutout to Alyson. She is truly what made our experience spectacular. She was excited, positive, supportive, and so loving and caring throughout the entire process. She made sure the focus was kept on myself and my husband rather than other family members involved in the process. Alyson is an expert in wedding planning as a whole and she went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed to make our day perfect, from ordering table linens to helping to design our day-of-timeline. We absolutely adore her and I’m finding myself wanting to throw another big bash just so I have an excuse to work with her again!
Chelsi Riordan
If you’re looking for a caterer for any event—your search is over! We had the absolute pleasure of working with this team for our wedding in September 2024 and we could not have picked a better catering team!! From the initial inquiry to the our big day—the team went ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure everything was perfect. The food was delicious and every element (apps at cocktail hour and late night bites) was more than we could have dreamed. They even let us do DIY pop-tarts (and toasted them!) as part of our late night bites at the wedding. Alyson Green is one of the most incredible humans we have ever met and made the whole experience absolutely unforgettable. Yelitza was our day of coordinator and ensured every element was executed to perfection. We are so grateful to the entire team for making our day better than we ever could have imagined!!
Camila Marquez
The Hearty Boys were absolutely amazing to work with. We had a wedding reschedule and they were so accommodating. Alyson is an absolute rockstar and such a pleasure to work with. The food was important to us for our wedding and the main reason we picked Hearty Boys is because the food was absolutely amazing and delicious. At our wedding, our dessert bar went FAST and I think that speaks to how good they are! As a bride, I feel like I didn't really worry about much because Alyson and her team are a well oiled machine and really handled it all for us!
I am a wedding planner and have worked with Hearty Boys several times. When it was my turn to get married, I knew they were my top choice caterer! I NEEDED to have their pork belly skewer at my wedding. Matter of fact, I received an incredible amount of compliments about the food itself but in particular, the pork belly, which was so fun to share my love of it with my guests. Hearty Boys has an incredible reputation for their level of customer service, attention to detail and overall friendly staff. I absolutely love working with them and was honored that they were part of my day. I will shout it from the rooftops - BOOK HEARTY BOYS!!! It will be one of the best decisions you make :)
Alyson and the Hearty Boys team went above and beyond to deliver on our big day. From the initial call to the tasting to the wedding itself, working with Hearty Boys was a dream. Alyson is supportive, reassuring, organized, professional, and pays attention to ALL the details. She feels like a friend who truly listens and delivers. Not only is the food out of this world, but the entire Hearty Boys staff did an amazing job and exuded expertise in their field. We can’t thank Alyson and the Hearty Boys team enough for being such a tremendous vendor to work with! Take this as your sign and book HB now!!
We used Hearty Boys for our June wedding and it was perfection. Food was the most important thing to me for our wedding because 1. I love food and 2. Wedding meals
can be memorable. Our guests still talk about how delicious our food was and that’s all I wanted!
They are incredibly communicative and we worked with Alyson who is a true joy. Our tasting was a blast and they are willing to work with you and get creative if they don’t have something on the menu, they’ll add it!! and Alyson made me feel totally at easy during our final walk through which was also key!
We did a plated dinner and then their s’mores station and it was a blast!
10/10 recommend !!
We are so glad we chose Hearty Boys as our caterer for our wedding. They truly went above and beyond. Alyson was supportive and reassuring every step of the way, from our tasting to the final walk-through to the wedding day itself. The food was absolutely incredible with such unique flavor combinations, and our guests were still raving about it after. The team worked seamlessly in the background, perfectly timing everything with speeches, dancing, and guest transitions so the night flowed effortlessly. Their full-service approach made everything easy, and we especially appreciated having a staff member assigned just to us as the bride and groom to keep us fed and they even saved us desserts we would have otherwise missed. The “hearty” in their name is no joke. No one goes hungry after a meal with them!
I highly recommend Hearty Boys Catering. My recent home-based party for 65 people was catered by Hearty Boys, which contributed to the success of the event. The staff were fantastic. So timely, helpful, attentive, gracious, and skilled at their jobs. Nicole Mitchell, the Corporate and Social Event Planner we worked with to develop the menu and staffing plan, was very responsive, cooperative, and supportive. Our guests loved the appetizers and the drinks, and dinner was delicious and well organized. As hosts, we were able to relax and enjoy our party despite having to change around plans for the evening due to rain. Lastly, the staff did a terrific job of cleaning up and leaving my house in great shape. Thank you, Hearty Boys Catering, for a lovely event enjoyed by all!
Big portions, friendly staff, and delicious food!
It was so great working with Angie. She's so friendly and extremely insightful. The day after our wedding, we went back to our venue to pick up some stuff and she happened to be there for another walkthrough! We couldn't leave without giving her a big hug for making our night so special.
We had multiple compliments about how good the food was, and it also just kept on coming! People said they wanted to eat more but were genuinely too full. Some of our friends who are now planning weddings have said that it's some of the best wedding food they've had and they wanted to know who we used!
Picking Hearty Boys as our caterers was easily one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS - our guests all raved about the food and cocktails. The staff also took such good care of me and my husband, meeting us after our ceremony with drinks in hand and a full plate of appetizers that we got to enjoy during a quiet moment away together, and continuing to check in and bring us food and drinks throughout the evening. My mom and her friends commented on being taken special care of as well, which made me happy!
We worked directly with Dan and Angie, who were absolutely lovely through the whole process. Beyond providing fantastic food and bar service, they helped us with our timeline, floor plan, setup and tear down, and countless other details. We wanted to do a few unconventional things in our wedding and right from the start, Dan and Angie paid close attention to our requests and gave us a customized proposal that perfectly matched what we were going for. Their communication was fantastic and they truly made the whole wedding planning process easier.
Thank you all so much!!
Hearty Boys Catering was a true standout — from our very first contact to the last bite of dessert. The food was incredible, the service on the night-of was flawless, and the experience as a whole felt elevated, thoughtful, and deeply personal. They worked with us to honor our budget without compromising on quality, and every interaction felt collaborative and respectful.
A huge part of that magic was thanks to Alyson, who was an absolute gem throughout the entire process. From our very first meeting, she wowed us with her attention to detail and thoughtfulness — even incorporating elements from our proposal (like the exact champagne and glassware we used!) into our tasting. She helped us set realistic expectations, mapped out the flow of the day, and offered guidance that made planning feel calm and supported.
On the day itself, Alyson was the last person I saw before walking down the aisle — and she made sure I looked perfect. That single moment captures so much of who she is: attentive, composed, and totally invested in making your day feel magical. The Hearty Boys team, and especially Alyson, went far beyond their roles to make sure our wedding was not only beautiful but meaningful. We couldn’t recommend them more.
Finding the right caterer for our wedding was stressful to say the least - we wanted to make sure the food was great, especially if we were allocating the biggest portion of our wedding budget to it. We were very worried ... until we met Alyson at Hearty Boys & did our tasting there. The food is fun and so tasty - packed with flavor and executed perfectly for the big day! Alyson is so kind and made us feel like we were uniquely important to her (even though shes working with dozens of couples at a time). We also have to give a special shout out to Alan - Alan was our dedicated server for the night (which was such a nice touch we weren't expecting) and he took care of all our needs with speed and kindness. Thank you so much to the whole Hearty Boys team!
We had the pleasure of working with Hearty Boys Catering for a vendor event this past weekend, and they truly exceeded all expectations! Every dish was absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor, leaving us all raving about the food. The presentation was stunning – it’s clear they take pride in their craft.
The service was equally impressive. The team was friendly, fun, and professional, creating a wonderful atmosphere throughout the event. They went above and beyond, collaborating seamlessly with other vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly and was a resounding success.
If you're looking for a catering company that delivers exceptional food, impeccable service, and an all-around amazing experience, I can’t recommend Hearty Boys Catering enough. They’re a joy to work with and will make any event unforgettable!
Restaurantji Recommends
Hearty Boys was the best catering we could've ever hoped for with our wedding! The kindest people and the finest food! They helped bring our vision to life and we had so many compliments on the food and drinks throughout the night! HIGHLY recommend; amazing experience!
Everyone at the party raved about the food! Everything was absolutely amazing—the service, the presentation, and especially the flavors. Angie was incredible to work with on the day of the wedding, making everything seamless. I cannot say enough good things about this team. Dan, the owner, is truly a treasure.
I honestly don’t have enough words to describe how incredible our experience with Hearty Boys was. From our initial tasting all the way through our reception day, we were blown away but the quality of service we received from Alyson and her crew. We didn’t do a sit-down dinner for our reception, rather a large grazing table, passed apps, and desserts, and they brought our vision to life in such a beautiful way. On the day of our reception, the Hearty Boys staff delivered my husband and I a large platter of appetizers and a charcuterie board to our bridal suite so we could be sure to eat prior to jumping into the day. The food was all ridiculously good, and we got so many comments from guests about it being the best wedding food they’d ever had!
I do need to give a special shoutout to Alyson. She is truly what made our experience spectacular. She was excited, positive, supportive, and so loving and caring throughout the entire process. She made sure the focus was kept on myself and my husband rather than other family members involved in the process. Alyson is an expert in wedding planning as a whole and she went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed to make our day perfect, from ordering table linens to helping to design our day-of-timeline. We absolutely adore her and I’m finding myself wanting to throw another big bash just so I have an excuse to work with her again!
If you’re looking for a caterer for any event—your search is over! We had the absolute pleasure of working with this team for our wedding in September 2024 and we could not have picked a better catering team!! From the initial inquiry to the our big day—the team went ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure everything was perfect. The food was delicious and every element (apps at cocktail hour and late night bites) was more than we could have dreamed. They even let us do DIY pop-tarts (and toasted them!) as part of our late night bites at the wedding. Alyson Green is one of the most incredible humans we have ever met and made the whole experience absolutely unforgettable. Yelitza was our day of coordinator and ensured every element was executed to perfection. We are so grateful to the entire team for making our day better than we ever could have imagined!!
The Hearty Boys were absolutely amazing to work with. We had a wedding reschedule and they were so accommodating. Alyson is an absolute rockstar and such a pleasure to work with. The food was important to us for our wedding and the main reason we picked Hearty Boys is because the food was absolutely amazing and delicious. At our wedding, our dessert bar went FAST and I think that speaks to how good they are! As a bride, I feel like I didn't really worry about much because Alyson and her team are a well oiled machine and really handled it all for us!
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