50 Best Caterers near Evanston

“I attended a graduation party and Green Spoon’s display, quality, and taste of their food was EXCELLENT! A delightful experience for everyone I spoke to who attended. Highly Recommend“

“I worked closely with Emily, and she went above and beyond to tailor the menu to my needs for the event (a passed-tray reception) and the budget I was working with. The Caterist delivers high-quality, delicious food and elegant presentation. On top of that, service was top-notch and Emily was always available to me. I love that they are local to Evanston, too.“

“Haven't been here in years! Got some tasty sandwiches and sweets today! Everything sill fresh and always beautiful in here. Lots of options!“

“Great Ribs and Brisket, the slaw is Slawtasic, ask for extra pickles 😋“

“I usually stop in here for a meal before I see a movie. The ingredients are SUPER fresh and delicious! I'm a fan of the nachos (be aware they are quite messy but so tasty) and the chicken bowl. There is ample seating inside and an outdoor area with patio furniture. You can order on the kiosk inside or with one of the folks working.“

“Everything is absolutely delicious, tender and full of flavor. This place legit has the best Cornbread Muffins with Cinnamon Butter that I have ever had from a restaurant. It was super moist and not overly sweet. Definitely my family's new go to for BBQ when we don't feel like making it ourselves.“

“Very tasty, very good!“

“The Catered by Design team truly exceeded every expectation and played a huge role in making our wedding day unforgettable. From our first tasting to the final plate served, everything was handled with professionalism, creativity, and genuine care.

The food was absolutely incredible—amazing presentation, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. We had so many guests come up to us throughout the night raving about how it was some of the best wedding food they’ve ever had.

Beyond the food, Erin and her team was wonderful to work with. Erin was there to help with everything throughout the entire process and the day of staff was attentive, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes so we could fully enjoy our night.“

“Hats off to Michelle and her entire group for the beautiful rehearsal dinner she helped me put together a few weeks ago. Besides her precise attention to detail, she put together the absolute best team to serve our guests.“

“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 :)“

“After trying Hortiport for a couple of weeks I can say that, compared to the other grocery delivery services, Hortiport eliminates the untrained ‘middle man’. This guarantees your box of goodness will be the freshest and most eye-pleasing, as if you hand selected them yourself! I also appreciated the well curated selection of foodie items from local vendors. (One of whom, coincidentally, is based just 2 blocks from my home!) Helping local farmers and small producers is a ‘feel good’ for me and don’t we all need more of that these days?!“

“Was driving past and saw a Jamaican flag in the window so I turned around. Thank God I did the food is so good ya'll I had the lamb, spinach and mashed potatoes. I'm still outside the restaurant in my car posting this cause the food is gone already!! An amazing Shout out to the owner miss tanya and her staff a wealth of knowledge a true blessing. Also thank you to Mario from Goebbarts farms for serenading me with live music while I waited!!“

“These are fantastic! I'm always so excited when they're at a market I'm near. I buy extra as they heat up very well so don't hesitate to buy more. The pastry is perfect, the fillings divine.“

“Zelda’s catered my daughters reception. Everything was great! Food, drinks,staff were wonderful! HIGHLY recommend!!“

“Great place to invest in your health & a great tasting meal. I’m a regular now.“

“Dziękujemy za wspaniałą zabawe sylwestrową.Polecam i do zobaczenia na następnych imrezach“

“Great food as always! We have used them for St Patrick’s Day for years and also used them for holidays due shutdown.“

“Catering is such a huge part of your wedding, and it's the part that seemed so overwhelming and intimidating to me. Once we received the list of our preferred vendors and began reaching out to them, Sue from Butter and Vine immediately stood out to us. She was warm, friendly, informative, and hilarious. She was flexible and worked with us through our COVID-induced postponement and changes up until the day before our wedding (seriously!). And the best part--the food was INCREDIBLE. The meals were delicious, creative, accessible, fresh, and plentiful. Appetizers were unique and so tasty--our guests were very fond of the mini Patron bottles of margaritas! Months after our wedding, we still receive compliments that Butter and Vine provided the "best wedding food ever" and "didn't even taste like 'wedding food!'" We are so happy we worked with Sue and her team at Butter and Vine and highly recommend them!“

“The best catering company I have worked with, I use them for every event or client luncheon. They are amazing from the food to the service you cannot get better than La Vida!“

“The food has been great and the service, too! Prices good Generous portions!“

“Always a wonderful meal at Meg’s. Food, service, ambience, staff....all are outstanding!!!! A true treasure in Glencoe!!!“

“We absolutely loved working with Food For Though! The presentation was stunning, every detail was thoughtfully designed and they even incorporated our logo in such a beautiful, elevated way. Their staff was truly unmatched: warm, professional, attentive, and a joy to work with from start to finish. They made our event feel seamless and special, and our guests are still raving about the experience.Highly recommend for anyone looking for a caterer who goes above and beyond!“

“spicy food, good service and reasonable prices“

“I hosted a Thai cooking class with a dozen of my clients. Naveen was a tremendous host and teacher. The group had a blast. I'd encourage you to take part in one of his classes or schedule a fantastic custom event for your friends, colleagues or clients. Great team-building event!“

“Eat Fine is a special place. Not only is their menu extensive and their food incredible, they really care about their community, the service is amazing and they always do whatever they can to help you out. But most importantly, their food is top notch. There isn't anywhere I know of that makes such delicious, fresh tasting Thai food, and I'm so lucky to have it in my neighborhood. You really owe it to yourself to visit.“

“The D’Absolute team made my Son’s wedding simply awesome! Special thanks to Chris for his creativity, positive vibe and “we can make this amazing” approach. The food was beyond amazing - we had a Louisiana themed menu. He truly made the entire experience amazing! So happy!“

“Where do I even begin...use Twilight Kitchen for all your catering needs!

I've visited Christopher's Sunday market a couple of times, and have also had some of his catering through my work, so when I needed a caterer for my wedding he was one of the first people I emailed!

He was able to work with our budget and came up with a DELICIOUS menu using super fresh and local produce. My husband and I went for a tasting before we committed and quite literally had no notes—it was all so amazing. Getting to eat our decided upon dinner was literally one of the things we were most excited for leading up to the big day!

He was very amenable when it came to guests allergies, and worked with our venue (which didn't really have a kitchen...) to figure out logistics on preparing and serving the food. All his wait staff were super friendly too!

Definitely don't sleep on trying Twilight Kitchen. We'll definitely be back soon for more sourdough and pimento cheese!“

“My 4-year old wanted a last minute bday party so I needed food for 40 with less than a weeks heads up. We loved Sabroso last year and hoped to reorder. I was having issues with the app/website and used the chat. Moe was so quick to respond and offered to call me when we were both able to walk through the order together. Easy to order, quick confirmation, and everthing was smooth sailing! (Food was fabulous and even delivered early day of party!) Repeat customer!“

“Consistent reliable and excellent for weddings, funerals, on site BBQ’s (so fun) and I’m shocked to see the 1 star reviews on here….must be a jealous competitor because Tad and his team have more than 24 yrs experience catering so many different kinds of events. Excellent service and quality of food.“

“Very nice comfortable place“

“Excellent service & delicious food!! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving lunch today at Toyoda America's! Thank you Schaul's!“

“We had a great experience working with Biagio for our daughter’s quinceañera. Specially with Blanca she is dedicated, honest and always willing to go the extra mile for us. The appetizers, diner, deserts, gelato cart, hot dog cart, delicious! We had all great reviews from our guests. We were able to have an outside organizer decorate the hall for us and they worked very well together which made it possible for us to relax and enjoy the process. All of the vendors were able to communicate effectively with Blanca which helped to make the night very special for our daughter. Unforgettable memories were made that night and we have nothing but gratitude with Blanca and her team at the Biagio. 👏🏼“

“Juli was great! Not only did she show up on time with AMAZING looking food, the finished creations were gorgeous!! The bagel board had a variety of bagels, multiple types of lox, several cream cheeses, and beautifully arranged vegetables. The cookie board was the talk of the brunch!! Highly recommend.“

“Ya probé la de Barbacoa!! Que delicia. Las recomiendo.“

“Inspired Catering and Events catered our wedding at the Columbus Park Refectory a couple of weeks ago and we’re still incredibly blown away by Liz and her team. From the start, Liz stood out as incredibly receptive and accommodating. This continued throughout the process and culminated in their incredible service on our big day. We truly could not have pulled off our wedding day without her expertise and dedicated work ethic— even more so when we pushed up our wedding by almost a year. Thanks to Liz and her incredible staff, we had the day we had always imagined, put together in two months. We were even able to salvage our outdoor ceremony after an unseasonable cold snap, thanks to an eleventh hour heater acquisition. Our intimate group thoroughly enjoyed their meals and everyone was well taken care of, including two vegans in a crowd of meat-lovers. Inspired’s quinoa enchiladas will forever change how my husband and I see quinoa— it was that good. However, we’re still dreaming about the short rib and potato au gratin we had on our wedding night. That alone should be all the convincing you need to hire them for your next event. Truly, none of us have never been to a wedding where we loved the food so, so much. From two families who love food, thank you.“

“If we could give more than 5 stars we would. I've been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years. I was super nervous about handing the whole day to someone else on such an important day. Every single detail was handled perfectly. From the ceremony set up, the dinner, service, the bar. Paul and Angie are amazing and so easy to work with. The staff they brought were just as wonderful. Even better... The food was AMAZING!! Ourguests can't stop talking about it, we were so impressed.“

“I’ve been going here now regularly for a year and it’s such a pleasure to have an authentic Jewish Deli here in Wicker/Bucktown area. Phenomenal bagels/bialy, but I really come back regularly for the Reuben. They take pride in their work and like the sandwiched sky high with fresh incredients. Usually one sandwich and a bag of chips makes it 2 meals for me, and the flavor is delicious.“

“Phenomenal food, that’s arguably the best in the north shore.“

“Once again Tommy knocked it out of the park. Beef and sausage, vodka pasta out of this world. Highly recommend for all you holiday parties.“

“Antique Taco Wicker Park not only has great food, but they also care about their community! I reached out about bringing in my teen social group for a local community outing, and they were so flexible and welcoming. They allowed us to practice ordering, paying, and socializing in a public space. The teens had an amazing night in an inclusive setting ❤️“

“Sparvim and the entire Everyday Gourmet team exceeded our every expectation for our October 2020 wedding. We had a 20-person wedding due to the pandemic and really cared about the quality of the food, plus we had vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and meat-eaters alike to please and Sparvim DID IT! Since we had an intimate wedding we really wanted to WOW our families with the food, especially since half of our attendees were used to the often-overlooked vegetarian meal option typically served at weddings. Everyone is still talking about how great the food was. The quality was incredible, the portions were large, and the seasonal touches were just what we wanted. The appetizers were plentiful and were visually stunning. We added an extra course since the meal was the main event for our smaller wedding and I am so glad we did this. Sparvim was very flexible and open to all of our menu ideas. She even created a salad based off of one of our favorite restaurants in California. Sparvim even created a coursed kids menu - she really blew us away from start to finish. She knows her business and was very helpful in making every decision, including the lovely tablescape. Her pricing was competitive and the service was outstanding. Every server was professional and incredibly friendly! The entire team took every precaution regarding Covid which made everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Sparvims expertise and personal touches were apparent in every dish, and the incredible presentation and tastiness of every bite made us lifelong customers. We can't wait to hire her again, I couldn't recommend Everyday Gourmet more for a personalized and delicious event experience.“

“Highly recommend Helen, the food and cocktails were fantastic for the bottomless brunch. If you're thinking about booking then do it, it's great fun.“

“Saranecki Brothers Catering - Ordered catering for our wedding at the Garden Terrace East. The food was amazing!!!! I wish we had taken more pictures. A couple pictures from our tasting and a couple from the buffet at their wedding. Don't let the stock photos that they use from the 70's or 80's deter you. The food was freakin' amazing! (those pictures do not do the food justice one bit). I still think about that food (especially the fried chicken!!!!). It really was that good. People from Saranecki Brothers if you are reading this. Take some new pictures already. You need them. Badly. The pictures that you show people are old as hell and don't do your delicious food justice! You will get more business if you update your photos. for real. We almost didn't pick this place but the tasting proved that we made the right decision and everyone (and i mean everyone) at the wedding raved about the food!“

“Urban Tables is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Autumn and Malachi is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. Amazing soul food. Must come back. 10/10.“

“We recently placed our second empanada order! We ordered a large variety of flavors and every single one was extremely flavorful and delicious! First experience was not as great as our second. First time we did not cook them properly and the texture was wrong! Flavor was incredible but they were too chewy. Make sure to follow all instructions for cooking and they make a great meal!“

“Great food great drinks awesome service great place to party“