50 Best Caterers near Evanston

“Erin and the rest of the team were amazing! We unfortunately had to reschedule our wedding due to the pandemic and Erin stuck with us every step of the way during one of the most difficult periods of our lives and always went out of her way to help us. And let's not forget the food... all of the the selections were 🔥🔥. Hire The Caterist and ask for Erin!“

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

“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“

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

“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!“

“Catered by Design provided catering for our daughter’s bridal shower and her outdoor wedding reception. Everything was flawless for both events and CBD guided me through each decision and consideration so that our event was beautiful and well-prepared. Most importantly, the food was excellent! Great value - you get an elegantly displayed and delicious menu while maintaining a very reasonable budget. I will definitely be using CBD for my future small and larger events. It was a true pleasure!“

“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.“

“Hearty Boys took on a challenge and Chef Dan executed it so well. We hired them for our Arab American Wedding, and we wanted Middle Eastern inspired dishes and it is known that our cuisine isn't easy to make (even other Arab restaurants don't execute dishes well) and I can confidently say that Chef Dan & Angie did an AMAZING job. Arabs are big on food, and every single guest couldn't believe that we hired an American-based caterer for our wedding and how amazing the food was. Chef Dan & Angie, thank you so much for working with us and even with little hiccups, you both executed our vision so well. It was one of the most talked about things from our wedding on how amazing the food was. Thank you Chef Dan, Angie, and Hearty Boys!“

“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!!“

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

“spicy food, good service and reasonable prices“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“We have had wonderful experiences here. We have had delivery and they catered a party for us. We had a lox platter, pasta salad and an assorted sandwich tray. I typically do not eat lox anywhere other than buying from the fish monger but their nova lox is fantastic. I’ve had it three times now and it’s been excellent every time. They have fantastic corned beef and turkey.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“Very nice comfortable place“

“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. 👏🏼“

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

“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!“

“best elote soup ever. needs more vegetarian options tho it’s what’s been having us come less lately and we miss the old layout :( and vegan meat options are needed . tacombi has some good options also if you’re lookin .“

“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.“

“We had an incredible experience with Food for Thought. From menu planning to the food tasting to the logistics on the actual wedding day, the Food for Thought team executed everything flawlessly. We’re so grateful to Annie and Lucas, who were an absolute pleasure to work with. They are extremely detailed oriented and make it easy to trust that we were in good hands. I never once felt like they didn’t have our best interest in mind. It was also important to me that my Vietnamese heritage was reflected in the menu and they came up with creative and cost effective options that wow’d our guests. We highly recommend Food for Thought to anyone who needs a professional, reliable, and talented team of creatives.“

“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!“

“Excellent tacos and burritos here, with proteins including steak, chicken, beef, al pastor, lengua, tripa, carnitas, and cabeza. Also the vegetarian burrito is quite good. 5 stars!“

“Chef Chris hosted a private birthday dinner for 14 of us. He worked with me on customizing a filipino-inspired menu and hunted down a ton of specialty ingredients. The level of detail and care was insane. All of our friends can’t stop talking about how awesome the birthday party was. Whole roasted milkfish, pork belly, chinese eggplant, pomelo salad, crab cakes with quail eggs, insane charcuterie, endless sourdough, matcha desserts, spicy chocolate bark, sweet corn risotto, just to name a few of the many amazing courses he served us.

This dude is rare and high in demand. Yet extremely fair on price, actually generous. This guy just loves his craft. He’s open on sundays for a few hours if you want to sample his food. But otherwise if you want to get him for the full experience, make sure you’re booking far out in advance.“

“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!“

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

“I will drive across the state for the fries with garlic aioli. Yummy!!“

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

“great food 😋, even better customer service and small business/Latinx owned ❤“

“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.“

“We used 4 star restaurant group to cater our work holiday event. Smoke Daddy BBQ was delicious! Tender brisket, amazing beans. No complaints, as everyone loved the food. Lindsay from 4 star made the entire process very easy. Great communications! Diego delivered the food. He was very professional and polite. He set up the food and warmers and left us to feast. I highly recommend this restaurant and catering business!“

“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.“

“Urban Tables has a relaxed, modern neighborhood feel that makes it easy to enjoy a casual meal. The menu leans into comfort food with a slightly elevated twist — hearty brunch plates, solid burgers, and dishes that feel thoughtfully put together without being overcomplicated. Portions are satisfying, and everything comes out fresh and well-presented. The atmosphere is laid-back but polished enough for a small gathering or low-key dinner. It’s a dependable spot when you want good food in a comfortable setting without any fuss.“

“The best! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍“

“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.“

“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.“

“Childeat’s brings lunch to our preschool everyday. One of our kindergarteners told his mom that the rice at school is the best! He told her Each rice is all perfect and not clumped together like yours mom.
He also said the chicken is soft and juicy and creamy and only a little breading to make it delicious.
We are so happy with Childeat’s as our lunch program ! They make the best food for our kiddos !!!!“

“We hired Cortes Catering for our very non-traditional block party wedding reception. Words to describe the food - amazing, delicious, creative. We had a "Chicago street party" theme, and Oscar made tacos on the street, plus Chicago style hot dogs with all the trimmings, and Italian beef. Our guests loved it. He helped to create a layout on our street that made all areas of the party accessible. His staff was so fun - they really added to the festive spirit of our party. Every time we stopped to ask if they needed anything from us, the response was clear - enjoy the party, we have this covered. I highly recommend Cortes Catering for delicious food and a worry-free event.“

“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.“