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.
Gian B
The food at our wedding was a highlight! Everything from the hors d'oeuvres to the desserts was a hit with our guests. We were very happy to work with Erin throughout the planning process, especially with all of the special modifications we requested, including a special cupcake flavor and changing around one of our meals. I also want to give a special shout-out to Aukse, the catering captain, who took amazing care of us on the day itself.
Jess Roussin
We met Catered by Design at the West Loop Wedding Walk in 2025 and were immediately impressed by both their food and presentation. From that first experience, we knew they were something special and choosing them to cater our November 2025 wedding was one of the best decisions we made.
Our guests raved about the cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, and months later they are still talking about the food stations and how fun and fabulous the entire dining experience was. Everything was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Beyond the food, the staff was wonderful to work with professional, organized, and genuinely kind, which made the day feel seamless and stress-free.
If you’re looking for incredible food, a memorable guest experience, and a team you can truly trust, Catered by Design delivers on all fronts. Highly recommend!
Edward Zorich
We wish it was possible to give more than 5 stars for a review, because planning the tastiest parts of our wedding with Catered by Design was delicious all around.
Rachel, Taylor, Aukse, and the rest of the team were so so SO accommodating at every single stage of the process, and there are not enough complimentary words for how amazing they all were with us and our guests on the big day.
Our guests obviously had to be polite to us because it was our wedding, but it feels worth sharing that the amount of compliments we've received on how good all of our food was is through the roof. We are still getting compliments on our appetizers, dinner, and desserts even months later.
If you're considering... DO IT!!! You and your stomach will not regret it.
Mikey Salazar
We used Catered by Design for our wedding and experience great service and amazing food! Rachel and the Catered by Design Team were excellent and helpful throughout the process and the food was amazing!
Sarah Diggins
We could not have been happier with our experience with Catered by Design! Rachel is so incredibly helpful and knowledgeable not just with catering, but so much more! From the initial quote, to the tasting, to the day of, she had the answers to all of our questions and was always thinking ahead. We could not have done it without her! We had such an emphasis on food for our big day and CBD really delivered. Everything tasted amazing and service was seamless. We're still getting compliments on the food months later. For the amount of food (family-style) and the quality, pricing was fantastic as well. We would highly recommend CBD to anyone for their wedding day!
Haylie Scherr
I’ve worked with Catered by Design a few times now, and last Friday’s wedding reminded me exactly why I love partnering with this team. From Matt Gray’s excellent communication during the sales process to Aukse’s flawless execution on the wedding day, every part of the experience was outstanding.
They are true team players. Aukse checked in with my team multiple times throughout the night to see if we needed anything, which is so rare and appreciated.
The food was a total hit and so much fun for guests: Pilsen tacos, Chicago dogs, and an interactive vegetable noodle display. Catered by Design brings creativity, professionalism, and an elevated guest experience every time.
They’re unique, reliable, and such a great catering partner for any wedding couple. Highly recommend!
Rachel MacQueen
As a wedding coordinator, we always know that any of our couples that work with Catered by Design are going to have the most organized experience and some absolutely incredible food and service!! Everyone on their team is so kind and responsive and they really are on top of everything on a wedding day. They are a dream to work with and we highly recommend them!!
Shefali Ferguson
Rachel helped us throughout the process and was great! And happy to say the food was just as good at the wedding as it was a the tasting!
Adam Cheaks
The ONLY caterer you should consider We have absolutely nothing but wonderful things to say about Catered by Design. Rachel was extremely helpful and responsive whenever we had questions. The food was INCREDIBLE and guests from our wedding have told us countless times that the food was to die for. Everything from the cook on the food to the presentation, to the plating was everything we could've wanted for our wedding. If you are looking for a caterer, this is the only one you should even consider. They are phenomenal and you wont be disappointed.
Strongly recommended! Catered by Design catered our wedding and it turned out amazing! Everyone loved the food and Rachel + the team were great to work with!
Rebecca Robinett
Catered by Design was phenomenal to work with! We worked with Rachel for our tastings and final walk through - she was great! She was prompt, thorough, kind, and thoughtful and also gave us adequate time to discuss the food served in private and then to talk through our feedback. We loved the food on our wedding day (at Bridgeport Art Center) and our guests continue to rave about their dinners! Thank you!
Bethany Vaughan
We used Catered by Design for our recent wedding reception at the Evanston Woman's Club, and they were great! They (specifically Erin) were communicative and easy to work with and graciously answered all of our (many) questions. The food was delicious, and we found them to be at a reasonable price point compared to many other caterers. The tasting experience was great as well
Stephanie Zuccato
Catered by Design served up great food and drinks at an affordable price! They went above and beyond for our bar menu, serving up 3 signature cocktails (with two variants) and a mocktail alongside our open bar. The appetizers, desserts and main course were all delicious! We did specify in the planning that we wanted a nut free wedding, and learned after the fact that one of the desserts had nuts. Fortunately, none of our guests with allergies experienced a reaction. That said, Erin is super personable and a joy to work with, and I'd still recommend them for any couples seeking wedding catering
Casey Purcell
Catered by Design was the absolute best choice we made for our wedding day. It was the #1 recommended catering caterer by our venue, and we were able to request and work with Erin, who knows our venue well. Erin was a dream to work with throughout the whole planning process. She is organized, timely, and creative. She has an amazing attention to detail and had us think of things we never would have thought of without her. Erin made the planning process stress-free for us with all that she handled on her end. We also had a great experience at our tasting at the Morton Grove office last fall (with lots of leftovers to bring home!). Our guests raved about the food, and the night went off without a hitch. The set-up was perfect, and the day-of staff was friendly and executed everything perfectly. We are so glad we chose Catered by Design!
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.
The food at our wedding was a highlight! Everything from the hors d'oeuvres to the desserts was a hit with our guests. We were very happy to work with Erin throughout the planning process, especially with all of the special modifications we requested, including a special cupcake flavor and changing around one of our meals. I also want to give a special shout-out to Aukse, the catering captain, who took amazing care of us on the day itself.
We met Catered by Design at the West Loop Wedding Walk in 2025 and were immediately impressed by both their food and presentation. From that first experience, we knew they were something special and choosing them to cater our November 2025 wedding was one of the best decisions we made.
Our guests raved about the cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, and months later they are still talking about the food stations and how fun and fabulous the entire dining experience was. Everything was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Beyond the food, the staff was wonderful to work with professional, organized, and genuinely kind, which made the day feel seamless and stress-free.
If you’re looking for incredible food, a memorable guest experience, and a team you can truly trust, Catered by Design delivers on all fronts. Highly recommend!
We wish it was possible to give more than 5 stars for a review, because planning the tastiest parts of our wedding with Catered by Design was delicious all around.
Rachel, Taylor, Aukse, and the rest of the team were so so SO accommodating at every single stage of the process, and there are not enough complimentary words for how amazing they all were with us and our guests on the big day.
Our guests obviously had to be polite to us because it was our wedding, but it feels worth sharing that the amount of compliments we've received on how good all of our food was is through the roof. We are still getting compliments on our appetizers, dinner, and desserts even months later.
If you're considering... DO IT!!! You and your stomach will not regret it.
We used Catered by Design for our wedding and experience great service and amazing food! Rachel and the Catered by Design Team were excellent and helpful throughout the process and the food was amazing!
We could not have been happier with our experience with Catered by Design! Rachel is so incredibly helpful and knowledgeable not just with catering, but so much more! From the initial quote, to the tasting, to the day of, she had the answers to all of our questions and was always thinking ahead. We could not have done it without her! We had such an emphasis on food for our big day and CBD really delivered. Everything tasted amazing and service was seamless. We're still getting compliments on the food months later. For the amount of food (family-style) and the quality, pricing was fantastic as well. We would highly recommend CBD to anyone for their wedding day!
I’ve worked with Catered by Design a few times now, and last Friday’s wedding reminded me exactly why I love partnering with this team. From Matt Gray’s excellent communication during the sales process to Aukse’s flawless execution on the wedding day, every part of the experience was outstanding.
They are true team players. Aukse checked in with my team multiple times throughout the night to see if we needed anything, which is so rare and appreciated.
The food was a total hit and so much fun for guests: Pilsen tacos, Chicago dogs, and an interactive vegetable noodle display. Catered by Design brings creativity, professionalism, and an elevated guest experience every time.
They’re unique, reliable, and such a great catering partner for any wedding couple. Highly recommend!
As a wedding coordinator, we always know that any of our couples that work with Catered by Design are going to have the most organized experience and some absolutely incredible food and service!! Everyone on their team is so kind and responsive and they really are on top of everything on a wedding day. They are a dream to work with and we highly recommend them!!
Rachel helped us throughout the process and was great! And happy to say the food was just as good at the wedding as it was a the tasting!
The ONLY caterer you should consider
We have absolutely nothing but wonderful things to say about Catered by Design. Rachel was extremely helpful and responsive whenever we had questions. The food was INCREDIBLE and guests from our wedding have told us countless times that the food was to die for. Everything from the cook on the food to the presentation, to the plating was everything we could've wanted for our wedding. If you are looking for a caterer, this is the only one you should even consider. They are phenomenal and you wont be disappointed.
Restaurantji Recommends
Strongly recommended! Catered by Design catered our wedding and it turned out amazing! Everyone loved the food and Rachel + the team were great to work with!
Catered by Design was phenomenal to work with! We worked with Rachel for our tastings and final walk through - she was great! She was prompt, thorough, kind, and thoughtful and also gave us adequate time to discuss the food served in private and then to talk through our feedback. We loved the food on our wedding day (at Bridgeport Art Center) and our guests continue to rave about their dinners! Thank you!
We used Catered by Design for our recent wedding reception at the Evanston Woman's Club, and they were great! They (specifically Erin) were communicative and easy to work with and graciously answered all of our (many) questions. The food was delicious, and we found them to be at a reasonable price point compared to many other caterers. The tasting experience was great as well
Catered by Design served up great food and drinks at an affordable price! They went above and beyond for our bar menu, serving up 3 signature cocktails (with two variants) and a mocktail alongside our open bar. The appetizers, desserts and main course were all delicious! We did specify in the planning that we wanted a nut free wedding, and learned after the fact that one of the desserts had nuts. Fortunately, none of our guests with allergies experienced a reaction. That said, Erin is super personable and a joy to work with, and I'd still recommend them for any couples seeking wedding catering
Catered by Design was the absolute best choice we made for our wedding day. It was the #1 recommended catering caterer by our venue, and we were able to request and work with Erin, who knows our venue well. Erin was a dream to work with throughout the whole planning process. She is organized, timely, and creative. She has an amazing attention to detail and had us think of things we never would have thought of without her. Erin made the planning process stress-free for us with all that she handled on her end. We also had a great experience at our tasting at the Morton Grove office last fall (with lots of leftovers to bring home!). Our guests raved about the food, and the night went off without a hitch. The set-up was perfect, and the day-of staff was friendly and executed everything perfectly. We are so glad we chose Catered by Design!
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