We worked with Erin for our wedding and everything was amazing. She was on top of all of the details and the staff at the wedding was outstanding including Laura who was in charge day of. Everyone at the wedding was raving about the food. Thank you so much for everything you and your staff did.
Erin Lappe
Catered By Design was our wedding reception caterer last month. They were professional, kind, and helpful. The food was great and so was the level of attention by the entire staff. Our guests had a wonderful dining experience thanks to them, and we are so grateful that they helped to make our day so special and run so smoothly.
Alison Brodhacker
I am Goldstone Financial Group's Client Concierge and we held a client appreciation event at the Barrington White House last week & are very happy with the service/cuisine Catered by Design provided. It was a pleasure to coordinate this event with Rachel, their catering sales specialist, as they had many options and offerings. I appreciated her quick & detailed replies to our questions/ requests. On the day of, the catering team captain, Laura & staff were phenomenal as was the food! They were kind, accommodating, gracious & professional. No one went hungry & all of our guests left happy. We couldn't ask for a better experience & look forward to working with them again.BTW - The gals in the office loved the brie & raspberry bites the best and the cannoli bar was also a complete hit!
Danielle Smith
We used CBD for our wedding. They were amazing. Rachel was super easy to work with and communication was great. We loved the tasting and the food on the big day was just as good. We had many guests tell us how much they enjoyed their food. Would use them again!
Ken
We used Catered by Design for our wedding at the Harold Washington Library. We highly recommend their services. Not only was their food good, they accommodated us to by allowing a Malaysian restaurant to set up a dinner station as well. We could not have had our multicultural wedding without them.The catering and bar staff were also great the day of the wedding; they made sure we as the bride and groom were taken care of. Rachel was lovely to work with, nothing but professional and kind.Please consider using their services for your wedding.
Robert Clark
Went to a Grand opening at Walsh Academy in Niles and Catered by Design provided the catering/food. I tried a few things and everything was fresh and delicious. The sandwiches were fantastic! Highly recommend this local gem.
Heather Warthen
We worked with Catered by Design to hold a farewell luncheon and they really elevated the experience for our associates. From the initial proposal to the day-of execution, Sam and his team really did a fantastic job. The reactions as associates saw the salad display was something I will never forget. Everyone raved about the food and the set-up. Thank you for going above and beyond to make this luncheon so memorable!
Brian Robinson
Catered by Design is absolutely amazing in every way measurable! I worked with Rachel who is a wonderful consultant. I truly appreciate how patient she was with me and all of the guidance she gave me to help make my event memorable. Laura and her team were amazing on site. My guests are still talking about Catered By Design. From the professionalism to the quality of the food. They brought everything I needed, I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I cannot wait to work with them again. They made my event, a special and memorable one!
Morgan Sprague
From the staff to the food, Catered by Design deserves more than 5 stars. We used them for our wedding reception of ~215 guests. Rachel was detail oriented and personalized our experience from the initial food tasting. Even our tiniest critique was taken into account. It felt like we received the attention of a personalized chef while choosing our menu. They asked us about details down to what flavored water we'd like as the bride and groom. The food was executed with all of our initial edits at the next tasting. At the wedding, the staff was professional and attentive. Rachel attended our final vendor meeting to ensure her team knew all the details of the night. Dinner was served in a timely fashion and piping hot. Each one of my guests commented how amazing the food and mini dessert bar was. Without a doubt, I will be using Catered by Design for any big event I have in the future.
Kait
Look no further for THE best catering service. We worked with Rachel and her team for our wedding! The experience was phenomenal. Her team and her provided superior customer service that delighted, surprised, and made our wedding a seamless reality.When we had our tasting, Rachel customized the menu's dishes and appetizers to meet our requests. During the day of, her team not only was serving and cooking delicious food, which all of our guests raved about, but her team also flipped one of the room's at our venue 3x (as we had 2 ceremonies and a rehearsal).Rachel was always quick to respond to our emails and very detail oriented, by bringing up details we hadn't even considered but glad that she did. There were a couple last minute changes, which I was also not expecting, but Rachel and her team handled them with grace. Whether it be a wedding or any other occasion, go with Catered by Design, as they will not disappoint.
We contracted Catered by Design (CBD) to provide catering services (appetizers, entrees, desserts, late night snacks) for our outdoor wedding at The Grove - Redfield Estate in August 2023. We could not have been more pleased with how everything turned out, and we were 100% satisfied with the food and service provided by CBD. The entrees were superb and beautifully presented on each plate. We commend all the effort and time Matt Gray put in to make our wedding day truly special. I would highly recommend CBD for any our your catering needs.
Julie Strickland
Heading into wedding planning, I did not full appreciate how many parts of your wedding a caterer would be involved in. From designing the event layout for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, setting the decor tone with our rentals and linens, helping the days timeline run smoothly, to providing the folks that interact with all of your guests - a wedding caterer is responsible for so much beyond the food! Catered by Design was flawless across the board. Rachel was a dream to work with from our tasting, our venue walk through, to emails and calls week of. And the team at our event night of (at Bridgeport Art Center, Skyline Loft) took such good care of us! From making the food look beautiful, serving all of our guests including many with food allergies and dietary restrictions, to offering to grab me and my husband drinks so we could keep mingling with guests, I couldn't recommend Catered by Design more. Great service, so many food options, including custom orders - I am so grateful they were part of our big day!
Rachel Pierce
My partner and I are true food people, and we couldn't have been happier with the culinary delights provided by the CBD team at our wedding! Their meticulous attention to detail and exceptional communication skills truly set them apart. From the appetizers to the sweet treats, every aspect of the meal was outstanding, and our guests are still raving about it!We want to extend a massive shout-out to Rachel, who not only exceeded our expectations but also patiently handled our numerous questions and random requests. We wholeheartedly recommend Catered by Design for your special event or day!
Christian Luse
Catered By Design truly exceeded our expectations at The Luse Companies' 100th Anniversary party! With 250 guests gathered on the 99th Floor of the iconic Willis Tower, we needed exceptional catering, and they delivered flawlessly.From the moment we began planning, their team demonstrated unmatched professionalism and attention to detail. The food selection was exquisite, offering a delightful array of flavors that left our guests raving about every dish. The presentation was equally impressive, adding a touch of elegance to the event.The staff's service was impeccable, ensuring that every guest felt well taken care of throughout the evening. Their seamless coordination made our celebration feel effortless.Catered By Design played an integral role in making this milestone event a resounding success. We couldn't be happier with their service, and we highly recommend them for any occasion. Thank you for making our 100th Anniversary party at the Willis Tower an unforgettable experience!
Amy Westrick
We used Catered By Design for our wedding this past weekend and I am still hearing from guests how delicious the food was. I cannot thank Rachel and her team enough for their attention to detail - the passed appetizers were a huge hit and all the entrees were warm and tasty. The CBD team cut and served our cake as well as our late night bites - allowing us to not have to worry about a thing. They truly kept the night moving and I cannot thank them enough!Special shoutout to Rachel as she was our main contact at CBD over our past 2 years of planning and I cannot say enough good things about her - thank you!!!
We worked with Erin for our wedding and everything was amazing. She was on top of all of the details and the staff at the wedding was outstanding including Laura who was in charge day of. Everyone at the wedding was raving about the food. Thank you so much for everything you and your staff did.
Catered By Design was our wedding reception caterer last month. They were professional, kind, and helpful. The food was great and so was the level of attention by the entire staff. Our guests had a wonderful dining experience thanks to them, and we are so grateful that they helped to make our day so special and run so smoothly.
I am Goldstone Financial Group's Client Concierge and we held a client appreciation event at the Barrington White House last week & are very happy with the service/cuisine Catered by Design provided. It was a pleasure to coordinate this event with Rachel, their catering sales specialist, as they had many options and offerings. I appreciated her quick & detailed replies to our questions/ requests. On the day of, the catering team captain, Laura & staff were phenomenal as was the food! They were kind, accommodating, gracious & professional. No one went hungry & all of our guests left happy. We couldn't ask for a better experience & look forward to working with them again.BTW - The gals in the office loved the brie & raspberry bites the best and the cannoli bar was also a complete hit!
We used CBD for our wedding. They were amazing. Rachel was super easy to work with and communication was great. We loved the tasting and the food on the big day was just as good. We had many guests tell us how much they enjoyed their food. Would use them again!
We used Catered by Design for our wedding at the Harold Washington Library. We highly recommend their services. Not only was their food good, they accommodated us to by allowing a Malaysian restaurant to set up a dinner station as well. We could not have had our multicultural wedding without them.The catering and bar staff were also great the day of the wedding; they made sure we as the bride and groom were taken care of. Rachel was lovely to work with, nothing but professional and kind.Please consider using their services for your wedding.
Went to a Grand opening at Walsh Academy in Niles and Catered by Design provided the catering/food. I tried a few things and everything was fresh and delicious. The sandwiches were fantastic! Highly recommend this local gem.
We worked with Catered by Design to hold a farewell luncheon and they really elevated the experience for our associates. From the initial proposal to the day-of execution, Sam and his team really did a fantastic job. The reactions as associates saw the salad display was something I will never forget. Everyone raved about the food and the set-up. Thank you for going above and beyond to make this luncheon so memorable!
Catered by Design is absolutely amazing in every way measurable! I worked with Rachel who is a wonderful consultant. I truly appreciate how patient she was with me and all of the guidance she gave me to help make my event memorable. Laura and her team were amazing on site. My guests are still talking about Catered By Design. From the professionalism to the quality of the food. They brought everything I needed, I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I cannot wait to work with them again. They made my event, a special and memorable one!
From the staff to the food, Catered by Design deserves more than 5 stars. We used them for our wedding reception of ~215 guests. Rachel was detail oriented and personalized our experience from the initial food tasting. Even our tiniest critique was taken into account. It felt like we received the attention of a personalized chef while choosing our menu. They asked us about details down to what flavored water we'd like as the bride and groom. The food was executed with all of our initial edits at the next tasting. At the wedding, the staff was professional and attentive. Rachel attended our final vendor meeting to ensure her team knew all the details of the night. Dinner was served in a timely fashion and piping hot. Each one of my guests commented how amazing the food and mini dessert bar was. Without a doubt, I will be using Catered by Design for any big event I have in the future.
Look no further for THE best catering service. We worked with Rachel and her team for our wedding! The experience was phenomenal. Her team and her provided superior customer service that delighted, surprised, and made our wedding a seamless reality.When we had our tasting, Rachel customized the menu's dishes and appetizers to meet our requests. During the day of, her team not only was serving and cooking delicious food, which all of our guests raved about, but her team also flipped one of the room's at our venue 3x (as we had 2 ceremonies and a rehearsal).Rachel was always quick to respond to our emails and very detail oriented, by bringing up details we hadn't even considered but glad that she did. There were a couple last minute changes, which I was also not expecting, but Rachel and her team handled them with grace. Whether it be a wedding or any other occasion, go with Catered by Design, as they will not disappoint.
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We contracted Catered by Design (CBD) to provide catering services (appetizers, entrees, desserts, late night snacks) for our outdoor wedding at The Grove - Redfield Estate in August 2023. We could not have been more pleased with how everything turned out, and we were 100% satisfied with the food and service provided by CBD. The entrees were superb and beautifully presented on each plate. We commend all the effort and time Matt Gray put in to make our wedding day truly special. I would highly recommend CBD for any our your catering needs.
Heading into wedding planning, I did not full appreciate how many parts of your wedding a caterer would be involved in. From designing the event layout for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, setting the decor tone with our rentals and linens, helping the days timeline run smoothly, to providing the folks that interact with all of your guests - a wedding caterer is responsible for so much beyond the food! Catered by Design was flawless across the board. Rachel was a dream to work with from our tasting, our venue walk through, to emails and calls week of. And the team at our event night of (at Bridgeport Art Center, Skyline Loft) took such good care of us! From making the food look beautiful, serving all of our guests including many with food allergies and dietary restrictions, to offering to grab me and my husband drinks so we could keep mingling with guests, I couldn't recommend Catered by Design more. Great service, so many food options, including custom orders - I am so grateful they were part of our big day!
My partner and I are true food people, and we couldn't have been happier with the culinary delights provided by the CBD team at our wedding! Their meticulous attention to detail and exceptional communication skills truly set them apart. From the appetizers to the sweet treats, every aspect of the meal was outstanding, and our guests are still raving about it!We want to extend a massive shout-out to Rachel, who not only exceeded our expectations but also patiently handled our numerous questions and random requests. We wholeheartedly recommend Catered by Design for your special event or day!
Catered By Design truly exceeded our expectations at The Luse Companies' 100th Anniversary party! With 250 guests gathered on the 99th Floor of the iconic Willis Tower, we needed exceptional catering, and they delivered flawlessly.From the moment we began planning, their team demonstrated unmatched professionalism and attention to detail. The food selection was exquisite, offering a delightful array of flavors that left our guests raving about every dish. The presentation was equally impressive, adding a touch of elegance to the event.The staff's service was impeccable, ensuring that every guest felt well taken care of throughout the evening. Their seamless coordination made our celebration feel effortless.Catered By Design played an integral role in making this milestone event a resounding success. We couldn't be happier with their service, and we highly recommend them for any occasion. Thank you for making our 100th Anniversary party at the Willis Tower an unforgettable experience!
We used Catered By Design for our wedding this past weekend and I am still hearing from guests how delicious the food was. I cannot thank Rachel and her team enough for their attention to detail - the passed appetizers were a huge hit and all the entrees were warm and tasty. The CBD team cut and served our cake as well as our late night bites - allowing us to not have to worry about a thing. They truly kept the night moving and I cannot thank them enough!Special shoutout to Rachel as she was our main contact at CBD over our past 2 years of planning and I cannot say enough good things about her - thank you!!!