My wife and I had Ovy’s Signature Catering for our wedding in June. We would like to start off by saying the food was excellent and many of our guests raved about it. We had the short rib, chicken and pasta. Our tasting was very enjoyable and seamless. Ati was very attentive and warm throughout the entire tasting process. Unfortunately, there were a few things that caught us by surprise. During the planning process, we were told that plated, buffet and family style would all be the same price. We quadruple checked this multiple times with them to make sure that this was correct and were reassured every time that it was correct. When the updated final invoice was sent to us (on the day that it was due) there were some discrepancies that caught us off guard. Which included a bill that was almost double the original, us having to pay a large delivery, set up, and take down fee (triple the price every other place we were quoted at) that we were told was that high because of the fact that they have everything ready to go right away and go the extra mile to keep the foods quality. Our food was 45 minutes late and our vendors weren’t fed until the very end, even though we asked multiple times for them to be fed first, which in turn pushed the rest of our timeline back. They also served a guest who was allergic to tree nuts the wrong food and had to take medication to avoid an allergic reaction. Ovy catering is luxury in the wedding industry and should be branded as such. If you’re wanting your guests to say that this is the best wedding food they’ve ever had, go with Ovy but go with caution.
Shannon Yeomans
We had such a great experience working with Ovy and Ati for our non-profit's Annual Fundraising Gala! We held our event at WildmanBT, which the catering staff knew well and worked in very efficiently. We received so much positive feedback from guests about the food - it was flavorful, unique, and served beautifully. Our team is very excited to work with Ovy and Ati again!
Kerry Zepeda
Choosing the Ovy team and our venue of the Fairlie were hands down the best wedding decisions we made. Ovy was incredible from start to finish. They made the planning process easy and straight forward. I appreciate that they are flexible and work with you based on specific nuances you want for the big day. Everyone we worked with was incredibly kind and helpful. Ati is so genuinely warm - he texted us day of wishing us a wonderful day which meant a lot. He also helped with a lot of small planning details since we didn’t have a wedding planner or day of coordinator. He even helped review our booze order from Garfield’s and gave feedback to make sure we had enough for our guests. Chef Ovy is very kind and talented. The food day-of was superb and numerous people told us it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Not to mention, the team was great at accommodating allergies and they had a very tasty vegetarian option too. Nere during the event was so very kind and thoughtful. Her and her team without any prompting helped refill my husband and my drinks and brought us appetizers while we were hungry and waiting for our introduction. They even gave us a to go bag! Don’t hesitate- choose Ovy!! We are so grateful we did.
Jade and Malcolm
Signature Catering by Ovy is truly world-class. We were absolutely blown away by the services they provided for our wedding in April 2025. From start to finish, every step of the journey was exceptional. Our wedding was at Wildman BT, and Signature Catering by Ovy proved to be outstanding collaborators from day one.
When we first reached out, Ati took the time to get to know my partner and me—learning about our backgrounds, culinary goals, and vision for the day. They created a custom menu that beautifully honored my Maryland roots (seafood and crabs) and my partner’s Kansas City roots (barbecue). We had a tasting at their shop, and the food was phenomenal—full of flavor, perfectly executed, and truly exceptional. Honestly, we wondered if they could match that level of quality on the actual wedding day—AND they did, far BEYOND!!
On our wedding day, the food was spectacular! We offered Crab and Shrimp Étouffée, Southern Braised Short Ribs, and Thai Coconut Curry as entrée options. Every guest raved about how delicious everything was—and our guests can be very particular when it comes to food! Beyond the entrées, the hors d’oeuvres and stunning charcuterie table were equally incredible. Signature Catering by Ovy truly delivered THEE best wedding food—period.
We also had late-night snacks—sliders and mac and cheese—which were a huge hit! Seeing our guests dancing and then being handed a slider was so much fun, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Ovy and his team are unbelievably talented; their kitchen skills are second to none.
Their attention to detail extended far beyond the food. One of my cousins, who has a severe Celiac allergy, hadn’t even planned to eat due to previous experiences with cross-contamination. Without us even asking, the catering team made her a completely gluten-free meal and explained how it was prepared to avoid any cross-contact. She was able to enjoy the celebration with everyone else. That level of care and thoughtfulness speaks volumes about this team’s excellence.
Beyond the incredible food, the service was absolutely five-star. Everything was seamless, and the staff was magnificent—attentive, professional, and polished.
A special thank you to Ati, who was incredible to work with from start to finish. He answered every question we had, helped us create our signature cocktails, and guided us through the planning process with kindness, patience, and professionalism. His organization and energy made me feel so much less stressed, and his support truly enhanced our day.
In short: Signature Catering by Ovy, especially in collaboration with our venue team at Wildman BT, made our wedding unforgettable. We will absolutely use their services again. They are top-quality, classy, and absolutely exceptional. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Nina Friedman
We used Signature Catering by Ovy for our wedding in early April (2025). We found them in 2024 after we had an unsatisfactory tasting with a different vendor.
Planning: We worked with Ati to create a menu based on our preferences and they really treated us like royalty at our tasting. They provided lots of mouth watering options and we settled on four appetizers, a salad course, and three entree options. The beet salad is phenomenal! Ati was so generous with his time and got on the phone with us multiple times between the tasting and our wedding to make sure he understood our vision and could coordinate the details. They made our signature drinks and let us bring in the frills that made us happy (like special cherries for cocktails and personalized cocktail napkins).
Wedding: When I tell you this was the best wedding food I have ever had, I'm not kidding. Ovy, who takes over on Wedding Day, is also delightful. We got so many genuine compliments on our food. It was perfectly seasoned, everything came out of the kitchen hot, and service was smooth. I was blown away by the meal I had (short rib with chive mashed potatoes and julienned beets). Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. Service was great - our staff made sure everyone had drinks throughout the evening, that those who had wine during dinner got their fill and they did a good job checking in with people before removing plates (which meant I actually got to eat my meal after chatting with guests during dinner:).
Value: We found the food and service to be an extraordinary value for what they charge!
We will be singing Ati, Ovy, and their staff’s praises for a while. We had so many guests rave about our food. Ati and Ovy are delightful to work with. I would recommend them to anyone looking to have fabulous food at their wedding.
Chloe Mutchler
100 stars! We had a 300 person wedding, and everything went as seamlessly as possible. We loved working with Ovy Signature Catering during our wedding planning process. Ovy's food was incredible, and Ati has excellent communication. We received a ton of compliments on Ovy's food, and will continue to recommend them to friends and family.
Cara Fumagalli
You have many choices when it comes to your wedding day, rest assured, selecting to work with Ovy Signature Catering will be the easiest and best decision you will make. Ovy and Ati go above and beyond to ensure your event is exactly what you want and the food, cocktails and service will be incredible! You know you selected right when your parents, aunts, uncles and friends are giving Ovy hugs and handshakes and thanking him and his team for an incredible dinner experience. Ati is such a pleasure to work with he is always available to answer any questions and help you through your planning process. Several of our guests had particular food allergies which was easily taken care of by Ovy, those individuals were blown away by the accommodations. Nereida and the team's hospitality made all of our guests feel special which was more than we could have asked for on our big day! Everything was a dream come true and we could not have been happier working with Ovy Signature Catering!
Rachael and PJ
We were lucky enough to have Ovy as our caterer for our wedding! From the start, Ati was amazing at communicating every step of the way. Ovy’s team was beyond experienced, not only with serving incredible food, but also coordinating with our venue and other vendors. Definitely not “wedding food”, Ovy goes above and beyond!
Victoria Clifford
We just love Ovy, Ati, and their entire staff. My husband and I knew from our first Zoom meeting with Ati that we had to work with them for our wedding in December 2024. Ovy Signature Catering was recommended to us by our venue.
Ati was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the entire process. He let us know if we have questions about anything while planning our wedding to feel free and ask him. We had never been to a wedding that they catered and when Ati found out, he changed his schedule around so that we would be able to get into a tasting ASAP.
Ati is very in depth about getting to know each couple and what food we grew up with and what our friends and family enjoyed. Ati and Ovy really care about presenting food that is going to appeal to your guests and demonstrates a mix of culture.
Ovy's menus are phenomenal and everything from the appetizers to the desserts was delicious at the tasting. We were so excited that everything tasted just as amazing at our wedding which I know is not the case for everyone.
The team that they brought were so kind and they were constantly checking in on the head table. We had guests with very particular allergies and everyone was very accommodating. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was!
We are so incredibly grateful to Ovy, Ati, and their team. Thank you for making our wedding day truly magical!
Caroline Zee
Ovy and Ati are one of a kind! We worked with them for our December 2024 wedding at WildmanBT and everything was absolutely perfect! They are so incredibly helpful every step of the way and they truly try to alleviate any and all stresses that come with wedding planning! Their process of curating the menu is so unique and really made it a meaningful process trying to blend two cultures into a seamless menu. From the tasting to the execution day of was beyond expectations! The food and experience was so incredible at the tasting that it really made it difficult to narrow down the choices! We ended up with the short rib and thai seafood stew as entrees and everything was just as delicious the day of the wedding as it was during the tasting! Everyone at the wedding was raving about how delicious all the food was (including the serious foodies in the group), even the toddlers/kids devoured their meals! No one could believe that this quality of food was being served at a wedding of over 100 people! The whole dinner service was also seamless, even with many food allergies and special dietary restrictions! Ovy and Ati are truly one of a kind and Chef Ovy creates some of the best food we've ever had! We couldn't recommend them more!
They were amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process. My husband and I come from different cultures and the catering team was able to really showcase that in their dishes - doing both Greek and Ugandan food. We were married at the Chicago Cultural Center and they came with us to tour and give advice on set up, AND helped set the tables on the day of.
Cannot recommend this catering service enough!
Hillary Timlin
Ovy, Ati and team were great to work with for our wedding. The food was delicious and several guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever had! Their level of service and attention to detail was exactly what we were looking for. They were able to follow our non-traditional timeline and the food service went off without a hitch. All of the staff they brought for service were very professional. One of the things we really liked was that we were able to bring 6 additional guests to the tasting where we were able to try a verity of different options. Highly recommend working with them for your wedding!
Grace Garcia
When beginning our wedding planning process last year, our most important vendor was the caterer. My husband and I both come from a Filipino background where the kitchen is always the heart of the home and food is truly a love language. Through extensive research, I stumbled upon Ovy and his team where we were in touch with Ati on the front end. This team is truly a hidden gem, as their online presence is not highly publicized, but if you have the opportunity to hire them for your wedding, we could not recommend them more. As we come from our Filipino background, Ovy and his staff have an incredibly impressive knowledge on ethnic foods and were even able to provide us with options that incorporate our heritage, such as lechon, pansit, and Filipino barbeque. We were absolutely floored when we experienced our tasting at their office in Chicago, as they cooked and treated us as if we were part of their own family.
Our wedding was held at the Brix on the Fox in Carpentersville, IL. We had just over 200 guests and we continue to hear nothing but incredibly raving reviews about the food, hospitality of the servers and bartending staff, and the overall welcoming environment they provided for our day. As this was one of the first encounters of Ovy Catering at the Brix, I was incredibly impressed with how seamless their communication was and how smoothly the entire operation was of our wedding day. We were asked several times by their staff if we needed food, drinks, or any other assistance outside of any catering needs. Their attention to detail is unmatched and it made us so comfortable throughout the entire process. My initial concern when hiring a catering company for our wedding is that the tasting would always taste great, but then the quality of food would be sacrificed on the day of the wedding due to the volume of guests. This was not the case at all with Ovy and his team, but rather quite the opposite. The hor d'oeurves, dinner, and sweets tasted even better and looked just as beautiful as well. I will never forget looking out from our sweetheart table and seeing the servers interact with our guests and it's moments like these that truly make your wedding day so special, when a vendor does not feel like "just an employee" but rather an extension of family in the room.
If you do have the opportunity to work with Ovy Signature Catering, please do not hesitate to. They are truly such a genuine team of loving, hard-working, attentive, individuals who provide incredibly magical food, drinks, and service for couple's special days. We will never forget Ovy, Ati, and the entire team as we continue into our marriage and we will forever be grateful that fate brought us together to make such a beautiful day! Thank you guys again from the bottom of our hearts, you all are an incredibly special team! God bless all of you!
Eric Trapp
We could not have picked any better than Ovy Signature Catering to feed us, our family and our friends on our wedding day. First of all, their food is phenomenal. It was clear from the tasting that it was the best, most delicious and made-with-care food we've ever had for a wedding/banquet/event like this. They make amazing dishes and are flexible to work with your budget, dietary restrictions and food preferences (we asked if we could switch out the chicken breasts for chicken thighs instead; they said "not a problem"). They also like to take who the couple are as people, their upbringing, their favorite foods and flavors, and incorporate them into possible menu offerings. It makes their food and services so personal, and also ensures that you both LOVE the food you serve the guests and feel that it represents you in a special way.
It seems very obvious to give these compliments, but the above example truly shows just how compassionate Ovy, Ati and their team are in ensuring that you are treated with care, respect and are celebrated from our very first phone call with them all the way until the final piece of dessert is served. They are a wonderful caterer and anyone would be lucky to work with them. Get your requests in, they book up fast!
Katie Damm
I can’t recommend Ovy and his team enough - they executed my wedding absolutely flawlessly and I’ve had no less than 15 people tell me it’s the best food they’ve had at a wedding. Working with them is one of the best decisions I made.
It was really important to me to find caterers that would work with us to design a creative menu, deliver an elevated dining experience, have transparent pricing and be able to cater to allergies (we had a guest with extreme peanut/treenut with cross contamination reactions). We worked with Ati from the initial call and he truly felt like an extension of us. It was immediately clear he understood the assignment when he delivered the drafted menu which we wanted to be inspired by our favorite food from Spain. The tasting experience blew our minds. My mother in law was so so impressed.
Fast forward to the weeks leading up to the wedding and Ati was the most communicative and responsive. He even helped me make some decisions on what signature cocktails we should offer based on his expertise - he was literally happy to consult on anything I needed an opinion on.
The day ran flawlessly. All of the event staff were professional, attentive and fun! Service was quick and everything came out hot. I have no idea how they managed this for 170 people but it was truly magical. We did a taco bar for late night snack that was unreal. They even sliced and created a tres leches cake and coffee bar.
I cannot say enough good things about the whole experience. I will recommend Ovy, Ati and team to anyone who will listen. If you truly want fantastic food with ZERO worry and beautiful service hurry and get in touch with them. You won’t regret it!
My wife and I had Ovy’s Signature Catering for our wedding in June. We would like to start off by saying the food was excellent and many of our guests raved about it. We had the short rib, chicken and pasta. Our tasting was very enjoyable and seamless. Ati was very attentive and warm throughout the entire tasting process. Unfortunately, there were a few things that caught us by surprise. During the planning process, we were told that plated, buffet and family style would all be the same price. We quadruple checked this multiple times with them to make sure that this was correct and were reassured every time that it was correct. When the updated final invoice was sent to us (on the day that it was due) there were some discrepancies that caught us off guard. Which included a bill that was almost double the original, us having to pay a large delivery, set up, and take down fee (triple the price every other place we were quoted at) that we were told was that high because of the fact that they have everything ready to go right away and go the extra mile to keep the foods quality. Our food was 45 minutes late and our vendors weren’t fed until the very end, even though we asked multiple times for them to be fed first, which in turn pushed the rest of our timeline back. They also served a guest who was allergic to tree nuts the wrong food and had to take medication to avoid an allergic reaction. Ovy catering is luxury in the wedding industry and should be branded as such. If you’re wanting your guests to say that this is the best wedding food they’ve ever had, go with Ovy but go with caution.
We had such a great experience working with Ovy and Ati for our non-profit's Annual Fundraising Gala! We held our event at WildmanBT, which the catering staff knew well and worked in very efficiently. We received so much positive feedback from guests about the food - it was flavorful, unique, and served beautifully. Our team is very excited to work with Ovy and Ati again!
Choosing the Ovy team and our venue of the Fairlie were hands down the best wedding decisions we made. Ovy was incredible from start to finish. They made the planning process easy and straight forward. I appreciate that they are flexible and work with you based on specific nuances you want for the big day. Everyone we worked with was incredibly kind and helpful. Ati is so genuinely warm - he texted us day of wishing us a wonderful day which meant a lot. He also helped with a lot of small planning details since we didn’t have a wedding planner or day of coordinator. He even helped review our booze order from Garfield’s and gave feedback to make sure we had enough for our guests. Chef Ovy is very kind and talented. The food day-of was superb and numerous people told us it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Not to mention, the team was great at accommodating allergies and they had a very tasty vegetarian option too. Nere during the event was so very kind and thoughtful. Her and her team without any prompting helped refill my husband and my drinks and brought us appetizers while we were hungry and waiting for our introduction. They even gave us a to go bag! Don’t hesitate- choose Ovy!! We are so grateful we did.
Signature Catering by Ovy is truly world-class. We were absolutely blown away by the services they provided for our wedding in April 2025. From start to finish, every step of the journey was exceptional. Our wedding was at Wildman BT, and Signature Catering by Ovy proved to be outstanding collaborators from day one.
When we first reached out, Ati took the time to get to know my partner and me—learning about our backgrounds, culinary goals, and vision for the day. They created a custom menu that beautifully honored my Maryland roots (seafood and crabs) and my partner’s Kansas City roots (barbecue). We had a tasting at their shop, and the food was phenomenal—full of flavor, perfectly executed, and truly exceptional. Honestly, we wondered if they could match that level of quality on the actual wedding day—AND they did, far BEYOND!!
On our wedding day, the food was spectacular! We offered Crab and Shrimp Étouffée, Southern Braised Short Ribs, and Thai Coconut Curry as entrée options. Every guest raved about how delicious everything was—and our guests can be very particular when it comes to food! Beyond the entrées, the hors d’oeuvres and stunning charcuterie table were equally incredible. Signature Catering by Ovy truly delivered THEE best wedding food—period.
We also had late-night snacks—sliders and mac and cheese—which were a huge hit! Seeing our guests dancing and then being handed a slider was so much fun, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Ovy and his team are unbelievably talented; their kitchen skills are second to none.
Their attention to detail extended far beyond the food. One of my cousins, who has a severe Celiac allergy, hadn’t even planned to eat due to previous experiences with cross-contamination. Without us even asking, the catering team made her a completely gluten-free meal and explained how it was prepared to avoid any cross-contact. She was able to enjoy the celebration with everyone else. That level of care and thoughtfulness speaks volumes about this team’s excellence.
Beyond the incredible food, the service was absolutely five-star. Everything was seamless, and the staff was magnificent—attentive, professional, and polished.
A special thank you to Ati, who was incredible to work with from start to finish. He answered every question we had, helped us create our signature cocktails, and guided us through the planning process with kindness, patience, and professionalism. His organization and energy made me feel so much less stressed, and his support truly enhanced our day.
In short: Signature Catering by Ovy, especially in collaboration with our venue team at Wildman BT, made our wedding unforgettable. We will absolutely use their services again. They are top-quality, classy, and absolutely exceptional. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
We used Signature Catering by Ovy for our wedding in early April (2025). We found them in 2024 after we had an unsatisfactory tasting with a different vendor.
Planning: We worked with Ati to create a menu based on our preferences and they really treated us like royalty at our tasting. They provided lots of mouth watering options and we settled on four appetizers, a salad course, and three entree options. The beet salad is phenomenal! Ati was so generous with his time and got on the phone with us multiple times between the tasting and our wedding to make sure he understood our vision and could coordinate the details. They made our signature drinks and let us bring in the frills that made us happy (like special cherries for cocktails and personalized cocktail napkins).
Wedding: When I tell you this was the best wedding food I have ever had, I'm not kidding. Ovy, who takes over on Wedding Day, is also delightful. We got so many genuine compliments on our food. It was perfectly seasoned, everything came out of the kitchen hot, and service was smooth. I was blown away by the meal I had (short rib with chive mashed potatoes and julienned beets). Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. Service was great - our staff made sure everyone had drinks throughout the evening, that those who had wine during dinner got their fill and they did a good job checking in with people before removing plates (which meant I actually got to eat my meal after chatting with guests during dinner:).
Value: We found the food and service to be an extraordinary value for what they charge!
We will be singing Ati, Ovy, and their staff’s praises for a while. We had so many guests rave about our food. Ati and Ovy are delightful to work with. I would recommend them to anyone looking to have fabulous food at their wedding.
100 stars! We had a 300 person wedding, and everything went as seamlessly as possible. We loved working with Ovy Signature Catering during our wedding planning process. Ovy's food was incredible, and Ati has excellent communication. We received a ton of compliments on Ovy's food, and will continue to recommend them to friends and family.
You have many choices when it comes to your wedding day, rest assured, selecting to work with Ovy Signature Catering will be the easiest and best decision you will make. Ovy and Ati go above and beyond to ensure your event is exactly what you want and the food, cocktails and service will be incredible! You know you selected right when your parents, aunts, uncles and friends are giving Ovy hugs and handshakes and thanking him and his team for an incredible dinner experience. Ati is such a pleasure to work with he is always available to answer any questions and help you through your planning process. Several of our guests had particular food allergies which was easily taken care of by Ovy, those individuals were blown away by the accommodations. Nereida and the team's hospitality made all of our guests feel special which was more than we could have asked for on our big day! Everything was a dream come true and we could not have been happier working with Ovy Signature Catering!
We were lucky enough to have Ovy as our caterer for our wedding! From the start, Ati was amazing at communicating every step of the way. Ovy’s team was beyond experienced, not only with serving incredible food, but also coordinating with our venue and other vendors. Definitely not “wedding food”, Ovy goes above and beyond!
We just love Ovy, Ati, and their entire staff. My husband and I knew from our first Zoom meeting with Ati that we had to work with them for our wedding in December 2024. Ovy Signature Catering was recommended to us by our venue.
Ati was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the entire process. He let us know if we have questions about anything while planning our wedding to feel free and ask him. We had never been to a wedding that they catered and when Ati found out, he changed his schedule around so that we would be able to get into a tasting ASAP.
Ati is very in depth about getting to know each couple and what food we grew up with and what our friends and family enjoyed. Ati and Ovy really care about presenting food that is going to appeal to your guests and demonstrates a mix of culture.
Ovy's menus are phenomenal and everything from the appetizers to the desserts was delicious at the tasting. We were so excited that everything tasted just as amazing at our wedding which I know is not the case for everyone.
The team that they brought were so kind and they were constantly checking in on the head table. We had guests with very particular allergies and everyone was very accommodating. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was!
We are so incredibly grateful to Ovy, Ati, and their team. Thank you for making our wedding day truly magical!
Ovy and Ati are one of a kind! We worked with them for our December 2024 wedding at WildmanBT and everything was absolutely perfect! They are so incredibly helpful every step of the way and they truly try to alleviate any and all stresses that come with wedding planning! Their process of curating the menu is so unique and really made it a meaningful process trying to blend two cultures into a seamless menu. From the tasting to the execution day of was beyond expectations! The food and experience was so incredible at the tasting that it really made it difficult to narrow down the choices! We ended up with the short rib and thai seafood stew as entrees and everything was just as delicious the day of the wedding as it was during the tasting! Everyone at the wedding was raving about how delicious all the food was (including the serious foodies in the group), even the toddlers/kids devoured their meals! No one could believe that this quality of food was being served at a wedding of over 100 people! The whole dinner service was also seamless, even with many food allergies and special dietary restrictions! Ovy and Ati are truly one of a kind and Chef Ovy creates some of the best food we've ever had! We couldn't recommend them more!
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They were amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process. My husband and I come from different cultures and the catering team was able to really showcase that in their dishes - doing both Greek and Ugandan food.
We were married at the Chicago Cultural Center and they came with us to tour and give advice on set up, AND helped set the tables on the day of.
Cannot recommend this catering service enough!
Ovy, Ati and team were great to work with for our wedding. The food was delicious and several guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever had! Their level of service and attention to detail was exactly what we were looking for. They were able to follow our non-traditional timeline and the food service went off without a hitch. All of the staff they brought for service were very professional. One of the things we really liked was that we were able to bring 6 additional guests to the tasting where we were able to try a verity of different options. Highly recommend working with them for your wedding!
When beginning our wedding planning process last year, our most important vendor was the caterer. My husband and I both come from a Filipino background where the kitchen is always the heart of the home and food is truly a love language. Through extensive research, I stumbled upon Ovy and his team where we were in touch with Ati on the front end. This team is truly a hidden gem, as their online presence is not highly publicized, but if you have the opportunity to hire them for your wedding, we could not recommend them more. As we come from our Filipino background, Ovy and his staff have an incredibly impressive knowledge on ethnic foods and were even able to provide us with options that incorporate our heritage, such as lechon, pansit, and Filipino barbeque. We were absolutely floored when we experienced our tasting at their office in Chicago, as they cooked and treated us as if we were part of their own family.
Our wedding was held at the Brix on the Fox in Carpentersville, IL. We had just over 200 guests and we continue to hear nothing but incredibly raving reviews about the food, hospitality of the servers and bartending staff, and the overall welcoming environment they provided for our day. As this was one of the first encounters of Ovy Catering at the Brix, I was incredibly impressed with how seamless their communication was and how smoothly the entire operation was of our wedding day. We were asked several times by their staff if we needed food, drinks, or any other assistance outside of any catering needs. Their attention to detail is unmatched and it made us so comfortable throughout the entire process. My initial concern when hiring a catering company for our wedding is that the tasting would always taste great, but then the quality of food would be sacrificed on the day of the wedding due to the volume of guests. This was not the case at all with Ovy and his team, but rather quite the opposite. The hor d'oeurves, dinner, and sweets tasted even better and looked just as beautiful as well. I will never forget looking out from our sweetheart table and seeing the servers interact with our guests and it's moments like these that truly make your wedding day so special, when a vendor does not feel like "just an employee" but rather an extension of family in the room.
If you do have the opportunity to work with Ovy Signature Catering, please do not hesitate to. They are truly such a genuine team of loving, hard-working, attentive, individuals who provide incredibly magical food, drinks, and service for couple's special days. We will never forget Ovy, Ati, and the entire team as we continue into our marriage and we will forever be grateful that fate brought us together to make such a beautiful day! Thank you guys again from the bottom of our hearts, you all are an incredibly special team! God bless all of you!
We could not have picked any better than Ovy Signature Catering to feed us, our family and our friends on our wedding day. First of all, their food is phenomenal. It was clear from the tasting that it was the best, most delicious and made-with-care food we've ever had for a wedding/banquet/event like this. They make amazing dishes and are flexible to work with your budget, dietary restrictions and food preferences (we asked if we could switch out the chicken breasts for chicken thighs instead; they said "not a problem"). They also like to take who the couple are as people, their upbringing, their favorite foods and flavors, and incorporate them into possible menu offerings. It makes their food and services so personal, and also ensures that you both LOVE the food you serve the guests and feel that it represents you in a special way.
It seems very obvious to give these compliments, but the above example truly shows just how compassionate Ovy, Ati and their team are in ensuring that you are treated with care, respect and are celebrated from our very first phone call with them all the way until the final piece of dessert is served. They are a wonderful caterer and anyone would be lucky to work with them. Get your requests in, they book up fast!
I can’t recommend Ovy and his team enough - they executed my wedding absolutely flawlessly and I’ve had no less than 15 people tell me it’s the best food they’ve had at a wedding. Working with them is one of the best decisions I made.
It was really important to me to find caterers that would work with us to design a creative menu, deliver an elevated dining experience, have transparent pricing and be able to cater to allergies (we had a guest with extreme peanut/treenut with cross contamination reactions). We worked with Ati from the initial call and he truly felt like an extension of us. It was immediately clear he understood the assignment when he delivered the drafted menu which we wanted to be inspired by our favorite food from Spain. The tasting experience blew our minds. My mother in law was so so impressed.
Fast forward to the weeks leading up to the wedding and Ati was the most communicative and responsive. He even helped me make some decisions on what signature cocktails we should offer based on his expertise - he was literally happy to consult on anything I needed an opinion on.
The day ran flawlessly. All of the event staff were professional, attentive and fun! Service was quick and everything came out hot. I have no idea how they managed this for 170 people but it was truly magical. We did a taco bar for late night snack that was unreal. They even sliced and created a tres leches cake and coffee bar.
I cannot say enough good things about the whole experience. I will recommend Ovy, Ati and team to anyone who will listen. If you truly want fantastic food with ZERO worry and beautiful service hurry and get in touch with them. You won’t regret it!
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