43 Best Caterers near Winnetka

“What an awesome addition to the North Side! Beautiful place to have breakfast, delicious eggs with crème fraiche, chives, parmesan fluff, griddled country bread, we got our son the grilled cheese & I ate most of it. Great ambience, it has a very open feel. We would def come back, thank you 🙏“

“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.“

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

“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“

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“One of my freind was birthday. It was very special day foe him. Because he is going to moving back to his country . We had a little small birthday party for 5of us. Mr. chef Thierry's special menu for dinner was a fantastic and just like a tasting menu!! And Mr. Lopez served us throughout dinner was super super! Everybody was very happy and enjoyed very much! Thanks to all the peoples there who worked that night!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“Great place! The Bagels, Salmon spread, tuna salad and egg white salad are just a few of my favorites here. Everything is amazing and fresh. Staff is friendly and service is fast! Sandwiches are made to order with all the right toppings. Would highly recommend them and they cater too!“

“spicy food, good service and reasonable prices“

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

“Everyone keeps talking about the cakes but everyone has been missing out on the absolutely 5 star cookies! We were able to try these at work, thanks to the absolutely wonderful donation of their products to help share with the community on Friday’s and for this we are so grateful and want to wish you good luck because the taste is wonderful!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I love the pulled pork, the beanless chilli and the pickled salsa! Yum!“

“I go to the Deerfield farmers market every week and just stop here. I have had most of the kinds of pickles as well as the giardinera and must say the quality and love that goes into this food is next level. As i type this I am eating a piece of pizza with large amounts of the new “solar flare “ hot sauce and don’t think I can ever go back to the regular stuff. Thank you Chopping it up Llc and can’t wait to see what you come up with next week. Russ ( the beard guy )“

“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.“

“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.“

“My husband and I planned our wedding at Allegra and they truly went above and beyond! Everything was set up to perfection and food was excellent! Tony, Monica, and the rest of the staff were extremely accommodating and made sure everything went as planned! We couldn’t have asked for a better reception venue!“

“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.“

“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!“

“This is my mom's favorite BBQ place in Chicago and she took me today! I was blown away by the brisket salad I had, along their honey mustard, Chipotle ranch, and ESPECIALLY the homemade Chipotle peach BBQ sauce. The staff is also very friendly and helpful, overall we had a great time with amazing food!!“

“Our daycare recently switched food providers, and while I can’t speak on behalf of the previous company, we’ve definitely noticed a positive difference since the change.

Before, my child was often hungry and tired by pickup time. Now they come home talking about how much they loved lunch and have asked if they can have it again. We've also noticed that they seem to have more energy in the afternoons.

Thank you for caring about what you are feeding our children!“

“My daughter had her wedding at this venue on 8/4/25. From the point of discussing the space, to reviewing the contract, to discussing options, to answering ALL of our questions, to the tasting, to the day of, our event coordinator (not sure that's her specific title) Amanda was nothing short of stellar. She was patient, thorough, and accommodating ensuring that my daughter was comfortable in a very important time of her life. Our event captain (again not sure of her title) Kylie also was amazing -- handling each of our requests quickly and pleasantly. These two ladies are an asset to your company & should be commended for their fantastic work ethic. All the event staff from the bartenders, to servers, to bus boys were pleasant and efficient. The food was delicious as well. Our event was amazing & memorable largely due to the associates we interacted with.“

“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.“

“My mom (Jane) and step dad (Joe) love this place, and take me every time i come up from Evansville, Indiana! Love the food, and the service is amazing!“

“This is a takeout and catering business in Highland Park. The fried chicken, cornbread, cole slaw and corn bread were all very good. The baked beans are the best baked beans I have ever had! They are to die for! Portions are extremely generous. They do good southern food right! Chef Kenny is amazing!“

“Very good service... I highly recommend the place...“

“If I could give more than 5 stars I would, especially having coco as my server. The two times I’ve been she has been so beyond pleasent and welcoming and made me feel so at home, even noticing things like painted nails. Always checking in making sure everything was awesome with a huge warm smile on her face. This place is just absolutely amazing. 10/10 would reccomend!!!“