I ordered catering from Fork It Foods for my husband's retirement reception, and overall I was very…read morepleased with the experience. While the additional fees made the total cost a little higher than I had originally budgeted, I felt the food itself was reasonably priced and well worth it. The food was delicious, and all of our guests were very happy with it. Several guests even asked where I had ordered the food from, which says a lot about how much they enjoyed it. The employees were professional, delivering the food on time and setting everything up beautifully. The presentation was elegant and added a special touch to the event. Overall, I would recommend this catering company for special occasions. The quality of the food, excellent service, and attractive setup helped make my husband's reception a memorable celebration.

The food was delicious and the presentation was truly spectacular. Jessica and Kaitlin arrived…read moreexactly when they said they would and quickly set up the space. Our 42 guests were blown away by the food. If you have an event coming up, use Fork it Foods. You will be glad you did.

Talked to Diana on the phone, she seems to be the owner, she was so rude, I gave up and I won't…read moregive her any business.

We used Simply Delicious for a 3-day catered event at our home, splitting up the guests over the 3…read moredays to allow for social distancing space. Rich coached us through the entire planning process during the pandemic and special dietary choices including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and children's tastes. Rich was very responsive whenever we had questions. Service was excellent. SD delivered exactly as planned. Rich and all the servers were friendly and hard working. They made the event worry free.

Once again, I was thrilled to work with Relish Catering! They handle the catering/service at…read morePalatine Hills Golf Course. Matt has always been exceptionally responsive and proactive in understanding our requirements to ensure our event runs smoothly. Drawing from our past events, he offered great recommendations on our order to keep everything on schedule. Timeliness is critical for our outing, and Relish delivered ahead of schedule at every single turn: Check-in: Scheduled for 7:30 AM, but they were fully set up and ready by 7:15 AM. Lunch: Scheduled for 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, but pre-made wraps and chips were completely prepped by 10:45 AM. Post-Round Appetizers: Slated for 1:30 PM, but when our golfers finished early, Relish seamlessly pivoted and was ready for us by 1:00 PM. On top of that, they provided two beverage carts that did a fantastic job supporting our outing throughout the day. Matt, Jake, Maria, and Fabian,  are always an absolute pleasure to work with!

Always excellent food and service. Very large menu to choose from, including full buffet, or you…read morecan create your own buffet

I have enjoyed two events catered by Grill Masters Catering. The food was delicious and the service…read morefriendly and attentive!

We first learned of Ed Kisman and Grill Masters Catering when we attended a surprise birthday party…read morefor our brother-in-law. The food was delicious and well presented. As the Christmas season was approaching, we asked Ed and Grill Masters to cater the Christmas party we hold annually, at our home, for all our employees from On Target Range. Ed, who is personable and friendly, met us at our home, presented several options and was responsive to our preferences. We settled on a menu and made arrangements for a bartender and server. Ed showed up with large chafing dishes, serving platters, bags of ice, evergreens and other décor items to enhance the Christmas "feel" of the buffet line. All was in place, hot and ready before our first guest arrived. Our staff loved everything from appetizers to desserts and the service was impeccable! Consequently, we asked Ed to provide the food and beverage service for a large Crystal Lake Chamber event we hosted at On Target Range. With over 70 Chamber members in attendance, Ed ran the show flawlessly. Again - the food was delicious and the service so professional. We would recommend Ed Kisman and Grill Masters Catering without hesitation. As Chef Ed's card announces, "We Grill U Chill." That perfectly describes the experiences we have had. Judy Claxton and Bo Strom

The variety of menu offerings is great, and each of the ethnic menus are fantastic. Greek, Asian,…read moreAmerican are delicious! I get lots of compliments every time I cater from Greg and his team.

Catering Made Simple Full Transparent Review - BRIDE BEWARE: How This Vendor Nearly Ruined My…read moreWedding (With Proof) LONGER AND FULL REVIEW IS ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE FROM ME and also in video format @blurrybutblooming on TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BLwhwhgft/?mibextid=wwXIfr If I could give zero stars, I would. Catering Made Simple was, without question, the most stressful, unprofessional, and disappointing vendor of my entire wedding. What makes it worse is that the owner chose coercion over accountability -- attempting to pressure me into deleting my review before even agreeing to speak with me. That alone should tell you how they handle their mistakes. I posted multiple public notices tagging them and gave them a deadline -- Friday, September 26 at 12:00 PM -- to reach out and make things right. Despite several attempts, they ignored every one. Planning Failures: Our contract clearly stated a plated dinner, and I provided a detailed color-coded diagram with guest names, allergies, and meal choices weeks in advance. Despite this, staff insisted it was a buffet while we were lined up for our ceremony. I had to walk into the reception in my gown minutes before walking down the aisle to correct them. Because of their confusion and refusal to listen, our ceremony was delayed -- critical time lost as we were already working around rain. Execution Failures: We paid for full cake service, but utensils were missing, and flimsy tools from a décor box labeled "Do not use" were handed to us. Our cake, made by a close friend, was ruined when staff shoved a fragile custom topper -- still in its frame -- into the cake, splitting the top tier. One staff member even called it "cheap." They also failed to provide the highboy table we paid for and placed our cake awkwardly in the back of the dessert table. Guest Service Failures: Staff hovered over tables and repeatedly asked guests if they were finished. My own half-eaten meal was cleared while I was in the restroom, leaving me hungry at my own wedding. When I asked for water, I was escorted to the bar instead of being served. Professionalism & Accountability: My coordinator was harassed to the point of tears, and staff even threatened to pull me aside during the reception to complain about her. The owner, Greg, was present all night, saw me address problems directly, and never once spoke to me or apologized. Instead, he posted defensive public comments and tried to coerce me into removing my review. The only positive: the food was warm, tasty, and as expected from the tasting -- but that's where the good ends. The impact on our wedding was significant: * Our ceremony was delayed. * My coordinator was harassed. * Our cake -- lovingly made by a friend -- was ruined. * Guests felt uncomfortable. * I was left hungry. * The owner refused to take responsibility. To top it all off, I have since been blocked from a major Chicago wedding vendor group -- likely due to a complaint from Catering Made Simple -- instead of them engaging in constructive dialogue. Catering Made Simple failed in planning, execution, professionalism, and accountability. They caused unnecessary stress and ruined key moments of a once-in-a-lifetime day -- and then tried to silence me. Brides and grooms: do not risk your wedding on this company.

An Absolutely Exceptional Experience at Old Towne Hall What…read morean incredible venue and an even more incredible team! When our family needed a place to gather and celebrate the life of a loved one, we wanted somewhere that felt special, welcoming, and memorable. From the moment we walked into Old Towne Hall, we knew we had found exactly that. The charm, character, and rich history of this beautiful building made it unlike any venue we've ever experienced. Learning that it is the oldest operating speakeasy added a unique touch that made the setting feel even more meaningful and memorable. What truly set our experience apart, however, was Ingo and his amazing staff. Planning a Celebration of Life is an emotional journey, and there are so many details to manage while processing the loss of someone you care deeply about. From day one, Ingo treated us with genuine compassion, patience, and professionalism. He sat down with us, listened to our vision, and carefully walked us through every option available. Every little detail mattered to him. He helped us select linens that perfectly matched our invitations, assisted with menu planning, and thoughtfully ensured that every guest with dietary restrictions would be comfortably accommodated. As our RSVP numbers changed, he reassured us repeatedly, "Don't worry, we've got this." And he absolutely meant it. When the day arrived, our family was focused on honoring our loved one and being present with friends and family. Thanks to Ingo and his staff, we never had to worry about a single detail. Everything was handled flawlessly. The entire team was attentive, caring, organized, and always one step ahead. They transformed what could have been an overwhelming day into a beautiful celebration filled with warmth, comfort, and cherished memories. We are beyond grateful for the kindness and care shown to our family. If you're looking for a unique venue with incredible history, outstanding service, and a team that truly cares about making your event special, I cannot recommend Old Towne Hall in Downtown Crystal Lake highly enough. Thank you, Ingo and the entire Old Towne Hall team, for helping us create such a meaningful and memorable celebration for someone we loved so dearly.

Amazing catering job. Staff and chef were fabulous. The food was top notch. The best salmon I ever…read morehad. I would most definitely hire them for all my upcoming events.

We worked with Hearty Boys for our June 2026 wedding and I'm STILL thinking about how amazing they…read moredid. We cannot sing their praises loud enough! Alyson is the absolute best. She is thoughtful, communicative and just so charming! I am gluten free, but Alyson and the whole Hearty Boys crew made sure I had my own gluten free version of every Hors d'oeuvres. We had about 150 guests. Everyone loved the food and the service and they were so accommodating with guests who had restrictions. Wedding decision fatigue is real. Let this be your sign to make the easy decision to choose Hearty Boys! You'll be in wonderful hands!

Hearty Boys did such a fantastic job at our wedding, with the food as well as just consulting on…read morethe event itself. When we did our tasting, we knew pretty quickly they were the top, both because the food was several levels above what we'd tasted with other caterers, and because Derek asked us great questions throughout the tasting to better understand what we needed for our event, and to make great recommendations & help us think through aspects that hadn't even occurred to us yet. We had quite a few people in the weeks after the wedding reach out to say that they've never had better food at a wedding, and that was our experience too! They also staff the event incredibly well, and each of the team members we interacted with was a pro. Definitely add them to your list, and expect them to beat everyone else!

I cannot say better things about Wild Asparagus. I am a self proclaimed "bad bride" - I was so…read moreunaware of what I needed or how to ask for it. Not only did Meg keep us on track, but she genuinely put the most "white glove" touch on every aspect of our experience. The service and coordination were outstanding, but the best part is the one thing we keep hearing post wedding is "that was the best wedding food i've ever had" OR "that didn't even seem like wedding food it was so good". Whether you're a good bride or a bad bride, you will not miss in choosing Wild Asparagus as your caterer! Don't forget their in store frozen selection either :) THANK YOU MEG

I purchased appetizers from the freezer after seeing the piece on WGN. I got the pesto pistachio…read morecheese puffs and the beef Wellington. I wanted to try them out before the holidays. I am so glad I did. The cheese puffs are good and very rich. A layer of crème cheese w pesto sandwiched between like a Parmesan puff pastry. The beef Wellington were small round balls filled with what my husband described as pot roast. I thought it would be a small piece of tenderloin with the duxelles wrapped in puff pastry. The meat was a shaved beef. At $36 a dozen it definitely not worth the money to serve at a party. All in all, I would not buy again. They won't make it to my holiday party! I am sure their catering is wonderful but the individual frozen apps are not worth the drive!

Friendly, good food. Everyone enjoyed it at my book club. I will order from them again.read more

Oh my goodness, I cannot rave about this place enough! They catered a friend's bridal shower and…read moreeach dish was better than the next. From the small bites served during mingling to the end...salad, chicken alfredo pasta, asparagus perfectly prepared, olive tapenade & breads to the dessert...I'm serious, it was all fantastic.