Catered By Design just catered my wedding on May 9th and the job they did was spectacular!…read more Starting with having a menu for an Afternoon Tea that was exactly what I wanted--the food was delicious, all details were handled efficiently, the onsite staff was attentive and friendly. The planning rep was just so great--patient, supportive and knew to cover every angle. If I ever need to cater another event, Catered By Design will be my first call!

A quickie. My pal's Son got married here and Catered by…read moreDesign...Catered! Maybe the BEST wedding meal I ever et. Decent Salad, Sirloin Steak, Grilled Asparagus. All top notch and tasty. They weren't skimpy on pouring the decent table Wine, either. Alert and helpful service. There was a fab sweet table, but I was informed C.B.D. wasn't the source.

First time trying this restaurant. We got the platter, so we had a chance to trying a lot…read more Everything - I mean everything - was delicious. The servers were pleasant. Can't wait until the inside is open . At that point , I'll return .

Perfect meal on a warm Sunday afternoon. We ventured up to Evanston to get out of the city and do…read moresome exploring. Ultimately stopped in at Soul and Smoke for some BBQ. This is the flagship location which is being converted into a full restaurant. On this occasion there was inside dining and some outside dining available. We ordered inside and then our food was brought outside. We got the meat sample and the side samplers. Both were tasty. My favorites were the brisket, cornbread, apple slaw with the pulled pork and even the Mac and Cheese was hitting. The spice on the gumbo was good but I needed the temperature to be hotter. I will say that was only negative feedback, I felt the food was not warm enough. Overall, I enjoyed the food and the service. We were pleasantly surprised by the craft cocktails and wine available for purchase. The craft cocktails are really delicious and couldn't believe that you get a little bit bang for your buck. Again, I would highlight the flavor on the meat. The brisket didn't need anything to be added to it. I also enjoyed the smoked jalapeño sausage. A special bonus is that they sold Brown Sugar bakery cake. We got the caramel cake and it was good. Next time I'm getting my own slice of cake and I am not sharing half with my husband because I only ended up getting one/fourth of the cake.

Truely a gem of a catering company! I have used them for years on different occasions and without…read moreexception someone asks, "who provided the food?" The food is always fresh and delicious. Fun and unique displays that add to the event. The staff is professional and terrific to work with. Give them your budget and let them do their thing...

Foodstuffs did an amazing job on our recent event. Working with Brendan on the proposal was as…read moreeasy as it gets - first proposal was perfect and under budget - unheard of! The quality of food and display was elevated and beautiful and the service staff was delightful. Truly an amazing experience. They will have all of my catering business going forward!

Just average food. Not memorable and could be attractive due to its location in Wilmetteread more

I enjoyed the appetizers today at a memorial for a dear friend. Their appetizers were fabulous…read more Everything was fresh and inventive. The chicken skewers wer crispy outside and tender and juicy inside. The goatcheese on crostini was fabulous. I don't live in the area, but woud highly recommend them for any event.

My husband and I chose The Caterist as the caterer for our wedding reception and we couldn't be…read moremore pleased. From the very beginning with our tasting, Erin from their team was incredibly responsive to our questions and concerns and so easy to work with. On the day of the wedding, the servers and bartenders were all friendly and helpful. Now the important part: the food was amazing. So many guests at our wedding came up to us raving about the food. Entrees were well seasoned and the portions were generous, and the desserts on our dessert table were also very tasty, with a lot of variety. Overall, would definitely recommend working with the Caterist for your wedding!

The Caterist provided exceptional service for our fundraising event at the Evanston History Center…read more We received positive reviews on the food tasting wonderful. As an event organizer, I also appreciated how easy it was to work with their team during planning and on the event day. Their staff was friendly and all smiles which makes such a difference for guests.

I used Chef Paul catering for a banquet dinner and I was very happy with everything. The food was…read moredelicious and delivery was on time and set up was done very quick. All who attended the banquet told me how much they enjoyed the dinner. I am sure we will use them again next year.

We had a great experience working with Tricia and the team at Chef Paul Catering for our event…read more Throughout the planning process, Tricia was incredibly patient and accommodating as we went through multiple rounds of menu changes while finalizing the details. On the day of the event, she was professional, attentive, and willing to help with whatever we needed. The food was great as well, and we would absolutely recommend and work with Chef Paul Catering again in the future.

Chef was accommodating! She assisted in setup following a…read moretimely delivery! Food was plentiful and delicious! Would not hesitate to use her again!

Spent an hour with Portia developing my food order and secured my wedding date only to be told a…read morefew weeks from the date of my wedding by a different staff member that Hot Pans was too booked and couldn't complete my order leaving me to scramble. Why did you waste my time Portia???

Big Star was the site of one of our first dates, so when it came time to hire a caterer for our…read morewedding, the choice was clear. The food was superb, as anticipated, from passed apps to delicious tacos. Guests raved. Big Star also allowed us to supply our own alcohol but served it for us beautifully; ditto the flip to dessert (from Firecakes). I loved the smiles on all of the staff. Greg Pearson, our event lead, was fabulous. There was a bit of staff turn over right before the event, but once Greg stepped in it was smooth sailing.

From the owner: Big Star Catering & Events offers an array of catering services including off-site events with…read morestaffing and bar, drop off taco bars, on-site events and multiple food trucks that bring the party to you.

Although I haven't visited their main location yet, I've been able to experience their food at the…read moreGlenwood Farmer's Market and the food is amazing. I will hopefully order food weekly. Also, shoutout to the great team at the market, very hospitable and when not busy, easy to talk to. The prices are great and the food just melts in your mouth. Last week I had the brisket with mac and cheese and southwest rice as a combo. I couldn't stop eating it. The brisket was smoky, the barbecue sauce is great, and both carbs were so good! This week I bought the sausage breakfast burrito and for the combo bought the jerk chicken, rice, and mac and cheese. I've never experienced chicken that falls off the bone like that. It was so good, I wanted more. Bless up to this awesome, family owned business! Definitely look into supporting them!

Urban Tables catered our home Christmas party. They were terrific! They responded to our inquiry…read moreright away, communicated well, arrived when they said they would and the food was wonderful! We ordered for 50+ guests and people loved the food! It was, of course, delicious but also attractive and easy to heat and serve! The collard greens were the best I ever had. We had very little left over and that was the worst part! I love finding a local business that is so good at what they do. I wholeheartedly recommend this caterer for your next event!!

Had such a great experience working with Kacilynn and FFT for our wedding at the Chicago History…read moreMuseum this April. Our vision was really brought to life and we got SO many compliments on the food. The apps, the salad, the meals, late night snacks and dessert. I feel like that never happens at weddings! Thank you thank you thank you to everyone at FFT who helped us pull off such a special event!

FFT made our dreams come true! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dana. She went above and…read morebeyond to ensure I had the wedding of my dreams. From day one, she was organized, thoughtful, and incredibly supportive. She walked us through schedules and timelines, anticipated needs before we even knew we had them, and stepped in whenever communication or coordination with vendors was needed. Dana was the calm in the chaos and the backbone of our entire day. She handled every detail flawlessly and made us feel so taken care of every step of the way. Our wedding truly wouldn't have been possible without her dedication, professionalism, and heart. She is amazing, and we are endlessly grateful! If you're lucky enough to work with Dana, you're in the best hands imaginable.