I catered from Boka for my wife's 75th birthday party and we had 70 guests. They all loved the flavors, originality and presentation. When working with Jordan (and Liz), we really felt a sense of partnership rather than a vendor customer relationship. Jordan was just delightful to work with. I would highly recommend Boka aas the party would not have been the success it was without their contribution. read more

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Liz and the BCG team to cater our small and intimate wedding of about 60 people at the backyard of my wife's childhood home in the Chicago suburbs. From early on, it was clear that Liz approached us as clients with overwhleming professionalism and kindness. She walked through all the options and catered to exactly what we needed and wanted for our special day, staying on top of each stage of the process while remaining flexible. Our experience included a tasting a few months before our wedding date which helped narrow down all of the canapes and entrees and a walk through of our wedding venue. Liz was instrumental on the layout of our wedding as well, consulting with us with her years of experience when we needed ideas but also being supportive of our vision. All of this was just a sneak peak of the key part Liz and team was going to play on the wedding day itself. On our wedding day, the crew showed up right on time. All with a smile and attitude as if it was their own family's wedding. Everyone was patient, flexible, and friendly to my wife and I but also our family and guests. The team helped with set up and breakdown of not only the dinner tables but also our wedding ceremony aisle, cocktail area, dessert, and open bar. Keep in mind, we did not include alcohol and dessert as part of our BCG package. We got feedback days and even weeks after our wedding that our wedding food was "some of the best wedding food" our guests had ever had with a large chunk of our guests from California, Asia, Canada, and Chicago serving as a testament of Boka's world-class appeal. BCG was the huge part if not the most important part to our wedding day being the most magical day of our lives. This experience could not have gone any better and I would highly recommend working with BCG for your wedding or any small/large event. If I could give 10 stars, I would! read more

We held our wedding at the Wellsley Chicago 12/31/25. We went with there in house Boka Catering and the food was incredible. We opted for a cocktail party/stations style. Our tasting was amazing it made it impossible to choose which items we wanted for our wedding day. Wedding day came and the food was even more incredible. Every guest came up to us either during the wedding or after saying how much they loved the food and it was the best dinner they've had at a wedding. read more

WOW! My husband and I as soon as we got engaged were thrilled for many parts of the wedding, but picking a caterer was at the top of the list. Boka was one of our first date night restaurants and felt like a perfect fit for our special day. From start to finish we were blown away. Liz, Eva and the rest of the BCG team are so kind, detail oriented and knowledgeable. The tasting was the first step of the process and was one of the most memorable and fun parts of the planning process. We had a blast. Trying all the delicious options, picking our personalized cocktails and wine. They handled my many allergies as well as my entire family's so well. Making sure everything was safe. The day itself went perfectly. Everything was timed just right and the food was just as delicious as we remembered from our tasting. The service team were so attentive and helpful. I can't say thank you enough to Liz for her prompt communications and continuous help through the entire process! BCG is a class act, just as we expected! read more

Boka was an incredible group for our wedding. we had a large 320 person group and the food and service was above and beyond. i got several comments about how great the food was from friends and family! read more

Boka was SOO great to work with! My company hosted a last minute event for 400-500 people at Morgan's on Fulton. They sent us a list of "preferred vendors" and Boka was one of them. After speaking with a couple local caterers, we found that Boka had the best selection of food & beverage, was the easiest to communicate with and the most fair! Boka was very flexible with our budget and delivered high quality service & food. They served passed hors d'ourves (Beef Tenderloin, Mini Potato Skins, Baja Shrimp Bruschetta, Goat Cheese Fritter), a delicious cheese & charcuterie selection, yummy petite sandwiches (tuna & chicken n waffle were fan faves), and healthy farmer's skewers (caprese, grilled peach & broccoli, ahi tuna, beets). It was a perfect arrangement of food and everything was easy to eat while walking around. One thing that really pleased me about Boka was how fair their prices were. At first I expected them to be the most expensive caterer of the group because I've been to some of the Boka restaurants which can be a bit pricy. But Boka Catering was very reasonable. Abby Kritzler was our main contact throughout the process and she was amazing to work with! We met her at the final venue walkthrough and then again on the day of the event. She was very sweet, personable, understanding and helpful. I really hope to work with Boka again in the future! Would highly recommend for your next event!! read more

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My husband and I hired Boka Catering for our wedding at Chicago Illuminating Company. I cannot recommend them enough. Chef Giuseppe and Jamison were so easy to work with. My husband and I requested customized appetizers that were stylishly presented but also delicious. In the beginning, I was wary that Boka wouldn't be open to some of my creative ideas for a cocktail hour but I was wrong. I was blown away at our tasting and everything looked beautiful as well as tasted absolutely delicious. They even accommodated our requests for our signature drink to be a cocktail with a mini popsicle, with the popsicle sourced from a local business. We had an amazing experience with Boka Catering. Definitely hire them for any event. read more

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This is probably one of the most unprofessional experiences I've had trying to hire a caterer. Makayla can't manage to answer an email to save her life. I'm waiting over a week for simple questions to be answered and have yet to see a proposal. When I sent a double email her response was "I'm in and out of the office, I'll email you next week". I'm not sure in what world a "catering manager" can tell a potential client that she's in and out of the office, as if that is my problem. In any industry a client shouldn't wait over a week for a simple request. This makes me question the type of business they are running, and the kind of product I will receive, if I choose to go with them. They lost me as a client for lack of professionalism. read more

We chose Boka as the caterer for our wedding at The Joinery, and it was the best decision we ever made! Megan was super helpful and responsive with each and every question we had (and we had a lot). She was patient, and even provided us with recommendations on decor that would work well in the space, even though that wasn't even in her scope. The planning and logistics were a breeze. On the wedding day, we continuously received comments from guests about how it was not only the best food they'd ever eaten at a wedding, but it was also the best service. The staff seemed genuinely happy to be there. They went above and beyond to ensure that all guests had the best wedding experience. Not only that, but my wife and I wanted to keep our wedding as "green" as possible, so we worked closely with Megan to make sure we had food that was locally sourced, and that any food waste generated was composted. Boka worked with a composting company we had put them in touch with and handled the compost bins in the kitchen for us behind the scenes! Some Boka staff even mentioned they were excited to participate and will encourage it for future events that Boka caters. We were so happy to hear that we made an impact. read more

Wow!!! Not only does the Boka Catering Group create a memorable experience, but the food is obviously outstanding. My husband and I hosted an 18 person dinner in our home (back in February), a welcome event for his new colleagues and the service was perfect, the food warm and delicious. And Boka put this all together with literally 5 days notice! Communication is by far their strong suit, they are professional and super fun! Most importantly they worked within our budget and still put together an outstanding evening. read more

Attended an Event in Chicago on Morgan Street that was catered by Boka Catering (Not far from there location) Must say, the food was delicious. The Seared Ahi Tuna was delicate and fresh. Antipasto of Finochionna & Prosciutto was ever so thinly cut and appetizing. The cheeses consisted of Pecorino Toscano, La Clare Farms Chandoka, & French Brie with various forms of breading available. A nice blend that's for sure. Steaks sandwiches seasoned, did not disappoint. Vegetatarian Finger Sandwiches were very refreshing & filling. Certainly they had other delicacies, but alas, I can only consume so much! Bon Appétit, Mangia & Cheers! read more

We used BOKA Catering Group for our wedding reception dinner! We did a tasting and booked back in 2019 and finally had our reception in Nov 2021. Throughout the entire process (and due to the pandemic), we worked with several managers, but the transition between them was seamless. Helen was especially patient and lovely to work with! We got so many raving comments throughout the night about the food and service! In particular, our guests were impressed that all the food came from one catering company instead of multiple restaurants. At the beginning of our search for a caterer, our goal was to find one that could bring togehter Chinese and Asian-inspired dishes with American dishes, without making the Chinese food kitschy (for example, other caterers put the food in a Chinese takeout box - that doesn't make it Chinese haha). BRG was the only caterer that we did a tasting with that stayed true to the authentic Chinese culinary roots. The top favorites were the tofu and eggplant, short rib, roast duck, tenderloin, black garlic mashed potatoes, and Giuseppe's mashed potatoes! read more

Boka Carering Group was so easy to work with, flexible, and experienced. Organizing the event was stress free while working with Makayla. She was patient with me as we went back and forth to get every detail of the food and timeline right. On the day of our event, the whole entire team showed up on time, they were extremely friendly and professional. Everything was taken care of (plates, napkins, clean-up, food service). Their service at the event was phenomenal and everyone commented on how kind and tentative the service staff were. The presentation of the food went hand in hand with how great it tasted. They went above and beyond to make the event fantastic. I would use them over and over again. read more

Worked with Erica and everything ended up being perfect. They catered my wedding at the Chicago Illuminating Company and I couldn't be happier with the service. All the servers were professional. The tables where decorated and dressed fantastically. And the Food. MY GOD THE FOOD. I can't compliment the chef enough. I have not had one bad response from any guest about the food. And even if they did I wouldn't care I loved it and was able to eat every bite. Pricing was reasonable and ended up being cheaper then some of the other not as impressive spots that we looked at. It really felt like restaurant food instead of wedding food and that's exactly what I wanted. Erica was the star though. She worked with the dj and location to make sure everything went according to schedule. She was even lenient in letting us have my own cultural food for the tables that we brought ourselves. Not a lot of caterers would let us do that. We already loved the restaurants that are associated with Boka, but to see them bring those restaurants to my wedding was fantastic. read more

We are so glad we chose Boka Catering for our wedding. All our guests raved about the food and the bartenders and servers were all great. Makayla from the Boka team is incredible- super organized, responsive and overall such a professional. I didn't have a planner and she went above and beyond dealing with logistics for me, like coordinating linen delivery and returns with a third party vendor. I also heard one of the bartenders kept a special bottle of scotch for my dad who is picky about his liquor and always had the next drink ready for him- so thoughtful!! read more

Choosing Boka as our wedding caterer was an absolute dream! We love all of the Boka restaurants and wanted more than anything to share their amazing culinary creations with our closet friends and family. And, it happened! Megan was AMAZING to work with. We cannot thank her enough for all she did to pull together our vision. We had some very specific requests (and a short timeline) but between her, Chef Giuseppe and their team, they made it all come together! I'm so glad we had the chance to indulge in everything at our tasting because on the wedding night I hardly took a bite - but our guests are still raving about how it's the best meal they ever had! Beyond that, the service (both FOH & BOH) was phenomenal and Megan was present the day-of to make sure everything was seamless. Our DOC was so grateful for all she and the team did to make sure everything was perfect. Thank you Boka team!! read more

Boka did an amazing job for our August 2020 wedding at Chicago Illuminating Company. This was not our original plan or venue, but Boka helped us pull off a beautiful event that was very Covid-friendly. They were very cautious about safety protocols, and at the same time provided outstanding service and delicious food and drinks. We were so impressed with their professionalism and ability to execute our plan perfectly. All of our guests are still raving about the food and drinks at our wedding! Jamison was lovely to work with and very willing to accommodate every request. I would highly recommend Boka Catering Group for a special event! read more

My husband and I wanted good food at our wedding, but man did we not expect having such outstanding flavors! From the memorable tasting all the way through the selection process, Boka's event staff bent over backwards to make sure every detail was covered. Many of our guests had high praises for the delicious food and how gourmet it was! We are very luck to have been given the opportunity to have Boka play a large role in our special day ~ read more

In January of 2018 I hosted a business event in Chicago. I am not from Chicago so from the beginning this was a high stress event for me. Until, that is, I found Boka catering and Erica. Erica was honest from the work hello. She helped me understand my menu choices, what options tended to play best for my type of audience and she went above and beyond to help me pull off a superb event within my budget. At the event the food was delicious and impeccably presented. The staff was polite, helpful, professional, and made us look good. They went out of their way to do their job with style. They even helped me take care of a few things that were not their job! Just to be nice and helpful. At the event I got more compliments on the food and the staff than I did about the product that we were showing! I could not have done it without Boka and Erica. My guests were impressed, my boss was impressed, and I was impressed. There is no way that anyone could ever go wrong using Boka! Erica - thank you to you and your team just does not seem to be enough of an expression to show my sincere appreciation for everything! Crystal E read more

Boka Catering did an exceptional job for our wedding this past May. Our venue, The Ivy Room, requires that you choose a caterer from their 'preferred' list and luckily for us, Boka was one of them. Out of 7 catering choices, we narrowed down to 3 possibilities. However, after making a round of first meetings and tastings, it was easy to select Boka because they met our top priorities: EXCELLENT CLIENT SERVICE and OUTSTANDING FOOD. We enjoyed a very positive client experience with Boka Catering throughout our event planning. At our first meeting with Abby Kritzler and Chef GuiseppeTentorri, we felt confident they were not only committed to creating for us a delicious wedding menu, but one that would be customized to our specific taste preferences and needs. It was less important to me that Chef Tentorri is a Michelin rated chef; besides having a spectacular culinary background (and we have also dined at his restaurant GT Fish& Oyster and love it!), the fact is he is also a smart and gracious person who focuses not on the talented chef he is, but on us, the customer. He asked thoughtful questions and gave us his honest input and ideas to help develop our ideal wedding menu, starting with a Tasting menu that incorporated many of our food preferences, and introduced new and interesting flavors to try. Throughout our rather long planning period (we contracted Boka 8 months in advance), Abby stayed on top of our proposal and coordinated all ongoing details, and menu adjustments with the kitchen team. She was consistently professional and reliable in following up, and communicating input from Chef Tentorri or their pastry chef on adapting new menu ideas to our needs. Since my daughter has a severe nut allergy they took extra precautions to create a totally nut-free menu; every item, from the hors deurves, to the entrees, and desserts tasted amazing (without nuts!). At Boka, I never felt like they were just giving us a sales pitch (which is the feeling I got from a couple other caterers I contacted; one caterer even suggested I better contract early..in 2013, because by 2014 the price of beef would be going up! What?! I grocery shop often and feed a family of four every day so I'm well aware of meat prices. no thank you.). From start to finish, Abby was kind, considerate and respectful, and never pushy. Of the caterers we considered, Boka had by far the BEST tasting food, combining the most seasonally fresh and flavorful ingredients. You may want to photograph it before savoring every last bite; it looks as good as it tastes! Categorizing them with other traditional caterers does not seem fair since Boka Catering provides finer restaurant style cuisine, and uses their own trained restaurant staff for catered events. In comparing Boka's food quality to another large and popular Chicago caterer, we saw no competition; the other caterer actually served us some items at their tasting that were similar to commercially packaged foods, a big disappointment, especially because from a cost standpoint, they were in the same ballpark as Boka. On wedding day Boka delivered five-star food and service. Immediately following our ceremony, we were brought to a private room, where Abby appeared with a tray of scrumptuous canapes for us to quietly enjoy before joining our guests. There were 6 canape selections during cocktail hour; for dinner, Spring salad w/greens/roasted beets, 3 entree choices (Beef tenderloin w/red wine sauce,crispy asparagus and potato truffle gratin, a Seared black cod w/shrimp brandade,fennel sauce and grilled broccolini, spinach gnocchi, and a Crispy Vegetarian Cannelloni w/celery root puree); and a fabulous dessert station with 7 choices, many of them customized just for us, like the zeppoli italian doughnuts, creamy mango jello w/chantilly cream, and fried strawberry rhubarb pie. Their own in-house pastry chef did a wonderful job ensuring all our desserts were tasty and nut-free. So many of our guests praised the food. If our food selections don't sound like your style, don't worry; Boka has both the committment and culinary skills to create your own special menu for your event. All our entrees were prepared to perfection, and served hot; portion sizes were just right; everything presented beautifully, and most importantly, tasted so fresh and flavorful. I am a devout meat lover, however, our black cod and cannelloni entree were absolutely delicious! My husband and I were so excited about our menu that we decided to each have two entrees, because we wanted to eat everything! But by the end of our busy evening, I did not have a chance to finish my meal, so I asked our server (who had been attentive all night) if I could bring the rest home. I was experiencing such incredible restaurant quality food AND service that I momentarily responded as I do in a restaurant!! Without hesitation, she found a way to box it up for me. I'm happy to say even my 'leftovers' tasted great! read more