My cousin's family has used B&M Market for catering for years, and the food and service are always…read moreconsistently delicious and outstanding. This past weekend, we had a chance to experience something a little different -- a private event my cousin hosted there for his 30th birthday -- and it was fantastic. The event was a seated, sit-down dinner at the market, which isn't something they typically do, but they executed it really well. The evening started with passed appetizers (all delicious, as expected) and a table full of charcuterie. For dinner, my cousin opted for a seated "steak sampling" experience -- almost Brazilian steakhouse-style -- featuring tastings of five different cuts. There was also shrimp scampi served family-style, along with sides like roasted potatoes. Even with varying preferences for steak doneness across the group, they did an impressive job accommodating everyone. Huge props to the B&M team for pulling off something outside their usual offerings so seamlessly. This was my first time in the market itself, and it looked great -- clearly a great destination for quality meats and prepared foods. If I lived closer, I'd absolutely be a regular and would use them for catering for myself. Looking forward to more events with their food in the future!

Exceptional Catering for Our Dinner!…read more I recently used B&M Market in Park Ridge to cater a Dinner for 10, and I can confidently say they overdelivered on every level. From the ordering process to the presentation to the flavors, everything was absolutely top-notch. I also have to give a huge shoutout to the owner, Jon, who was phenomenal to work with from start to finish. Jon took the time to help me build out the perfect menu, offered thoughtful suggestions, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. His responsiveness and attention to detail really set B&M apart, you can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in the food his team puts out. We kicked off the night with a fantastic spread of hors d'oeuvres. The sushi platter was fresh and beautifully presented, and the homemade guacamole with warm, crispy tortilla chips was a standout. The apple smoked bacon in honey chipotle sauce disappeared almost instantly; smoky, sweet, and addictive. The spinach & artichoke puffs were flaky and flavorful, and the bacon-wrapped shrimp tasted like something you'd get at a high-end restaurant. For entrees, everything arrived well-seasoned, and perfectly portioned along with serving/heating instructions. The Bell & Evans chicken parmesan in vodka sauce was a crowd favorite, tender, not overly breaded, and the sauce was rich without being heavy. The prime all-natural skirt steak with scallion sauce was the star. Cooked beautifully and packed with flavor. The pasta dishes, 4-cheese baked ziti and the orecchiette with Italian sausage, spinach, and light red sauce, were both excellent and tasted homemade. The Caesar salad, steamed string beans, and cheesy garlic bread rounded out the meal perfectly. Dessert was a refreshing fresh fruit salad, which was a great balance after the hearty main courses. What impressed me most was the consistency. Every single item was fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Combined with Jon's personal involvement and guidance, the experience was exceptional from beginning to end. If you're hosting an event of any size, B&M Market should be at the top of your list. They helped make our dinner a hit, and I'll absolutely be using them again.

+I haven't ordered anything yet but it looks awesome! The inside looks extraordinary everything…read morelooks homemade And I saw the Spanish ham My eyes lit up.

Incredible butcher. Very expensive…read more If having them cut you a porterhouse, specify large filet.

They have sandwiches and salads too. Got 2 sandwiches - French beef and pastrami. They were both…read morepretty good. Big enough to share, depending on how hungry you are. Surprisingly I liked the French beef, which is rare, as in raw. You can see the redness. That tasted quite good. The pastrami was good but a bit saltier than I would like. Great place to grab a meal, besides raw meats. They have a public outdoor plaza nearby with tables and chairs that you can sit at and eat. They have a pastry shop and coffee shop in that area too.

Attentive and informed service. If you're not sure what you want or how to cook it - just ask.read more

I love that Custom Meats is now offering sandwiches on the weekends. I have had 2 so far, the…read morepulled pork and the roast beef, both on the Fatto and Mano lard brioche buns. Those buns take anything to the next level. The sandwiches sell out fast! You can purchase the brioche buns here which have become a staple in my home. The staff is always friendly and helpful and I got an excellent cut of brisket to make corned beef which the butcher helped with...it was amazing! I also love their maple sage sausages, ground sweet Italian sausage, their seasonal peach sausage, and freshly ground beef and pork. They also sell beef tallow, eggs, butter, spice rubs and some sauces!

I had a Fantastic experience taking Custom Meat's Butcher Class with Nick. They do it at the Shop…read moreand they provided great Snacks: Sandwiches (Featuring Bread from Fatto a Mano), Sliced Meat, Cheese and a selection of Beer. They provide a fresh cut steak cooked on-site to enjoy as well and at the end you slice your own steak to take home with instructions on how to best cook it. The class is designed as Close up Observation and Explanation. Nick walks you through the entire process from the cooler, tools and breakdown of 1/2 of the main trunk of the Animal. He covered all aspects of cuts, anatomy, how and why they part it out the way they do, what to look (and watch out for) as he is doing the knifework. Nick also does it in a way that makes it engaging, understandable and answered all of the many questions I had along the way. One Note: If you are squeamish, remember you are seeing up-close knifework and the physical manipulation of real physical structures and their parts being broken down. For me I came away with a whole lot of knowledge that hits different than you will see in an Online Video or book. It also gave me a deep appreciation of the reality and skill involved to create what we end up enjoying on our table. Nick was a fantastic instructor and all-around great guy. For those with an interest in learning more about meat in general I highly recommend the class. It was a great time from start to finish. 2 BIG Thumbs Up!

Absolutely fantastic selection of meat cuts and seafood. Staff are very knowledgeable about the…read moreproducts and helpful / friendly. I'm from out of of town and certainly wish this butcher were near me!

Eddie and his wonderful team catered our wedding. Planning a wedding ranks up there as one life's…read moregreat stressors. Throughout the entire experience, we always felt like we were in good hands, all the way from planning to execution. Eddie was attentive to and followed through on the touches that made the wedding our own, whilst also offering practical suggestions along the way. And of course, the food was delicious, and the portions generous. Thank you, Eddie and team!

This is a great whole animal butcher. We ordered our Christmas dinner roast on the phone. It was…read moreready when requested and the meat was fantastic; tender and delicious. They have a lot of gourmet products for sale. I would recommend the do-it-yourself ramen pkg. We will definitely use their services again.

We stopped in here on a whim and were so glad we did. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. It's…read moregreat to know I can come to this butcher shop or order specific cuts of meat ahead of time. I so despise grocery stores and avoid them at all costs. We walked away with 2 cheeses which were fantastic. On street parking. Worth a stop in and planning my orders now!

Prices are good but I experienced very bad service. I had a similar experience to Molly another…read morecustomer in the reviews. Like her I didn't check the meat and came home to discover half the weight was a bone. I do think maybe I had bad luck too as many reviewers are very pleased with the store

High quality meat, every time!! My partner and I come here every now and then when making an…read moreindulgent celebratory meal. We most recently picked up a dry aged porterhouse, which we turned into a steak cake for new years. Line moves fairly quick so don't be discouraged if the line is out the door - its a small space filled with a lot of interesting and unique meat you don't see at other butcher shops. Will definitely return!

excellent meat and sandwiches, prepared…read morefoods (need more!) and frozen offerings. Check hours of operation

Our favorite place to get meat when we're in town!…read more They always have great recommendations and their meat is high quality. I especially love their ribeye and sausage rings but you can't go wrong.

Esposito's is very good. They have wonderful, fresh sausages! I like that certain kinds of meat…read morecan be cut to desired thickness. I'm really glad they're still in the neighborhood bc it's great having a butcher like them.

Bought a ton of sausages a few months ago to be delivered to my house. The price was good and…read moredelivery went well. The sausages, however, all of them, were extremely disappointing. They lacked seasoning (even salt), and the texture was bad. I got quite a variety, and none of it got eaten. I cooked some for my family, for friends, and brought some to work. Everyone tasted a bite of them and refused to eat any more.