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.

"3 Chefs Catering" is actually quite an impressive catering business, located just up the street…read morefrom me. It offers numerous menu options, customizing the meals and decor for pretty much every occasion. And it's one-stop shopping, with "3 Chefs..." supplying servers, bartenders, and decorations to match your meal. I did get a chance to taste some of their food while attending a friends wedding, and it was tasty and a little fussy (it was broiled Salmon in a thick and delicious tomato-cream sauce). Also, "3 Chefs..." puts a fair amount of attention to the elegance of the table. But what is most impressive to me is the wide variety of the catering services that they offer. The "3 Chefs Catering" menu can be customized for ANY Occasion, from Cocktail Parties, to Graduation Dinners, to a Intimate & Romantic Anniversary Meal. They even offer to cater events as small as a Picnic, to ones as large as a big BBQ, or any size Party, from Weddings (serving up to 300 guests), to Birthdays, to Corporate Events and Weekend Retreats. And they don't have to make an entire meal. "3 Chefs..." will cater trays of delicate Hors D'oeuvres, chafing dishes of Appetizers, an open-bar Beverage service, to multi item Dessert Table. And to make the Holidays an easier pill to swallow, "3 Chefs..." offers to cater your Thanksgiving dinner, your Christmas Holiday feast, and even religious events like Passover & Easter dinners. This is NOT a Super-Expensive catering service, with a variety of boxed-lunches going for around $11 each. Of course , wedding dinners are far more expensive. So, if you have the money for the Full Monty, "3 Chefs Catering" will TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING, and they are flexible if in case you want the type of meal that is Not specifically offered on any of their pre-set meals. So go ahead, let them do their thing and whip up your dream feast. You won't have to wash a single plate.

We had a wedding this last weekend. Great dinner and service. I didnt get to have the appetizers…read morebut the week prior they catered a work event as well and it was amazing! Highly would recommend Bridgit and her team!

I through a large corporate event and needed to hire out a bar and bartenders. I was referred to…read moreSpritzology via my caterer. I was IMPRESSED by the customization and the attention to detail. I had several large clients to impress and I needed this event to go off without a hitch. The bar was the center of the attention! People were talking about the "themed" drinks for days! The staff was great and easy to work with. I would definitely use them again!

Spritzology helped us execute our wedding for drinks and service. We couldn't be happier with the…read morework they did. Jamie and Ben were amazing, and they helped us through every step of the process. Would highly recommend for anyone else.

I cannot recommend Jim and Professional Beverage Service enough. Their bartending services at our…read morewedding were outstanding - throughout the night, Jim checked on my new husband and I and swapped our drinks out for fresh ones without being asked. We had SO many friends and family members tell us how fantastic they were at the bar, too! More than anything, we were so impressed and grateful for Jim's conscientiousness. He had eyes on EVERYTHING, and was so perceptive to what we and our guests needed. Our wedding coordinators left a lot to be desired, most of which we didn't find out about until the day of the wedding (and during the reception!). Not only was Jim an incredible bartender, he stepped up to help fill the gaps where other vendors fell short. He was so helpful, and we truly could not have made it through the night without him. He went above and beyond - truly, the vendor of the night!

Arrived early, guests were very happy with drinks and service. Helped the wedding go smoothly with…read moregood communication. Went above and beyond helping to coordinate with the DJ for the entire wedding, not just the bar aspect. Would use again and highly recommend!

We used Chic Chef Catering for our Wedding…read more Planning a wedding remotely (at the time in California) for a Northwest Indiana location, it was challenging to find a catering service that checked all of our boxes, until finding Chic Chef. I found them on a Google search trying to find somewhere that would accommodate vegan options, as I (and several of my guests) are plant -based. I was thrilled reading reviews from others experience with Chef Ravi and The Chic Chef Team and decided to reach out. Their website is every easy to navigate and their food options were exactly what we were looking for. They were so accommodating while I started the planning process 100% remotely while living in California, and experienced some delays with the pandemic era. We had to scale down quite a bit from our original plan, make necessary adjustments and they were able to reconfigure our menu and options to fit our final needs. The email communication and assurance Chic Chef provided to my groom and I was excellent, and eased our minds while having to delay and rest assured being able to utilize Chic Chef after postponing. We did a tasting the week before our Big Day, and we were so glad we made the drive for it! Having a chance to meet Chef Ravi and see the creations in person and chat on our vision was such a great experience. I was so happy to be able to have quality food for our wedding for all of our guests with different preferences. The cheesecake bites was the talk of the night!! We would definitely utilize Chic Chef Catering again for a future event. Thank you for providing an amazing meal for our Wedding Day

Chic Chef Catering is incredible!…read more I used them for my wedding and they were incredible to work with. They were easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. As soon as we had the tasting, we booked with Chic Chef immediately and didn't even try any other caterers it was that good. They met with my venue to do a final walk through a few weeks before the wedding. Day of, everything was executed flawlessly. The food was SO good. From the passed appetizers, salad, bread options, and entrees- everything was amazing. We got so many compliments from our guests raving that it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. I really loved that they offered linens as well- made it super easy for me. Thank you SO much for providing the wedding food of our dreams!

Didn't even bother to show up to the event she was hired for months in advance!!I'm only glad I…read moredidn't pay her in full before the party!

Latasha provided a great service at our reception. She was quick and easy to communicate with and…read moremade it an overall delightful experience planning this event. Guests enjoyed her bartending services and we highly recommend her and the team for your next event.

Latasha was excellent! I had her bartend for my 34th birthday celebration. She made amazing drinks…read moreand is very personable. I will have her do all my events moving forward. She executed everything well. I would highly recommend you use her for any events. She communicated effectively and was in contact the entire way.

Horrible. Do not book with if you want your event to go smoothly! Absolutely unprofessional and…read morelacks industry standards.

5/5 stars for Heather Rae mobile bartending, if I could leave more I would. Very responsive and…read moreprofessional from the start. Literally made my event such an ease!

I had an amazing experience with my Voyaging Alchemist bartender. I am an event manager and I was…read moreasked for a bartender 3 hours prior to my clients event and Laura and their team made it happen. I was beyond impressed with their professionalism and their prompt response to helping my team so last minute. I could not recommend their services more and I will be using them in the future.

Had an event + cocktail/mocktail party that needed a bit of childlike whimsy to please a large…read morerange of ages. After a bit of internet sleuthing, I found Laura of Voyaging Alchemist and knew it was going to be a great fit. Laura was great to work with, from a first, fast, and friendly reply to my initial email, to her easy to understand pricing, to the final, absolutely adorable cocktail creations! I cannot tell you how much I giggled looking at grown up Gen-Xers and baby boomers slurping cocktails thru whirling silly straws with pure joy in their eyes. Who knew time travel was actually possible?! Apparently the Voyaging Alchemist knew because we were all transported back to childhood one sip at a time. Thanks Laura!!

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