We hired Hearty Boys catering for our wedding reception in Chicago on 11/22/25 for our 130 guests. I cannot recommend them highly enough! Alyson and her entire team made sure everything was perfect. We still have guests telling us how that was some of the best wedding food they've ever had! We went to several tastings and no one came close to Hearty Boys with the quality of their food and the service. They are the best!!!! read more

We worked with Hearty Boys for our February 2025 wedding and could not recommend them enough! Alyson and her team were amazing and we were hooked from the first tasting. Alyson listened to all of our questions and concerns with guests' potential needs. One of our guests has severe allergies and Hearty Boys was well aware, ensuring our guest was well take care of, providing a delicious meal and not missing out! The food was delicious and we received raved reviews from our guests! A huge priority for us was that the food was hot. We all know that wedding food could either be cold and/or not flavorful, but that was not the case here. The presentation was also wonderful! Luckily, Hearty Boys has worked in our venue (Artifact Events) countless times and they were a well oiled machine. Even the venue walk through with Alyson blew me away; every detail was discussed, even the drinks for the VIPs and she made sure the bridal party and parents' needs were addressed weeks before the wedding. On the day of, everything was orchestrated perfectly. As the bride and groom, we also had our own server (Scott) and he was incredible! The staff was attentive to all of my guests' needs and it was great to see everyone so happy with all details. My friends even commented about how professional the food delivery was to every table. You should absolutely book Hearty Boys for your event. They know what they are doing and you will be happy with their service! read more

Hearty Boys - there is not better caterer for your wedding in Chicago! The HB team is one we will never forget. From day one we were treated with so much love and care. Then we tried the food at our first tasting and we knew we had found the caterer for us - SO GOOD. On our wedding day we were treated like royalty. Alyson was waiting in our bridal suite to congratulate us after "I do" and had all of our hors d'oeuvres ready for us to eat ( presented beautifully of course!) . It was so nice to see her after working together for over a year! From then on the HB team members made sure we had everything we might need throughout the day. The service was absolutely incredible. If you are looking for a wedding caterer that makes amazing food AND runs an event so smoothly it almost feels like magic... that's when you know you've chosen the right one. Hearty Boys deserves 10 out of 5 stars. We love you Hearty Boys!! Thank you for everything! read more

Finding the right caterer for our wedding was stressful to say the least - we wanted to make sure the food was great, especially if we were allocating the biggest portion of our wedding budget to it. We were very worried ... until we met Alyson at Hearty Boys & did our tasting there. The food is fun and so tasty - packed with flavor and executed perfectly for the big day! Alyson is so kind and made us feel like we were uniquely important to her (even though shes working with dozens of couples at a time). We also have to give a special shout out to Alan - Alan was our dedicated server for the night (which was such a nice touch we weren't expecting) and he took care of all our needs with speed and kindness. Thank you so much to the whole Hearty Boys team! read more

The Hearty Boys were our first tasting and we practically signed them on the spot. Seriously, we didn't need to taste anything else out there, it was THAT good. My biggest concern was having 'generic wedding chicken' on our special day; we wanted a real MEAL, your favorite local restaurant quality, something to remember. Hearty Boys was that and more. Also, the TEAM! Alyson was a GEM to work with. From our (wine-fueled) tasting to the big day, she worked with my groomzilla-adjacent concerns, quelling them at every turn, her and the equally charming and able Derek, crafting an amazing menu of options--spectacular flavor pairings you won't find anywhere else. Kudos to the whole catering team actually! Energetic, personable, professional *and* fun, they add to the room's energy as opposed to just taking up space. Can't say enough - food anchors the day and you want it to make an impression. Look no further. read more

These guys are absolutely amazing! From the quality of the food to the efficiency of their service, everything was totally top notch! Cannot recommend enough. They made our party great! read more

I highly recommend Hearty Boys Catering. My recent home-based party for 65 people was catered by Hearty Boys, which contributed to the success of the event. The staff were fantastic. So timely, helpful, attentive, gracious, and skilled at their jobs. Nicole Mitchell, the Corporate and Social Event Planner we worked with to develop the menu and staffing plan, was very responsive, cooperative, and supportive. Our guests loved the appetizers and the drinks, and dinner was delicious and well organized. As hosts, we were able to relax and enjoy our party despite having to change around plans for the evening due to rain. Lastly, the staff did a terrific job of cleaning up and leaving my house in great shape. Thank you, Hearty Boys Catering, for a lovely event enjoyed by all! read more

I honestly don't have enough words to describe how incredible our experience with Hearty Boys was. From our initial tasting all the way through our reception day, we were blown away but the quality of service we received from Alyson and her crew. We didn't do a sit-down dinner for our reception, rather a large grazing table, passed apps, and desserts, and they brought our vision to life in such a beautiful way. On the day of our reception, the Hearty Boys staff delivered my husband and I a large platter of appetizers and a charcuterie board to our bridal suite so we could be sure to eat prior to jumping into the day. The food was all ridiculously good, and we got so many comments from guests about it being the best wedding food they'd ever had! I do need to give a special shoutout to Alyson. She is truly what made our experience spectacular. She was excited, positive, supportive, and so loving and caring throughout the entire process. She made sure the focus was kept on myself and my husband rather than other family members involved in the process. Alyson is an expert in wedding planning as a whole and she went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed to make our day perfect, from ordering table linens to helping to design our day-of-timeline. We absolutely adore her and I'm finding myself wanting to throw another big bash just so I have an excuse to work with her again! read more

So good! I especially loved the dumplings and macarons. They had lots of sliders and also a mushroom Arancini too Had them while at the graffiti spot next door for a work event read more

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First time using Hardy boys, The owner John was very professional when he came over to discuss my needs. The event was for my late husband who would had passed away for a memorial service having people over at my place. Nice selection of food for the event. He was on time helped set everything up. He was very busy that day he had three other weddings. The one thing I thought was strange, the wait staff. The person who worked that day, was his first day on the job and how I knew this because he told us. when I asked him what kind of experience do you have he said not much.I did ask him about training, not really. The young man was professional and polite. I gave him a very good tip for his efforts. What I thought was interesting being a first time client that you would put something there with no experience. but I get it was there was three weddings that day over mine. I have been in the hospitality business over 45 years so I clearly know how all of this works, I paid my deposit and the final invoice before the event. My family and friends were pleased with the food and the presentation. I never heard from Hardy boys after the event asking me if I was happy and how everything went. I've had numerous people that were there after the event calling me asking who the catering service was. David Locey read more

If you're looking for a caterer for any event--your search is over! We had the absolute pleasure of working with this team for our wedding in September 2024 and we could not have picked a better catering team!! From the initial inquiry to the our big day--the team went ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure everything was perfect. The food was delicious and every element (apps at cocktail hour and late night bites) was more than we could have dreamed. They even let us do DIY pop-tarts (and toasted them!) as part of our late night bites at the wedding. Alyson Green is one of the most incredible humans we have ever met and made the whole experience absolutely unforgettable. Yelitza was our day of coordinator and ensured every element was executed to perfection. We are so grateful to the entire team for making our day better than we ever could have imagined!! read more

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We choose Hearty Boys as our caterer for our wedding due to the food! The salmon wellington was just as good as we remembered at our tasting, the quinoa not as much. Everything else - the appetizers, the coordination, the organization, was all on point thanks to Alyson's hard work. The reason I am not giving 5 stars: Unfortunately, there was a clause in our contract saying that the price of food would increase if the guest count dropped below a certain amount. This was not a minor price increase but a 20-30% increase -- so it would be just expensive to cater food for 90 people as it would be for 110. Obviously we were not expecting so many guests to drop out due to the pandemic and I tried to get them to budge on this item but they would not. Our guest count dropped to around 75 as Delta hit -- luckily they agreed to make the same amount of food for a 115 person wedding (we were originally expecting 140-150) and work with us to arrange a drop off at a local food shelter. But given how expensive the contract and the pandemic, it would have been nice to have had some flexibility on this clause. read more

Hearty Boys was the best choice we could have ever made to cater our Wedding. It all starts and ends with the Team. Alyson was the definition of professional. She made us feel welcome and had us understanding every single fine detail that we would be committing too. And on top of that - she even helped with some WEDDING PLANNING details that had nothing to do with catering! We had full trust in her not just as our Caterer, but as a wonderful person. And then getting to the Chefs & servers at the event with the food. Our guests couldn't stop raving about all of the options that were served. And how well they were presented - Literally every guest got an app during Cocktail Hour & also had hot, beautifully plated food at dinner. Every detail was executed flawlessly & we (and our stomachs) couldn't have been happier! Choose Hearty Boys for your next event - you will NOT regret it read more

It was an absolute PLEASURE working with Alyson and the Hearty Boys team. I have gotten so many compliments on the food- many quoting "best wedding food I've ever had" and I can't agree more!!! Walking into my own reception, before being greeted, one of our friends said "These mac and cheese balls are unreal." Not only was the food unbelievable, the staffing was unmatched. The night flowed effortlessly and my husband and I were incredibly impressed by the wait staff (especially me, with a career working in events!!) I will ALWAYS recommend Hearty Boys to cater any event I host moving forward. I could not be happier with their services. read more

I cannot begin to say enough good words about Alyson and the chefs and team at Hearty Boys! We had the most effortless time working with them. We wanted a unique menu curated to fit our love of food and showcase that to our guests and they executed 120%. I know it takes a big team to make these events happen, but I want to send a huge thank you especially to Alyson who understood our vision, was amazing at communicating and helped to make sure our day was flawless! read more

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I'm a fan! We contacted Hearty Boys as a potential caterer for our wedding, had a proposal written up, had a nice long phone call with them, and were invited to come in for a tasting. We ultimately had to reschedule the tasting twice and HB's was really patient and accommodating about it. The protein dishes really stood out -- such as the Buttermilk Lavender Fried Chicken and the Barolo Braised Short Rib. They lived up to their descriptions and were some of the best I've had. Overall, they offer plenty of crowd pleasing food options. They also do a good job with thinking about how the food will be presented to the guests and the whole experience. They were always conscious of our budget and open to feedback and making adjustments. We ended up going with a different vendor out of personal preferences. Props to them for offering free tastings! You have nothing to lose and all to gain if they end up being the right fit for your party! read more

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When we started planning our wedding, we knew we wanted to prioritize food and drinks - so choosing a caterer was a big decision. The Hearty Boys team rolled out the red carpet starting with our first tasting, choosing them was one of the easiest decisions we had to make. The variety of seasonal options was amazing, the planning process couldn't have been easier, and the food and service during the reception were incredible. We can't wait to have another event that requires catering so we can work with this team again! read more

I can't believe it's taken me so long to leave Hearty Boys a review but it's probably because I don't even know where to begin with how incredible they are! We originally planned to have our wedding in April 2020 but like many other couples, ended up being postponed multiple times. I can't even begin to explain how amazing, understanding, and reassuring Andy was throughout this process. It felt like he was there with us every step of the way and gave us so much peace of mind throughout every little hiccup. His communication and assistance (even with other areas of the wedding) was so beyond helpful and I'm not sure what we would have done without him. When we finally got to have our celebration in April 2022, David was onsite with us and WOW, we couldn't have asked for more! David's attention to detail was phenomenal - he helped keep us on track throughout both the ceremony and reception, coordinated with other vendors seamlessly, and was just incredibly kind and caring and helped us feel at ease throughout a day that can be super stressful. He made sure we got some time alone before the reception and thoughtfully had a selection of our passed appetizers waiting for us! Andy also made a point to stop by during our reception, which was so kind and shows you how much everyone at Hearty Boys truly cares about the couples they work with. Now, onto the food. After our original tasting I already knew that the food was going to be phenomenal but hearing it from our guests too was just the icing on the cake! When we chat with people now even 6 months after our wedding, they still bring up how delicious the food was! I know many of our friends and family members even went up to get seconds--it's that good! If you're looking for a caterer for your big day, I would highly, highly recommend Hearty Boys! I can't imagine what our wedding would have been like without them and we're so thankful to Andy, David, and the whole team for helping make our wedding day as wonderful as it was. THANK YOU! read more

Our inquiry....an over the phone meeting to discuss menu options....and 3 emails later....we were ghosted. Hard to believe but it's not the strangest thing experienced while searching for vendors for an avg sized wedding. Literally left waiting for a proposal. Wonder if people are having so many events right now that places just dont care if they miss opportunities? read more

If I could give 6 stars I would! The Hearty Boys were absolutely amazing to work with and I highly recommend them for your day. The food was unique, delicious and served hot. People could not stop talking about our ate late night sliders (seriously so good). Besides the amazing food Alyson was a dream to work with. She really took time to know us and make sure all our personal touches came to life (like our espresso martini tower). She was incredibly organized and detail oriented making me feel calm knowing my day was in good hands! read more

The Hearty Boys catered a meal for my family during a recent loss, and let me first say that Steve and Dan use the secret ingredient I think all great meals have: love. The food was beautifully prepared, transported incredibly well, and satisfied a hungry group of people. Everyone commented how much they loved the food. It was delicious, and truly memorable. The care they bring to each event large or small is evident. Aside from that, they are both awesome men who care about their clients! Any event that I'm responsible for will only ever have one caterer: The Hearty Boys. read more

We love Hearty Boys! We worked with Alyson for our wedding, and she was such a delight. The food was delicious, and all our guests raved about the service, quality and quantity of the food. Wedding food is always hit or miss so we were thrilled with the turnout. They also cater to all dietary restrictions which was helpful as we had to think about gluten free and vegan guests. We hope to work with them again in the future. read more

Hearty Boys is phenomenal! We could not have hoped for a better caterer. Alyson was beyond excellent and in a lot of ways held our wedding together as the venue did quite a subpar job. From planning, tasting, to day of implementation we were blown away by the personal touch, attention to detail, and of course the delicious food. We would recommend Hearty Boys to anyone and did not have a single complaint. read more

Hearty boys are the best. One of my fondest memories from wedding planning was going to their shop for tastings with Dan. The appetizers were a highlight and we selected ones from different countries where we traveled: Japan, Puerto Rico, Spain, etc. They also served the alcohol (which we bought from Benny's to be cheap) and created a fun bourbon drink for my husbands friends and a non alcoholic version for my non drinking friends. On our wedding day most of our guests said they loved the food: a chicken dish, risotto rice dish, and fish dish. My husband and I were so excited that we told them to bring us all three which they did! Pro tip: include the actual dish description in RSVP cards so people know exactly what they are getting. We had some guests wish they would have selected "veg" if they knew it was risotto. Spending five figures on a dinner is not something you will do many times. So we say invest it in a great catering company like the Hearty Boys to make your special day even more delicious. read more

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Where to begin with Hearty Boys...it was truly one of the best experiences of our entire wedding planning process! From the get-go, Alyson made the process fun and flawless. We knew we wanted a unique menu for our wedding - their chef proposed a great menu based on some of our favorite restaurants and preferences (family-style, shareable plates). Our tasting was probably one of the best meals we've ever had, and Alyson's attention to detail is impeccable - she noted little things from us that made such a huge impact on our wedding day. Alyson's experience helped us determine how to best use our venue space, and the team was able to quickly adjust set-up when we had to move our ceremony inside due to rain. Examples of the personal touches Hearty Boys brings... * The day of, after our ceremony, Hearty Boys staff had prepared a tray of all our appetizers for the two of us to enjoy together, along with our cocktail of choice * During our tasting, I noted which of the desserts my parents would love - and during the reception, Alyson personally brought them their favorites to their table! She also had a sign made to showcase the Graeter's ice cream station - a HUGE hit with our wedding guests from Cincinnati * Alyson also came up to my husband and me during the evening to check-in and make sure we were taken care of! The menu and quality of the food is enough to give Hearty Boys 5 stars (our guests loved the family-style menu, featuring paella, and RAVED about the dessert bar!) - but Alyson and team's service and guidance along the way puts Hearty Boys above and beyond. They were a big part in ensuring our whole event ran smoothly, from referring us to our day-of coordinator and working together to execute our vision for us. They are clearly passionate about what they do, and it shows. The entire staff was polished and professional throughout the evening. We've been to plenty of weddings where the food was fine, but Hearty Boys captured our tastes and personality and provided a "wow" factor we've seen at very few weddings. I highly recommend Hearty Boys to any couple in the Chicago area who appreciate good food and want exceptional service and communication. Just book them! read more

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We ordered in during this pandemic Thanksgiving this year and were very excited about Hearty Boys Thanksgiving. We ordered the pre-brined turkey, scalloped potatoes, bourbon sweet mashed potatoes (which came with all the toppers, maccaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, cheddar biscuits, and butternut squash soup. Everything was absolutely delicious. We were very pleased with the excellent packaging preparation, flavors, and how the leftovers heated up for up to a week afterwards. Ordering from them for Thanksgiving was one of the best decisions we ever made food-wise. read more

Amazing food. Made my large event spectacular. Will use again! Definitely catered to the theme of our event! read more

Hearty Boys was an incredible vendor to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process! We especially loved working with Alyson and cannot recommend her highly enough. The food was incredible and they paid incredibly close attention to all details to make sure allergies were carefully accounted for and that we had exactly what we wanted for our day (including extra cold champagne). We had our own private server for the sweetheart table and a mini charcuterie sampling to enjoy in private immediately after the ceremony. I hope we get to work with them again in the future! read more

Due to Covid restrictions in Australia, my friend is unable to come home for her wedding that was planned for December 2022, so she unfortunately had to cancel her ceremony and reception. Hearty Boys Caterers was supposed to provide the food for the reception, and kept $6,000 of payment as a "deposit." I understand them keeping $1000 or so, but given the fact that the service was supposed to be provided over a year out from now, this is extremely unreasonable. My friend asked if they could have $6000 worth of food to be donated to a shelter on Christmas and they refused. In addition, she requested that they provide $6000 worth of food and service on the original date for a smaller party. Again, they refused. This is absolutely ridiculous and I do NOT recommend Hearty Boys Catering. read more

Hearty Boys was the absolute best vendor we hired for our August 2023 wedding. Alyson and Derek were a dream to work with and made us feel like we were in the best hands throughout the process. We decided to plan our wedding without a planner and can confidently say Alyson was key in making it happen. She was patient, professional and genuinely cared to make our vision come to life. Given food was an important element to us and our families, we were very picky with our selections. The food was beautiful and phenomenal. Our guests still talk about how delicious everything was. The wait staff was also beyond professional and made us and our guests feel cared for the entire night. You will not regret hiring Hearty Boys! Thank you so much to the entire team - we are forever grateful. read more

Working with everyone at the Hearty Boys for our wedding was wonderful. First and foremost, the food was excellent and many of our guests said as much during and after the event. It was helpful for our decision-making early on in the process that the initial quote after a first consultation was detailed and they let us do a tasting before signing a contract. Their meal options are a great balance for people who want to serve something interesting, but still accessible, to their guests: the menu definitely goes way beyond standard, boring wedding fare. They're also very good with allergies and dietary restrictions. Alyson really knows her stuff; she was hugely attentive through the whole process and made the entire experience enjoyable. If we had a question she answered it and made sure to talk through everything with us in the lead up; not a single detail went forgotten. The waitstaff were friendly and everything went off without a hitch. We couldn't have asked for anything more. read more

Working with Hearty Boys for our wedding was awesome! Alyson worked together with us to put together a menu that was both delicious and within our budget. We did a family-style meal, which was great for giving people options of what to eat without the long lines of a buffet. They were great about making sure we had vegetarian and gluten-free options for our guests, and the service was top-notch. Everything ran smoothly all night, largely due to their excellent work. I highly recommend them! read more

Hearty Boys catered my wedding back in October and were amazing. They truly went above and beyond in every single way. Andy was our catering manager and he was incredibly responsive and thoughtful throughout the entire wedding planning process. My husband and I wanted the food to be good, but also were working within a budget so Andy helped us go from our dream big catering proposal to something much more within our price range while still being amazing. On the day of the wedding, Andy helped with everything from pacing the wedding party going down the aisle, to setting up our remembrance table to ensuring my husband and I had a personal waiter and food so we didn't have to think about a thing. He made the night truly special. Everyone talks about how no one remembers the food at weddings, but I have heard multiple people spontaneously say how great and healthy our food was. Would recommend them to anyone. read more

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Smith, their owner is a SLEAZE bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He kept our deposit ($5,333) for a 7/3/20 wedding where EVERYTHING shut down in Chicago due to COVID... He was the ONLY vendor that NEVER paid the money back... I going legal and reported his company to the BBB. TOO bad because the food was good, BUT if your going to get screwed it's not worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Hearty Boys was wonderful during every step of our wedding day and the months leading up to it. They were extremely responsive and helpful throughout all of the planning and decision-making process. Logistically, everything went smoother than we ever thought possible and they brought such a great personal touch to the menu and service on the day of the wedding. The food was incredible and we got a lot of compliments on it from our guests. It was important to us to have good food at our wedding and Hearty Boys really delivered! It was clear throughout our wedding day how much thought Hearty Boys has put into how to ensure couples actually enjoy their own weddings rather than just being the hosts of the day. They worked with us to craft a menu that fit with our personal tastes and gave helpful advice on room layouts and linen choices. During the wedding day, they ensured we got our beverage of choice and one of each appetizer perfectly plated in the bridal suite after the ceremony (they even brought us a 2nd appetizer plate after we requested one!). Then, even though we had family style dining, they plated our food at our table so we could be as efficient as possible with our time. Throughout the rest of the reception, the server assigned to only us brought us a drink whenever we wanted one, brought us a sampling of the dessert table spread, and delivered us the late-night bite. This, combined with how smoothly everything was run, allowed us to enjoy our wedding stress-free along with all of our guests! read more

We used Hearty Boys for our wedding catering and had an amazing experience with them. We only did on tasting as we felt so comfortable and supported by Hearty Boys, specifically Alyson, during our tasting with them. They were so organized, really listened to what we had to say while also offering suggestions. Leading up to the wedding, Alyson was in constant contact to ensure we were on not forgetting anything. She did a final walk through with us and re-explained everything for us. She was very flexible with our off the wall requests (ie: last minute dessert bar) and helped meet these requests. On the day of the wedding we knew we were in good hands and had nothing to worry about. The apps and dinner food were exactly how we tasted them and our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was. Many said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Alyson and team set up a beautiful dessert for us as we opted out of having a cake. It was beyond our dreams! Lastly, we had a personal waiter that was always there to refill our drinks or bring us food. This really helped with ensuring we had a chance to eat and drink. I cannot say enough good things about Hearty Boys and Alyson. I hope we get to use them again in the future. read more

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The Hearty Boys will not let you down! We worked with their event coordinator Alyson Green for our recent wedding and from start to finish Alyson was by our side making sure to dot the i's and cross the t's. There are many things that you, as a bride or groom, are not thinking about but their experience and professionalism prevails. We had multiple guest at our wedding rave to us how this was the best "wedding food" they've ever had and I would 100% agree. Not to mention their staff on site making sure our day went off without a hitch. We had our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at one some-what small venue and they were able to flip everything timely and beautifully. They helped calculate everything from the number of passed appetizers at the cocktail hour, to cupcakes we had brought in, to the timing that the last entree was served. Hire Hearty Boys for your next event! I promise that you will not be disappointed. read more

Hearty Boys catered and coordinated our 200+ person wedding approximately 2 weeks ago, and it was absolutely phenomenal. We worked closely with Andy Root, who is nothing short of a superstar. He helped us navigate a COVID-related reschedule (twice!), with enormous grace and expertise. Throughout the process, Andy guided us through everything - tastings, linen selection, tablescapes, etc. Honestly, partway through the process my Mom and I exclaimed to each other that Andy was essentially a part-time wedding planner! The day of our wedding was nothing short of magical. Andy worked closely with our planner, floral, and venue to ensure that everything was seamless. The food, service, and decor was truly impeccable and everything that we had discussed. People continue to rave to us about how amazing the food was, how courteous and on top of it the servers were, and how beautiful the tablescapes turned out. Hearty Boys is truly the best - my family and I are so grateful! read more

I wanted to love The Hearty Boys, I thought they would be just the ones to make a simple, elegant, yet a little funky and unusual menu for the reception. Aurieann was very nice and asked a lot of questions, but I got the feeling that they were used to a lot bigger of budget and size of event than what I am having. The quote came back and it worked out to be $160 for each of our 75 guests. Now I am willing to make a nice party for my friends and family, but I am not THAT nice. Seriously. When I emailed to say I wanted to work on getting the price down but I was still interested in using them as a caterer, I never heard back. Oh well! Sorry we couldnt do business! read more

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After attending a dozen or so weddings per year I've learned that the actual meal tends to be pretty eh. I can't remember the last time I actually enjoyed (and actually even ate) the meal at a Chicago wedding so the hubby and I tend to fill up on apps during the cocktail hour. I recently attended a wedding at Newberry Library and the caterer was Hearty Boys. Assuming I wouldn't like the main meal I spent the cocktail hour going to town on the fried mac and cheese (heavenly), pigs in the blanket (a must for any wedding cocktail hr) and dates filled with cream (just so-so, but I'm a hungry pregnant woman!). It turns out I didn't need to fill up during cocktail hour because the main meal was very tasty! I loved the salad, although I was sad I couldn't eat the big chunk of goat cheese (a no-no on the pregnancy list). My chicken was really good and the hubby loved his beef as well. Just as I was settling in my food coma (credit also goes to a big piece of cake) the Hearty Boys were back for late night snacks: vegetarian burritos and mini burgers. Genius! If you're looking for a caterer for a wedding or another special event you can't go wrong with these boyz! read more