I have been using Chef Candy and the Twisted Chef for events, and the participants always raved…read moreabout the food. She is a professional, efficient, and wonderful spirit who enjoys doing what she does!

I had an amazing time and the food experience was GREAT! Candy and her crew was great. The…read moreatmosphere was great at the Twisted Chef. The potato salad was the best I've had. It reminded me of my younger days. The string beans were great. Turnip Greens! When do you see them on a buffet. The Mac&Cheese, whooo Weeeee! I look forward to your class. I can't wai

Wooden Paddle provided both catering and day of coordination for our May 2024 wedding, and we could…read moreliterally not be happier with how everything went!! Joelle and Miriam were truly the most incredible coordinators. They were so on top of the planning as we approached the wedding and helped us keep all the details straight, make timelines, communicate with vendors, and make sure nothing important was forgotten. On the day of, they were prepared for everything, made sure the day ran smoothly, and took all of the stress away so we could just be present and enjoy the day. The catering was AMAZING - the food was incredible and all of our guests were absolutely thrilled. The charcuterie table was absolutely everything, and they even set aside a personal tray for us to make sure we got the chance to eat at cocktail hour! The pizza was truly wonderful, and they did an amazing job of coordinating personal pizzas for our guests with allergies. Our friends and family are still raving about our pizza wedding! We are so incredibly happy with our experience with Wooden Paddle, thank you so much for the most wonderful wedding!!

Never one to leave a review but felt compelled to do so. We…read morewere really disappointed with our experience at wooden paddle. After being seated, we waited about 15 minutes without anyone acknowledging us or even bringing us water. During those 15 minutes, another party was seated at the table next to us. Almost immediately, a waitress came over with waters for them. She noticed that we didn't have any and told us, "I'll be right back with some waters for you." Instead, she returned without the waters and proceeded to take the neighboring table's order, even though we had been seated about 15 minutes before they arrived. At that point, it was clear we weren't being attended to, so we got up and left. We understand that restaurants can get busy, but simply being acknowledged and treated in the order we arrived would have made a big difference. Unfortunately, this experience left us feeling overlooked, and we won't be returning

I've been to Cooking Canvas many times to cook with family and friends, always a great time,…read moredelicious food; wonderful chef and staff and warm friendly vibes. Cooking Canvas really holds a special place in my family and I heart because I remember when it first opened and we were so excited to attend our first local cooking class event that didn't involve us having to drive all the way downtown or to the north side. So we've attended classes here and hosted many private events here. Always a great time. BYOB and music.

Hosted a mom's night out event here last night and had a great time!! Chef Emm was great and…read moreNathan, our mixologist was great too. Both were very personable and patient with our loud and sometimes rowdy bunch. We made 6 drinks and had appetizers for our group of 10. Everything was laid out perfectly and the quality of the mixers and ingredients was good. I appreciated the music and back drop to take pictures. If I ever want to have another party of this type, I'd definitely come back. Perfect place for a date night or kids cooking Party, too. Overall, great experience!!

Absolutely terrific!! We had S&S Catering cater a baby shower for 60 people this past weekend and…read morethe food was a total hit! I honestly cannot count how many guests asked for S&S's information for their next events. The price is very reasonable, the delivery was punctual and most importantly, the food was fantastic! I will definitely be using S&S for any future events

I have used Sharon's services many times in the past and only came across her yelp page when…read morelooking for her again for another event happening soon. I will continue to use her for events as small as 10 ppl. She and her staff never fail to come thru in a big way. highly recommended

I cannot say enough amazing things about Pear Tree Catering's food. My office has catered from Pear…read moreTree for a number of years so I've been fortunate enough to be able to try many of the delicious items that they offer. I love the amazing presentation across all items I've seen -- many times exceeding what I've ever seen at weddings. They also provide wonderful cards with descriptions and dietary indicators that look great and are very informative. What really stands out here though is the food quality. All the fruits and vegetables I've had, whether it be in a fruit tray, salad, grilled veggies, etc. are top notch. Generally I won't go towards fresh produce when given other options, but Pear Tree has won me over with their absolutely delicious items. Even items such as breadsticks and crackers with a mix of cheese are absolutely delicious, where the commitment to sourcing quality ingredients is evident with every bite. Salads are also incredibly good here, with fresh greens that are nice and crisp and nice juicy tomatoes and other items like cheese, nuts, fruits, etc. that once again show their commitment to top notch ingredients. Overall, I'm glad that we do so much corporate catering with Pear Tree Catering. Employees are genuinely excited every time they bring in delicious food to the office, as they are consistently excellent across the board with all their offerings

Meh, not really sure how to describe the experience. Staff is on their phones, food sub par and…read morebasically cold, ironically this is the 2nd wedding I've been to that they've catered. Being from Chicagoland, much better catering compiles out there

I can't express how happy I am that I had Kalyn cater my graduation party! I told her that we…read morewanted a variety of small bites/ hors d'oeuvres for about 20-30 guests, and Kalyn created an amazing menu with great variety! Our guests could not stop talking about how good everything tasted. We especially enjoyed the flatbread, stuffed mushrooms, deviled eggs, and jalapeño poppers. Furthermore, the price was appropriate for the quality and quantity of the food we requested. Additionally, delivery was timely and professional, and the food was well packed and easy to set up. Kalyn was friendly, explained what was what, and provided instructions for how to set everything up.

I'm so bad at sending out reviews, but I had to finally do one for Kalyn's Culinary Adventures!…read moreFirst, the food is wonderful! I've been using her for some time now and she's very professional, on time, and consistent. She has always come through for me. I will no longer be selfish, so I'll share her with others. Just try her, you won't be disappointed.

For the last several years, Southland Caterers has been a preferred catering service to…read moreGerresheimer. In addition to fast, friendly and flexible service, the products offered are diverse enough for a wide range of clientele, and always receive rave reviews from guests. As a supporter of local businesses, Gerresheimer has an excellent relationship with Southland Caterers, which has become a favorite of not only the employees at the facility, but the executives and customers that visit. In fact, the Southland Broccoli Salad has become a staple item at catered meetings, with people claiming the leftovers to take home. From the fresh bread and high quality deli meats used to make the sandwiches, to the still-soft cookies, Southland has continually delivered excellent products to our facility. The service is above any other catering company we have dealt with in the area, as they can receive and adjust orders quickly with no hassle to the customer. Additionally, the delivery is on-time and always accompanied with a friendly smile, making them an easy choice for a customer like Gerresheimer. Southland Caterers comes highly recommended by our firm, and is sure to deliver nothing less than excellent products and services to any customer. - Gerresheimer Glass, Inc. Management

I had an appointment today to go over what I wanted catered and to sign a contract. It was raining…read moreand when I got there for my 11am appointment the place was dark and no one was there. I didn't feel the need to call because I was there and they were not and it shows me that they are not reliable. No way am I giving this company over $1000 and they not be reliable. I will find someone else to cater my cocktail hour. Their loss not mine.

After cooking for 10 hours on Thanksgiving, I vowed I'd never do that again. Ever. And this meal…read moremade sure I won't have to. Chef Aleta completely saved our Christmas. The deep-fried turkey was hands down the best turkey I've ever had. I've never seen a turkey stay that juicy, especially after reheating. The juice was literally dripping as I carved it. I usually avoid turkey altogether but this one changed my mind and had me going back for seconds (and thirds, no shame). The mac and cheese was rich and creamy (not mushy... and I am picky about my noodles), the candied yams were perfect, the cornbread dressing was delicious, and the collard greens were seasoned just right. The gravy was amazing, and even the cranberry sauce was spot on. Everything reheated beautifully in about an hour, which meant I got to actually relax instead of spending the day chained to the stove. Chef Aleta was also wonderful to work with. She was organized, helpful, and accommodating with dietary requests. She made everything easy from start to finish. We also added a roasted veggie tray, which has been amazing so far. About to go home and dig into that! My mom's exact words at the end of the meal were, "So... when is the next eating holiday so we can order again?" Honestly, same. Did I mention she DELIVERED it to me?

I paid for my Mother aunt and sister to attend your Mother's Day Jazz Buffet on Sunday and to call…read moretheir experience a disgrace is putting it mildly. The food was cold and inedible, the staff did not have the proper ingredients to make the Mimosas, and the so called Jazz was one young adult on his trumpet! The only reason it is rated a 1star is the venue where it was held was beautiful! Shame on you for doing this to Black Mothers. It seems that you were not prepared to handle an event of this magnitude and you have a long way to go to prove that you are capable of handling this as a professional business.