I ordered catering from Fork It Foods for my husband's retirement reception, and overall I was very…read morepleased with the experience. While the additional fees made the total cost a little higher than I had originally budgeted, I felt the food itself was reasonably priced and well worth it. The food was delicious, and all of our guests were very happy with it. Several guests even asked where I had ordered the food from, which says a lot about how much they enjoyed it. The employees were professional, delivering the food on time and setting everything up beautifully. The presentation was elegant and added a special touch to the event. Overall, I would recommend this catering company for special occasions. The quality of the food, excellent service, and attractive setup helped make my husband's reception a memorable celebration.

The food was delicious and the presentation was truly spectacular. Jessica and Kaitlin arrived…read moreexactly when they said they would and quickly set up the space. Our 42 guests were blown away by the food. If you have an event coming up, use Fork it Foods. You will be glad you did.

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.

Visited last night to attend an Art Show where a friend was the featured artist. Parking was a…read morebit challenging. The building and grounds are beautiful. Inside is anazing and well maintained. There is an 'elevator' to access other floors. So many chandeliers and little decorative touches!! I would have loved to have toured the whole building.

I've been here for multiple events and always have a great time. This year, I decided to take my…read moremom to their Mother's Day event, Blooms, & Bubbles. It was a little confusing at first, since when we walked in, there were tables throughout the room. We weren't sure if we were supposed to sit down at one and be served or if they were just random tables where you could sit anywhere you want it. However, once we got our bearings around the event, we had a great time. We started shopping the makers market, which didn't have a lot of vendors, but had enough of different things to make it interesting. Then we had charcuterie cups filled with crackers, nuts, chocolate, fruit, salami, and cheese. A bit overpriced for what they were but glad to have something snackie. We also had a flight of mimosas, and finished off the day by making a beautiful Bouquet of fresh flowers. They did have pancake vendor as well. I didn't try it since I wanted a savory snack. I wish the food choices were advertised better. It was a small sheet of paper on a table. I didn't even know that the 3 additional food options existed until someone told me where I had to go to find this piece of paper. Other than that, it was a great time had by all in my group.

I recently had my wedding here and Jimmy went above and beyond to make it absolutely amazing. All…read morethe guests loved the food, so many compliments on the venue, friendly staff and just everything you would want in a wedding venue and so much more. Jimmy was easily reachable for any questions, knowledgeable and helpful. So many different options for packages to fit anyones budget. This was seriously the most magical venue and I'm over the moon with how everything went! Thank you Jimmy for being my fairy godfather for my special day and extra thank you for going above and beyond!

Absolutely the worst wedding venue I've ever been to. The bartenders were slow and rude. Ignoring…read moreguests. After dinner coffee was "served" with rock hard sugar packets. The food was served cold and they ran out of the ordered dinners. They brought out Cold rolls and frozen butter pats. I sat with the mother of the groom at table 2 and we were served last. And the wedding did not have a lot of guests. No excuse for the poor service.

Crystal Lake Main Beach never disappoints. We had an amazing time at their Friday the 13th…read moreinteractive chapter 2 of the movie. This is our second year going we went to the original and it was so fun. We decided to do again and they did not disappoint. They brought up their game by 10 points. Don't sleep on these little Park district activities. Sometimes they turn out to be the funnest not only do you get a beautiful view of the Crystal Lake and all its amenities but we had food and activities. They really went all out. The bathrooms are clean and well stocked. There was plenty of food to go all the way around with all the food trucks and as always, the park is clean and easy to navigate.

$12 per person for non residents (at 3pm). Tiny piece of beach for swimming. EIGHT lifeguards…read morearound it. Couldn't use a net floatie (I'm an adult!) past the 3' sign. At 4pm everyone had to get out of the water for TWENTY MINUTES so all the lifeguards could have a swim break (they can't rotate!?). We left. Waste of time and money.

Absolutely one of the most pleasant vendor experience of our special day! Must not miss out!…read moreElements Preserved was my discovery during my Bridal Shower, for a peacock chair, and then revisited for my sister in law's Baby shower. Element's pieces made a statement, that had our whole family and friends in awe. I knew we had to have Elements Preserved pieces for the Wedding day as well. It is absolutely worth the effort to go in person and see the warehouse in its entirety. Beth's eye for detail and creative mind really is present in the beautiful space. The moments in her warehouse alongside my-then Fiance brought the most excitement and warmth when choosing which items to rent. Truly fine-tuning our aesthetic,our personality, our love story and finding items that reflected who we are. Throughout our wedding we had moments with each other where we could look over and see those pieces scattered through our cocktail hour and reception that made the biggest impact. I could not have imagined our wedding day without those gems form Elements Preserved. Thank you Beth for your guidance and passion. It would not have had that loving essence anchoring us. We thank you for your part in our journey!

The most beautiful furniture and other rentals for your event! Seriously!! And at amazing prices!!…read morePlus Beth is a delight to work with and offered fantastic advice (without being pushy or taking over my vision). She was so crucial in helping build the look of my event. I love, love, loved the two lounges they helped me create and all the little pieces that helped fill out the rest of the event. So happy my photographer, Anamaria Vieriu, helped me find Beth!!! Thank you, Beth!!

We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space…read moreis both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill's day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.

Dear Jill, Thank you…read moreso much for allowing Kita to host her Big Five oh!! At Loft on Lake! Your customer service was absolutely unmatched--you were incredibly accommodating and thoughtful every step of the way. The venue was stunning, and we truly appreciated your helpfulness and suggestions throughout the planning process. You made both Kita and me feel so welcome. We especially loved the open-concept space, which gave us the freedom to transform it and get creative in ways that made the celebration truly special. Words can't fully express our gratitude! It was a 10 out of 10 experience, and we will absolutely recommend Loft on Lake to others and continue to spread the word. With love and appreciation, Que & Kita