Chef Portia was so nice and let me start off by saying the Alfredo is EXCELLENT and the chicken so…read morewas so fresh and delicious. YOU MUST patron here if you want quality food for a great price.

Chef was accommodating! She assisted in setup following a…read moretimely delivery! Food was plentiful and delicious! Would not hesitate to use her again!

Quick feedback. Asked great questions to help me decide what would work best for me. Went above…read moreand beyond to answer questions. Great experience!

Disappointing experience despite a fresh and new business relationship. We have used this catering…read morecompany for multiple corporate events and have spent considerable money with them. Historically, the food and service have been very good, which makes our experience with our most recent BBQ event particularly disappointing. The weather was questionable the morning of the event, so we understood the decision to precook the burgers and brats. However, the weather ultimately cooperated, and the event proceeded as planned. We specifically requested that we use at least one large gas grill we provided, even if only to keep the grill/char lines going, but that did not happen. The catering team arrived on time, but the setup was not completed as expected. Two chefs who had originally been scheduled to be onsite to cook the food ultimately spent much of the event standing around with very little involvement. More importantly, the food was served lukewarm to cold even though it arrived in hotboxes, and some food was undercooked/raw. The sternos were not lit until well after the food had been set up and less than 10 minutes before mealtime, which did little to address the temperature problem. For the price we paid, the quality of service and temperature of the food were simply not acceptable. I immediately raised my concerns with the event planner after the event. When I didn't receive a follow-up, I emailed to express our disappointment. To the event planner's credit, she responded and said the owner wanted to address the matter personally and would contact me after returning from out of town. That was over a month ago, and we have still received no communication. A coworker who also helps coordinate our company events separately contacted her point of contact at the company, but also received no response. What is most disappointing is not simply that one event did not meet expectations. We have been a significant repeat customer, and we expected our concerns to be acknowledged and addressed professionally. Instead, we received no follow-up at all. We have had good experiences with this caterer in the past, which is why this situation has been frustrating. Unfortunately, the combination of cold food, a lack of attention during the event, and zero follow-up afterward has made us decide to seek catering elsewhere for our corporate events.

We believed that we were dealing with a company that was respected and had been in the area for…read moresome time You can imagine the surprise we got when we uncovered the pans and found the turkey swimming in a sauce with plenty of bone and gristle the potatoes appeared like those that come from a box just add water no stuffing or green beans just a spinach salad that had few other additions tomato onion or croutons This was a total ripoff and a huge disappointment beware of this company

Great food. They catered a family event and we loved all of it. The different sliders were…read moreeveryone's favorite. Everything was very fresh and you can tell it was homemade. There are a few things that could have been better like grapes had seeds in them in the salad and there was too much dressing so it was soggy, but that was minor.

The variety of menu offerings is great, and each of the ethnic menus are fantastic. Greek, Asian,…read moreAmerican are delicious! I get lots of compliments every time I cater from Greg and his team.

Catering Made Simple Full Transparent Review - BRIDE BEWARE: How This Vendor Nearly Ruined My…read moreWedding (With Proof) LONGER AND FULL REVIEW IS ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE FROM ME and also in video format @blurrybutblooming on TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BLwhwhgft/?mibextid=wwXIfr If I could give zero stars, I would. Catering Made Simple was, without question, the most stressful, unprofessional, and disappointing vendor of my entire wedding. What makes it worse is that the owner chose coercion over accountability -- attempting to pressure me into deleting my review before even agreeing to speak with me. That alone should tell you how they handle their mistakes. I posted multiple public notices tagging them and gave them a deadline -- Friday, September 26 at 12:00 PM -- to reach out and make things right. Despite several attempts, they ignored every one. Planning Failures: Our contract clearly stated a plated dinner, and I provided a detailed color-coded diagram with guest names, allergies, and meal choices weeks in advance. Despite this, staff insisted it was a buffet while we were lined up for our ceremony. I had to walk into the reception in my gown minutes before walking down the aisle to correct them. Because of their confusion and refusal to listen, our ceremony was delayed -- critical time lost as we were already working around rain. Execution Failures: We paid for full cake service, but utensils were missing, and flimsy tools from a décor box labeled "Do not use" were handed to us. Our cake, made by a close friend, was ruined when staff shoved a fragile custom topper -- still in its frame -- into the cake, splitting the top tier. One staff member even called it "cheap." They also failed to provide the highboy table we paid for and placed our cake awkwardly in the back of the dessert table. Guest Service Failures: Staff hovered over tables and repeatedly asked guests if they were finished. My own half-eaten meal was cleared while I was in the restroom, leaving me hungry at my own wedding. When I asked for water, I was escorted to the bar instead of being served. Professionalism & Accountability: My coordinator was harassed to the point of tears, and staff even threatened to pull me aside during the reception to complain about her. The owner, Greg, was present all night, saw me address problems directly, and never once spoke to me or apologized. Instead, he posted defensive public comments and tried to coerce me into removing my review. The only positive: the food was warm, tasty, and as expected from the tasting -- but that's where the good ends. The impact on our wedding was significant: * Our ceremony was delayed. * My coordinator was harassed. * Our cake -- lovingly made by a friend -- was ruined. * Guests felt uncomfortable. * I was left hungry. * The owner refused to take responsibility. To top it all off, I have since been blocked from a major Chicago wedding vendor group -- likely due to a complaint from Catering Made Simple -- instead of them engaging in constructive dialogue. Catering Made Simple failed in planning, execution, professionalism, and accountability. They caused unnecessary stress and ruined key moments of a once-in-a-lifetime day -- and then tried to silence me. Brides and grooms: do not risk your wedding on this company.

SBR Event Catering is absolute perfection! We used them for our May 2026 wedding at Lincoln…read moreFarmstead, and they exceeded every expectation while remaining incredibly reasonable in price. I worked closely with Meghann Streicher to build our entire wedding day plan. She helped coordinate our timeline, cocktail hour, drinks, dinner, and dessert. Throughout months of planning, Meghann and her team were responsive, encouraging, and full of great ideas--without ever being pushy when we were indecisive. On the big day, our event director, Nate, was an absolute superstar. His calm presence instantly put us at ease. He is a true professional who kept everything running flawlessly. I loved that his staff quietly visited each table to dismiss guests for the buffet. This kept the atmosphere intimate and didn't interrupt the dinner music from our DJ (Windy City Sound). The food was spectacular--delicious, perfectly cooked, and served at the ideal temperature. Our guests raved about it! SBR was incredibly thoughtful with the details. They provided kids' meals with fruit cut into cute shapes, and they even reminded us to order vendor meals (which I had totally forgotten). One guest required a dairy-free meal and told us it was one of the best meals she had ever eaten, gushing over how attentive the staff was. As a full-service company, they truly handle everything. At the end of the night, they teamed up with the venue staff to box up leftovers, clear tables, and clean. I expected to help, but they had it completely covered and sent us on our way. Save yourself the stress and hire SBR!

I recently worked on a small film production and we shot a feature film in the Chicagoland area…read more Over the course of 5-6 weeks I worked with the team at Sweet Baby Ray's / True Cuisine to feed our crew of 50+ people twice daily. Simply put, Terrific Food & Wonderful Service! Our Cast & Crew really enjoyed the variety of meals ranging from Breakfast Burritos to Taco Tuesday, from BBQ Pull Pork to Pasta Nights, Mediterranean-theme to Chicago Italian Beef, etc. And that Brisket... so delish. Communication was crucial with our schedule updates / dietary notes; this catering team heard our changes and adjusted as necessary. They truly went the distance (far as Woodstock), delivered to our outdoor sets and arrived early to meet our meal times. To the team at Sweet Baby Ray's / True Cuisine Catering, we appreciate you taking care of our Cast & Crew! Shout out to your talent: Lauren, Rain, Jeff, Andrew, Alexis, Joanna, Sue, Jerry, Jacob... Many Thanks! - Ron

I live in Florida and had to arrange an event in Grayslake. I reached out and KC handled…read moreEVERYTHING for me. I was unclear how many people would attend - could have been 100 or 2000. KC suggested the menu based on what we could add on the spot should 2000 people show up. They arrived on time, the crowd loved them, and BEST of all I had to do nothing. Planning to use them again in about 6 months for another event in that area. Thank you, thank you, thank you

Love Buddy's Carts & Catering products!!…read more It is a perfect addition for your corporate event, wedding reception and your family gatherings! Don't miss out in making your event memorable! Get in touch with Buddy's Carts & Catering! You will be glad you did! Jan

I personally cannot recommend True Cuisine enough. I was an out of state bride (I live in Michigan…read morebut the wedding was in Chicago). Overall, communication, pricing transparency, and customization to my event were 100/10. The person I worked with Sara R was so sweet and was able to quickly provide recommendations and suggestions for whatever questions I had. Since I could not do a tasting immediately after making contact with them, they were able to not only notify of their capacity (like if they were becoming booked out for the day) but were also able to reserve some offers for me. During the event, everyone worked like a well oiled machine. Everyone was fed on time and the team adapted to the event as needed. From my guests, I got several compliments on how wonderful the food was. They were even able to offer an event decorator last minute. If I had to do it again, I would book True Cuisine again.

True Cuisine exceeded every single expectation for our wedding day. From start to finish, they were…read morean absolute dream to work with. The food was incredible--our guests are still raving about it weeks later! Every dish was beautifully presented, full of flavor, and perfectly timed. Their service was impeccable, and their attention to detail was unmatched. We felt so taken care of throughout the entire evening. The staff went above and beyond in every way--even taking it upon themselves to carefully take down and pack up our decorations at the end of the night so we didn't have to worry about a thing. True Cuisine not only delivered an unforgettable dining experience, they made our entire day smoother, easier, and more special than we could have imagined. If you want a team that truly cares and delivers excellence in every bite and every detail, look no further than True Cuisine!

We picked Catering by Diane for the second time- the first being a large wedding - this time a much…read moresmaller baby shower for the same couple on their exact anniversary! We ordered the exact same meal for the shower guests & everyone loved the trip down memory lane! Shelley is super responsive & helpful with feedback & just wonderful to work with. Tim delivered our food & hauled it all the way up to the roof where we had the party- I wasn't expecting that at all he went above and beyond. Above all else, this catering is the most affordable best value I have ever encountered in Chicago & I plan events & have seen them all. The food is absolutely delicious & a better value than Chinese takeout! I wish we took more photos of the food, but this fruit plate was beautiful. Thank you so much once again! See you at our next party!

Great food great tasting prompt delivery very helpful on phone choosing food friendly politeread more

This company never return calls or responds to your emails. Especially if your in a time cruch…read more terrible

I've never used Bella for catering, however I have eaten plenty of their curbside carryout meals…read moreduring the pandemic. Their food is reasonable and delicious AND the family is super friendly. I ALMOST don't want the pandemic to end so I can continue to enjoy the curbside carryout meals. Nice job adapting your business during difficult times.

Just average food. Not memorable and could be attractive due to its location in Wilmetteread more

I enjoyed the appetizers today at a memorial for a dear friend. Their appetizers were fabulous…read more Everything was fresh and inventive. The chicken skewers wer crispy outside and tender and juicy inside. The goatcheese on crostini was fabulous. I don't live in the area, but woud highly recommend them for any event.