I'm so glad that I stumbled across Unforgettable Edibles! I planned my sister's bridal shower (from…read morethe West Coast) and trusted the rave reviews and this women-owned business did not disappoint! Ordering Process: I got the mini sandwiches and the fruit and cheese tray. Ordering was super easy and stress-free. They could customize the type and number of sandwiches with no problem and I also added the fruit and cheese tray after the fact, which was accommodated. Quality: I ordered the mini-sandwiches - chicken salad, turkey gouda, and veggie caprese. Each was so delicious. The cheese and fruit tray were beautifully presented and had plenty of variety. High-quality fruit, cheese, and crackers. Our guests loved the food! Presentation: Each tray was BEAUTIFULLY presented! I also loved that the little card labels came with the order so it was easy to set things up. (see picture). Overall: I'm beyond thrilled with the whole order, From start to finish it was so smooth and the food was well presented and delicious. You cannot ask for more. These gals go above and beyond. I will order from them again and am so proud to support a women-owned business!

I have a traditional Paddy's day brunch for my daughter's, and our friends. Ordered everything…read morebagel bake and Irish sausage puffs... Amazing 10 out of 10. Super easy to order, emailed them my order, paid through a phone call and picked it up hot. They have the best homemade catering business around.

LOVED every minute! Group of 11 girls had the perfect night…read moreto remember thank you!! Chef Jorden rocks!

Fantastic 40th birthday party! Our chef, Sanji, was a total blast. He arrived promptly, was so kind…read moreto all guests and made it feel extra special for my birthday. He had us playing fun games and really set the tone for a fun night. Couldn't have been happier! Many guests commented on how great he was. Highly recommend this company, especially Chef Sanji!!

We have used Party helpers for the last 4 summers at our annual bbq and other summer events. We…read morehave more than 60 people at the parties. They cook food, clear up, make drinks. They even mind the children when needed. My friends have all started using them as well. The single best thing is the know how to make proper Chai.

I was referred to the Party Helpers for my traditional Indian engagement party. This event was…read moreheld at a park districts banquet hall with 110 guests. This was the very first time that mine and my fiancé's extended families had ever me. I never had any reason to doubt the capabilities of The Party Helpers since they were referred to me and my family by a great catering company. My father in law and I both had conversed with the co-owner of the company for months prior to the event. When the event got closer we spoke with him about 6-8 times during the 2 weeks before the engagement party to ensure everything was in order. My father in law spoke to the co-owner at 4:30pm which was 24 hours before the event and they reviewed everything for the party. The co-owner was extremely nice and seemed to have everything in order. He also insisted on us paying him the day of the party even though my father in law asked about payment over the phone or to mail a check 3 separate occasions prior to the event. The appetizers were supposed to be ready to go at 6 which is when the ceremony started. My father in law was a part of the ceremony and of course things get hectic during big events so he didn't realize that the party helpers were not there at the start of the ceremony which they were supposed to be there 30 minutes before. The ceremony was 15 min in and my father in law had to miss most of the ceremony because he was trying to get a hold of the party helpers which not only did they not pick up the food from the catering company and bring it to the event while having 3 staff members help all night, but on top of that they turned off their phone so we could not even reach them. The whole thing was intentional and appalling. The other co-owner called three days later to apologize and said that her co-owner did not even put us on the calendar. I have no idea how someone can talk to my father in law multiple times for months and never have scheduled the event into their calendar services. The company may have been good at one time which is why the catering company referred it, but it is falling apart and almost ruined my engagement party if it weren't the catering company to step in and save the day with their own servers. I hope no one has to go through that sort of unnecessary stress on such an important day. It thankfully did not ruin the night, but did take away some precious moments for my family and fiancé's family.

Barbara runs a flawless, classy company. Anything you would…read moreneed, Barbara comes up with as creative ideas. I hired Barbara for my mothers 90th birthday party, 75 people in attendance. I don't live in Downers Grove so I had no recommendations of who to hire by friends. I took a chance and was so lucky to have picked Barbara. She was in constant contact with me, came when she said she would and provided everything she said she would provide. She coordinates and oversees everything. I can't wait to have my family use Barbara's elegant Touch for future events.

Barbara is the absolute best! If you're looking for someone who is both creative and genuinely…read morecaring, she's the perfect choice for event planning. Her attention to detail and personal touch make every event unforgettable!

If top-notch cuisine is important to you but you don't want to spend a large fortune, contact these…read morepeople. My husband and I have been huge fans of their restaurant Bento Box for years (probably our #1 Chicago restaurant), so we decided to hire them to cater our wedding in August 2012. Because Rick can cook anything, we asked him to create a Mexican feast for our wedding, and it was nothing short of spectacular. ALL of our guests, including people who are normally picky eaters or who had never tried Mexican food before, commented on how good it was. We were on a budget, and they were able to work with us on that. Adrian, the coordinator, was fabulous to work with. She took care of all of our rental needs, and was able to work with our relatively new wedding venue. Having any event catered is never a cheap thing. But what we found as we did our research was that there is a wide spectrum of quality within the same price range. Artisan catering provides frikking delicious, beautiful food for the same price that other catering companies provide disgusting, overcooked wedding food. And, they really can do just about any type of cuisine. I urge you to consider them for any catered event. Or just try Bento Box.

George is a terrific chef and hes also hilarious and easy on the eyes. :) Go with this place, you…read morewill not be disappointed. delicious, accommodating and consistent.

Sean was absolutley incredible!! He was able to pull off servicing our event with less than a weeks…read morenotice. He took care of everything and was incredible to work with. The day of the event was unforgettable thanks to him and his team. If you're thinking about using Chemixology, just stop thinking and book it! You won't regret it!!!! I will definitely be using them for future parties.

Carol's staffing team exceeded expectations from start to finish. We utilized her team for both a…read morelarge staff appreciation breakfast and a retirement reception, and the level of service was outstanding across the board. The event staff were professional, polished, and extremely attentive to detail. The bartenders ran smooth, efficient bars and maintained a great presence with guests, while the service staff were proactive, organized, and truly elevated the overall experience. It's clear that Carol takes pride in sending high-quality people who understand hospitality at a high level. Reliable, professional, and easy to work with--I highly recommend Carol's staffing company for any event where service and execution matter.

I would LOVE to share our utmost appreciation for Carol, her company, and the absolutely AMAZING…read moreteam that supported our 10 Year Wedding Vow Renewal. First things first, the Captain, Angel, was incredible. His leadership, professionalism, calming and warm demeanor truly helped put us at ease with everything going on the day of. Every other member of his team was great. Different people that were there, called out what seemed to be each staff person individually for how accommodating and just... "nice" or "sweet" they were. At one point, a few of us caught them dancing as they were working and it made our day!! I truly hope they had a good time, as they were definitely part of the reason we all did as well. Angel and his crew have our sincerest gratitude for their work and engagement with us and the event as a whole. 10 out of 10... Highly Recommend!

I couldn't have had a wedding without Exquisitely Striking. I used their set-up service as well as…read morerenting water goblets from them. The set-up was extremely affordable for the amount of work that was done. We had a pretty elaborate wedding design-wise and Mariana and her team made it look effortless. And the goblets we rented were stunning!! Exquisitely Striking contribution to our wedding was small but highly impactful. If I were to have another event, they will be the first people on my list to call.