Could not have nicer things to say about working with My Chef and Jamie Walsh for our wedding day…read morecatering. We met Jamie at our venue's vendor expo and were immediately impressed by their services, pricing, and vast food offerings. It was a no brainer to book with their group! We had our tasting a couple months before our wedding day; which is complimentary to the couple and a $50 charge for any additional guest to join. They have you select 8-10 appetizers, 2 salads, and 4 entrees to taste at their Naperville location. They also have displays of china, silverware, glasses and more to help couples select what aligns aesthetically for their special day. Jamie worked with us to make small modifications to their standard offerings to make the food exactly what we wanted! Our wedding day came and we were floored by the quality/presentation of food, level of detail in place settings, and service from all staff members. We had multiple guests say that this was some of the best wedding food they've had, steaks were not over cooked, and food tasted fresh. Jamie also let us add desserts a week out to reallocate money from a couple of guests who last minute were unable to attend. Their team was even nice enough to service items not purchased through their group: disposables for the late night snack, display and refilling of cupcakes, etc. Overall, their group went above and beyond for us under Jamie's leadership. Our tables looked great, our food was wonderful, and their team was fabulous. We truly appreciate all they've done for us and could not recommend them more! Appetizers Selected: Mac & Cheese Bites, Bacon Wrapped Dates w Honey Citrus Sauce, Cocktail Meatballs, Bruschetta Bar Salad Selected: Mixed Field Greens w Pears, Goat Cheese, Pear Infused Vinaigrette. *Alts: Candied Walnuts & Second Balsamic Dressing to offer Dinner Selections: 1. Filet w Red Wine Demi Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, & Asparagus 2. Garlic & Herb Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Vodka Sauce w Bowtie Noodles, & Grilled Veggies 3. Butternut Squash Ravioli w Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Grilled Veggies *Kid's Meals & Vegan Meal offered otherwise at no upcharge Dessert Selections: 1. Mini Cookie Tray- Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar, M&M, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter 2. Assorted Chocolate Truffles- Oreo, Buckeye, Aztec

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.

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.

Once again, I was thrilled to work with Relish Catering! They handle the catering/service at…read morePalatine Hills Golf Course. Matt has always been exceptionally responsive and proactive in understanding our requirements to ensure our event runs smoothly. Drawing from our past events, he offered great recommendations on our order to keep everything on schedule. Timeliness is critical for our outing, and Relish delivered ahead of schedule at every single turn: Check-in: Scheduled for 7:30 AM, but they were fully set up and ready by 7:15 AM. Lunch: Scheduled for 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, but pre-made wraps and chips were completely prepped by 10:45 AM. Post-Round Appetizers: Slated for 1:30 PM, but when our golfers finished early, Relish seamlessly pivoted and was ready for us by 1:00 PM. On top of that, they provided two beverage carts that did a fantastic job supporting our outing throughout the day. Matt, Jake, Maria, and Fabian,  are always an absolute pleasure to work with!

Always excellent food and service. Very large menu to choose from, including full buffet, or you…read morecan create your own buffet

Since recently moving to the area, Louie Angelo's has quickly become one of our go-to spots…read more Whether we're ordering takeout for a cozy night at home or dining in, the food is always consistently delicious. The pizza is fantastic with a perfectly cooked crust, and the vodka rigatoni is one of my favorite dishes--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. We've also appreciated the variety of daily specials, which always give us a reason to try something new. If you're looking for great casual Italian food, this is definitely the place to go. The food is consistently excellent, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it's the kind of local restaurant you'll find yourself coming back to again and again. Highly recommend!

We were in South Elgin running errands today. I did a Google search on restaurants near the places…read morewe would be at Louie Angelo's came up un the list. Italian food is our most favorite cuisine. Many Italian restaurants are fancy high price place restaurants. We were excited to find a casual Italian restaurant where the emphasis is on serving delicious food rather than having a fancy setting. The fried zucchini with homemade ranch dressing was very good. Be sure to ask for additional parmesan cheese to sprinkle on it. The rigatoni with vodka sauce was very good. I had the Buratta salad with red pepper strips and balsamic glaze. I would order this again. One minor point. The salad greens were about 50% spinach leaves and then the other 50% was mixed lettuce. For me, that was too much spinach. Their balsamic dressing was perfect for this salad. I wish we lived closer to this restaurant. I would come here very.often.

Never had issues. Food and service always excellent. Sandwiches fresh and tasty. Daily specials…read moregood for the mind and all. Bakery is just good for everything !!!

I've been going to Franco's for years, and it has consistently been one of my favorite bakeries…read more Their fresh bread is excellent, and my favorites are the butter cookies and the cannoli. Their sandwiches and prepared foods are always delicious. If you're looking for authentic, high-quality baked goods, Franco's is definitely worth a visit.

Cuisine America is a godsend! We were so lucky to have Mary and her team be part of our most…read morespecial day. We had a buffet style wedding, and we were so glad we did. From our first tasting to the wedding reception, Mary and her team were professional, experienced, and well-organized. They were so accepting of us as an LGBT couple. Their hard work translated to an event and a food menu and service that we will never forget. Food was a BIG priority for our wedding, and Cuisine America BROUGHT IT ALL! Mary is flexible and helpful with our requests. She was so accommodating to even create a ethnic dish for our menu. The food was delicious, memorable, and satisfying. Their steak is the best wedding steak we've ever had! Her crew is professional and organized. All of the guests were so happy. Compliments kept coming even after the wedding. In addition to food, Mary has accumulated an amazing inventory of wedding decorations that will be available to your venue. Mary helps you make your vision for your reception happen. She plans meticulously, and executes them well. Cleaning up was a breeze too. We highly recommend Cuisine America. She and her team are well sought out, and they will not disappoint!

Everything went well. Service. Food. Selection and price. The owner is so easy to work with. We…read morehave used this caterer on more than one occasion and will use them again if the need arises.

Chef Doug is absolutely awesome! We hired him to cater a brunch for 40 people. He was so easy to…read morework with and design a menu that worked great for our occasion. The food was so delicious. The menu was creative, comforting and a sure crowd pleaser. Every single dish was flavorful and made everyone go up for seconds! I will be hiring him again for sure. Here's what he made! -Fluffy Crust less Baked Quiche's with Roasted Tomatoes, Machengo, Wilted Spinach and Black Pepper Bacon -Baked Strata with Prosciutto and Fontina finished with a Satiny Mornay Sauce and Smoked Paprika -Thick Cut Maple Glazed Black Pepper Bacon -Platter of Assorted Coffee Cakes prepared from scratch by the Coffeecake Connection with Artisanal Breads and Bagels with whipped Cream Cheese and accompanied by my own Homemade Butter and assorted Jams and Chutneys -Cheddar Sour Cream and Chive Hash-brown Gratin Casserole If you're having a party in the Chicagoland area, he's your guy. Friendly, smart, creative and very talented.

Chef Doug and Jamie did a superb job catering a retirement party for 50 at our house. The food was…read moredelicious, the service was fantastic and their cleanup left the kitchen spotless. I would definitely recommend them for your event, they never disappoint!

REALLY good! This was a food truck that was at Art History in Geneva - we were actually late but…read morethe gentleman that was in the truck stayed late and we were SO glad he did! We tried RIBEYE MACARONI & CHEESE & the BEAT'BOPPIN BBQ RIBS - both were amazing! The meat was so easy to cut I used my plastic spoon! The flavors were so good - not spicy but super flavorful!!

The food is awesome!!! Finally soul food in the burbs!!! The mild sauce for wings if great, Italian…read morebeef seasoned perfect and Gyros are a hit!!!

My favorite part of coming here a second time was knowing I need to take a picture of that cross…read moresection. As always amazing!! I have a recommendation and I found the sandwich needing a little more sauce and talking to my friends they also believe this is the case maybe adding the sauce to the top and the bottom might help. There is so much meat and bread that the sauce gets lost. But outside of that amazing! I will continue bring people here! Service as always is amazing. Current ranking on best sandwiches and desserts 1. Fatso 2. Rose 3. Salvatore Dessert 1. Lemon cookie 2. Strawberry lemon cookie (seasonal)

Food gd service by Patty Suck, she only paid attention to her Regulars n Blew off other customers…read more Previous I was in n service at tables was good. If u go in St Charles Place make sure u don't deal with Patty Very Unprofessional

The best Chicago style beef delivered to your home. Better and cheaper than Portillo. Shipped…read morequickly in a cooler with dry ice! Fantastic.

When I had my pizzeria, I tried making Italian beef in house but I could never get it consistently…read moregood enough to my satisfaction. I tried various vendors and Bari was the best by far. Consistently solid Italian beef and gravy every time. Consistency is major in the restaurant industry. They have a retail outlet at their facility for the general public. Every once a while I make the trip out there to load up. It's not near me but worth the trip. Their beef is great and prices are too. 3, 4, + 5 pound packages along with the gravy are available at the outlet. If you're having an event, they're the way to go. They have a website where you can order and have it shipped to you anywhere. They also have sausage, meatballs, + giardiniera but I've never had anything but their Italian beef so I can't comment on those items. For their beef, they've got my vote. Italian beef sandwiches for supper tonight!