Everything was wonderful!! Communication good, set up great, food amazing, lot's of compliments…read more Many people asked for the caterer's name. We couldn't have been more pleased! Highly recommend!

Our first time using Chef Paul Catering & they were fantastic! Everything was absolutely delicious,…read morebeautifully presented, and so easy to serve. We had a wonderful assortment of appetizers, and every single item was a hit with both the kids and adults. The food looked as good as it tasted, and the presentation made our Homecoming pre-party feel extra special. There was plenty of food, everything arrived beautifully prepared, and it made hosting so much easier for me. I would absolutely use Chef Paul Catering again and highly recommend them for any party or event!

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 had such a great experience with the team that catered our wedding! They were amazing to…read morecommunicate with and always responded quickly. They also brought everything they needed for the food, including utensils, a griddle, tables, and more. I truly didn't have to worry about a thing! We had al pastor, chicken, and steak, and everything was delicious. The steak and al pastor were definitely our favorites! We highly recommend them for any event--we couldn't have asked for a better catering experience!

We went to La Mera with a large group and made the reservation weeks in advance. Our group was…read moresplit up amongst a bunch of tables. The main server took orders, got drinks to everyone in a timely manner and brought chips and salsa to everyone. And that was primarily the good part of the evening. The second part was actually bringing what we all ordered. It was quickly realized that anything that had lettuce in it was going to be sopping wet. The bowls were drowning in water. You know when you eat a bowl of Apple Jacks or Cocoa Puffs and the milk changes color to pink or brown respectively taking in the flavor of the cereal? Well, that's what happened in the burrito bowls. The water became a discolored mess of burrito "juice". It was gross to look at. Suffice to say, many had to get new burrito bowls. I ordered tacos. Two tacos came on a small plate and rice on a separate plate. I don't know why this place doesn't invest in bigger plates to hold all the food as all the separate plates take up a lot of space on the table. One person got fajitas and she had five plates. FIVE. PLATES. Seriously, WTH?! And of course, I had lettuce on my tacos and they were drowning. And before I knew I had to give my chicken and steak tacos life preservers, I had already added verde sauce. So imagine my seriously wet tacos now being infused with more liquid. They were gross. But let's go back to the time before I had my dinner. Our group took up four tables. Our table was the second one to order, but our food never came out. To give a reference, one couple arrived about 20 minutes after we ordered. They then placed their own order and received it before we received ours. So the main waitress apologized profusely and said she'd bring more chops and salsa, but she'd also bring over chips and guac. Which she did do. She brought chips (no salsa) and chips and guac. Then finally our meals came. I mean my meal and the two other people at our table. Well, sort of. One person never received the side of chips and guac. Just the one for the table for the unplaced order. My wife's meal took another ten minutes to arrive. However, a server who seemed perturbed brought her an al pastor (pork) taco. She said she'd bring ordered chicken. The server got upset and then quickly turned on her heel to bring the wrong plate back to the kitchen. She almost hit me in the head with the plate. Thankfully, I saw what she was doing and turned away just in time. So she was finally brought almost the right meal by the owner who had to make four trips as he kept forgetting to bring her everything she ordered. When the bill came, we were charged for the chips and guac. The one that was brought to the table as an apology, not the one that was actually ordered. It was quickly removed from the bill. The owner thanked us for our patience and then said that they were sorry about everything but didn't know they'd be so slammed due to homecoming. Um, we made our reservation weeks in advance. They were just understaffed for the evening and the kitchen doesn't seem to know that after you rinse the lettuce, you drain the water and maybe dab it with a towel to remove all the excess water. I'll say this: there are plenty of Mexican restaurants around that we'll never return here.

These guys are the real deal! I purchased some of their products from a local market in Chicago and…read moreeverything was outstanding. Their dill beans are some of the best I've had. Will definitely remember them next time I need catering for an event! Keep up the great work!

I just had some their Hot Giardiniera pickles that I purchased at a farmers market in Highland…read morePark. They were delicious!!

In one word ... "Flabulous!" The description of the wine-and-dine event hosted in the kitchen of a…read morePark District facility mentioned assisting with food preparation, but we participants were more inclined to pull up stools to the counter so we could view the process. Chef Rob was just fine with this. He is friendly and passionate about his work; it was fun to chat and hear about how he transitioned from the corporate world to his own catering biz. Our menu featured Caesar salad, roasted vegetables, grilled boneless chicken thighs, couscous, and homemade frozen custard with lemon crumbles. For the non-cheese eaters in our group, Rob prepared a separate salad with olive oil vinaigrette. The chicken and veggies were very tasty, seasoned with nothing more exotic than salt, pepper and dehydrated garlic. There were practically no leftovers. The custard was richer and more velvety than Culver's. The only dud was the bland and mushy couscous. Before the meal was over, we were already contemplating a future event with Rob.

We worked with Babito's Bites to cater a Hawaiian-themed lunch for a celebration of life luau in…read moreJune 2023. Rob was excellent to work with, extremely communicative, responsive and flexible in designing a custom menu including Kalua Pork, Shoyu Chicken with Rice, Pineapple and Meatball Skewers, Pineapple and Tofu Skewers, Hawaiian Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, Hawaiian Rolls, and a beautiful Fruit Tree including pineapple, watermelon, grapes, melon. Rob and his team of two others arrived an hour before the event started to get everything set up well. The food was delicious, and the guests were raving about the variety and flavors. It seems like Rob has a great range as a chef and is especially accommodating of any dietary restrictions or preferences; in fact, we asked him to work around some specific unique food sensitivities for our event and he did a wonderful job navigating that. The pricing was very reasonable for such high quality, and I can't recommend Babito's Bites enough based on the incredible food and phenomenal service we experienced at our event.

We hired Catered Productions to cater our daughter's shower and we absolutely loved our experience!…read more The food and service were both exceptional and I couldn't more highly recommend them!

I know I put a review in last year for when I ordered catering for my dad's birthday party. I just…read morehad them bring in the Holiday Buffet for an office celebration at my new job, and everyone enjoyed the food and even took leftovers home! Victor delivered our order this time, and he's the best. Michelle is always helpful and quick to respond when I need to place an order.

The food was delicious and the "Pig Presentation" people loved!! Tim & his crew were professional…read moreand very friendly!! They even packaged up our leftovers! All our guests enjoyed the party! The food was exceptional!!

From the owner: At Big Red’s Pig Party, we don’t just serve food — we serve an experience. What makes us unique? We…read morebring the whole pig roast to you. From our custom smoker trailer to our professional setup, we create a fun, unforgettable vibe that gets people talking (and coming back for seconds). Whether it’s a backyard bash or a company party, we handle everything from start to finish so you can actually enjoy your own event. Our family-run team brings passion, energy, and mouth watering pork to every party. Choose Big Red’s if you want real flavor, real people, and real fun.

A while back, we were planning to throw our annual party for about 40 people, and didn't want "that…read morehot dog catering" or just pizza. We wanted something better. We'd been to Cluckers several times, and we know the quality of our lunches and dinners. That said, we assumed our catering would be as good. Well, I'd say I was wrong... it was better! The folks at Cluckers Catering helped us understand exactly how much to order, and wow... the service and quality were beyond compare. So much so, that we actually are repeat customers, and have had all of our friends ask who we used. The food arrived, hot where it should and chilled where it should. We did Chips n Guac, 2350 Salad, THE Chicken, Garlic Smashed, and of course, cluckers sauce. Debs Brownies were an immediate hit, and we probably should have had more... All in all, I would highly recommend Cluckers Catering... if you've ever been there you know. If you haven't, you should.

From the owner: "Cluckers is my go to place for lunch and dinner. The food is consistently excellent" Adam,…read moreactual Yelper 9/2019

Authentic, great service, taqueria vibes. Get the tamales…read more Try the tortas. Good stuff and super fresh

It's just really really good food. From the elotes to the churros. Everything is delicious here!read more

The best custom cookies in the Northwest suburbs. Usually these types of sugar cookies don't taste…read moreto good but somehow lotta cookie makes them look AND taste delicious! Thank you!

From the owner: We are a small local homemade custom cookie business. Perfect for bridal showers, birthdays and…read morespecial events. Local delivery or pick-up. Everything is homemade and made to order.