Wedding Catering in Chicago

Planning a wedding is both exciting and stressful at the same time. You and your partner have such a long to-do-list of information to be researched and coordinated that there is so much that can go wrong. When it comes to wedding catering, choose a reputable caterer who can help you coordinate and pull it all together.

When choosing a good wedding caterer, look for acceptable years of experience, good reviews, venue ideas, and a wedding consultation you feel comfortable with. Make sure you research them on the internet and interview them thoroughly. The Chicago caterers listed here have been in business 10 years or longer, have a sound step-by-step process of coordination, and have received some excellent reviews. Their catering menus are delicious, their presentations are beautiful and they can be used for the bridal shower as well as the wedding reception.

Chef by Request, 6203 5100 Academy Drive, Suite 200, Lisle, IL 60532, 630-493-4300, 630-493-4558. Contact the wedding coordinator, Danielle Guzman, at dguzman@chefbyrequest.com

Chef by Request is an upscale catering company that has been in business since 1996. They have the ability to offer suggestions for venues they have worked with already, or they can accommodate you at the venue of your choice.You can check out their list of preferred venues and promotions, discounts and customer appreciation. Chef by Request will develop a custom wedding menu for you and arrange a chef tasting. They offer chef-attended stations, displayed food stations and buffet style, depending on your style and budget, complete with the wedding cake!

Jewell Events Catering, 424 North Wood Street, Chicago IL 60622, 312-829-3663; Wedding consultants are on staff to assist you.

Jewell Events Catering has offered catering services since 1967.Whether you are planning a small intimate gathering or a large elegant reception, Jewell Events Catering will have no problem fulfilling your wedding catering needs out of its 40,000 foot warehouse and one of the largest commercial kitchens in the industry. Jewell Events Catering can coordinate your other wedding necessities, including music, photography, floral, lighting, transportation, tenting and equipment rental.

Cork Catering & Special Events, 1421 Fullerton Avenue, Addison, IL 60101, 630- 812-0356, Fax: 630-932-3410

Cork Catering & Special Events is a sister company to Corky's Catering. This catering company can fulfill the upscale needs for your wedding reception.They will assist you with the venue selection for your bridal shower and/or reception, from the large number they have worked with, and plan a wedding menu based upon your tastes, theme and budget. Click on their wedding information packet for more information.

True Cuisine Catering, Suburbs, 2031 N. Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187; Downtown, 1366 Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607, 630-690-3201, Toll Free: 1-800-334-3305, Fax: 630-597-0040, info@truecuisine.com

True Cuisine Catering was a cooking school 30 years ago and, according to them, has held the title of "The Best Caterer in DuPage County" since 1999. True Cuisine Catering offers a wedding consultation and a complimentary tasting. You can visit their webpage for the terms of contracting their services. They can offer recommendations for your other wedding needs, such as DJ's, florists, photographers, and transportation.

Make sure you compare at least a couple of catering companies and do your homework so you know what to expect before the day of the wedding reception. Alleviate some of the stress of wedding planning by consulting with the catering coordinator and going to the complimentary tasting. The consultants and staff are there to help. Your catering company will want to ensure that you are thorough, also, so they know how to proceed to do the best job possible for you. Work with the wedding caterer to plan an affordable, but memorable menu that you and your guests will enjoy.

Now that you can cross the wedding caterer off your to-do-list, don't forget to get your wedding favors to show your guests how much you appreciate them.

Congratulations on your wedding!