Catering in Illinois

Champaign, Illinois

Celebrating 10 years, Watson's Shack & Rail brings its fine-casual Southern and Cajun inspired cuisine to your special occasions. Specializing in beloved fried chicken sandwiches, including the famously daring Watson's Hot dipped, they offer a unique culinary experience for any gathering. Their dedicated Food Truck is available for events, serving the Champaign-Urbana area and surrounding communities with their locally owned and operated flavors. Beyond delicious food, Watson's also provides comprehensive Bar Service, ensuring a complete and memorable celebration for your guests.

Evanston, Illinois

La Cocinita Restaurant Evanston brings the vibrant flavors of contemporary Venezuelan-inspired Latin American street food to your events. Guests can savor fresh, authentic, and delicious dishes like traditional tacos, arepas, and patacones. Specializing in catering for corporate events, La Cocinita also offers exciting food truck experiences to add a unique touch. They are dedicated to accommodating diverse dietary needs, providing excellent vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menu options. Choose La Cocinita for a unique and flavorful catering experience that delights every palate.

Bloomington, Illinois

A to Z's Catering & Parties is renowned for delivering delicious food at amazing, affordable prices. They are a prominent presence with their active food truck, frequently found at various community festivals, schools, and corporate locations, bringing tasty offerings directly to customers. Specializing in flavorful soul food, fish fries, and creative event-specific dishes like Philly Cheese Steak Tacos, their food truck is a popular choice for Food Truck Events. Beyond their mobile kitchen, A to Z's Catering & Parties also provides comprehensive catering services for corporate events and business lunches. Their diverse menu features everything from Zach’s famous biscuits and gravy to new BBQ sauce creations, ensuring a memorable culinary experience for any gathering.

South Elgin, Illinois

Gv's Italian Street Food invites you on an authentic culinary journey, bringing the true essence of Italian street food to your event with a passion for flavor. Rooted in a rich family legacy of traditional Italian cooking, their mobile kitchen serves up handcrafted recipes and fresh ingredients, continuing a tradition that began in Chicago. Indulge in delicious pasta, crispy paninis, traditional desserts, and their unique Italian-style pizza, all inspired by Italy's lively markets and passed down through generations. Whether planning a corporate event, hosting a vibrant food truck gathering, or seeking a flavorful and fast business lunch, Gv's Italian Street Food provides convenient service without compromising on taste. They ensure every bite tells a story, delivering a genuine taste of Italy right to your plate in the Chicago suburbs.

Hanover Park, Illinois

Chispachi Hibachi brings the excitement of teppanyaki-style catering directly to your event, offering "Flames, Flavor, and Fun" with captivating live cooking presentations. As a premier mobile hibachi provider, they serve the Chicagoland area, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, specializing in exceptional flavors for a wide range of occasions. From intimate private chef experiences at home to vibrant corporate gatherings, food truck events, and large buffet-style catering, Chispachi Hibachi delivers a premium experience. Their diverse menu features fresh seafood, succulent steaks, and vegetarian entrees, ensuring delicious options for everyone, including vegan choices. With professional waitstaff, comprehensive setup and cleaning services, and optional equipment rentals like tents and linens, Chispachi Hibachi ensures a truly hassle-free and unforgettable celebration.

Kankakee, Illinois

Crème of the Crop Catering & Food Truck offers a premium culinary experience, specializing in delicious scratch-made comfort food crafted from the freshest locally sourced ingredients. As BBQ specialists, they bring their imaginative touch to every event, ensuring trendy and stylish presentations paired with professional service, including waitstaff. Whether planning a corporate event, business lunch, or a private celebration, their team offers comprehensive event planning to bring your vision to life. Clients can choose from a variety of service types, including vibrant food truck events, elegant buffets, and convenient box lunches, all tailored to suit specific needs and budgets. Their unique, hearty, and plentiful menus are adaptable for gatherings ranging from intimate parties to large-scale events for up to 300 guests.

Melrose Park, Illinois

Goodhart Coffee Catering of Chicago delivers a premium mobile coffee experience, perfect for elevating corporate events and food truck gatherings. They provide full-service espresso bars complete with professional baristas, stylish mobile coffee carts, and high-quality Italian espresso machines, ensuring a refined setup for any occasion. Guests can enjoy a craft coffee experience featuring a wide array of specialty beverages, from lattes and cappuccinos to iced coffee and hot chocolate. With waitstaff included and all necessary equipment rental, Goodhart Coffee Catering offers peace of mind and unforgettable moments, whether for large or small events. Their commitment to fresh coffee and warm service makes them a trusted choice for creating a memorable atmosphere.

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Fork It Foods delivers boutique catering services across Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin, specializing in premium, upscale grazing experiences that are truly "more than just a pretty plate." They offer a diverse range of artfully curated grazing boxes, perfect for business lunches and individual needs, which can even be shipped fresh nationwide. For larger gatherings, their impressive grazing tables are designed to wow guests at corporate events and special occasions, with comprehensive event planning included to bring your vision to life. Elevate your next celebration with their unique tap trailer, Olive, providing a distinctive bar service or food truck event experience, complete with equipment rental. Fork It Foods is committed to using fresh, local ingredients, ensuring every buffet and box lunch supports small businesses while delivering exceptional taste and presentation.

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Espresso Palette elevates corporate events, business lunches, and private gatherings with their premium mobile espresso bar services. Specializing in organic, sustainably sourced Volcafe Way Coffee, they ensure exceptional quality and taste, with beans freshly roasted on-site. Their full-service mobile coffee cart provides a professional, on-time setup, complete with waitstaff, perfect for energizing team meetings, impressing clients, or enhancing office celebrations and conferences. Espresso Palette is dedicated to crafting unforgettable coffee experiences, where artistry and coffee converge to spark creativity and elevate any occasion. They offer a unique, upscale touch, transforming your event into a memorable moment with their carefully crafted, inspiring blends.

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois

DAMO BBQ, a dedicated husband-wife duo, specializes in crafting scratch-made Texas-style BBQ with a distinctive Italian twist. They bring their passion for fire and flavor to every occasion, serving exceptional meals from their custom-built smokers named Jeff, Snoop, and Big Poppa. Whether planning a corporate event, arranging business lunches, or hosting a food truck event, DAMO BBQ provides a unique culinary experience. Their catering services extend to private events and pop-ups throughout the Sleepy Hollow, Elgin, and Huntley areas of Illinois, ensuring memorable dining for any gathering.

Champaign, Illinois

Smith Burger Company brings "Champaign’s Favorite Burger" to your next gathering, renowned for its delicious offerings. This family-run business has been recognized as Champaign’s favorite for five consecutive years by CU’s News-Gazette Reader’s Choice Poll and was even featured on Big 10 Network's Burger Battle. Specializing in catering for corporate events and food truck gatherings, Smith Burger Company ensures a memorable experience. Their dedicated Smith Burger Food Truck is equipped to serve their acclaimed burgers directly to your guests, providing a unique and flavorful option. Choose Smith Burger Company to deliver a celebrated, family-crafted burger experience to your event.

Jacksonville, Illinois

Twyford BBQ & Catering delivers championship-quality barbecue to every occasion, distinguished by an impressive collection of professional accolades. They have secured 10 Grand Championships, 5 Reserve Grand Championships, and numerous other top honors for their expertly prepared chicken, ribs, pork, brisket, gourmet sides, and desserts. As dedicated BBQ specialists, Twyford provides a premium, upscale dining experience designed to make any corporate event or business lunch truly unforgettable. Guests can also enjoy their award-winning flavors at various food truck events, where their mobile kitchen is always on the move. With over 15 years of experience crafting exceptional cuisine, Twyford BBQ & Catering proudly offers food so good, they put their name on it.

Galesburg, Illinois

Smokin' Willies BBQ, recognized as Knox County's best barbecue, brings their acclaimed smoked meats and classic fixings to your next event in Galesburg, IL. Specializing in premium catering, they offer full event planning and waitstaff services for everything from intimate gatherings to large parties of up to 500 guests. Enjoy their delicious, on-site prepared dishes, crafted from old family recipes, whether you choose a sophisticated buffet, a lively taco bar, or a custom luncheon. For a unique experience, their food truck can come directly to your location, perfect for corporate events or casual food truck gatherings. Smokin' Willies BBQ ensures a memorable occasion, providing not just exceptional food but also a complete, upscale experience with their dedicated service team and even bar service options.

South Elgin, Illinois

BBQ on Wheels is a highly experienced barbecue and pig roast catering company, proudly serving the Northern Illinois market, including Chicagoland and the Northwest Chicago suburbs, from their Elgin base. With over 30 years in the business, they are recognized BBQ specialists, offering a full scope of services for corporate events, business lunches, and food truck gatherings. Their customizable menus feature tasty appetizers, hot and fresh entrees, and a wide selection of savory side items, all designed to satisfy every guest. BBQ on Wheels makes event planning easy with affordable options and the convenience of waitstaff included to handle setup, serving, and breakdown.

Mackinaw, Illinois

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard offers premium, upscale event services, perfect for corporate gatherings and unique food truck events. Guests can enjoy their award-winning, on-site crafted wines, complemented by accompanying dishes, all set against the backdrop of their beautiful 86-acre property with stunning 30-mile views. They specialize in creating memorable experiences, from custom events to corporate functions, ensuring a sophisticated touch for any occasion.

Woodstock, Illinois

Your Sister's Tomato offers a unique and engaging catering experience with their specialized wood-fired mobile pizza truck, perfect for corporate events, food truck gatherings, weddings, graduations, and any special party. Since 2016, they have delighted guests with authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas, crafted from fresh homemade dough, hand-crushed San Marzano tomato sauce, and premium ingredients. Guests will enjoy a captivating show as pizzas are hand-stretched, topped, and cooked in their wood-fired oven in just 90 seconds, right before their eyes. Beyond their signature pizzas, Your Sister's Tomato provides a diverse catering menu featuring homemade bread, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Be sure to try their popular lemon shake-ups for a refreshing addition to your event. They deliver a memorable and delicious culinary experience directly to your location.

Palatine, Illinois

Chicago Culinary Kitchen + BBQ is renowned for its award-winning catering, consistently rated as the best BBQ and catering by Money Magazine and Daily Herald Readers' Choice. As Texas-style BBQ specialists, they are passionate about their craft, smoking and cooking all meats and sides daily using only the highest quality ingredients. Their comprehensive catering program brings people together over great food, perfect for corporate events, business lunches, and convenient box lunches. Beyond delicious food, they offer full bar service with craft beer, bourbon, and cocktails, alongside engaging food truck events for a unique experience. With event planning included and equipment rental available, Chicago Culinary Kitchen + BBQ provides a premium, seamless experience for any size group or occasion.

Algonquin, Illinois

Corey’s NYC Bagel Deli, famously featured on CNBC The Profit, brings the authentic taste of New York-style bagels to downtown Chicago. Perfect for your next gathering, their catering menu extends beyond their renowned bagels and homemade cream cheese to include a wide array of delicious sandwiches, fresh salads, desserts, and even pizza. Whether planning corporate events, business lunches, or food truck gatherings, Corey's offers convenient and affordable options, including specially prepared box lunches. Guests will appreciate the high-quality ingredients and perfectly prepared items that make every bite a delight. Enjoy a truly special and reasonably priced catering experience that captures the essence of a true NYC deli.

Champaign, Illinois

KECdesign, LLC specializes in innovative foodservice design, equipment, and supply, serving a wide range of operations from restaurants and bars to businesses across central Illinois and nationwide. Their comprehensive services include expert commercial kitchen design, CAD layout, quality equipment, smallwares, and contractor supplies. KECdesign is equipped to support various events and operations, including Corporate Events and Food Truck Events, by providing essential kitchen solutions. They partner with independent establishments and growth-oriented chains to streamline supply, simplify procurement, and manage logistics, ensuring efficient and fully equipped kitchens for any need.

Chicago, Illinois

The Tamale Spaceship, Chicago's pioneering food truck since 2011, has evolved into a premium catering company specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine. They offer a sophisticated and refined menu, from beloved street foods to complex dishes like mole sauce, all prepared with vibrant, fresh, and often locally sourced ingredients. Whether planning a corporate event, business lunch, or an elegant wedding, The Tamale Spaceship provides tailored catering solutions for any occasion, from casual gatherings to formal celebrations. Their comprehensive services include full waitstaff, bar service with custom drink menus, and equipment rental, ensuring every detail is meticulously managed for a seamless experience. For added convenience, clients can opt for box lunch or drop-off delivery services across the Chicagoland area, or even book their classic food truck for a unique event experience. Drawing on deep cultural heritage and extensive hospitality expertise, The Tamale Spaceship is dedicated to crafting memorable events with unwavering quality and tasteful presentations, ensuring guest satisfaction.