Beyond Catering & Events

to set up a couple days before the wedding when we realized it was going to be a really hot day in a greenhouse with no A/C. Maura was lovely to work with and I relied on her expertise many times to help bring the day together.

l, and above all, made the entire process so much fun! The food was unbelievably delicious, and we received nonstop compliments from our guests all night about the hors d'oeuvres, entrées, desserts, late-night snack, and impeccable service. Everything was so smooth and seamless, and every course came out perfectly on time. We cannot recommend Beyond Catering & Events enough. If you're looking for top-tier catering and an amazing team to make your wedding day unforgettable, Beyond Catering is the way to go!

us plan the ideal layout, colors, and furniture rentals (and she arranged the furniture rentals directly). The food was delicious and the on-site team that handled bar and food was extraordinarily professional and skilled. Our guests and family members commented.

h praise)! The grape & goat cheese lollipops, and the grilled cheese & tomato soup shooter in particular were a hit and if you're debating whether to do late night food...just do it, you won't regret it! We were just truly so impressed with everything. The food was delicious (which you can't always say with wedding food) and the presentation was flawless. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to go with Beyond Catering and are forever grateful to Jill and her team for helping make our wedding day that much more special.

ized our menu to fit our needs, and helped make our big day run smoothly. Maura was incredible to work with and I could not be more grateful. The food was also incredible! Everybody was raving about the Taco Bar and how it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. All of the appetizers were fantastic, it was hard to choose which ones to serve! The service staff during the event were also incredible. We were able to have an absolutely perfect wedding because of Beyond Catering and their team. I recommend them to absolutely everybody!

es/products, and was a fantastic "wedding planner." Also, we received numerous compliments from our guests regarding the food, drinks, and dessert. We even received compliments about the coffee!! I highly recommend Chris for your special event. He'll go "Beyond" for you!!!

sh, delicious, and definitely impressed our guests. Working with Maura was also great-- she's extremely communicative and professional. Thank you Beyond Catering!

joyed their meals. Would highly recommend!

and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

he # of vendors we worked with, saving us a lot of worry on our wedding day. We did have a change of contact which is always nerve-wrecking, but Maura was extremely communicative and professional, it eased all of our worries. Maura & the team executed everything perfectly on our wedding day & the #1 compliment we got (from our guests) outside of great tasting food was the portion size - none of our guests felt hungry or like they didn't have enough food. Full bellies & full hearts! Would definitely recommend Beyond Catering for your wedding.

on. Many of our guests have even commented on how delicious the food was! We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Beyond.

supposed to get married August of 2020, but had to postpone to August 2021 and the transition with them was seamless. Without hesitation they worked with us and our new date and we then worked with Lale who is also amazing! The food was an important detail of our day and it did not disappoint! They allowed us to customize some dishes and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day possible. Lale and her team were amazing, on time, professional, friendly, and so easy to work with. All of our guests raved about the food and had nothing but great things to say about the service! Everything was perfect and I 100000% recommend Beyond to anyone looking for a caterer! We love them and hope you do too!

kept our wine glasses full. Lale was very easy to work with and whenever we came to her with an issue, she did what she could to fix it quickly. However, there were several hiccups throughout our experience with Beyond Catering at our wedding. (1) From the beginning we were explicit on which wine we wanted served and that we wanted it served throughout the night. A week before the wedding they asked us if we wanted their 'house' wine served after dinner and that despite giving them a years+ notice they might not have enough of our specified wine. We ended up having to bring an extra case of our own in case we ran out, which we did. (2) The 8 month pregnant matron of honor and her husband were being very cautious with COVID and requested to have their meal outside near the dance floor after dinner. We were told that would be no problem. But on wedding day, despite confirming that was the plan, their food didn't make it up to the dance floor until we went searching for it a full hour after dinner. (3) While we (the bride and groom) saw all of the hor d'oeuvres, many of our guests did not see any of them. There were definitely not enough, which was surprising given our attendance was about 25% lower than what we had originally planned (and paid) for.

ill over the course of two years to design the menu and keep it in our budget. When COVID hit, they were accommodating to help us move the wedding to a new date without issue. We even used them for our Covid-safe “micro wedding” in 2020. They were organized, communicative and extremely easy to work with. Beyond quickly became our favorite vendor to work with. On the day of the wedding, head chef Sergio did an amazing job executing the menu. We are still getting so many compliments from guests on how yummy the food was and how friendly the catering staff was. We can’t recommend Beyond Catering enough!

staff was flexible and helpful the entire time. Their customer service made us relaxed while planning a wedding in the Pandemic. Plus, the food was INCREDIBLE! So many of our guests raved about the food stations we had, and we are so glad that they had such a variety for everyone. We couldn't be happier with Beyond Events, and w highly recommend them for any event of any size. Thank you!

elicious and fresh the food tasted. Courtenay specifically, was the star of the show. I really wanted a flowy vibe which strayed away from a sit down dinner and Courtenay suggested action stations which did not disappoint!! She also has a sharp eye for décor and recommended some incredibly cute pink water glasses to compliment my table runners/flowers. Courtenay also went above and beyond while trying to help me and my parents figure out what we could do if we needed to more venues due to COVID. She was in constant communication with me, my parents, and my day of coordinator and I feel like the day would not have gone as smoothly without her support. I cannot thank Courtenay and her entire staff enough for making my wedding amazing!!

ring everything went smoothly the day of and was quick with communication! Highly recommend.

courtyard. Because we live in an apartment, I knew we would be hard-pressed to find a caterer who would be able to prepare dinner on site, but that is something we really wanted vs. a buffet. From the first inquiry, Courtenay was so helpful in helping bring our little micro wedding to life. We had the chef set up in our garage and a server to assist and serve apps and dinner. The food was amazing! The appetizers especially. I was so impressed with the whole set up. The service made the night so special and felt so elevated. Cannot recommend Beyond Catering enough!!

initial inquiry to tasting to quote and contract to planning and day-of, they didn't miss a beat. They are a well-oiled machine and very detail-oriented. Courtenay communicated with me very well, confirming details timeline, etc. which, as the planner, made very happy. This resulted in little to no need to spend time on the day of directing or reviewing details as all was handled and settled beforehand and made for a smooth day. OH! And aside from just the amazing customer service, the food was soooooooooo GREAT! I kept sneaking bites of appetizers and the main meal was just top-notch! I would highly recommend them for their quality food, great customer service, professionalism, and a great member to add to your wedding team that will go above and Beyond!!

ut the food. There were some issues with extra costs at the end, but they worked with us to keep the prices down. The woman who ran the event was amazing from the time we met her at the tasting until the end of the wedding night.

. They do not serve the typical bland chicken or overcooked beef dinners. Beyond Events has a wide variety of food options and everything we tasted was delicious. They also provided plenty of food - some of our guests went for second helpings and still there was plenty left over.

ere very responsive and easy to work with. (Courtenay was awesome!) We were on a tight schedule and they were able to make a menu that suited all our needs for our big celebration. And my fiance was very happy with their ability to make small substitutions on a few items to accommodate food allergies and preferences. The service was great and the food was YUMMY! Our guests are still talking about the food- especially the mashed potatoes. ;) We could not be happier with how the food came out and I highly recommend them!

the stress of planning a wedding with her prompt communication and great advice. She was very organized and made sure the entire night went smooth. All the food was delicious, the presentation was unique and fun, and the servers were all great! We received so many compliments throughout the night, from the hors d'oeuvres to the late night menu. The whole team contributed to our perfect night, they went above and BEYOND!

inish. The food was absolutely delicious and Jill came up with so many personalized touches to our menu to make for a very unique and thoughtful evening. I highly recommend Beyond Events catering service and can’t thank them enough for making our wedding so memorable.

delicious! The staff was all extremely friendly, too.

one calls and was a pleasure to work with. While our wedding was in Chicago, we live overseas, and Courtenay was great at handling the long distance communication issues. We changed the number of guests and various menu items multiple times, and she was so gracious each and every time I emailed or called to ask for another change. The day of the wedding, the staff and servers were great - they had catered events at our venue before and knew the Museum's ins and outs. Everyone of them was kind and professional. And the food was amazing! It was the complete opposite of the lukewarm, bland food I've had at so many other weddings. The wonton appetizers had a great kick, the truffle mash potatoes were delicious, and the chicken was moist. The squash ravioli had filling that was plentiful and tasty. Instead of a wedding cake, we had Beyond Events provide cupcakes for desert and I am so glad we did! The chocolate fudge and red velvet were particularly good. We got so many compliments on the food from guests that night, and I was still hearing from people about the food days later. I cannot recommend Beyond Events highly enough!

nts paid lots of attention to our specific requests. Courtenay and Melissa were both great to work with, super organized, very professional, but also so friendly, fun, and supportive! The food at our wedding was a highlight. Would highly recommend Beyond Events for your wedding!

d us through the entire process. The food was great and many guests said it was the best steak they've ever had.

during and after the night. The most amazing person to work with is Courtenay Lipka. She was so extremely helpful and responsive. She went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly during the event. Without her, the night would not have been as spectacular as I remember it. Definitely recommend!

striction/allergy options as well. You won’t be disappointed. We highly recommend Beyond Catering & Events! Thank you for everything. You helped to make our wedding even more enjoyable!!

e the menu we wanted, and the food turned out delicious! We loved working with them, and will recommend to any friends or family looking for a wedding caterer.

endors I could have ever asked for during this stressful wedding planning time. She was very attentative to my emails, she helps with so much of the planning and makes sure that everything runs smoothly for your event. I would recommend her to everyone. As for the food, it was phenominal! Beyond events is associated with Buona beef company and everything was just SO GOOD. My guests raved about how unique and delicious the appetizers were, and how dinner was one of the best that they've had in terms of wedding food when preparing for 200+ people! They were very flexible in working with us, and we were able to choose a menu that fit our budget. I highly recommend them for all your catering needs! They are awesome!

dditional options and let us come in for another tasting. Originally Donna was our contact, who had been in the industry for a long time and knew her stuff, so when she retired we were a little nervous about who would be our new contact. Thankfully we got to work with Courtenay and she was absolutely amazing!! She hopped on a call to introduce herself right away and helped answer any questions/concerns I still had. From that moment on, Courtenay continued to be quick to respond and even helped me when I needed another opinion on non-food related wedding details. She was there on the day of to help ensure everything went smoothly and even checked in on me a few times that night to see if I needed anything. Our guests all raved about how delicious the food was and we are extremely glad we went with Beyond Events as they (especially Courtenay) knocked it out of the park :)

ding, Beyond Events was beyond courteous, professional, helpful, and amazing. Donna was so helpful and accommodating with every last detail. The food was DELICIOUS and all my guests raved about their dinners. Donna gave me so many helpful tips and pointers along the way. The late night snacks were also the best and so tasty! Aside from all of that, when I walked into my wedding, there Donna was helping light the candles on the table and making sure everything was perfect. I could not have asked for a better team and am so happy I found them!! Thank you Beyond Events!!!

and Donna was quick to help clear it of its previous guests to get everything set up for the evening. She took charge and made sure everything was perfect. The guests all raved about how great the food was (especially the bacon wrapped dates and mini gyro sandwiches). The vegetarian option, wild mushroom ravioli, was so good that it made a few of the meat eaters in the crowd jealous! The other main course we went with was the braised short rib, which was also delicious. The 5 star review is well deserved! Thank you to Donna and all of the Beyond Events staff for the amazing dinner!

sive about using Beyond Events because we booked a different caterer that lost their operating space and they ensured Beyond Events would carry out our contract with them. The transition process was mostly smooth, although we didn’t have an opportunity to taste the food because we were planning from out of state. Jamie was very respective of our concerns in going with a caterer we had never tried, and overall she was very accommodating of special requests, dietary restrictions, etc.. A few things got lost in the transition when we talked about things over the phone and then saw incorrect versions of that information reflected in the contract. It was a quick fix, but on the day of the wedding, one thing we had discussed in detail wasn’t executed properly. We had ordered a tiered cake and sheet cakes from a bakery and arranged with Jamie for Beyond Events to take the tiered cake to the kitchens after we cut it in front of our guests, and serve it alongside the sheet cakes that were cut out of sight. Instead, Beyond Events left our cake out all night, didn’t cut it, and brought the sheet cakes out to cut in front of all our guests. Ultimately we spent a lot of money on a cake that was essentially wasted and it didn’t look great having sheet cakes cut in front of everyone while the beautiful one we designed sat by untouched. Plus, no one from Beyond Events checked in with us or introduced themselves to us all night, so we didn’t know who to ask to take care of it. Jamie hasn’t touched base with us either to ask how things went. Overall, the food was excellent and the family style service was a hit. I just wish they would have taken a little more care in executing everything we discussed and at the very least checking in with us—either the night of the wedding, or in the aftermath.

f servers they had on staff. Now for the missing two stars. Beyond events is actually the parent company for our originally booked caterer, Joey Buona's. Joey's actually closed (their building was bought and they were forced to leave) about 4 months before our wedding. The communication leading up to their closing was shoddy at best (we had to call and question them when we read about the closing online), and at certain points left my bride and I extremely stressed. Luckily once Beyond Events took over, the planning started to go a bit smoother, though we did have to travel down to Chicago (from Milwaukee) for a second tasting. They did honor our original pricing and didn't add in any additional charges for transporting the food an hour and a half north. This was great. Also, the food offerings they had were broader and the quality was a bit better in our honest opinion. The final issue and main reason for the 2 star deduction was due to some issues on the day of our wedding. While my groomsmen and I were getting ready I recieved a very odd phone call from a gentleman claiming that he had the dishware for my event. I was of course extremely confused and after about 3 ten minute phone conversations was able to instruct him to walk into our venue to find the catering manager. Apparently the wrong numbers (our cell phone numbers) had been given to the local dishware company (Arena) on accident. This never should have happened. To those who have already been married, I bet you can see how stressful this was for me (and my bride, who this gentleman called before calling me). The final issue was that the caterer apparently messed up when ordering the linens and when the groomsmen and I arrived to set up the centerpieces the tables were still not set. Keep in mind that this was a bit over an hour before the ceremony. This caused additional stress, especially when the catering manager failed to acknowledge us entering the venue (she purposefully walked away on her phone when I tried to talk with her, to be fair, I could tell she was yelling at people and was also under a bit of stress). I can give Jaime and her crew a bit of slack, especially since I know these events were literally dumped on her and her staff a couple months before they were taking place. Also they did have to travel, probably farther than they are used to. I can tell they overstaffed simply because they wanted to provide the very best experience. I would recommend them, but it's hard to ignore the unneeded stress that they added onto our day (and trust me, s*** will go wrong on your wedding day, just roll with it). As i said, the food was great. Service was beyond fantastic, but communication could have been better.

out of her way to make your vision a reality. We have received so many compliments from our guests about how delicious the food was, and we were blown away by how friendly the staff was. You will not be disappointed in hiring Beyond Events for your wedding day!