Chic Chef Catering

ce. Leading up to the wedding, we worked closely with Lucia and she was wonderful throughout the planning process. She answered countless questions and helped guide us through all the options, which made everything feel much less overwhelming. One thing that really stood out was the value: compared to several other catering quotes we received, Chic Chef offered a great price point while still delivering a very high-quality experience. For our wedding, we did butler-passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, a plated dinner, a dessert table, and a late-night snack. We also rented our linens through them, which made the process even easier by keeping more things with one vendor. They were incredibly flexible with menu choices and really worked with us to create something that fit exactly what we wanted. The food itself was absolutely delicious and the portions were generous. We received so many compliments from our guests about how good everything was. We also brought our own cannolis and a sheet cake, and they had no problem cutting the cake and beautifully adding all of that to the dessert table alongside the desserts they provided. The staff was truly phenomenal. They made sure my husband and I actually got to eat during cocktail hour (which is chaotic for most couples!) by bringing us plates of the passed hors d’oeuvres ahead of time. They were attentive all night and kept everything running smoothly. As an added bonus, they packed up some leftovers for us to take home, which was such a nice surprise, and even boxed up the small cake we used for the cake cutting so we could take it home and freeze it. Overall, we couldn’t have been happier with Chic Chef. Between the delicious food, flexibility, attentive staff, and great value, they were a huge part of making our wedding day so special. I would absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for an excellent wedding caterer.

The food was delicious and people raved about it to us, saying that it was the best food they'd had at a wedding! I'm still thinking about our empanada appetizers and the mashed potatoes. YUM.

courteous, on time, great service, great food and cleaned their work space before they left. Very happy with my experience. 

ith, the service was top notch, and every single guest I talked to said that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. I highly recommend using Chic Chef as your catering company, you absolutely cannot go wrong!

prompt and kind. On top of it, their wait staff was spectacular which many of our guests made note of. They were so kind, happy to be there and had an exceptional level of service. Luci and her team went above and beyond, and we cannot thank them enough. The food was fantastic, and was served quickly. So grateful to have found them. If you’re considering it- book them!!! 

icious event they ever attended. You were consummate professionals from beginning to end in our wedding experience and we cannot thank you enough. We are so happy to recommend you to others moving forward.

th the bartenders provided otherwise I would have given a 5. They seemed inexperienced and didn't know how to make a few basic drinks etc. I probably would have sought out a separate bar tending service or double checked the specific bar tenders for our event had a list of our expected drinks to be made. Otherwise they were very helpful and kind!

compliments. The service team at our wedding was incredible. I would highly recommend for your wedding food needs!

e super friendly and easy to work with. Most importantly, the food is delicious!

onal service and prompt, reliable communication. Lucia is the absolute best and is super organized. Her focus and attention to detail are always on point! The dishes on the menu were delicious, and they even worked with us to customize a few unique items, creating the perfect fusion of our favorite flavors. The servers and bartenders were attentive and professional, and our signature Paloma cocktail was a hit. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would definitely recommend Chic Chef. I would hire them again and again for any future events.

veryone's food quickly. Lucia and Sophia were very responsive and helpful.

imentary sweets table, including coffee and tea at our wedding, which our guests really enjoyed. All our guests told us the food was great and loved eating family style. The team was always fast in their responses and flexible with my requests. I even had Portillos catered for late night snacks and they set it up for us, and included utensils and plating, all free of charge! I have nothing bad to say about them, and highly recommend them to anyone looking for great quality food, affordability, and exceptional catering experience!

ut one of our signature drinks was Tequila soda & lime. Well we had forgotten the soda (lol) & the bar tender just asked for a credit card & they would take care of it. Needless to say I was drinking tequila sodas all night! Couldn’t recommend them enough!!

h Lucia and the entire team was an absolute dream! We received so many compliments about how incredible the staff, bartenders, and especially the FOOD (!!) were. Everything was delicious, and our guests were raving about it during the wedding and for days afterward. We felt completely spoiled by the Chic Chef team, and we couldn’t be more thankful for how amazing they made our wedding day!

elivered an unforgettable culinary experience that blew everyone away. From the to-die-for appetizers to the seamless, professional service, everything was truly exceptional. Weddings are known for last-minute hiccups, but Chic Chef was flawless. From our first tasting to the big day, they exceeded every expectation. One of the most memorable moments? The manager personally walked to our photo session with a tray of appetizers and drinks—talk about above and beyond! The staff was warm, attentive, and completely on point from start to finish. Chic Chef, you’ve earned a permanent spot on our speed dial. We can’t wait to work with you again. THANK YOU for making our special day even more incredible!

entire process. And we got so many good reviews from our guests on our food.

was above and beyond our expectations. The booking was seamless, the tasting was easy to schedule, and the day of celebration was beautiful. We received many compliments on the food and the staff for their helpfulness and kindness!!

ff was so warm and welcoming. I truly felt like I could trust them and just enjoy my wedding - the best gift I could've asked for!

responded to all the emails and answered all our questions, had multiple phone meetings with us, Ravi walked us through our tasting as well as was present at the walk through even though it was so far to ensure their team could set up in an outdoor space but still keeping the space aesthetic. They were also quick to respond even though we aren't the best at responding back to the emails.They pre-packed the linens for us so we could set up the day of to make sure our centerpieces were placed, and the team present that day was incredible! The service was amazing and our family and friends can't stop telling us how good the food was and how fun and attentive the staff was! We had a buffet style dinner for 150 people and they were able to cook our parents' food specifically to their preferences and they were cognizant of our guests' food allergies. Not only that, the day of the wedding, they dedicated 2 people to my husband and I to make sure we had everything we needed whether it was getting appetizers during cocktail hour while we were taking pictures, getting more food during dinner, drinks, water, or whatever it was they were super attentive. The team that day was so helpful, they helped us pack up at the end of the night, packed up all the food for us, and they even got down on the dance floor with us! Everything was beautiful, delicious, and everything we could have wanted. We still get compliments on how good the food! We want to say thank you guys for making our dreams come true! If you could hire someone as your caterer we highly recommend Ravi and his team.

run a seamless operation. We had multiple guests tell us this was the best wedding food theyve ever had!

d friends who helped number our tables could not say enough about how helpful they were. They were kind enough to not only have appetizers and drinks in our bridal suite so we could enjoy the cocktail appetizers like everyone else, they also brought fresh ones to our table with dinner. TWO chic chef leads came to our table and told us their names so we could flag them down if we needed anything (which wasn’t much because they were so on top of everything). Food was delicious- they let us try everything as the bride and groom. We have 0 regrets booking them and would recommend to everyone!

etter experience. The team the day of was attentive, kind, and efficient. They always ensured that the bridal party needs were met. Special shoutout to Jorge (unsure if this is how you spell his name) from the day of team. He had such a strong attention to detail and went above and beyond to ensure everyone was taken care of and happy all with having the greatest smile on his face! Aside from the customer service, the food was amazing! We had a family style dinner and keep getting compliments such as "best wedding food I've had to date" and "I cannot believe how good the food was at your wedding." We personally loved the short rib and ravioli main course options. Thank you for such a great experience!

ic Chef absolutely blew us away. From our first phone call with Lucia, to our wedding day, the entire Chic Chef team was amazing. They were able to work with our budget and create an amazing bar and food menu that our guests loved. Not only did everything look beautiful, but the food was absolutely delicious!! We were able to do an extensive tasting with them to make sure every item on the menu was exactly what we wanted. From the hors d’oeuvres, to the main course, the salad, the dessert table, the drinks, everything was incredible. The team they sent on our wedding day were friendly and helpful, our event captain made sure we were taken care of all night, and the bar staff made sure we were never without a drink. They brought hors d’oeuvres to my husband and I and our entire wedding party to make sure we were all able to eat. All of our guests raved about how professional everyone was and how delicious our wedding meal was, and I would definitely recommend Chic Chef to any bride!

the wedding and not a criticism. Thank you to the entire team for making everything seamless!

thing. Service was impeccable. All food was served in minutes and piping hot. So may compliments from our guests.

pared and professional.

didn’t bat an eye as we told her that we wanted an espresso martini tower and a late night popcorn machine as our special touches to the night, and the team executed it perfectly! Their food was delicious (we are still receiving compliments on the meal!) and the service was excellent. We are so happy that we went with Chic Chef Catering!

d reception itself) the Chic Chef team was highly communicative, flexible to all our requests, and extraordinarily kind and professional. Throughout the tasting process the provided us not only with the menu options we selected but additional dishes they thought paired well with some of our initial selections and additional recommendations (that we ended up using). They encouraged us to sample each option and provide any preparation adjustments we thought necessary (more or less sauce, less seasoning, swapped toppings, etc.) and took studious notes to ensure these tweaks were included for our event. Their staff was very courteous and cordial even adjusting without complaint when we had an unavoidable late arrival to the second tasting. The Chic Chef team made sure to attend our venue walkthrough and beyond noting the required linens/silverware/glassware they provided very helpful insights into how to layout the venue during food service. This was greatly appreciated by my wife and I since we utilized the venue's space in a non-traditional layout. All of the upfront discussion and adjustments paid dividends as the reception itself went off spectacularly. The Chic Chef team were prompt in their arrival, efficient in their setup, and absolutely professional in the preparation and delivery of the food. They provided passed appetizers (at cocktail hour), plated salads, and plated meals for our event without any delay or shortage. Despite having speeches occurring throughout the event the Chic Chef team was able to discretely provide all food service without interruption. They additionally helped us plate and cut desserts that we sourced from a separate vendor. As a bonus their head staff member checked in with my wife and I throughout the event to ensure everything was proceeding as intended and to provide us our own meals and appetizers. The food itself was out of this world. Everything was prepared exactly as we had specified and with more than ample portions while being completely mindful of the allergy and diet preference list we provided from our guests. We have had no less than a dozen individual guests reach out to us following the reception to rave about the food and tell us it was the best they've ever had at a wedding. I assume their cleanup and tear down was as professional and efficient as the rest of their service because we did not even notice them depart. Our venue representative similarly raved about their communication and professionalism. To top all of this off their quote for our event was literally HALF the cost of the standard recommended caterers from our venue (and other venues we had explored). We will be recommending Chic Chef to any and all of our friends who plan an event in the Chicago area. For reference: 140+ guests Appetizers: bacon wrapped dates, stuffed mushrooms, beef crostini Salad: apple arugula Meals: braised short rib, lemon-herb chicken, stuffed pepper

st twice we could not decide on our final options. They were extremely communicative not only with us but with our day-of planner that took a ton of stress off of our shoulders. Almost 3 months later we still have people commenting us on the food and that the Steak was unforgettable. Absolutely would recommend. 10/10

m the time I saw them when they were setting up, to the end of the night, they were all smiling like it was their job to smile. The food was fantastic! They fire everything on site, so it’s fresh and not sitting in a chaffing dish. Communication process from start to finish was impeccable, if you’re lucky enough to work with Lucia (Lucy), she is seriously a pro. We were so worried about post-Covid prices but they were so reasonable with their food costs and even the extras were very manageable. Guests raved about the food for days afterwards. Even our pickiest family /friends were so excited about the food. It made us feel so happy that everyone was so happy. Hope to work with them again in the future!!

e expansive drink selection. They were very affordable for our budget, and were experienced with our venue, which made the flip of the space that much easier. My only feedback is that email communication was somewhat difficult at times, but everything the day of was absolutely perfect.

y and helped us create the perfect catering proposal within our budget. Chic Chef’s food was delicious and plated beautifully. Multiple guests told us it was the best food they ever had at a wedding, and we agree! And Chic Chef’s staff at our wedding was the cherry on top. The service was seamless from start to finish. We highly recommend Chic Chef to anyone looking for a caterer!

n details that would blow our guests minds. We got all that and more with Chic Chef and Lucy. From our very first phone calls and emails, through our big day, the whole team was friendly and professional in all the right ways. The balance between the two can be hard, but we never felt like it was purely a business transaction. Lucy and the team were incredibly flexible and accepting of some of our weird ideas (like banana margaritas), and generally just took away all the stress. They gained our confidence quickly within the first tasting and conversation around that, and had our trust as they guided us through what would look nice, go over well, what was reasonable and what wasn't. They clearly do this often, and do it well. Their existing relationship with our venue and some of our other vendors definitely helped, but it never felt like we were on the sidelines. On the big day, it was so fun to see Lucy and the team in execution mode. She was so attentive to us, and displayed a cool air of confidence that helped ensure we didn't even have a momentary thought that anything could go any other way than perfect. Everyone loved the food, the portions were immaculate, glasses were never empty, and our signature drinks and late night street tacos went off without a hitch. We cannot recommend Chic Chef, Lucy, and the whole team enough! The only part we're sad about is not having an excuse to interact with the team more regularly, and that no one will live up to the bar they set again.

o had Chic Chef provide a full bar service for guests, including a signature cocktail! They were very attentive to our guests and to my husband and I. Our guests complimented the food and were impressed with the bartenders. I would highly recommend using Chic Chef to cater your wedding!