Crave Cuisine

Her team came all the way to Chicago for the tasting, and wow was the food incredible. We are foodies and people are still talking about how incredible it was. Lori is amazing and could not recommend them enough. Not only did she help with food she helped with decor, our timeline, and coordinating with the other vendors to ensure the day went smoothly.

and fabulous instincts. Almost all of our guests mentioned that this was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding. Her staff was kind, intelligent, and so on top of it! Lori is the real deal - she’ll make your wedding shine!!

y expectations with display, taste and variety. There wasn’t a dish I didn’t like, but some of my favorite dishes were the Hawaiian luau rice with ham, pineapple, coconut and macadamia nuts, yum! Also loved the grilled chicken pineapple kabobs. Also for breakfast the spinach & gruyere cheese quiche with hash brown crust was a huge hit! The antipasti charcuterie boards were beautiful and so tasty, especially the savory cheesecake. And lastly the two decadent desserts we ordered, both the puff pastry cherry hand pies and lemon ginger cheesecake bites…OMG!

our wedding reception or other event goes perfectly, as ours did! Our guests loved the buffet and hors d'oeuvres table. I will hire her again for our anniversary dinner!!

be good communication, and Lori at Crave Cuisine was the best at communicating right from the start, which made me ultimately select Crave Cuisine for our catering. Lori was incredibly responsive, provided support and assistance when needed, and brought fun and creativity to the planning process. Although we didn’t try the food before the day of our wedding, I had no doubt in my mind that the catering would be amazing and truly, I could not have been more right about that. We’re about a month and a half out from our wedding and we still have guests telling us how amazing the food was. The entrees were delicious and healthy, and our appetizers and desserts were truly the stars of the show! Our guests loved our nod to Wisconsin – Crave Catering had the BEST butter ever, some of the most delicious cheeses of all time for our cocktail hour, and the most amazing pies of all time for dessert. Also, Lori made sure to take time out of the day on our wedding to introduce herself, make sure we were happy, and to let us know we’d have pie to take home with us (how thoughtful is that?!). I am so thankful Crave Cuisine was so communicative, reliable, and professional throughout the entirety of our planning and on our special day. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer!

rything so easy for us. Not to mention, all the food was absolutely incredible. Our guests could not stop raving about it!

perience possible. Her organization and timeliness in communication left us without any questions or worries. She always brought solutions to us when we ran into an obstacle, which is so very valuable when planning a wedding. Additionally, Lori worked as our day-of coordinator too. It was critical to have someone there to manage the logistics and preparation just hours before our celebration, and Lori did so with perfection. The food was delicious and very well plated. The quality of the food, and preparation of it, was high, but still left our guests feeling full. If you are at all on the bubble about who to go with when it comes to catering, please do yourself a favor and go with Crave Cuisine. It made our special day so, so, so much better.

compliments! Lori was a great communicator and left us feeling confident that our big day was in capable hands. Highly highly recommend Crave!

caterers) - that said, none have even come close to the level of accommodation, care, and love that Lori and Chef O put into their food. My husband is a cook and butcher making food the #1 priority for our reception. The talent behind these folks is one thing (I've been dreaming about the custom miniature GLUTEN FREE Danish meatballs that they served during our cocktail hour for 3 months now) but their passion for great cuisine and hospitality is another. I feel so lucky to have had them cook for our special day, and would eagerly recommend them to any and everyone in the market for delicious eats. Highlights: A fully gluten free menu for the Celiac bride, a fully seasonal and local menu to highlight the best of the Midwest, an in-home private tasting, THE MEATBALLS, beautiful tableside service, and so, so much more. In short, I LOVE Crave Cuisine and wish that we could have another wedding just so that we could hire them again!

tails so professionally. She was so communicative throughout the entire planning process. Lori and Chef O were so collaborative and interested in our ideas for what we wanted to do to make our wedding unique. We wanted to do Eastern European appetizers for cocktail hour, and Lori and Chef O researched recipes and came to us with fantastic suggestions that we got to try in our food trial. The food across the board was incredible, and we got rave reviews from our guests about the service, both from the servers and bartenders. The Crave Cuisine team was also flawlessly able to serve my husband's homebrew all night at the bar, which involved extra planning and coordination. Lori also was our point person the day of the wedding and put together a BEAUTIFUL cookie table (a Pittsburgh tradition!) for our dessert. She and the team also put together to-go boxes of cookies as favors for our guests. We could not have asked for a better catering experience, and recommend them to any engaged couples!

utstanding and was a key highlight of the day. We look forward to future events together! - Events to a T

OUS delicacies. I have received a positive response from nearly ALL 150+ guests at our wedding. Particularly, I recommend their mushroom crostini and meatless balls for the plant-based folks, and prosciutto & fig and miniature steak bites for us "cheaters". Everything from the initial meeting to the tasting to the execution on the day of the wedding was perfect. Chef has an excellent ability to pair requested variations and create/assemble a menu with his and Lori's respective refined palates. We satisfied every food sensitivity and Allergy with the menu, and it was 100% Gourmet. Most importantly, everyone felt included and nobody felt weird with this cuisine. Lori's wait staff was the most professional catering staff that I have ever seen. Never was an item unprepared or underprepared. Indeed, all items were perfectly cooked. Service was correctly administered and cleared. Never did empty glasses or plates collect. Every item was perfectly seasoned but not over-seasoned. Crave also excelled at ensuring service was conducted in a "GREEN", environmentally-friendly manner. Reusable dishware, glasses, and green, plant-based disposables were used. All contact was clear. All inquiries, concerns, and issues were either answered or accomplished promptly. Crave works well with others, too, so to speak. We had different vendors for different items, such as a custom coffee blend. Crave brewed it perfectly and served it without any hassles. Guests from my wedding have already sought them out both the day of our wedding and subsequently based upon their execution. I know I will seek to retain them for future catering needs because they added to the enjoyment of our special day.

t, and the food was delicious. I highly, highly recommend Crave Cuisine.

ut Lori Terry (owner of Crave Cuisine) also served as our day-of coordinator and handled every. last. detail. Leading up to the wedding, Lori was super quick to respond to our questions and requests, and throughout our wedding weekend, she made sure that we didn’t have to stress about a thing. She set up all of our reception décor, ensured our vendors were where they needed to be, and helped pack up and organize everything at the end of the night so we could spend more time with our guests. I can’t say enough great things about Lori and Chef Ollen. Hire them for your wedding or event and I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed!

ated in a way that convinced us to go with them. Lori and Chef Ollen were friendly and approachable from day 1 and worked with us on the menu, type of services, and a million additional details over 9 months. They inspired confidence in a way that we knew the event would be a success. The wedding was held in my parents' backyard and they really helped us with decisions to make the day perfect. The service the day of the wedding was great. The servers and bartenders worked hard to make sure our guests were happy. We got a lot of compliments on the food. Everything was wonderful. I would HIGHLY recommend Crave for anyone looking to cater an event with delicious food and a great aesthetic.

s bride and groom cake topper in it's original box was kept safe) Lori and her staff broke down extra tables to make room for dancing, helped get things out to the car at the end of the night, and even packed-up the family photo table I had set up. Not to mention dealing with a small loading zone and limited parking at our venue, she left room for all our other vendors, and coordinated with our florist and baker. My bouquet and the top layer of the cake were safely delivered at the end of the night along with my aunts Italian shoes she'd left upstairs! Not to mention all the chair covers and table covers and silverware that Lori organized/coordinated and looked fantastic. The food was hot and on time (oh - and tasted great!) Guests still raving about the Mac n cheese and grilled cheese late-night snack! My husband had a separate surprise vegan meal prepared for him as well! Could not recommend Crave catering highly enough! Really appreciate your work ethic, thank you Lori!!!!!!!

ibility and communication from Lori, our wedding reception turned out amazing! She is warm and approachable, and we enjoyed working with her throughout the whole process. Our guests raved about the food and Lori went above and beyond to help us with the day of support (essentially stepping in to be our liason when needed). We would recommend their services for any party or wedding you are planning!

etary requirements etc. Willing to work with us on budget despite owner/chef being ill. Clearly professional and attentive to detail. Would consider tgem in a heartbeat.

ir kindness and genuine desire to make our wedding special is something we will never forget. They went out of their way many times in the weeks and months leading up to the day to make sure that we not only had everything we needed, but that we were happy and content with not only their services, but with our own planning as well. If we were ever to plan another event that would require catering services, I wouldn't look anywhere else but Crave Cuisine. They are both exemplary people and the love they have for their craft is palpable. We are eternally grateful for everything they have done for us, and we look forward to keeping an eye on the success we know they will obtain in Chicago.

late night snacks- everything was remarkable! Chef Ollen and Lori are so accommodating and you will not be disappointing in choosing them as your caterer.

ere to help every step along the way- going above and beyond our expectations. We were comfortable and confident giving Lori & Chef O our vision and knew they would seamlessly execute! From helping us create the perfect menu & signature cocktails, to setting up our decor and helping our other vendors, we couldn't have asked for a better team to make our big day happen. Thank you Crave team for being the absolute best!

FREE! Her attention to detail, organization and strong leadership were recognized by most of our guests too. We can not thank you enough for all you did for us. Thank you!! Daniel O

ing! The food was spot on! Our guests were very impressed and we won't forget this experience! Frank & John

he food and service would be a gross understatement. You are a standout amongst catering companies and should be proud of the business you've created. This a moment Aaron & I will never forget, the antipasti spread was gorgeous, the passed food exactly what we remembered from the tasting (maybe even better), the wooden letters a brilliant touch, and the best part is that we had some amazingly delicious leftovers to take care of us till we flew to Maui for our honeymoon. We are already looking forward to an anniversary dinner with friends and family in a few years!! Best, James & Aaron

ore my daughter's wedding ceremony in my home. Two months before the wedding my daughter decided she wanted to have dinner served in a tent in the backyard instead of going to a local, but excellent eatery after the ceremony. I immediately called Lori and asked if she could kick it into high gear and arrange a beautifully catered dinner for 50. Lori came out to the house with initial plans and not only handled the catering with flair, she also became our wedding planner, handling everything from table linens to flowers. Even though Lori was on vacation for a good deal of July, she answered all our questions and requests promptly via email. I was confident that that my home would look beautiful and my guests would have a top flight meal. As my daughter's wedding day drew closer, the myriad of detail questions increased, and Lori was always there for us... All deliveries occurred as promised and on the day of the wedding, Lori and her staff arrived very early for set-up, transforming my home and the tent into a beautiful and magical venue.The beef tenderloin and salmon were served to perfection - so many of the guests commented that they had never, ever eaten a catered meal that tasted so good. The margaritas were out of this world. When I commented on them, Lori told me that her bartender spent 3 hours the day before squeezing all the limes by hand. Lori's staff were just like her - professional and friendly, with the can-do attitude that made it seems like I had friends working in my house rather than a company hired just to do a job. This is obviously Lori Terry's passion, and she and her staff are to be congratulated for an outstanding job in every respect. I feel so lucky that I choose Crave Cuisine for one of the most important days of my daughter's life.