Paramount Events

oh, the food was delicious. We got so many compliments on both the passed apps and main courses. Would 100% recommend to other couples looking for a high quality catering team.

for a large event, and we were shocked by how many options we had for appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Our guests are still texting us to rave about the food and bar, but the service Paramount provided stands out above everything. Beyond being gracious, helpful, and accommodating, one of our guests lost an earring during cocktail hour (in a large, carpeted area!). A Paramount team member actually found the earring and returned it to her -- truly so kind and unexpected. So happy with our choice!

enuinely invested in helping us create the right menu and experience. She answered countless questions, offered thoughtful guidance, and worked diligently with us to meet budget constraints without ever compromising on quality or making us feel uncomfortable. Her professionalism and kindness made the planning process feel collaborative and supportive. On the wedding day, the food and service were outstanding. Guests are still talking about how delicious everything was, and the presentation and pacing were flawless. From the chef to the wait staff, the entire team was polished, attentive, and seamless. Rachel provided thoughtful oversight the entire night. Paramount truly elevated the evening, and we are deeply grateful for the care and excellence they brought to such an important celebration.

Paramount’s exceptional team. The food was unbelievably delicious — beautifully presented, thoughtfully executed, and every bit as good as the tasting (which is saying a lot!). Our guests are still talking about it. The service was unparalleled: warm, professional, seamless, and attentive without ever feeling intrusive. Working with Paramount gave us complete confidence throughout the planning process and even more gratitude on the wedding day itself. We cannot recommend them highly enough. They were an extraordinary partner in creating a day our family will cherish forever.

e the whole experience manageable and enjoyable.  The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was wonderful.  Every single member was professional, attentive and genuinely warm.  Everything ran flawlessly. Thank you Rachel, and everyone at Paramount! 

make our wedding a huge success. Afterwards, countless guests said that it was the best wedding food and service that they've ever had– we completely agree! Thanks Grace and Paramount!

lone blew us away — they went above and beyond to customize dishes, talk through details, and make sure everything reflected exactly what we envisioned for our day. On the wedding day, the service was seamless and the food was outstanding. Our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was. The staff was attentive, professional, and warm, making the entire experience feel elevated but effortless. Every detail was thought of, every course was perfectly executed, and we genuinely felt taken care of the entire time. Working with Paramount Events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I can’t recommend them highly enough to any couple looking for exceptional food, service, and people who truly care about making your day perfect.

Paramount Events team made everything feel so personal to us. From the way they tied in details from my mood board to the thoughtful touches throughout the space. Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and exactly what we hoped for. We are even more excited for the big day knowing we have such an amazing team behind us that cares!

ble that our guests would be cared for. Working with Rachel was a breeze, and we would recommend Paramount to anyone getting married in Chicago!

gh the wedding day cocktail hour and reception dinner, everything was flawlessly organized—and the food was delicious. We’ve had multiple friends tell us it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had, and we couldn’t agree more! The appetizers were incredibly flavorful, the vegetarian pasta was both delicious and satisfying, and the steak and chicken were perfectly cooked. Paramount Events exceeded our expectations in every way, and we highly recommend their team to anyone looking for exceptional catering!

t above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. My wife and I felt totally taken care of. Thank you for making our day so memorable!

We did not have to worry about anything catering related!

food amazing (our guests still give us compliments) but the planning and execution for the weekend was absolutely tremendous. Rachel is THE BEST and went above and beyond to think of every detail going into our day (her attention to detail is outstanding!) and I feel so lucky to have had her help through the planning process. The staff was very professional and so attentive to all our guests as well as ourselves so everyone could really enjoy the night to the fullest. We can't thank Paramount enough and highly, highly recommend booking them for your next event!

e-up was difficult because each option was so delicious that it was genuinely hard to choose which ones to include on our special day. On the day itself, our guests couldn't stop raving about the food, with many telling us it was the best wedding meal they've ever had. The Paramount team was an absolute joy to work with. They made the entire process fun and stress-free, ensuring everything went smoothly. On the day of the wedding, the servers were incredibly professional and added a wonderful touch to our celebration. They were kind and talkative. A special highlight was when the chef personally came out to introduce the meal. It was a lovely gesture that made the experience even more memorable. We highly recommend Paramount to anyone looking for outstanding food and service for their wedding!

. Our guests are STILL talking about the food!

e the planning process so much more enjoyable. On wedding day, they were very attentive to all of our needs, especially any dietary restrictions our guests had. The service was A+ and we had multiple guests mention how professional and attentive each of their staff members were. On top of that, the food is absolutely delicious. We had steak, chicken, and a vegetarian gnocchi and all three were outstanding. We could not recommend Paramount Events enough!

r wedding day, everything was flawless! Our wedding is going on two months ago and to this day, we and our guests still think about and rave about the food! Paramount is friendly, professional, thoughtful, and their food can’t be beat!! Perfect caterer for a wedding or other special event! Thank you, Rachel and Paramount!!

the tasting. All of our guests were raving about the food all night, from the hors d'oeuvres to the late night! The hors d'oeuvres were passed to all guests, the soup came out hot, the entrees were restaurant quality, the sweets and late night were a hit! You could taste the freshness in all the dishes and the presentation was beautiful. I also loved that the leftover food was donated to a local shelter and any additional food scraps were composted, what a great initiative to be more sustainable! Rachel and Caroline on the sales team were so easy to work with. They were very responsive and flexible when I needed to make changes. They ensured all the vendors worked together to bring the wedding vision to life! The attention to detail was apparent from every staff member, and they were proud of their work (as they should be!). It was evident that Paramount has a great culture and a fantastic team that loves what they do.

e experience finalizing the menu and picking place settings. They were so helpful and thoughtful sharing their expertise for other elements of the wedding such as when I was designing our menus, bar sign, and escort cards. Our guests loved the quality and presentation of everything Paramount provided. I highly recommend booking Paramount!

complete pleasure to work with throughout the planning process for my daughter's and son-in-law's wedding. She was kind, knowledgeable and an incredibly good communicator! During the tastings for the wedding, we got to meet Jodi Fyfe, Owner and CEO, as well as Devon Quinn, Chief Culinary Officer. We loved the fact that they had their own greenhouse on site and work generously with the community. We felt Paramount always went above and beyond to give us exceptional food, service and everything we imagined for the wedding! The wedding reception was beautiful, from the incredible food to the exceptional service throughout the evening. The hors d'oeuvres, entrees and desserts were AMAZING! The presentations to our guests were beautiful, and we received so many compliments about the food! I know there are so many caterers to choose from in Chicago, but I highly recommend Paramount as everything was so amazing and exceptional! We thank everyone there for all that they do!

wedding food they've ever had. I would recommend 100%.

our other vendors on countless occasions and basically acting as another wedding coordinator for us. We had tons of questions and she was there for us every step of the way. The entire experience was above and beyond from the tasting which is in their restaurant and which was personal and exquisite, to communication which was always responded to promptly, to the overall coordination and execution on the wedding day. We received so many compliments on the food and presentation, all of our guests including my husband and I were blown away. We also had a private server as the bride and groom and she was beyond amazing and so nice, we did not even realize that her service came with our package which was so nice on the big day. All of the servers were so amazing, professional, and fun! We had several guests pictured with the bar tender and servers and everyone was raving about how entertaining and professional the crew was. I could not recommend their services more! Truly was amazing experience and we would not have been able to do all that we did on our wedding day without Rachel and her teams help.

ith was so kind, knowledgeable and helpful. When we had our tasting, not only was it nearly impossible to choose, because everything was amazing, but we had so much fun meeting the team we had been communicating for the months leading up to that. We are both vegetarians and it was important for us to have an all vegetarian wedding. Paramount provided such delicious vegetarian appetizers and meals that all of our non-vegetarian guests raved about how good the food was. When selecting vendors, we were overwhelmed by good options but after eating at Eden (which is the affiliated restaurant), we were sure it was going to be worth the investment. What we did not realize was how attentive the staff would be, how many things were included in our proposal (like cake cutting, plates, silverware etc), and how amazing the staff would be the day of. We had served meals, and each table had their own waitstaff. Our guest mentioned how well timed the food how attentive the waitstaff and bar tenders were all night. They were also so accommodating when it came to our bar menu - we wanted to have a full bar menu with 5 cocktails, plus a full non-alcoholic menu with 4 mocktails. Not only were they fully accommodating to our vision, but did an amazing job. Overall, there was not a single pain point with the Paramount team. Everyone was helpful, kind and a joy to work with. Could not recommend them enough.

r food was, by far, the most stressful part of wedding planning for me. The Paramount team rose to the challenge with incredible patience and compassion for my situation. We worked mostly with Jennifer, Caroline, and Rachel. They're all so kind and flexible. Paramount's food is delicious and we got so many compliments from our guests on the food. I'll always be grateful for this team that welcomed me and my dietary needs with open arms and kept me safe while providing some of my favorite food I've ever eaten.

mmediately clear that Paramount was the best choice to bring our vision to life. Food was one of our top priorities for our big day, as we wanted to treat our guests to an amazing meal. We wanted to incorporate my family’s Italian heritage so Paramount devised the perfect traditional dinner with a separate pasta course to start! We’ve received so many compliments on the hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie table, and each plated course. They made sure my husband and I were assigned a private server throughout the evening, Carmen, who was amazingly attentive and kind. I’ve heard brides say they didn’t eat at their wedding, but I was so excited to try every bite prepared by Paramount. The hors d’oeuvres were particularly amazing--each one was perfectly portioned, presented artfully, and unbelievably delicious. The salad was so unique and fresh—green and white asparagus sprinkled with spring onion ash which looked like a work of art on a plate. The beef short rib was also a highlight—so tender and delicious! They went above and beyond for us from tasting to day-of to make everything special. They were respectful of our budget and aimed to execute our vision within those parameters. The pricing reflects the amazing quality and service. We also did our rentals through them which was so convenient and fun—they had everything we were looking for! We especially enjoyed working with Rachel, who was responsive and organized. She was always on top of everything! Each person on their team that we interacted with was incredibly professional and kind. Paramount made our wedding day culinary dreams come true!

ncredibly professionally! The tastings were yummy, but more importantly, the day of our guests were truly raving about how delicious everything was (and we were too!). The staff was also very professional & the portions were great size. Lastly, during the whole process leading up to the wedding, we knew we were in great hands due to Rachel.

ample place settings, cocktails, and seasonal food prepared. They took our feedback and made tweaks to the final versions of dishes to make everything perfect for our big day. We had so many guests come up and tell us that it was the best wedding food they ever had, and we have to agree!

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ted. She made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process and we knew with her, that things would be taken care of. We had our tasting about one year out from our day, and still talk about what a great experience that was. It really set the tone with Paramount and got us excited for our wedding reception. Their food is fresh, creative, and vibrant. Their food presentation is trendy yet upscale. There were so many options to choose from – each one better than the next. On our wedding day, Rachel and her team were attentive to us and ensured everything about dinner service went off seamlessly. Our guests are still commenting about how delicious everything was! True professionals all around. Would definitely recommend TPG!

for the entire event. Paramount not only has amazing food (we did stations for our wedding and the Italian and Mexican options that were served were such a hit), but their staff was amazing. My mom couldn’t stop commenting all night, and still comments, that the staff was so attentive and helpful on the wedding day - they made everything run perfectly and smoothly. If we could persuade any couple planning their wedding to select a vendor, Paramount is the one. Great food and wonderful staff, we can’t thank them enough!

our tasting because the food and service were amazing. I am so thrilled and happy we did because she made the whole process so easy for us before the big day. On the wedding day they provided impeccable service, we received so many compliments about the servers and catering team, and honestly they were awesome! They had big smiles on their faces, they were well trained, looked professional, and were overall just super nice and accommodating to everyone. The food was unbelievable, we were told by so many people that it was the best wedding food they've ever had. The beef was tender, chicken was juicy, and the vegetarian dish was hearty and an actual meal! Cocktail hour apps were well done and passed on cute trays. The bartenders were quick and provided excellent service as well. They truly helped make our day so special and memorable. We cannot recommend Rachel and the whole Paramount Team enough! We hope to use them for other big life events in the future because we know they will do a great job!

ightforward, and she handled all of the details so professionally. The food was incredible across the board and we got so many compliments from our guests! The Paramount team was great to work with and left us feeling confident that our wedding was in capable hands. Highly recommend!

ood they've ever had. We worked with Rachel & Chloe the most- they were professional, kind, and prompt to respond to emails, etc. Would 10/10 recommend!

nd easy to work with. The food the day of the wedding was EXCEPTIONAL, our guests kept telling us it was the best wedding food they have ever had. We even hosted our wedding shower at Eden and it was amazing! Our guests also all raved about the service! Their staff is impeccable!!! Thank you to everyone at Paramount and Eden, especially Rachel who was with us during the entire process. Rachel was professional, knowledgeable, but most importantly SO patient with us during the entire process. She was so easy to work with and flexible and accommodating. I cannot thank the entire team enough for making our wedding so memorable and for making us and all of our guests feel like royalty.

worked above and beyond to make us feel comfortable on the day. They even made us a plate of Hors D’oeuvres to make sure we were eating. We had so many compliments on the venue and food! The food was too delicious. Every course hit the spot!

instantly. We were hoping to offer a variety of food options throughout the night, and no other caterer could compare. Over the months of planning, Paramount Events was extremely open-minded to new requests (thank you Rachel), continued to outdo themselves with the creatively of the menu, and went above and beyond on the wedding day itself. I am still having guests call me about how delicious our food was!

We eat out frequently, travel often and have high expectations of service. Paramount Group was the only caterer that we needed to have a tasting with. My guests raved about the food and the homemade olive bread is something that I will crave for years to come. Susannah and her team were actually happy to be working and enjoyed serving our guests until 2am! I was told by my guests that they did not have to wait for drinks and that they had two plates of food. Complete success.

as a severe peanut and tree nut allergy and they were so accommodating with that as well!! Thank you so much Paramount!!

ere even more excited for the wedding because we knew the food would be absolutely amazing! We ended up doing a few different food stations and each one was better than the last. All of our guests commented on how great every piece of food was and wished they could take some home with them. The staff at the event was so wonderful to work with and truly made our wedding an unforgettable event!

l the craziness. The late night snacks that they served at our wedding (Chicago hot dogs and tacos) were also a huge hit! Susannah was amazing at coordinating everything, and we couldn’t be more grateful for all that they did to set up and provide our guests with an unforgettable night!

ped walk me through all our options. The tasting was amazing and we were so excited for the big day after that. The food on the night of the wedding was exactly the way we remembered the tasting! We got so many compliments of how great it was! Our personal server for the night was amazing! She was always there with a fresh drink and making sure we had everything we needed. We cannot recommend enough how great it was to work with Paramount Events!

say that we chose all of our vendors based largely off reviews - and I am happy to add to future customers that might do the same. It is such a long, strenuous process to choose your wedding vendors, and it is ultimately worth it when you choose the right ones. As is being realized, you no longer necessarily need a "wedding planner" when you can find a company like Paramount to coordinate your event as your caterer. When they work in conjunction with your venue so seamlessly, you have all the coordination you need and more. Specifically, we worked with Emily Yao at Paramount for our recent wedding at the Newberry Library. She basically took on the role of planning in terms of the endless questions she responded to and issues she helped us with leading up to our big day. I make it sound simple, but when you are brand new to planning and looking for help over the months leading up to your wedding, you will be so grateful to work with such a qualified company. We realized early on that any surcharge you might consider with Paramount is coming from the insane quality of service you are about to receive. Emily and her team quite simply made our wedding perfect. As a Type A planner myself, I worried about placement of items on tables, the dishware we were using, and so much more; but needless to say I put my trust in their hands and I was so greatly rewarded. We had a complicated turnover from cocktail hour and specifics for seating arrangements and gifts for guests... not only did Emily never second guess anything, she responded with assurance that she could complete it all with ease. And she DID! Most importantly, we walked into our wedding promising ourselves that food and service were the most important parts of our day. We love enjoying a wonderful dinner and drinks as well as good service; and that is sometimes the last thing you think you will receive at a wedding. Not only have we already received endless praise from our guests for the quality of food, but the "army of servers" that came out to serve the meals left me feeling so overjoyed with everything I envisioned in terms of quality of service at my wedding. Emily was there every step of the way to assure us that everything would be perfect, I never worried and it was worth every dollar we spent. Endless thanks to Paramount, Emily and her team the day of our wedding! I can only hope I find a reason to cater another event and use Emily and Paramount again. Thank you for your exemplary service and a flawless evening!

we felt that the food really stood up to the 'restaurant quality' reputation that Paramount has. They did not disappoint upon serving 200 people on the day of our wedding. Multiple people commented on the appetizers and dinner - both about the quality of food and the quality/speed of service. We've attended multiple weddings over the past few years ourselves, and Paramount was by far the best caterer.

e underestimated, but working with Emily was an absolute dream; she really saved us after an another caterer fell through. She went above and beyond with providing recommendations on a variety of topics including creating the table layout. Emily is a great communicator and very detailed, and we felt confident that we were in good hands throughout the entire process. We purchased alcohol from Binny's and the Paramount bartenders did an incredible job of quickly chilling the wine and beer, as well as mixing our signature cocktail. Every aspect of the service was top notch. The most difficult part was narrowing down the food choices. Their selection of hor d'oeurves and entree's are all, as Gordon Ramsay says, showstoppers! All of our guests raved about the food, and Paramount did an incredible job of accommodating guests who had allergies or were gluten-free. We would strongly recommend Paramount for any event and are so thankful for Emily.