4222 West 63rd Street, Chicago
Wedding & Event Catering in Illinois
5 wedding, banquet and event caterers in 4 cities and towns. Caterers that specialize in weddings, banquets, galas and large celebrations, often with full staff and bar. People usually book 6–12 months ahead for weddings; 2–4 months for galas.
How Many Wedding, Banquet and Event Caterers Are in Illinois?
We list 5 wedding, banquet and event caterers in Illinois, across 4 cities and towns; the most are in Chicago (2), Libertyville (1), Midlothian (1). People usually book wedding, banquet and event caterers 6–12 months ahead for weddings; 2–4 months for galas. Ask each for a written quote with every fee included and compare the totals.
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Before You Book
- What is the price per guest, and what exactly does it include?
- Can you send a sample invoice for our guest count with every fee, tax and service charge?
- Do you hold a food permit or license and liability insurance? Can our venue get a certificate of insurance?
- How do you handle allergies and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal or kosher meals?
- When is the final headcount due, and can it change after that?
- For weddings, book the venue first, then the caterer: many venues limit you to an approved list.
- Buffets are not always cheaper than plated meals once staffing and food quantity are counted.
- Plan one server per 10–12 guests for plated dinners, fewer for buffets.
1103 West Grand Avenue, Chicago
501 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville
14420 South Pulaski Road, Midlothian
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