The Best Nut-free Wedding Caterers in Essex, IL

The Best Nut-free Wedding Caterers in Essex, IL

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20 Wedding Caterers in Essex, IL

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My Chef Catering 

4.8

  • Starts at $50 per person
  • Serves Essex, IL

Whether the perfect celebration means a garden cocktail party or a formal dinner, we have menu options that make your day extraordinary. My Chef Catering offers a wide selection of menu items to fit every occasion and every budget. At My Chef we pride ourselves on customizing our service and our menus to the satisfaction of our customers – from the simply elegant to the delightfully lavish. Just call and you will see how easy it is to host a memorable event that suits your taste and budget.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sue is now a friend of the family! Her communication was excellent and detailed. She listened to our needs and was an outstanding collaborator. The service and food were amazing! Sue was attentive and made sure our guests were happy and had everything needed; she even personally checked in with us on the day. Everything served was delicious! Our wedding guests are still raving about how good the food was! My Chef was a perfect choice for our wedding and we highly recommend their catering services to anyone planning an event.
Erin D., 9 months ago
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Cooking With Cuellar LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Essex, IL

Cooking with Cuellar is a trending catering service that has all of your party planning needs under one roof. Whether you’re looking for a cost effective menu for your large party or a full service wedding we are the simplified answer to your catering needs.

Awarded Best of Zola
Cooking With Cuellar LLC provided exceptional catering services for our wedding day. Their communication was professional, responsive, and transparent with their pricing. The quality of their work was truly 5-star, with beautifully plated dishes made from high-quality ingredients that were absolutely mouth-watering. They offered a diverse, multi-cultural menu that catered to our vegetarian and vegan guests. Chris' love for cooking, extensive experience, and professionalism made catering the one thing we didn't have to worry about on our special day. We have since used Cooking With Cuellar for other events and work lunches, and they have always been flexible and able to meet our needs, whether it's accommodating dietary restrictions or handling the full catering setup. We highly recommend Cooking With Cuellar for any event where you want delicious, high-quality food and exceptional service.
Rachael T., 6 months ago
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The Tamale Spaceship 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

Chicago's catering and food truck company featuring traditional Mexican street food, our food truck was nominated Chicago's best in 2011, 2013 & 2015. The best Mexican food for your event! Manny’s wisdom and expertise in Mexican cuisine were born in the kitchens of some of the top restaurants in Chicago, including Frontera Grill. His unique brand of creativity helps him shine as a fantastic director of catering.

Awarded Best of Zola
Food was SO good! It’s been a week since our wedding and everyone is still talking about how good the food was! We also used their bar services which was also great, I highly recommend Manny and his team. They all did a wonderful job with our dinner and bar!
Sahra B., 10 months ago
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True Cuisine 

5.0

  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

True Cuisine is the ultimate wedding planner! Let us handle the details so you can enjoy the experience. We will create a memorable affair; creating locally sourced, scratch-made, and chef inspired dishes, providing impeccable service, creating the perfect table settings, working with florists, coordinating rentals, providing bartenders and anything else you may require. Give us a call today to start planning your special day!

Awarded Best of Zola
WOW! The food was absolutely delicious, the Black Cherry Brisket was my favorite, and the soft pretzel bar was everything! Not only was all the food incredible, the communication and dedication their team had to making our big day special was amazing. So attentive both day of and in the planning process, I had such a specific vision for tableware and they delivered above and beyond! I highly recommend their services to anyone in the Chicagoland area!
Rachel P., 4 months ago
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Taylor's Tacos 

5.0

  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Essex, IL

Taylor's Tacos is a pop-up catering company that specializes in authentic street style tacos with a whole lot of soul! We take pride in our delicious flavors and quali-TAY service. Do yourself a flavor and let Taylor's TACOS create a fiesta on your wedding day!

Awarded Best of Zola
They were great to work with! Very professional and arrived on time. And the food was delicious! At least 5 different people told me it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding
Joey, a year ago
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Fitoor Catering 

5.0

  • Serves Essex, IL

As a leading catering company, we pride ourselves on crafting unforgettable dining experiences that elevate any occasion. Our team of skilled chefs meticulously curates a diverse menu, showcasing a fusion of global cuisines, using only the finest and freshest ingredients. Our dedicated staff ensures seamless execution, from personalized menu planning to flawless presentation, leaving you free to savor every moment of your special day.

Fitoor Catering provided excellent food for the wedding I attended. Everything they served was absolutely delicious, from the perfectly cooked entrees to the creative and flavorful side dishes. The staff was professional and attentive, ensuring a smooth service throughout the event. They demonstrated a lovely attention to detail that really elevated the overall dining experience. I would highly recommend Fitoor Catering to any couple looking for a talented and reliable catering team to make their wedding day special.
Linda, 2 months ago
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Chic Chef Catering 

5.0

  • Serves Essex, IL

Founder and owner, Ravi Jayara is a man with a strong passion for events and hospitality. We pride ourselves at Chic Chef Catering for building life-long relationships with all of our clients. Any catering company can provide food and staff, but it takes a dedicated team of individuals to make your event memorable, ensuring the utmost client fulfillment. Our guarantee to our clients is to always go above and beyond in whichever ways we can to make all events deliciously special for you.

Ravi (the owner of Chic Chef) is an amazing, energetic and committed individual. He listens to clients and vendors to pull together his staff to deliver nothing but the best experience. Whether you are planning a micro event of 10 people or a large event of 300+ guest the delivery is the same! Perfection from start to finish. He has the most amazing staff that work like they are taking care of a family member.
Monica, 4 years ago
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Paulie Gee's Chicago 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Essex, IL
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Paulie Gee Chicago is a beloved neighborhood pizza joint known for its fresh and delicious Detroit Style, Wood-Fire, and New York Style pies, offering a genuine and family-like atmosphere that locals cherish. For the past eight years, they have fostered strong relationships with their customers, treating them as family rather than just clients. As they expand into off-site private events, their commitment to exceptional service remains steadfast, and the diverse menu continues to grow, earning praise as a standout culinary gem in Chicago's vibrant food scene.

Paulie Gee's Chicago was the perfect wedding caterer for our big day. Their communication was prompt, clear, and very understanding throughout the planning process. The quality of their work and value was outstanding - they were incredibly flexible, provided great customer service, were fast and friendly, and very professional. We loved how their table presentation perfectly matched our wedding theme, and their use of travel ovens made the pizza-making experience so fun and unique for our guests. The pizzas were fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. Paulie Gee's truly contributed to making our special day a huge success. We highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding!
Kira, 6 months ago
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Bellaru Catering/ Mis Dos Magos 

5.0

  • Serves Essex, IL

We are a full-service boutique restaurant style catering company. We can cater events across the Chicagoland area and suburbs, from Wisconsin to Indiana. We have all licensing needed to help with your food, service, servers, bar, bartenders, linens, rentals, planning and more for your special event. Our menus are customized to your event because we believe each event is unique. We specialize in combining multiple authentic and/or fusion ethnic cuisines to create a harmonious meal through BellaRu Catering and Traditional Mexican Cuisine through Mis Dos Magos Events.

We had Bellaru cater our wedding in September 2019. The food was phenomenal and presented beautifully! Maya was SO MUCH MORE than just a caterer. The attention she gave to every detail made my wedding perfect! The staff was very personable and professional as well as quick and efficient. Everyone went the extra mile to make my wedding exceptional and it was thanks to Maya and her team! Bellaru gets 10 stars from us!!
Christine & J., 4 years ago
Pear Tree - Hel's Kitchen Catering 

5.0

  • Serves Essex, IL

Pear Tree - Hel's Kitchen Catering™ has been serving the Chicagoland community for over 25 years. We are committed to offering freshly prepared gourmet foods and ingredients with excellent service to all of our clients. We provide a variety of services and have everything needed to suit catering needs for parties of 2-2,000. At Pear Tree Catering we strive to not only create delicious food, but also create an ambiance and night to remember for all of our guests. We can take care of everything from table decorations and themed centerpieces to costumed servers, anything we can do to ensure a dynamic and memorable occasion for our clients.

Pear Tree catered my daughter’s wedding, which we hosted in our backyard. They did an amazing job in all aspects, including the delicious food, the beautiful presentation, and the phenomenal staff. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a top-notch catering company. Shelly, as well as her entire staff, was delightful to work with – throughout the event planning stage as well as during the wedding itself. I was aiming for a very specific ambiance to my party, and Shelly listened carefully, understood my goals, and produced a party which totally matched those goals. With her extensive knowledge and creative ideas, she actually enhanced my objectives. When the wedding day came and Pear Tree arrived, I had total confidence that all of my hard work had come to an end – I knew that they would now take over the work while I enjoyed the wedding day – and that is exactly what happened. Shelly took the lead in executing every detail that we had discussed during the planning stages; yet remained flexible enough to make judgment calls where it was appropriate to do so. In regard to the setup of the food, she went above and beyond to create beautiful displays. As far as the food quality, I’ve never before had so many guests at my party approach me to let me know how wonderful the food was – and we had many foodies at our wedding! For certain items, I was told that they were the best in class! Shelly and her staff were accessible and easy to communicate with throughout the party – whether it be timing requests based on how many of my guests had arrived, or a personal favor (i.e., could you please offer a watermelon skewer to my daughter, the bride). They were efficient, polite, and respectful to everyone. When it came time for cleanup, they once again went above and beyond. Not only did they leave all cooking and serving areas immaculate, but they cleaned up parts of the party that they had not even been responsible for – i.e., gathering up the centerpieces, candy, nuts, etc. They even wrapped all leftover food and neatly packed it into my refrigerator. If you want to host a first-class party while minimizing your stress throughout the event planning stage as well as during the party itself, I highly recommend Pear Tree Catering!
Debbie, 4 years ago
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Mr. Charcuterie Chicago 
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Essex, IL

Serving the Chicagoland area! We curate charcuterie boards, tables, or individual charcuterie cups or cones suitable for your special wedding day. Each experience is tailored to your unique needs and unique palate. We work with you to design the experience around your theme to ensure cohesion and to get that pizazz and elevated look. We do not curate sit down dinners, we are best for your cocktail hour or even a breakfast charcuterie spread!

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Aztec Dave's Food Truck 
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Essex, IL

Aztec Daves, the elite authentic Mexican food truck in Chicago, family-run and dishing out Mexican favorites with a modern twist. We're focused on authentic Mexican recipes and ingredients derived from our own grandmother and adds a modern twist. We pride ourselves on the freshest ingredients and top-quality marinated meats. Everything is homemade and prepared fresh daily; from our flame-grilled meats to our original salsas. Our cocktails feature hand crafted margaritas and mezcal mules using the freshest ingredients and premium agave spirits.

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The Food Truck Hub 
  • Serves Essex, IL

The Food Truck Hub was founded in 2014 and has since expanded in scope and breadth. Our mission of creating memorable event experiences is fulfilled through our streamlined, one-stop-shop approach to simplify your event planning. We enjoy the creative process and finding the uniqueness in every occasion to give each event its own personality. Options are boundless - whether food trucks, carts, and beyond catering, our team can help create the right experience that you're looking to build.

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Late to the Lake 

4.8

  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Essex, IL for additional fees

Great taste is the name of the game and we're committed to stepping up to the plate. Our goal is provide unforgettable, delicious, and eye catching options. That's why we prepare all of our boards and graze displays to your style, with the highest quality products. Whether it is an intimate dinner or an event for up to 800 guests, we do it all! If you are considering a Graze table for your wedding or next event, reach out and we'd be delighted to create something beautiful for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Late to the Lake was an amazing catering choice for our wedding! From the very first interaction, Alicia and her team was communicative, attentive and professional. The quality of their work was truly outstanding - the food was delicious, expertly executed, and had an amazing presentation, our guests were thrilled with all the details they provided, from the grazing table to our buffet menu. They were wonderful to work with and contributed so much to making our special day perfect. The FL team is amazing and we highly recommend Late to the Lake for any couple planning their wedding.
Kerem C., 18 days ago
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Northwoods Catering 
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Essex, IL for additional fees

Northwoods Catering believes that food can be about so much more than just sitting for a shared meal. It can be about connecting with family, friends, and guests familiar and new. It can be about captivating, joyous, generous, delicious, and emotionally-felt moments that reaffirm the ties that bind us and inspire us to enlarge and deepen those ties. We believe that a special shared meal is ultimately about building memory, can be unforgettable, and even a milepost in our life's journey. We gear all of our efforts to that exact end!

JaredPierre Private Chef and Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Essex, IL for additional fees

JaredPierre is a boutique style catering service that has been in the DFW area since 2015 executing weddings of all kinds. We believe in bold flavors and food with an eclectic style, your food our way.

Chef Pierre had quite a task ahead of him with my husband and I’s wedding, and he nailed it. My husband being Nigerian and myself American, we wanted to incorporate both cultures into our meal. Chef Pierre did just that by creating a menu that collaborated soul food with Nigerian delicacy in a way that not only flowed, but was delicious. He also baked our cake which was as tasty as it was eye catching. I definitely recommend working with Chef Pierre and his staff (who were amazing!) to elevate your next event!
Morgan W., 4 years ago

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About wedding caterers in Essex, IL

How much do catering services usually cost in Essex, IL?

Full service catering packages range from $100 to $8,000 and average around $1,000.

Which are the most popular caterers in Essex, IL?

Some of the most popular caterers in this area include The Crain Experience, Two Chef's Cafe & Catering and Northwoods Catering.

Do catering packages include serving staff?

Yes! 48% of packages in Essex, IL include serving staff, such as servers and bussers. Many others also include rental coordination, just ask before you book!

Can caterers in Essex, IL accommodate specialized diets?

They can! 5 offer kosher services and 16 offer vegetarian packages. You can search on Zola for caterers who can accommodate nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal and vegan diets as well!

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