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About
We are an award winning full-service catering company proudly serving the Chicagoland Tri-state area, specializing in all types of events--simple or elegant, weddings to birthday parties and corporate events. Chic Chef offers a wide variety of traditional and ethnic food options as well as customizable menus while being with you every step of the way. Our passion is not just catering food, but everlasting memories. To us our clients are more than business, it is a committed relationship. Let us be a part of your big (or small) event!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 307 times
1 similar job done near you
Background checked
30 employees
11 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Event type
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Great 4.8
263 reviews
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Anthony R.
Jan 22, 2026
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From Google
Chic Chef Cateringcatered our wedding at the Penthouse Hyde Park in June of 2024. They were awesome from the moment we contacted them through the day of our wedding.The pricing was reasonable, and they were among the handful of caterers we talked to who were willing to serve food from a local restaurant.We would definitely recommend them!
Chic Chef Catering's reply
Hey Anthony! 🎉 Thanks for the awesome review! Thrilled to hear we made your wedding at Penthouse Hyde Park a hit. Serving local restaurant food is our specialty! 🍽️ Cheers to happy memories! 🥂
Luke A.
Nov 13, 2025
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From Google
We cannot recommend The Chic Chef team highly enough! From the very start of the planning process, they were communicative, easy to work with, and incredibly accommodatingespecially with dietary restrictions (I'm gluten-free, and they handled that with ease). On the wedding day, the team truly went above and beyond. They made sure we had a plate of appetizers set aside (a small but huge gesture for any busy couple!) and kept our drinks full throughout the night without us even having to ask. We felt completely taken care of. Multiple guests commented on how friendly and professional the staff were, and everyone raved about the food. Even our photographer mentioned that the events manager brought him a plate of appetizers during cocktail houra first in his five-plus years of working weddings! The service, the food, and the overall experience were all exceptional. Were so grateful to The Chic Chef team for helping make our day perfect.
Chic Chef Catering's reply
Thank you, Luke! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Our team loved being part of your perfect day. Cheers to memorable moments! 🥂
Megan B.
Nov 22, 2025
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From Google
Highly recommend Chic Chef for weddingcatering! We received tons of compliments from our guests on how good the food was (and we agree!). The staff was incredible and ran a smooth operation the whole night, including flipping our ceremony space into dinner and staffing our BYOB bar. The office team was very responsive and easy to work with throughout the planning process, and they were better priced than the other quotes we received.
Chic Chef Catering's reply
Thank you, Megan! Thrilled our catering and staff impressed at your wedding. 😊 We strive for excellence and value. Cheers to more delicious events! 🍽️
Aleksandra S.
Oct 19, 2025
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From Google
Chic Chef truly exceeded our expectations. Early in our wedding planning process, we had a few tastings with various catering companies, but we felt the most comfortable and taken care of at Chic Chef. We worked with Lucy throughout the whole process and she was amazing! She made us feel so comfortable and said nothing when we requested 3 more tastings after the initial one to finalize everything. Alejandro was the chef during all of our tastings and he was fantastic! They were the only catering company that were flexible enough to make something for us for our cocktail that was not on their menu. Alejandro will work with you on flavors and will make adjustments if requested! On wedding day, all of the food came out warm and delicious. My husband and I thought the food tasted even better than we remembered. During dinner, we saw a lot of empty dinner plates so I think it was safe to say our guests enjoyed everything as well :) We are SO happy we chose Chic Chef as our caterer and we highly recommend them for any couples searching for a trustful company with high quality service. Thank you Chic Chef!
Chic Chef Catering's reply
Thank you, Aleksandra! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear our team made your special day memorable with exceptional service and delicious cuisine. 😊 #HighQualityService
William M.
Oct 14, 2025
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From Google
We cannot recommend Chic Chef highly enough! From start to finish, they were incredibleprofessional, attentive, and truly went above and beyond. The food was outstanding (were still getting compliments weeks latersome guests said it was the best wedding meal theyve ever had!).Special thanks to Lucy for making the planning process stress-free, and to Enrique and the entire staff for their kindness, warmth, and impeccable service on the big day. One guest even shared how thoughtfully a server accommodated her son with autismit meant the world to her, and to us.Chic Chef helped make our wedding not just delicious, but unforgettable. Were so grateful!
Chic Chef Catering's reply
Thank you, William! We're thrilled to hear your day was unforgettable and that our team exceeded your expectations. 🍽️ Your kind words mean the world to us!✨
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Ravindra Jayara
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I base my prices on per person and from there can make adjustments to give final price based on the menu provided by client.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My first goal is learning 3 things right away: What the occasion is, what type of cuisine is in mind, and how many guests are expected. After that information is provided, I can do my best to stay within budget and offer suggestions to assist the most I can.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. I learned many aspects of the business including managing banquet halls and catering and I have learned what it takes to make an event successful, from small corporate lunches to Indian weddings with over 1000 guests.
