Caterers in Chicago, Illinois

Booking Catering in Chicago

• Full-Service Caterers (8 here): people usually book caterers 2–6 months ahead (8–12 for peak-season weddings). Questions to ask.
• Food Trucks (2 here): people usually book food trucks and food carts 1–4 months ahead (6+ for peak Saturdays). Questions to ask.
• Wedding & Event Catering (2 here): people usually book wedding, banquet and event caterers 6–12 months ahead for weddings; 2–4 months for galas. Questions to ask.

What will catering cost in Chicago? As a planning range, drop-off trays run about $15–$30 per guest, a staffed buffet about $30–$60 and a plated dinner about $50–$110 for food, before staff, service charge and local sales tax. Prices in Illinois vary by menu, date and guest count, so ask two or three local caterers for written quotes on the same menu.

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