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Lale Ketcham
Lale Ketcham
Sales Director

We speak english and spanish

16 team members

Beyond Catering & Events is a Berwyn, Illinois-based company that serves at wedding ceremonies and receptions locally and beyond. It has become one of Chicago's biggest full-service caterers since opening its doors four decades ago. Beyond Catering's service, hospitality, and attention to detail are second to none; they are part of its DNA.

Services Offered

Beyond Catering & Events offers drop-off and full-service catering, depending on the needs of its clientele. Either way, it makes food as intended—full of flavor and presented beautifully. The mission at Beyond Catering & Events is to provide a stunning culinary experience for nearlyweds and their closest friends and family. Its fully customizable menus allow couples to pick and choose their favorite dishes and appeal to each of their guests' tastebuds.

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FAQ

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$125

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$135

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$95

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Greek
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews of Beyond Catering & Events

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
21 reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Beyond Catering & Events receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, and professional staff, with team members like Chris, Adam, and Lale standing out for their helpfulness. Reviewers rave about the seamless planning process, tasty dishes, and impeccable service experienced during weddings held at venues like the old post office in Chicago and Loft 21 in Lincolnshire. Clients emphasize the team's ability to customize menus to fit cultural preferences, provide excellent communication, and create a memorable experience for guests. Overall, Beyond Catering & Events is highly recommended for those seeking top-tier catering services for their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Beyond Catering & Events receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, and professional staff, with team members like Chris, Adam, and Lale standing out for their helpfulness. Reviewers rave about the seamless planning process, tasty dishes, and impeccable service experienced during weddings held at venues like the old post office in Chicago and Loft 21 in Lincolnshire. Clients emphasize the team's ability to customize menus to fit cultural preferences, provide excellent communication, and create a memorable experience for guests. Overall, Beyond Catering & Events is highly recommended for those seeking top-tier catering services for their special day.

K
Katy Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Catering

If you're looking for a caterer for your Chicago wedding, you can stop looking now- you found it with Beyond Catering! The food is to die for. We had many guests come up to us telling us that this was the best wedding food they ever had. The Beyond team went above and beyond to bring our wedding dreams to life. They even helped source a sushi chef who live rolled sushi during our cocktail hour. We had a pescatarian menu, and they helped us come up with amazing appetizer and entree options for our guests. They were able to pull off a quick room flip during our cocktail hour, turning our ceremony space into a beautiful place for dinner and dancing. We worked with Lale who is a rockstar at her job. She answered every question we had, and worked hard to make sure we came in under budget. She is such a professional, and has deep expertise that enables her to advise you on everything from appetizer choices to floor planning. She was so kind, and we knew that our wedding was in great hands with her. Hire Beyond!
Alessia
Alessia Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Catering is the way to go!

Chris, Adam, and the entire Beyond Catering & Events team were absolutely outstanding! From our initial tasting to the wedding day itself, they were professional, incredibly helpful, and above all, made the entire process so much fun!

The food was unbelievably delicious, and we received nonstop compliments from our guests all night about the hors d'oeuvres, entrées, desserts, late-night snack, and impeccable service. Everything was so smooth and seamless, and every course came out perfectly on time.

We cannot recommend Beyond Catering & Events enough. If you're looking for top-tier catering and an amazing team to make your wedding day unforgettable, Beyond Catering is the way to go!
D
Donald Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience

We had an incredible experience with Beyond Events for our wedding! From start to finish, they were a joy to work with and made the entire process seamless. Communication was clear, and they listened closely to our ideas and preferences. The team was professional and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. For most weddings the food is subpar, but our guests are still talking about how good it was. We couldn't have had a better experience - highly recommend!
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Team

Lale Ketcham
Lale Ketcham
Sales Director
Jill  Gibson
Jill Gibson
Sales Executive

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