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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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Beyond Catering provided seamless, professional service and easy planning even through staff transitions. The team was attentive, flexible with custom menus and requests, and delivered impeccable timing and service. Their food received nonstop praise from guests across courses, making the wedding memorable.
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Beyond Catering provided seamless, professional service and easy planning even through staff transitions. The team was attentive, flexible with custom menus and requests, and delivered impeccable timing and service. Their food received nonstop praise from guests across courses, making the wedding memorable.
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G M Sent on 11/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Above and Beyond Catering
We received so many compliments on our food, even from the picky guests who were unafraid to complain.
Wait staff specifically sought us out to make sure we got appetizers during cocktail hour, and the bartender made a point of stopping by our table to ask us if I wanted another drink after dinner.
Kim Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
5/5 for Remedy
My husband and I were impressed with Beyond’s transparency, professionalism, and flexibility. The food surpassed our high standards and is still talked about among our guests. Remedy was a pleasure to work with and was very generous with her time to ensure all questions and concerns were addressed.
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Lauren Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing Service & Experience
We used Beyond Catering for our August wedding. We originally worked with a salesperson and then transferred to another. The transition was smooth and we felt very much taken care of, and our needs met above and beyond our expectations. Everything that we worked on was provided, and our day of staff was kind and attentive. Our guests are still raving about the food. We are so happy we chose beyond catering and recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer.
Courtney Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wonderful experience overall!
We got so many compliments on the food at our wedding! The whole team was amazing to work with and made the process easy and delicious. Couldn't recommend them enough!
Alessia Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
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!
Donald Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
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!
N. Yasmine Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Excellent From Start to Finish
We had a easy and streamlined experience planning our wedding with Beyond Catering at the old post office in Chicago. We worked with Lale on a custom menu that encompassed our heritage and cultural preferences. She helped us with specialized desserts, rentals and a photo booth with uplighting. We are grateful for the experience and cannot recommend them enough.
A & Sent on 06/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Excellent Service, Even Better Food & Easy Planning!
We held our wedding at Loft 21 in Lincolnshire with 200 guests in attendance. The planning process was easy even through a transition of sales people as our lead went on maternity leave then back to work with us for our wedding date. Lale was thorough, thoughtful and provided us with honest and truthful feedback that was in our best interest. The food was absolutely amazing and we are still receiving praise from our guests. If you are looking for excellent service, amazing food and easy planning choose Beyond Catering!
Mary Sent on 05/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Every Event. Everytime!
I will only hire Beyond for every event I have in the future. They have the best staff to work with and the most delicious food of any cater I have ever used! From their drop off buffets to their full-scale catering, they are incredible! They made a 400-person wedding feel like a homecooked meal!
David Sent on 04/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Fantastic. We couldn't be happier.
We had Beyond Catering at our wedding at the Garfield Park Conservatory and it went so so well!! We are very grateful for the team at Beyond and for Maria, who we worked with. Everyone was so professional and it was a pleasure working with them to make our day special. Thank you!
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At Beyond Catering & Events, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
The bar service starting price at Beyond Catering & Events includes:
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Wine
Beyond Catering & Events offers the following event services for weddings:
Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Beyond Catering & Events offers the following catering services for weddings:
Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
At Beyond Catering & Events, you can find the following types of cuisine:
American
Asian
BBQ
Greek
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish
At Beyond Catering & Events, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian
Beyond Catering & Events provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Beyond Catering & Events offers the following food and beverage items:
Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Beyond Catering & Events is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
