Catering by Michaels
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About
Catering by Michaels provides catering services to weddings and events in Chicago. The full-service catering company is dedicated to bringing unique flavor and creative food to you. By building relationships with every client, our chefs are able to customize menus to fit your interests, tastes, and preferences.
Services Offered
Our food is available in a variety of serving styles including plated, buffet, or family style. Work with our wedding coordinators to find the best option for your budget and preference. Our team will handle setup, cleanup, and everything in between!
Cuisine
Choose the food you want. Catering by Michaels allows couples to customize your own meals rather than picking from a restictive list. Some past menus have included traditional Indian food, comfort food with a twist, or garden inspired hors d’oeuvres. Our pastry chef can also provide cakes and desserts customized for you.
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130 Reviews
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Felicia G. Married on 11/13/2021The Best Caterer in Chicago
My daughter's wedding was on November 13, 2021, but my post never got from my desk to this page. So after cleaning my desk today, I found my words and I still feel the same way.
Michele, there are no words to thank you for Saturday night. From the moment we met at our party planner's office until Saturday night and everything in between, everything was outstanding! Catering by Michael’s never disappoints! It’s amazing what happens behind closed doors that I don’t get to see. One goal that I had was to try every single appetizer. Your wonderful staff, serving them, knew my goal and helped to make sure that I tried every delicious appetizer that we had ordered. It was a success, I tried them all. Your staff was incredible. You are incredible! Thank you so much for everything you did to make my daughter and my son-in-law’s special night, even that more special. I have no idea what you did for the people with all of the special dietary needs. When I saw that list, I couldn’t believe it! But, you did it! People commented about how wonderful the food was! Thank you, thank you and thank you again!
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Team
Moriah has been a part of live events since junior high and has never looked back. She loves using her design background to give each event a personal touch to set it apart from the rest. No two weddings are the same and that diversity is one of her favorite things about producing weddings. When she is not producing weddings all over Chicago, she loves road tripping in her family's RV and cheering on her favorite NFL team (hint: it's not the Chicago Bears.)
Michele has been producing weddings for Catering by Michaels for over 20 years. Her depth of knowledge on the wedding industry is second to none. She is meticulous and puts 48 hours into her 24 hour work day. In her spare time, she loves to exercise, travel, hang with her kids and be a tourist in her own city.
Nathan has been a part of the hospitality industry since before his college days. Nathan's eye for detail and passion for working together as a team has helped him produce hundreds of events in Chicago's top venues. He enjoys all of the diversity and different traditions that each wedding brings. In his spare time, he loves hanging out on the lakefront, eating his way through the long list of must try restaurants and traveling.
Professional Network & Endorsements
2 Endorsements
Catering by Michaels does a wonderful job and we are always happy to have them at the HP Community House!
Great getting to work with Catering by Michaels! Professional staff and great planners.
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Map
Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm Catering available 24/7/365
Catering by Michaels frequently asked questions
At Catering by Michaels, what does the full wedding catering service cost include?
- Delivery
- Set Up
- Clean Up
- Cake Cutting
- Dessert
- Cocktail Reception
- Server(s)
- Tastings
- Tables
- China
- Linens
- Flatware
- Glassware
At Catering by Michaels, what does the bar service starting price include?
- Open Bar
- House Beer
- House Wine
- House Liquor
- Signature Drink
What event services does Catering by Michaels offer for weddings?
- Delivery
- Set Up
- Clean Up
What catering services does Catering by Michaels provide for weddings?
- Breakfast / Brunch
- Buffet
- Cake Cutting
- Cocktail Reception
- Custom Menu
- Dessert
- Family Style
- French Service
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Lunch
- Outside Cake
- Plated
- Server(s)
- Stations
- Tapas
- Tastings
What types of cuisine can you find at Catering by Michaels?
- African
- American
- Asian
- BBQ
- British
- Cajun
- Caribbean
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Greek
- Indian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin American
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
- Middle Eastern
- Sandwiches
- Seafood
- Southern
- Southwestern
- Spanish
- Thai
- Vietnamese
What dietary needs can be accomodated at Catering by Michaels?
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- No Pork
- Halal
- Kosher
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
What type of bar services does Catering by Michaels provide for wedding events?
- Liquor License
- Bartender(s)
- Limited Bar
- Open Bar
- House Beer
- Specialty Beer
- House Wine
- Specialty Wine
- Champagne Toast
- House Liquor
- Premium Liquor
- Signature Drink
- Outside Alcohol
What type of food and beverage items does Catering by Michaels provide for wedding services?
- Barware
- China
- Chocolate Fountain
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
What percentage of users recommend Catering by Michaels and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?