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On WeddingWire since 2019

Catering Made Simple is a full-service wedding catering company based in Elgin, Illinois. Owner Greg Chanthalusy founded the company in 2013; ever since, Greg and his friendly, hardworking team have made it their mission to go above and beyond for their clients. Their on-staff event planner can help you find your dream venue, choose a photographer, select your music and entertainment, and more. Catering Made Simple even offers bar services and equipment rentals. If you provide the vision, they will take care of the details. They want to take the stress out of the planning process so that you can spend more time enjoying your wedding journey and making memories you'll cherish forever.

Cuisine

The Catering Made Simple team has earned recognition throughout the Chicagoland area for their readiness to incorporate new ideas and flavors into their menus. They offer a range of delicious specialty dishes and are happy to work with you to design a custom menu for your celebration. Gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available. Whatever your budget and style, you can count on Catering Made Simple for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that you and your family will remember for years to come.

  • Asian-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$35

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

$30

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$25

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

$15

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

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
Italian
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast

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
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Reviews of Catering Made Simple

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
23 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Catering Made Simple receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple customers who highlight the exceptional service and delicious food provided for their weddings. Customers appreciate the convenience of working with Cari, who is described as sweet, easy to communicate with, and accommodating. They praise the flexibility, attention to detail, and professionalism of the entire staff, with the food quality and diverse menu options being standout features. The seamless planning process and friendly service receive high recommendations from satisfied customers, making Catering Made Simple a top choice for future events.

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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.

Catering Made Simple receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple customers who highlight the exceptional service and delicious food provided for their weddings. Customers appreciate the convenience of working with Cari, who is described as sweet, easy to communicate with, and accommodating. They praise the flexibility, attention to detail, and professionalism of the entire staff, with the food quality and diverse menu options being standout features. The seamless planning process and friendly service receive high recommendations from satisfied customers, making Catering Made Simple a top choice for future events.

Michelle
Michelle K. Sent on 01/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Things Could Not have been Better!

From beginning to end, our experience with Catering Made Simple could not have been any better! From Cari getting us started and seeing us through to our special day, Laura keeping in touch and keeping up with our questions and changes, to the catering/serving staff at the wedding (who we got LOTS of praise on!!)....they will always be our caterers of choice. Oh, and the food! We continue to get compliments on the food - excellent!
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Antonia M. Sent on 07/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Catering Made Simple (but really)

I had the pleasure of working with Cari at Catering Made Simple. Cari was always available via text which was super convenient for me as a planning Bride. She was so sweet and easy to talk to. She said Catering Made Simple was EXACTLY what the name meant. I did not believe her at first but she was RIGHT! From the first consultation to the tasting (Amazing, btw), to the preparations right before (you ever thought about the way your napkins were folded? No? Well that was a question I got at the end. LOL, Roses, we picked Roses as our fold... floral themed wedding and everything), to the food and servers on the day of! 10/10 Delicious. Everything I could ask for. The quote from the guest was "You said you were having wedding food and we were scared, but your food was AMAZING." Vegetarian/Vegan/Allergy friendly.
Faith
Faith S. Sent on 04/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love Catering Made Simple!

We hired Catering Made Simple for our wedding, and it was absolutely one of our best decisions! Cari was so easy to work with, professional, quick to respond, and helped our wedding day flow beautifully! Not only was the food so delicious, but having a full service caterer, who will take care of tables, chairs, rentals, setting up table decor, wedding cake and desserts, and working as a day of coordinator, was so helpful! And they did an amazing job! Plus the entire staff was super friendly and helpful!

Would 1000% hire them again and recommend to all my friends and family!
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