From appetizers to desserts, everything was incredible. The presentation, the taste, the quality, the service, all top notch. Amanda was soo easy to work with. She has a ton of knowledge and gave us very valuable advice. Her team worked so quickly to set up our reception room during cocktail hour. Every person on the team was extremely professional and attentive to our guests' needs. And, of course, everything was DELICIOUS. The steak was buttery and cooked perfectly, the dessert table was overflowing, and people loved the live bananas foster station! Chef by Request will exceed your expectations. Rob and Ali 9.5.25

venue: @thecrawfordvenue
planner: @sholehevents
caterer: @chef_by_request
florist: @shamrockgardenflorist
photo/video: @linbrosstudio
dj: @modernlovedjs
officiant: @4everincredible
cake: @mooseandmebakery

Amanda and the Chef by Request team made our wedding so special! Amanda and I were in touch about my wedding for about a year and a half where she was very patient answering all my questions! They have a wide variety of different menu options and our guests LOVED the Chicago menu. For our guests who were vegan or had allergies they were very accommodating. The wedding itself went so smoothly and the catering staff asked my groom and me how everything was going throughout the night. They made sure we got to taste everything because they know how weddings go and put our cake in such a nice to go container. On our end everything was really perfect, I can’t say enough nice things about Chef by Request team!

Our experience with Chef by Request was nothing short of incredible! From start to finish, Amanda went above and beyond to make sure our wedding menu was everything we dreamed of – and more.

We wanted our food to feel personal, starting with carefully chosen hors d’oeuvres that showcased our favorite flavors. From there, we designed “his and hers” stations: a made-to-order pasta station and a roasted pig carving station (a total dream come true for my husband!). Along with a Caesar salad, fresh focaccia bread, and desserts like cannolis and crème brûlée, everything was absolutely delicious. Our guests are still raving that it was by far the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding!

One of the most special things about Chef by Request is the variety they offer. Their wide assortment of options made it easy to build a menu that truly reflected us as a couple – and having something as unique as a roasted pig available was astounding.

Amanda was such a breath of fresh air to work with. She was kind, accommodating, and genuinely cared about helping us stay within our budget without ever making us feel pressured. She wasn’t a typical vendor trying to squeeze every penny – she was a partner who wanted to make our day amazing. Our tasting was so much fun, and we left feeling confident (and full!).

We couldn’t be more grateful for the delicious food, thoughtful service, and all the warmth Amanda brought to the experience. Highly, highly recommend!

We cannot say enough good things about Chef by Request! The food was amazing and all of our guests kept talking about how much they loved it. Amanda was incredible throughout the whole planning process. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. She was so accommodating and even jumped in to help with things that weren’t catering related. I honestly don’t know how we would have gotten through the day without her. Chef by Request gave us the best experience and we’re so grateful!

Our venue Wilder Mansion had Chef by Request as a preferred catering option and we are SO happy we went with them!! Amanda was communicative, helpful and kind throughout our entire planning process. She answered all of our questions very efficiently and thoroughly along with providing lots of valuable insight. We got so many compliments on the food at the wedding from the appetizers (shoutout the chicken quesadilla cones!!), to the plated dinner and the late night snacks. We also used their bar service which was wonderful as well! We highly recommend Amanda and her team!!!

Chef by Request was incredibly easy to work with. Amanda was so kind and literally answered a 100 emails from me and my wife. The food was delicious and the chefs at the event were amazing.

Chef by Request catered our wedding hosted at The Crawford for roughly 150 people. Amanda was so easy to communicate with and executed a near perfect dinner on our wedding night. The staff was absolutely amazing. I felt as if we were at a fine dining restaurant as they served and bussed our tables. Appetizers held everyone over til the abundance of food was served for dinner. We chose their Chicken Vesuvio, Eggplant Parmesan (my personal favorite), and Choice Sirloin served family style. Everything tasted amazing and the meat was cooked to perfection. Guests commented "Some of the best wedding food I've ever had". We also had linens and table settings provided by Chef by Request. They have several color options to chose from and it made the rental process so much easier! I Would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking to host a big event!

We are beyond happy we chose Chef By Request for our wedding. Not only was the food phenomenal but the service was as well. Amanda is so professional, responsive and extremely helpful. We appreciated her guidence so much. She made the process easy and enjoyable.

We used Chef by Request for my daughter's wedding. It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Amanda was so helpful and responsive from the beginning of the planning phase all the way to the end. She was very helpful with suggestions. The food was delicious, and the presentation was beautiful. All of the staff were very professional the food service was great! I highly recommend Chef by Request.

Working with Chef by Request was such a delightful experience. Amanda was incredibly helpful, kind and responsive during our planning process as well as offered such great insight into our culinary visions. Chef by Request delivered impeccable service, attention to detail, and delicious food. It was such a gift to be fully present in our celebrations and not worry about a single component because Amanda and her team were so dedicated to providing an outstanding catering experience. If you want a seamless evening and know that you will be taken care of, I recommend Chef by Request and look forward to using their services for future events!