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Amanda Ingle
Amanda Ingle
Events Director

29 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Chef By Request provides catering to events and weddings in the Chicago area. Hospitality and event planning is combined to give clients a one-of-a-kind menu. Essential ingredients include fresh food and professional service.

Experience
Their team has catered thousands of events since 1996. Executive Chef David Miller attended the Johnson and Wales Culinary Institute. He is now a member of the American Culinary Federation and has won awards for both his business and culinary skills. His catering was even used in a winning episode on TLC’s “Four Weddings”.

Cuisine
Chef By Request provides meals in a plated, buffet, family-style or station-style service, as well as heavy hors d'oeuvres events. Choose from cuisine styles like Hawaiian, Tuscan, Taste of Spain and more. Or choose to create a menu with your favorite dishes. Their food will cater to a variety of style and dietary necessities.

Other Services
Chef By Request also provides a variety of bar services, desserts and event rentals to build your event from the ground up.

Pricing information

$65 starting price
$100 average price

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FAQ

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

$85

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

$75

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$75

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

$6

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
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
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
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

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Chef by Request is highly recommended for wedding catering by multiple reviewers who had a positive experience with their service and delicious food. Amanda, the coordinator, is highlighted for her professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process. Guests complimented the selection, taste, and presentation of the food, stating it was some of the best wedding food they had ever had. The staff's attentiveness and the company's affordability were also noted, making Chef by Request a popular choice for weddings and other events.

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Chef by Request is highly recommended for wedding catering by multiple reviewers who had a positive experience with their service and delicious food. Amanda, the coordinator, is highlighted for her professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process. Guests complimented the selection, taste, and presentation of the food, stating it was some of the best wedding food they had ever had. The staff's attentiveness and the company's affordability were also noted, making Chef by Request a popular choice for weddings and other events.

Karli
Karli Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

150 Guest Wedding

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!
Stevep60565
Stevep60565 Sent on 10/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience

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.
Sandy
Sandy Sent on 05/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious Food, Awesome Service, Great Value

We hired Chef By Request for our wedding at the Paramount's Meyer Ballroom, and our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the meal. Selecting our menu was the hardest part because there were so many amazing choices. Amanda and her team were so accommodating and reassuring, and able to make last-minute adjustments. Everything turned out wonderful without a hitch! Thank you to Amanda and her team for helping make our event fabulous! We loved that the wedding cake was part of the package - the Leeza bakery in Elmhurst did a fabulous job providing us with a beautiful and delicious three-tiered cake.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
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Chef By Request is one of the most reputable caterers I know in the Chicagoland area. Their food is outstanding, the chef is amazing and their ability to coordinate every detail of the event is just remarkable! I highly recommend contacting them for your wedding or special event you are planning.

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