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Based in Chicago, Illinois, Cocina Fusion offers catering services to clients planning weddings and special events. This catering company has worked with high-end venues and exclusive kitchens throughout its tenure. Cocina Fusion's chefs specialize in Latin fusion and traditional Mexican cuisine, however, they also offer a selection of Italian dishes.

Experience

For over 20 years, the team at Cocina Fusion has been tasked with delivering delicious, mouth-watering recipes. Answering this call, Chef Anaxi Ayala has drawn inspiration from his Latino heritage to craft scrumptious meals. Combining this base with various American styles, Cocina Fusion presents new and innovative flavors.

Cuisine

Couples can choose from three styles of menus, including Latin & American fusion, traditional Mexican, or Italian. Latin & American fusion provides vegetarian options in addition to reinvented classics, like a vegetable tostada, pasilla steak, and chimichurri chicken. The traditional Mexican menu offers classic favorites as well as a customizable taco bar. Finally, the Italian menu provides a variety of pasta-based dishes, like lasagna and shrimp scampi. Couples can complete their meal offerings by adding on sweets, such as a satisfying crepe or charming churro bar.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$110

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

$100

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$110

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

$50

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

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

Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Signature Drink

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
Caribbean
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mexican
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Cocina Fusion

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Cocina Fusion received glowing reviews for their exceptional catering services at weddings. Multiple reviewers praised the delicious food, attentive staff, and seamless execution of events at Artifact Events. The menu was well-received with dishes ranging from classic to unique, including popular items like Poblano Risotto Cakes, churros, and late-night tacos. Couples appreciated personalized service and detailed planning assistance, making their special day a success while receiving numerous compliments from guests on the quality of the food and service provided by Cocina Fusion.

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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.

Cocina Fusion received glowing reviews for their exceptional catering services at weddings. Multiple reviewers praised the delicious food, attentive staff, and seamless execution of events at Artifact Events. The menu was well-received with dishes ranging from classic to unique, including popular items like Poblano Risotto Cakes, churros, and late-night tacos. Couples appreciated personalized service and detailed planning assistance, making their special day a success while receiving numerous compliments from guests on the quality of the food and service provided by Cocina Fusion.

Julia
Julia Sent on 04/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST of the best

We cannot say enough amazing things about Cocina Fusion! They absolutely went above and beyond for our wedding, and we are still getting compliments from our guests about how incredible the food was. The taco and steak stations they provided were out of this world — everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

Beyond just the food, their full service was outstanding. The team helped the entire day flow so smoothly, allowing my husband and me to truly relax and enjoy every moment. Working with Cindy was such a pleasure — she was professional, kind, and so genuinely invested in making our day perfect.

We are endlessly grateful for Cocina Fusion and would recommend them a million times over to anyone looking for unforgettable catering. Thank you for making our wedding day even more special
A
Anderson Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Team to work with

Juliana and her team did a wonderful job from start to finish. The tasting was well executed, the planning was well thought out, and the day of execution was flawless. I cannot recommend Cocina Fusion and Juliana enough for those couples looking for a peace of mind and amazing food!
Martin
Martin Sent on 09/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mult-Cultural Wedding

What a great experience working with Cocina Fusion. During and after the wedding, so many people came up to us to rave about the food. We hosted a multi-cultural wedding and everyone seemed satisfied. The staff and owners are very kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The dishes range from classic to unique, and nearly everything we ate was nothing short of amazing. We are super eager to recommend them to anyone needing a large catering event, as we are dying to try the food again. Food was available throughout the night, and again, many of the options we chose were really fun. My personal favorite was the Poblano Risotto Cakes. We also had the pleasure previously of attending a cocina fusion catered event for their taco bar. Super delicious and memorable as well.
F
Fabienne Sent on 09/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So many compliments on the food at our wedding!

Cocina Fusion blew us away on our wedding day! The food was DELICIOUS and all of our guests complimented us afterwards (which we really were not expecting going into wedding planning.) I especially appreciated how much Juliana made sure to take care of us as the bride and groom on the day -- she brought appetizers to our on-site suite and checked in with us during the reception to see if we needed anything to drink. They definitely went above and beyond and we are so glad we chose them.
Kim
Kim Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book with Cocina Fusion!

After our tasting at Cocina Fusion with Cindy, we knew we had found the perfect match for our tastes. The food was phenomenal, and their churros and late-night tacos were a huge hit! It’s rare for guests to rave about wedding cuisine, but our friends and families continue to talk about everything served long after the wedding/to this day! From the chicken and waffle appetizers to the main courses—featuring a delightful combination of chicken and beef or a stuffed pepper with the most incredible red pepper cream sauce—Cocina Fusion kept our guests' plates full and satisfied all night long! Having the chance to take a break from dancing and dine on churros with dipping sauce and/or make a plate of tacos following what was an exquisite dinner was fantastic! Hire them! They are wonderful!
Sebastian
Sebastian Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Five Stars Aren’t Enough for Juliana and the Team

At every stage of the process from our tasting through the wedding day, we continued to feel luckier and luckier that we found Cocina Fusion to cater our 170 person wedding at Artifact Events.

I could rave about how good the food was, and how every guest seemed to have a different favorite appetizer, or how our moms took leftovers home from the tasting to our dads insisting they had to try the food that night... but I'd fall short in raving just about the food. Juliana was absolutely incredible to work with throughout the entire process. It felt like we had a bonus wedding planner, helping us make smart decisions along the way and guiding us through thoughtful ideas during our walkthrough. Cocina Fusion and Juliana certainly made our wedding day an absolute success! Our guests loved the food, and the catering team never let our glasses run empty. Would highly recommend!
Will
Will Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kind and Delicious!

Cocina Fusion was awesome! Throughout the entire process, they were communicative, understanding, and kind. And most importantly, the food was incredible! Great selection and even better execution.
D
Dahazee Sent on 06/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great food and service!

We loved working with Cocina Fusion to cater our wedding! We had a daytime event and reached out to Cocina to ask about the custom brunch options advertised on their site, letting them know the kind of elevated, fusion-y ideas we were looking for. They came back with an AMAZING menu that immediately excited us. Once we had the tasting (which went beyond our expectations), we were sold!

Cindy was awesome to work with the entire way through! She was very prompt and thorough when answering all our questions, and handled everything that arose throughout the planning process with grace, kindness, and understanding. We felt in very good hands with her. On the day itself, everything went smoothly, the staff were all very sweet, and we got rave reviews on the food! Everything was excellent and we were so pleased with how it all came together.

Thank you Cindy and Cocina for a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!!
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Cocina Fusion! 10/10

We can't say enough good things about working with Cocina Fusion for our 5/3/25 wedding. Cindy was wonderful to work with from tasting to wedding day and the food was DELICIOUS. Multiple people came up to us to say best wedding food ever and we couldn't agree more. We also worked with Cocina on our place settings and linens which looked beautiful. Couldn't recommend more!!
J
Jocelyn Sent on 04/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

Our wedding caterer was absolutely phenomenal—the best food we could have asked for at our Mexican-American wedding! Their menu had so many options and we were able to curate a menu that perfectly represented both of our cultures. The dishes were flavorful and beautifully presented, from the barbacoa sopesitos to the churro cart, everything was amazing. Our family and friends still rave about the food and we are so glad we worked with Cocina Fusion. Highly recommend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Urban Allure Events Urban Allure Events Wedding Planners

Cocina Fusion is so amazing to work with! They have everything you want in a caterer in Chicago - amazing food, and even better service. I love that the owners are the ones who actually create your menu AND cook your food. It really gives them something special compared to everyone else. They have a fun flair and unique menu items but they will also CUSTOMIZE a menu to anything you want. I have seen them make blackened catfish and a biscuit bar (which was totally off menu for them!) for one of my clients and it was still incredible. I highly recommend them!

Room 1520 Room 1520 Rooftop Weddings

Excellent food and service! And wonderful people:)

Stan Mansion Stan Mansion Mansion Weddings

Juliana and her team are incredible to work with! Always a seem less perfect event when Cocina Fusion is catering! Stan Mansion loves having you here and your food is awesome! Hats off to the Chef!

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Cocina Fusion frequently asked questions

At Cocina Fusion, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Cocina Fusion includes:
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Cocina Fusion offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Cocina Fusion 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 Cocina Fusion, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Caribbean
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Spanish
At Cocina Fusion, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Cocina Fusion provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Cocina Fusion offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Cocina Fusion is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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