You can’t get a better caterer for your wedding than Cocina Fusion. Not only does Cocina serve the kind of food you would find at a highly recommended restaurant, but Juliana is a superstar organizer that will make your wedding a breeze.

THE FOOD
Cocina Fusion’s food produces that “wow factor.” Our guests couldn’t stop raving about it, with some even requesting recipes. Several guests gushed over both our appetizers (burrata, mini chicken arepa, mini shrimp cocktail, beef empanadas) and our dinner (chef salad with strawberries, chimichurri steak, blackened chicken with mango salsa, Cajun potato wedges). My now-wife and I were not surprised. We were extremely diligent (and borderline OCD) in our search for and research of potential caterers: We read through the websites, wedding-website profiles, and reviews of at least 300 caterers in the Chicagoland areas; we spoke with dozens of recently wedded couples; we had in-depth interviews with over a dozen caterers on our short list; and we went to half a dozen taste tests. Some of the food that we tasted was equivalent to sub-part elementary cafeteria food. And most of the food we tried and heard about can best be described as “ok.” However, Cocina Fusion’s food was a revelation. It was just that much better than all the other caterers.

THE SERVICE
Cocina Fusion was incredibly flexible and gracious with all our appetizer and dinner requests, essentially making from scratch appetizers and dishes that we really wanted but that were not on its ordinary menu. Juliana was also extremely accommodating in allowing us to change our minds multiple times regarding some of the appetizer selections and entrees, as well as the table design. And perhaps most helpful, Juliana is one of those people that just has it all together. Her attention to detail and diligence gives you the invaluable comfort of knowing you are in the best of hands and simply don’t have to worry about the food service at all. She knows all the right questions to ask you, the venue, and all your other vendors. With Juliana at the helm, you know your appetizer and dinner service will run smoothly. And for the cherry on top, Juliana will go out of her way to make sure that you get to try each and every appetizer, and that you have the opportunity to eat dinner.

Exceptional food, exceptional service, and an overall first-rate experience. Unless you can hire Bobby Flay as your caterer, you would be crazy not to hire Cocina Fusion for your wedding.

Juliana and her team are absolutely spectacular and went above and beyond to ensure the food at our wedding was exquisite!

Throughout the planning process, Juliana and her staff were extremely helpful and responsive. The tasting was an absolute highlight. The mother of the bride was unable to attend the first tasting, so she offered a second tasting to accommodate her. Her willingness to accommodate just one person is a testament to how she treats every individual person she works with.

Our wedding had around 260 guests and everyone RAVED about the food! We got the bacon wrapped dates, goat cheese mushroom cups, steak skewers, chicken empanadas, and had a guacamole bar. Everything was amazing!! The guest said it was the best guacamole they’ve ever had! The dinner was just as delicious. We had a chimichurri steak and chicken duet plate with roasted vegetables and a twice baked potato cup. Everything was as incredible as the tasting!!!! They accommodated every guests allergy or special request we had. We are so grateful we got to work with cocina fusion!!

Look no further! Hire cocina fusion as your caterer! They are the BEST of the BEST!

-Rachael & Scott
7/8/23

My husband and I got married on June 9th, 2023. Cocina Fusion was listed on a recommended vendors list for our venue, Fairlie. As soon as we googled their services and menu, we knew we were interested! We reached out to Juliana immediately, and we were thoroughly impressed with her customer service. We signed our contract and booked our tasting months later. Juliana and her husband went above and beyond with the tasting - it was one of our favorite events leading up to our special day! The process to select menu items was user friendly, and her staff offered suggestions to us when needed. Juliana cared deeply about the experience we wanted to provide our guests, and even helped us to decide to offer the duo plate to guests so they could have an opportunity to try all of the delicious food we had selected! Cocina Fusion also perfectly executed two specialty cocktails, and provided the extra ingredients needed to create them.

Furthermore, the service received as far as seating arrangements, floor plan, logistics, and day of services was unmatched! We were so impressed with the Cocina Fusion staff, we walked around during the wedding and personally thanked each staff member. All staff was friendly, engaging, attentive and happy to be a part of our day! The food was immaculate, and all guests have continued to compliment the food even two months later. I would highly recommend Cocina Fusion to anyone who is looking to have cuisine and cocktails at their wedding that will impress! We almost want to get married all over again so that we could eat our meal another time!
Thank you Cocina Fusion!!!
-Tyler & Amber Siebert