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CORK Catering & Special Events is a leading provider of food service offerings, including fine catering and event planning in the Chicago-land area. We are the sister company to Corky's Catering, which has been in business for 30 years. Our recipe for success is simple: we combine food mastery, client focus and operational excellence to consistently deliver the unexpected. Our company has been designed to surpass client expectations from beyond the ordinary. With innovative fresh menus and a focus on expedient service, we are constituted with one thing in mind - the complete and total satisfaction of our customers.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$89

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

$61

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$74

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

$40

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?

$16

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

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
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose 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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of CORK Catering & Special Events

A
Amy Sent on 09/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Corky's was great to work with and the food was amazing

We hired Corky's Catering for our wedding at Promontory Point, and are so glad we did. Kristina was phenomenal from start to finish - she answered all of our emails and phone calls promptly and helped us put together the perfect menu. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were extraordinarily polite and helpful throughout. We would definitely recommend Corky's Catering for any Chicago-area event!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Post wedding brunch was DELICIOUS!

We were so happy with Corky's Catering! In a time full of a million logistical wedding issues, we never once had an issue with Corky's. We got a great deal, and the food was absolutely delicious! Our hungover wedding guests were very grateful :) Highly recommend using Corky's for your event! They were so professional, and saved me a whole lot of stress!
Baumabby
Baumabby Sent on 11/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A guest told us this was the best wedding food he's ever had!

Corky's catered our wedding this month and we are so lucky they did. For dinner we had a buffet of the 18 hour smoked brisket, linguini with broccoli and olive oil, and herb-roasted chicken. Nearly every guest came up to us begging to know who provided the food because it was so good! Two guests even told it was the best wedding food they've ever had! Corky's also provided dessert and bartending service as well. Kristina was so incredibly easy to work with and took care of every detail and request that we had. The team at our wedding was also so friendly and helpful! I couldn't recommend them more!
D
Diane Sent on 09/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome!!!

Hired corkys for my sons wedding which was cancelled twice because of COVID. The wedding was finally on Aug 28Th 2021. I can’t say enough great things about them. Kristina was great and always there to help. Food was very good. I’m never really impressed with wedding food but I have to say I really enjoyed my chicken. My husband enjoyed the steak. We had so many compliments about the food. I would recommend them 100%.
Tanya
Tanya Sent on 03/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal wedding day thanks to Corky's!

My husband and I hired Corky’s Catering for our winter wedding at Garfield Park Conservatory after reading many positive reviews about the company. We couldn’t have been happier with our decision! We dealt with Kristina Hickey who was extremely professional throughout the entire process, answered all of our questions, took notes of what was important to us, and removed any stress associated with planning a wedding. What was really a nice touch is that she had bottles of Korbel champagne, my mother-in-law’s favorite, after we briefly mentioned that was her preferred brand. It was those thoughtful touches that made the day extra special! We did a food tasting ahead of time and were blown away by the options and how delicious the food was. My guests are still raving about the food and how Kristina and her team handled everything so nicely; and not just with the food, but the overall set up of the venue. Everyone on her team showed up on time, looked wonderful in their white and black attire and were courteous with guests throughout the evening.

When you hire the right people for your wedding, the stress level completely disappears. Throughout the few months leading up to my wedding, my friends and family often commented on how calm I seemed, and that's because I hired the right team. Words can't really express how deeply grateful we are to Corky’s for all the work they did to ensure our special day was phenomenal!
M
Martha Sent on 10/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Scrumptious Wedding Reception in Chicago

The food was spectacular and the service most accommodating. Our guests at my daughter’s wedding reception ranged from those who prefer a big Mac to vegetarians and high end foodies. They ALL loved Corky's food, especially the smoked brisket--also the veggie lasagna, herbed chicken and all the sides. The passed appetizers were also just delicious. Thank you so very much. PLUS, the buffet was so generous, we were able to entertain family for days.
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 07/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

Cork's Catering helped make my day so special and run very smoothly! Kristina was great to work with before and during!
Brigette
Brigette Sent on 04/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and friendly

Sam and her team worked tirelessly to make sure our wedding went off without a hitch. The food was incredible, and Sam kept in contact with us continuously. They set everything up and tore it down in no time. Their expertise was irreplaceable, especially through unprecedented weather insanity. Sam made the night unforgettable, even through having a baby and planning her own wedding!
K
Katy Sent on 06/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We booked a buffet-style dinner with china, silverware, and glasses provided by Corky's. Their value was phenomenal! We've used their services before for other family events and their food is always delicious! They had plenty of food for the amount of guests we had, plus seconds and leftovers! Our coordinator was very responsive to emails/calls since we live out of state. She was also very flexible for meeting times/ tasting. The staff was also able to recheck decorations at the venue to make sure everything was set the right way.
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Annette Sent on 08/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Outstanding and top notch service! We had a breakfast reception for our wedding and the food was delicious and the staff very professional.
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CORK Catering & Special Events frequently asked questions

At CORK Catering & Special Events, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Chocolate Fountain
The bar service starting price at CORK Catering & Special Events includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
CORK Catering & Special Events offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
CORK Catering & Special Events offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At CORK Catering & Special Events, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At CORK Catering & Special Events, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
CORK Catering & Special Events provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, CORK Catering & Special Events offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
CORK Catering & Special Events is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in value, 4.5 in professionalism and 4.2 in average response time.
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