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In April 1985, in a 900 square foot retail storefront, David and Cari Borris began their pursuit of The American Dream. All they hoped for was to have the opportunity to use their boundless energy and acquired hospitality skills to offer the North Shore a new experience in gourmet retail carryout food. Armed with a handful of amazing family recipes, and a steadfast and unfailing work ethic, they set out to fulfill their vision. 26 years and three expansions later, Hel's Kitchen Catering has become a permanent fixture in the Chicagoland special events community. And what started as a simple dream for two committed entrepreneurs has become the lifeblood and livelihood of dozens of employees who still share the singular vision that started it all - treat every event as if it were their own.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$120

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

$100

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$140

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

$15

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$13

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

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

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Hel's Kitchen Catering

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
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98% recommend it
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Abby Sent on 04/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Could not recommend Linda and the rest of the Hel's team more. They were so detail oriented, understanding, and helped us to make our wedding unforgettable. We had people emailing us after our wedding complimenting the food. Hel's made sure that my husband and I had food/drinks the entire night, and were able to relax and enjoy the evening. The presentation was absolutely beautiful, and our guests were taken care of the entire evening. I couldn't recommend Hel's more highly!
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Lara Sent on 10/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
No words would do justice for the appreciation we have for David Borris and his team at Hel’s Kitchen. We started our journey to find a caterer with two things in mind: quality, interesting food, and a limited budget. Despite working in the wedding industry as musicians, we had never hired a caterer and we did not realize how invaluable a caterer can be to the actual planning process and flow of the entire event. We went through several catering interviews over several months before realizing that our first instincts were correct. Not only does Hel’s provide 30 years of food experience, they provide 30 years of people and planning experience.

We were happy that our initial consultation happened to be with the owner of this well-established North Shore gem (although everyone we worked with was fantastic!). David is a friendly, welcoming, honest, and down-to-earth expert with the patience of a saint. We asked questions throughout our conversations and he answered every one of them. Our parents were welcomed into the process as well (which was important because Lara’s mom is French! ;)). We changed our minds about the details many times and David invested hours in our event before we even officially agreed to use Hel’s. When a few details changed, he even gave us a follow up tasting to ensure our satisfaction. David (and all of his staff) are extremely thorough, detail oriented and hard-working. They will listen to your concerns, explain everything, share price breakdowns, and work with you to make sure you are satisfied with every detail. See this link for our full review! https://www.yelp.com/biz/hels-kitchen-catering-northbrook?hrid=aqQU7iCyKNpmUMYk3988Mg
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Elizabeth Sent on 06/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Linda and the rest of the staff at Hel's Kitchen Catering were wonderful. They were so helpful through the entire planning process. She was extremely flexible with all the little changes I wanted to make and helping us stay within our budget, while still providing a beautiful and tasty meal. On the day of they were perfect. Linda told me they would take care of everything and they did. Everything they set up looked great and the food was so good. I without doubt recommend them to anyone looking to hire a caterer.

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
The Grove Redfield Estate The Grove Redfield Estate Mansion Weddings

Hel's Kitchen Catering has provided excellent full service catering to our renters for exceptional events.

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