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Kuma's Catering is a wedding culinary service based in Chicago, Illinois, but we are more than happy to travel up to an hour outside of the city. The original Kuma's Corner restaurant was established in 2005 in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood and has grown to 3 restaurants in the Chicagoland area and has received national notoriety as one of the best burgers on the planet. With our catering services, we aim to surpass the expectations of couples that we work with, providing them with a highly personalized, low stress and FUN experience.

You will work directly with Lisa, Director of Catering and Private Events, to design a menu that reflects your personal tastes. She understands that every couple is unique and so is their vision for the perfect wedding.

Kuma's Catering specializes in classic American fare, celebrated for their delicious burgers and tasty sides, such as, mac and cheese and loaded mashed potatoes.

A non-alcoholic an/or spirits package can be included, featuring premium beers, wine, and liquor. Coffee service is also available.

Kuma's Catering works with multiple dessert vendors to create the perfect sweets table, if requested.

Any dietary restrictions or preferences, from vegan, vegetarian and gluten free, can be accommodated.

Additional rental items, such as, dishware, silverware, glassware & linens are all additional options based off of your needs.

Full time and part time service staff and bartenders are hospitality professionals.

If you do not need full service catering, delivery and set-up options are also available.

From appetizers to late night snacks, Kuma's Catering will ensure that your menu reflects your personal style and preferences.

Kuma's Catering looks forward to hearing from you and most importantly, we strive to help you create a meal worth remembering for your special day!

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$30

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

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

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

$20

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

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)
Limited Bar
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ

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
Flatware
Glassware
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Reviews of Kuma's Catering

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Kuma's Catering is highly recommended by reviewers for wedding catering. Lisa, the catering manager, is praised for her excellent service and attentiveness to details. The food is described as amazing, with guests raving about the sliders and other menu options. The team is commended for their professionalism and efficiency, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Customers highly recommend Kuma's for affordable and delicious wedding catering.

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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.

Kuma's Catering is highly recommended by reviewers for wedding catering. Lisa, the catering manager, is praised for her excellent service and attentiveness to details. The food is described as amazing, with guests raving about the sliders and other menu options. The team is commended for their professionalism and efficiency, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Customers highly recommend Kuma's for affordable and delicious wedding catering.

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Laura C. Sent on 08/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Amazing Food & Service!

10/10 highly recommend! My guests could not stop complimenting the food! Lisa & her team worked hard to ensure all details of what we were looking for were covered. She was able to make awesome recommendations on starters that were a hit! For the price and quality you will not find better! Huge KUMAS fans!
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Leah M. Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Kuma's Catering!

Lisa and her team at Kuma's were AMAZING to work with for our wedding at Greenhouse Loft on March 22, 2024. From start to finish, Lisa went above and beyond to make sure our planning process was as stress free as possible and that the wedding went smoothly. She gave advice on creating the menu, helped coordinate ordering additional linens/rentals, and simply checked in when she knew I was experiencing peak stress levels. We hired them for both catering and bar services, and everything was wonderful! They made great signature cocktails and kept the bar moving and drinks flowing all night long. And the food was INCREDIBLE! It tasted just as fresh, warm, and delicious as when we went in for our tastings to create our menu. Our guests gave such raving reviews about how much the LOVED they food, that we have family asking to go to Kuma's next time they visit the city. Even though we ordered desserts from a separate vendor, Lisa helped with setting them up and creating a beautiful dessert display after dinner - this was a huge plus and took one more thing off our own shoulders to plan. Ultimately, Lisa was absolutely wonderful to work with, and we 100% recommend using Kuma's Catering for your next event!
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Diana S. Sent on 05/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

They made our dream come true!

Lisa and her team are, hands down, the best group of people I have ever met and would hire them 100% again and again. Lisa ensured she understood what our vision was by asking thorough and detailed questions. She went above and beyond contacting our venue and all necessary vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly. If there was ever an issue, she solved it without worrying us.
And the day of our wedding, several of our guests informed us how amazing her and her teams’ service, professionalism, and how invested she is… not to mention how delicious all the food was, requiring seconds and thirds!!!
There aren’t enough words to explain how phenomenal Lisa and her team are and how if it weren’t for Lisa, we wouldn’t have had the wedding of our dreams come true.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Briana & Daniel
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Team

Lisa Weatherston
Lisa Weatherston
Director of Catering and Events

READY TO MAKE YOUR EVENT, PARTY, WEDDING, BIRTHDAY AND ANY GATHERING A MEMORABLE SUCCESS?

LISA IS A HIGH-ENERGY BADASS AND THE ABSOLUTE MASTER OF ALL THINGS KUMA’S CATERING. NO JOB IS TOO BIG, NO EVENT TOO SMALL. SHE’S BEYOND PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING EVERY EXPERIENCE OUTSTANDING FOR YOUR GUESTS FROM START TO FINISH.

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