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Kuma's Catering
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About this vendor
Kuma’s Catering brings bold food, unforgettable flavor, and a little attitude to weddings throughout Chicagoland. We’re a full-service, off-premise wedding caterer specializing in celebrations that don’t feel cookie-cutter.
From our signature burgers and mac & cheese to appetizers, salads, vegan and gluten-free options, we create menus your guests will actually remember. Our experienced team offers buffet and family-style service, professional staffing, bar service, dessert and coffee service, rental coordination, setup and teardown.
Whether you’re planning an industrial Chicago wedding, an elegant celebration, or something completely your own, we’ll bring the food, service and Kuma’s personality to your venue.
We’re not your typical wedding caterer—and that’s exactly the point. Kuma’s Catering combines the bold, unforgettable food we’re known for with polished, professional wedding service.
We believe your wedding menu should reflect your personality, not a standard banquet package. We offer flexible menus, buffet and family-style service, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, plus staffing, bar service, rentals, dessert and coffee service, setup and teardown. O
ur experienced team handles the details while keeping the experience relaxed, fun and completely yours.
Great food. Great service. Zero boring weddings.
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7 years in business
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We speak English and Spanish
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Kuma’s Catering earned consistent praise for delicious, nontraditional wedding food—especially sliders and mac and cheese—and customizable options that handled dietary restrictions. Reviewers noted the team’s responsiveness, organization, flexibility, and hands-on help during setup and cleanup. Service and bar staff were professional and guests raved, leading many couples to highly recommend them.
Best Decision We Made
Lisa was the most incredible person to work with. She responded quickly, concisely and met everyone one of our needs and questions. She assured us throughout the entire process and met every single expectation. On the day of the wedding, Karen and her team took over and didnt look back. They assisted with setting up the tables and place settings and meeting every little detail we had.
And the food itself was obviously the star of the show! My wife and I didnt want the run of the mill steak and potato four-course wedding meal. What we got was a unique and bold array of flavors from Kuma's, that had all our guests raving about it. We even had extra food at the end of the night that was quickly gobbled up and grabbed my guests as they left for the evening.
All in all, Kuma's could not come more highly recommended from us! Lisa and her team are exceptional to work with and made our day one to remember and stress free!
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Exceptional Food, Service, and Professionalism!
Kuma's catering is the best
Lisa and Karen went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. My wife and I couldn't be happier.
Can't recommend them enough!
P.s. junkyard lipstick is her new favorite cocktail!!
Best Addition EVER!!!!
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