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Lisa
Lisa
Director of Catering

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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!

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FAQ’s

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

$35

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

$10

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

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
Open Bar

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Local

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
Linens
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Reviews of Kuma's Catering

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Lisa and her team at Kuma's Catering have received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple couples for their wedding services. Lisa's attention to detail and exceptional service stood out to reviewers, emphasizing her helpfulness, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the weddings ran smoothly. Guests praised the delicious and unique food options, with standout dishes like the chicken and waffle skewers and Iron Maiden chicken sliders. Lisa's team was commended for their friendly and proactive approach, assisting not only with the food but also with various aspects of the wedding setup and cleanup. The bar staff received compliments for their efficiency and attentiveness, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests. Overall, Kuma's Catering was highly recommended for their quality, service, and dedication to exceeding expectations for weddings.

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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.

Lisa and her team at Kuma's Catering have received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple couples for their wedding services. Lisa's attention to detail and exceptional service stood out to reviewers, emphasizing her helpfulness, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the weddings ran smoothly. Guests praised the delicious and unique food options, with standout dishes like the chicken and waffle skewers and Iron Maiden chicken sliders. Lisa's team was commended for their friendly and proactive approach, assisting not only with the food but also with various aspects of the wedding setup and cleanup. The bar staff received compliments for their efficiency and attentiveness, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests. Overall, Kuma's Catering was highly recommended for their quality, service, and dedication to exceeding expectations for weddings.

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Laura 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!
Joe
Joe T. Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best vendor experience - best of the best

We can’t say enough great things about our decision to have Kuma’s cater our wedding. Lisa is the absolute best, and goes above and beyond to do anything and everything to make sure things go perfectly. We had a few tastings at the Fulton/West Loop location to try different plates for the buffet, and Lisa was always excited and brought great energy and was a joy to work with and even just to talk with. She’s an absolutely wonderful person, and the service, quality and happy wedding guests says it all.

As bride and groom, Lisa had our plates ready ahead of time so we didn’t have to go to the table. She made sure we always had snacks and drinks (crucial when you’re the wedding couple). She handled all the desserts for our dessert table. We elected to forego a cake, and instead went with local donuts, cupcakes and cookie bakeries. Lisa handled all of it for us.

Our guests (120 people, at The Fairlie) all could not stop talking about how much they loved the food. Burgers, apps, mac and cheese, some salad/veggies, and other goodies. The chicken and waffle skewers were a STAR of the show too.

Do yourself a favor and meet with Lisa if nothing else. Her personality and the quality of the food will convince you it’s the best decision you can make for your wedding!
Tyler
Tyler Sent on 09/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our best wedding decision!

Lisa and her team were absolutely incredible! We booked them for catering and bar services for our August 2024 wedding and from the very beginning we knew we made the right choice. We didn't have a wedding coordinator and really had no idea what we were doing. Upon meeting Lisa for the first time, she eased all of our fears! She was knowledgeable, not only regarding catering but having our wedding run smoothly overall. She was quick to address all of our questions and concerns and helped us set up a perfect menu for our guests.

On the day of our wedding, Kuma's showed up on time and set up quickly. Everyone was extremely friendly, kind and proactive on what needed to be done. They helped us with our last minute décor set up and made themselves available to anything we needed.

The food was AMAZING! We are still getting compliments on how good everything was and how much they loved the non traditional wedding food! We highly recommend going with the mac and cheese and Iron Maiden chicken sliders! Lisa also recommended a last minute change to the vegetable dish which was definitely the right call!

Our guests loved the bar staff and raved about how quick and nice they were. The drinks were perfectly made and they stayed engaged with everyone. They made sure I (bride) was taken care of every time I walked by. We also passed out shots on our dance floor and they made sure we had them all poured and ready to go!

They stayed with us until the end of the night and assisted with clean up, getting our center pieces/tablecloths and alcohol organized. It was so helpful to us and made our next day clean up so much smoother.

Kuma's Catering went above and beyond, we can't thank Lisa and her team enough! They exceeded our expectations and we are forever grateful that they took so much time and care to make our day as perfect as possible. I highly recommend Kuma's Catering for their professionalism, attention to details and incredible food! They are perfect for any event and you will not be disappointed. We plan on continuing to use them for our future catering needs and will always be recommending them to everyone we know.

Thank you so much for everything!
Tyler
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