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We offer full service event planning and catering. From flowers to dessert and photos to music, we have the resources and relationships to offer you the very finest.

Located in Chicago's historic West Loop neighborhood, Occasions Chicago Catering boasts a proven track record in superior customer service and product quality. Our commitment to excellence shines through in everything we do.

The menus on our web site are a mere sampling of what we offer and are designed to simply 'whet' your appetite. For a complimentary consultation and proposal, please contact us. Together, we can create the event that's sure to be a reflection of your good taste.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$86

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

$86

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$86

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

$60

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
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
Chocolate Fountain

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
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
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Reviews of Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc.

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
6 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Julia D. Sent on 01/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fun, Delicious, and Professional Catering!

Gerard’s catering services—food and staff—were a perfect 10 for our wedding! We gave Gerard a budget and asked for a fun, somewhat non-traditional wedding dinner and he delivered perfectly. We had stations with brisket, amazing mac & cheese, and green beans plus another station with tacos and other Mexican dishes. Our guests loved the fun approach to the food and Gerard nailed the balance of making it delicious but still wedding appropriate. The guests also RAVED about the appetizers during the cocktail hour. The buffalo chicken meatball (with celery stick), mini quesadillas, and Asian beef shortrib were an ideal mix of easy to eat plus delicious and substantive (our dinner wasn’t until 8p, so guests were hungry).

A special and well deserved shoutout to Gerard’s wait staff that worked our wedding. They. Were. Amazing. They read us as a couple and the crowd, and could tell everyone was ready to have fun, so they made sure we did—all while providing excellent and professional service. There wasn’t an ounce of stuffiness to them and they made us feel like they were really having fun serving the crowd, as opposed to watching the clock waiting for the night to be over. For weeks after the wedding people were raving about the food—and staff!—provided by Gerard and his team.
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Melissa Sent on 09/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Going with Occasions Catering was the best decision that we made. Gerard was so responsive to every question that we had and so accommodating to all of our requests, concerns, etc. Marshelle was also wonderful and helpful in the weeks leading up the wedding to ensure everything was ready to go. We originally picked them because of how affordable the food was, but I’m so happy we went with them because of how many of our guests RAVED about the food. Both my husband and I both loved our food as well and were so grateful for the wonderful service we received to make sure we ate and had drinks in our hands. The bartenders were also a favorite and kept up with everyone’s requests. All in all absolutely amazing!
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Maureen Sent on 04/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Gerard and his entire team was fabulous! We are so glad we went with Occasions Catering. From the initial call to the tasting to the final walk through, Gerard was professional and worked with us through it all. The food is incredible! We received so many compliments on our food. My husband wanted to include a craft beer tasting, and Gerard offered ideas to help bring it to life and with the logistics. We had a few guests with dietary restrictions and he didn't hesitate to accommodate. The staff was friendly and attentive during the reception. Gerard and the entire Occasions Catering team delivers a service that is top notch.
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Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc. frequently asked questions

At Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc., the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Chocolate Fountain
The bar service starting price at Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc. includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc. offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc. offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc., you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc., the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc. provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc. offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Occasions Chicago Catering, Inc. is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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