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Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc.

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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc. is a full-service catering and wedding planning business. Their eclectic menus are full of delicious, soulful dishes inspired by cuisines from across the world. Owner Tameka Jones has over 15 years' experience in the hospitality industry, and was inspired to start her own business in 2012. Her goal was to fill the void between beautifully-presented meals and delicious cuisine, aiming to create dishes that taste just as good as they look.

Services Offered

Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc. offers an eclectic menu filled with soulful deliciousness, unique wedding packages and a variety of other unconventional catering services. In addition to providing beautiful buffets of tasty dishes, we are here to simplify the event planning process for hosts seeking a one stop shop solution. We are devoted to the craft of creating beautiful memories, whether it's an office party for 20 or 300 guest wedding soiree we've got it covered. We take a holistic approach when planning events, from invitations to last call we will ensure that your BIG event is one to be remembered.

We offer packages for cocktail receptions, buffets, and plated dinners, as well as day-after brunches. The cocktail package includes a choice of three stationary appetizers and five passed appetizers. The buffet package offers a choice of three appetizers, soup or salad, three entrees, and a side. If you opt for the plated meal package, you'll have a choice of three appetizers, soup or salad, one entree, and two sides. The day after your celebration, you can enjoy a delicious brunch featuring shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, southern vegan skillet, scrambled eggs, fruit, and more. Spice up your party by adding on a bar package. Choices includes the signature or cocktail bar package and a BYOB package. All packages include white-glove table service, china tableware, framed table numbers, votive candles, and a designated event manager.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

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

$53

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

$43

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$64

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

$30

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty 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
BBQ
Caribbean
Italian
Local
Seafood
Southern

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
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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    Where’d all our money go, Tameka?

    This crook cancelled my wedding 2 years ago, 9 days before our wedding. Walked away with 30k and no criminal charges. Even had the audacity to ask for 18k more a few days before she sent us the bankruptcy letter. If you’re reading this, DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS CRIMINCAL. Please contact me if she’s done this to you or someone else you know. The video can be found on CBS Chicago - “Wedding Planner leaves couple high and dry”.
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444 West Lake Street Suite 1700 Blue Island, IL, 60606
312-416-8459

Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
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Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc. frequently asked questions

At Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc., the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc. includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc. offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Outside the Box Catering and Events 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 Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc., you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc., the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc. provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc. offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc. is recommended by 20% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 1.0 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 1 in quality of service, 1 in average response time, 1 in flexibility, 1 in professionalism and 1 in value.

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