Catering Made Simple Reviews

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  Michelle K. Sent on 01/05/2024
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  Things Could Not have been Better!

  From beginning to end, our experience with Catering Made Simple could not have been any better! From Cari getting us started and seeing us through to our special day, Laura keeping in touch and keeping up with our questions and changes, to the catering/serving staff at the wedding (who we got LOTS of praise on!!)....they will always be our caterers of choice. Oh, and the food! We continue to get compliments on the food - excellent!

  From beginning to end, our experience with Catering Made Simple could not have been any better! From Cari getting us started and seeing us through to our special day, Laura keeping in touch and keeping up with our questions and changes, to the catering/serving staff at the wedding (who we got LOTS of praise on!!)....they will always be our caterers of choice. Oh, and the food! We continue to get compliments on the food - excellent!
• Faith S. Sent on 04/27/2024
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  We love Catering Made Simple!

  We hired Catering Made Simple for our wedding, and it was absolutely one of our best decisions! Cari was so easy to work with, professional, quick to respond, and helped our wedding day flow beautifully! Not only was the food so delicious, but having a full service caterer, who will take care of tables, chairs, rentals, setting up table decor, wedding cake and desserts, and working as a day of coordinator, was so helpful! And they did an amazing job! Plus the entire staff was super friendly and helpful!
  
  Would 1000% hire them again and recommend to all my friends and family!

  We hired Catering Made Simple for our wedding, and it was absolutely one of our best decisions! Cari was so easy to work with, professional, quick to respond, and helped our wedding day flow beautifully! Not only was the food so delicious, but having a full service caterer, who will take care of tables, chairs, rentals, setting up table decor, wedding cake and desserts, and working as a day of coordinator, was so helpful! And they did an amazing job! Plus the entire staff was super friendly and helpful!
  
  Would 1000% hire them again and recommend to all my friends and family!
• Dusty W. Sent on 02/28/2024
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  Knocked it out of the park

  Catering Made simple did an fantastic job for our big day. Great value for the menu we wanted. I am a very picky person due to the fact I've worked in food service my whole life. They excited all expectations left all the guests (including all my fellow chef friends). My wife DIYed all the decorations and they were a great help adding little things and making her vision come to life. I couldn't recommend them enough.

  Catering Made simple did an fantastic job for our big day. Great value for the menu we wanted. I am a very picky person due to the fact I've worked in food service my whole life. They excited all expectations left all the guests (including all my fellow chef friends). My wife DIYed all the decorations and they were a great help adding little things and making her vision come to life. I couldn't recommend them enough.
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• Morgan P. Sent on 01/02/2024
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  Great food and incredibly accommodating!

  CMS kicked it out of the park for our celebration! They were incredibly flexible and accommodating with any requests or ideas we had! From delicious apps, perfectly cooked dinner, and we can’t forget about Cari’s delicious desserts!! We also were planning from another state and they helped ease our mind being over 1,000 miles away! You feel like family working with catering made simple! If I could rate higher than 5 I would!!

  CMS kicked it out of the park for our celebration! They were incredibly flexible and accommodating with any requests or ideas we had! From delicious apps, perfectly cooked dinner, and we can’t forget about Cari’s delicious desserts!! We also were planning from another state and they helped ease our mind being over 1,000 miles away! You feel like family working with catering made simple! If I could rate higher than 5 I would!!
• Rose K. Sent on 10/17/2023
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  Best Day Ever

  We had 190 person wedding and they delivered!! We were so thrilled with how the food tasted after the tasting and the day of was even better. The service was also amazing, they worked quick and efficiently. We decided to do the late night snack hot dog cart and ALL of our guests loved that. I would highly recommend Greg and his team!

  We had 190 person wedding and they delivered!! We were so thrilled with how the food tasted after the tasting and the day of was even better. The service was also amazing, they worked quick and efficiently. We decided to do the late night snack hot dog cart and ALL of our guests loved that. I would highly recommend Greg and his team!
• Jordyn Sent on 10/18/2023
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  My wedding

  We booked catering made simple for our wedding in September and we loved him, he was super flexible with our needs and was patient and answered every one of my questions, not to mention the food was good and hot! would recommend him again!

  We booked catering made simple for our wedding in September and we loved him, he was super flexible with our needs and was patient and answered every one of my questions, not to mention the food was good and hot! would recommend him again!
• Sharon W. Sent on 10/14/2023
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  Best food ever

  Guests went on and on about how the food was the best they ever had at a wedding.
  Desserts were all homemade from this caterer with real ingredients. This caterer made everything amazing. Word can't express my gratitude.

  Guests went on and on about how the food was the best they ever had at a wedding.
  Desserts were all homemade from this caterer with real ingredients. This caterer made everything amazing. Word can't express my gratitude.
• Adalia G. Sent on 01/02/2024
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  Amazing Food and Staff

  We loved Catering Made Simple. They were very helpful during our wedding and planning out our menu. We had a variety of different options and they even provided food from our cultures. Overall amazing company. Will keep in mind for future events as well as recommend them going forward.

  We loved Catering Made Simple. They were very helpful during our wedding and planning out our menu. We had a variety of different options and they even provided food from our cultures. Overall amazing company. Will keep in mind for future events as well as recommend them going forward.
• Leslie D. Sent on 02/14/2019
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  Excellent Service & Wonderful Attention to Detail

  I recently worked an event with Catering Made Simple & was blown away by their professionalism and attention to detail. Their staff was organized, clean, efficient, & very fun to work with. I would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding/event caterer!

  I recently worked an event with Catering Made Simple & was blown away by their professionalism and attention to detail. Their staff was organized, clean, efficient, & very fun to work with. I would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding/event caterer!
• Nikki C. Sent on 12/15/2022
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  Wonderful and delicious food!

  The food was delicious! I had multiple family and friend members tell me it was the best wedding food they ever had! Everything was cooked fresh and looked great. And Greg was so nice and informative and easy to work with! I highly recommend!!

  The food was delicious! I had multiple family and friend members tell me it was the best wedding food they ever had! Everything was cooked fresh and looked great. And Greg was so nice and informative and easy to work with! I highly recommend!!
• Karen Sent on 12/09/2022
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  Catering Made Simple lives true to their name

  From the beginning, Greg was such a great person to talk to and explained everything thoroughly and provided us many options. The price was more than reasonable compared to other wedding catering vendors we looked at and during our wedding everyone was attentive, professional, and left us worry-free. As a bride, you always hear that we forget to eat during the wedding, but the catering staff were so sweet to make sure we ate and had dessert as well! The dessert was provided by chef Cari, who works with Greg, and she made my vision for the cake come to life! I can go on with all the great things I have to say about the overall service, but will end this with: if you want a catering service that will make things as simple for you as possible at a reasonable price and provide top-notch service and quality, this is where to go!

  From the beginning, Greg was such a great person to talk to and explained everything thoroughly and provided us many options. The price was more than reasonable compared to other wedding catering vendors we looked at and during our wedding everyone was attentive, professional, and left us worry-free. As a bride, you always hear that we forget to eat during the wedding, but the catering staff were so sweet to make sure we ate and had dessert as well! The dessert was provided by chef Cari, who works with Greg, and she made my vision for the cake come to life! I can go on with all the great things I have to say about the overall service, but will end this with: if you want a catering service that will make things as simple for you as possible at a reasonable price and provide top-notch service and quality, this is where to go!
• Makayla Sent on 11/05/2022
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  Everything went perfectly and according to plan!

  I cannot thank you enough for your services! Everything was above and beyond our expectations!

  I cannot thank you enough for your services! Everything was above and beyond our expectations!
• Erik M. Sent on 09/21/2022
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  Amazing wedding catering services

  Greg and his team were great and wonderful to work with. They were very easy and flexible to work with. They had met and exceeded all of our expectations. The food that we had sampled at the tasting was exactly how it tasted or better at the venue. I would highly recommend you using this company for any event that you need catering for.

  Greg and his team were great and wonderful to work with. They were very easy and flexible to work with. They had met and exceeded all of our expectations. The food that we had sampled at the tasting was exactly how it tasted or better at the venue. I would highly recommend you using this company for any event that you need catering for.
• Suzana L. Sent on 09/13/2022
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  Excellent great work

  Thanks to Greg and Heather my daughter’s wedding went nice and smooth. Thank you again Greg you have good team👍🙏

  Thanks to Greg and Heather my daughter’s wedding went nice and smooth. Thank you again Greg you have good team👍🙏
• Sam P. Sent on 06/11/2022
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  Fantastic!

  Greg was phenomenal to work with. He was understandable and helpful to keep us in our budget. Definitely would recommend his services.

  Greg was phenomenal to work with. He was understandable and helpful to keep us in our budget. Definitely would recommend his services.
• Stacie Sent on 10/03/2019
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  Wonderful Experience

  Great service, great food, very responsive and friendly throughout the entire process! We received lots of compliments on the food and friendly staff, everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and go back for seconds!

  Great service, great food, very responsive and friendly throughout the entire process! We received lots of compliments on the food and friendly staff, everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and go back for seconds!
• Kara S. Sent on 07/22/2019
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  Everything was perfect!!

  Greg and staff were absolutely amazing! We received many complaints from our guest on how good the food was. Everything was delicious, on time and done professionally. Greg even made sure that the bride and groom had a plate. We will certainly recommend Catering Made Simple to anyone looking for a Caterer. Definitely exceeded our expectations! Thank you!!

  Greg and staff were absolutely amazing! We received many complaints from our guest on how good the food was. Everything was delicious, on time and done professionally. Greg even made sure that the bride and groom had a plate. We will certainly recommend Catering Made Simple to anyone looking for a Caterer. Definitely exceeded our expectations! Thank you!!
• Taleen Sent on 03/29/2019
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  Best catering company in Chicago!!

  I just got married about two days ago and Greg the owner was an absolute blessing! He worked with our budget and helped us accomplish an amazing wedding menu! Everyone at the wedding was raving about how good the food was! Even the wait staff was so kind and helpful at the wedding! My husband and I even brought to-go boxes so we could take the food with us on our honeymoon! if you are looking for a great affordable catering company I would definitely go with them in a heart beat!!

  I just got married about two days ago and Greg the owner was an absolute blessing! He worked with our budget and helped us accomplish an amazing wedding menu! Everyone at the wedding was raving about how good the food was! Even the wait staff was so kind and helpful at the wedding! My husband and I even brought to-go boxes so we could take the food with us on our honeymoon! if you are looking for a great affordable catering company I would definitely go with them in a heart beat!!
• Ken M. Sent on 02/20/2019
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  Wedding Event Of A Lifetime!!

  I just wanted to start by giving the staff at Catering Made Simple a huge thumbs up!! From start to finish Greg and his crew took care of everything. As we all know, planning the reception meal is daunting!! We could not have made a better choice.I couldn't ask for a better company to use for our wedding reception. The staff were very attentive and eager to help in any way that they could. They made everything so simple for my wife and I. We were looking for a less expansive alternative to having a large banquet hall setting with huge per plate pricing. We decided to go with the team at Catering Made Simple after we did a tasting at their facility. The food was awesome!! From the tiny appetizers, to the main course ; everything was well made and full of flavor.. Not only did we save money, but the service was better than anything we could have expected. The filet & chicken were fantastic. There was no question too small for Greg to handle. The team was very professional and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future for another event!! Thank you again Greg and Catering Made Simple for making our day absolutely PERFECT!!!!

  I just wanted to start by giving the staff at Catering Made Simple a huge thumbs up!! From start to finish Greg and his crew took care of everything. As we all know, planning the reception meal is daunting!! We could not have made a better choice.I couldn't ask for a better company to use for our wedding reception. The staff were very attentive and eager to help in any way that they could. They made everything so simple for my wife and I. We were looking for a less expansive alternative to having a large banquet hall setting with huge per plate pricing. We decided to go with the team at Catering Made Simple after we did a tasting at their facility. The food was awesome!! From the tiny appetizers, to the main course ; everything was well made and full of flavor.. Not only did we save money, but the service was better than anything we could have expected. The filet & chicken were fantastic. There was no question too small for Greg to handle. The team was very professional and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future for another event!! Thank you again Greg and Catering Made Simple for making our day absolutely PERFECT!!!!
• Tesla L. Sent on 02/14/2019
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  Fantastic Wedding Caterer!

  I am Absolutely ecstatic that my husband and I went with Catering Made Simple for our wedding. The name of the company says it all; our worries and wishes were put to ease by choosing them. Not to mention, their food is so delicious, their selection is incomparable to other Elgin-based options, and their pricing is very fair for what all you get.

  I am Absolutely ecstatic that my husband and I went with Catering Made Simple for our wedding. The name of the company says it all; our worries and wishes were put to ease by choosing them. Not to mention, their food is so delicious, their selection is incomparable to other Elgin-based options, and their pricing is very fair for what all you get.
• Mary L. Sent on 09/25/2023
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  Our wedding

  Catering made Simple was awesome and very accommodating.. Cari and chef Mark were great!
  Wouuld definitely use them again
  Mary Lou

  Catering made Simple was awesome and very accommodating.. Cari and chef Mark were great!
  Wouuld definitely use them again
  Mary Lou
• Nakia Sent on 08/16/2023
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  Not Really Simple Doing Business with Them

  My experience was horrible throughout the entire process. I can't believe how many glowing reviews they have. I was speechless with the poor service I was provided. I would not recommend them to anyone. As a matter of fact, I would recommend a more expensive vendor who is less of a headache to deal with.

  My experience was horrible throughout the entire process. I can't believe how many glowing reviews they have. I was speechless with the poor service I was provided. I would not recommend them to anyone. As a matter of fact, I would recommend a more expensive vendor who is less of a headache to deal with.

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