From the very first tasting, we knew My Chef Catering was the right choice for our wedding—and they absolutely did not disappoint! The dual entrée we chose was incredible: Chicken Francaise with Lemon Caper Cream and Bistro Steak with Shallot Port Reduction, accompanied by perfectly cooked Grilled Broccolini and Smashed Redskin Potatoes with Garlic Butter. Every bite was delicious, and even our picky family members devoured their meals, saying it was the best they’d ever had. Our guests continue to rave about the food—so much so that some are begging for the chicken recipe!
The hors d’oeuvres were equally amazing. We loved having a tray set aside just for us during cocktail hour, featuring Italian Sausage Cherry Pepper Poppers, Mini Crab Cakes with Cajun Remoulade, Tuscan Skewers, and Rustic Pistachio Crostini with Whipped Ricotta and Orange Marmalade.
And the perks of being the bride? I got my own special meal! I had been looking forward to it as the wedding day approached—Chilean Sea Bass with Citrus Cream Beurre Blanc, Orzo tossed with Herbs and Roasted Garlic, and a Grilled Vegetable Melange (Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red and Green Peppers tossed with Grill Seasonings). I just wish my wedding nerves allowed me to savor it fully!
The dessert table completely wowed our guests—they discovered the entire finger sweets table and couldn’t stop raving about it. Every detail, from presentation to flavor, was perfect.
The service was exceptional. Jaime and the entire staff were kind, attentive, and continuously checked on us throughout the night, making sure we were comfortable and everything was running smoothly. They even contributed to our table scapes, adding finishing touches like folding our napkins into gorgeous “flower” designs that perfectly complemented the décor.
Overall, working with My Chef was seamless, stress-free, and truly enjoyable. Jaime is incredible, professional, and such a joy to collaborate with. We cannot recommend My Chef enough for anyone looking for amazing food, impeccable service, and a team that will go above and beyond to make your day perfect!
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Best Overall Experience!
From our first tasting, through the end of our wedding night, My Chef was amazing every step of the way! All staff were kind, professional and excited to support us on our big day. The food was amazing across the board! We worked closely with Jaime throughout our experience and she was incredibly helpful in guiding us through planning details we hadn't even thought about. My Chef was well connected with my venue (The Haight) which made the whole process so seamless. I had so much trust in Jaime and her team, that on my big day I was able to focus all my energy on celebrating with friends and family. I would highly recommend this team for any event!
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MyChef Review
MyChef catered our wedding this past weekend and I have nothing but high praises for MyChef. MyChef hosted a tasting for us prior to our wedding, and they were so kind and gave us a generous tasting of our food options.
Our wedding guests had nothing but great things to say about the food and dinner presentation at our wedding. I would highly recommend MyChef for your wedding or event.
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100% would recommend
My Chef exceeded our expectations. The food was great and they offer a variety of options. Jamie was a pleasure to work with. She was responsive, thorough, and patient with our questions and requests. She truly made our wedding planning easier!
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Wedding Catering- Jamie Walsh
Could not have nicer things to say about working with My Chef and Jamie Walsh for our wedding day catering. We met Jamie at our venue's vendor expo and were immediately impressed by their services, pricing, and vast food offerings. It was a no brainer to book with their group!
We had our tasting a couple months before our wedding day; which is complimentary to the couple and a $50 charge for any additional guest to join. They have you select 8-10 appetizers, 2 salads, and 4 entrees to taste at their Naperville location. They also have displays of china, silverware, glasses and more to help couples select what aligns aesthetically for their special day. Jamie worked with us to make small modifications to their standard offerings to make the food exactly what we wanted!
Our wedding day came and we were floored by the quality/presentation of food, level of detail in place settings, and service from all staff members. We had multiple guests say that this was some of the best wedding food they've had, steaks were not over cooked, and food tasted fresh. Jamie also let us add desserts a week out to reallocate money from a couple of guests who last minute were unable to attend. Their team was even nice enough to service items not purchased through their group: disposables for the late night snack, display and refilling of cupcakes, etc.
Overall, their group went above and beyond for us under Jamie's leadership. Our tables looked great, our food was wonderful, and their team was fabulous. We truly appreciate all they've done for us and could not recommend them more!
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Absolutely incredible!!
Jamie and her team were fantastic from beginning to end. From the first consult we knew we wanted to go with MyChef, and even through some bumps during the room flip (from the venue not her) the MyChef team was able to handle everything smoothly and the day went off without a hitch. The food was delicious, we never ran out of appetizers, and they even put a little tray of apps in between our two seats at dinner figuring we probably hadn't had enough yet. The servers checked on us frequently, and they were super quick to clean up at the end of the night. I would recommend MyChef to anyone!!
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My Chef was absolutely perfect and worth it
My Chef was perfect all around. The food was so amazing, I heard such great things about all who ate it. That is nothing compared to the staff though! The staff went above and beyond throughout the night. One server even heard my mom talking about our cake that we cut. She went and grabbed it to show the guests who she was talking about. It was so sweet and generous and just heartwarming. They saved us a whole plate of our hors d'oeuvres that we (the bride and groom) got to enjoy during dinner since we did not have a chance to grab a lot during cocktail hour. Again, the food was absolutely amazing but what really really dropped my jaw was the service and the extremely amazing people they have representing their company.
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October 2024 Wedding Reception
My Chef Catering provided us with a first-class experience beyond what we could have imagined. They were very well staffed with professional team members who made the dinner service run smoothly. The My Chef Catering team was with us every step of the way and worked extremely well with our reception venue and other venues to give us an incredible wedding reception experience. We could always reach out to their office with any questions, and we would always be connected with a team member right away. We wholeheartedly recommend My Chef Catering for your wedding reception catering needs!
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My Chef Wedding Review (October 2024)
I am thrilled to share my experience with My Chef. They were so easy to work with and flexible with all of our questions and possibilities. During the wedding planning process, many vendors are working together to make the night possible. My Chef worked seamlessly with multiple other vendors to ensure a smooth night for everyone and accommodate all of our guests. On the wedding day, the service was impeccable. The staff was friendly, attentive, and ensured that everything was executed flawlessly. They even accommodated some last-minute changes with a positive attitude and handled it professionally. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch catering and have full confidence in them delivering on wedding day.
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Amazing Food and Service – Highly Recommend!
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with My Chef for our wedding on 9/21/24! From start to finish, Jamie made everything seamless and was super helpful with everything (which is incredibly appreciated when planning a wedding - haha!). The food was absolutely delicious—our guests raved about the food served, and we kept hearing compliments throughout the night and for weeks after! Not only was the food exceptional, but the service was top-notch. Jamie and her team were such a pleasure to work with, making the entire night stress-free and enjoyable. We highly recommend My Chef for any event! They truly went above and beyond to make our day perfect. Thank you for everything, My Chef!
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From the food tasting to the day of the wedding, they did not disappoint us. Everything was Perfect. Would use them in the future.
Susan was there with us all night to make sure everything went smoothly, the staff was great , food was delicious. Thank you again Susan
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Amazing service & food!
We're so glad we booked MyChef for our wedding day catering! Andrew patiently answered all of our questions throughout the entire planning process and went the extra mile to make sure our day went smoothly. The food was fantastic and all of our guests were happy with their meals! The hardest part was picking out our food during the tastings because everything we tried was delicious!
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Great Food Better People
Sue, Bob, and MyChef did an absolutely wonderful job catering our wedding. Sue was extremely attentive and interactive through the whole planning process, and Bob was fantastic to work with on the day of. They both went above and beyond and the day went off without a hitch thanks to them.
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Amazing experience
My husband and I were so impressed with the exceptional service we received from My Chef Catering for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication was attentive, courteous, and perfect. The quality of their work and value was truly unremarkable - the food was immaculate and our guests raved about it. The caterers were always on top of making sure everything was top-notch, and they even made sure we had everything we needed, with zero errors. In fact, they were so attentive that they even gave my husband a second plate of food because it was just that good! We are so grateful to My Chef Catering for helping make our special day truly unforgettable.
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Excellent food and Sevice.
We recieved many compliments on the food from our wedding guests and one of our guests asked for the name of our caterer so she could hire them for her next event. Their menu choices are extensive and upscale. The service was superb. One guest mentioned how impressed she was during the serving of the meal. We had a plated dinner. The servers would surround the table and at a nod from one, would all place the plates on the table at the same time. It just added an elegance and professionalism to the whole dining experience. Chloe was our My chef coordinator and she was great to work with, very responsive and helpful. I had to make changes a few times with this or that and she was quick to make the changes and send a new copy of our menu/shedule of events via email. She was at our venue on the day of our wedding to direct her staff. And again, the service, and food were excellent. We had a Baby Spinach salad
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with Poppyseed Dressing. The entree we chose was Spinach, Sun-dried Tomato and Gouda Stuffed Chicken. Our sides were Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red and Green Peppers tossed with Grill Seasonings, and Roasted New Potatoes tossed with Herbs and Garlic. Highly Highly highly recommended!!
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Incredible Service!
Sue and her team at My Chef were incredible to work with throughout the entire wedding process. Their communication leading up to the event was wonderful. They were quick to respond to all our needs, straightforward, up front and open about the process and pricing the entire time. They were easy to work with and schedule a tasting, an even they went above and beyond to prepare so many dishes. We appreciated the fun and relaxed atmosphere of the tasting, it was one of the highlights of the wedding process. When it came to the event the food was incredible, somehow it tasted better than at the tasting. The service was impeccable. They were cautious and courteous of guest dietary restrictions, including serving plated dishes to a table of sober guests just in case the buffet contained alcohol, something we didn't ask for and meant a lot to the guests. Sue even got the bride a pack of Tums and Sprite when she noticed the bride may not be feeling well. Overall we'd highly recommend My Chef to anyone!
Erin Sent on 07/09/2024
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Highly Recommended!
Sue is now a friend of the family! Her communication was excellent and detailed. She listened to our needs and was an outstanding collaborator.
The service and food were amazing! Sue was attentive and made sure our guests were happy and had everything needed; she even personally checked in with us on the day.
Everything served was delicious! Our wedding guests are still raving about how good the food was! My Chef was a perfect choice for our wedding.
Nicole Sent on 05/24/2024
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Amazing Service!
We had the pleasure of working with My Chef for our wedding day and we couldn't be happier with their service. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, even accommodating last-minute changes with grace.
We decided to go with their dinner stations. The presentation of the stations was beautiful, and all the flavors were amazing! They also did a fantastic job accommodating various dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone had something to enjoy.
We worked with Chloe from our inquiry to our wedding day. She was quick to respond and made the whole process so easy. Her coordination with other vendors was seamless, and they set up and broke down efficiently without any disruptions. This level of organization took a lot of stress off our shoulders. We received numerous compliments from our guests about the food and service. We highly recommend My Chef for any event—they truly made our day special.
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Most amazing food!
Sue is so kind and made sure everything was perfect on our big day! She made my daughter feel like royalty during our tasting and truly felt like family!! If you want great food, great service, and someone who truly cares, My Chef is your vendor!
Ashley Sent on 09/30/2023
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100% Recommend My Chef
Working with Sue was an absolute treasure. She not only makes you feel like family, she listens and makes suggestions according to your vision. The tasting was also very nice. They set the table up as if you are in a home dining room. The food is 10/10! If the food itself doesn’t completely make your mind on catering, the whole staff and their professionalism will definitely make My Chef the top choice.
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Do yourself a favor and book with My Chef
My Chef Catering was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They were so easy to work with and were there to answer every question we had. Chloe was our event coordinator and she made everything from the tasting, to seating charts, and allergy accommodations simple and stress free. This company is a well oiled machine and got our food out quickly with great attention to detail! I had multiple guests come up to us saying how delicious the food was! One of our guests even said it was some of the BEST food she has ever had at a wedding! We couldn't be happier with everything this company has done for our wedding, five stars don't seem to be enough!! We HIGHLY recommend My Chef to anyone in the market for catering!! Thank you My Chef!!!
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Life savers and the best tasting food!
We got notice that our cater could no longer support our wedding 2 and a half months out from our date. We desperately were reaching out to find people to help accommodate and knowing that MyChef was going to be overwhelmed with other couple also reaching out they still managed to help deliver the most delicious food and service for our wedding day. Chloe was amazing to work with through the planning process and was very responsive and Jaime was there the day off to see that everything was executed perfectly. We’ve had multiple guests tell us it was the best food they’ve had at a wedding and we couldn’t agree more. Thank you MyChef for being such a big part of our most perfect day!
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A dream come true.
My Chef was simply a dream come true. All of the food was delicious and they also did the decorating- from the table linens to the candles. The staff was very professional and attentive. I worked with Alex and every little detail I asked him about he seamlessly provided. In fact, we also used My Chef for the brunch the next morning after the wedding.
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Chloe & the MyChef Catering team were simply amazing. They were SO responsive to all our needs and every time we changed our minds. Not only that, but the food was so delicious. Several of our guests complimented the food and it was at a good price. I would HIGHLY recommend MyChef Catering.
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Food was excellent and we got so many compliments throughout the evening. Their staff was outstanding at set up and serving. Every thing was thought of do I could relax and enjoy the festivities. My daughter had several dietary restrictions and they were very accommodating. Highly recommend
Liz H. Sent on 10/19/2021
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Customizable Catering
Our Venue had My Chef as their caterer - Susan and the My Chef team were great to work with! The tasting experience was excellent, when I said I was on the fence about one of the dishes because of my dislike of olives the chef came in and gave us a couple of options they could use instead of the olives they typically use. They also suggested a seasonal twist on one of their standard salads. I really liked that you could customize the dishes to fit your likes and dislikes. The food on our Wedding day was AMAZING - everyone was very impressed. The My Chef staff that were there for our event were very courteous and prompt with their service. I would highly recommend My Chef to other brides and for anyone looking for a caterer for a larger event.
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My Chef was everything we could have hoped for and more! Coordinating with Sue before hand was so simple and personable! And when we went in for the tasting, she was the kindest woman and made our experience so special. She did absolutely everything possible to make our menu perfect and personalized to us. On our wedding day, I wasn’t feeling well but she and her staff made sure I was taken care of. The food got so many compliments and the service was extraordinary! Sue single handedly made our dinner perfect! We felt so cared for and were very happy!
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Exceeded Expectations
The team at My Chef Catering are true professionals. They are thoughtful, thorough and masterful at helping clients plan and execute events of any size.
With a wide variety of dishes to choose from, they make it easy to select a menu that is varied and unique. Their teams are also eager to accommodate special requests while staying fiscally mindful.
The food is outstanding and the team exceeded our expectations.
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Truly an Amazing Experience
My husband and I were married at Emerson Creek in May 2021, which partners with My Chef Catering. Sue played an integral part in making our experience better than we could have ever imagined.
The tasting was elegant, but very comforting. Sue gave us advice on not only the food, but reminded us that our wedding day was about us and to make sure we took a moment to ourselves the day of. The food was wonderful and everything you dream your tasting should be. It felt impossible to narrow the choices down since it was executed so well.
Our wedding was effected by COVID and we ended up having to push it from 2020 to 2021. Sue made sure that transition was seamless. She also made sure that every small detail was handled without my husband or I having to think twice about it.
The day of the wedding My Chef Catering did not disappoint. The food was even better than we had remembered. There was not one mistake. We still get compliments from our guests about how good our food was. During dinner my husband and I ended up taking pictures longer than we had planned, giving us little to no time to eat. Sue made sure to hold it to the side and provide us with hot, ready to eat meals when we were ready. It allowed us to take her advice and have a moment to ourselves, eating just the two of us. Sue made sure to check in on us and we really enjoyed chatting with her. You can tell she loves what she does and goes above and beyond.
Every staff member we came into contact with was so sweet and hard working. We truly can say that My Chef Catering played a huge role in the success of our wedding.
Thank you for helping to give us a day we will never forget. All your hard work did not go unnoticed.
Ashley Sent on 07/30/2021
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My husband and I had My Chef cater our wedding in Sycamore a few weeks ago, and the service was great! Over the last two years, we had to postpone our wedding date due to COVID and then change our guest count pretty dramatically, but My Chef was flexible throughout those changes. Our guests were especially impressed with the passed appetizers during cocktail hour. My Chef's team was thoughtful about leaving a plate of appetizers at the head table for my husband and I since we were taking tons of photos during cocktail hour and would have missed the chance to eat our appetizers. They also packaged up the leftovers from our buffet and left them with a kind note for us at the end of the night. Our bar was also managed by My Chef and was great! They even accommodated signature cocktails for us last minute.
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We got married at Emerson Creek who partners with My Chef for weddings. Working with Sue and her team was a wonderful part of our wedding planning experience.
Our tasting was so fun; Sue created such a nice ambiance, the chefs presented each dish in detail and the team did a great job of listening to what we wanted and giving us the best options. Sue went over with us in detail the catering schedule for the day of, how the food was transported and stored so we knew exactly what to expect. She also gave us great advice on how we could plan the evening to avoid the food getting over-warmed.
Sue's communication was clear and timely throughout the planning process. We received a detailed write up of everything we decided both for the menu and the order of events for the evening immediately after the tasting.
We postponed our wedding for a year due to COVID-19- when our new date was approaching Sue reached out to clarify some of the decisions we'd made, guest dietary restrictions, etc. This gave me reassurance that everything would go smoothly and as we requested.
The day of, the service was remarkable. The staff was friendly and demonstrated the highest level of professionalism. The service was efficient and the food was excellent. Many of our guests made sure to tell us how much they enjoyed the appetizers and their meals. This was really important to us so we were thrilled to get that feedback.
You can tell that the people at My Chef love what they do. They do all they can to make their clients happy and they do it with a smile. It was also obvious to us that Emerson Creek and My Chef are a well oiled machine. Having to shop around for one less vendor was really helpful when it came to planning and Emerson Creek did a great job selecting a catering company to partner with. We can't thank My Chef enough for helping to make our big day so incredible.
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Second Experience with My Chef!
When my youngest daughter wanted to host her wedding reception in my backyard, I knew I would use the same caterer that we used for my oldest daughter (see my 6/20/2017 review). When I called My Chef I was DELIGHTED to learn that Susan Jacobs was still an event executive and that I would be working with her again to make this day special. The food, fantastic! The table, buffet, and dessert settings made the tent look so pretty. The lead and the staff, phenomenal. Once again, I felt like they were doing something extra and special for us - but after reading the reviews I see this is just the level of customer service that they provide. Highly recommend!! Thanks again Susan and My Chef!
Julia Sent on 05/28/2021
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Wonderful!
We worked with Susan from the beginning of the process, and she helped make everything work perfectly! She was so kind and helpful and was able to answer any questions we could toss her way!
The day of the event, the food was INCREDIBLE! So many of our guests made a point to tell us that this was was best food they have ever had at a wedding.
The only complaint I had was during the set up. The server moved very slow.
Kurt&Rebecca Sent on 05/17/2021
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Personalized care and incredible food!! 100% RECOMMEND
There are not enough words to describe the ways My Chef Catering made our wedding incredible! With two different reschedules before we could have our full celebration on 05/09/2021, My Chef stuck by our side and was so flexible and accommodating through the chaos. To Jess and Dominick – we cannot say thank you enough. The care they showed for every single detail of our day and the care they showed for us personally took our breath away and removed worlds of wedding-stress from our shoulders. We could not have asked for a better team to take care of us for our wedding.
Also, our food was phenomenal. From the beginning of our planning process my husband and I knew we wanted a fun menu and that we wanted buffet-style service. We were surprised and delighted to settle on a burger bar (who even knew that was a thing?!) that blew every single one of our guests away. With COVID precautions in place, all of our guests felt safe and were able to enjoy their meal with every detail accounted for. Seriously, look no further than this incredible company for any event you have; you will not be disappointed!!
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Breakfast Bonanza Wedding Dream
MyChef catering made all of our wedding food dreams come true! We worked with Waldo Castro who was extremely responsive and flexible in the months leading up to our wedding since the COVID numbers and protocols kept changing. We wanted a custom menu with breakfast items as a highlight and MyChef pulled off a beautiful buffet spread that wowed the guests and tasted phenomenal too. Overall Waldo and the entire company made sure to put the special touches in place to make our food and drink, our tables, and our experience one we will never forget!
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Great food and service!
My chef was so good with working with us as we changed everything due to COVID. But they got everything right! They delivered lunch to us while we got ready, dinner, and breakfast the next morning! All delicious and on time! We are so happy with them!
Karilyn Sent on 11/17/2020
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Couldn't have asked for better!
My now husband and I were forced to switch our wedding venue only a few short months prior to our wedding as a result of Covid-19. Our new wedding venue was partnered with My Chef Catering. Our experience with My Chef was fantastic from the very beginning. Our tasting was with Sue. Not only was the food delicious but this was the first time in quite some time that someone had been genuinely excited for us to get married, despite all the challenges that Covid-19 brought. The staff at My Chef were all very friendly and accommodating. They even set aside a tray of appetizers for us which we really appreciated because we did not intend on missing cocktail hour. The food the day of the wedding was absolutely phenomenal and presented very well. We still to this day have family and friends telling us how good the food was and asking where it was catered from. Thank you to Sue and all the staff at My Chef for making our big day that much better! You will not regret booking this company and we look forward to using them again in the future!
Amy N. Sent on 11/02/2020
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Fantastic all around
My daughter last minute switched her venue and date due to Covid and we were able to pull off a beautiful weddding in about 5 weeks. Sue from My Chef was so helpful and so responsive. We didn't even have time for a tasting so we asked for her advice and oh my goodness everything was just wonderful. My guests were all raving about the appetizers when I returned from pictures which made me so happy they were all enjoying so much! The dinner was seamless.....service was top notch, I really enjoyed the presentation as well as the entire meal. The bread and salad were both spectacular. We had the chicken and beef duo and the guests especially raved about the chicken oh and also the mashed potatoes were delicious too! It was not at all your typical wedding food - really impressed my husband as well who attends many events at top hotels and restaurants across the country. I would 100% recommend My Chef and hope to use them again.
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Excellent food and service
Sue Jacobs did an amazing job from start to finish. She was responsive to our preferences, made useful suggestions and was very flexible when changes were made. We had to switch daughter’s wedding from a venue that went out of business to our backyard and the staff from My Chef handled everything beautifully. Food was excellent (especially the beef medallions and shrimp entree and the amazing selection of appetizers!). The staff were so attentive and anticipated every need in an unobtrusive way. We loved working with this caterer and would definitely recommend.
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Wow how amazing!
Susan made every moment perfect! The team was very professional and food was on point and hot! Being in the restaurant industry myself I’m always nervous at weddings, especially my own, but this was the best team for the job! Thank you all!!
Laura Sent on 09/17/2020
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One of the Best Caterers Around Chicago!
Waldo Castro and the team at My Chef are some of the best around Chicago. Before deciding on My Chef for our wedding, we met with four caterers throughout Chicagoland. Not only were they the most affordable and best value among all four but they had the best food by far! Throughout the entire planning process, they were responsive and extremely personable. When we had to reschedule our wedding from May to July due to COVID, they never changed their demeanor. Every person we interacted with was a class act. They work well with so many Chicagoland venues and our venue specifically noted My Chef at the top of their list. Waldo handled all of the communication between us and our venue, and was extremely knowledgeable about the current COVID guidelines. When our wedding day finally came, we never got tired of the compliments from guests of the reception setup, food, and décor. We wanted to go with a more nontraditional setup and Waldo offered tons of feedback and worked with us for everything. "No" isn't in their vocabulary so if there's something you want to do, they'll make it happen or offer feedback on what else could work. We even brought in a Portillo's cake and they dressed it up for the cake cutting like one of their own. We couldn't have asked for a better catering company to work with, especially with the chaos of a 2020 wedding, and HIGHLY recommend My Chef for any wedding or event you're planning.
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Everything and More
Jessica Stewart and the staff at My Chef were everything we dreamed and more. Jessica worked with us to change our entire wedding plans during the COVID pandemic from a venue with 100 to a micro wedding in our backyard with less than 40 guests. For only about a grand more than we originally were quoted, we received top shelf open bar service with our preferred bottle of beer (NOT tap 🙌🏼), tables, chairs, and a tent for 50 people. We had also ordered linen and a sweets table through them.
The food was just as great as our taste testing, and we received compliments from guests specifically about Jessica, the bartender, and the catfish wontons. We will definitely recommend and use again for future events.
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Jill Sent on 01/16/2020
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Amazing from start to finish
My Chef catering is amazing. Sue was so attentive and took care of all the details I would never even have thought of! Also, she was able to accommodate a variety of food allergies for our guests, one of which said that ours was the first wedding she was able to confidently eat dinner at without worrying she would have a problem. The food, appetizers, selection, and service was raved about from all of our friends and family!! Can't recommend them enough!
Ashley Sent on 11/26/2019
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Thank you simply isn't enough
Words cannot express my gratitude for Sue and her team! My wedding simply would have been the same without MyChef. Everything was delicious, hot, and beautifully plated. Throughout the whole process she was so patient and helpful! THANK YOU!!
Denise Sent on 11/17/2019
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Really good food! Excellent service!
My Chef Catering was the partner of our venue. It's definitely not a bad thing that we didn't have a choice. First of all, Sue is very sweet. Meeting her during our tasting, we already knew we had the right people catering our wedding. She will make you feel special. She has a very warm, caring, and welcoming personality. She was super easy to talk to and work with from beginning to end. From the tasting, we already felt like she really cared. She listened to our needs and opinions and didn't have any issues working with us to make everything perfect for our day. She was very accommodating to our needs. During and after the wedding, everybody talked about how they loved the food. YES! THEIR FOOD IS GOOD! We had a buffet setting, and some people even went back for seconds. The service was great! Everything was great! What we appreciate the most was, she personally kept coming to our table to check on everything, and made sure we had everything we needed. We couldn't have asked for a better catering company. I highly recommend them.
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Our Emerson Creek Wedding on October 5, 2019
Sue and her team were just a delight to work with for our special day. Sue made me feel confident right away that everything was going to be taken care of and presented exactly the way I envisioned it. The tasting experience was organized in a way that made it both easy and enjoyable to put together the perfect menu for our wedding. On the day of, I was in awe over the level of precision and care My Chef put in to executing the cocktail hour and reception. Sue and her team didnt miss a mark. We had people with specific allergies including myself and she made sure that absolutely nothing went wrong as it related to that. It shows how much they care about every guest and the event as a whole. I will be looking in to using My Chef again for future events :)
Samantha Sent on 11/01/2019
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The Perfect Catering Experience
We worked extensively with My Chef throughout our wedding process. We started with a tasting where we selected foods out of several categories- I'll say now that the meal we had that day was hands down the best I've ever had. The food was made to perfected, presented to us nicely, and they were quick to offer changes or suggestions if we seemed to be stuck on something. Susan Jacobs especially is a person I cannot say enough good things about. She was helpful, mindful of the stress I was under trying to plan everything else, and just a wonderful person to talk to- I felt like she was a family member to me on my wedding day and it meant a lot that she was there.
Ultimately, the food is to die for and I would recommend them for any event being planned, not just a wedding. They are professional, kind, and genuinely want the best for you on your big day. If we have any further events, they are the first ones I will call for our catering needs.
Christine Sent on 10/25/2019
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Chrissie & Dan's Wedding 10/19/19
Sue Jacobs and the entire My Chef team were an absolute dream to work with. They are incredibly detail-oriented, provide excellent costumer service and efficient.
From the first day of planning to our wedding day Sue was on top of every detail. There was no doubt in my mind that our night would be nothing short of amazing. Sue and the My Chef team not only catered an exceptional night but had outstanding customer service and kind staff who went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable.
Since our wedding, we have received countess compliments from our guests in regards to how delicious the food was, efficiency of the plated meals and the kind demeanor the My Chef staff displayed. I highly recommend Sue and the My Chef staff to cater your next event!!
Amy W. Sent on 10/14/2019
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Perfect 10!
We got married in Oswego, IL on 10/4/2019. Mychef was an absolute DREAM to work with. First of all, the food was AMAZING. They offered an incredibly wide range of food options as well as plated meals or buffet style. The service was incredible both leading up to the wedding and the day off. Sue was great to work with and she treated us like family. She cared about every detail from the food to the linens on the table. The staff the day of was also wonderful. We chose buffet style and they kept the line moving quickly and everyone had more than enough food. They worked with us to provide a couple custom changes as well. We would highly recommend them to anyone!
Kristy Sent on 10/05/2019
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Johnson Wedding 9.21.19
My Chef Catering did an AMAZING job and helped make our wedding absolutely perfect.
After talking with all of our guests after the wedding, they all said the same thing, "The food was so delicious!" From the appetizers, to the side dishes, and main entrees... My Chef nailed each one! The staff were personal, professional, and very responsive.
One of our favorite things about My Chef was working with Sue Jacobs. From the very beginning, Sue was professional, warm and kind, and you could always tell she truly cared about us and our special day. Because of Sue, we had great confidence in My Chef and knew we didn't have to worry about a special thing.
We are SO happy My Chef was a part of our special day. We cannot wait to work with them again for another big event!
Julia Sent on 09/30/2019
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SO tasty and great to work with!
Food was AMAZING (guests all raved about it) and the staff was honestly so sweet and so awesome. Before dinner was served, my husband and I were pulled upstairs to take a good look at everything before the guests were seated, and I honestly was speechless. Yes, we picked the linens and our simple 3-pillar candle décor at the linens show so it’s not like we were surprised by what was set up, but it just looked SO beautiful. They truly do an amazing job.
We did have some communications issues due to our contact going on maternity leave and then not returning (this was some 3 weeks before our wedding), so there were minor delays in communicating with regards to our final payment and just final adjustments (that should have been made before our contact went on maternity leave honestly), but the person that took over handled everything in the most professional way. Despite those unexpected issues, everything was still handled to our absolute satisfaction (beyond that, actually).
MyChef is truly great at what they do, the food is amazing (the apps were honestly to die for), and the staff was so wonderful. 0 regrets here!
Brittany Sent on 09/29/2019
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Amazing, amazing, amazing!
We were so satisfied with everything My Chef had done for us for our wedding. We worked with Sue during the whole wedding process and she was amazing in every way! So detail oriented and she had the warmest personality, which was such a pleasure to have amongst all the wedding planning/ stresses. Sue even made sure to have my husband and I’s meats cooked differently per our liking, a different salad for me (since I preferred one over the one we decided on for our guests), and a huge plate of appetizers ready for us at the dinner table because we were busy taking pictures during cocktail hour and wouldn’t have gotten to enjoy the appetizers otherwise. It’s the little details that made our experience just that much better! Not to mention, the food was delicious and appeared and tasted home-made. My husband and I love food, cooking, and home-cooked meals and the meal options exceeded our expectations for a wedding meal! My Chef also had so many options for table cloths and napkins, etc. They really made sure our wedding vision came together perfectly. We could not be more pleased and would recommend them to anyone getting married!
Hollyann Sent on 09/25/2019
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Amazing Catering Company
My husband I just got married this past June and we were both so happy with the service we received from My Chef. We live in Wisconsin and were having the wedding in Illinois which had made planning difficult. Sue went above and beyond to make sure every detail was accounted for. She answered my many emails and phone calls with such a high response rate which helped ease my mind especially since I was out of town! She made sure we could schedule a tasting and accommodating to our busy schedules.
The tasting was so fun! Sue makes it personal for the couple, and romantic. It was fun trying and picking all the food. She gave such good recommendations and was patient when we could not decide.
The amount of precaution Sue and the My Chef catering team took to some of the allergies me and my guests had was outstanding. We had some very severe allergies and Sue made sure none of those allergens were even in the kitchen. It gave us and our guests piece of mind!
Sue and her catering team was amazing on the day of our wedding. My husband and I felt so special. Sue was even there to make sure everything went smoothly! Sue made sure we had a whole plate of hors d'oeuvres which really came in handy when waiting for dinner!
The food and choice of food is outstanding - people are still talking about how good the food was!
Do not hesitate to book with my chef- I am someone that relies on reviews so I really mean when I say that you will not be disappointed with Sue and My Chef! We highly recommend them!
Dana Sent on 09/08/2019
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Wonderful service & friendly staff, and DELICIOUS FOOD!
MyChef catering and their entire staff was an absolute dream to work with! Sue was a delight and paid attention to every detail for us! The food was served hot and delicious and made sure to have special meals provided for our handful of allergies, vegan, and children plates. Our guests raved about the food and the "show" of the staff for the head table. Would highly recommend for individuals planning their special day. :)
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Outstanding, above and beyond, feels like family
Consider yourself extremely lucky if you have the rare opportunity to work with the MyChef team. Sue and the MyChef team treat you as if you are one of their daughters/sons that are getting married...there is no detail that goes unnoticed. Sometimes when the service is THIS good, the friendliness of the staff is scarified, but NOT with this team. They are equally as friendly as they are professionals. It's a no-brainer, book with them today and enjoy and focus on your day without a worry in the world about your food.
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Amazing!!!
So happy we chose MyChef for our wedding! They were absolutely amazing during the whole process and on the day of. I asked a lot of questions and made many changes to our menu during the planning process and every time MyChef was so sweet and made sure everything was perfect on the day of. All of the food was so delicious it was hard to choose a menu and the sweets were amazing. Jessica and Stephanie did a great job and were so helpful and so nice even when I changed my mind multiple times in a day.
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Wedding at Emerson Creek 8-2-19
From the first time that Sue contacted us to plan our tasting and congratulate us on our wedding at Emerson Creek Pottery and Tea Room, we have had nothing but positive after positive interactions with her and with everyone at Mychef. During the entire process from start to finish we just felt so at ease, not rushed, not pushed or rushed at all. Setting up a tasting with a ton of options to try was super easy and they were very easy to work with when we wanted to try something or wanted something a certain way. Choosing fabrics and napkins was much easier when you can bounce if off of someone like Sue who has done this so many times. The food was unreal, from the tasting to the wedding it was the same food, same quality, same exact thing that we tried and chose in the beginning. We chose special groom and bride meals and they went out of their way to give us what we wanted. The children's meals were as good as the meal that everyone else had. At the end of the night they boxed up all of our desserts for us so that we could take them home. During cocktail hour when we were busy taking pictures and everyone else got to enjoy hor d'ouvres, the staff set aside a huge tray of them for us so when we sat down we could enjoy some of the stuff we chose. That was awesome. More than once I was assured by Susan or her staff that if I needed anything during dinner I could ask any of them for anything. They repeatedly went above and beyond for us, we really felt taken care of. Many of our guests have asked for information about Mychef for themselves or someone that they know, we received a lot of compliments on everything food related. We knew we would. Thank you so much to Sue and her incredible staff, you were a huge part of our unreal wedding day and it would not have been the same without you all!
Annie Sent on 08/03/2019
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Best decision for my wedding
My Chef catered my wedding at Danada House this July, and everything was perfect! Dominic and Jessica were fantastic. We have received so many compliments on the food, everything was hot, plated beautifully, and delicious! They made sure everything was set up exactly how I had envisioned and were there to ensure that the event ran smoothly. They went above and beyond and I am so happy! I will be recommending them to all of my friends and family, and will definitely use them for future events.
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Excellent Service & Delicious Food from My Chef
My Chef was the caterer for my daughter's wedding at Emerson Creek this past June. Sue Jacobs was wonderful to work with and her attention to detail made our day perfect! From beginning to end nothing was left to chance. From the tasting to choosing the table linens we enjoyed working with Sue and her professionalism. So many of our guests complimented us on how good the food was from appetizer to the sweet table. I would hire Sue and My Chef again and recommend them for any event especially an important day such as my daughter's wedding. Thank you Sue.
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JoAnna and Tom Wedding 6/15/19
MyChef was absolutely amazing to work with Sue was the sweetest and made sure everything was perfect. The food was delicious and everything came out right on time. All of our guest ranted and raved about the hors d'oeuvres. The presentation was absolutely stunning and we couldn't have been happier. Thank you, MyChef and Sue for making our Wrdding day perfect. Joanna and Tom
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MyChef was so great from the complimentary tasting to the end of the wedding! Stephanie did such an amazing job helping us select the perfect choices for our passed hors d’oeurves to our meal selections. She was so helpful the on-site the day of as well.
We had done a tasting at another well rated caterer in the area and MyChef was much tastier and friendlier to work with. We’ve received so many compliments.
Demi Sent on 07/11/2019
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Food was amazing! Sue Jacobs was so professional and helpful. All my guests raved about the food and the servers! They were great! Buffet set up was so elegant. Food looked pretty and tasted amazing couldn’t of picked a better company to cater our wedding!
Natalie Sent on 06/19/2019
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Wonderful people to work with
We had begun working with Stephanie, but she went into labor literally the week before our wedding! I’m going to base most of the review on our interactions with her.
MyChef is one of the Wilder Mansion’s preferred caterers. When we went to contact each caterer, MyChef was the quickest to respond and the most willing to meet with us.
Our meetings with MyChef were very straightforward, no nonsense. Stephanie honored the fact that we were paying for our wedding by ourselves, and mentioned early on when items would cost extra. The tasting we had was excellent, and we ended up ordering the salmon and Mediterranean chicken dishes, along with five appetizers. The chef we worked with (I’m so sorry I forgot his name!!) was super polite, and happy to make us happy.
The week of the wedding, Stephanie went into labor, and we began working with Jessica. She was very kind to ensure me that my vision would be honored.
Our wedding was a success! Everyone has complimented our food, saying it was excellent.
The only hiccup during the wedding were two items: the first was that my husband and I requested hors d’oeuvres be sent to the bridal suite. Instead, they were placed at the head table. We also requested cakes be sent up to the bridal suite, but they were not. The second hiccup was the timing of the event. We had paid for their service from 4-12am. At 11pm, MyChef turned the lights on, and told us we had to leave. We knew the cleanup would start at 11, but when we corresponded with Stephanie, she was glad to allow us to play music until the shuttle from the hotel arrived. Apparently, this varied person to person.
Overall, I highly recommend MyChef. Their food is excellent, great value, and everyone left happy.
D Maley Sent on 06/04/2019
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Mick/Courtney's Wedding May 11, 2019
Sue Jacobs and the My Chef team were extremely professional and provided quality customer service. They went above and beyond and several guests that had requested specials meals mentioned they were addressed by their first name from the My Chef staff.
Sue’s personality was the best to work with and never once blinked at the multiple changes made throughout the process. She consistently kept connecting the final product throughout each discussion. The attention to detail that Sue represented was outstanding…from the selection of the apps, dual entrée, to the late-night snack. Most importantly, Sue provided such personal attention to details and choices made such as the plates and silverware, the folded napkins, linens covering the tables/highboys to the desert table.
We are delighted to thank you for managing the dinner & reception so successfully. From the start to the finish it ran smooth and we found you, your staff courteous, welcoming and responsive. All of our guest without exception were full of compliments about the total food service My Chef catering provided us. Thank you for all your support and commitment to our day.
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MyChef is Wonderful!
My husband and I worked with Sue and My Chef Catering for our May wedding at Emerson Creek Pottery and Tearoom in Oswego, IL. We were thrilled to find out that My Chef was the caterer at the venue. Sue had catered my sister's backyard wedding reception seven years ago and from the first time we emailed and met for a tasting it felt like a warm family reunion. Sue and her staff made choosing the hors d'oeuvres and entrees a fun experience - everything was delicious! The timing of our wedding wasn't convenient for us to pick our linens at one of Emerson Creek's Bridal Shows, but Sue made time especially for us to visit the office to help us with through the process. She was timely and responsive with all of the dietary restrictions, allergy accommodations and any last minute changes that were needed. Our guests were glowing about how incredible their meals were. Thank you so much to everyone at My Chef who made our wedding reception such an amazing evening. I cannot emphasize enough how pleased others will be with their service.
Stephanie Sent on 05/20/2019
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Great food, awesome service!
We are so appreciative of Sue and everyone from My Chef. We enjoyed our tasting & had difficulty choosing from the many great options. Leading up to the day Sue made sure all the details were written out and made me feel very confident that things would go smoothly. We missed cocktail hour due to pictures, but had a plate of them waiting for us when we got to dinner which was amazing! We got so many compliments about the food, the kindness of the servers, and how organized service was. Thank you so much for being a part in making our wedding amazing!
Amy A. Sent on 05/15/2019
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My Chef catered our Summer 2018 wedding at Emerson Creek Pottery and Tearoom. The service and food was perfect. Guests still talk about the service, attention to detail and food to this day. We worked with Sue Jacobs as our primary contact and she was amazing!!! She was so helpful, kind, professional and thoughtful. She responded to all questions in a timely manner and accommodated all of our requests. I would 100% recommend My Chef for weddings and other events. Great job and thank you for making our wedding day amazing!!!
Jessica Sent on 05/14/2019
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The Best Wedding Catering
MyChef catered our Spring 2019 wedding at Emerson Creek Pottery & Tearoom. Sue was an absolute dream to work with. From the very beginning she made me feel at ease and confident that she would make everything perfect for us. We had so much fun at our tasting, and were able to choose from amazing options, honestly narrowing down the appetizers was difficult because they are all so delicious. Sue was helpful during every decision we had to make, she helped with linens and table layouts, and was continuously on top of updating our information to make sure no detail was forgotten. I was extremely impressed by their ability to cater to our guests' dietary needs, we had multiple vegan, vegetarian, gluten free guests. But MyChef was able to make delicious meals for them as well. Having amazing food at our wedding was extremely important to us, and thanks to MyChef we were able to do so! We had so many compliments on all of the food at our wedding, and still weeks later hear about how great the food was. MyChef and Sue exceeded all our expectations, a huge thank you to them for making our wedding perfect!
Jennifer Sent on 03/19/2019
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Wonderful food and staff!
A huge thank you to My Chef, especially Stephanie!! This caterer went above and beyond for us the entire process. They not only helped us create a great menu, but also helped provide linens and decor. With each new idea I had, Stephanie was right there to help bring my ideas to life. Our guests are still talking about everything from the champagne, to the dinner, and even our late night snacks. The staff at the venue were so professional and really made our night perfect. Don't hesitate to use this caterer!
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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!!!!)
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Details Details Details!
We worked with Stephanie and she answered all of our many questions. They were very flexible with and had a special meal made for two of our vegan guest. My Chef even made me the bride her own white chocolate covered strawberries since she does not like chocolate. They have a great eye for detail!
Sarah Sent on 12/12/2018
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Sue and her team catered our Fall 2018 wedding at Emerson Creek Pottery and Tearoom and did an absolutely wonderful job! From the first time we spoke with Sue, we knew that we would have a good experience, and each step of the way, she exceeded our expectations. Sue is passionate about her work and made the process fun and stress free. At our tasting, we were provided with many options to choose from. Sue helped guide us through the process of picking a well rounded menu for our guests. The food was all so delicious that we had trouble choosing. We were able to pick our linens at one of the Emerson Creek Bridal Shows. We went into our meeting unsure of what we were looking for and left feeling good about having a solid plan that complimented our decor. From taking the time to make appointments that were convenient for us to managing food allergies and dietary restrictions for our guests, Sue and her team were very accomodating. On the day of our wedding, everything fell into place exactly as it had been planned. The guests enjoyed all of the passed Hors D'oeuvres, the linens looked lovely, and several guests commented on the quality of the food. The staff members at the wedding did everything that they could to make our guests feel comfortable and enjoy their time! The bartenders were quick and responsive to our guests as well. Sue was present at our wedding and made a point of checking in with us and offering us well wishes! MyChef and Sue far exceeded our expectations and we are so happy that they were part of our special day. We highly recommend working with Sue and her team!
Janie Sent on 10/25/2018
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My Chef Catering was responsive, reliable, and easy to work with!
My husband and I had an amazing experience with My Chef Catering. The team truly made sure to listen to what we wanted to make our day special. The reception was smooth and the staff was so friendly to all of our guests. Since we live in New York and our wedding was back home in Chicago, I was worried it would be hard to align with all our asks in a timely manner. Fortunately, communicating with My Chef Catering was incredibly seamless and easy to move forward with our decisions! Thank you for such a great experience!
Nicole Sent on 10/23/2018
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The Best Wedding Food I Have Ever Had!
Susan and her team went over and beyond and exceeded our expectations. All the guests commented on how amazing the food was and that "it was the best wedding food they have ever had" - guests were asking for more! Food and service really makes a wedding memorable and MyChef accomplished it all. Guests also commented on the fashion the plates were presented to each guest...made everyone feel special. Carmen and I could not be happier - Susan and her staff felt like family in how they communicated with us during the tasting, throughout the prep time which was only 5 weeks and during the wedding! Thank you again for pulling off an incredible reception and cocktail hour on such short notice! 10 STARS from us and our guests! Thank you for making our day so special! N & C
Cortney Sent on 10/22/2018
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Everything was simply perfect on our wedding day!! To start, my mom and I have our own rental company so we wanted to provide all of the dishes and glassware for our wedding and my chef really put all of our worries at ease with this. They re wrapped everything at the end of the night and all of our vintage China was in perfect shape at the end of the night. The food was delicious- the guests were raving about it!! Susan was such a pleasure to work with and I am so unbelievably sad that it’s all over. My Chef really made our event go seamlessly and I cannot say enough great things!! Thank you all so much.
Meghan Sent on 10/22/2018
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My chef is very organized and easy to work with! They do all the work so you do not have to worry about anything. We got married at Emerson Creek and they worked extremely well together! We did not have to worry about a thing. The food is some of the best wedding food we have ever had!
Kaitlin Sent on 10/22/2018
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I got married on October 17th 2018. The day was so beautiful and the food was amazing! My guests kept complementing us the whole time saying how great the food was!
My chef is very organized with the planning, taste testing and linen selection all leading up to the day!
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Thank you for everything!
Shannon Sent on 10/16/2018
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Loved My Chef
We had our wedding on 09/15/18 at Emerson Creek and My Chef was a dream to work with! Sue and her team made us feel like we were family every time we interacted. When we had our tasting, everything was professional, delicious, and we left with no doubt in our mind that our wedding was going to have amazing food and service. For anyone that has an allergy, they make sure to provide a substitute. My mom has a lettuce allergy and they substituted her salad for a fruit bowl. We were hesitant at first to pick buffet style, but they made it so much more elegant than we had expected. Moreover, picking linens was a breeze. Sue was patient and so helpful during the process. The My Chef team was very attentive to any email or questions we had and ensured that the evening was perfect. During dinner, knowing that we were very busy greeting guests, Sue set aside a whole plate of hors d'oeuvres that we missed during photos and made sure we had plenty to eat. Not only were we happy, but our guests raved about the food! All in all - My Chef did it flawlessly and we would not have changed a thing. So grateful for being apart of our big day!
Shannon Sent on 09/30/2018
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We had our wedding at Emerson Creek on 9/22/18 and My Chef Catering exceeded any of our expectations! Sue and her team were so pleasant and easy to work with from start to finish. As far as wedding meals, you usually don't expect much, but the food from My Chef was beyond any type of wedding food (or restaurant for that matter) that I or my husband had ever had. I can't tell you how many compliments we received at the end of dinner service from our guests - "the beef was so tender we didn't even need knives!" The service was seamless and so professional. Overall our experience was beyond words and I would absolutely recommend using My Chef for any and all future catering events!
Maddie Sent on 09/27/2018
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We used My Chef for our wedding at Emerson Creek. The pricing for My Chef was including with the pricing for Emerson Creek's wedding services which was a huge relief as it simplified the process. We worked with Susan in particular. She was so amazing to work with! She was so patient with us as we worked through many tough decisions. The biggest hurdle we had was that we had a lot of family members with individual dietary needs. We had 2 with very bland food needs (one for gal bladder, one with an intestinal issue), and others with different food allergies, most of which would be an emergency if exposure were to happen. Susan was very patient and accommodating with us to make sure these people got the special meals they needed with out it hindering everyone else's experience.
Nataly Sent on 09/26/2018
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Michael and I had our wedding reception on 9/14/18 at Emerson Creek and it was beyond amazing. From the moment we met Sue she was incredible. Sue was very easy to communicate with and detailed oriented. Planning was such a fun part of our wedding experience but seeing it come to life was unrealistic. I was completely blown away at our own wedding. It looked better than I could have ever imagined. Sue was a delight especially during dinner time. As a bride and groom your own wedding could be hectic taking pictures here and there. Sue made sure to always have a hot dinner for me and Michael. We had to step away for pictures during our dinner service and when we came back Sue had fresh plates for us. My Chef is a great company and I recommend to use them you will not be disappointed.
Nicolette Sent on 09/23/2018
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My Chef was very responsive and easy to work with. We had our wedding reception at Emerson Creek in Oswego IL on 9/7/18. Sue truly cares about your experience and takes her time to make sure that your day is exactly the way you want it. From the moment we met Sue at the tasting, we felt like we were in good hands. Throughout the whole wedding planning experience, she made several follow up calls/emails to clarify every detail, which is a huge help with so many other things on our mind. She edits the wedding day schedule document along the way and doesn't miss anything. She also made sure the entire wedding party and my now husband were fed while running around the venue taking pictures. The staff/servers were all prompt and organized. We received several compliments on our food. They have a variety of super delicious options, which you will find out at the tasting! You could honestly taste the quality of ingredients. I was so happy with our choices. It tasted even better on our wedding day. If you are getting married at Emerson Creek, I highly recommend going with MyChef. Sue is such a sweetheart and pleasure to work with. You can tell she has years of experience with how professional and customer service oriented she is.
Lynette Sent on 08/30/2018
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MyChef was recommended to us by our venue, which had an open vendor policy, and we were not at all disappointed. Though there were changes in who was handling our account (we first started communicating with Meghann then Dana took over), the transition went incredibly smooth. Dana picked up exactly where Meghann had left off and gave us no reason to feel we had to update her on weeks of emails and proposal edits. From day one, we received thorough and frequent communication. The tasting went incredibly smooth and we did not at all feel pressured to go one direction versus another. Dana initiated emails and meetings that made us feel she was invested and truly cared about what we wanted for our special day. We felt that what we envisioned fully came to fruition. Aside from the ease of working with MyChef and Dana, the food was incredible. I still, months after our wedding, receive compliments on the hor d’oeuvres, main course, and late night food. I would definitely, and highly recommend MyChef and Dana Ross.
Christine Sent on 08/24/2018
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We worked with Susan for our wedding.From the start she was very accommodating.Susan made us feel like family.The tasting went very smooth we had a fun time with her. The food was excellent ! The place settings,the linens were perfect at our reception.We couldn’t have asked for anything more. I would highly recommend My Chef for your catering needs. Absolutely perfect!
Alyssa Sent on 08/21/2018
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Hands down the best food/service I’ve ever had at a wedding and not just because it was my own! Guests are still raving about the food. It has not only been wonderful working with Sue but she made it so easy and unstressful! Wish I could do it all again! I’m so happy they are partnered with my venue, Emerson Creek- I could not have picked anyone better.
Chris Sent on 08/20/2018
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Wedding planning is a fun, but stressful process. Every detail is critical, especially the Food!!! My wife and I are very much to be classified as foodies, so as you can imagine food was very high on our list of priorities. For our wedding we both really wanted a plated dinner. Sounds easy right? Tasting after tasting went by with several vendors and we left each one feeling disappointed as the food did not meet our expectations, especially for the cost. Our final visit was to My Chef and that's when everything came together! At the tasting we had some of the best food we have ever had. From the countless number of hors d'oeuvres to the main dishes, everything was fantastic!
Sue Jacobs was our event planner and was an absolute pleasure to work with. She attended to each one of our requests and went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was perfect! I cannot say enough good things about her, but if you choose My Chef I hope you have the opportunity to work with her.
Our wedding day catering, from the service, table settings and food exceeded our expectations. Several of our guests raved about the food and said it was some of the best food they have ever had! My Chef did an excellent job and we could not have been happier with our decision to use them! I hope this review helps you when choosing your next caterer as you cannot go wrong with choosing this top notch organization!
Claire Sent on 08/07/2018
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MyChef was wonderful to work with. The pricing, flexibility with our requests the day-of (they brought my husband and me our dinner during cocktail hour - I highly recommend this), help in the timeline of our wedding, and food suggestions were all great. We couldn't have asked for a better caterer. Dana was the best leader and took charge to make sure everything was right. Highly recommend!
Jessica Sent on 08/06/2018
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Everyone will rave about the food! We received so many compliments and they were so accommodating and easy to work with. We did the lemon chicken and the steak with mashed potatoes and buttered green beans and I am still getting compliments. "I could cut through that steak with my fork it was so tender".
Dana was our contact and she was just a joy to work with. So professional, prompt, and willing to work for you and your vision. If we need to host another lavish event, we will most definitely be using them again.
Kathy Sent on 07/30/2018
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Outstanding food and service for both our bridal shower and wedding! My husband's family has used My Chef for previous family celebrations and it was a no brainer to use their services again after hearing his family rave over My Chef! The appetizers, dinner and dessert were so tastey! Our guests were talking for days about how great the food was! And the service was top notch too! At both the bridal shower and wedding they were prompt and we didn't have to worry about a thing with Janet and staff ensuring the service went smoothly. And Sue was beyond helpful from the initial contact until after the wedding making sure all of our requests were met! We will use their services again!
John Sent on 07/30/2018
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I'm going to make this as sappy as I can because it is all coming straight from the heart...there are few people in the world as professional, kind, caring, funny and just overall WONDERFUL as Sue at MyChef catering. She was a joy to work with from day one! My wife and I met her and we were just in love with both her personality and the services she offered us. I'll never forget the night we went to the MyChef office for a tasting of appetizers and entrees. I kept saying over and over again "this is the most fun I've ever had in my life". Sure, that was also the excitement of the wedding doing some of the talking...but how exciting can a wedding really be without incredible vendors making everything enjoyable and easy throughout the process? Sue provided us with kindness and loving care, in addition to the BEST food I've ever had at a wedding. If it was going to be this good, I'm glad it was at my own wedding of all weddings! I don't even want to go into too much detail because you need to hit up MyChef, speak to Sue, and experience her catering for yourself. You will be in good hands, I promise.
Emma Sent on 07/30/2018
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They helped make our wedding so special! It's was absolutely perfect!
Kathryn Sent on 07/28/2018
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We absolutely loved working with My Chef for our wedding! (6/29/18)
Sue was amazing, making sure that every detail was not missed. We had quite a few revisions to our menu and lots of questions along the way, but she made the process very seamless and a pleasant experience.
When it comes to dietary preference, we choose to be vegan. My Chef was able to cater to our needs without compromising quality and taste. There are plenty of options that they can provide that can accommodate any dietary need!
We had so many guests comment on how delicious the food was at our wedding that I am confidant in leaving this 5 star review. One of our guests, whom was vegetarian, said that she hasn't eaten so well at a wedding before!
Thank you My Chef for a fantastic experience!
John Sent on 07/19/2018
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We heard about My Chef Catering from a co-worker that used to coordinate weddings and other events in the Chicago land area. My wife and I requested a quote for our wedding and they responded immediately. Even after not getting back to them for a week, they sent a courtesy email asking if we had any question or concerns, and that they would be willing to work with us on our budget and food options. Our coordinator was Dana Ross. She was extremely helpful, and very kind. We had a tight budget to work with, and she helped us out with cost effective options. They offer a wide range of food options, and their extensive menu helped us pick our dream dinner for our special day. They even served my wife a side dish of something she really wanted, but was not on our menu for our guests. Very sweet Dana. We had a last minute change the week of our wedding with out guest count, and had to change a couple tables around. At this point, our wedding planning was done, and everything ready to go. I called Dana with the emergency change and she fixed it immediately without antipathy. Their customer service staff was very friendly. We went into their office to meet Dana for the first time, and the staff from the chef to the receptionist was friendly. My Chef is my first recommendation to anyone with an event.
Emily Sent on 07/18/2018
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I highly recommend My Chef catering! Dana was so awesome to work with. Everything was beautifully set up and the food was delicious! As a highly organized person, My Chef put me to shame! They were on top of everything and I didn't feel stressed out at all!
Melissa Sent on 07/10/2018
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My Chef Catering was a referral from our wedding venue, The Haight. We specifically worked with Dana Ross. Dana was there from moment one of making our catering decisions. She's knowledgeable, organized and super efficient. From our detailed menu - to our tasting - to the wedding day itself, Dana was always present and there to help. What she promised is what we got. And for that, we're grateful. My Chef Catering takes great pride in the food they're serving. In fact, Chef came out to talk us through each course (ingredients, preparation, etc.) during our tasting. We found that to be quite exceptional that he'd take the time to do that. Dana and her team came in on the day of presented our guests with an amazing food experience. From the hors d'oeuvres to the food stations to the late night snack, everything was excellent. I could not believe Dana was there to oversee my wedding day too. Knowing she was there onsite made all the difference in the world. I knew everything would be perfect. I highly recommend My Chef Catering. I am so thrilled we made the decision to partner together for my special. You will not be disappointed!
Sean Sent on 07/03/2018
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We could not have had a better experience for our wedding, thanks to My Chef! Dana was truly amazing in helping us prepare for and execute our menu for the reception. The food was outstanding and we had guests raving about our caterer! If I were you, I would look no further than My Chef for your catering needs. Not only was the food great but everyone on their staff from start to finish was so supportive and kind.
Megan Sent on 06/06/2018
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Sue and Mark and their team at My Chef Catering went above and beyond to make our wedding special and personal to us. They worked with us to create a unique menu custom to us. Mark even ordered a special sauce! The food was absolutely amazingly delicious! Sue is a special person, she was not just a vendor, she felt like a friend, calling to check up on me just days before the big day, and always giving me a hug when we met! I cannot day enough good things about My Chef! Thank you so much for making our wedding day special and delicious and for truly caring!
Brielle Sent on 05/31/2018
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Working with My Chef was a great experience. Sue was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire planning process. On the day of the wedding, she was there making sure that everything went smoothly and that we were happy with everything. We did a buffet, and the food was excellent. Sue took the time to plate and serve the bride and groom meals to make sure we had time to eat with everything that was going on. I would absolutely recommend My Chef to anyone.
Marcos Sent on 01/23/2018
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Dominick, Brittany and everyone that helped for our wedding made it such a magical night that we will never forget. Their quality of service is out of this world and their food is amazing. Our wedding was over a month ago now and our guests are STILL talking about how delicious it was and how they have never had such great food at a wedding before. Everything was cooked perfect and the presentation was unbelievable. Their attention to detail blew us and all our guests away. Highly, highly recommend them to anyone without a doubt. They will not disappoint!
Hope Sent on 11/08/2017
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My Chef catering is top notch; they are professional at every level. I have hired them a few times for holiday work parties held at my home and the food, staff, and equipment was perfection. After several very successful times using My Chef for parties, we decided to use them for my son’s wedding. Amazing! Absolutely amazing! The attention to detail was impeccable. I’m a bit of a perfectionist and I was able to leave everything to the staff, and enjoy every minute of the reception without fussing once. The personal attention Susan Jacob’s gave us to make sure our event felt flawless didn’t go unnoticed. The menu, layout, and appropriate amount of staff were perfect. They are a 10 out of 10! Thank you so much “My Chef” for making such an important night for us so beautiful. Will use you every time! Hope Ashworth
