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Food For Thought is a catering company based in Lincolnwood, Illinois that will handle all the details so that you can enjoy your celebration. They have been catering the Chicago area since 1983 and are partnered with over 100 venues, priding themselves on coordinating your wedding flawlessly, no matter the size.

Cuisine
Food For Thought has expert catering staff, consultants and chefs that will work with you to customize a unique menu that reflects your taste. They will personalize every detail and adjust your menu until you have exactly what you need. Their dining options are nutritious, healthy and delicious, and will make your event one-of-a-kind.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$65

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

$45

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$50

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

$35

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

Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

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

House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Food For Thought

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4.8 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.8 out of 5 rating
164 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Alex J. Sent on 05/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

FFT for our wedding at The Adler

We had an amazing experience with Food for Thought for our wedding at The Adler Planetarium. The tasting before the wedding and the food, drinks and service at our wedding were perfect. Our favorite thing about working with FFT though was having Diana as our day of coordinator. She went above and beyond what we expected of her and made everything at our wedding run so smoothly - from set up to vendor coordination to just explaining wedding basics to us and making us feel at ease during the months leading up to the day. I truly don’t know what we would’ve done without her. Thank you to Diana and the whole team at FFT for a truly perfect wedding day.
Colleen
Colleen R. Sent on 08/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

More Than Thoughtful Catering!

FFT served as the caterer for our daughter's wedding at Adler Planetarium. The food was excellent, the table setting was beautiful, and the service was impeccable. Their approach to the tasting was above and beyond providing all of us the ability to sample and see exactly what our guests would experience...making changes requested with grace and enthusiasm! Thank you for helping make the wedding such a wonderful experience for the bride and groom and all the guests!
Ke Li
Ke Li Y. Sent on 08/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Catering Experience with Food For Thought at Loft Lucia!

We had an exceptional experience with Food For Thought at our wedding held at Loft Lucia. Their team knew the venue inside and out, which was a huge advantage for seamless setup and takedown. Everything ran smoothly, and their efficient teamwork was evident throughout the day.

The custom buffet menu we designed was a delightful mix of Asian and American cuisine, and Food For Thought executed it perfectly. From our initial tasting to the final presentation, they were incredibly receptive to our feedback, making adjustments that truly enhanced the flavors for our second tasting.

A special highlight was the condiments station we had set up, which allowed our guests to add their personal touch to their meals. It added an interactive and fun element that everyone enjoyed.

A big shoutout to John, who was with us throughout the entire process—from planning to tasting to execution. His dedication and attention to detail were instrumental in making everything come together flawlessly.

Food For Thought’s attention to detail, professionalism, and culinary expertise made our special day even more memorable. If you’re looking for a caterer who excels in both food and service, and who knows how to work seamlessly with your venue, we highly recommend Food For Thought!

Photos: Lusia Studio Photography

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Food For Thought frequently asked questions

At Food For Thought, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Food For Thought includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
Food For Thought offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Food For Thought offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Food For Thought, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Food For Thought, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Food For Thought provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Food For Thought offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Food For Thought is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.7 in value.

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