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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
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Reviews of Food For Thought

4.8 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.8 out of 5 rating
156 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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Food for Thought Catering received outstanding reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food. Multiple reviewers highly recommended them for weddings and praised their professionalism, flexibility, and attentiveness. The staff, particularly Lorena and Diana, were mentioned as being helpful and accommodating throughout the planning process. Guests raved about the customized menu options, beautiful presentation, and the overall culinary experience provided by Food for Thought Catering.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Food for Thought Catering received outstanding reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food. Multiple reviewers highly recommended them for weddings and praised their professionalism, flexibility, and attentiveness. The staff, particularly Lorena and Diana, were mentioned as being helpful and accommodating throughout the planning process. Guests raved about the customized menu options, beautiful presentation, and the overall culinary experience provided by Food for Thought Catering.

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Janet M. Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous experience

My daughter Eileen's wedding was on January 13, 2024. Our experience with Dana and her crew was outstanding. They incorporated everything my daughter wanted for her special day and then some! The Food For Thought menu was superb and delicious! We could not have been more pleased with the experience from start to finish! Thank you for making our celebration so magical! It was an absolute pleasure working with you all! Dana a true asset to the organization.
Kelli
Kelli C. Sent on 02/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Top Notch Chicago Catering

OUTSTANDING!!  From the day we had the tasting to the day of the wedding, we were blown away by the quality of the food, service, and presentation.  

Our guests were raving about how fantastic the food was!  Not only did they say it was the BEST wedding food they've ever had, but some of the best food ever.   Our guests were given the option between the Herb Rubbed Beef Tenderloin, Grilled French Chicken Breast, or Hand Rolled Ricotta Gnocchi. I am so glad I had the option of tasting all the dishes because it would've been a shame to miss out on all the awesome flavors.  

We worked with Lorena and she was fantastic!   Not only did she provide great advice on selecting the courses, but she also gave great recommendations for little ways to make an impact without going over budget.  She was professional, patient, and creative. 

Pricing may be a bit higher than some of the other caterers, but have no doubt, you get what you pay for with FFT. 
Krystle
Krystle C. Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Not your average catering vendor! 5 star quality and service!

Food is one of those aspects that people will remember about your wedding and truthfully it’s the most important. We had a lot of guests wirh allergies and restrictions so it was important to work with a team that were accommodating but also just provided a great customer experience since they was one of our prioritizes. Not just that but serve amazing food that people would enjoy eating. FFT did all of the above!

Everything was perfect and we could not have been happier with our decision to go with FFT. From the servers to bartenders and most importantly the food, we heard nothing but compliments on our wedding day. The guests even told us that they wiped their plates clean and this was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding before!

My planner and I worked with Dana, who was on top of everything all the time. There was no detail missed and she also coordinated working with an additional company for rentals because of the look we wanted to achieve.

The compliments we are still receiving about how people felt like they were getting a gourmet meal is unreal. A great experience and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a catering vendor!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

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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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