Catering Made Simple

n to detail stood out. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect — from the beautifully presented dishes to the flawless service. The food was incredible — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every guest raved about it and still do to this very day! They perfectly balanced creativity and crowd-pleasing flavors, and the presentation was restaurant-quality. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about making our day special. It’s rare to find a company that combines this level of quality, service, and passion. Catering Made Simple truly elevated our event and made it unforgettable. I can’t recommend them highly enough — if you’re looking for catering that impresses on every level, this is the team to call!

during the day! The food was delicious, and our guests were very pleased as well!

TIKTOK @BLURRYBUTBLOOMING: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BLwhwhgft/?mibextid=wwXIfr If I could give zero stars, I would. Catering Made Simple was, without question, the most stressful, unprofessional, and disappointing vendor of my entire wedding. What makes it worse is that the owner chose coercion over accountability — attempting to pressure me into deleting my review before even agreeing to speak with me. That alone should tell you how they handle their mistakes. I posted multiple public notices tagging them and gave them a deadline — Friday, September 26 at 12:00 PM — to reach out and make things right. Despite several attempts, they ignored every one. Planning Failures: Our contract clearly stated a plated dinner, and I provided a detailed color-coded diagram with guest names, allergies, and meal choices weeks in advance. Despite this, staff insisted it was a buffet while we were lined up for our ceremony. I had to walk into the reception in my gown minutes before walking down the aisle to correct them. Because of their confusion and refusal to listen, our ceremony was delayed — critical time lost as we were already working around rain. Execution Failures: We paid for full cake service, but utensils were missing, and flimsy tools from a décor box labeled “Do not use” were handed to us. Our cake, made by a close friend, was ruined when staff shoved a fragile custom topper — still in its frame — into the cake, splitting the top tier. One staff member even called it “cheap.” They also failed to provide the highboy table we paid for and placed our cake awkwardly in the back of the dessert table. Guest Service Failures: Staff hovered over tables and repeatedly asked guests if they were finished. My own half-eaten meal was cleared while I was in the restroom, leaving me hungry at my own wedding. When I asked for water, I was escorted to the bar instead of being served. Professionalism & Accountability: My coordinator was harassed to the point of tears, and staff even threatened to pull me aside during the reception to complain about her. The owner, Greg, was present all night, saw me address problems directly, and never once spoke to me or apologized. Instead, he posted defensive public comments and tried to coerce me into removing my review. The only positive: the food was warm, tasty, and as expected from the tasting — but that’s where the good ends. The impact on our wedding was significant: • Our ceremony was delayed. • My coordinator was harassed. • Our cake — lovingly made by a friend — was ruined. • Guests felt uncomfortable. • I was left hungry. • The owner refused to take responsibility. To top it all off, I have since been blocked from a major Chicago wedding vendor group — likely due to a complaint from Catering Made Simple — instead of them engaging in constructive dialogue. Catering Made Simple failed in planning, execution, professionalism, and accountability. They caused unnecessary stress and ruined key moments of a once-in-a-lifetime day — and then tried to silence me. Brides and grooms: do not risk your wedding on this company.

the most important family events of my life, and he has exceeded expectations every single time. For business, he makes it easy. Whether it’s a quick breakfast meeting or a client lunch, he works with your budget and still delivers food that has people asking, “Who catered this?” His talent shows in the details, and I’ve even had friends in fine dining call his dishes “delicious” and “well executed.” For personal occasions, there is no one I would trust more. Greg helped make our family gathering not only beautiful but meaningful. He created one of my dad’s favorite recipes, elevating it into something that honored him perfectly. The food was outstanding, the presentation gorgeous, and his staff were warm, professional, and genuinely caring. They went above and beyond to make the night unforgettable—we didn’t want the evening to end. Greg can do it all: an intimate dinner at home, a business lunch that leaves an impression, or a white-glove wedding that feels like a dream. He’s incredibly talented, endlessly creative, and completely reliable. If you can dream it, he can make it happen. I can say with full sincerity that Catering Made Simple is the only caterer I’ll ever recommend to call. Once you work with Greg, you’ll understand why.

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didn't deter them at all. Stellar service, unbelievable food, and even made sure we had custom meals for kiddos and allergy specific guests. Cari and Greg were top notch to work with, and made sure everything was what we dreamed! I would 100% recommend them to all friends and family, and will definitely use them again. Cannot praise them enough!

inion, above just catering needs). We got so much food feedback about the food, and saw many people getting up for seconds and thirds. The setup was done beautifully, and after dinner they were so swift cleaning up.

were answered, the food was delicious (and our guests agreed!), and the service was outstanding. We would definitely recommend them!

how the food would travel. They over exceeded every expectation that I had. The appetizers were amazing and the dinner was out of this world. The portions were HUGE and everything was so delicious. The staff was so sweet and professional. Everything was set up perfectly and food was served according to our timeline. I really can’t put into words how happy I am with everything they provided. If you are on the fence about booking them, don’t be! :)

ppetizer was, the entrees of stuffed shells and the beef tenderloin carving station was amazing. I would highly recommend Catering Made Simple for anyone looking for high quality food, amazing service for the next event.

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ff was beyond attentive and always on thier feet. They fed all of our vendors and went above and beyond to communicate throughout the night. We could not be more happy with how the night went!

ands down best wait staff as well making sure my groom and I had the time of our lives and were well fed. Definitely did not go hungry! They did a great job, and I would definitely recommend their services. Thanks Cari! :)

most importantly the confidence that we could trust them to do what they promise and help us relax

to talk to. She said Catering Made Simple was EXACTLY what the name meant. I did not believe her at first but she was RIGHT! From the first consultation to the tasting (Amazing, btw), to the preparations right before (you ever thought about the way your napkins were folded? No? Well that was a question I got at the end. LOL, Roses, we picked Roses as our fold... floral themed wedding and everything), to the food and servers on the day of! 10/10 Delicious. Everything I could ask for. The quote from the guest was "You said you were having wedding food and we were scared, but your food was AMAZING." Vegetarian/Vegan/Allergy friendly.

. In addition to the delicious appetizers, dinner and dessert, they provided bar service and coordinated all rentals needed for our reception. We had several people tell us it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding. A truly amazing team that was easy to work with throughout the process.

g day flow beautifully! Not only was the food so delicious, but having a full service caterer, who will take care of tables, chairs, rentals, setting up table decor, wedding cake and desserts, and working as a day of coordinator, was so helpful! And they did an amazing job! Plus the entire staff was super friendly and helpful! Would 1000% hire them again and recommend to all my friends and family!

hey excited all expectations left all the guests (including all my fellow chef friends). My wife DIYed all the decorations and they were a great help adding little things and making her vision come to life. I couldn't recommend them enough.

ade sure that the bride and groom had a plate. We will certainly recommend Catering Made Simple to anyone looking for a Caterer. Definitely exceeded our expectations! Thank you!!

l definitely recommend them to my friends and family to cater our next events!

fessional and friendly and so accommodating. They were truly a blessing~they serves our 76+ guests a beautiful plated meal. They took care of the entire event for us from set up to clean up! We were able to enjoy our guests! We give them 10 stars!

. They care about what they are doing and it shows! Thank you for making our wedding a success!

eception 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!!!!