Simple yet Delicious!
$25 starting price
Chicagoland area
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Catering Made Simple has gained a great reputation throughout the Chicagoland area as a full-service catering company dedicated to enhancing and projecting our client's own good taste into a menu for any special occasion. We also offer a variety of event services from day of coordinators, bar and wait staff and photography. Aside from our specialty menu items, we too specialize in creating sumptuous custom menus incorporating any culturally diverse client requests and latest trends.
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Cuisine
American
BBQ
Chinese
Fusion
Greek
Hawaiian
Italian
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Specialty
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.020 reviews
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Catering Made Simple receives rave reviews for their exceptional service, incredible food, and affordability. Reviewers praise the accommodating staff, delicious dishes like beef Wellington and stuffed shells, and seamless coordination of events. The team is commended for their professionalism, attentive waitstaff, and ability to cater to diverse dietary preferences. Guests are impressed by the quality of service and the overall experience, recommending Catering Made Simple for weddings and special events without hesitation.Review photos
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Taylor M
5.0
1/27/2025
Best caterer ever!!! If you're shopping for your wedding caterer, you've found your people! Greg, Cari and the Catering Made Simple team were so incredibly wonderful. From the introductory phone call, to the tasting, (even catering my birthday!) and then absolutely crushing our wedding day, we couldn't have been happier. They were so flexible and responsive, and the food was INCREDIBLE. They accommodated every request and personalization and made it all truly so simple. They were also respectful of our budget and helped us serve a great meal at an affordable price. They handled a 250-person plated meal, and everyone raved about how hot, delicious and quickly their meals were delivered. Multiple guests asked us for their contact afterwards and we were happy to share. Thank you CMS!
Melissa B
5.0
1/10/2025
I can’t recommend this caterer enough. We did plated meals for roughly 200 people and I was nervous just because their kitchen was over an hour from our venue and was worried about 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! :)
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Sabrina B
4.0
1/04/2025
From our Wedding tasting to the wedding, food was GREAT! Carrie and her staff were great!
Amy L
5.0
11/02/2024
Everyone loved the food!! So delicious and they were so helpful and accommodating🖤
Audrey A
5.0
10/23/2024
They were very easy to work with. Cari was very accommodating to what we wanted for our wedding. We received so many compliments from our guests how delicious the beef Wellington appetizer 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.
Austinn M
5.0
10/14/2024
It was all amazing. Catering Made Simple made sure everything was a 10/10 for us and our guests. Highly recommend their team for your catering needs!!
Dena E
5.0
8/16/2024
Very responsive and attentive vendor. We ended up changing our location and did not require the catering services, so unfortunately did not have the opportunity to work with them in more detail.
Rachel V
5.0
7/09/2024
We used Catering Made Simple to cater our wedding. Everything really was seamless with their help. Communication, menu selection and day of set up truly was easy with their help. Hands 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! :)
Lana V
5.0
7/09/2024
Cari was amazing at helping is plan a menu and remind us of all the things we might be forgetting. She quickly scheduled our taste testing and sold us with the delicious food and most importantly the confidence that we could trust them to do what they promise and help us relax
Antonia M
5.0
7/05/2024
I had the pleasure of working with Cari at Catering Made Simple. Cari was always available via text which was super convenient for me as a planning Bride. She was so sweet and easy 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.
Jake M
5.0
6/26/2024
Great food at a reasonable price. We booked Catering Made Simple for our wedding reception ~ 1 hour away from their kitchen and were blown away with the food and quality of service. 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.
Arianna S
5.0
5/04/2024
Mary Catherine is the absolute best person to work with!! She understands your needs and is able to fully accommodate! I’d trust her with any event!
Faith S
5.0
4/27/2024
We hired Catering Made Simple for our wedding, and it was absolutely one of our best decisions! Cari was so easy to work with, professional, quick to respond, and helped our wedding day flow beautifully! Not only was the food so delicious, but having a full service caterer, who will take care of tables, chairs, rentals, setting up table decor, wedding cake and desserts, and working as a day of coordinator, was so helpful! And they did an amazing job! Plus the entire staff was super friendly and helpful!
Would 1000% hire them again and recommend to all my friends and family!
Dustin H
5.0
2/28/2024
Catering Made simple did an fantastic job for our big day. Great value for the menu we wanted. I am a very picky person due to the fact I've worked in food service my whole life. They excited all expectations left all the guests (including all my fellow chef friends). My wife DIYed all the decorations and they were a great help adding little things and making her vision come to life. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Kara S
5.0
7/22/2019
Greg and staff were absolutely amazing! We received many complaints from our guest on how good the food was. Everything was delicious, on time and done professionally. Greg even made sure that the bride and groom had a plate. We will certainly recommend Catering Made Simple to anyone looking for a Caterer. Definitely exceeded our expectations! Thank you!!
CAROLYN M
5.0
5/25/2017
Very, Very Good Service
Ellen H
5.0
5/25/2017
I attending a wedding in may of this year that was catered by Catering made Simple! The staff Mary M. And the crew were so professional . The food was absolutely wonderful . I will definitely recommend them to my friends and family to cater our next events!
Danette B
5.0
4/25/2017
We HIGHLY reccommend Catering Made Simple!! Greg was so helpful and kind and flexible and the food was wonderfully delicious and beautifully prepared and served!! His staff is professional 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!
Julie F
5.0
1/25/2017
Everything was perfect! Our guests loved the food. Greg and staff were on time and very helpful . They made sure everything went right. Cannot say enough good things about them. They care about what they are doing and it shows! Thank you for making our wedding a success!
Nikki M
5.0
1/11/2017
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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