Food For Thought Catering

he was so quick with email replies and updated proposals, it made our planning less painful! They are so amazing, I would honestly recommend them to everyone needing a caterer. Lorena also connected with our other vendors about timelines to be sure everything ran smoothly.

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n from downtown Chicago. Linda and FFT also offered us a 2nd tasting due to our new wedding date being more than a year from our original tasting. Linda was always so quick to respond to my many questions, so thorough and friendly in her communication- she was a pleasure to work with! Now on to the food - it was AMAZING! We heard rave reviews from our guests, and I saw SO many empty plates at the reception :) I would highly recommend FFT for the catering for your wedding, and any other special events!!

OVID). Kacey was so attentive to my husband and I, we never had to get up from our seats :) We received so many compliments about the food which of course made us so happy! From our incredible personalized tasting experience, to setting up the buffet and place settings beautifully and providing amazing bartenders (we LOVED Gwendolyn), to creatively setting up our late night pizza in a tuk tuk, they were so amazing to work with and we would recommend them to everyone getting married in Chicago!!

ith our venue. We changed venues 3 months before our wedding date and everything went smoothly. Not a single detail was missed by Dana or FFT. Dana was patient and empathetic as I called her quite frequently trying to navigate the changing rules through the pandemic. And of course the food was amazing... the tasting was definitely my favorite day of wedding planning (we had a tasting at another beautiful venue, but it didn’t even come close to FFT). Our guests are still talking about the delicious food and I’m still thinking about the perfect execution of our reception. Highly recommend working with this caterer.

OUS. The food at the wedding was amazing, the set-up and serving team was awesome and all of our guests raved about the bartenders!

d. We worked closely with Lorena to come up a perfect menu for us, down to the type of butter we served with our bread. The servers on-site were professional and easy to work with. We wouldn't change a thing about our dinner - every entree, garnish, side dish, etc. were as delicious as we had hoped.

by the end of our tasting; it was my birthday as well and then even gave us a cake to have because of it. Through and through, Lorena was exceptional to work with. She made this entire process so easy; she went above and beyond to help us with any questions and requests we had. We got married on 3/7/2020 and the food was INCREDIBLE; we still have guests to this day ask us who our caterer was and that the food was delicious. The entire staff was so nice, professional, and hardworking. We cannot recommend Food for Thought enough!!

food! The hors d’oeuvres, salads, entrees, late night snacks – everything was perfect. We especially loved the sweet pea panna cotta, the roasted baby lamb chop, the spinach salad with berries, the mahi mahi, the short rib, and even the vegetarian lasagna (which they were also able make vegan for some of our guests)! We worked with Lorena, who was terrific. She even helped us scope out some venues that FFT works with at the start of the process. We also really appreciated that they composted any food that wasn’t consumed, and they even let us take untouched leftovers home with us, so as little was wasted as possible. Also, the tasting at their space in Lincolnwood was super fun! One of our favorite parts of the planning process!

ely wonderful human and guide. And don’t get us started about the food. Delectable and elegant. And it says it all that 2 months later we still are receiving random texts from our wedding guests about how memorable the food was. People were blown away. We feel grateful to have been able to create such a memorable experience through food with FFT. You will not be disappointed.

executed and entire staff was polite, hard-working, organized, and was attentive to every detail. As bride & groom, we had our own personal server who made sure we had first taste of everything and got seconds if we asked. All of our guests felt very well taken care of. FFT also went above and beyond with our desserts which my husband got very excited about customizing; we had skillet cookies and mini cobblers as well as mini cinnamon donuts + apple ciders before the ceremony. My husband was not super happy with the cookies at the first tasting, so FFT had us back for a round 2 of cookie tasting at which point they were perfect, and this was reflected at the wedding as well. Thank you for making our wedding even more memorable! Multiple guests have told us that our food was the best they had ever had at a wedding. From the beginning we were delighted with how flexible FFT was about what we wanted, and that they got excited right along with us. They made us feel that any of our wedding food dreams could be achieved - which in the end was true!

reams come true at the Adler Planetarium. She helped me organize my wedding more than my official wedding coordinator. We had a Harry Potter/Doctor Who/Disney Themed musical wedding and she helped us create a menu and environment to cater to our theme and taste buds. She helped us pick linens in house colors and setup the tables to resemble the great hall. We asked her to do a dessert buffet as hors d'oeuvres and she pulled it off and they became one of the many talking points throughout the evening. Back to the musical aspect of the wedding... We asked if we could have the salads brought out to the song "Be Our Guest" from beauty and the beast. Not only was she just as excited as we were for this aspect, but without telling us, she had the catering staff deliver the salads to a choreographed delivery. So they all came out to stand behind all the guests at the entire table at once and deliver the plates in synchrony to (be our guest, be our guest, be our guest) then repeated it for all 4 house tables. It was truly magical to behold and so many guests pulled out their phones to record this because it was that little extra something special. They delivered food to close to 100 people in under 4 minutes flat. That's the most efficient I've seen that many people delivered individual meals. In addition, throughout the planning process, she kept helping us find ways to cut back to stay within budget without making us feel bad about it. We cut back the fancy chairs, cut out alcohol and even the champagne toast to save money and stay within budget. She really worked with us throughout the entire process so that we could still have our vision without breaking the bank or the original budget. She helped us prioritize the things that were important and maybe go a little less on the things that weren't that important. The tasting was also an entirely unique romantic moment in our wedding planning process. We went to their Lincolnwood office expecting to have a few dishes sitting out for us to put forks in and try. Instead, we walked into a room with a large picture of us and had a very nice fancy dinner. They delivered all the courses similar to how it would be served on the big day. We got to pick our linens and chairs after seeing them in person and it was such a relief to get so many things done at one time. The Food For Thought staff was all very professional, courteous, and enthusiastic during our very unique and nerdy wedding and I highly recommend them for your big day. If you have a vision, they can help you make all your dreams come true.

ot cheesecake. a cake made out of pounds and pounds of real cheese). Their tasting room space is newly redone and totally epic. They even helped us stage a surprise for my MOH/sister-in-law's birthday. That being said, they were also one of the biggest causes of stress leading up to my wedding. We had been working with a coordinator, Chris, for over a year, planning every detail, then one Friday at 4pm 3 weeks before my wedding, I got an email from someone at FFT that Chris was no longer with the company. Now, turnover happens in the wedding industry. We experienced plenty of it especially planning so far in advance. However, FFT completely botched the transition process so much so that I had a small bridal panic attack during a walk-thru. But we expressed all these concerns to the higher-ups at FFT and they apologized profusely and gave us a substantial credit on our bill. Bianca swooped in at the last minute and totally nailed it for us.

r and they made it happen and it was delicious. Also-we have never been more spoiled than we were at the food tasting. They memorized our favorite drinks and really listened to our wants and needs. My only reason for 4 stars is that I drink Tom Collins, which should be gin, lemon, simple syrup with club soda and a cherry. The first one I got was essentially a gin and tonic with a sugar cube at the bottom. And the second one I got was tequila and sour mix? So I just found that odd. Eventually I was directed to the bartender who knew how to make my drink. Otherwise: FFT provides exemplary service and will leave you feeling calm on your wedding day because you will know they have everything handled and they will provide excellent service and food with a smile. Thank you Dana and FFT!

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erving methods, to the waitstaff, these guys really know their stuff! The food was perfection, in fact, we continue to get compliments on it even several days later! The staff is so thoughtful, communicative and easy to work with. I cannot imagine it getting any better!

ng day really memorable. FFT was very professional, had great staff at our wedding, and was flexible when we needed to change to a 'rain plan' for cocktail hour and passed hors d'oeuvres suddenly became a little crowded. We highly recommend working with Food for Thought based on our experience, and our guests rave reviews of the food!

(crazy parents) but Dana and her team went out of the way to answer all the millions of questions we had. The food we had at our wedding was absolutely delicious. All of our guests raved how good and pretty the food was. I was also very impressed with all the servers and how the food was presented to our guests. I also wanted to give a huge shout out to Malik, who would check on our table and make sure that my husband and I were eating and drinking enough and just generally making sure that we were doing ok. I cannot recommend them enough for anyone hosting a party at their venues.

ce was personalized for us and we were able to sample anything and everything we wanted...food and drink. The service was incredible and in the end we were able to adjust the meals to exactly what we wanted (swapping ingredients, sauces, etc). We even created our own vegetarian option. We were able to share a portion of this the night of the wedding because we were so excited about it but still wanted to have the beef and chicken dishes we had selected as well. Our Adler liaison for Food For Thought (the catering company Adler works with), Annie, was extremely helpful during the whole process. She met with us multiple times, was very honest and didn't push anything on us, made sure everything went smoothly on the day, and really made it stress-free for us. She is great to work with and we would highly recommend asking for her if you decide to have your wedding at Adler! The day of the wedding, there were just a few things we wished we could have had. Our chicken dish came out slightly more dry than what we had at the tasting. We also lost track of our personal server at one point. And we had hoped to be able to take the remaining parts of our dinners home, since we weren't able to finish them that night (more than half of each of our dishes were left). This was something we had specifically asked for, knowing we were going to be pulled in so many different directions that evening. We would definitely recommend FFT to anyone considering them. Don't be afraid to make your desires clear because they are great at listening and making adjustments accordingly.

untless e-mails. I heard from so many guest that the food was spectacular, the drinks were great, and all of the extra details were so special. I can't imagine any way that our experience could have been better. Food for Thought made our day amazing and I can't recommend them enough!

in the city. Elyssa at FFT is a godsend -- she is so responsive, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Our guests are still raving about the food and the signature cocktails. If you are looking for a caterer, look no further. I promise, you will not regret it.

taff from the servers to the bartenders were extremely friendly and accommodating. We got married at the Garfield Park Conservatory, and it felt only appropriate to go with an ethically sourced catering company. They helped with everything from climate control, to table decorations to run of show and so much more! They were essentially our wedding planners as well as our caters. We are thrilled we went with Food for Thought and we would recommend them to any couple. When you're feeding that many people, it makes a huge difference to do it from an ethical and sustainable food source. It felt good to give our money to a cause while simultaneously treating our guests to a delicious meal at our wedding.

able. Details ran so smoothly throughout the reception that we enjoyed the evening without worry. Highly recommend FFT!

ful and professional! She really made sure we felt in the loop and like our needs were being met. We would absolutely recommend their services!