4.8 out of 5 stars and 188 reviews
4.8
(188)Chicago and its surrounding counties
About this vendor
Food For Thought provides the means behind some of Chicago's most treasured moments. Our award-winning kitchen crafts more than exceptional dining experiences in the areas most renowned venues, from gilded cultural institutions to halls of urban sophistication. We also take every step to help our clients and their guests truly live in their moments, making them rich, making them right.
Specializing in catering services for weddings, Food For Thought partners with some of Chicago’s most spectacular venues, including the Adler Planetarium, 19 East, Chicago History Museum, The Field Museum, and many more. We are proud to be a certified Minority Owned Business Enterprise, Women Owned Business Enterprise, Green Seal Certified, and Gay Weddings Institute Certified.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Chinese
- Eastern European
- French
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Sugar Free
- Vegan
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Food Trucks
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We had an incredible experience with Food for Thought. From menu planning to the food tasting to the logistics on the actual wedding day, the Food for Thought team executed everyth...
ing flawlessly. We’re so grateful to Annie and Lucas, who were an absolute pleasure to work with. They are extremely detailed oriented and make it easy to trust that we were in good hands. I never once felt like they didn’t have our best interest in mind. It was also important to me that my Vietnamese heritage was reflected in the menu and they came up with creative and cost effective options that wow’d our guests. We highly recommend Food for Thought to anyone who needs a professional, reliable, and talented team of creatives.
I unfortunately had an extraordinarily disappointing experience with this catering service to the point where I wish I could re-do this part of our wedding. Portions were poorly cu...
rated, a significant number of food items ran out, and culturally important traditions were ignored. FFT has also done nothing to rectify these issues.
We wanted to have three buffet stations, traditional American, Italian, and a Sushi station. FFT suggested buffet stations with small plates, which sounded like a good idea. However, while technically there was enough food to feed everyone, the portions were not curated appropriately at all. For example, the beef tenderloin portions that were served were tiny and ended up running out, in part because they were so thin and also likely in part because the chicken offered at the station was dry (which was not the case at the tasting). The sushi roll station, which was a huge priority for us, ran out of the signature sushi rolls before we were even able to get a plate. These issues were so significant we had multiple guests complain afterwards.
The other main issue was with this company’s complete failure to respect and execute culturally traditional items.
First, we discussed multiple times that Polish cytrynowka shots were a priority. Traditionally, bottles of this liquor are placed on the tables, and we spent hours preparing custom labels for this purpose. On the day of the wedding, we find out that not only does FFT's liquor license not allow for self-service of shots, but it does not allow shots at all. This is something we had to navigate on our wedding day. While we appreciate the creative solution that FFT provided by having servers pour the liquor over ice, this was not something we should have navigated while at the reception. We would have absolutely gone with a different caterer had we known this was not something they could deliver on.
Finally, the only traditional food item we had at the wedding, which was very important to my family, was barszcz and crepes. When we had the tasting, we were served a Russian version of the dish, which includes sour cream and pieces of the beets inside the broth. We very clearly informed FFT that this was incorrect, that the dish should not have sour cream, should be a clear broth, and that we would provide a recipe.
FFT states they followed the recipe, however at the wedding, they still included crème fraiche and beets in the broth, completely ignoring those notes. While FFT did admit to the mistake with the sour cream, no other actions were taken to rectify this or any of the other issues mentioned here.
If you do choose to go with this company, please make sure you check and double-check everything they are doing so there are no surprises. I cannot re-do my wedding, but at least you may be able to save yourself the heartache.
Kacilynn & the entire FFT staff were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They made the entire process so easy for an overwhelmed bride & helped me with any decisions I wa...
s unsure on. From the moment we had the tasting I knew we had picked the right caterer. The day of the wedding the entire staff was so attentive & did not miss a single detail!
If we could give Food For Thought (FFT) more than five stars, we absolutely would. Weeks after our wedding, the number one thing our guests are still texting and talking about is t...
he food. It wasn’t just "good wedding food"—it was an incredible dining experience from start to finish.
From the very beginning, the planning process felt truly lux. A huge special shoutout to Lorena and Gunnar, who made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. They didn't just give us a standard list of options; they really listened to our specific likes and dislikes to curate a perfect menu that felt uniquely us.
The execution on the big day was flawless. The appetizers were incredibly creative and set the tone immediately. What really impressed us was how they handled dietary restrictions. Often, guests with restrictions get an afterthought meal, but FFT created incredible, thoughtful dishes for everyone, ensuring all our guests felt taken care of. The food production was smooth and invisible—magically appearing exactly when it was supposed to without interrupting the flow of the party.
The Showstopper: We have to talk about the late-night snack—the Walking Ramen Cup. It was an absolute hit! It was so delicious that we actually had guests asking for the recipe so they could try to recreate it at home.
We love FFT and cannot recommend them enough. If you want a caterer that delivers high-end service, creativity, and food that people will remember forever, look no further. Thank you, Lorena, Gunnar, and the whole team!
Food is incredible and they are so good about working with you to solidify your vision. Highly highly recommend!
Diana and the entire Food For Thought team were absolutely incredible to work with for our Indian-Western Sangeet/pre-wedding reception at the Adler Planetarium. From our very firs...
t tour, Diana walked us through every space we could utilize and immediately made the venue feel like a dream come to life. She project-managed every detail with such grace and precision—coordinating seamlessly with our planner, designer, and decorator. Her organization kept everything running smoothly and on time, and she made the entire process feel effortless.
Food For Thought did an exceptional job handling all of our catering requests. We incorporated select Indian dishes from an external caterer while also serving Food For Thought’s appetizers and desserts, and the combination worked beautifully. Guests raved about the quality, flavor, and presentation. The appetizer station overlooking Chicago’s skyline was a stunning highlight, and the service throughout the night was attentive, polished, and truly five-star.
The Adler as a venue was everything we hoped for and more. Being able to use the entire space—including the Grainger Sky Theater, which created a breathtaking intergalactic moment with its outer-space projections—made the night unforgettable. Our dinner in the main glass-encased room, with panoramic views of the Chicago skyline, left everyone speechless. Everything was flawlessly executed and felt cohesive, thoughtful, and perfectly themed. We couldn’t be more grateful to Diana and Food For Thought for making our pre-wedding reception an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
My wife and I could not have been more thrilled with our decision to use Food For Thought as our catering vendor for our October Wedding! Straight away, our experience felt premium...
. We scheduled a tasting at their location in Lincolnwood and fell in love with their food. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Lorena, who proved to be exceedingly accommodating and was always available to answer our many questions. They coordinated with our wedding planning team directly on many discussion points which minimized the day-to-day communications and stress on our part. After our wedding, we are still hearing from guests about how the food was the best they've had at any wedding and I'd have to agree! Our Short Rib and Chicken options were nothing short of exceptional (AND WARM) and the appetizer and dessert selections were to die for! Perhaps above all else, their staff made us constantly feel cared for and not a moment went by where our guests or ourselves did not have a beverage or some delicious food in hand. For anyone who may be on the fence about catering vendors for any upcoming event, my wife and I could not recommend Food For Thought highly enough!
Thanks to Food For Thought our dreams came true! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dana. She went above and beyond to ensure I had the wedding of my dreams. From day one, ...
she was organized, thoughtful, and incredibly supportive. She walked us through schedules and timelines, anticipated needs before we even knew we had them, and stepped in whenever communication or coordination with vendors was needed.
Dana was the calm in the chaos and the backbone of our entire day. She handled every detail flawlessly and made us feel so taken care of every step of the way. Our wedding truly wouldn’t have been possible without her dedication, professionalism, and heart.
She is amazing, and we are endlessly grateful!
If you’re lucky enough to work with Dana, you’re in the best hands imaginable.
We were so fortunate to have FFT as the exclusive caterer of our wedding at the Adler Planetarium! We knew from the tasting that our guests were going to enjoy all the food includi...
ng the apps, dinner, desserts, and late night snacks. Our guests had so many compliments for us on the chicken and braised beef entrees. Beyond the food, the linens and chairs were beautiful and fit right into our color theme. The his and hers cocktails were delicious. We had our own personal waitress who was wonderful regularly checking to make sure we had everything we needed while at the sweetheart table. If you're not at the Adler already, we highly recommend FFT to cater your wedding.
Thank you, Dana and Anabel for everything!
I have hosted many large food events and used many catering companies over the years. Hands down, Food for Thought is the best ever! They provided catering and day-of coordination ...
for my daughter’s wedding. The food got absolutely rave reviews for its freshness, taste and presentation. The tablescapes and other decorations were beautiful and set up exactly as specified. No detail was overlooked. Our coordinator John Van Norman was like a symphony conductor, managing at least six vendors, 24 staff and hundreds of tasks. If I have another event I will go straight to him for help!
We worked with Kacilynn and the Food for Thought team for our Chicago October 2025 wedding. We planned it from Tucson, and had to choose our caterer based only on phone call meetin...
gs. A few things stuck out to us that helped us make the choice. Communication-Kacilynn answered all of our questions thoroughly, and in a timely manner. Enthusiasm-Kacilynn made the planning fun! It was clear that she was enthusiastic about her team which made us excited. Customization-we had a few “must haves” that we felt very confident FFT could accommodate including allergies, vegan options, and our adventurous food tastes.
When we got to our tasting we knew we had made the right choice. We were met with a welcome drink and some of our favorite music playing! FFT really made us feel like VIPs. Then we tried the food and were blown away. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious! The vegan entree was not only the best vegan wedding food I’d ever had–but some of the best vegan food I’ve had! (As a 10-year vegan!)
At the wedding, the service was great! All the dishes came out perfectly. Everyone raved not only about the passed apps and entrees but even the details like coffee and bread! That shows the attention to detail FFT has to their craft. Oh, and I can’t forget the late night snacks. The guests LOVED when the mini Chicago hot dogs (including a veggie option!) and patatas bravas styled waffle fries came out. It was the perfect end to a great service.
I would highly recommend Food For Thought!
I found Food For Thought early in the wedding planning process. I liked their ethos, and they had great reviews. FFT was the best choice to cater my daughter's wedding. The tasti...
ng with my daughter and son-in-law was fun and delicious! FFT helped us plan a wonderful menu that made everyone happy. My friends raved about the food. Their service was outstanding. Great staff. I highly recommend FFT.
I cannot begin to describe how amazing Food for Thought is! From the tasting all the way to the day of the event, they were attentive, custom, caring, and kind. The food was just a...
s incredible at the wedding as it was during our tasting—and remarkably, everything came out hot for all 150+ guests. If you know, you know that's incredibly hard to accomplish! The flavors were outstanding, and we received so many compliments throughout the night.
A special shoutout to our FFT coordinator, Kacilynn Zimmerman, who was invaluable to the whole experience. Between the customizable food options, decor assistance, and expert recommendations, FFT truly does it all! I honestly could not recommend them enough. If you asked me now, post-wedding, who the VIP vendor was, I would say without a doubt it was Food for Thought! You will not regret it, I promise you as someone who was very anxious about picking a caterer in the beginning- they are amazing and worth it!
We had our wedding reception at the Planetarium in May of 2025 and Food For Thought was the designated full-service caterer. We had the privilege of working with Diana for our even...
t and if we could work with her and her team again, we would in a heartbeat. She was the most responsive, organized, and “on-top-of-it” person that we worked with over the course of our wedding planning. Anytime we had a question or needed anything from her, she was there for us and we can’t thank her enough for how nice that was to have during all the craziness throughout the whole process. We had passed out drinks, hors d’oeuvres, plated meals, desserts, and late night snacks that we and our guests enjoyed thoroughly and everything was beautifully presented. We would definitely recommend Diana and Food For Thought to everyone!
As the designated catered for Adler Planetarium we were very happy with Food For Thought. A bit on the higher end for price, but for that their staff went above and beyond. Food wa...
s delicious and they were very accommodating of any food allergies.
We used Food for Thought for our wedding at the Adler Planetarium. Their food is very good, and choices are plentiful. We generally enjoyed their services, besides a couple of comp...
laints. Firstly, the food seemed to be a bit better at our tasting than at the wedding itself. My husband was quite disappointed the meat did not taste as good as the reception, while the salmon was as good as the tasting in my opinion. It is quite pricey for event catering, but it is good quality food. As well as that, the catering/event staff ended up throwing out some of our decor when they were cleaning up - which was VERY disappointing. I had paid a lot of money for the wedding cake topper, disposable cameras on each table, and other wedding related items we wanted to keep forever. Though I am not sure if this was the catering staff or venue staff. Overall, we enjoyed working with them on our wedding.
We couldn’t have been happier with Food for Thought for our wedding! From start to finish, everything was seamless and the food was absolutely amazing. A huge shoutout to Hanna, wh...
o was incredibly responsive, organized, and helpful throughout the entire process. She made everything so easy and stress-free, and her attention to detail really made our day run smoothly. Our guests are still raving about the food, and we’re so grateful for Hanna and the team for making our wedding truly magical.
We had such a wonderful experience with Food For Thought. The word that kept coming up was "professional", Anna and FFT are pros!! Guests raved about how delicious the food was and...
how well-tended they were. We did the 2-month out coordination package and cannot recommend Anna highly enough!! She connected with our existing vendors seamlessly and even helped us with Floral & DJ recommendations (which were absolutely perfect) when we got a bit stuck in the planning process. Day of, Anna & the FFT Team effortlessly handled a surprise thunderstorm and got our ceremony moved indoors with seconds to spare. If we had to do it over, Food For Thought would be our top choice!
First of all, the food Food for Thought offers is incredible. We hosted a brunch wedding and our guests continued to rave about how wonderful the food and drink options were. Secon...
dly, their staff is so helpful (especially Lorena!), professional, and classy. We had some last minute changes and they were incredibly helpful in executing. The result was the absolutely perfect wedding day!
Food For Thought: The food was excellent - the Chilean sea bass was flaky, buttery, and perfectly cooked. The beef short rib was rich and flavorful. Guests loved the appetizers! FF...
T put together a custom menu based on our preferences and vision for the night. Initially, we were skeptical of FFT because our experience with catering companies is not superb. We are huge foodies and food was a deciding factor in our decision. We were not able to try FFT’s food before committing to the contract, so it was a step of faith. But we were supremely happy with the quality, diversity of flavors, and great textures. After committing to the contract, we were able to try the entire menu a few months before the wedding and make edits and suggestions. We wanted a little bit of Asian fusion and FFT did a very good job. The appetizers were unique and received so many compliments. The main dishes were very satisfying. Overall, FFT is worth the price and booking if it is in your budget. It is truly a one-of-a-kind venue.
We had the absolute BEST experience with Anna and FFT when planning our wedding at the planetarium. Anna and the FFT team were helpful, thoughtful, and extremely communicative maki...
ng the process less stressful for myself and my (now) husband who were totally overwhelmed. From the tasting to all the details in between, Anna was a rockstar!
We had a great experience working with FFT and Diana in particular. She was very responsive and always helpful in answering all of our questions, she made the entire process so smo...
oth. All of the food was amazing, we received so many compliments from guests on how good everything was.
Food For Thought was absolutely incredible to work with throughout wedding planning, specifically Lauren and Annie! They were responsive and insightful leaving us feeling reassured...
the whole way through. The tasting was a wonderful experience and made us so excited for our guests to try everything! They absolutely delivered on wedding day with excellent service and delicious food. We had many guests tell us it was the best wedding food they have ever tasted, the short rib coming in as the most popular choice. We did passed hors d'oeuvres and a plated dinner! Thank you to this team for your hard work, you can certainly rely on FFT. 🍽️✨💕
We could not have had a better experience with Food For Thought. They started as "just" our catering vendor, but we had such an amazing experience with Kacilynn, that we upgraded t...
o their event planning as well. Every step of the experience was stellar from start to finish to now, even a month after the wedding.
Let's start with the food. It was INCREDIBLE. Our tasting was customized to our likes and tastes and we had a difficult time narrowing it down, because it was all SO GOOD. The service, day of, was perfection. We had passed hors d'oeuvres, a perfect plated dinner, and dessert and late night PASSED THRU THE DANCE FLOOR. Iconic. FFT had excellent props to really elevate the food experience.
Next, the design. Very few people care about linens and tableware as much as I do and I think they all work for FFT. We got to see all the options in house. Getting to play around and feel every tablecloth, fork, and water goblet was an amazing experience. The team also took every single one of my crazy ideas in stride. No detail was too big or too small for FFT.
Finally, the PEOPLE. Kacilynn was TRULY my girl through it all. We planned this wedding for almost 2 years and she was by our side every step of the way. She really GOT me, my vision, my communication style, everything. Kaci and I were on the same page from the get go, which made wedding day an even better experience. I was truly calm because I knew she would have any issue under control. All of the staff day of was also incredible, especially our personal waiter, Diego!
I can't recommend FFT enough. You seriously will not regret it. THANK YOU FFT TEAM!!
We absolutely loved having the FFT and Diana in particular taking care of our wedding. We knew we were in for a delicious experience even from our first review of their food and d...
rink options, but the creativity, flexibility, and attention to detail for every single bite throughout the event was unmatched except for their impeccable service. So grateful to have such a great vendor for our special day.
Diana and the entire FFT team are incredible. They were our caterers for our Indian (Rockwell on the River) and American (Adler Planetarium) weddings. Diana was extremely helpful ...
and went above and beyond for specific requests. They even made kids' meals for our 4 nieces and nephews. Our tasting was one of the more fun dates we have had as a couple, place settings were beautiful, and the food/drinks were amazing at both events. Cannot recommend FFT enough!!
We had an awesome experience with FFT, who catered our wedding at Adler Planetarium. The whole team (and particularly our main contact Diana) were super professional, responsive an...
d experienced. The food and drinks were tasty, well-presented, and timely delivered. They were a pleasure to work with; can't thank them enough for making everything run so smoothly on the day.
The food was not only delicious, but presented beautifully and could be curated to our exact preference. We enjoyed creating our signature drinks and our guests raved about them! S...
ervice throughout the evening was excellent, smooth, and very professional. FFT provided a truly elevated wedding experience!
I've been to many weddings in my years. None have ever been as good as FFT. We all know that food is one of the aspects we remember most about a wedding. If it sucks, the guest mak...
e it well knows. I never had this worry with FFT. Every single person at my wedding said the food was exquisite.
Their beef shoulder is tender and cooked consistent across my guests. The risotto was heavenly.
Kacilynn was amazing to work with! She was quick to respond, which is really nice when planning a big wedding! Everyone I talked to at FFT was so nice! Even their billing team!
The servers were nice and joked around with my guests, which they loved. It kept the atmosphere happy.
I would HIGHLY recommend FFT for any event. They are on the pricier side, but the relief of knowing that the food will be delicious, the service impeccable, and the coordination top-notch, makes it all worth it.
FFT provided excellent service and the cuisine was excellent! Lorena was great to work with and we would 100% recommend. We did a family style dinner for 200+ guests at our wedding...
and it was amazing.
Everyone at our wedding was blown away by Food For Thought. From the wide variety of tasty hors d'oeuvres, to the impeccable salad, pasta dish, and entrees, to the incredible desse...
rts and late-night snacks, our friends and family were telling us all night (and so many times since!) that the food was the best they'd ever had at a wedding. Our guests especially loved the custom espresso martini wall, and appreciated the unique details like late-night snacks made specifically for my Chicago and my wife's Canadian roots, complete with little USA and Canada flags on toothpicks. It was truly culinary perfection, and you can't ask for anything better than that for your big day!
We worked with Food for Thought to handle our catering and bar service for our vow renewal at Garfield Park Conservatory this past August. Anna Zuniga was our point person and she,...
along with the rest of the team, did a fantastic job working with us throughout the process.
The FFT team was willing to accommodate our (relatively extensive) food, bar, and rental requests leading up to the event and did perfectly on the day of the event. We got more positive reviews from our guest than we can count on the food and bar cocktails.
If we have one critique, it was that the service fees on the rentals were higher than we expected and it was a little unclear why that was since they were coming from Halls. Don't let this deter you, just plan for it.
In the end, if you are looking for an accommodating partner and a creative and delicious menu, we would highly recommend Food For Thought.
We could not possibly say enough good things about working with Food For Thought. From the very first inquiry, till the last guest left the wedding, every little detail was attende...
d to, every question answered and the food and staff service on the big night was excellent. I hope we have an occasion to use them again!
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
FFT served as the caterer for our daughter's recent wedding at Adler Planetarium. From the onset of planning through the late night snack being served everything was perfect. The...
ir approach to the tasting was an excellent experience allowing us to sample and see exactly what would be served to our guests. The food was delicious and beautifully plated for both the cocktail hour and the reception dinner. Service throughout was professional and respectful. Thank you for making the wedding such a wonderful experience for everyone!
We hired Food For Thought as our catering vendor for our wedding at Theater at the Lake and they were amazing!!! We worked with Lorena. She was so helpful and attentive with all of...
my questions as a Type A bride.
The food was incredible at the tasting we had. We ended up going with a buffet option with pasta, chicken, steak. Everything was so delicious - we received a ton of compliments on how good the food was and some of our guests even went back for seconds! I've been to a lot of weddings where the food was meh so this was so special to me!
We had a late night snack of Chicago style hotdogs as well and that was a huge hit.
They were an amazing catering vendor and I would book them again 10 times over!
Lorena and the Food For Thought team were such a joy to work with! Lorena's level of detail and organization are truly unmatched. She made this piece of the wedding planning puzzle...
so easy and enjoyable, from the menu tasting to helping with room design (linens, rentals, and more)! Not to mention the food and service day-of were above and beyond. THANK YOU Lorena and team, from the bottom of our hearts!!!
We absolutely loved working with Food for Thought for our wedding at Adler Planetarium. We worked with Diana over the course of one year to plan our wedding. Diana is clearly excep...
tional at her job. She was incredibly communicative, takes the time to truly get to know the couples she is working with and their vision, and is thoughtful in her approach. Our family often commented on how great Diana was during our planning process (tasting, walk-through, etc.). On our wedding day, things ran perfectly.
In addition to the wedding planning and execution, Food for Thought has excellent food! We loved nearly everything we ate at our tasting. On our wedding day, the food was perfect and we received so many compliments from guests. The FFT staff was also incredibly professional and impeccable in their services throughout the night of our wedding.
We feel so lucky and fortunate to have worked with Diana and FFT. They truly made our wedding incredible.
We had the absolute best experience with Food For Thought for our wedding at Theater on the Lake!! Throughout the entire process they were so easy to work with, so transparent, and...
so fun! We mostly worked with Lorena and she was FANTASTIC but everyone we came into contact with was amazing!
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 per...
fect. 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.
Kacilynn and her team are 10 out of 10! They provided the catering for our wedding held at Mae District and helped bring our vision to life. From the start of the relationship, the...
team was so attentive and caring and wanted to ensure we had a perfect wedding. The food was absolutely incredible - all of our wedding guests mentioned they had such a hard time deciding what food they wanted because it all sounded so good! We even had a hard time deciding at the tasting because we wanted it all!
The whole staff was amazing and the evening flowed perfectly. We truly don't know what we would have done without Kacilynn and her team - they made us feel very at ease for our wedding! Thank you for everything!
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 tad higher than some of the other caterers, but have no doubt, you get what you pay for with FFT.
Highly recommend FFT for your wedding caterer. Everything from our tasting to contract revisions to the actual night of the wedding was exceptional! Lorena was so patient with us a...
sking for different pricing and revisions and we never felt pushed into purchasing a certain thing or making a certain upgrade. Our food was delicious and Lorena was always professional and helpful - nothing more we could have asked for!
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!
Lorena and the team at Food for Thought did an excellent job catering our wedding! The team was so professional and made the whole experience as easy as possible for us. We were pl...
easantly surprised at how accommodating and thoughtful FFT was, from our tasting all the way through the big day. Their attention to detail was high, and it was a comfort to have our questions answered and minor details remembered and executed properly. Most importantly, dinner was delicious; we're still getting compliments from our guests on both the food and the service. Among all the hectic logistics of the wedding, we knew we would never have to worry about the food, and that was 100% the case. Thank you again!
We loved working with FFT! From the moment we reached out to them for a consultation, to the day of our wedding, everything was PERFECT and they were so easy to work with! On top o...
f that, our food was amazing too! Lorena from FFT came to our final venue walk-through and really helped bring our vision to life by making sure our linens, glassware, bars, and the flow of the evening was what we wanted. We are so happy with how everything turned out and hope that we can use FFT for future events too!
We had Food for Thought at our wedding, and we could not be happier. The food was fantastic and perfectly matched the tasting. We had a wide variety of options, and they catered to...
our every need. We had a steak, chicken, and pumpkin gnocchi option for the main course, and they were all incredible!
We had our wedding at Adler Planetarium in September 2023 and Food for Thought provided the catering, staffing, and rentals. Diana Streit was our main contact, and she could not ha...
ve been more wonderful. Food for Thought knocked it out of the park.
As a bride who admittedly is very picky, I was blown away by the food at our tasting. Our parents attended the tasting with us and had nothing but praise for the food and the team's professionalism. It was more difficult than we imagined to narrow down our final selections because everything was so tasty. We customized our main course options to reflect my husband's Mexican heritage and the flavors were executed with precision. One of our guests could not eat dairy, soy, or gluten, and Diana helped ensure that the guest had a filling and delicious meal.
Beyond the food, Diana also did our Adler walk-throughs and organized our ceremony/reception layout. She and her team were professional and thoughtful at each stage. We opted to upgrade the linens to minimize the need for other decor elements and Diana helped narrow down choices that matched our vision. Diana was incredibly responsive, and I never had to worry about following up. She provided all of the information we needed to make decisions well in advance of each deadline, and we appreciated her proactive approach. Wedding planning is inherently stressful, and with Food for Thought, we never had to worry about what was going on or wonder if it would go to plan. Diana provided peace of mind for one of the largest elements of our wedding.
We had such a phenomenal experience at our wedding and would not hesitate to recommend Food for Thought to anyone!
We signed with Food For Thought for our 9/16/23 wedding, and we could not have picked a better catering company to work with! We were mainly in communication with Dana and John, an...
d they were a joy to work with! They were always so helpful in answering any questions we had, and made the process so easy! Even from the tasting, we were so impressed with the presentation and quality of all the food we got to try and pick to build our menu! On the day of, we were shocked at how superb the service was--SO many of our guests were very impressed with the service and even to today, they still talk about how they've never experienced food service like that at a wedding! All the food and drinks were amazing. Our most favorite part was the late night food of the "walking ramen" because it was something we really wanted to serve as our late-night even before signing with Food For Thought. So when we saw they offered it, it had to be a sign. We would go with Food For Thought again and again! Thank you for making our wedding a huge and delicious success!
We booked with FFT through Annie who was the most professional, knowledgeable, transparent person to work with. We loved working with her for our wedding. The food provided by FFT ...
was beyond anything I've ever experienced at a wedding, it's comparable with a Michelin star restaurant. Taste and presentation were incredible! Everyone has been raving about them after our wedding!
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