Lula Cafe

as a pleasure to work with–from our first tasting to picking out our dinnerware to the actual day of the wedding. Our guests could not stop talking about how much they loved the food. We know it’s going to be a talking point for years to come. The team was professional, kind, and considerate! They made sure that everyone was taken care of throughout the night. Special shoutout to Ari who consistently checked in on us and made sure we had everything we wanted. The whole team truly went above and beyond for our wedding, and we don’t hesitate in recommending them! 

ver to the incredible team at Lula sits at the top of the list of excellent vendor choices we made. Anna, the director of catering and events, is beyond a pro! Anyone who’s planned a wedding knows that the days leading up the event are stressful and filled with thoughts of “what if?” All of our pre-event interactions with Anna instilled a feeling of confidence that any situations that might arise would be handled seamlessly. And it turned out to be true! We had a weather event that required flipping our dinner to an alternate onsite location. The Lula team handled this in such a seamless way that our guests were unaware of the switch and the room they created on the spot was perfectly gorgeous. Now to the food...INCREDIBLE! Our guests are still raving about all of it. It was plentiful, beautiful and most importantly, delicious. The bar staff were efficient and friendly and the cocktails were delicious and beautifully garnished. All in all, I can’t say enough. One thing I especially loved about working with the Lula team was their flexibility. Anna was very responsive to any questions during the months of planning and is a wonderful listener and thoughtful guide. She worked with us on special requests in terms of signature cocktails and desserts and helped us make the wedding spread personal and unique! I’d give them infinite stars if I could!

n-class service from start to finish. We had the pleasure of working with Anna and Alyssa, and they made the entire experience seamless and easy. The tasting at the restaurant was so personalized and fun. Even my husband, who isn’t the most adventurous eater, fell in love with Lula’s creative menu and their perfect blend of flavors. We had them cater our cocktail hour, dinner, and desserts, and our guests have not stopped raving about the food! Everything was simply incredible, and their team delivered outstanding service on our wedding day. If you’re on the fence about a caterer, go with Lula Cafe. One thousand percent worth it!

our guests. Highly recommend Lula.

sing them as your wedding caterer, you now have a special place to go relive the memories on your anniversaries or when your family is in town. From the start, the experience was amazing. The tasting there is incredible. When we brought our family there over Thanksgiving to try it, I felt like we were on the same team, trying and wildly succeeding at impressing them. The month leading up to the wedding, the calm and confidence that they displayed at every turn made me feel sure everything would be fine. And it was so much more than fine! The food was incredible. Multiple people told me best wedding food they ever had. Allergies and preferences were treated with respect and as a nonissue, Lula had a plan. The bartenders worked with our cost saving decision to buy liquor from Garfield’s Beverage and made amazing drinks. The servers were all really friendly, cool, efficient, and had awesome vibes. I was happy they were at my wedding! Everything ran so smoothly and was so delicious, which was extra incredible in a venue that is limited on kitchen space with no oven. I cannot recommend them highly enough, and their pricing is super customizable and comparable to other quotes we looked at in Chicago. If you’re on a budget, choose Lula, DIY everything else. They are perfect!!!

The servers and bartenders were fabulous. 10/10 recommend.

able with them. My wife is gluten and dairy free, and Lula was the only caterer we talked to that could serve EVERYONE a gluten and dairy free meal with no modifications. The appetizers for the cocktail hour were as mind blowing as the dinner, and they even plated the appetizers for our “moment alone” in the bridal suite with beautiful plating. We loved everything, from our first tasting at the restaurant, to the cocktail hour with meatballs, shrimp, and pesto stuffed dates, to the dinner of cider braised pork, salmon and crispy rice, or chickpea tagine. The serving staff was friendly, attentive, and kept the evening running on schedule. Overall, they helped make our wedding day as perfect as we dreamed!

they've ever had! Can't recommend Lula enough.

patient with him and she really listened to what he wanted for the meal. Our guests are still talking about how amazing our food was almost 2 months later, which is more than we could have ever asked for. All of the servers were so kind and professional. They really paid attention to every little detail. I was shocked to find my champagne flute filled with moscato instead of champagne after our first toast, as Anna knew I did not like champagne and loved sweet drinks. The whole Lula Team helped make our day so perfect and we cannot recommend them more!

ce with Anna was outstanding. From the moment we reached out to them, Anna was immediately responsive, and when we went to the restaurant for our tasting, she made us feel like VIPs. We had about 10 months to plan our wedding and she answered all our questions along the way. Also, our guests spanned a pretty broad spectrum in terms of culinary tastes and dietary restrictions. We had carnivores, vegans, gluten and dairy intolerances, and a whole bunch of random food allergies among our guests, and Lula was able to accommodate them all. In fact, some of our pickiest eaters gave us the highest praise, saying it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. And best of all, we love that we can return to Lula whenever we like to relive a part of the best night of our lives.

talking about the food and how it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had! The severs & bar tenders were also great - we were so lucky to work with this team!

or over a year to make our day exactly how we envisioned. From the initial tasting (which was so special and fun), to answering my constant emails/questions, to helping us pick our rentals at Tablescape, to our final walkthrough and then checking in on us day of. We quite literally could not have done it without them! I would recommend Lula a billion times over. The food was phenomenal and our guests wouldn't stop talking about the quality, portion size, and the signature drinks (that Anna helped us narrow down). We love you, Lula Cafe! Can't wait to visit the restaurant for years to come.

run-up to the wedding itself. The whole staff was warm and professional on the night of the event. It's Lula Cafe, so of course the food was great -- many guests told us it was the best food they had had at a wedding and a couple of people went in to the restaurant for brunch the next day because they liked it so much. Thank you to Anna and the Lula team!

hat it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding (us included)! We are SO glad we chose to work with them and we would recommend anyone and everyone to work with them.

ally a stand out piece of our event and they did not disappoint. For those of you with *ahem* a little picky parents/relatives Lula will change their mind, I guarantee it. Anna from Lula was also outstanding in communication, service, and everything you could want from a great partner. I said this about Firehouse Chicago (our venue) and I really do mean it make your life easy. Go in for the tasting and pick Lula Cafe.

, Anna was amazing to work with. She was incredibly responsive to all emails and worked with us on so many little details to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. The food and service was amazing, we couldn't be happier with our decision to have Lula part of our wedding.

her professionalism. During the walkthrough she brought up multiple items that I would have completely forgotten about. The actual reception went off without a hitch and the food/drinks were absolutely delicious. Could not recommend this caterer more highly.

when we hired the fine folks at Lula Cafe to handle our wedding food that we would be stepping up the game. We are so grateful to Anna and the Lula catering team, and their excellent staff for cooking the unforgettable food at our wedding. Beyond providing a crave-worthy menu, we had an excellent experience working with Anna. Through many, MANY emails and calls, she answered all our questions, helped us accomodate for food allergies/preferences, and helped bring together what was for us, the most important part of the day. The team also went above and beyond-meeting with us at our venue and talking through the entire timeline, helping set tables and making suggestions on our settings and decor, and even printing menus that blended in seamlessly to our overall look. Do yourself a favor and hire Lula to make your wedding food stand out, and know that you are in the most epic, professional hands.

options. She was able to work within our budget and our wants to make it all work, and we were so thrilled with the result. We had amazing service and attention to detail, especially when it came to dietary restrictions. We're still hearing great things about the food and the bar weeks after our wedding! Highly recommend the team at Lula Cafe for your catering needs. We'll be visiting the restaurant again soon!

ed they would be prohibitively expensive or hard to get a hold of, but I could not have been more wrong on either front. Anna and the crew were nothing short of amazing. Every detail was impeccable, and we had multiple guests tell us the food was the best they'd ever had at a wedding. They also did a fantastic job providing alternatives for anyone with dietary restrictions and were incredibly thoughtful in that regard. If you are considering Lula for your event, don't hesitate!

nt. But what stood out was the attention to detail, and the care with which the entire staff took care of our guests -- so critical to what we wanted in our wedding as a big family gathering. Our food was served family style, and desserts and coffee and late night pizza kept the our guests content throughout the night. I could keep writing, but I think the best testament, and what convinced us to go with lula, was our tasting. I highly encourage any couple in Chicago to spend an evening sampling Lula's food and making your own decision -- and I can bet it'll be the same as ours. Thank you so much Lula -- we will be visiting the restaurant in the years to come, and will leave content not only with your food but the memories of our wedding.

catering division. Anna was a true powerhouse, juggling the many facets of our dinner service to perfection. She was responsive to all of our requests for the reception. The food was obviously second to none in the industry given the impeccable dining reputation of Lula Cafe. I can't recommend Lula Catering enough for all special events.

ughout the entire process in terms of showing us the options we had for plating, food, and drink. They easily accommodated our couple's cocktail, and the bartenders were the absolute best at getting the crowd in the right mood during the party. Did I mention that the food was incredible? Hands-down the best food I've had at a wedding, almost like being in a restaurant! All-star caterers.

r expectations. Anna was wonderful to work with, she was responsive and got us into the restaurant on multiple occasions for inspiration for our menu. Lula was very flexible, accommodating food allergies for specific guests and allowing us to make custom adjustments to various dishes. The food was incredible and the signature cocktails were such crowd-pleasers. Without exaggeration, so many guests told us it was the best wedding food they had ever had and we completely agree! Highly recommend.

out the bread and butter and burrata. Anna H was our coordinator and main point of contact. She was amazing and organized. I cannot recommend her enough. If you want exceptional food and service, Lula is for you.

ring is amazing. Couldn't recommend them more!

work with. She is super responsive, helpful, and friendly. She made the catering planning process a breeze. We had a lot of personal details during our wedding dinner and Lula Cafe handled them all perfectly. In fact, everyone from the Lula Cafe team was not only super professional, but a pleasure to be around, and that's exactly what you want on your wedding day. The service was impeccable. And of course, THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. We received so many comments on how great the food was, but that was no surprise. Our whole dinner felt like a pop-up Lula restaurant (even their Chef de Cuisine Andrew was there, which was a total honor for us). We love Lula and couldn’t recommend them more enthusiastically.

favorite restaurants also did catering we were so excited to have it at our wedding. The food was unbelievable and we are still hearing from guests about how good everything was. I can think of no reason to go with a standard catering service when you can get memorable food, amazing and kind service, and flexibility for the same price from Lula. We will remember the day forever including all of the wonderful food we ate.

nts. We had been searching for alternatives to typical catering companies, and we knew we didn't want to deal with rentals, service, and bartenders separately (as is the case with many other restaurants who do events and weddings). Lula (and Anna H) were super easy to work with. We met in person to go over menu thoughts and then they crafted a unique menu that we tweaked as the wedding got closer. They basically created a customized Lula pop-up. The food was absolutely delicious. We got tons of compliments on our family style menu. The only thing that could possibly count as a criticism is that one of the side dishes was corn but it was not explicit that it would be served on the cob. But it was still delicious! The service team was spectacular, bar service was on point, and we didn't have to deal with the service ware rentals ourselves which was great. Pricing was competitive with other full service caterers in Chicago. Highly recommend for private events and weddings. The team was awesome!!

and the food was truly amazing. They were thoughtful with dietary issues we had with guests and the service was perfect. I wish they could cater every event in my life from here on out.