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Tony Pagliuca
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At Modern Relish, we bring a fresh and elevated take on Chicago street food to your special day. We believe food should be more than just a meal — it should be part of the experience your guests remember.
From iconic Chicago flavors like Italian beef, Hot dogs, and fresh beef burgers, we create a fun and unforgettable dining moment for your celebration. Whether it’s our concierge catering, cocktail hour, late-night bite, or a unique reception experience, we make it feel effortless and personal.
We offer a variety of ways to bring Modern Relish to your event, including our food truck or full-service catering. Modern Relish is for couples who want something different — something that feels authentic, memorable, and full of flavor.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned and Woman-owned Business
2+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Details
Cuisine
American
Dietary Options
Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Food Trucks
Menu Tastings
Servers
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Meet the team
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- Tony PagliucaOwnerFounder and Co-Owner of Modern Relish.
- Andrea FabreCatering ManagerHi, I’m Andrea — a Catering & Events Manager with a passion for creating meaningful, seamless experiences through food and connection. With a background in communication and production, I bring both creativity and organization to every event I’m part of. I love working closely with couples to bring their vision to life in a way that feels authentic, stress-free, and memorable. From the first conversation to the final detail, my goal is to make every moment feel thoughtful and special.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.01 reviews
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Norma M
5.0
4/17/2026
We had Modern Relish cater our wedding, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions we made.
From the very beginning, their team was incredibly easy to work with—responsive, fl...
exible, and genuinely invested in making our day special.
They really took the time to understand what we wanted and helped us create a menu that felt fun, unique, and perfect for our guests.
On the day of the wedding, everything ran so smoothly. The setup was seamless, the service was fast and organized, and the food… absolutely amazing.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about it! The Italian beef and hot dogs were a huge hit, and we loved that there were options for everyone, including plant-based choices.
It added such a fun and relaxed vibe to the celebration, and it truly made our wedding feel memorable and different in the best way.
We’re so grateful to the Modern Relish team for being such an important part of our day—highly recommend!
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