My Chef Catering

ient! From appetizers to full meal it was delicious!

reate a menu that worked for everyone! I apreciare her help so much with this as this was very important to us, and the event went smoothly and perfectly. I will most definitely be using them again on our future events. Thank you!

ot of compliments from people about the food!!! I am so thankful for everything that Sue and her team did on my wedding day and would highly highly recommend them!!!

(buffet, plated, family style) to choose from to accommodate all wedding styles. We were also pleased that MyChef was accommodating of the guests with dietary restrictions, making the dinner service very inclusive. Our guests LOVED all of the food, and have consistently told me how great everything was. Overall, the food, staff, service and all things day of were awesome! The reason that the rating is less than 5 stars is due to the communication throughout the planning and payment processes. From the beginning, the responsiveness with our representative was spotty, resulting in me having to follow up via email or phone almost every single time there was a question/decision pending/etc. I also found myself reaching out to be sent the links needed to make payments. Unfortunately, among all of the other planning and coordination that goes in to wedding planning, I found the lack of autonomy and response very frustrating at times. Overall, our wedding day experience with MyChef was wonderful, but not without a few hiccups in communication along the way.

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hing entirely different and had the cooks make it for us. It was delicious and we added it to our menu. For dessert, we wanted donuts and pie and MyChef delivered. Two months later and our guests are still talking about our food! It was a wonderful experience, we couldn’t have done it without the MyChef team.

The guests and my husband and I were extremely pleased with the food and its presentation at the wedding! Sue and her staff were so accommodating and kind and made sure my husband and I were thoroughly taken care of. I highly, highly recommend My Chef for any wedding or catering event!

sted was great and she was accommodating to any and all of our requests. When the wedding day came, Sue and her staff were phenomenal! We had so many compliments about the food and the service. We had a great experience and would recommend Sue and MyChef to anyone looking to cater an event.

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us a couple of options they could use instead of the olives they typically use. They also suggested a seasonal twist on one of their standard salads. I really liked that you could customize the dishes to fit your likes and dislikes. The food on our Wedding day was AMAZING - everyone was very impressed. The My Chef staff that were there for our event were very courteous and prompt with their service. I would highly recommend My Chef to other brides and for anyone looking for a caterer for a larger event.

eme they partnered with Indian Harvest and many of our guests commented it was the best Indian food they had ever had at a wedding. Not only was the food excellent, but the service matched! Jessica was so kind and attentive! This was especially apparent when we had to postpone due to Covid19. We never felt any worry when it came to My Chef as they were very flexible and understanding. We felt they genuinely wanted to make our wedding happen as much as we did and it wasn't just about the profit for them. We would definitely use them again for our catering needs.

r our guests. She also made us feel confident that all food would be served warm and fresh. Susan contacts and checks on us to ask how we are doing with planning and any changes we want to make. Come on the wedding day. All guests were raving about how excellent the food and responsive all the staff were. The food was served fresh and warm. Susan also made sure my husband and I got the O’deurves and could eat while attending to our guests . They are all amazing, and we highly recommend them. We will work with them again :)

food and the amazing service! Ravi and his team are so talented and their communication and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. I give them my highest recommendation and we will definitely use their services again in the future!

is as perfect as possible. She is great with communicating and is extremely organized. Because of her, our day ran perfectly. We love you Sue!!

thing possible to make our menu perfect and personalized to us. On our wedding day, I wasn’t feeling well but she and her staff made sure I was taken care of. The food got so many compliments and the service was extraordinary! Sue single handedly made our dinner perfect! We felt so cared for and were very happy!

r a better food option for our wedding. I will definitely be a future customer (for personal parties, not another wedding obviously lol). You can taste the love and care that goes into her dishes!

he hor d'oeuvres to the main dishes, absolute finger licking good :) The bartender was also very attentive, he kept coming and checking in on us and bringing us drinks the whole night, and their entire staff was just amazing to work with. Thank you to Waldo and the entire team at My Chef, we could not have done this without you guys!

food was prepared and presented correctly during our reception. They even understand how busy cocktail hour can be for the newlywed couple so they leave a plate of all the appetizers to have once you sit down for dinner which I was so thankful for! I would highly recommend My Chef Catering for any wedding or event!

I received numerous compliment from wedding guests. Everything was flavorful and plated beautifully. The customer service was top notch and I couldn't be happier with them!

ctly. The workers and owners are so friendly and helpful and made the whole process a breeze. I don’t have one bad thing to say, our wedding was AMAZING! They were so diligent and helpful in making sure me (the bride) and my maid of honor and her family were able to get gluten free, dairy free & nut free foods. Some guests had dietary restrictions at our wedding and they were amazing about giving alternative options and making sure things were labeled properly. 10/10 experience!

n the day of the wedding at Emerson Creek, everything ran so smoothly and all of the food was absolutely delicious. Her and the team were so gracious and took such good care of not only our guests, but us especially. She checked on my husband and I multiple times during dinner, even bringing us plates of food from the stations to make sure we had enough to eat. And when we smashed cake in each others faces during the cake cutting, Sue was there within moments to help clean us up! She really made us feel special on our big day. Our whole experience with My Chef was outstanding and we highly recommend them for any event!

o the lead of our team there on our wedding day! He worked with us carefully on choosing all of our food, bar choices, and desserts! Even more, MyChef works very well in helping you choose your entire linen/China decor and that made everything so much less stressful! On our wedding day, I honestly got teary eyed walking into our reception room and seeing all the small details we’d been planning for months come together so beautifully! Absolutely loved working with MyChef and Alex V. the entire step of the way! Everyone also raved about how good the food was:)

picky about their food, my family could not stop raving about the hors d'oeuvres and entrees! Even our vegetarian and vegan family members/friends loved their food! Sue Jacobs is such an amazing person to work with and her attention to detail really impressed us. She treated us like we were family. We felt well supportive during our wedding planning. Thank you MyChef Catering for making our day so special!!

tention to detail were absolutely impeccable. She was knowledgeable and organized and had the perfect solutions to everything. She helped us come up with the most perfect menu. My Chef catered our 85 person wedding at a private family farm. And because our wedding location was not a set venue, Sue came out to see the property and talked through all details and logistics of the space with us. She went above and beyond to ensure the food on our wedding day would be handled without any issue and took notes on all changes throughout the two years of planning. It was obvious that Sue put the same amount of effort into any sized wedding she worked for. Although we were bummed not to have Sue there on our actual wedding day, her stand in, Lisa, was just as wonderful, along with the rest of the My Chef crew! Our guests were RAVING about the food that day and are still taking about it two weeks later! We were blown away by My Chef's food and staff and without a doubt recommend them as a wedding caterer! Our day would not have gone nearly as well without My Chef catering!

t appealed to all of our guests. Our tasting a few months before the wedding was so relaxing & lovely - in a private dining room with lit candles & beautifully presented food. Sue along with the Chef walked us through each of the items we were tasting & assisted us with our selections. Sue then prepared a very detailed Itinerary for our Wedding Day, covering every aspect of the services that My Chef would provide. Her communication with us was impressive. Everything went beautifully on the day of our wedding. Our guests complimented us on both the appetizers & the entrees. The My Chef staff who worked at our wedding were friendly, helpful & efficient. Sue was unable to attend so she sent Bob in her place & he bent over backwards to take care of us, our parents & our guests. He frequently checked in with us to make sure our needs were being met & to assist us in any way he could. Overall, we couldn't be happier with the service we received from My Chef! They provided delicious food, a great staff, a beautiful presentation & made it stress-free for us. We highly recommend them for any event!

led off a 3-choice dinner for my guests. We did a beef tenderloin, herb stuffed chicken and salmon with lemon choice, and I have heard nothing but the best things from my guests. Our venue was challenging because there is no kitchen there, so My Chef had to roll up outside with a full kitchen, plate all the food from there, and have the staff carry it all in for a beautifully plated presentation. I was very particular in how I wanted the dinners to look, and they were very accommodating in all of my requests, and listened to my concerns.

d made sure that everything was going smoothly. We really appreciated all the hard work he put in. Also the food was spectacular! I still dream of the mini cheesecake cups we had for dessert!

ould to take care of our guests. Not to mention the food was delicious! My husband and I highly recommend!

hank the whole crew from the chefs to servers to the runners . Thank you

sh in detail and the team did a great job of listening to what we wanted and giving us the best options. Sue also went over with us in detail the catering schedule for the day of, how the food was transported and stored so we knew exactly what to expect. She also gave us great advice on how we could plan the evening to avoid the food getting over-warmed. Sue’s communication was clear and timely throughout the planning process. We received a detailed write up of everything we decided both for the menu and the order of events for the evening immediately after the tasting. We postponed our wedding for a year due to COVID-19- when our new date was approaching Sue reached out to clarify some of the decisions we’d made, guest dietary restrictions, etc. This gave me reassurance that everything would go smoothly and as we requested. The day of, the service was remarkable. The staff was friendly and demonstrated the highest level of professionalism. The service was efficient and the food was excellent. Many of our guests made sure to tell us how much they enjoyed the appetizers and their meals. This was really important to us so we were thrilled to get that feedback. You can tell that the people at My Chef love what they do. They do all they can to make their clients happy and they do it with a smile. It was also obvious to us that Emerson Creek and My Chef are a well oiled machine. Having to shop around for one less vendor was really helpful when it came to planning and Emerson Creek did a great job selecting a catering company to partner with. We can’t thank My Chef enough for helping to make our big day so incredible.

d them for our Bridal shower and it was just as wonderful! Highly recommend the meatballs, the caprese skewers, the eggplant parm, and the crab cakes! We had a beautiful event and we’re very satisfied!

ed in on us during the planning process all the way to a few days before our wedding. On the day of the wedding, My Chef Catering did not disappoint. We received so many compliments on the food. We did have a few friends inquire about My Chef. The staff working the dinner service was also amazing, as we received many compliments about the staff. Lastly, Susan was not able to attend our event as she had another event for the same date, but she did send Lisa to oversee our event, and what can I say, Lisa was great! Lisa like Susan, was such a pleasure. I would highly recommend My Chef Catering to anyone planning an event The food and service are 10 stars in my book!

was still an event executive and that I would be working with her again to make this day special. The food, fantastic! The table, buffet, and dessert settings made the tent look so pretty. The lead and the staff, phenomenal. Once again, I felt like they were doing something extra and special for us - but after reading the reviews I see this is just the level of customer service that they provide. Highly recommend!! Thanks again Susan and My Chef!

itself was amazing and savory. Every detail and every request that was asked was received. Susan and her team exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend my chef to anyone!

g through the chaos. To Jess and Dominick – we cannot say thank you enough. The care they showed for every single detail of our day and the care they showed for us personally took our breath away and removed worlds of wedding-stress from our shoulders. We could not have asked for a better team to take care of us for our wedding. Also, our food was phenomenal. From the beginning of our planning process my husband and I knew we wanted a fun menu and that we wanted buffet-style service. We were surprised and delighted to settle on a burger bar (who even knew that was a thing?!) that blew every single one of our guests away. With COVID precautions in place, all of our guests felt safe and were able to enjoy their meal with every detail accounted for. Seriously, look no further than this incredible company for any event you have; you will not be disappointed!!

menu with breakfast items as a highlight and MyChef pulled off a beautiful buffet spread that wowed the guests and tasted phenomenal too. Overall Waldo and the entire company made sure to put the special touches in place to make our food and drink, our tables, and our experience one we will never forget!

y detail-oriented and thought of everything. Ultimately we did not end up going with My Chef but the experience from start to finish was so fantastic that I felt I needed to share with others planning their wedding. Don't hesitate to reach out to them if you need a caterer for your wedding!

ything, helped coordinate the tent rental, made excellent food recommendations, and answered all of our questions. When the tent was being pitched the day before the wedding, he graciously took our phone call on his day off. The day of the wedding, Alex and his team were amazing (Wes, Donna and Florence). They provided wonderful service, were attentative to all of our guests and their needs and helped to make our backyard tent wedding reception a night we would never forget with great food and service. Alex and his team truly made it look like our backyard tent reception was our first plan, and we couldn't be more grateful. We cannot recommend My Chef Catering enough.

tizers were great -- we ran out and wish we had ordered more! I'd definitely recommend My Chef Catering!

My Chef was super communitive and transparent throughout the process. We wish our other wedding vendors were as great as they were. Highly Recommended! :)

tions available. During the tasting, we were able to pick and choose what we liked on their menu (which was difficult considering everything was delicious) and even had the opportunity to adjust recipes/swap around a few ingredients. Our wedding day was flawless and the MyChef team made everything look beautiful. We kept hearing from our guests how polite the waitstaff was and how amazing their meals tasted. I even heard a few "best wedding dinner we've ever experienced" from the guests that wanted to share their experience with us! MyChef was very professional, had great communication and made our wedding day exactly how we wanted it to be. I am completely happy and thrilled to have worked with them and would definitely consider using them again in the future for any events that come along.

y beginning. Our tasting was with Sue. Not only was the food delicious but this was the first time in quite some time that someone had been genuinely excited for us to get married, despite all the challenges that Covid-19 brought. The staff at My Chef were all very friendly and accommodating. They even set aside a tray of appetizers for us which we really appreciated because we did not intend on missing cocktail hour. The food the day of the wedding was absolutely phenomenal and presented very well. We still to this day have family and friends telling us how good the food was and asking where it was catered from. Thank you to Sue and all the staff at My Chef for making our big day that much better! You will not regret booking this company and we look forward to using them again in the future!

e food, everyone was raving about it (we had the sea bass and beef tenderloin....HIGHLY recommend both)!!! Our wedding was at Emerson Creek, on 11/8/2020. If you're looking for a cater, this is THE PLACE to go....ask for Sue! :)

advice and oh my goodness everything was just wonderful. My guests were all raving about the appetizers when I returned from pictures which made me so happy they were all enjoying so much! The dinner was seamless.....service was top notch, I really enjoyed the presentation as well as the entire meal. The bread and salad were both spectacular. We had the chicken and beef duo and the guests especially raved about the chicken oh and also the mashed potatoes were delicious too! It was not at all your typical wedding food - really impressed my husband as well who attends many events at top hotels and restaurants across the country. I would 100% recommend My Chef and hope to use them again.

ng was absolutely top notch. The food is incredible and all of our guests were raving about how delicious it was. (My personal favorite was the bacon wrapped dates - still drooling over them) Not only was the food amazing but the communication with Sue throughout the entire wedding process was so helpful, she made wedding planning during a global pandemic so much easier. We will be forever grateful for her and so glad we used My Chef Catering for our wedding! You should too!

e with many changes. She had great suggestions but also listened carefully to our preferences. The food was excellent as was the staff. They were unobtrusive and attentive. Our wedding planner had high praise for My Chef. Would definitely highly recommend.

to worry. Only good things to say and the appetizers especially were phenomenal

th service, timing, and set everything up perfectly. Truly a great vendor!!

licious. The crew was extremely kind and very efficient with the clean up. I will definitely be using My Chef catering again! Thank you!

y had the best food by far! Throughout the entire planning process, they were responsive and extremely personable. When we had to reschedule our wedding from May to July due to COVID, they never changed their demeanor. Every person we interacted with was a class act. They work well with so many Chicagoland venues and our venue specifically noted My Chef at the top of their list. Waldo handled all of the communication between us and our venue, and was extremely knowledgeable about the current COVID guidelines. When our wedding day finally came, we never got tired of the compliments from guests of the reception setup, food, and décor. We wanted to go with a more nontraditional setup and Waldo offered tons of feedback and worked with us for everything. "No" isn't in their vocabulary so if there's something you want to do, they'll make it happen or offer feedback on what else could work. We even brought in a Portillo's cake and they dressed it up for the cake cutting like one of their own. We couldn't have asked for a better catering company to work with, especially with the chaos of a 2020 wedding, and HIGHLY recommend My Chef for any wedding or event you're planning.

and passion that she exhibits really shows through in the quality of food and professionalism of her staff. THANK YOU!!

make you feel special. She has a very warm, caring, and welcoming personality. She was super easy to talk to and work with from beginning to end. From the tasting, we already felt like she really cared. She listened to our needs and opinions and didn't have any issues working with us to make everything perfect for our day. She was very accommodating to our needs. During and after the wedding, everybody talked about how they loved the food. YES! THEIR FOOD IS GOOD! We had a buffet setting, and some people even went back for seconds. The service was great! Everything was great! What we appreciate the most was, she personally kept coming to our table to check on everything, and made sure we had everything we needed. We couldn't have asked for a better catering company. I highly recommend them.

There was no doubt in my mind that our night would be nothing short of amazing. Sue and the My Chef team not only catered an exceptional night but had outstanding customer service and kind staff who went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. Since our wedding, we have received countess compliments from our guests in regards to how delicious the food was, efficiency of the plated meals and the kind demeanor the My Chef staff displayed. I highly recommend Sue and the My Chef staff to cater your wedding!!

a change in the menu a couple weeks after the tasting and that was absolutely no problem. The table settings were beautiful. I felt like Chloe really spent time thinking about the details. A slight adjustment to the place settings was make so that the garland running down the middle of the table would not be too crowded. When you put SO MUCH time, money and energy into planning a wedding, you really do want a great caterer. MY CHEF definitely lived up to its reputation for us!

tality received from the staff. I would recommend them to anyone planning a special event.

redible both leading up to the wedding and the day off. Sue was great to work with and she treated us like family. She cared about every detail from the food to the linens on the table. The staff the day of was also wonderful. We chose buffet style and they kept the line moving quickly and everyone had more than enough food. They worked with us to provide a couple custom changes as well. We would highly recommend them to anyone!

speechless. Yes, we picked the linens and our simple 3-pillar candle décor at the linens show so it’s not like we were surprised by what was set up, but it just looked SO beautiful. They truly do an amazing job. We did have some communications issues due to our contact going on maternity leave and then not returning (this was some 3 weeks before our wedding), so there were minor delays in communicating with regards to our final payment and just final adjustments (that should have been made before our contact went on maternity leave honestly), but the person that took over handled everything in the most professional , amazing way. Despite those unexpected issues, everything was still handled to our absolute satisfaction (beyond that, actually). MyChef is truly great at what they do, the food is amazing (the apps were honestly to die for), and the staff was so wonderful. 0 regrets here!

everal guests made a point to tell us this was the best wedding dinner they’d ever had. Our only concern was that in the weeks leading up to the wedding, we had several communication issues with our consultant. These included delayed responses to time sensitive emails, lack of sufficient detail in answer to our questions, and errors in detail. This left us feeling stressed leading up to the wedding. However, in the initial planning stages and on the day of the wedding, both the food and the service were excellent! As our issues seemed unusual and resolved themselves, we would highly recommend working with My Chef!

We also appreciated how fast MyChef employees would respond to our emails throughout the planning process. Great food and great service!

ies, vegan, and children plates. Our guests raved about the food and the "show" of the staff for the head table. Would highly recommend for individuals planning their special day. :)

the hors d'oeuvres! We highly recommend My Chef and could not have asked for a better catering company to help make our special day that much better.

commented on how great the food was and how accommodating the staff was at the wedding too. From the linens to the delicious food, everything was more than perfect for our big day. I wish I could give them 1,000 stars!!! Do not even hesitate for a minute on booking them, just do it! You will not regret it one bit. My husband and I were so happy with MyChef we are using them for any kind of catering needs in the future!! Absolutely love them!

r-the-top delicious and they accommodated any special needs that we had. Jessica was wonderful to work with and was on top of every single detail the night of our wedding. I highly recommend this top notch catering company!!

ade sure everything was perfect on the day of. All of the food was so delicious it was hard to choose a menu and the sweets were amazing. Jessica and Stephanie did a great job and were so helpful and so nice even when I changed my mind multiple times in a day.

ositive experience working with her, and she was on top of everything. Our tasting was very enjoyable as well. We had to add on an extra person to our wedding last minute, and Sue took care of it with no questions asked. The food was fantastic and so was the presentation. Cannot thank the My Chef team enough!!

dication, and overall efficiency of Susan Jacobs and the My Chef catering team from start to finish. We absolutely loved our tasting experience with Susan and all of the delicious variety of foods we sampled. We received many compliments from our wedding guests as well! I highly recommend this team for catering your event. Don't forget to ask about the yummy bruschetta tray! :)

ed at Ovation in Chicago and Stephanie put all my nerves at east prior to our wedding, answering all my anxious-bride emails/questions kindly and promptly. In addition to the fabulous food (all of our guests raved about how delicious our hors d’oeuvres and plated dinners were), Stephanie and her staff single-handedly flipped our ceremony/dinning area in only an hours time and it was STUNNING. I am not exaggerating when I say that Stephanie and the My Chef team executed my dream wedding vision and made me the happiest bride on our special day. As if all of this were not enough, the My Chef staff were all incredibly professional and the service was impeccable (many guests noted that the servers all dropped the plates at the exact same time (like in the movies!) and it looked amazing). Lastly, in addition to making sure the dinning room looked stunning, My Chef also provided beautiful extra touches that only elevated the intimacy and class of our wedding. We are so grateful we chose My Chef and plan on using them again for smaller events in the future; I only hope that Stephanie will be kind enough to be our coordinator again! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

icious! They made sure everything was set up exactly how I had envisioned and were there to ensure that the event ran smoothly. They went above and beyond and I am so happy! I will be recommending them to all of my friends and family, and will definitely use them for future events.

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f staff. Sue’s personality was the best to work with and never once blinked at the multiple changes made throughout the process. She consistently kept connecting the final product throughout each discussion. The attention to detail that Sue represented was outstanding…from the selection of the apps, dual entrée, to the late-night snack. Most importantly, Sue provided such personal attention to details and choices made such as the plates and silverware, the folded napkins, linens covering the tables/highboys to the desert table. We are delighted to thank you for managing the dinner & reception so successfully. From the start to the finish it ran smooth and we found you, your staff courteous, welcoming and responsive. All of our guest without exception were full of compliments about the total food service My Chef catering provided us. Thank you for all your support and commitment to our day.

eception seven years ago and from the first time we emailed and met for a tasting it felt like a warm family reunion. Sue and her staff made choosing the hors d'oeuvres and entrees a fun experience - everything was delicious! The timing of our wedding wasn't convenient for us to pick our linens at one of Emerson Creek's Bridal Shows, but Sue made time especially for us to visit the office to help us with through the process. She was timely and responsive with all of the dietary restrictions, allergy accommodations and any last minute changes that were needed. Our guests were glowing about how incredible their meals were. Thank you so much to everyone at My Chef who made our wedding reception such an amazing evening. I cannot emphasize enough how pleased others will be with their service.

not like chocolate. They have a great eye for detail!