Paramount Events

and we knew with her, that things would be taken care of. We had our tasting about one year out from our day, and still talk about what a great experience that was. It really set the tone with Paramount and got us excited for our wedding reception. Their food is fresh, creative, and vibrant. Their food presentation is trendy yet upscale. There were so many options to choose from – each one better than the next. On our wedding day, Rachel and her team were attentive to us and ensured everything about dinner service went off seamlessly. Our guests are still commenting about how delicious everything was! True professionals all around. Would definitely recommend TPG!

id stations for our wedding and the Italian and Mexican options that were served were such a hit), but their staff was amazing. My mom couldn’t stop commenting all night, and still comments, that the staff was so attentive and helpful on the wedding day - they made everything run perfectly and smoothly. If we could persuade any couple planning their wedding to select a vendor, Paramount is the one. Great food and wonderful staff, we can’t thank them enough!

hrilled and happy we did because she made the whole process so easy for us before the big day. On the wedding day they provided impeccable service, we received so many compliments about the servers and catering team, and honestly they were awesome! They had big smiles on their faces, they were well trained, looked professional, and were overall just super nice and accommodating to everyone. The food was unbelievable, we were told by so many people that it was the best wedding food they've ever had. The beef was tender, chicken was juicy, and the vegetarian dish was hearty and an actual meal! Cocktail hour apps were well done and passed on cute trays. The bartenders were quick and provided excellent service as well. They truly helped make our day so special and memorable. We cannot recommend Rachel and the whole Paramount Team enough! We hope to use them for other big life events in the future because we know they will do a great job!

y. The food was incredible across the board and we got so many compliments from our guests! The Paramount team was great to work with and left us feeling confident that our wedding was in capable hands. Highly recommend!

ey were professional, kind, and prompt to respond to emails, etc. Would 10/10 recommend!

TIONAL, our guests kept telling us it was the best wedding food they have ever had. We even hosted our wedding shower at Eden and it was amazing! Our guests also all raved about the service! Their staff is impeccable!!! Thank you to everyone at Paramount and Eden, especially Rachel who was with us during the entire process. Rachel was professional, knowledgeable, but most importantly SO patient with us during the entire process. She was so easy to work with and flexible and accommodating. I cannot thank the entire team enough for making our wedding so memorable and for making us and all of our guests feel like royalty.

They even made us a plate of Hors D’oeuvres to make sure we were eating. We had so many compliments on the venue and food! The food was too delicious. Every course hit the spot!

oughout the night, and no other caterer could compare. Over the months of planning, Paramount Events was extremely open-minded to new requests (thank you Rachel), continued to outdo themselves with the creatively of the menu, and went above and beyond on the wedding day itself. I am still having guests call me about how delicious our food was!

f service. Paramount Group was the only caterer that we needed to have a tasting with. My guests raved about the food and the homemade olive bread is something that I will crave for years to come. Susannah and her team were actually happy to be working and enjoyed serving our guests until 2am! I was told by my guests that they did not have to wait for drinks and that they had two plates of food. Complete success.

dating with that as well!! Thank you so much Paramount!!

ould be absolutely amazing! We ended up doing a few different food stations and each one was better than the last. All of our guests commented on how great every piece of food was and wished they could take some home with them. The staff at the event was so wonderful to work with and truly made our wedding an unforgettable event!

edding (Chicago hot dogs and tacos) were also a huge hit! Susannah was amazing at coordinating everything, and we couldn’t be more grateful for all that they did to set up and provide our guests with an unforgettable night!

we were so excited for the big day after that. The food on the night of the wedding was exactly the way we remembered the tasting! We got so many compliments of how great it was! Our personal server for the night was amazing! She was always there with a fresh drink and making sure we had everything we needed. We cannot recommend enough how great it was to work with Paramount Events!

and I am happy to add to future customers that might do the same. It is such a long, strenuous process to choose your wedding vendors, and it is ultimately worth it when you choose the right ones. As is being realized, you no longer necessarily need a "wedding planner" when you can find a company like Paramount to coordinate your event as your caterer. When they work in conjunction with your venue so seamlessly, you have all the coordination you need and more. Specifically, we worked with Emily Yao at Paramount for our recent wedding at the Newberry Library. She basically took on the role of planning in terms of the endless questions she responded to and issues she helped us with leading up to our big day. I make it sound simple, but when you are brand new to planning and looking for help over the months leading up to your wedding, you will be so grateful to work with such a qualified company. We realized early on that any surcharge you might consider with Paramount is coming from the insane quality of service you are about to receive. Emily and her team quite simply made our wedding perfect. As a Type A planner myself, I worried about placement of items on tables, the dishware we were using, and so much more; but needless to say I put my trust in their hands and I was so greatly rewarded. We had a complicated turnover from cocktail hour and specifics for seating arrangements and gifts for guests... not only did Emily never second guess anything, she responded with assurance that she could complete it all with ease. And she DID! Most importantly, we walked into our wedding promising ourselves that food and service were the most important parts of our day. We love enjoying a wonderful dinner and drinks as well as good service; and that is sometimes the last thing you think you will receive at a wedding. Not only have we already received endless praise from our guests for the quality of food, but the "army of servers" that came out to serve the meals left me feeling so overjoyed with everything I envisioned in terms of quality of service at my wedding. Emily was there every step of the way to assure us that everything would be perfect, I never worried and it was worth every dollar we spent. Endless thanks to Paramount, Emily and her team the day of our wedding! I can only hope I find a reason to cater another event and use Emily and Paramount again. Thank you for your exemplary service and a flawless evening!

y' reputation that Paramount has. They did not disappoint upon serving 200 people on the day of our wedding. Multiple people commented on the appetizers and dinner - both about the quality of food and the quality/speed of service. We've attended multiple weddings over the past few years ourselves, and Paramount was by far the best caterer.

she really saved us after an another caterer fell through. She went above and beyond with providing recommendations on a variety of topics including creating the table layout. Emily is a great communicator and very detailed, and we felt confident that we were in good hands throughout the entire process. We purchased alcohol from Binny's and the Paramount bartenders did an incredible job of quickly chilling the wine and beer, as well as mixing our signature cocktail. Every aspect of the service was top notch. The most difficult part was narrowing down the food choices. Their selection of hor d'oeurves and entree's are all, as Gordon Ramsay says, showstoppers! All of our guests raved about the food, and Paramount did an incredible job of accommodating guests who had allergies or were gluten-free. We would strongly recommend Paramount for any event and are so thankful for Emily.

night of dancing and celebration. The servers were all very gracious and attentive to everyone's needs. We had a personal attendant who took great care of us so we were well fed throughout the evening. The late night snacks were a huge hit! Guests loved the mini Chicago dogs the best. It was the perfect little snack at the end of the night. Emily was very accommodating and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. She listened to all my questions and concerned and had a solution for everything. She worked very well with the other people in charge of the venue and the entire night went by smoothly. I cannot recommend them enough for their professionalism and passion for food.

about our wedding day! Not only was The Lakewood the perfect venue for our wedding but everyone was so easy to work with in helping vision come to life. Which was crazy because we planned our big day in only 3 weeks. Yes, you read that correctly… we had 3 weeks to re-plan our wedding because of the hurricanes that swept the Caribbean. When we saw the news of the hurricane hitting St. Thomas we knew our destination nuptials could be in trouble. The first hurricane hit on a Wednesday, that Thursday I was calling a bunch of venues explaining our story. Friday that same week, we met with Emily Yao, toured the space (we only cried a little), and had a new venue! Soon after that, everything seemed to magically fall into place thanks to Emily, Paramount Events and our new and beautiful venue The Lakewood. Emily and her team made our wedding day not only happen but helped us with special menu items and came up with a “in the round” type ceremony, worked with our vision of two long tables for reception, and helped with keeping that intimate wedding (75 guests) we had been planning for over a year. We can only imagine what would have happened if we had a whole year to work with Emily and her team. We are forever thankful to them and would highly recommend the venue for a wedding! The Venue: With a space to get ready for both sides of the bridal party, amble space for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception this blank white canvas is truly the perfect place for any bride/groom looking to create a unique vibe and fun atmosphere for their guests. The Lakewood is mold-able for any event you are hosting. For us, we wanted to keep things indoors but have that outdoor feel so we added lots of greenery to help the space come to life! The Food: The food is AMAZING. Since we had less than 3 weeks to plan, we just had to trust the items we were choosing would be tasty and boy were they good - from the appetizers to our main courses to the late night Chicago style hot dogs! One of the happiest moments though was seeing our cake. We hadn’t put much thought into it but sent Emily an inspiration photo and… we must say… the cake was truly inspired and our cake topper looked perfect on top of that cake.

many compliments on how delicious everything was. Our coordinator, Rachel, was lovely to work with and made everything flow smoothly down to the very last detail. I highly recommend Paramount!

re Paramount Events staff and all of the time and energy they put into making our wedding so special. The staff displays a level of professionalism and attention to detail which we found from no other vendor in the Chicagoland area. Prior to our wedding Paramount assisted us with possible venues selections, creating a menu to meet our needs and entertainment options as well. At the wedding reception the entire Paramount staff was more than helpful and ensured that all of our needs were met. They made the entire experience run as smoothly as possible which allowed us to truly enjoy the wedding since we knew we were in such good hands. We would like to especially thank Paramount Sales Manager, Emily Yoa, for her tireless work and dedication to helping our day turn out as perfectly as possible. I highly recommend Paramount Events to assist you with your future celebrations and know that we will use their services in the future.

and responsive to my (many) emails and questions. The food was delicious! We did passed appetizers, desserts, and a late night food station. Our guests raved about the mac n cheese grilled cheese sandwiches and pretzels with cheese. Highly recommend Paramount for your wedding (or any) celebration!

ere offered were great and our guests were amazed by the quality of the food !! Great job again and we would definitely recommend using Paramount for your upcoming events

ing meal to fully embody this idea. Paramount created the most stunning and delicious family-style meal for our winter wedding in Chicago. We got to know our team and they took even the most simple stories we shared with them and turned them into the most amazing meal of our lives. People have still not stopped talking about the food - from appetizers to dessert. Paramount created an incredible experience that absolutely embodied everything we were looking fro. Their dedication to sustainability, commitment to taking care of their team, attention to detail, and true gift for curating an exceptional gastronomic experience is unmatched, not just in Chicago, but nationally. Not only that - but they are incredible to work with! They indulged our every whim, creating a seamless experience for our guests. I could not recommend them more highly!