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Sweet Baby Ray's Catering

Sweet Baby Ray's Catering

Wood Dale, IL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 17 Reviews
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    Hedy Sent on 08/30/2023
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    Fantastic service and incredible food!!

    We used SBR for our wedding and we cannot recommend them more! We mostly worked with Lauren but she went on maternity leave a couple weeks before the wedding, which made me a little scared but Sara organized everything extremely well. She was super responsive and helpful. On the day itself we had Sue as our coordinator and she was fantastic. Big shout-out to Sue!! The food was delicious and all of our guests were raving about it. The service was incredible. Overall highly recommend SBR!!
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    Lizzie B. Sent on 06/28/2022
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    Can’t wait to use SBR again!!

    My wedding was just a few weeks ago and I could not be any happier with the caterer we chose! My husband and I really wanted a casual menu when it came to the food that would be served at our wedding. We kept searching for that specific caterer that had the best of all the foods we love! Sweet Baby Rays was on a referral sheet from our venue. After reviewing the menu, we worked with Lauren M. We had several food stations that our guests absolutely LOVED! 10/10 amazing - detail oriented, flexible, great response time!! We loved working with her and Sweet Baby Rays. We can’t wait to work with them again!!
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    Jaclyn F. Sent on 10/27/2020
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    Delicious, Amazing Value, and a true partner to work with!

    We had such a great experience working with the SBR catering team to cater our wedding! My husband and I wanted something more unique than the traditional wedding food, but for it to still feel upscale, well presented, and thought out. SBR team delivered on that and more! 

    What made them Great:Throughout the process of planning a meal tailored to us, and choosing table decor, SBR was conscious of our budget, never pressuring us with upsells and truly wanting to deliver on our vision while keeping us financially comfortable. 

    Creative thinking! Catering a large meal during covid times required some out of the box thinking. The team provided a few options on how to make our guests feel safe without losing the elegant dinner party vibe we were going for. The serving style they suggested and communicated to their staff was even more seamless than what we originally planned. 

    Lastly, and most importantly, the food!! We had countless people come up to us saying it was the most delicious and unique food they've had at a wedding. The service team was also incredible with offering our guests second servings (or thirds!).

    We absolutely would refer SBR catering to anyone planning a large scale event and look forward to working with them again in the future! 
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    Brooke T. Sent on 09/05/2020
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    Just wow!!

    If you’re considering SBR for your catering for your wedding, hire them! We were directed to their team by our venue, and were looking for a more casual meal for our wedding. Our tasting was great, the prices were reasonable, and the food was oh so yummy. They were able to accommodate the menu to meet all our needs, and made us feel so comfortable in our choice. When Covid hit, we didn’t know what or how to go about planning for a completely different wedding than we had originally planned. SBR and their whole team really stepped up, being so flexible, and making about a million changes to our plan in a short time span. They really worked hard to make sure that we had a meal that was to die for, in a safe and responsible way. So many guests said the food was the best wedding food ever, and I definitely agree. Every server, bartender, and coordinator we worked with was incredible. Special shout out to Mike, who worked so much magic for us - and made the last couple months of wedding
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    Taryn S. Sent on 10/05/2020
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    Not a single complaint!

    Their team did a wonderful job. They took care of everything and made our day a huge success. Our guests loved the food! The decor was lovely. And the staff was thoughtful, thorough, and efficient.
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    Galina Sent on 10/29/2019
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    Sublime food, fantastic service, great value

    We felt that finding a great caterer is one of the most important things to make our guests happy. We wanted the food to taste great and the service to be seamless, and of course for a reasonable price, and this caterer was a great choice, they exceeded all our expectations and created an unforgettable experience.

    They were easy to communicate with, their Business Development Manager Klar Washkowiak helped us tailor the proposal to meet all of our needs and requests, answered all our questions in details so we had a full picture of how everything is going to be. Sweet Baby Ray’s have a wide variety of dinner options and meals, we ended up choosing “I do” barbecue package.

    The food quality deserves a special mention, it was fantastic, hors d'oeuvres and different barbecue options and desserts, we wish we had more time for eating! We had a couple of vegetarians among our guests and in our menu we included jack fruit bbq option. It was a blast, many people were amazed by the creativity and flavor of this dish, and kept getting more and more. Everyone was so full and happy in the end of the evening! And our guests still keep bringing up how everything was delicious!

    We decided to do buffet style but the service was so fantastic, we were just blown away. It felt like a sit-down dinner, the staff did an amazing job and took care of each and every guest, they were so nice and friendly, everyone fell in love with them. Sweet Baby Ray’s took care of every little detail and created an unforgettable reception dinner experience, all we had to do is just reach out.
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    Kristin Sent on 10/29/2019
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    Great Food with a Personal Touch

    I am so glad we choose SBR/True Cuisine as our full service caterer. From our first meeting with our coordinator to the day of our wedding we were confident that our guests were going to love our food and decorations! We received nothing but positive comments about the food and the ambience that they caterer provided.
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    Michelle Sent on 09/07/2019
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    Great experience, awesome food!

    The team at Sweet Baby Ray’s did an incredible job. The staff couldn’t have been nicer and Lauren was extremely patient and responsive with my (many) questions. Even when we had to add/change things, she totally set me at ease and was very accommodating. People were so happy to have BBQ at our wedding and they did a flawless job with all the details and coordinating. Highly recommended!
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    Lindsey Sent on 08/24/2018
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    I could not more highly recommend this catering service or Mallory, their Catering and Event Consultant! The food was excellent and the presentation was beautiful. There was not a person at the reception who did not rave about the food. They also supplied the bartenders and servers, who were just top notch as well! You are invited to a tasting prior to the event to decide on your menu. You sit and see what your table scape will look like. There are no suprises and you have full control and help up to the end! It is a wonderful experience!
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    Sue and Sweet Baby Ray's was the perfect combination for our wedding dinner. We continue to hear rave reviews about the combination of the great BBQ (pulled chicken and of course pork) and the Green Chili Mac, complimented with your excellent Corn Bread. Sweet Baby Ray's is easy to work with for the perfect menu; excellent attention to detail and Sue brought with her a young lady that was perfect when serving our guests. We highly recommend Sweet Baby Rays for not only catering but a great place to have wonderful food any day of the week. Mr. & Mrs. Q.
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    Lindsay Sent on 12/31/2015
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    Can I just say that people are still talking about the food from our wedding months later? We are big bbq fans and knew we wanted to do BBQ for our wedding, so clearly our paths led us to Sweet Baby Rays. The tasting was amazing and we were so pumped but thought there is no way the food on day of would taste like it did for the smaller tasting. Boy were we wrong! The food was absolutely to die for - I just wish I would have eaten more there! Sandra worked with us the entire time and we couldn't have asked for a better person - she is so knowledgable about all things wedding, and helped us really sort out some kinks and questions ahead of time which made the day-of presentation so smooth and without any issues! She was incredibly responsive via email and answered my, no joke, thousands of questions along the way. The other real benefit is that they are connected with True Cuisine so that our cocktail hour was not BBQ themed per se and you had your selection of all other goodies you could choose that come with the benefits of a full catering service! They were phenomenal and I salivate just thinking about the food!
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    Candace Sent on 06/29/2014
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    We worked with SBR for our catering needs. We had our reception at Hoosier Grove Barn in Streamwood. HGB has a little different set up than your normal banquet. Sandra put us at ease the moment we met her. The tasting was wonderful. Sandra handled the food, dish/glass rental, and staff for our reception. This allowed us to enjoy our reception that much more. The SBR/True Cuisine has a wide variety of food choices and has something for everyone. We received rave reviews regarding our food, our guests loved it!!!!!
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    First of all for those looking at SBR / True Cuisine- your guests will RAVE about FOOD for Months!

    My family & myself cannot say enough good things about Sweet Baby Rays / True Cuisine.

    My wedding ceremony was in Sonoma, CA and had a Reception in the Chicago Area at my parents backyard (they have a huge piece of property with a pond so it was really pretty). To be honest when my wedding planner suggested Sweet Baby Rays I was a bit nervous it would be too backyard-ish hoe-down BBQ/ typical Memorial Day weekend BBQ... but then we did the food tasting.... and it was soooo good! I actually didn't even know that SBR had a separate division that did the catering... and we tried some fancy items! I felt really bad that I had thought that! Sandra is amazing and even worked with their chef's to make more custom items for our menu to make sure the food and event was a nice wedding reception, but still with the BBQ flair. It even rained the day of our even and she was perfectly on top of everything and organized. Their staff was also so extremely nice & professional. I highly suggest SBR / Ture Cuisine for your next catered event of any type!
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    Sweet Baby Rays was amazing. My husband and I were on a tight budget but we still wanted to have great food and SBRBBQ was the way to go. Sandra worked with us long distance and she was so helpful and responsive and met all of our needs. The food was the comfort style we wanted and all of our guests loved it, we even got to eat and it was great. The best part was the fantastic service for an affordable price. Our stomachs and wallets were happy. Definitely recommend if you are in the Chicago area and looking for bbq for your wedding. They also have another branch of catering that is more of the traditional gourmet type wedding food. That wasn't our style but I'm sure it is just as good.
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    Brittany Sent on 07/24/2016
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    Alison Sousa was our coordinator and did a fantastic job. She helped us from start to finish and even acted as a day-of coordinator, which was a huge bonus for us. The food was delicious and we received many compliments regarding it. Additionally, we did a buffet, which I was a tad nervous about the presentation and efficiency of getting guests through the line, but it was great. The presentation was very chic and the servers moved our guests through the line very speedy. Our overall experience with Alison was nothing less than perfect, but the reason for the non-5 star review is due to a few snags we had during our reception where the responsibility fell our on Event Manager. We had alcohol reserved for specific people, but it ended up being served to everyone - huge problem. The second issue occurred after our wedding when the Event Manager did not take our wedding cupcake tower after being given instructions to do so, ultimately, the cupcake tower has not been found.
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    Melissa N. Sent on 01/12/2024
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    Book them!!!!!

    Our event was taken to a whole new level of deliciousness, courtesy of Sweet Baby Ray's Catering. From start to finish, their culinary expertise delivered a feast that exceeded all expectations.

    The menu was a symphony of flavors, showcasing the signature taste that Sweet Baby Ray's is renowned for. Each dish was a culinary masterpiece, leaving our guests raving about the exceptional taste and quality.

    The professional and friendly staff at Sweet Baby Ray's Catering added an extra layer of excellence to the entire experience. Their attention to detail, prompt service, and genuine enthusiasm for ensuring our event was a success did not go unnoticed.

    Sweet Baby Ray's Catering went above and beyond in accommodating special dietary requests, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction that sets them apart. The seamless coordination with our event team showcased their professionalism and contributed to the overall success of the occasion.

    Our heartfelt thanks to Sweet Baby Ray's Catering for turning our event into a flavorful celebration. If you're in search of top-notch catering that not only meets but surpasses expectations, Sweet Baby Ray's is the way to go. Highly recommended for a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds singing!
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    Christine Sent on 05/01/2019
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    Amazing Food

    Our main focus on our wedding was food, and everyone was so impressed by our selection. We wanted a latin themed wedding so the cook came up with a special Cuban flare dinner for us and everyone loved it.
    Unfortunately the girl we met with in the beginning we loved quit, so we had another point person but she was amazing too-- especially when I was having a break down about April weather and options for moving everything. She really made me feel better and was almost a mini-planner with me.
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