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Natalia H. Sent on 05/13/20245 out of 5 rating
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Delicious and Memorable
My husband and I chose The Caterist as the caterer for our wedding reception and we couldn't be more pleased. From the very beginning with our tasting, Erin from their team was incredibly responsive to our questions and concerns and so easy to work with. On the day of the wedding, the servers and bartenders were all friendly and helpful. Now the important part: the food was amazing. So many guests at our wedding came up to us raving about the food. Entrees were well seasoned and the portions were generous, and the desserts on our dessert table were also very tasty, with a lot of variety. Overall, would definitely recommend working with the Caterist for your wedding!My husband and I chose The Caterist as the caterer for our wedding reception and we couldn't be more pleased. From the very beginning with our tasting, Erin from their team was incredibly responsive to our questions and concerns and so easy to work with. On the day of the wedding, the servers and bartenders were all friendly and helpful. Now the important part: the food was amazing. So many guests at our wedding came up to us raving about the food. Entrees were well seasoned and the portions were generous, and the desserts on our dessert table were also very tasty, with a lot of variety. Overall, would definitely recommend working with the Caterist for your wedding! -
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Corey Z. Sent on 12/18/20235 out of 5 rating
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Perfect Winter Wedding Catering
We recently worked with The Caterist at our wedding and we had a very good experience! Being a winter wedding we were looking for food options for a cozy, holiday experience. We were very impressed by their food selection and even more impressed by the quality of the food during our tasting. They had everything we needed as well for tableware with multiple styles to choose from. During our planning process, they were very knowledgeable, communicative, and prompt, even helping us with things we didn't know about. The day of, their service was impeccable and they received praise from just about everyone who attending. I would highly recommend The Caterist!We recently worked with The Caterist at our wedding and we had a very good experience! Being a winter wedding we were looking for food options for a cozy, holiday experience. We were very impressed by their food selection and even more impressed by the quality of the food during our tasting. They had everything we needed as well for tableware with multiple styles to choose from. During our planning process, they were very knowledgeable, communicative, and prompt, even helping us with things we didn't know about. The day of, their service was impeccable and they received praise from just about everyone who attending. I would highly recommend The Caterist! -
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Sam M. Sent on 01/19/20225 out of 5 rating
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delicious and such a pleasure
I am SO glad to have found The Caterist when I did. As a Food Specialist at my YMCA I am in charge of ordering meals for our staff trainings and I wanted something different than your average staff meals. The meals we received were delicious!! I was blessed with working with Cristina, she was such a pleasure!! They were able to work with our budget and dietary restrictions! PLUS we had two locations for delivery and their delivery crew were so great, handled everything with such care straight out of the hotboxes!!
We will DEFINITELY be working with them again!
Thank you very much!I am SO glad to have found The Caterist when I did. As a Food Specialist at my YMCA I am in charge of ordering meals for our staff trainings and I wanted something different than your average staff meals. The meals we received were delicious!! I was blessed with working with Cristina, she was such a pleasure!! They were able to work with our budget and dietary restrictions! PLUS we had two locations for delivery and their delivery crew were so great, handled everything with such care straight out of the hotboxes!!
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Cristina D. Sent on 06/28/20225 out of 5 rating
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Incredible experience with The Caterist!
When looking for catering for our backyard wedding, we wanted something fun and delicious yet approachable for a varied crowd. We reached out to The Caterist, and were blown away from the first interaction with Cristina. She was so kind, and Ana was absolutely incredible to work with. She answered our many questions, suggested various options, held a wonderful tasting for two of our dear friends (we don't live in state) and designed a beautiful table setting for the day. And, of course, the food was delicious. Our guests raved about the menu and gelato bar!When looking for catering for our backyard wedding, we wanted something fun and delicious yet approachable for a varied crowd. We reached out to The Caterist, and were blown away from the first interaction with Cristina. She was so kind, and Ana was absolutely incredible to work with. She answered our many questions, suggested various options, held a wonderful tasting for two of our dear friends (we don't live in state) and designed a beautiful table setting for the day. And, of course, the food was delicious. Our guests raved about the menu and gelato bar! -
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Charles C. Sent on 10/27/20215 out of 5 rating
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Dream Catering Company
My husband and I decided on the Caterist in February, 2020 for an August 2020 wedding.
Due to the pandemic, we had to reschedule our wedding twice (for an October 2021 date) but the team at the Caterist were amazing in assisting us with rescheduling our wedding celebration, helping us choose options that were "Covid Protocols Friendly" (no easy feat in this day and age), setting up a plan and asking all the right questions on things that we didn't even think about, and being as flexible as possible all while doing this completely virtual/over zoom. Not an easy feat at all but this team definitely handled it perfectly.
We didn't know how good the food was until the day of the party (we couldn't do a tasting) but we had nothing to fear - the choices we made (the red line of some of Chicagos more famous offerings and the taco bar - highly recommend both!) was outstanding and our guests said it was some of the best food they had had at a wedding celebration.
We had more than enough food for our 100 guests. It was a perfect combination of wedding chic meets backyard family reunion (which was the vibe we wanted after 18 months of a pandemic).
We had an issue that we didn't order enough booze/our guests drank more than we thought they would but the onsite team took care of it by heading out to a grocery store and getting more! Honestly - they were rockstars and their efforts allowed me and our guests to continue partying on.
The bartenders and servers were amazing. Our guests remarked about how fast and friendly the entire team was.
We didn't have one issue/complaint at all with this team, which I know is rare.
Highly recommend for weddings and parties in Chicago! We would definitely use again for any events.My husband and I decided on the Caterist in February, 2020 for an August 2020 wedding.
Due to the pandemic, we had to reschedule our wedding twice (for an October 2021 date) but the team at the Caterist were amazing in assisting us with rescheduling our wedding celebration, helping us choose options that were "Covid Protocols Friendly" (no easy feat in this day and age), setting up a plan and asking all the right questions on things that we didn't even think about, and being as flexible as possible all while doing this completely virtual/over zoom. Not an easy feat at all but this team definitely handled it perfectly.
We didn't know how good the food was until the day of the party (we couldn't do a tasting) but we had nothing to fear - the choices we made (the red line of some of Chicagos more famous offerings and the taco bar - highly recommend both!) was outstanding and our guests said it was some of the best food they had had at a wedding celebration.
We had more than enough food for our 100 guests. It was a perfect combination of wedding chic meets backyard family reunion (which was the vibe we wanted after 18 months of a pandemic).
We had an issue that we didn't order enough booze/our guests drank more than we thought they would but the onsite team took care of it by heading out to a grocery store and getting more! Honestly - they were rockstars and their efforts allowed me and our guests to continue partying on.
The bartenders and servers were amazing. Our guests remarked about how fast and friendly the entire team was.
We didn't have one issue/complaint at all with this team, which I know is rare.
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Samantha N. Sent on 09/30/20215 out of 5 rating
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MVPs of our wedding
They are truely the best. We choose the Caterist for our wedding and I could not have been more thrilled by the experience. Weeks after the fact, people are still raving about the food. Every bite was delicious! Not only that but their wait staff was very friendly and were extremely diligent the entire night. The real reason to go with the Caterist however is the planning. I mostly worked with Erin and she was consistently on top of her game. She remembered every detail from our food to our tablescape to the schedule for the day. I had a very specific look for our wedding and Erin not only listened to what I wanted but also contributed ideas to make it even better! And she was so quick to respond to emails!! We almost always received an email immediately or first thing on the next business day (they are also very transparent about when their office hours are so you do not think they are not responding.) They we're also very receptive to our ideas. They always found a way to say yes to our vision. We are so lucky to have found them. It was an amazing experience from start to finish. You have no reason to not go with them.They are truely the best. We choose the Caterist for our wedding and I could not have been more thrilled by the experience. Weeks after the fact, people are still raving about the food. Every bite was delicious! Not only that but their wait staff was very friendly and were extremely diligent the entire night. The real reason to go with the Caterist however is the planning. I mostly worked with Erin and she was consistently on top of her game. She remembered every detail from our food to our tablescape to the schedule for the day. I had a very specific look for our wedding and Erin not only listened to what I wanted but also contributed ideas to make it even better! And she was so quick to respond to emails!! We almost always received an email immediately or first thing on the next business day (they are also very transparent about when their office hours are so you do not think they are not responding.) They we're also very receptive to our ideas. They always found a way to say yes to our vision. We are so lucky to have found them. It was an amazing experience from start to finish. You have no reason to not go with them. -
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Sam G. Sent on 09/02/20205 out of 5 rating
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Great Food and Wonderful Team
We primarily worked with Erin and she was so helpful from our first interaction. Our wedding was at Room 1520 in Chicago. Our tasting was a great experience and allowed us to get a complete review of options. The food was fantastic and exactly what we hoped for. Due to COVID we had to postpone, but Erin was flexible throughout this process. She was able to accommodate all of our requests and keep our group feeling safe. The food and service were all that we could have hoped for!We primarily worked with Erin and she was so helpful from our first interaction. Our wedding was at Room 1520 in Chicago. Our tasting was a great experience and allowed us to get a complete review of options. The food was fantastic and exactly what we hoped for. Due to COVID we had to postpone, but Erin was flexible throughout this process. She was able to accommodate all of our requests and keep our group feeling safe. The food and service were all that we could have hoped for! -
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Ryan D. Sent on 11/20/20215 out of 5 rating
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Just trust them
From the moment we did our tasting with Ana, we knew we had the right caterer. They did an incredible job every step of the way with their communication, helping us make sure we didn't miss anything, and made us feel comfortable that everything was under control. We knew the food was amazing and all our guests told us the same. The staff the day of was incredible as well. Ana and Paige did an amazing job and we'd highly recommend them to anyone considering their services.From the moment we did our tasting with Ana, we knew we had the right caterer. They did an incredible job every step of the way with their communication, helping us make sure we didn't miss anything, and made us feel comfortable that everything was under control. We knew the food was amazing and all our guests told us the same. The staff the day of was incredible as well. Ana and Paige did an amazing job and we'd highly recommend them to anyone considering their services. -
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Cass Sent on 01/17/20205 out of 5 rating
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Great food great service!
We are so happy we chose to work with the Caterist for our wedding. Erin was so easy to work with and so kind throughout the whole process. The food was delicious and we got so many compliments from our guests . The value was very good compared to the other catering options we explored. I would highly recommend the caterist!We are so happy we chose to work with the Caterist for our wedding. Erin was so easy to work with and so kind throughout the whole process. The food was delicious and we got so many compliments from our guests . The value was very good compared to the other catering options we explored. I would highly recommend the caterist! -
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Min Sent on 05/23/20185 out of 5 rating
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Ana and The Caterist team did an exceptional job at the wedding I planned for two friends of mine. The whole process from the tasting to the wedding was seamless and Ana was always so responsive and professional. You can tell she truly cares for each of her clients because she paid so much attention to the little details and went above and beyond to make sure my friends' wedding day was the best day of their lives. With me being the planner and also in the wedding party, Ana was super accommodating of my schedule on the day of the wedding! Months before, she and I went over everything that I would not be able to handle such as deliveries, set ups, etc. and made me feel totally at ease leaving things in her hands. Her team also did such an amazing job - the service was impeccable and the level of professionalism was top notch.
The food was also absolutely delicious. Before the tasting, my friends had a hard time choosing what exactly they wanted to serve at their wedding because there were so many great options but Ana was great in helping them narrow it down based on their budget and taste. I had so many guests coming up to me complimenting the food and telling me this was the best meal they've had at a wedding. While we ended up outsourcing the majority of the desserts, Ana was so helpful with the logistics aspect of it such as how to serve it and even went so far as to create a custom gelato flavor for the bride and groom to add to their gelato offerings. She also packed breakfasts for the next morning for the bride, groom, and me and it's just those little things that make me so glad that I was able to work with her!Ana and The Caterist team did an exceptional job at the wedding I planned for two friends of mine. The whole process from the tasting to the wedding was seamless and Ana was always so responsive and professional. You can tell she truly cares for each of her clients because she paid so much attention to the little details and went above and beyond to make sure my friends' wedding day was the best day of their lives. With me being the planner and also in the wedding party, Ana was super accommodating of my schedule on the day of the wedding! Months before, she and I went over everything that I would not be able to handle such as deliveries, set ups, etc. and made me feel totally at ease leaving things in her hands. Her team also did such an amazing job - the service was impeccable and the level of professionalism was top notch.
The food was also absolutely delicious. Before the tasting, my friends had a hard time choosing what exactly they wanted to serve at their wedding because there were so many great options but Ana was great in helping them narrow it down based on their budget and taste. I had so many guests coming up to me complimenting the food and telling me this was the best meal they've had at a wedding. While we ended up outsourcing the majority of the desserts, Ana was so helpful with the logistics aspect of it such as how to serve it and even went so far as to create a custom gelato flavor for the bride and groom to add to their gelato offerings. She also packed breakfasts for the next morning for the bride, groom, and me and it's just those little things that make me so glad that I was able to work with her! -
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Jenn A. Sent on 09/24/20195 out of 5 rating
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Erin and her team were amazing to work with! They were on-time, professional, efficient, nice, and accommodating. The food was also delicious! highly recommend.Erin and her team were amazing to work with! They were on-time, professional, efficient, nice, and accommodating. The food was also delicious! highly recommend. -
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Sean P. Sent on 09/06/20195 out of 5 rating
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Start to finish excellence!!!
Ana, the team at the Caterist, and best of all - their food - made our wedding everything we wanted and more. Everything - from the tasting to the pre-wedding communication to the walk-throughs to perfectly executing everything the night of the wedding, and the unique and outstanding menu - was fantastic!
We had 215 guests at our wedding and their team could not have made our guests feel more comfortable and taken care of. Without a doubt, we made the right choice by entrusting Ana and her team to make this day so special (and to make sure our guests had a meal that will be their new gold standard for wedding food)!Ana, the team at the Caterist, and best of all - their food - made our wedding everything we wanted and more. Everything - from the tasting to the pre-wedding communication to the walk-throughs to perfectly executing everything the night of the wedding, and the unique and outstanding menu - was fantastic!
We had 215 guests at our wedding and their team could not have made our guests feel more comfortable and taken care of. Without a doubt, we made the right choice by entrusting Ana and her team to make this day so special (and to make sure our guests had a meal that will be their new gold standard for wedding food)! -
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Stephanie Sent on 07/03/20195 out of 5 rating
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Amazing!!!
The food at my wedding was amazing!!! Guests continue to talk about how much they loved the food (incredible flavor, fresh ingredients, and perfect warm temperature when served), which was so important to me. Working with Ana was an absolute pleasure. I could ask her anything and everything (and believe me, I did), even the smallest of details, and she addressed all of my questions and provided options to fit my budget and preference. From start to finish, I made many changes to the menu/proposal as I changed my mind several times during the wedding planning process, but Ana was always willing to make the updates. In the beginning when requesting a quote from The Caterist, I gave them a broad type of cuisine that I wanted (Mediterranean, and all gluten-free) and discussed my vision. The proposal came back as a beautifully put together presentation with elevated menu items described in such a delicious way, highlighting fancy and unique flavors/ingredients. I was so impressed and couldn't wait to select the items to try at the tasting! The tasting (which was much more reasonably priced than other caterers) was a fabulous experience - the table was set up with several different place settings and glassware, they had a signature cocktail specially created for us (which we ended up serving at the wedding, it was good!), and we were able to try a ton of options, we left so full! They had a nice gift (notepad book) waiting for us and even packed up the leftovers for us to take home. I'm so happy with the food and level of service and attention to detail that The Caterist provided. The wedding felt so seamless thanks to their team. The Caterist was instrumental in making my wedding incredible, and I'm so happy that they were able to accommodate dietary restrictions without sacrificing exceptional flavor.The food at my wedding was amazing!!! Guests continue to talk about how much they loved the food (incredible flavor, fresh ingredients, and perfect warm temperature when served), which was so important to me. Working with Ana was an absolute pleasure. I could ask her anything and everything (and believe me, I did), even the smallest of details, and she addressed all of my questions and provided options to fit my budget and preference. From start to finish, I made many changes to the menu/proposal as I changed my mind several times during the wedding planning process, but Ana was always willing to make the updates. In the beginning when requesting a quote from The Caterist, I gave them a broad type of cuisine that I wanted (Mediterranean, and all gluten-free) and discussed my vision. The proposal came back as a beautifully put together presentation with elevated menu items described in such a delicious way, highlighting fancy and unique flavors/ingredients. I was so impressed and couldn't wait to select the items to try at the tasting! The tasting (which was much more reasonably priced than other caterers) was a fabulous experience - the table was set up with several different place settings and glassware, they had a signature cocktail specially created for us (which we ended up serving at the wedding, it was good!), and we were able to try a ton of options, we left so full! They had a nice gift (notepad book) waiting for us and even packed up the leftovers for us to take home. I'm so happy with the food and level of service and attention to detail that The Caterist provided. The wedding felt so seamless thanks to their team. The Caterist was instrumental in making my wedding incredible, and I'm so happy that they were able to accommodate dietary restrictions without sacrificing exceptional flavor. -
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Samantha C. Sent on 04/15/20195 out of 5 rating
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Great service all around!
My husband and I got married 1 week ago at the Woman's Club of Evanston. We worked with The Caterist (Ana was the main contact) for our event planning, bar tending service, event production and all food. First off, Ana is a great event planner and we communicated efficiently which greatly help me and my busy schedule. Second, the even went off with out any issues, it was my perfect wedding day and I know The Caterist was busting their butts in th background to make that happen. The food was also awesome, both at cocktail hour and dinner. I was so happy we went with The Caterist all-in-one services. It helped having one point of contact and they pulled off our event better than I could have expected. I would definitely recommend them for any Chicagoland area brides!My husband and I got married 1 week ago at the Woman's Club of Evanston. We worked with The Caterist (Ana was the main contact) for our event planning, bar tending service, event production and all food. First off, Ana is a great event planner and we communicated efficiently which greatly help me and my busy schedule. Second, the even went off with out any issues, it was my perfect wedding day and I know The Caterist was busting their butts in th background to make that happen. The food was also awesome, both at cocktail hour and dinner. I was so happy we went with The Caterist all-in-one services. It helped having one point of contact and they pulled off our event better than I could have expected. I would definitely recommend them for any Chicagoland area brides! -
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Jenni Sent on 06/08/20195 out of 5 rating
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Erin and the staff did a great job. Food was excellent and worked within our budget. Would recommend.Erin and the staff did a great job. Food was excellent and worked within our budget. Would recommend. -
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Amy Sent on 11/23/20185 out of 5 rating
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Amazing food and even better service
We were thrilled with our wedding catering experience with the Caterist from start to finish! Ana was amazing and always went above and beyond for us. They blew us away with the initial tasting—which was a perfectly styled, decadent feast where we were served every food item we were considering—and kept that standard of service throughout our time with them. After our initial meeting, there was no way we could even consider another caterer. Ana worked hard to find the best setup for our budget and tastes, and she worked closely with our venue coordinator to make sure the evening went off absolutely seamlessly. She was the most responsive and helpful vendor we worked with. And most importantly, the food and custom cocktails were amazing and our guests loved it! Ana and her team were so incredibly thoughtful about every detail from beginning to end—at the end of the night, they even gave us breakfast boxes for the next morning. Our only regret is that we, as the bride and groom trying to talk to all our family and friends, didn't get to enjoy the food as much as our guests did! I would absolutely recommend the Caterist to any other couple planning their wedding, and would not hesitate to use them again.We were thrilled with our wedding catering experience with the Caterist from start to finish! Ana was amazing and always went above and beyond for us. They blew us away with the initial tasting—which was a perfectly styled, decadent feast where we were served every food item we were considering—and kept that standard of service throughout our time with them. After our initial meeting, there was no way we could even consider another caterer. Ana worked hard to find the best setup for our budget and tastes, and she worked closely with our venue coordinator to make sure the evening went off absolutely seamlessly. She was the most responsive and helpful vendor we worked with. And most importantly, the food and custom cocktails were amazing and our guests loved it! Ana and her team were so incredibly thoughtful about every detail from beginning to end—at the end of the night, they even gave us breakfast boxes for the next morning. Our only regret is that we, as the bride and groom trying to talk to all our family and friends, didn't get to enjoy the food as much as our guests did! I would absolutely recommend the Caterist to any other couple planning their wedding, and would not hesitate to use them again. -
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Kathleen M. Sent on 10/16/20185 out of 5 rating
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Free Flowing Reception & Amazing Food
The Caterest is on the recommended caterer list for the venue we selected for our September wedding. From the first tasting, we realized the food would not only be creatively served and displayed but absolutely delicious. Ana stuck with us as we added to or changed the menu and the rental items. (A few times!) My husband is Jewish and so were many of our guests, which required creativity with menu items and how things needed to be served which the Chef accommodated without a problem. Our guests loved everything from the passed hor d’oeuvres to the chef stations with complimenting salads. Our vision of a free flowing reception was realized. The final touches of the sweets and coffee table to the late night snack; our guests will be talking about our wedding, specifically the amazing food, service and venue, for quite some time!The Caterest is on the recommended caterer list for the venue we selected for our September wedding. From the first tasting, we realized the food would not only be creatively served and displayed but absolutely delicious. Ana stuck with us as we added to or changed the menu and the rental items. (A few times!) My husband is Jewish and so were many of our guests, which required creativity with menu items and how things needed to be served which the Chef accommodated without a problem. Our guests loved everything from the passed hor d’oeuvres to the chef stations with complimenting salads. Our vision of a free flowing reception was realized. The final touches of the sweets and coffee table to the late night snack; our guests will be talking about our wedding, specifically the amazing food, service and venue, for quite some time! -
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Natalie Sent on 08/25/20185 out of 5 rating
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We did a tasting with The Caterist in December and our wedding was the following July. We had already put a down-payment with another caterer, which we were not happy with so we were on the search for a new one. The Caterist worked with us on what we wanted which aligned with our budget. Not over budget, but within budget, as a lot of caterers try to sell you on more and up-charge for everything. At the tasting, we were absolutely blown away! The food is more than amazing and the set up and care they take to make the tasting special is above nothing else. They set it up to show you what you would see and experience at your wedding. My fiance at the time, was not going to go, as he was tired of doing wedding stuff. He was blown away with the food and said he would have missed out. Ana and Cristina are very accommodating, professional, patient and organized. They know what they are doing 100%. Our day had some hitches with our wedding coordinator, but Ana and Cristina had a back up plan and were on top of everything. I cannot speak highly enough about The Caterist. We have received so many compliments about the food, decor and waitstaff since our wedding. We aimed for amazing food, a great bar and a unique venue and we got it all. The food, decor, service, professionalism was all top notch. I would definitely use them again for another life event. A big Thank you to The Caterist. They are truly amazing.We did a tasting with The Caterist in December and our wedding was the following July. We had already put a down-payment with another caterer, which we were not happy with so we were on the search for a new one. The Caterist worked with us on what we wanted which aligned with our budget. Not over budget, but within budget, as a lot of caterers try to sell you on more and up-charge for everything. At the tasting, we were absolutely blown away! The food is more than amazing and the set up and care they take to make the tasting special is above nothing else. They set it up to show you what you would see and experience at your wedding. My fiance at the time, was not going to go, as he was tired of doing wedding stuff. He was blown away with the food and said he would have missed out. Ana and Cristina are very accommodating, professional, patient and organized. They know what they are doing 100%. Our day had some hitches with our wedding coordinator, but Ana and Cristina had a back up plan and were on top of everything. I cannot speak highly enough about The Caterist. We have received so many compliments about the food, decor and waitstaff since our wedding. We aimed for amazing food, a great bar and a unique venue and we got it all. The food, decor, service, professionalism was all top notch. I would definitely use them again for another life event. A big Thank you to The Caterist. They are truly amazing.-
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Joshua Sent on 09/15/20185 out of 5 rating
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Extraordinary food, service, and attention! Working with Erin was a pleasure. She helped craft a custom menu to bring in elements from Chicago to make our wedding extra special. Erin was super responsive, gave us a TON of excellent recommendations to ensure our cocktail hour and reception went smoothly, and helped come up with a few new custom elements. Also, great work making our special signature drink a HUGE hit. We loved working with Erin and the team at Caterist.Extraordinary food, service, and attention! Working with Erin was a pleasure. She helped craft a custom menu to bring in elements from Chicago to make our wedding extra special. Erin was super responsive, gave us a TON of excellent recommendations to ensure our cocktail hour and reception went smoothly, and helped come up with a few new custom elements. Also, great work making our special signature drink a HUGE hit. We loved working with Erin and the team at Caterist. -
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Heather Sent on 06/04/20185 out of 5 rating
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We had an amazing experience working with The Caterist. From our very first interactions until last call on our wedding night, Ana and The Caterist team were supportive, professional and very accommodating. We live in California, so planning an out of state wedding was not easy, but Ana took the lead and gave us great advice on food choices, catering styles and even timeline decisions to keep our guests happy and well taken care of throughout the night. We did not have a wedding planner, so Ana was incredibly helpful in the planning process. She gave us tons of advice on ordering quantities, rentals choices and even floor plan. We were able to relax on our wedding day, because we felt confident that they would do a wonderful job making our vision come true. The food was delicious and the catering staff and bartender took excellent care of us, our friends and our family.We had an amazing experience working with The Caterist. From our very first interactions until last call on our wedding night, Ana and The Caterist team were supportive, professional and very accommodating. We live in California, so planning an out of state wedding was not easy, but Ana took the lead and gave us great advice on food choices, catering styles and even timeline decisions to keep our guests happy and well taken care of throughout the night. We did not have a wedding planner, so Ana was incredibly helpful in the planning process. She gave us tons of advice on ordering quantities, rentals choices and even floor plan. We were able to relax on our wedding day, because we felt confident that they would do a wonderful job making our vision come true. The food was delicious and the catering staff and bartender took excellent care of us, our friends and our family. -
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Jackie Sent on 02/07/20185 out of 5 rating
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I contacted the Caterist to pick up an event for 200 people after another caterer fell through at the last minute. It was a stroke of luck. Cristina was extremely professional and quickly arranged my buffet event. The food was delicious, salad extremely fresh and desserts were fantastic. Not your typical catered meal. Everything arrived on time, perfect temperature. I could not have been happier and highly recommend the Caterist.I contacted the Caterist to pick up an event for 200 people after another caterer fell through at the last minute. It was a stroke of luck. Cristina was extremely professional and quickly arranged my buffet event. The food was delicious, salad extremely fresh and desserts were fantastic. Not your typical catered meal. Everything arrived on time, perfect temperature. I could not have been happier and highly recommend the Caterist. -
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Jade Sent on 08/07/20175 out of 5 rating
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What can I say....The Caterist was the best part of our wedding! From the day I first reached out, they were nothing but helpful and a pleasure to work with. Ana was amazing at making sure all the little details were taken care of, every step of the way. Their food is delicious (everyone loved it!), the staff was great, and Ana made sure our wedding day went off without any hiccups! As a bride, there are so many details to think of or worry about, but Ana and her team made the whole process easy and enjoyable! I cannot say enough good things!What can I say....The Caterist was the best part of our wedding! From the day I first reached out, they were nothing but helpful and a pleasure to work with. Ana was amazing at making sure all the little details were taken care of, every step of the way. Their food is delicious (everyone loved it!), the staff was great, and Ana made sure our wedding day went off without any hiccups! As a bride, there are so many details to think of or worry about, but Ana and her team made the whole process easy and enjoyable! I cannot say enough good things! -
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Diane Sent on 07/13/20175 out of 5 rating
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ana and her team were top notch. we are super high maintenance and have been in client service all our lives and she and her staff exceeded EVERY expectation. they were wise, caring, and helpful throughout the entire process but especially when despite all our best efforts things got so so busy at the end. they dealt with last minute issues so gracefully and fully that we never even knew they happened until well after the event. now that is awesome service. also, i am gluten intolerant and they made every single thing GF and adjusted/accommodated beautifully for our guests who had other food allergies. and chris their awesome chef made a new recipe, from scratch for GF CHURROS, yes churros, with hot chocolate sauce or caramle sauce that were literally out of this world yummy and we live in san francisco and foodie ridiculousness folks so we know our stuff if you will. and those churros were literally the best thing desert wise i've ever had. my mouth is watering typing this. even my nephew who doesnt really care about food said 3x how good they were and ate like 8 of them. made me so happy to see such joy from a little thing. and it felt so so nice to be cared for that way. and they just really helped the whole party (we had our weekend events in a tent in a friend's backyard) look and feel great. they are truly wonderful wonderful party planners and peeps. you'll have a great event in their hands!!
ana and her team were top notch. we are super high maintenance and have been in client service all our lives and she and her staff exceeded EVERY expectation. they were wise, caring, and helpful throughout the entire process but especially when despite all our best efforts things got so so busy at the end. they dealt with last minute issues so gracefully and fully that we never even knew they happened until well after the event. now that is awesome service. also, i am gluten intolerant and they made every single thing GF and adjusted/accommodated beautifully for our guests who had other food allergies. and chris their awesome chef made a new recipe, from scratch for GF CHURROS, yes churros, with hot chocolate sauce or caramle sauce that were literally out of this world yummy and we live in san francisco and foodie ridiculousness folks so we know our stuff if you will. and those churros were literally the best thing desert wise i've ever had. my mouth is watering typing this. even my nephew who doesnt really care about food said 3x how good they were and ate like 8 of them. made me so happy to see such joy from a little thing. and it felt so so nice to be cared for that way. and they just really helped the whole party (we had our weekend events in a tent in a friend's backyard) look and feel great. they are truly wonderful wonderful party planners and peeps. you'll have a great event in their hands!!
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Rebecca Sent on 05/25/20175 out of 5 rating
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We used the Caterist for our wedding reception and we're SO glad we did. We had rave reviews of the food from our guests and the quality was so fresh! The Caterist provided passed hors d'ouevres during cocktail hour and plated dinners for our reception. They were responsible for turning our event space from the wedding ceremony into the reception and they completed that very smoothly. All the staff were very professional and made sure everyone received what they ordered. We had some guests with dietary restrictions and they were well looked after. We worked with Erin who was great at communicating especially closer to the wedding when the details were sorted out. She responded very quickly to our emails with questions. She is very flexible and has a lot of experience but the highlight of this company is the food and service. We still have people telling us how much they liked the food and that was one thing that was very important to me! Highly recommend this catering company for any event!We used the Caterist for our wedding reception and we're SO glad we did. We had rave reviews of the food from our guests and the quality was so fresh! The Caterist provided passed hors d'ouevres during cocktail hour and plated dinners for our reception. They were responsible for turning our event space from the wedding ceremony into the reception and they completed that very smoothly. All the staff were very professional and made sure everyone received what they ordered. We had some guests with dietary restrictions and they were well looked after. We worked with Erin who was great at communicating especially closer to the wedding when the details were sorted out. She responded very quickly to our emails with questions. She is very flexible and has a lot of experience but the highlight of this company is the food and service. We still have people telling us how much they liked the food and that was one thing that was very important to me! Highly recommend this catering company for any event! -
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Kk Sent on 01/27/20185 out of 5 rating
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The Caterist Chicago has been catering an annual event I've planned for seven years now. Crisitna and her staff are incredibly proffesional. With a variety of menu selectons they only use fresh "real" ingredients which always results with a delishes meal. My event is somewhat difficult to cater because we do not have a kitchen at the venue. Cristina & her staff set up a make-shift kitchen and it works beautifully.The Caterist Chicago has been catering an annual event I've planned for seven years now. Crisitna and her staff are incredibly proffesional. With a variety of menu selectons they only use fresh "real" ingredients which always results with a delishes meal. My event is somewhat difficult to cater because we do not have a kitchen at the venue. Cristina & her staff set up a make-shift kitchen and it works beautifully. -
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