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Nov 12 2018 
Gracious Buffets: A Sample Thanksgiving Catering Menu
Nothing beats the annual November chill like quality time with friends and family, but… Continue reading
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Nov 02 2018 
Venue Spotlight: Theater on the Lake
We’re beyond excited to announce our new venue partnership with Lincoln Park’s Theater on… Continue reading
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Oct 16 2018 
Oktoberfest: Sampling the World in Small Bites
When you think “Oktoberfest,” you likely immediately think of beer—big steins of the stuff… Continue reading
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Oct 09 2018 
Sweet and Savory Snacks: Our Fave Fall Flavors
Fall flavors are as warm and rich as the changing leaves on the trees… Continue reading
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Oct 05 2018 
A Hair-Raising Corporate Halloween Party
Hello, October! Flip those desk calendars and start planning your costume on lunch. The… Continue reading
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Sep 27 2018 
An Intimate Fall Beach Wedding in Chicago
Amidst the rhythmic crashing of the waves and the setting September sun, a beautiful… Continue reading
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Sep 25 2018 
A Very Pantone 2019 Party
Out with the old and in with the new. When it comes to design,… Continue reading
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Sep 21 2018 
Fall’s the Apple of Our Eye: Apple for Dinner
An apple a day…means fall is on its way! One of the most common… Continue reading
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Sep 18 2018 
Keeping the Summer Alive with Warm Weather Cuisines
Once September hits, it can feel like fall is quickly approaching, even with weeks… Continue reading
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Sep 12 2018 
Kicking Off the New Year with All Things Green: Meet Rabbi Lauren Henderson of Mishkan Chicago
Today, we’re talking the growing trend towards vegan Jewish food with a local Mishkan… Continue reading
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Sep 10 2018 
A Very 2018 Rosh Hashanah: Going Green
L’shanah tovah! For those who may not know, the Jewish community celebrates the Jewish… Continue reading
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Sep 04 2018 
Our Favorite Bar and Bar Mitzvah Themes
Mitzvah season is upon us! We here at EC believe that such a major… Continue reading
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Aug 23 2018 
Employee Spotlight: Olivia Zapolis
We’re ecstatic to announce we added a dynamo new sales consultant to the EC… Continue reading
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Aug 21 2018 
The Daily Brine
So you’re in a (dill) pickle. You love the bright and briney flavor of… Continue reading
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Aug 03 2018 
Entertaining Company Visits the Argyle Night Market
Our wide-ranging menus are inspired by cultural cuisines both local and global—from our own… Continue reading
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Jul 27 2018 
Café Brauer Showcase: An Inside Look at Our Buffet Display
With fresh foods, sweet treats and flourishing floral displays, we’ve hit the holiday season… Continue reading
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Jul 17 2018 
Creating Complementary Flavors: An Indian-Mexican Fusion Buffet
Just like the lawful and love-filled marriage of two totally unique humans, the marriage… Continue reading
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Jul 12 2018 
Boston-Themed Food to Celebrate Beantown
Endless days, coId drinks and your hometown team stepping up to the plate—it’s summertime… Continue reading
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Jul 03 2018 
Feels Like Nostalgia and Tastes Like Summer
Pastel pedal pushers and gingham clam diggers. Penny loafers and Aloha shirts. Sipping on… Continue reading
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Jun 28 2018 
This Summer What We’re Craving: Mighty Microgreens
It’s sunny, humid mid-summer here in Chicago, and we’re taking our green thumb out… Continue reading
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Jun 26 2018 
Shop ‘Till We Drop: Wholesale
Behind every item in your home is a rich story. At least, that’s how… Continue reading
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Jun 21 2018 
Edible and Interactive Herb Centerpieces by Entertaining Company
We love the high-low nature of homegrown food presentation. The physical low of bending… Continue reading
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Jun 19 2018 
EC Welcomes New Team Members this Summer!
At EC we are celebrating summer by welcoming two new members to our Operations… Continue reading
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Jun 13 2018 
All About Chicago Florist Cornelia McNamara
Cornelia McNamara makes modern-day magic. Is there any other viable explanation that describes the… Continue reading
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Jun 08 2018 
How to Eat the Rainbow: High Vibration Foods for Wholesome Health
Pride 2018 is here, and it’s time to play! With the innumerable shows, celebrations,… Continue reading
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Jun 05 2018 
We’re Smoking! How We Smoke Butter, Cheese and More in the EC Kitchen
It may only be June, but we’re already smoldering this summer. We’ve decided to… Continue reading
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May 30 2018 
Employee Spotlight: Hannah Bollman
Hannah Bollman recently joined the EC team as our Digital Marketing Specialist. She has… Continue reading
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May 24 2018 
Summer Dessert Buffet
Beautiful light, blush pink is still a very popular color for summer weddings. We… Continue reading
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May 22 2018 
EC Real Event: House Party Styled by Kenneth Woodman
In early April, Kenneth Woodman catered a beautiful birthday brunch at a private residence.… Continue reading
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May 17 2018 
Dogs for Dads
On June 17th, we celebrate dads, grandads, step-dads, uncles and even mothers who do… Continue reading
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May 10 2018 
Non-Alcoholic Indian-Style Mocktails
Here at EC, we’ve been catering South Asian events since 2001. Through countless weddings,… Continue reading
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May 08 2018 
Warm Weather Foods: South America
In the Midwest, we look forward to the hot summer days of grilling our… Continue reading
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May 03 2018 
Venue Spotlight: Rockwell on the River
Another beautiful venue has been added to the Venue Logic management group and Entertaining… Continue reading
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May 01 2018 
World’s Columbian Exposition
On May 1st, 1893, Chicago opened the doors to the World’s Fair: Columbian Exposition… Continue reading
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Apr 26 2018 
Plant-Based Protein
The world of meat eaters is changing. We know this based on the amount… Continue reading
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Apr 23 2018 
Venue Spotlight: High Capacity Spaces
Morgan Manufacturing
Located in the heart of Fulton Market District. Morgan Manufacturing is a perfect,… Continue reading -
Apr 18 2018 
Employee Spotlight: Lisa Ware
Lisa Ware recently joined our team this year as the Director Sales. She has… Continue reading
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Apr 17 2018 
Earth Day – EC Green Practices
Earth Day occurs every year on April 22nd and we wanted to share a… Continue reading
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Apr 10 2018 
Wendy’s India Recap
What was the focus of the trip to India this Spring?
Traveling, for me, always… Continue reading -
Apr 05 2018 
Rhubarb From Beginning to End
Rhubarb is finally in season and our chefs cannot wait to start using this… Continue reading
