elevated catering with approachable cuisine
Small house parties, thousand-guest galas, wedding celebrations, corporate holidays and everything in between—we do it all! Our custom catering team is an inspired group of culinary designers with endless ideas and creativity. Since 1989, we’ve catered countless events throughout the Chicagoland and North Shore areas. We’ve perfected global fusion food, with a keen eye for Indian weddings, South Asian events and Jewish celebrations. Now known for our one-of-a-kind event styling, seasoned service staff, and innovative menus inclusive of all dietary needs, Entertaining Company does more than catering. We bring your vision to life, creating lifelong memories through unique culinary experiences. Find your event type below to learn more about what we can do for you!
WEDDING FOOD AND DRINK
Inspired, innovative and inclusive. Our wedding catering is more than just food and drink. We create experiences for couples of all kinds. From traditional Indian wedding ceremonies to LGBTQ+ unions to vegan or gluten free celebrations, our events are as global and diverse as our menus. And it’s not all cocktail hours and reception dinners—we also cater bridal party luncheons, welcome parties, rehearsal dinners and more.
GALA + BLACK TIE CATERING
Black ties and ball gowns. Fundraisers and fêtes. Philanthropic events and fancy celebrations of all kinds. Our gala catering options cover it all. No matter the event type, size or budget, we work with clients to design customized menus with on-theme dishes. Our chefs plate on-site so dinner comes out hot, and appropriately timed per your event’s flow. No on-site kitchen? No problem! We work with venues all over the city, and can cater to nearly any dietary or cultural need.
CORPORATE EVENT CATERING
Elevate early morning meetings. Boost morale at business lunches. Throw spectacular all-company holiday parties. Our corporate event catering options have you covered all day! From our breakfast egg bar to our boxed lunch options to our formal client dinners, we provide the perfect networking fuel. Don’t miss out on our over-the-top cheese and charcuterie boards and dazzling party designs for crowds of any size.
INDIAN WEDDING CATERING
With a deep cultural understanding of and respect for South Asian customs and tradition, we’ve catered countless Indian events. Our Indian wedding food is a fusion of traditional flavors and modern Western flair. We welcome the addition of family recipes to our menus, and we accommodate all dietary needs and cuisine specifics including Jain, Halal and vegetarian dishes.
JEWISH CATERING
Cultural, classic, modern and multigenerational—our Jewish catering covers it all. We honor and respect Jewish traditions from around the world, and our dishes reflect a global coziness. Our menus feature sephardic and ashkenazi classics, as well as dishes with modern vegetarian and vegan twists. Celebrate Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, Passover, Hanukkah, Jewish weddings and more with our Kosher-style kitchen.
AT-HOME CATERING
Imagine: greeting dinner party guests with a cocktail-waiter-lined drive, greeting them at the door with waiter-passed hors-d’oeuvres and hosting a seamless, effortless event right in your own home. With superior service staff, flexible food prep and a unique menu tailored to your needs, hosting has never been easier. We can also incorporate our signature eye for design and style tabletops and entryways throughout the house and yard. Invite family, friends, and neighbors for barbeques, birthdays, backyard wedding receptions, holidays and more.
BOAT AND YACHT CATERING
We float! All along the Chicago skyline, actually. Our boat catering partnership with First Lady Cruises allows us to bring our signature style to yachts on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. Our inspired boat menu makes for a marvelous day or evening out on the water. Our summer barbeque buffet and taco stand are seasonal classics. Our global cocktail hour and Indian reception options are even more magical aboard a boat.