There’s more to the Windy City’s food scene than just Chicago-style hot dogs and deep dish pizza. Bon Appetit recently named Chicago the restaurant city of the year. And for good reason. That honor, of course, also extends to the city’s many caterers. Here are the 10 best Chicago caterers and some of their can’t miss dishes.

1. THE 10 BEST
CHICAGO CATERERS
Great Food in the Windy City
By Meredith Bethune

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All About You Catering Services
FRANKLIN PARK
You can’t go wrong with All About You for catering
options just outside the city. This Chicago caterer’s
reputation is built on crowd-pleasing platters for both
breakfast or lunch. Order breakfast burritos, croissant
sandwiches, frittatas, or even omelettes with a variety
of fillings, but don’t forget sides like homemade biscuits,
breakfast sausage, ham, and crispy bacon. For lunch,
there are sandwich platters, salads, wraps, and subs,
including that old Chicago favorite, Italian beef.
Must Order Dishes: Wrap Platter or Breakfast Package with
two egg entrees, two breakfast meats, one potato dish,
and two sides.

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Tanoor Kabob
CHICAGO
Tanoor Kabob brings a taste of the Middle
East to Bridgeport with Mediterranean
favorites like falafel, baba ghanoush,
hummus, pita wraps, and smoky grilled
chicken and beef kabobs. There are several
options for vegetarians. Or save time and
accommodate a variety of dietary needs
with catering packages that include both
vegetarian and meat dishes.
Must Order Dishes: Falafel, Baba Ghanoush, Grilled
Chicken Pita Wrap, Lebanese Salad.

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Capri Express
BURR RIDGE
Get your Italian fix at Capri Express in Burr
Ridge. This Chicago caterer’s sizeable
catering menu has all kinds of pasta dishes like
ravioli, baked ziti, stuffed shells, lasagna,
fettuccine alfredo, pasta primavera, and even
home rigatoni alla vodka. But that’s not all.
There are tons of hot entrees like Italian beef,
chicken Vesuvio, and chicken marsala. Or
stick with panini and salad trays at lunchtime.
Round it out with some traditional Italian
desserts like mini cannoli or tiramisu.
Must Order Dishes: Homemade Rigatoni alla Vodka,
Chicken Francese, Sausage Giambotta, Chicken and Red
Pepper Panini Tray, Eggplant Parmesan, and Homemade
Lasagna.

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Pizza Capri
CHICAGO
This pizza favorite has locations in Lincoln Park and
Hyde Park. Customers love the unique pies like
pesto lover’s and shrimp, rosemary potato and
chicken, and even a Thai-inspired pizza topped
with scallions, cilantro, and peanut sauce. This full-
service Chicago caterer also makes excellent
salads and grilled kebabs.
Must Order Dishes: Tequila Lime Penne, Mixed Baby
Greens Salad, Grilled Chicken Kebabs, Rotini
Tuscany Pasta Chopped Avocado Salad.

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Jarabe Mexican
Street Food
CHICAGO
Find some of the best Mexican on Chicago’s west
side. At Jarabe, brothers Teddy and Alexis Vejar
offer a huge selection tacos, fajitas, and burritos.
The tortas filled with pork, chicken, or mushrooms
can’t be beat. And the taco bar is perfect for
catering.
Must Order Dishes: Carne Asada, Al Pastor, and
Chicken Tinga Tacos.

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Babycakes Gourmet
CHICAGO
Owner Leah Cox is the chef behind Babycakes
Gourmet, whose signature items are both sweet and
savory pancakes. You’ll clamor for this caterer’s “egg-
o-cados” (baked halved avocados filled with herbs
and egg), mini frittatas, yogurt parfaits, and a slew of
breakfast sandwiches served on your choice of
croissants, biscuits, or bagels. And don’t forget to try
the famous candied maple bacon.
Must Order Dishes: Pancakes, Cheesy Hash Brown
Muffins, Mini Burritos, Egg-o-cados, Candied Maple
Bacon.

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Sunda New Asian
CHICAGO
Located in River North, Sunda New Asian offers
fun and hip takes on dishes from across East Asia.
With appetizers, noodles, and rice dishes, the
cuisines of Thailand, Japan, China, Vietnam, and
the Philippines are all come together on the
menu. For sushi lovers check out the shrimp
tempura, hamachi, California, or spicy tuna rolls.
Must Order Dishes: Lemongrass Beef Lollipops,
Drunken Noodles, Classic Sushi Platter.

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Reggie's Music Joint
CHICAGO
Reggie’s Music Joint is a South Loop fixture. It
might be known for hosting musical acts, but
its catering menu is also full of tempting
American comfort food classics. Dishes like
chicken wings, pulled pork, charbroiled
quesadillas, fried pickles, and baked mac n’
cheese are guaranteed to please everyone.
But round it out with a few salads, which are
just as tasty.
Must Order Dishes: Spinach Dip, Chicken Wings,
Chopped Salad, Baked Mac & Cheese.

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Connie’s Pizza
CHICAGO
Connie’s Pizza has been one of the best in
Chicago since 1963. Located just minutes from
the Loop, it’s beloved for pizzas like their
Margherita, BBQ Chicken, and Italian Meat
Loverz. But customers also love their
appetizers, hot pasta entrees, box lunches,
and salads. There are gluten-free pizzas and
pastas. So there’s really something for
everyone.
Must Order Dishes: Meatball Poppers, Panini Platter,
Lasagna Bolognese.

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PorkChop
CHICAGO
PorkChop brings a taste of the south to
Chicago. Their hot entrees include
Southern fried chicken, baby back ribs, or
pan-seared catfish. Add a salad platter
or a dessert like apple pie or cheesecake.
There are also sandwiches platters like
chicken, fried green tomato BLT, or pulled
pork, or order them as box lunches served
with a side.
Must Order Dishes: Fried Ribs, Pulled Pork Sliders,
Elotes, Cornbread with Honey Butter, and Slow
Smoked Wings

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