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Catering Made Simple

Elgin, Illinois, Kane

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‘19 Certificate of Excellence, 2019

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Catering THE BEST MEALS in the greater Chicago area
Enjoy a catered breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any other meal prepared with top quality fresh ingredients by our experienced chefs. From weddings to corporate lunches, Catering made simple will make your event a delicious success.

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27 December 2019

Amazing Food!

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10 December 2019

Best catering company I have ever worked with! Greg and his team catered our wedding event. They went above and beyond my expectations. I cannot say enough about this company. If you are looking for a company you can trust with your event, do not hesitate to call Catering Made Simple. More...

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10 December 2019

Great food and great experience working with Greg! I was picky with my requests and Greg went over and beyond to please me. (Thanks again Greg!) The brisket was a great hit, as well as the ice cream bar. Catering Made Simple made my party a great success!! More...

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2 December 2019

Reasonable prices and the food was very good. Very nice staff. Would recommend for sure.

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21 November 2019

Greg recently catered our golf event for 125 people and the people raved over the quality and the amount of food we had. people were fighting to take home what we had left. Individualized, quality service. What more could you ask for? More...

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27 October 2019

Excellent food, dependable and friendly customer service. I highly recommend Greg and his team.

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17 October 2019

Greg was the best! We were able to schedule a tasting on a Sunday! He cared about the little details as much as I did. His prices were super reasonable in a crazy market. Highly recommend and will definitely use for our future catering needs. More...

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10 October 2019

We hired Catering Made Simple for an office luncheon earlier this year and they were fantastic. Excellent food, reasonable pricing, and great communication with their team. We'd definitely hire them again.

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3 October 2019

Great service, great food, very responsive and friendly throughout the entire process! We received lots of compliments on the food and friendly staff, everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and go back for seconds!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 September 2019

We had Best Truckin' BBQ cater our grand opening event and they were fantastic! The staff was awesome and super friendly. The food was a HUGE hit, I would definitely recommend them

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22 September 2019

Greg & Staff I have always come through for us whether it's catering a family event, Poker tournament or business mixer. They have never let us down excellent folks and wonderful flavorful Eats ! More...

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22 September 2019

Simply the best! We used Catering Made Simple for a all white full service party with about 80 guests. The staff was phenomenal, they came on time and ready to work. The guests are the party are still raving about how great the food was, the dishes came out hot and well plated. We worked with Greg to organize everything, the entire process was a breeze. Not only did the team do a great job but they were able to accommodate all of our requests a week before the party. I would definitely use this company again!!!! Excellent job well done! More...

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22 September 2019

Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Compliments from everyone that attended the graduation party!!

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8 September 2019

Greg did a GREAT job matching a competitor's price, he'll do what he can to earn your business and make sure no detailed is left unturned. His food and presentation is amazing too, you won't be disappointed! More...

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8 September 2019

My daughter asked me to order some sandwiches for the afternoon before her wedding. I wasn't really sure how to arrange it, but I called Catering Made Simple and they took care of everything perfectly. Made me look like a hero!

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29 August 2019

I have used CMS luncheons and for large parties. Their food and flexibility with the menu is exceptional. They’ve always been prompt and timely with their delivery (as long as I had provided the correct address, lol)Eat, share and enjoy!Keith Weber

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29 August 2019

Great food, great service, use and recommend for all my family parties!

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20 August 2019

I recently worked an event with Catering Made Simple & was blown away by their professionalism and attention to detail. Their staff was organized, clean, efficient, & very fun to work with. I would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding/event caterer! More...

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7 August 2019

Catering Made Simple catered the Rotary Club of Carpentersville Morning 10th Anniversary party and did a great job! Thank you for making our celebration complete!

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26 July 2019

Great friendly professional staff and meet all expectations, and also great food. I really recommend this Catering Service!

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25 July 2019

Catering Made Simple is a top notch catering company that exceeds customers expectations and provides excellent event service and outstanding food quality! Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce & Industry More...

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25 July 2019

We had a delicious buffet of hamburgers, brats, beef brisket with some sides & dessert tray. The food was set up in our kitchen in no time at all. It was kept warm & moist during the entire serving time. Our guests of 40 loved the spread. Several asked for Greg's cards. Greg made sure everything was perfect. He is easy to sit down with to plan your event. He caters breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners with many choices! I absolutely recommend him and his staff for any occasion. We will use him again! More...

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22 July 2019

Greg and staff were absolutely amazing! We received many complaints from our guest on how good the food was. Everything was delicious, on time and done professionally. Greg even made sure that the bride and groom had a plate. We will certainly recommend Catering Made Simple to anyone looking for a Caterer. Definitely exceeded our expectations! Thank you!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

15 July 2019

Excellent people, excellent food, excellent service, hands down. Greg and his team know how it is done. He catered our backyard BBQ wedding reception and we also rented a large tent and chairs from him. Everything was delicious, on time, and done very professionally. As a former meeting and events planner, I appreciate people like Greg and his work ethic to make a big event go smoothly. Many of our guests asked for his business card and commented on the delicious the food! I will be recommending him and hiring him again. More...

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30 June 2019

Fantastic service, excellent food. Nothing was a disappointment!!

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30 June 2019

Food was WONDERFUL! All my guests commented on how delicious everything was. I even over ordered salad (did not read description) and owner called me to ask if I wanted that much. He took off the extra salad and saved me money. Would give more than 5 stars if possible. More...

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30 June 2019

Great food and great to work with. We have always had great service and plenty of food!

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30 June 2019

Great food and excellent customer service! Mallory was very helpful, patient and detail oriented. Made my wedding less stressful and worked with my budget. I would do catering service with them again! Greg (the owner) was also awesome! Thank you so much for all the hard work! More...

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23 May 2019

Pleasant to work with and delicious food for our chamber mixer! We will use them again.

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18 May 2019

We used Catering Made Simple for a networking lunch a few weeks ago. It was a pleasure working with the owner to plan the meal, keep it within budget and also accommodate food allergies. When lunch was delivered, it was all set up very nicely. All in attendance enjoyed lunch! Thank you! More...

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4 May 2019

We used Catering Made Simple for a few of our resident events in the city! Wow! They are professional and the food is amazing. We would most definitely use them for any other event we have at the building. More...

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25 April 2019

Greg was excellent at communicating with me about the details of our event and very flexible with his menu to meet our requests. He had the buffet set up and ready to go, and I received comments from my participants that they really liked the food. His prices are very reasonable and he added some nice touches like lemons in the water and a nice presentation for the food. I would highly recommend Catering Made Simple. More...

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25 April 2019

The food is great, and we always get compliments and guests asking who we use to cater the party. This is the 4th time we used them and we’ve always been happy. plus they totally saved me when I realized the morning of the party that I told them the wrong time they came an hour early in extremely short notice!!!! More...

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25 April 2019

I definitely recommend them!!!! I told Greg my party started at 1pm and my party was at 12pm . I called him an hour or two before the event when I looked at my invoice and they made it to my house by 12pm! Totally above and beyond my expectations. This is the 4th time we’ve used them and we have always been so happy with the food, it’s delicious and reasonably priced. We always have compliments on the food!!! More...

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25 April 2019

We used Catering Made Simple for my sister's Bridal Shower and they were absolutely fantastic to work with. The food was amazing, I did not have to do a thing for set up and they worked with the venue owner for pick up. I loved working with Greg, it was a bit of a hectic situation later in the day and Greg was more than understanding and flexible. I would definitely use them again. More...

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24 April 2019

We used Catering Made Simple for my sister's Bridal Shower and they were absolutely fantastic to work with.

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19 April 2019

Great food Great customer service and Great price.  Catering made simple truly made my parents 70th birthday party the best. Thank you and keep up the great service. More...

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4 April 2019

Working with Greg and his team at Catering Made Simple has always been a positive experience. They show up on time, are professional and courteous!

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26 March 2019

I just got married about two days ago and Greg the owner was an absolute blessing! He worked with our budget and helped us accomplish an amazing wedding menu! Everyone at the wedding was raving about how good the food was! Even the wait staff was so kind and helpful at the wedding! My husband and I even brought to-go boxes so we could take the food with us on our honeymoon! if you are looking for a great affordable catering company I would definitely go with them in a heart beat!! More...

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26 March 2019

Easy ordering, lots of choices, on-time delivery, and delicious food will definitely keep me ordering again and again. I highly recommend Catering Made Simple. My guests raved about the food!

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7 March 2019

Food was delivered on time, ordering was simple, guests raves about the food, and one guest even drove back the next day to pick up his leftover package because the food was so good.  I highly recommend and will definitely use them again. More...

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25 January 2019

Simply, these guys make great food and deliver it. I ordered from them over 30 to mes last year and my attendees were never let down. Send an email and you are guaranteed excellent service, excelllent food at a very competitive cost. Blows away all others I have tried. More...

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9 January 2019

We live in California and were coming in to Elgin to spend Christmas eve with family. We wanted to do something special for our dinner without the normal fuss. I saw reviews on Yelp of Catering Made Simple and decided to give them a call. Greg was very helpful and we mutually decided to have an International Christmas for 25 people, including a Taco and Gyros Bar, along with food from other countries! The food arrived on time and was set up in a wonderful fashion! the food was hot, fresh, and delicious! The quantities were amazing and many people got an early present of leftovers! Thank you Greg for making our event wonderful! I wholeheartedly recommend CMS to everyone!!! More...

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26 December 2018

Delicious food! Great Service! I used them for my Christmas Leaders Luncheon last year and they were so pleasant to work with. They even accomodated me at the last minute. I am definitely contacting them again this year to cater my luncheon again this year and whenever I need any other event catered! They are the BEST! More...

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15 December 2018

I have used CMS for a couple of birthday parties and office lunches.  I just ordered for my son's birthday party on Sunday. The food showed up right on time, everyone loved it and there was plenty of it too. I would definitely order from them again. The other thing I like about them is I can order easily and quickly without much fuss. More...

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11 November 2018

The food is healthy, tasty, and the service impeccable!

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2 November 2018

Fantastic!

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29 October 2018

Catering Made Simple accommodated us last minute! Offered friendly service and staff. The food was also very good!

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23 October 2018

The BBQ was delicious!! The brisket and pork were crowd favorites, tons of guests asked where we got the food from.

Reviewed on Better Business Bureau

23 October 2018

I have used them a couple times now and couldn’t be happier, the food is excellent, prices are reasonable and the customer service is top notch!

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Q&As

We work hard to provide our client with quality signature dishes:

Mexican Cuisine reviews from our past recent clients updated on 4/4/2018:
★★★★★5.0 stars15 days ago
Dan in Loves Park, IL
Fajitas were excellent! Highly recommended. Guacamole is very good! Will order again!

★★★★★5.0 stars 16 days ago
Rebecca in Rockford, IL
food was great, nice and friendly service. loved the Santa Fe salad

★★★★4.0 stars 20 days ago
T in Morris, IL
The office loved the Chicken Fajitas! The chips an guacamole were also a hit!!

★★★★★5.0 stars about 1 month ago
aerobicsgirl in Elgin, IL
Nice quantity and everyone loved the fajitas. The customer service from this cater’s head cook is wonderful! Highly recommend !

Mediterranean/ Greek cuisine reviews from our past recent clients updated on 4/4/2018:
★★★★★5.0 stars 22 days ago
Hannah in Downers Grove, IL
this food is consistently good. I always order the Mediterranean special

★★★★★5.0 stars about 1 month ago
Karen de Loys in Rockford, IL
this is my second order! such great geek chicken! i highly recommend!!

★★★★★5.0 stars 2 months ago
M in Loves Park, IL
This office really enjoys the greek themed food... love the chicken kabobs.

Italian cuisine reviews from our past recent clients updated on 4/4/2018:
★★★★★5.0 stars 2 months ago
aerobicsgirl in Elgin, IL
Ordered the ravioli and green beans... once again, very good. This caterer has great customer service also!

★★★★★5.0 stars 6 months ago
aerobicsgirl in Elgin, IL
my customers enjoyed the quanity and taste of large salad and fruit tray. Would have been nicer if Chicken fettuccine was a bit larger to feed the office but was delicious .

I have a menu but in order to create the perfect menu for my clients I always tell them if they don't see it on the menu we will do our best to create it. Success rate has been very good.

What I love most about my job is to make my clients happy! Its as easy as that.

Everyone always dreams of starting their own business one day. I just rolled the dice and made my dream come true.

I try to hire the best chef's that our passionate about creating delicious cuisines and I try to hire the best staff to create the ultimate experience for my clients.

Don't take it from me ask my clients.
Client reviews from our past recent clients updated on 4/4/2018:
★★★★★5.0 stars 6 days ago
Karen de Loys in Rockford, IL
my favorite caterer in the Chicagoland area! always great food!

★★★★★5.0 stars 6 days ago
aerobicsgirl in Bartlett, IL
Ordered the wraps today... very good! Highly reccomend. Felix (chef)is friendly and very helpful.

★★★★★5.0 stars 23 days ago
Hannah in Schaumburg, IL
I've ordered from them about 10 times this month.., consistently good

Catering Made Simple was selected as one of the best caterers in Chicago for 2018 by EZCATER.

Catering Made Simple is "The Official Caterer of the Windy City Bulls" www.windycitybulls.com