Vendor Category: Catering

Founder and owner, Ravi Jayara, has a lifelong passion for events and hospitality. Born in U.P., India, and raised in the U.S. after his family migrated in 1985, Ravi combined his cultural background with industry experience to launch Chic Chef.

What began with a focus on Indian weddings soon expanded into the broader wedding market. In just three years, Chic Chef became one of Chicago’s leading boutique caterers, earning awards and recognition along the way. Today, we’re proud to collaborate with top event professionals and continue building our presence nationwide.

Saffron combines culinary creativity with a traditional approach to Indian cuisine, offering authentic North Indian, Gujarati, and South Indian dishes alongside innovative Indian-fusion options. This extensive and diverse menu caters to a wide range of occasions. Understanding that every event represents a family’s unique history, Saffron approaches each celebration with the professionalism of a caterer and the dedication of a caring family member.

Zelda’s Catering, a family-owned and operated business, is built on an uncompromising commitment to client satisfaction and meticulous attention to detail. Kosher certified and nationally recognized, Zelda’s combines exceptional culinary expertise with seamless event production to create unforgettable experiences. With a focus on clear commitments and high standards, every event is crafted with precision and creativity, reflecting a deep passion for quality and service. Rooted in the community, Zelda’s delivers excellence through innovative menus and flawless execution.

A collaboration of two of Chicago’s leading special event brands, this team delivers proven excellence in culinary services, design, and production for special events. Sourcing sustainably from local farmers year-round, every dish from Sweet Baby Ray’s kitchen combines delicious flavor with environmental responsibility. Menus thoughtfully include a wide range of vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options to accommodate all tastes and dietary needs. True Cuisine blends exceptional cuisine, creativity, and sophisticated service, showcasing seasonally inspired ingredients and refined flavors with style. Sweet Baby Ray’s brings a fun, rustic touch through open-fire grilling and chef-inspired menus featuring the world-famous Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce and exclusive rubs from the Duce’s Wild collection.

Rooted in the Chicago suburbs since 1989, began as a gourmet deli and kitchen founded by Bill and Karen Garlough, catering intimate social events and corporate gatherings with a focus on quality and service. Over the decades, the company has grown into one of the area’s most respected caterers. In 2016, ownership transitioned to longtime team members Dominick Scafidi, Mark Walter, and Megan Rousonelos, who brought new energy while continuing the founders’ legacy. This commitment to excellence has earned multiple awards, including five consecutive “Best of Naperville” honors and induction into The Knot and WeddingWire Hall of Fame. Beyond accolades, My Chef Catering is known for championing the community, supporting local organizations through generous donations and meaningful partnerships. Today, the company serves as a hub of culinary creativity—introducing innovative flavors to Naperville while uplifting small businesses, families, and neighbors.

For over 15 years, Mantra – Indian Garden has delivered unforgettable culinary experiences with passion, creativity, and a personal touch, catering events from 15 to 1,500 guests. Known for elegant Indian cuisine and deep expertise in Mughlai, Rajasthani, and Punjabi dishes, they create menus that impress and delight. Whether you choose traditional Indian flavors, Indo-Chinese fusion, or a blend of global cuisine, their goal is to make your celebration truly memorable with food that everyone will appreciate and remember.

Founded in 1996 as a private party caterer in Chicago’s western suburbs, Chef By Request is rooted in genuine hospitality, strong vendor partnerships, and premium-quality cuisine. Led by Executive Chef David Miller—Johnson & Wales graduate, Certified Executive Chef, and American Culinary Federation member with wine expertise from the Culinary Institute of America—the company has earned numerous awards, including Naperville’s “Best Caterer” (2010–2015) and national recognition on TLC’s Four Weddings. Today, Chef By Request is a leader in off-premise catering and full-service event planning, known for culinary excellence, elegant presentation, and attentive service.

Nearly 40 years ago, Buona Beef opened its first restaurant serving authentic Italian Beef & Sausage. When a neighbor requested lasagna as good as the beef, Grandma’s legendary recipe sparked a broader culinary offering. As demand grew, the menu expanded, establishing a reputation as one of Chicago’s most trusted corporate and social caterers. To meet diverse tastes, the company launched Beyond Catering & Events, featuring globally inspired dishes crafted by some of Chicago’s finest chefs using fresh, organic ingredients. Today, it stands as one of the region’s largest full-service caterers, bringing passion and precision to weddings, galas, corporate events, and large-scale gatherings across Chicagoland and beyond.

With a culinary team representing Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, South Indian, Hyderabadi, and Pakistani backgrounds, these talented chefs and sous chefs are highly trained and passionately innovative—blending the richness of tradition with modern culinary creativity. Paired with an experienced event production team, every detail—from the menu to the ambiance—is thoughtfully executed to deliver a seamless and memorable experience.

The story of ANMOL started in 2005 when founder, Mohammad Patel, decided to do something about the problems being faced by the Halal Food Industry in Chicago. To provide the highest quality of ingredients and Zabiha Halal Meat to the Muslims living in the US, he took the matter into his own hands and built an empire, which comprises of Restaurants, Meat Outlets, Grocery Stores, Distribution Companies, and a SlaughterHouse, under the name ANMOL.