I-House Preferred Caterers

Our 2008-09 Preferred Caterers
Biagio! Events, Catering & Banquets
Contact: Michelle Cirrincione
4242 N. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
http://www.suparossa.com
michelle@suparossa.com
773.736.9009
Biagio’s offers full-service catering. Become a guest at your own party with wait staff, chefs
& bartenders at your service. Whether your event requires china service or deluxe disposable
china, family style meals, elegantly plated meals or buffet style, Biagio’s guarantees a stressfree event.
Blue Plate Catering
Contact: Caryn Blumenfeld
1061 West Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60607
http://www.blueplatechicago.com
cblumenfeld@blueplatechicago.com
312.239.2842
Caterer of choice for more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. Blue Plate Catering offers a full
range of contemporary catering and event services to meet the needs and exacting standards
of a diverse group of corporate and social clients. Our clients agree: whether formal or
casual, high-profile or low-key, from 5 to 500 guests, the best parties always begin with Blue
Plate Catering.
Catering Out the Box - Full-Service Deli and Catering
Contact: Anthony B. Waller
1133 East 83rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619-6450
http://www.cateringoutthebox.com/
773.704.3544
sales@cateringoutthebox.com
With over 15 years of experience and a passion for fine foods, Catering Out the Box is
committed to providing the highest quality gourmet foods with superior service that's sure to
please. With a wide service area, on-site catering, and complete menu planning services, you
will get the finest food for your next function from Catering Out the Box. Our wide
selection of menu items has something for every taste, style, and walk of life. From our
unique boxes to artisan breads and organic produce, we use the freshest ingredients to
provide distinctly delicious deli foods and catering for functions of all types and sizes. Fullservice catering is available in most any environment and can be tailored to meet your
individual needs including: healthy & vegetarian dishes, boxed lunches delivered, children's
catering; buffets and platters.
Cuisine of India – Traditional Indian Cuisine
Contact: Ravi Sahini
1255 East Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
http://www.cuisine-of-india.com/
630.548.9440
We specialize in making your meal a special occasion. Fresh ingredients, unique dishes ad
our talented chef combine to create a wonderful experience. Please consider us for lunch,
dinner, or private parties.
1414 EAST 59TH STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637
http://ihouse.uchicago.edu
Our 2008-09 Preferred Caterers
Fanfares Catering Services, Inc.
Contact: Al Watson
742 E. 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60619
http://www.fanfarescatering.com
awatson@fanfarescatering.com
773.568.4437
For over 25 years, Fanfares Catering has been known in the entertainment industry as the
“Caterer to the Stars”. In the City of Chicago, Fanfares is considered one of the elite caterers.
From small, intimate social gatherings to mega upscale dinners, Fanfares is at your service. Let
our team of professionals assist you in planning your next event. Please contact us and allow
us to make you feel like the “star” that you are!
Food for Thought Catering
Contact: Les Chandler
7001 North Ridgeway Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
http://www.foodforthought-chicago.com/
847.982.2608
lchandler@foodforthought-chicago.com
Launched in 1983, Food For Thought is a leading provider of food service including fine
catering and event planning. For more than 20 years, our recipe for success has been simple:
We combine epicurean mastery, client focus and operational excellence to consistently deliver
the unexpected.
J&L Catering
Contact: Christine Hafner
1229 N. North Branch, Chicago, IL 60622
http://www.jandlcatering.com
chrishafner@jandlcatering.com
312.280.7900
J&L Catering opened its Goose Island facility in 1989 with the idea of creating events for the
most prestigious clientele in Chicago’s private, institutional and public sectors. From the
beginning, our executive food management department has been of service to international
law, finance and architectural firms, the John D. and Catherine T. McArthur Foundation, Sara
Lee Executive Dining Rooms, Northwestern University and, of course, University of Chicago.
Boasting kitchens with chefs from around the world, we pride ourselves on offering the
highest quality of food, exceptional service and innovative menus designed with our client’s
diversity in mind. Whether it be boxed lunches, all-day hospitality services, cocktails and hors
d’ oeuvres or an elegant dinner party, J&L Catering can provide every component needed to
make your event truly special.
1414 EAST 59TH STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637
http://ihouse.uchicago.edu
Our 2008-09 Preferred Caterers
Klaypot Catering - Savory Cuisine & Beyond
Contact: Mutinda Maitha
832 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60607
www.klaypot.com
312.962.2772
At Klaypot Catering we pride ourselves in delivering exceptionally high quality savory,
tantalizing and contemporary African influenced and American culinary creations and
presentations that ensure a memorable, enjoyable culinary experience for you and your guests.
We offer a full complement of event catering services and can customize our unique menu
specifically to suit your needs and budget, without compromising taste or quality. Our
experience includes, serving the full range of business and institutional meetings and events, as
well as both casual and formal higher end private events. We stand ready to make your next
event extraordinary!
La Petite Folie, Hyde Park
Contact: Mary Mastricola
1611 East 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615
773.493.1394
http://www.lapetitefolie.com/
mmastricola@aol.com
La Petite Folie offers classic French food and wine for lunch, dinner and receptions. Owners
Michael and Mary Mastricola are University of Chicago alumni and Hyde Park residents. In
1995, Mary earned the grand diplomé of Le Cordon Bleu Paris, finishing first in her class.
Lao Sze Chuan Chinese Restaurant
Contact: Toni Hu
2172 S. Archer Av Chicago, IL 60616
312.326.5040
http://www.laoszechuan.com/
info@laoszechuan.com
At Lao Sze Chuan, you will experience gourmet delicious imaginatively prepared food by
master chefs from China. We are well versed in the occasional art of Chinese cooking and can
prepare special dishes for your catering needs upon request. Our spices are imported directly
from China for a truly authentic taste and our meats, fish and vegetables are chosen to ensure
the freshest and highest quality.
Limelight Catering – Food Illuminated
Contact: Nicole Orlando
2000 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
773.883.3080 ext. 222
http://www.limelightcatering.com
nocole@limelightcatering.com
At Limelight, our dedication to quality shines through everything we do. So, relax! We’ll have
everybody gushing! Limelight will handle all the well-considered details: selecting the freshest
of ingredients; preparing the feast to your exacting specifications. Adding sparkle to your table
and choosing just the right light to create you mood. Down to the last detail, your event will be
flawless, carried out with precision and flair! Go ahead send out the invitations! Limelight will
make sure that the food is delicious, the setting extraordinary, and the service
uncompromising.
1414 EAST 59TH STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637
http://ihouse.uchicago.edu
Our 2008-09 Preferred Caterers
MJ Catering & Events
Contact: Abby Schmid
1611 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
http://www.mjcatering.com
aschmid@mjcatering.com
847.869.1180
MJ Catering’s unrivaled, upscale catering fulfills your every wish! Exquisite food, professional
service and an artistic eye for detail ensures that your special event will be flawless. We offer
unique custom menus, beautiful presentations, endless services and event planning for your
special occasion. We are glad to orchestrate any type of gathering, from a small group to
hundreds of guests! Please let us create a custom menu proposal, catered to your desires, tastes
and pocket book. Call upon us to serve you!
Pan y Vino - European Gourmet Catering
Contact: Norberto Hugo Zas
1642 E. 56th Street. Hyde Park, Chicago, IL 60637
http://www.panyvino.net
nzas@sbcglobal.net
773.643.1106
Looking for catering services to provide delicious gourmet fare for a special occasion? Pan Y
Vino is the best European Gourmet Catering specializing in Spanish and Italian cuisine. Pan Y
Vino offers appetizers, antipasti, tapas, pastas, fish, seafood and a variety of other dishes.
Sugarplum Catering
Contact: Paula Broutman
5032 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60609
http://www.sugarplumcatering.com
Paula@plumcafes.com
773.493.8657
Sugarplum Catering is the catering division of University Food Systems, Inc. We are a fullservice caterer specializing in breakfasts, gourmet box lunches, and informal receptions.
Whether it is lunch for 10, or a barbecue for hundreds, we strive to bring you the absolute
freshest products available, always delivered on time with a smile. Guaranteed!
The Nile Restaurant
Contact: Abed Moughrabi
1611 East 55th Street
Chicago, IL 60615
773.324.9499
Authentic Middle Eastern offerings at this comfortable spot include hummus with fresh, warm
pita, baba ghanoush and stuffed grape leaves. Tabbouleh salad, falafel and shish kebabs are
other menu choices, but entrees like whole red snapper and Middle Eastern-style filet mignon
are also available. The chicken shawarma sandwiches--made of shaved, roasted chicken,
tomatoes, onions and a spicy sauce in fresh pita--are popular, as are vegetarian dishes such as
Maklouba, a sautéed eggplant dish with beef, cauliflower, carrots, chickpeas, nuts, rice and
house-made yogurt.
1414 EAST 59TH STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637
http://ihouse.uchicago.edu