CHICAGO OFFICE CATERING GUIDE.
Everything an office manager, EA, or HR lead needs to order catering for a Chicago team lunch, all-hands, or client meeting — serving formats, real pricing, lead times, dietary math, and neighborhood cuisines. Built by The Chicago Catering Company, cooking from scratch across every Chicago neighborhood.
Quick Answers
$17–$32/person for drop-off buffet, $19–$28/person for boxed meals, $58–$120/person for plated service.
48 hours for standard orders, 72+ for 100+ guests. Same-day possible for boxed meals under 30 people.
All of Chicago — Loop, West Loop, River North, Fulton Market, Lincoln Park, Hyde Park, and every neighborhood between.
HOW MUCH DOES OFFICE CATERING COST?
Per-person pricing across five serving formats. All prices are per-person and include delivery within Chicago, chafing setup, allergen dish cards, and dietary accommodations at no upcharge.
| Format | Price / Person |
|---|---|
| The Breakroom Box | $19–$28 / person |
| The Drop-Off BuffetPopular | $17–$32 / person |
| The Staffed Buffet | $34–$55 / person |
| The Family-Style Spread | $29–$45 / person |
| The Plated Service | $58–$120 / person |
Example Orders
Always Included
- Delivery within Chicago city limits
- Allergen & ingredient dish cards
- Dietary accommodations (vegan, GF, halal, kosher-style)
- Chafing setup, fuel, and serving utensils
- A dedicated kitchen contact for your order
EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD, EVERY CUISINE.
Chicago's food identity lives in its neighborhoods. We cook all of them — Italian from Taylor Street, Mexican from Pilsen, Soul food from Bronzeville, BBQ from Pullman, and nine more. Each cuisine is made from scratch and scaled to your headcount. No other Chicago caterer covers this range.
Italian
Little Italy
18th StreetMexican
Pilsen
South SideSoul
Bronzeville
Halsted StreetMediterranean
Greektown
Division StreetLatin
Humboldt Park
Far South SideBBQ
Pullman
Clark StreetAmerican Classics
Lincoln Park
Chicago AvenueUkrainian
Ukrainian Village
Noble Square · JackowoPolish
Polish Downtown
Wentworth AvenuePan-Asian
Chinatown
Clark Street NorthScandinavian
Andersonville
Lawrence & KedzieMiddle Eastern
Albany Park
Argyle StreetRamen
Uptown
Uptown · North SideSoutheast Asian & Vietnamese
Argyle
Albany ParkKorean Street Food & BBQ
Lawrence Ave
Northwest SidePeruvian Fusion
Logan Square
North SideHawaiian Poké & Pacific Rim
Wrigleyville
Halsted · 35th StreetIrish Pub Classics
Bridgeport
DIETARY MATH, HANDLED.
At 100 people, assume 8–12 vegetarian, 4–6 vegan, 5–8 gluten-free, 2–4 halal or kosher-style. We label every dish and build a full entrée for each restriction — not just sides. No upcharge for dietary accommodations.
Full dietary guideADD-ONS & UPGRADES.
Pastries, fruit, yogurt, coffee service
Eggs, proteins, potatoes, hot oatmeal bar
Assorted house desserts, bite-size & full
Iced tea, lemonade, coffee, sparkling water
Vegan, gluten-free, halal — no upcharge
Compostable plates, wooden cutlery, real cups
HOW TO ORDER.
Build your order
Pick your cuisine, serving format, headcount, and date. Takes two minutes.
We confirm & quote
Within 24 hours, we confirm availability, dietary splits, and a locked per-person price.
We cook from scratch
Everything is made fresh — no frozen pans, no reheated commodity food.
Delivered & set up
Hot food in chafing dishes, labeled for dietary, and ready to serve at your drop window.
READY TO FEED YOUR TEAM?
Build your order online and we'll have a quote back within 24 hours. Or call the kitchen directly.