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Pricing & Packages

CHICAGO PRICES, NO SURPRISES.

Every order is cooked from scratch and priced per person, by serving format. These ranges reflect the Chicago market — what corporate caterers across the city actually charge in 2026 — with our scratch kitchen built in. Your final quote lands within these ranges based on cuisine, headcount, and add-ons.

No per-plate markups. No hidden delivery fees inside Chicago. Dietary accommodations (vegan, gluten-free, halal) are always included at no upcharge.

Boxed Meals

The Breakroom Box

Individually packed, labeled, and ready to grab. Built for meetings, training days, and teams on the move.

$19 / person, from

$19–$28 / person

10–500 24–72h lead

Meetings · training days · field teams

  • Individually packaged & labeled meals
  • Choice of entrée, side, and dessert
  • Compostable plates & utensils
  • Allergen dish cards
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Most PopularDrop-Off Buffet

The Drop-Off Buffet

Hot pans of food dropped straight to your break room. Self-serve, no staff, no fuss — the workhorse of office catering.

$17 / person, from

$17–$32 / person

15–500 24–72h lead

Team lunches · all-hands · potlucks

  • Hot pans delivered & set up
  • Chafing dishes & fuel included
  • Self-serve — no staff needed
  • Serving utensils & labels
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Staffed Buffet

The Staffed Buffet

The drop-off buffet, plus a crew. Servers set the line, keep pans full, and break it all down when you're done.

$34 / person, from

$34–$55 / person

25–500 24–72h lead

Celebrations · client events · holidays

  • Everything in Drop-Off Buffet
  • 1–2 servers for setup & breakdown
  • Buffet line management
  • On-site garnish & replenishment
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Family-Style

The Family-Style Spread

Platters meant to be passed. Big boards of food landing on each table — communal, abundant, and a little rowdy.

$29 / person, from

$29–$45 / person

20–300 24–72h lead

Team gatherings · off-sites · dinners

  • Shared platters to pass at the table
  • Light service for setup & clearing
  • Coursed delivery to each table
  • Refills coordinated with your flow
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Plated

The Plated Service

The full white-glove treatment. Coursed, plated, and served — for client meals and events that need to impress.

$58 / person, from

$58–$120 / person

20–250 24–72h lead

Executive lunches · client dinners · galas

  • Coursed, individually plated meals
  • Full front-of-house service staff
  • China & glassware available
  • Custom menu design with the chef
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Custom

Build Your Own

Multi-cuisine tastings, multi-day programs, film sets, weddings, or anything that doesn't fit a tier. We quote it custom — usually within 24 hours.

No Surprise Fees

ALWAYS INCLUDED, EVERY ORDER.

These aren't add-ons. Every package above ships with the full set — no line items at checkout, no "plus delivery" surprises.

  • 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
Add-Ons

ROUND IT OUT.

Breakfast Spread

from $12 / person

Pastries, fruit, yogurt, coffee service

Hot Breakfast Buffet

from $18 / person

Eggs, proteins, potatoes, hot oatmeal bar

Dessert Bar

+$8 / person

Assorted house desserts, bite-size & full

Beverage Package

+$6 / person

Iced tea, lemonade, coffee, sparkling water

Dietary Stations

Included

Vegan, gluten-free, halal — no upcharge

Eco Serveware Upgrade

+$3 / person

Compostable plates, wooden cutlery, real cups

Cuisine Adjustments

BY CUISINE

  • Italian / Polish / Ukrainian / AmericanStandard pricing
  • Mexican / Latin / Soul / BBQStandard pricing
  • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern+10–15% (seafood & spice sourcing)
  • Pan-Asian / Scandinavian+10–15% (specialty proteins)
  • Custom multi-cuisine tastingCustom quote
Real Example Totals

WHAT IT RUNS

  • 25 people$425–$800

    Drop-Off Buffet · Team lunch, one cuisine

  • 50 people$1,700–$2,750

    Staffed Buffet · All-hands with servers

  • 100 people$1,900–$2,800

    Breakroom Box · Training day, boxed

  • 150 people$4,350–$6,750

    Family-Style · Holiday team dinner

Totals are estimates before tax. Your confirmed quote reflects exact headcount, cuisine, and add-ons.

READY TO PRICE YOUR EVENT?

Build your order and we'll send a confirmed quote within 24 hours — usually faster.