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Conn's Catering was the most affordable we found, and they also offer a very high level of customer service - you deal directly with Mr. Conn most of the time. The food was not as amazing as some other caterers we looked at, but for the price it is pretty solid. Mr. Conn also had lots of suggestions for ways we could save money so he really seemed to be on our side.
We used Hel's Kitchen for our full-dinner reception for 137 people, and the total bill (including linens and a dessert table) was about $10,000. That's still a lot of money, but every other caterer we spoke to wanted a $15,000 minimum. Hel's also has a ton of lunch options, so I bet they could work something out for you. Also, their customer service is fantastic.
I know that I've posted about him on the Chicago boards already, but I recommend Chris with D'absolute Catering (www.dabsolute.com). His packages include the food, staff, linens and plates/glassware.
Ann Sather is also a good option (you know, the restaurant on Belmont with the delicious cinnamon rolls). Their catering is affordable.
Thanks SOOOO much for the suggestions! Even just glancing at their websites, these look a lot more promising than the ones I had been looking at. I'm feeling a little more hopeful :)
No matter what, remember that the initial quote is always the starting point for negotiations. They will go down. Don't let them intimidate you. MyChef started at $1900, tell them you were hoping to get them for $800. He'll balk, tell you it can't be done, say it's not a good fit, then come back with $1500. You say, "oh no way, I really don't feel comfortable over $1000." He says how he won't be able to feed his kids, etc. Eventually you'll get there. It's a pain, but keep shopping around.
Hey! I saw your post and I would like to recomend my mom. Her name is Teri Panniero and she is the catering manager at Go Roma Italian Kitchen. Go Roma prides itself on having affordable and extremly yummy Italian food. My mom has worked extensively with clients throughout Oakbrook and the western suburbs. You can check out the GoRoma website at www.Goroma.net, or visit one of their resturants in Boilingbrook or Warrenville. I spoke with my mom and she said she would be happy to work with you. Her number is (708) 305-7880.
ChicagoB2B- I love GoRoma. I go to the one on State St pretty often. Yum!!
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Anyone have any suggestions for an affordable caterer or restaurant that can do a full service luncheon at an offsite venue in the Oak Brook area? Every quote we've gotten so far has been absurd (8,000-10,000 for a 100 people chicken buffet on a Sunday afternoon with nothing fancy at all!). Lots of people had said My Chef was affordable, but they just quoted us $1900 for 12 plain white table cloths. I'm really starting to get discouraged.