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Catered by Design Weddings, Social, Corporate events and everything in-between! Catered by Design offers Full Service and Delivery catering services across the Chicagoland area.

Catered By Design's mission is to bring your events to life with sumptuous food and refreshing beverages presented in spectacular fashion. This also includes being a good steward of the environment. Our goal is to continually improve our sustainability practices by working closely with our vendors and partners to minimize the impact on the environment. Sam Gray, the President of Catered by design, started in his grandmother's kitchen as just a young kid, working up into Executive Chef positions at multiple restaurants and opening a few of his own, Sam has a lifetime of experience under his belt. Deciding to settle down over 17 years ago and began his journey with Catered by Design, he has built a loyal team to create and serve thousands of food & event seeking clients in Chicago and the greater area.

🍁 ICYMI — Try out these fall cocktails and mocktails! Be it for an office cocktail mixer or a wedding celebration, these...
10/15/2026

🍁 ICYMI — Try out these fall cocktails and mocktails! Be it for an office cocktail mixer or a wedding celebration, these fall-inspired libations are perfect choices for any autumn event. Our Executive Chef, Carlos, has paired each beverage with one of our dishes as a guide and for inspiration.

🍎 Apple C***r Margarita - Easy to batch and enjoy with our Pilsen Mexican Street Food station
🍾 Sparkling Prosecco Rosé Cosmo - Refreshing and pairs nicely with our Pasta “Made Your Way” action station
🫒 Dirty Martini Spritz - Bright, bubbly, and goes well with our Antipasto spread
🥃 Autumn Hibiscus C***r - A pleasant mocktail that can become spirited by adding Brandy or a Spiced Rum
🌙 Midnight Kiss - A delicate yet divine cocktail that is well accompanied by our specialty Brie, Strawberry & Honey Crostini

🔗 Intrigued and want to learn more about your cocktail options? Read our blogs all about choosing a signature cocktail for your event via the link in our bio!

🍾 Elevate your next corporate holiday party with festive treats, buffet service, and stress-free catering from your prem...
10/13/2026

🍾 Elevate your next corporate holiday party with festive treats, buffet service, and stress-free catering from your premier Chicagoland caterer — Catered by Design! Treat your team to a dazzling night full of holiday-inspired meals from our interactive grazing and action stations to decadent desserts. Inquire today to bring your corporate holiday party to life! 🎁

🍗 Share the love this holiday season with our Thanksgiving menu! 🍁Catered by Design’s Thanksgiving menu offers oven-roas...
10/06/2026

🍗 Share the love this holiday season with our Thanksgiving menu! 🍁

Catered by Design’s Thanksgiving menu offers oven-roasted turkey with all the fixings, green bean casseroles, redskin mashed potatoes and more to satisfy everyone at the table. Start planning your custom catered Thanksgiving Menu today with Catered by Design where you can either utilize our delivery services or pick up your order at our commissary, combining home-cooked flavor with convenience.

Holiday meals are a privilege, and we’re dedicated to making sure everyone can share in the joy of a warm meal. With every Classic Meal Thanksgiving order we receive from clients like you, we will donate a meal in your name to JOURNEYS | The Road Home with our own donation as a company!

🦃 View our Thanksgiving menu today! Link in bio! 🔗

✨ We had a spectacular time catering the Citadel Theatre Company 12th Annual Fundraising Gala, Dance 830 last weekend! T...
10/02/2026

✨ We had a spectacular time catering the Citadel Theatre Company 12th Annual Fundraising Gala, Dance 830 last weekend! The extravagant gala was held at a private estate designed by the famous architect David Adler where guests could view the gorgeous grounds while indulging in our delicious offerings. From our popular Chicken Poblano hors d’oeuvres to our elegant stations, we hope each guest enjoyed and had a splendid evening raising money for the arts! 🎼

🍷 Welcome to our first ever installment of W**E WEDNESDAYS! We wanted to highlight our brand new w**e selections across ...
09/30/2026

🍷 Welcome to our first ever installment of W**E WEDNESDAYS! We wanted to highlight our brand new w**e selections across our beverage menu from the brightest of Pinot Grigio’s to the lushest of Cabernets. Stay tuned each month to learn about our w**e offerings and find your new favorite for your next event!

💗 Our first selection is The Collection Prosecco Extra Dry Rosé Millesimato which is featured on our Platinum Bar Service package, Tier Two W**e & B**r Tier Package, and our Sparkling W**e Bar. This bright and balanced Rosé contains notes of red berries, peach, and rose petals making it an excellent choice to dazzle guests at a wedding, gala, or other high-end event.

🔗 Want to learn more about Catered by Design’s beverage catering services and signature crafted libations? Head to our website via the link in our bio!
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🍁 Fall is finally here, and it’s time to mark your calendars!🎃 On Saturday, November 7th, Sustainable Events Collective ...
09/29/2026

🍁 Fall is finally here, and it’s time to mark your calendars!

🎃 On Saturday, November 7th, Sustainable Events Collective will be back to host another Pumpkin Smash Party! You’re invited along with your friends, family and neighbors to take your pumpkins from Halloween and smash ‘em up to compost them. Join us anytime from 11:30am-2:30pm at New Life Community Church in East Humboldt Park to partake in some smashing, hot beverages, and fun music!

📍 Event Location: New Life Community Church East Humboldt Park | New Life East Humboldt Park
♻️ Composting & Equipment: Urban Canopy | The Urban Canopy
☕️ Hot Beverages: Katherine Anne Confections | Katherine Anne Confections
🎵 Music & Entertainment: Total Harmony | Total Harmony Entertainment | Chicagoland Wedding DJ
📸 Day-of Photographer: Alaura Creative | Alaura - Chicago Wedding Photographer

📍 New Life Community Church, 1651 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
🗓️ November 7th, 2026

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9204 Waukegan Road
Morton Grove, IL
60053

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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