Chicago, a vibrant city known for its rich culinary heritage, iconic skyline, and diverse culture, is a prime destination for events and gatherings of all kinds. In addition to its varied culinary scene, Chicago is also home to some of the finest catering services in the country.

So whether you’re planning a corporate event, a wedding, a birthday celebration, or any other special occasion, the catering service you choose can make or break the experience for you and your guests. Finding the perfect catering service in Chicago can be overwhelming in a city brimming with options.

That’s why we’ve compiled a comprehensive insider tips guide to help you navigate the world of catering in the Windy City.

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Office catering is an essential aspect of corporate culture in Chicago. It plays a significant role in keeping employees happy and motivated. A well-planned office catering can help boost morale, foster teamwork, and increase productivity.

Whether you’re hosting a corporate event or a team meeting or want to treat your employees to a tasty lunch, the Windy City has something for everyone.

In this blog post, we will discuss some tips and trends for office catering in Chicago.

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We always do an annual Thanksgiving meal donation to Northwestern Settlement for 400 people so those in need can enjoy all the delicious traditions of a Thanksgiving meal. COVID-19 has destroyed our industry and continues to have a profound impact on our company. The events industry has been hit the hardest and so many of our favorite companies have already closed their doors. We have been hit hard, really hard, but there are so many people that are in need more than us. We really weren’t sure how we were going to make any donation work this year because of COVID-19. That is until we got a little help from our friends!

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It’s been a minute since I have written a blog. We opened back up and the business of being open and operating during COVID-19 took over. That is another blog entirely and I will get to it, but that is not what I want to talk about today. I read yet another fantastic MIBE (Make It Better Everyday) message from my friend and mentor, Anthony Lambatos, from Footers Catering in Denver, Colorado. Seriously – sign up for his weekly MIBE message, his words are gold and always thought-provoking. I read his MIBE message from last week (the inspiration for this post) and knew that I needed to do this same activity with our team. We brought our sales team back into the office this week on an alternating A/B schedule. This is the first time any of them have been at their desks or inside our doors since March 16^th. I have a few tears in my eyes just thinking about the journey we have been on thus far.

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My name is Lisa Ware and I am the Director of Business Development & Special Projects at Catering by Michaels. I have been writing about our journey through COVID-19. If you have not yet read the previous episodes – be sure to start from the beginning!

The Great Pause

I have been staring at this screen for hours trying to find the words to describe the roller coaster of emotions we have been through in the past three months. My last blog post was all about the abrupt shutdown so forgive me that I am going to fast forward a little bit. The weeks that followed the abrupt shutdown have all blurred together, but the emotions throughout remain the same. In my head, I have dubbed this weird time as the great pause. When we held our all-team meeting in mid-March, never did we ever imagine we would still be in this position in mid-June.

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