February 27, 2019

2019 CATIE Award Winner!

February 27, 2019

2019 CATIE Award Winner!

On a daily basis, our team works tirelessly to prepare and produce events. We focus on ensuring our clients are thrilled with the result. Whether it’s an intimate family gathering or a multiple day event serving over 9,000 people, we aim to provide the highest quality food and the most professional service. For us, success is measured by the satisfaction of our clients and their guests.

So when we receive recognition and accolades from our peers, it’s an entirely different type of excitement. This is exactly what happened at this year’s Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence (CATIE) Awards at the International Caterers Association’s Catersource conference in New Orleans. The spirit of the CATIE Awards is to recognize achievements of exemplary production at an event. The CATIE Awards have been called the Academy Awards of the Catering Industry… and this year (drum roll please), we received three!

Catering by Michaels 2019 CATIE Awards

We were honored to be named Best Action Station, Best Buffet Presentation & Menu, and Best Multiple Day Event. Receiving this recognition out of a field of exemplary, international catering companies fills us with pride. It is a confirmation of the hard work and dedication each and every member of the Catering by Michaels team puts into every event!

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May 17, 2017

2017 NICE Awards Reception in Chicago

May 17, 2017

2017 NICE Awards Reception in Chicago

The annual NICE Awards recognize Chicagoland members of NACE (National Association for Catering and Events) and ILEA (International Live Events Association) for their accomplishments within the special events industry. The joint awards ceremony celebrates achievements in the areas of event planning, catering, entertainment, creative and support services. We are proud that Catering By Michaels is nominated for (and the recipient of!) many of these awards each year.

2017 NICE Awards

This year, Catering by Michaels is honored to have won the following awards:

  • Best Catered Event, On or Off Premise – The NFL Draft.
  • Best Buffet Presentation, On or Off Premise – Ramen Station at Modern Luxury Magazine’s Issue Release Party. 
  • Best Plated Presentation, On or Off Premise – Mediterranean Sea bass at the ILEA Chicago Masters Dinner.
  • Best Creative Cocktail or Beverage Presentation – Martini’s & Oysters were a fan favorite.

Ramen Station

Ramen Station at Modern Luxury Magazine’s Issue Release Party

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