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• Meiqing F. Sent on 12/21/2023
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  Great caterer!

  I used CBD for my December 2023 wedding at The Library at 190 S LaSalle. The services were impeccable.
  I obtained proposals from several caterers from the venue's preferred caterers' list and went for tasting with two caterers. CBD's pricing is competitive compared with larger caterers, and menu options and tasting experience were better than smaller caterers. Lots of great hors d'oeuvres. Erin is very responsive, organized, and flexible. We were able to customize sides for entrees.
  On the wedding day, the captain (Aukse) was extremely professional, competent and attentive. We fully trust her and went with her recommendations for an on-the-spot change. The set-up was beautiful without any supervision. Flipping from ceremony layout to reception layout was done quickly. I believe they collaborated with the florist very well. They were also nice enough to box leftover cake and entrees for confirmed guests who could not show up. I would definitely recommend CBD.

  I used CBD for my December 2023 wedding at The Library at 190 S LaSalle. The services were impeccable.
  I obtained proposals from several caterers from the venue's preferred caterers' list and went for tasting with two caterers. CBD's pricing is competitive compared with larger caterers, and menu options and tasting experience were better than smaller caterers. Lots of great hors d'oeuvres. Erin is very responsive, organized, and flexible. We were able to customize sides for entrees.
  On the wedding day, the captain (Aukse) was extremely professional, competent and attentive. We fully trust her and went with her recommendations for an on-the-spot change. The set-up was beautiful without any supervision. Flipping from ceremony layout to reception layout was done quickly. I believe they collaborated with the florist very well. They were also nice enough to box leftover cake and entrees for confirmed guests who could not show up. I would definitely recommend CBD.
• Erin M. Sent on 06/29/2023
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  Everything was delicious and they have the best staff

  A month later and everyone is STILL raving about the food at our wedding!!! Matt is SO professional and kind. He answered so many of our questions (even ones unrelated to food — we asked about ceremony logistics, music, seating, linen choices) and was always willing to provide guidance and help along the way. He made us all feel so at ease and I felt confident choosing him and his team! Everything was seamless at the wedding. The dessert table was equally as delicious as the food! The apps at the cocktail hour were so delicious. The bartender was excellent. The staff knew what they were doing the entire time. I would not hesitate to hire them again for any event. Even the salad was delicious !! People told us it was the best food they’ve had at a wedding. You cannot go wrong choosing them for your big day.

  A month later and everyone is STILL raving about the food at our wedding!!! Matt is SO professional and kind. He answered so many of our questions (even ones unrelated to food — we asked about ceremony logistics, music, seating, linen choices) and was always willing to provide guidance and help along the way. He made us all feel so at ease and I felt confident choosing him and his team! Everything was seamless at the wedding. The dessert table was equally as delicious as the food! The apps at the cocktail hour were so delicious. The bartender was excellent. The staff knew what they were doing the entire time. I would not hesitate to hire them again for any event. Even the salad was delicious !! People told us it was the best food they’ve had at a wedding. You cannot go wrong choosing them for your big day.
• Anthony B. Sent on 10/03/2023
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  Made our Wedding Special

  We contracted Catered by Design (CBD) to provide catering services (appetizers, entrees, desserts, late night snacks) for our outdoor wedding at The Grove - Redfield Estate in August 2023. We could not have been more pleased with how everything turned out, and we were 100% satisfied with the food and service provided by CBD. The entrees were superb and beautifully presented on each plate. We commend all the effort and time Matt Gray put in to make our wedding day truly special. I would highly recommend CBD for any our your catering needs.
  
  There are hundreds of decisions you and your fiancée will make over the course of planning your wedding. Some of these decisions are easy; some are hard. In my opinion the selection of a caterer is easy; choose Catered by Design.

  We contracted Catered by Design (CBD) to provide catering services (appetizers, entrees, desserts, late night snacks) for our outdoor wedding at The Grove - Redfield Estate in August 2023. We could not have been more pleased with how everything turned out, and we were 100% satisfied with the food and service provided by CBD. The entrees were superb and beautifully presented on each plate. We commend all the effort and time Matt Gray put in to make our wedding day truly special. I would highly recommend CBD for any our your catering needs.
  
  There are hundreds of decisions you and your fiancée will make over the course of planning your wedding. Some of these decisions are easy; some are hard. In my opinion the selection of a caterer is easy; choose Catered by Design.
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• Jesse L. Sent on 08/24/2023
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  Catered By Design was amazing.

  Rachel and the entire Catered By Design team were absolutely fantastic throughout every phase of the wedding planning process. We couldn't believe how delicious the food was at our tasting, and every guest we've heard from felt the same way about the food at the wedding. Moreover, Rachel and her team were unbelievably flexible – they made so many adaptations to accommodate our needs and desires, big and small, even adding custom dishes that weren't on their already-exhaustive menus. Everything was delicious, incredibly professional, and done with love! And the service and timing on the wedding day was impeccable, leading to the smoothest possible evening, with every guest well-fed and cared for, properly fueled for the dance floor! And on top of everything else, they were definitely more reasonably priced than other caterers of the same caliber. Can't recommend highly enough.

  Rachel and the entire Catered By Design team were absolutely fantastic throughout every phase of the wedding planning process. We couldn't believe how delicious the food was at our tasting, and every guest we've heard from felt the same way about the food at the wedding. Moreover, Rachel and her team were unbelievably flexible – they made so many adaptations to accommodate our needs and desires, big and small, even adding custom dishes that weren't on their already-exhaustive menus. Everything was delicious, incredibly professional, and done with love! And the service and timing on the wedding day was impeccable, leading to the smoothest possible evening, with every guest well-fed and cared for, properly fueled for the dance floor! And on top of everything else, they were definitely more reasonably priced than other caterers of the same caliber. Can't recommend highly enough.
• Julie Sent on 10/08/2023
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  Don't Think Twice- CBD are the ones!

  Heading into wedding planning, I did not full appreciate how many parts of your wedding your caterer will be involved in. From designing the event layout for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, setting the decor tone with our rentals and linens, helping the days timeline run smoothly, to providing the folks that interact with ALL of your guests - a wedding caterer is responsible for so much beyond the food! Catered by Design was flawless across the board. Rachel was a dream to work with from our tasting, to our venue walk thrus, to emails and calls week of. And the team at our event (Bridgeport Art Center, Skyline Loft) night of took such good care of us! From making the food look beautiful, serving all of our guests including MANY with food allergies and dietary restrictions, and offering to grab me and my husband drinks so we could keep mingling with guests, I couldn't recommend Catered by Design more. Great service and a fair price point, so many food options, including custom orders - I am so grateful they were part of our big day!

  Heading into wedding planning, I did not full appreciate how many parts of your wedding your caterer will be involved in. From designing the event layout for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, setting the decor tone with our rentals and linens, helping the days timeline run smoothly, to providing the folks that interact with ALL of your guests - a wedding caterer is responsible for so much beyond the food! Catered by Design was flawless across the board. Rachel was a dream to work with from our tasting, to our venue walk thrus, to emails and calls week of. And the team at our event (Bridgeport Art Center, Skyline Loft) night of took such good care of us! From making the food look beautiful, serving all of our guests including MANY with food allergies and dietary restrictions, and offering to grab me and my husband drinks so we could keep mingling with guests, I couldn't recommend Catered by Design more. Great service and a fair price point, so many food options, including custom orders - I am so grateful they were part of our big day!
• Morgan S. Sent on 12/13/2023
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  Best Wedding Meal Ever

  From the staff to the food, Catered by Design deserves more than 5 stars. We used them for our wedding reception of ~215 guests. Rachel was detail oriented and personalized our experience from the initial food tasting. Even our tiniest critique was taken into account. It felt like we received the attention of a personalized chef while choosing our menu. They asked us about details down to what flavored water we'd like as the bride and groom. The food was executed with all of our initial edits at the next tasting. At the wedding, the staff was professional and attentive. Rachel attended our final vendor meeting to ensure her team knew all the details of the night. Dinner was served in a timely fashion and piping hot. Each one of my guests commented how amazing the food and mini dessert bar was. Without a doubt, I will be using Catered by Design for any big event I have in the future.

  From the staff to the food, Catered by Design deserves more than 5 stars. We used them for our wedding reception of ~215 guests. Rachel was detail oriented and personalized our experience from the initial food tasting. Even our tiniest critique was taken into account. It felt like we received the attention of a personalized chef while choosing our menu. They asked us about details down to what flavored water we'd like as the bride and groom. The food was executed with all of our initial edits at the next tasting. At the wedding, the staff was professional and attentive. Rachel attended our final vendor meeting to ensure her team knew all the details of the night. Dinner was served in a timely fashion and piping hot. Each one of my guests commented how amazing the food and mini dessert bar was. Without a doubt, I will be using Catered by Design for any big event I have in the future.
• Amber S. Sent on 03/12/2023
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  The "Everything" Caterer

  Our wedding venue provided Catered by Design as a recommended/preferred caterer. We looked into 8 different caterers, narrowed down our choices to 5, connected with 5 caterers, and, including Catered by Design, did tastings with two caterers. During our selection process, Rachel was fantastic. She provided exceptional care and attention to detail, she always answered our questions (with timeliness), made us feel important and setup memorable tasting experiences. The tastings we did with Catered by Design were flawless. The team ensured the experience would be a reflection of what we could expect on our wedding day. The food taste, quality and presentation were exceptional. Once we selected Catered by Design for our caterer and as we finalized our menu, the top-notch service was ceaseless. Rachel helped us to feel confident that the Catered by Design team would impeccably execute the dining component of our celebration. On the day of our wedding, the Catered by Design team arrived at our venue and truly executed a flawless dining experience. Catered by Design bartended for our event and we also utilized them during our cocktail hour, during plated dinner service and for cake cutting. The event captain for the day, Auske, is truly an MVP. She led the Catered by Design team through our event with a calm, proactive, “get it done” presence. To our knowledge, the day went off without issue. She made sure we had cocktails and hors d'oeuvres during our cocktail hour. She also checked on us throughout dinner to ensure we had everything we needed/wanted. After our big day, Rachel reached out to congratulate us and check in. Both Rachel and Auske are gems and we are so grateful for them and the whole Catered by Design team involved in supporting our big day. Choosing Catered by Design for any event is an easy decision to make and we’d absolutely choose them again and again.

  Our wedding venue provided Catered by Design as a recommended/preferred caterer. We looked into 8 different caterers, narrowed down our choices to 5, connected with 5 caterers, and, including Catered by Design, did tastings with two caterers. During our selection process, Rachel was fantastic. She provided exceptional care and attention to detail, she always answered our questions (with timeliness), made us feel important and setup memorable tasting experiences. The tastings we did with Catered by Design were flawless. The team ensured the experience would be a reflection of what we could expect on our wedding day. The food taste, quality and presentation were exceptional. Once we selected Catered by Design for our caterer and as we finalized our menu, the top-notch service was ceaseless. Rachel helped us to feel confident that the Catered by Design team would impeccably execute the dining component of our celebration. On the day of our wedding, the Catered by Design team arrived at our venue and truly executed a flawless dining experience. Catered by Design bartended for our event and we also utilized them during our cocktail hour, during plated dinner service and for cake cutting. The event captain for the day, Auske, is truly an MVP. She led the Catered by Design team through our event with a calm, proactive, “get it done” presence. To our knowledge, the day went off without issue. She made sure we had cocktails and hors d'oeuvres during our cocktail hour. She also checked on us throughout dinner to ensure we had everything we needed/wanted. After our big day, Rachel reached out to congratulate us and check in. Both Rachel and Auske are gems and we are so grateful for them and the whole Catered by Design team involved in supporting our big day. Choosing Catered by Design for any event is an easy decision to make and we’d absolutely choose them again and again.
• Dominic T. Sent on 12/07/2022
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  Catered By Design Earns 5-Star Reviews From Guests

  All I have to say is that every guest we heard from raved about the food. That's high praise for Catered By Design, who worked diligently with us to craft a personal menu and deliver exceptional service and great-tasting food. Much thanks to Rachel during planning and Auske the day of.

  All I have to say is that every guest we heard from raved about the food. That's high praise for Catered By Design, who worked diligently with us to craft a personal menu and deliver exceptional service and great-tasting food. Much thanks to Rachel during planning and Auske the day of.
• Jay Sent on 10/18/2022
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  Great Caterer!

  Catered by Design catered our wedding! They were easy to work with and our point-of-contact, Rachel, was very responsive. Rachel and her team were flexible, accommodated last minute requests, and provided input into planning the event (really helpful since they regularly worked our venue). Their pricing is transparent and have a large selection of menu items. Many of our guests commented on the tasty food!

  Catered by Design catered our wedding! They were easy to work with and our point-of-contact, Rachel, was very responsive. Rachel and her team were flexible, accommodated last minute requests, and provided input into planning the event (really helpful since they regularly worked our venue). Their pricing is transparent and have a large selection of menu items. Many of our guests commented on the tasty food!
• Joel F. Sent on 08/29/2022
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  Weekend Wedding

  We were married at our home over a 3 day weekend event and CBD was amazing! They were flexible and easy to work with. They managed the event as well as any I've had or attended. Service was great, staff was professional across all areas, food was perfect and they had it completely under control. They worked very well with our other contractors and I would hire them again any time!
  They are the Top Catering company I have ever worked with and I've done many/many/many events.

  We were married at our home over a 3 day weekend event and CBD was amazing! They were flexible and easy to work with. They managed the event as well as any I've had or attended. Service was great, staff was professional across all areas, food was perfect and they had it completely under control. They worked very well with our other contractors and I would hire them again any time!
  They are the Top Catering company I have ever worked with and I've done many/many/many events.
• Camille S. Sent on 11/07/2022
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  Exceptional caterer and team

  Catered by Design was absolutely incredible! We used their services for our wedding in May and guests are still telling us how good the food was. Rachel made planning everything a breeze. We loved our tasting and her recommendations. The day of, we didn't have any concerns at all. From the first call, to picking out the table spread, to setting up the floor plans, working with Catered by Design was truly stress free. Everything was served perfectly, on time, and without any hiccups. I would definitely recommend them and use them in the future.

  Catered by Design was absolutely incredible! We used their services for our wedding in May and guests are still telling us how good the food was. Rachel made planning everything a breeze. We loved our tasting and her recommendations. The day of, we didn't have any concerns at all. From the first call, to picking out the table spread, to setting up the floor plans, working with Catered by Design was truly stress free. Everything was served perfectly, on time, and without any hiccups. I would definitely recommend them and use them in the future.
• Katharine Sent on 06/02/2022
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  Amazing Caterer

  We worked with Rachel Jozwik who really went above and beyond to make sure our event was everything we hoped for and more. We started planning our reception three years ago and Catered By Design stood by us every step of the way. They were very accommodating to any changes we had and made great suggestions. The food was amazing, we got many compliments. Our team captain Laura was superb and always made sure we had everything we needed

  We worked with Rachel Jozwik who really went above and beyond to make sure our event was everything we hoped for and more. We started planning our reception three years ago and Catered By Design stood by us every step of the way. They were very accommodating to any changes we had and made great suggestions. The food was amazing, we got many compliments. Our team captain Laura was superb and always made sure we had everything we needed
• Lindsay B. Sent on 07/24/2022
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  Delicious food and flawless service

  We used Catered by Design for our rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch and were so happy with our decision! They were so easy to work with and had so many options for food. They helped us create a perfect menu that felt unique to us. Their service was impeccable and felt very sanitary. There were no long pauses at our rehearsal dinner waiting for the next course. Everyone raved about the food and especially loved the omelette bar at brunch! Would highly recommend them to anyone for any occasion!

  We used Catered by Design for our rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch and were so happy with our decision! They were so easy to work with and had so many options for food. They helped us create a perfect menu that felt unique to us. Their service was impeccable and felt very sanitary. There were no long pauses at our rehearsal dinner waiting for the next course. Everyone raved about the food and especially loved the omelette bar at brunch! Would highly recommend them to anyone for any occasion!

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  Thank you so much for your amazing review! It is always great to hear that everyone was so pleased with our food and that no details were missed. We look forward to your future life events and for Catered by Design to be there. Wishing you the best on this new chapter in your life.
• Justin S. Sent on 05/14/2022
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  Best Food / Great People

  Not only was the food absolutely fantastic, we can't say enough how much we enjoyed working with Sam. His team was fast the night of the wedding and Rachel lead the team flawlessly the entire day. The food is creative and delicious and they cared so much about making our night a great event. Thank you Sam & Rachel for everything!

  Not only was the food absolutely fantastic, we can't say enough how much we enjoyed working with Sam. His team was fast the night of the wedding and Rachel lead the team flawlessly the entire day. The food is creative and delicious and they cared so much about making our night a great event. Thank you Sam & Rachel for everything!
• Shamus T. Sent on 04/14/2022
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  Pamper Yourselves and Your Guests

  Catered by Design came through for us. The proposal process was very professional, and all communication was timely and responsive. The tasting event was a treat in and of itself, where we were able to pick out our dishes, linens, as well as the dishes. On the big day, Laura made us feel very well taken care of. She was at my side on the day of the event to confirm the timing of everything, and made sure that everything went smoothly. All the servers, and the bartender were friendly, and helpful. The passed hors d'oeuvres were delicious! The drink bar was beautiful with all of the colored carafes, and San Pellegrino. The mushroom bisque, breads, and entrees all exceeded our highest hopes. The Catered by Design team absolutely made our day, working with our photographer, baker, and florist, harmoniously, part of a dream team. Our guests had a wonderful time, all praised the food and service. We wanted to pamper and impress our guests, and Catered by Design certainly did that.

  Catered by Design came through for us. The proposal process was very professional, and all communication was timely and responsive. The tasting event was a treat in and of itself, where we were able to pick out our dishes, linens, as well as the dishes. On the big day, Laura made us feel very well taken care of. She was at my side on the day of the event to confirm the timing of everything, and made sure that everything went smoothly. All the servers, and the bartender were friendly, and helpful. The passed hors d'oeuvres were delicious! The drink bar was beautiful with all of the colored carafes, and San Pellegrino. The mushroom bisque, breads, and entrees all exceeded our highest hopes. The Catered by Design team absolutely made our day, working with our photographer, baker, and florist, harmoniously, part of a dream team. Our guests had a wonderful time, all praised the food and service. We wanted to pamper and impress our guests, and Catered by Design certainly did that.
• Melissa D. Sent on 03/23/2022
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  Amazing Food, Professional Service for my Wedding

  Catered by Design was wonderful! They catered my March 18th wedding at the Bridgeport Art Center and everything was delicious. From the cocktail hour, all the way to the late night grub, all my guests kept saying how good the food was. I worked with Rachel Jozwik who was so flexible and patient with me on all the changes/additions I kept making. The servers were attentive and professional. I couldn’t have asked for a better team. Thank you Catered by Design!

  Catered by Design was wonderful! They catered my March 18th wedding at the Bridgeport Art Center and everything was delicious. From the cocktail hour, all the way to the late night grub, all my guests kept saying how good the food was. I worked with Rachel Jozwik who was so flexible and patient with me on all the changes/additions I kept making. The servers were attentive and professional. I couldn’t have asked for a better team. Thank you Catered by Design!
• Olivia B. Sent on 01/14/2022
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  Catered by Design stole the show!

  My husband & I cannot say enough good things about Catered by Design! They catered our wedding this past New Years Eve & we were so grateful to have worked with them! To start, the food was truly truly amazing! How many times have you left a wedding thinking about the food or complimenting the bride & groom on how good the food was? Personally, I never have... until our wedding! 9/10 guests still mention how amazing the food was & that they went back up for second or third helpings (we had food stations). We knew the food was going to be great, but we didn't know it was going to be THAT great! Regarding the service - just wow! The entire event staff was so friendly & kind & anticipated needs before they even happened. Aukse was such an amazing Catering Captain - we really appreciated how she not only made sure her team was on time & on top of all details, but also made sure my husband & I were always doing OK & happy! Truly white glove service. The bartenders were so friendly & kind to all guests - given that it was NYE, that was key! Now on to Rachel Jozwik... Rachel was our catering coordinator & we honestly couldn't have done this without her! She was SO on top of every detail and so very accommodating - she gave this Type A girl major major ease knowing that we didn’t need to worry about a thing! Throughout all the phone calls and emails and proposal updates, Rachel took everything in stride and made sure we had the most perfect day.. which we did!! It probably goes without saying, but we can't recommend Catered by Design enough!

  My husband & I cannot say enough good things about Catered by Design! They catered our wedding this past New Years Eve & we were so grateful to have worked with them! To start, the food was truly truly amazing! How many times have you left a wedding thinking about the food or complimenting the bride & groom on how good the food was? Personally, I never have... until our wedding! 9/10 guests still mention how amazing the food was & that they went back up for second or third helpings (we had food stations). We knew the food was going to be great, but we didn't know it was going to be THAT great! Regarding the service - just wow! The entire event staff was so friendly & kind & anticipated needs before they even happened. Aukse was such an amazing Catering Captain - we really appreciated how she not only made sure her team was on time & on top of all details, but also made sure my husband & I were always doing OK & happy! Truly white glove service. The bartenders were so friendly & kind to all guests - given that it was NYE, that was key! Now on to Rachel Jozwik... Rachel was our catering coordinator & we honestly couldn't have done this without her! She was SO on top of every detail and so very accommodating - she gave this Type A girl major major ease knowing that we didn’t need to worry about a thing! Throughout all the phone calls and emails and proposal updates, Rachel took everything in stride and made sure we had the most perfect day.. which we did!! It probably goes without saying, but we can't recommend Catered by Design enough!

  Catered by Design's reply:

  It is great to hear that we not only left you with an amazing experience, but that so many of your guests were raving about us. We were honored to be bringing in the New Year with your wedding. Both Aukse and Rachel are gems, that we are lucky to call our teammates. I will make sure to pass this review onto them so that they know how pleased you were as well.
  Wishing you and your husband the best in 2022!
• Andrea M. Sent on 11/15/2020
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  Highly Recommend!

  We were very happy to have worked with Rachel and the Catered By Design team for our wedding! Being a COVID wedding, we made several changes throughout the process but Catered by Design was extremely helpful and flexible. The bridal party arrived late to the reception and the Catered by Design team made sure everyone got to try each of the appetizers- a very nice touch! Overall, I can't recommend them enough and the food is fantastic. We received several compliments from the guests.

  We were very happy to have worked with Rachel and the Catered By Design team for our wedding! Being a COVID wedding, we made several changes throughout the process but Catered by Design was extremely helpful and flexible. The bridal party arrived late to the reception and the Catered by Design team made sure everyone got to try each of the appetizers- a very nice touch! Overall, I can't recommend them enough and the food is fantastic. We received several compliments from the guests.

  Catered by Design's reply:

  Thank you so much for your kind review. It was so great to work with you both. Even through all the changes, you had such a beautiful day. We wish you the very best!
• Madilyn J. Sent on 12/18/2021
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  How Often Do Your Guest Actually Like the Wedding Food?!

  Rachel and her team at Catered by Design was one of the best choices I made for my big day.
  
  My guests continue to remind me how amazing the food was at our wedding.
  We had a carving station, slider bar and build your own pasta station. The food was delicious. I wish I can eat my wedding food right now.
  
  Rachel and her team brought my vision to life and I am so happy I chose them for our catering. Rachel has been so easy to work with. She has made the entire process stress free and was very professional.
  
  I highly recommend Rachel and Catered by Design for any catering event.

  Rachel and her team at Catered by Design was one of the best choices I made for my big day.
  
  My guests continue to remind me how amazing the food was at our wedding.
  We had a carving station, slider bar and build your own pasta station. The food was delicious. I wish I can eat my wedding food right now.
  
  Rachel and her team brought my vision to life and I am so happy I chose them for our catering. Rachel has been so easy to work with. She has made the entire process stress free and was very professional.
  
  I highly recommend Rachel and Catered by Design for any catering event.
• The M. Sent on 10/25/2021
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  Flawless experience

  Rachel and her team are INCREDIBLE. All of our guests at our wedding were raving about everything from the apps to entrees and desserts. Rachel is so organized and on top of things. She confirmed last minute details that we wanted changed a few days before our wedding. The catering captain took amazing care of us all night as well by making sure our drinks were always filled. This catering company is too good. 10/10 recommend!!

  Rachel and her team are INCREDIBLE. All of our guests at our wedding were raving about everything from the apps to entrees and desserts. Rachel is so organized and on top of things. She confirmed last minute details that we wanted changed a few days before our wedding. The catering captain took amazing care of us all night as well by making sure our drinks were always filled. This catering company is too good. 10/10 recommend!!

  Catered by Design's reply:

  This is what we live for! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We are always excited to hear when our team does an amazing job. Rachel is great at her job, and pushes for perfection with each event, so it is nice to hear your feedback. We will make sure our team sees the wonderful feedback you have left in this review.
• Mark W. Sent on 12/29/2021
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  Our daughter's wedding

  Catered by Design exceeded all our expectations and more. We hosted our daughter's wedding on our property in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. With this venue, a lot of planning and custom requirements were needed for the perfect day. The Catered by Design staff led by Rachel Jozwik planned and executed on the event flawlessly. Delicious food, impeccable service, professionalism combined to create an atmosphere that our guests are still talking about today.d
  
  Use this company for your event. You will not be sorry!

  Catered by Design exceeded all our expectations and more. We hosted our daughter's wedding on our property in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. With this venue, a lot of planning and custom requirements were needed for the perfect day. The Catered by Design staff led by Rachel Jozwik planned and executed on the event flawlessly. Delicious food, impeccable service, professionalism combined to create an atmosphere that our guests are still talking about today.d
  
  Use this company for your event. You will not be sorry!

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  Catered by Design's reply:

  Thank you for taking the time to leave us some amazing feedback, as well as some pictures from that magical evening. We love hearing that Rachel made everything move smoothly and perfectly. We hope you have a wonderful start to the new year.
• Peg F. Sent on 11/18/2021
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  Delightfully Delicious

  Everyone said how delicious the food was-we did chicken, beef tenderloin and salmon for our wedding dinner. We had approx 260 people.
  
  The sales specialist, Rachel, was amazing to work with. She is so responsive, attentive and helpful. She was at the wedding to make sure everything ran smoothly.
  
  Our Captain, Aukse was an absolute godsend. She did such an incredible job. When we showed up I was starving and thirsty-she went and got appetizers for my husband and me, as well as a tray of champagne, and brought it to the bridal suite. She made sure everything was on time and that the night went smoothly. I can’t say enough great things about her.

  Everyone said how delicious the food was-we did chicken, beef tenderloin and salmon for our wedding dinner. We had approx 260 people.
  
  The sales specialist, Rachel, was amazing to work with. She is so responsive, attentive and helpful. She was at the wedding to make sure everything ran smoothly.
  
  Our Captain, Aukse was an absolute godsend. She did such an incredible job. When we showed up I was starving and thirsty-she went and got appetizers for my husband and me, as well as a tray of champagne, and brought it to the bridal suite. She made sure everything was on time and that the night went smoothly. I can’t say enough great things about her.
• Vanessa N. Sent on 10/25/2021
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  Incredible!

  Catered by Design is exceptional catering service! We hired them to cater our wedding at Cheney Mansion on September 24th and they delivered better than we could have imagined. The food was amazing and Rachel, the manager, was incredibly helpful at every step of the planning process. The staff were also very professional and blended into the crowd quite well on the day of the wedding. They have catered at the Cheney Mansion many times in the past and were quite familiar with the layout, so planning was so simple! We ended up choosing a food station set up, which was fantastic. Our big Italian family was VERY impressed with the quality of the food. Almost nothing was left over at the end of the night, which is quite a compliment, both to the quality of the food and their ability to accurately estimate our needs. We would highly recommend them for any event!

  Catered by Design is exceptional catering service! We hired them to cater our wedding at Cheney Mansion on September 24th and they delivered better than we could have imagined. The food was amazing and Rachel, the manager, was incredibly helpful at every step of the planning process. The staff were also very professional and blended into the crowd quite well on the day of the wedding. They have catered at the Cheney Mansion many times in the past and were quite familiar with the layout, so planning was so simple! We ended up choosing a food station set up, which was fantastic. Our big Italian family was VERY impressed with the quality of the food. Almost nothing was left over at the end of the night, which is quite a compliment, both to the quality of the food and their ability to accurately estimate our needs. We would highly recommend them for any event!
• Kala Sent on 10/03/2021
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  Magnificent

  Amazing! I can’t say more!
  Fantastic!

  Amazing! I can’t say more!
  Fantastic!

  Catered by Design's reply:

  Thank your for the amazing rating and kind words. We were glad you had a fantastic experience with us.
• Mark L. Sent on 07/22/2021
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  The Ultimate Catering Services

  We hired Catered by Design for our wedding reception at the Grove Redfield Estate, and it was one of the best decisions we made in the planning process. Matt and his team are incredible. Matt helped us build a menu tailored to our tastes and atmosphere. His experience was invaluable, as he made key suggestions related to place settings, linens, bar orders, etc. He made sure that our extra furniture rentals fit within our budget, even if it meant Catered by Design had to store the chairs for a few extra days. Matt was highly responsive to all our emails and phone calls, right down to the simplest questions. We left the tasting with full confidence that the food would be delicious and that Matt would ensure that the event ran smoothly.
  
  On the day of the wedding, the reception team was led by Laura, who was amazing. Her team was prompt, efficient, and polite. They set up our reception space exactly as we had described, and made last-minute adjustments that didn't detract from our vibe. Laura herself served us at our sweetheart table, and she was perceptive enough to pack our meals for us when she saw that we wouldn't have time to finish our food at the table. All of our guests raved about the food, saying they were happy it wasn't "just a typical wedding meal." From the service to the setup to the food itself, Catered by Design is a team of ultimate professionals. You won't go wrong in choosing them for your event.

  We hired Catered by Design for our wedding reception at the Grove Redfield Estate, and it was one of the best decisions we made in the planning process. Matt and his team are incredible. Matt helped us build a menu tailored to our tastes and atmosphere. His experience was invaluable, as he made key suggestions related to place settings, linens, bar orders, etc. He made sure that our extra furniture rentals fit within our budget, even if it meant Catered by Design had to store the chairs for a few extra days. Matt was highly responsive to all our emails and phone calls, right down to the simplest questions. We left the tasting with full confidence that the food would be delicious and that Matt would ensure that the event ran smoothly.
  
  On the day of the wedding, the reception team was led by Laura, who was amazing. Her team was prompt, efficient, and polite. They set up our reception space exactly as we had described, and made last-minute adjustments that didn't detract from our vibe. Laura herself served us at our sweetheart table, and she was perceptive enough to pack our meals for us when she saw that we wouldn't have time to finish our food at the table. All of our guests raved about the food, saying they were happy it wasn't "just a typical wedding meal." From the service to the setup to the food itself, Catered by Design is a team of ultimate professionals. You won't go wrong in choosing them for your event.

  Catered by Design's reply:

  Thank you for this amazing review, Mark and Leslie, and for choosing us as your wedding caterer! Matt, Laura, and the Team really enjoyed working with you and we are so glad you had such a great experience! All the best!

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