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Catering by Michaels

Catering by Michaels

Morton Grove, IL
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    Teddy&Chelsea B. Sent on 11/30/2023
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    Top notch food and service!

    We booked Catering by Michaels for our wedding after having multiple family friends recommended them and they EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS!

    Communication with Michaels was seamless and working with our coordinator, Stacey, was a dream. She was so on top of it in scheduling our tasting, attending our final walk-through, and making sure everything was perfect on the day of the event.

    First and foremost the food options they offered were TO DIE FOR. It was so hard choosing what we wanted at our wedding because everything sounded so good. I went into choosing a caterer just not wanting bad food and they provided everything and more that I could imagine. The tasting was one of our favorite parts of planning. We had such a great time trying all the food, making notes, and playing around with place-setting options. Truly we were blown away with every food item we tasted.

    When it came to the walk-through Stacey came prepared and asked us all the right questions, even about things we hadn't thought of or discussed. I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge and professionalism.

    On the wedding day, Stacey and all the Catering by Michaels staff were TOP NOTCH! Our guests were also blown away by how delicious the food was - from apps, to dinner, to dessert. Multiple guests have reached out to us post-wedding to rave about not only the food but also about the staff and service they received.

    I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed working with Stacey and Catering by Michaels and would recommend them to anyone who is considering them as an option for any event!
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    Kalina G. Sent on 07/31/2023
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    Catering by Michaels is the best!

    We used Catering by Michael’s for our April 2023 wedding and I cannot recommend them enough! We worked with Stacey and she was amazing through the entire process, from pricing out various options for our quotes to helping us craft a menu that would work best for our wedding. On top of all of it she was incredibly professional and always in great mood and so pleasant to work with. Catering was a big expense for us so she took a lot of time to help us get everything just right for our big day.

    We had a tasting a few months before the wedding, which was such a fun experience and helped us feel much better about the day. The tasting was a true demonstration of how things would go on our wedding day and they were not kidding - it was exactly the amazing food and customer service we got to experience on our wedding.

    Everything about the wedding catering went perfectly - every team member was professional and in a great mood, tables were served promptly with warm food, and the best part was that it was all incredibly delicious and filling.

    I cannot recommend CMB more - there’s a reason they’ve been around for so long and are so amazing at what they do!
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    Kelsey M. Sent on 12/06/2022
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    Catering by Michaels and Moriah are the BEST!

    Cannot say enough good things about Catering by Michaels for a wedding! From the beginning they were amazing partners - they were responsive, accommodating, flexible and the food was INCREDIBLE on the wedding day! Moriah was an absolute gem to work with and was supportive throughout the entire process. The guests raved about the appetizers, dinner, desserts and late night snacks and we're still hearing about how good the food was weeks later. 100/10 would recommend Moriah and team for your wedding.
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    Liz R. Sent on 10/05/2022
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    The best!

    Catering by Michael’s was amazing!!! We worked with Moriah, who was so on top of everything and a breeze to work with. From our tasting until our big day, everything went so smoothly and not to mention DELICIOUS! We’ve had so many people reach out and say how amazing the food was. We were blown away! Highly recommend them, you won’t be disappointed!!
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    Felicia G. Sent on 03/28/2022
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    The Best Caterer in Chicago

    My daughter's wedding was on November 13, 2021, but my post never got from my desk to this page. So after cleaning my desk today, I found my words and I still feel the same way.

    Michele, there are no words to thank you for Saturday night. From the moment we met at our party planner's office until Saturday night and everything in between, everything was outstanding! Catering by Michael’s never disappoints! It’s amazing what happens behind closed doors that I don’t get to see. One goal that I had was to try every single appetizer. Your wonderful staff, serving them, knew my goal and helped to make sure that I tried every delicious appetizer that we had ordered. It was a success, I tried them all. Your staff was incredible. You are incredible! Thank you so much for everything you did to make my daughter and my son-in-law’s special night, even that more special. I have no idea what you did for the people with all of the special dietary needs. When I saw that list, I couldn’t believe it! But, you did it! People commented about how wonderful the food was! Thank you, thank you and thank you again!
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    Lees Sent on 10/21/2020
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    Amazing Experience During Covid

    It's a weird time to plan a wedding, and Moriah & Michael's took away so much of the stress of it all. I helped my sister-in-law organize her small, backyard wedding and it was a cinch with CBM. Food was amazing, everybody on staff was so friendly and nice and helpful, and their Covid precautions were really well thought out. Highly, highly, highly recommend.
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    Sophia W. Sent on 04/19/2021
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    Truly the best!!!

    There are no words that can describe how happy I am that we chose to work with CBM for our wedding. Aside from the fact that the food was phenomenal, the quality of service, professionalism, and accessibility leading up to and on our wedding night far exceeded all of our expectations. Michele and her team truly thought through every detail. When our guest count doubled just a couple of weeks before the wedding (thank you Covid Vaccine!), Michele remained completely calm and executed everything flawlessly. They say brides don't eat on their wedding nights, but after my tasting I knew I had to eat everything because it was SO delicious!!!

    Catering by Michaels's reply:

    Sophia,
    Thank you for the awesome review. We are thrilled that we exceeded your expectations. You looked beautiful on your wedding day, and with your amazing smile and engaging, warm personality, you are beautiful every day (must be your amazing family 😉). Good luck to both of you in your marriage!!
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    S Abon Sent on 08/13/2021
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    Filet Cuts with Butter Knife

    The food was SOO good I had so many people tell me they loved it during and even after the wedding!. Some even said it was the best steak they ever had. It literally cut with the butter knife.
    Appetizers were delicious. Our event coordinator was so great and she was a huge reason we went with CBM, her knowledge and attentiveness and she is so personable. We made the right choice and so will you!
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    Jordan M. Sent on 01/08/2020
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    Best food you could ask for!

    I don’t even know where to begin! The best compliment comes from one of our guests that had 8 weddings this year and he could not stop raving about the food at the wedding. I have many food allergies and the chef from Michael’s was able to make me a custom plate that was fresh and fit my needs. I was able to enjoy a full tasteful meal at my wedding, not just a plate of meat and bland potato. They made me a special first course of a sushi donut. I have never craved sushi until experiencing the brilliance is the chef through Michael’s. Not only was our meal delicious they made an amazing taco bar for a midnight snack. Our guests were shocked and incredibly pleased by the experience and the meal. They loved that the entire meal was made to go so they could bring it back to the hotel. Several people have already asked me for the name of the company who catered the meals and I excitedly tell them Catering by Michael’s
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    Natalie W. Sent on 09/18/2019
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    Food is absolutely AMAZING!

    I highly recommend Catering by Michael's! Everyone LOVED our food at the wedding! It's not your typical "wedding food." We also had lots of compliments on the waitstaff, and how they were all very friendly and accommodating for those who need special meals. Our coordinator, Moriah, was the absolute best to work with and the process was very easy and stress-free!
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    Steven T. Sent on 09/30/2019
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    So Delicious!

    We received a lot of great feedback from our wedding guests about our food and we couldn't agree more. Every appetizer that was supposed to be hot, was hot. I know that seems like a weird thing to share, but sometimes weddings don't always even have that.

    Overall our experience was wonderful from the food tasting and letting us ask too many questions to when it came to the day of the wedding. Every meal was prepared great, they accommodated every person with specific dietary needs, and the taste alone was absolutely incredible. I also would like to mention the desserts and more importantly the donuts. THEY WERE INCREDIBLE. They really truly do good work and help make sure you get the menu you want for you special day and there is nothing more you could ask for. Clear eyes, full stomachs, can't lose. They were the best.
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    Rosalee Sent on 09/04/2019
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    Best Wedding Food (per some very opinionated guests!)

    We had our wedding at a CBM location, but this is just speaking with regard to the food. One word: spectacular. We were nervous going with a catering company that we weren’t familiar with, but it had been well-reviewed online, and a lot of friends had said they went to CBM events that were delicious, so we decided to go for it. We were met first with a 100-plus page menu, with the further statement that the kitchen could really make anything we wanted. Our tasting was excellent; the staff was incredibly helpful when we had to start making cuts, and the woman who assisted us at the tasting actually had her wedding at the same venue, and gave us a lot of insight about the space, and how the food is cooked/will come out from the kitchen. When we were further down the line, our fabulous coordinator Marta sent us sample menus for sweet tables because we couldn’t decide on what to get. We were able to pick from all of those menus and craft a perfect sweet table for our guests to eat there and to take some home. Weeks later, people are still telling us that it was some of the best food they have ever had at a wedding. If you are looking at a CBM location, book it. Or if you’re just looking for a caterer, don’t hesitate to book Catering By Michaels!
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    Marty M. Sent on 08/07/2019
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    Our wedding

    We used Michaels for our Daughters wedding at a venue that had to be completely catered with a pretty large guest list. Michaels (Michele)didn't miss a beat! From the servers to the bartenders, from the food to the drinks, everything was perfect. There were a lot of moving parts and Michele made sure everything worked. The food was HOT and delicious ! :)

    Catering by Michaels's reply:

    We couldn't be happier that you and your guests were pleased! It was a pleasure working with you, and, most importantly, we wish your daughter unparalleled happiness!
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    Lindsay Sent on 10/20/2018
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    Great food, great service, great value!

    They were amazing to work with and the food was delicious!! We got many compliments on the food.

    Catering by Michaels's reply:

    We are delighted YOU were delighted! Knowing you were happy with our food means a lot! Thank you so much for your kind words.
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    Katie Sent on 08/08/2018
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    They were amazing! Food was delicious, and a great variety! We had the for our wedding with independence grove and they were great!
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    Megan B. Sent on 10/30/2018
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    More please!

    We can't say enough positive things about Catering by Michaels. We had our wedding at Events at Independence Grove and we are so thankful they use them as an exclusive caterer. For a few examples... we had chicken and waffles, tomato soup with grilled cheese fingers, a flaming donut station, a late night taco bar and the best jumbo white fish I have ever had. From the tasting (which is amazing on its own) to our wedding day, all of the food was perfect. Strangers would rave about the food when they would heard about our venue... now we know why! We can't wait to be one of those strangers now!
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    Richie Sent on 07/09/2018
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    Catering by Michaels did an excellent job to deliver on the best catering possible for our wedding. Jessica W. did a great job to guide us through the process and provided the best advice whenever possible. She was attentive to our needs and quick to respond to us. We also received great feedback from our guests, everyone LOVED all the Hors d'oeuvre passed during cocktail hour as well as the passed desserts. Catering by Michaels also did a great job in providing more than enough food options for our dietary restricted guests.
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    Jessy Sent on 06/25/2018
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    My husband and I choose Catering by Michaels to cater our wedding. This is my second time using this company for a large event and I cannot speak enough about the their staff! For both events I have worked with Stacey and her team and the entire process was seamless. Everyone pays very close attention to detail, works with your budget, and strives to match your vision. All of these qualities were very important to my husband and I, and Catering by Michaels exceeded our standards.

    Our guests did not stop talking about our passed apps and dinner was a hit. Wonderful people, wonderful company. Would 100% recommend.
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    Caitlin Sent on 08/13/2018
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    The food and decor was stellar - I'm thrilled to say my wedding served one of the best steaks I've ever had, and desserts to match. But you'll be eating a lot of good food as you taste caterers - it's CBM's personal touch that was so above and beyond. We went for a dessert tasting at Catering by Michaels, and one of the chefs sat down happened to be in the office, sat down with us, and took personal customization from the bride-to-be (who has a notorious sweet tooth!). We later found out this was the VP in charge of Desserts, and frankly that was reflective of the personal attention and dedication we got from Catering by Michaels. This was important because as a couple with a long engagement, we even had a personnel change at Catering by Michaels and nothing was lost in the exchange. That, to me, is a great measure of the stability and confidence you'll be getting with Michaels.
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    Lynda A. Sent on 06/09/2018
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    From the minute we met with Michelle Gossman from Catering By Michaels we were confident that this was the catering company that we must hire to do our daughters wedding for 320 guests at the Harold Washington Library. She gave us so much time, creative energy, her thoughtful ideas, and was a great listener to our ideas. She respected our budget and always explained why we may or may not needed the caterer’s additional services. I always felt like she was client centered in catering decisions, putting our needs and wants first. There were many challenges having a wedding of this size at this venue, but Michelle was an incredible collaborator with our party planner Marcy Glink from Great Events. She put in so many extra hours doing site visits to insure the wedding day would go smoothly. As for the day and night of the wedding..........we have never seen a team of people work as hard and as professionally as the entire staff at Catering by Michaels. From the waiters to the bartenders to the chef to the kitchen staff to Michelle, herself, they never sat down and were so pleasant and efficient. And lastly, THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE!!! People have been raving about the appetizers, main course and dessert all week. Not only did it look outstanding it tasted it as well. People have told me they cleaned their plates and that is not usually true with most wedding food. We have heard comments from so many of our guests that the food came hot and they loved the passed desserts on the dance floor. We give Michelle and Catering By Michaels a standing ovation!!!
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    Maura Sent on 07/22/2018
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    We used Catering by Michaels for our wedding and our guests raved about the food afterward and said things like "I've never been to a wedding where the food was this good!" Our main contact, Jessica, was absolutely lovely and very responsive and helped us with all of our questions. The tasting trial allowed 6 people to attend, included a glass of bubbles, and we got to take home the leftovers. The food was DELICIOUS at the tasting and DELICIOUS at the wedding. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.
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    Michele grossman was a delight to work with! Everything was easy and she did an amazing Job. Can’t tell u how many people commented on how awesome the food was! All the thanks goes to Michele on her hard work and dedication on making my sons bar mitzvah memorable.
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    Kelsey Sent on 12/19/2018
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    Absolutely Wonderful

    We had the best experience with Catering by Michaels for our May wedding, particularly with our event coordinator, Jessica. She was kind and responsive and wonderful to work with. All of the food was delicious, and we highly recommend them to you.

    Catering by Michaels's reply:

    Thank you so much Kelsey, we hope married life is treating you very well and we wish you and your family the happiest of holidays!

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    Zack Sent on 06/11/2018
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    Catering by Michaels was unbelievably easy to work with. The caterer is responsible for so much of the wedding being great; the flow is practically set around the food. Jessica was there to help us every step of the way, even when other vendors had issues. The food was incredible (and let's be honest, most wedding food sucks), and the staff was extremely attentive. I couldn't recommend them more.
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    Carol Sent on 11/28/2017
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    The food was outstanding! We received so many compliments on not only the way the food tasted but just as many on how beautifully the way the food was presented! I would strongly recommend using them!!
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