Chef Pat & Co

Chef Pat & Co Based in Chicagoland, Chef Pat & Co is owned by the father-daughter duo of Patrick and Kayla Jane McLaughlin. So are we. Reach out today.

In-home dinner parties, custom cooking lessons, catered events, and beyond, brought to you by the professional, experience, and flavor of Chef Pat’s 40 years in the kitchen. Leave KJ to the booking and Pat to the cooking - and rest assured your event will be executed flawlessly. Imagine in-home dinner parties, custom cooking lessons, catered events, and beyond, brought to you by the professional,

experience, and flavor of Chef Pat’s 40 years in the kitchen. Enjoy his culinary creations in the familiarity of your home, or any venue. Chef’s friendliness, and ability to fully engage an audience as if they were his own family is just an added bonus. Just send us a date, address, and perhaps a head count - we’ll take care of the rest. From product to preparation to plating, Chef Pat & Co does it all. Ready to host one of the most memorable and unique, culinary experiences in Chicago? Let us give you a taste of what we can do.

A sweet and spicy grilled shrimp appetizer featuring yakisoba noodles, an Asian-inspired broth, and a touch of cilantro....
04/01/2025

A sweet and spicy grilled shrimp appetizer featuring yakisoba noodles, an Asian-inspired broth, and a touch of cilantro. Chef Pat caught the shrimp himself right here in Lake Michigan. April Fools.

Why have only one dessert when you can have two?
03/31/2025

Why have only one dessert when you can have two?

Our friends from under the sea getting ready for dinner service…
03/25/2025

Our friends from under the sea getting ready for dinner service…

Hoping we did NOLA justice with our Mardi Gras spread! 🦞
03/24/2025

Hoping we did NOLA justice with our Mardi Gras spread! 🦞

Just going to leave this here…😍
03/18/2025

Just going to leave this here…😍

On what could be a sunny and warm day, this is your reminder to consider us for your summer parties, events, birthdays, ...
03/14/2025

On what could be a sunny and warm day, this is your reminder to consider us for your summer parties, events, birthdays, showers, and more! We would love to celebrate with you, but book fast - we’re almost full for April/May and dates are filling up through August. We can’t wait to create memories and meals with you and yours ☀️

Not-so-classic Tiramisu ☕️ with homemade lady fingers, mascarpone cream, chocolate curls, and edible flowers.
03/11/2025

Not-so-classic Tiramisu ☕️ with homemade lady fingers, mascarpone cream, chocolate curls, and edible flowers.

It’s not squash season nor hunting season but we’re still plating Venison with Sweet Potato (and Mole, Elderberry, Kale)
03/05/2025

It’s not squash season nor hunting season but we’re still plating Venison with Sweet Potato (and Mole, Elderberry, Kale)

You would never guess a dessert like this accommodated a few different allergies. Every menu is custom to create the per...
03/03/2025

You would never guess a dessert like this accommodated a few different allergies. Every menu is custom to create the personalized experience, but also to guarantee everyone can safely enjoy an incredible meal.

For our Chicagoland friends - This year, Little Chef has the privilege of running the Boston Marathon for Team IMPACT Me...
02/26/2025

For our Chicagoland friends - This year, Little Chef has the privilege of running the Boston Marathon for Team IMPACT Melanoma. In efforts to hit the fundraising goal of $15,000 - we want to offer one lucky winner the chance to enjoy an incredible Chef Pat & Co evening by hosting a delicious dinner, with a personalized menu, in the comfort and peace of one's own home, surrounded by 5 of their friends and/or family. AND no need to do dishes after! Thank you in advance for your support.

More information about the raffle: https://www.chefpatandco.com/win-a-chef-pat-co-private-dinner

Donations: https://www.givengain.com/project/kayla-jane-raising-funds-for-impact-melanoma-87931

Chef Pat & Co is one of Chicagoland's Premier Catering companies! After being established in April 2022, Chef Pat has brought his talent, hospitality, and 40 years of culinary experience to over 325 events. They've catered for groups of 2 to 200+. Chef Pat & Co has traveled across the states, worked with highly-reputable companies, and prepared thousands of unique dishes. They've received over 100 5-Star Reviews on Google. With each and every event, Chef and Little Chef treat the guests as their own family. Thank you in advance for considering welcoming Chef Pat & Co into your home.

Artificial Intelligence can’t prepare a meal like we can (yet) - but we do love this summary of over 100 5-star Google r...
02/26/2025

Artificial Intelligence can’t prepare a meal like we can (yet) - but we do love this summary of over 100 5-star Google reviews!

Casual Monday snack when Chef plays with leftovers…
02/24/2025

Casual Monday snack when Chef plays with leftovers…

Happy Valentine’s Day to our true love, food.
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day to our true love, food.

French Onion Soup for very, very cold Americans here in Chicagoland 🧅
02/10/2025

French Onion Soup for very, very cold Americans here in Chicagoland 🧅

Beef Wellington Bites with Chicken Liver Mousse and Mushroom Duxelles - made from scratch, always 🤌🏻
02/08/2025

Beef Wellington Bites with Chicken Liver Mousse and Mushroom Duxelles - made from scratch, always 🤌🏻

“Fresh Berry Sundae” with Vanilla Ice Cream, Pie Crust Crumbles, and Raspberry Sauce
02/04/2025

“Fresh Berry Sundae” with Vanilla Ice Cream, Pie Crust Crumbles, and Raspberry Sauce

Like a You Pick 2 from Panera but 1000x better
01/26/2025

Like a You Pick 2 from Panera but 1000x better

If you can’t decide between surf or turf, just choose surf AND turf!
01/20/2025

If you can’t decide between surf or turf, just choose surf AND turf!

Okay, I know we all have “resolutions” but Chef made a Carrot Cake from scratch, with caramel, pineapple, and raspberry,...
01/13/2025

Okay, I know we all have “resolutions” but Chef made a Carrot Cake from scratch, with caramel, pineapple, and raspberry, and it was really good.

Time to put away the holiday beef tenderloins and bring out a buffet of Shanghai-Style Noodles with Shrimp, Hawaiian Fri...
01/07/2025

Time to put away the holiday beef tenderloins and bring out a buffet of Shanghai-Style Noodles with Shrimp, Hawaiian Fried Rice, and our ever-popular slow-roasted Short Rib. Sounds like a great way to start the year if you ask us!

Happy New Year to all! We can’t wait to serve, celebrate, and create wonderful memories around outstanding meals with bo...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all! We can’t wait to serve, celebrate, and create wonderful memories around outstanding meals with both new and familiar faces. Sending love from our kitchen to yours 🎊 🎉

Merry Christmas from Chef Pat & Co! Wishing all of our friends, families, and guests alike a happy, healthy holiday seas...
12/26/2024

Merry Christmas from Chef Pat & Co! Wishing all of our friends, families, and guests alike a happy, healthy holiday season.

Scrambling for a holiday gift? Give the gift of Chicago’s Premier Private Chef, an unforgettable dining experience! Gift...
12/23/2024

Scrambling for a holiday gift? Give the gift of Chicago’s Premier Private Chef, an unforgettable dining experience! Gift Certificates available for private dinners and cooking classes. 🎁 Reach out for info.

Chef Pat & Co would like to wish all of our friends, families, guests, and supporters a very happy and healthy holiday! ...
12/20/2024

Chef Pat & Co would like to wish all of our friends, families, guests, and supporters a very happy and healthy holiday! We are so grateful for another year of business, serving and celebrating with you and your loved ones. Please enjoy our holiday message, and two of Chef’s recipes to try!

A Grouper Vesuvio dish that was never served to a guest, just casually thrown together by Chef Pat on a day off, using s...
12/18/2024

A Grouper Vesuvio dish that was never served to a guest, just casually thrown together by Chef Pat on a day off, using some extra product around the kitchen. But it could be on your dinner table one day…!

It’s holiday season! Stuffed Bone-In Pork Chop (Water Chesnut, Quinoa, Kale) with a Luxardo Cherry Reduction Sauce and ...
12/15/2024

It’s holiday season! Stuffed Bone-In Pork Chop (Water Chesnut, Quinoa, Kale) with a Luxardo Cherry Reduction Sauce and Whipped Goat Cheese🍒

What are you going for…homemade potato gnocchi? 4oz filets? Wild mushroom risotto?
12/13/2024

What are you going for…homemade potato gnocchi? 4oz filets? Wild mushroom risotto?

LAST DAY to enter the raffle for a private dinner! All proceeds support TEAM IMPACT Melanoma (in honor of my mom, Chef's...
12/10/2024

LAST DAY to enter the raffle for a private dinner! All proceeds support TEAM IMPACT Melanoma (in honor of my mom, Chef's wife) on my journey to run the Boston Marathon and earn the Six Star Medal. If you're in Chicago, this is a GREAT use of $5! Chef Pat & Co All details here:

https://www.chefpatandco.com/win-a-chef-pat-dinner

Tandoori-inspired Chicken Roulade with Paneer, Eggplant, Squash, Yogurt
12/07/2024

Tandoori-inspired Chicken Roulade with Paneer, Eggplant, Squash, Yogurt

On this Thanksgiving, Tuesday, please consider giving yourself a chance of winning a dinner from us! Details at the link...
12/03/2024

On this Thanksgiving, Tuesday, please consider giving yourself a chance of winning a dinner from us! Details at the link in bio. ❤️

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