The Hearty Boys

The Hearty Boys Chicago Caterers, Restaurateurs, TV Hosts, Cookbook Authors, Nate's Dads (not necessarily in that order)

Let’s get creative with presentation and plating! 🎨✨⁠Because when a passed hors d’oeuvre looks as good as it tastes, you...
05/21/2025

Let’s get creative with presentation and plating! 🎨✨⁠
Because when a passed hors d’oeuvre looks as good as it tastes, you know it’s a crowd-pleaser.⁠

Beet Cured Salmon - english cucumber cup, caper cream cheese⁠

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Important things a passed hors d’oeuvre needs to have:⁠✔️ A balance of flavors⁠✔️ Easy to eat with a drink in the other ...
05/19/2025

Important things a passed hors d’oeuvre needs to have:⁠
✔️ A balance of flavors⁠
✔️ Easy to eat with a drink in the other hand⁠
✔️ Absolutely delicious⁠

This one checks all the boxes. 👏⁠

Beef Tenderloin on Parmesan Crisp-served rare with dijon aioli⁠

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Thinking beyond cake? Add macarons to your dessert table! Guests love this elevated bite sized treat. ⁠⁠
05/13/2025

Thinking beyond cake? Add macarons to your dessert table! Guests love this elevated bite sized treat. ⁠

Underrated wedding moment: guests raving about the salad. Don’t underestimate a great first course!⁠⁠Venue: The Arbory⁠P...
05/08/2025

Underrated wedding moment: guests raving about the salad. Don’t underestimate a great first course!⁠

Venue: The Arbory⁠
Planner: Lionhearted Events⁠
Florist: Stems Chicago⁠

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Summer is around the corner and we think these are perfect addition to your cocktail hour! ⁠⁠Watermelon Lollipop - chili...
05/07/2025

Summer is around the corner and we think these are perfect addition to your cocktail hour! ⁠

Watermelon Lollipop - chili lime dust, gorgonzola cream⁠

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We know how much love and energy you pour into curating the perfect menu—and how fast the day can fly by. That’s why we ...
04/29/2025

We know how much love and energy you pour into curating the perfect menu—and how fast the day can fly by. That’s why we always make sure our couples get a plate with a little bit of everything, especially those can’t-miss passed apps during cocktail hour⁠



Before and after! ⁠⁠Sweet endings in the cutest packages 🥧✨ Mini mason jar pies in Apple, Pecan, and Peach Ginger—becaus...
04/25/2025

Before and after! ⁠

Sweet endings in the cutest packages 🥧✨ Mini mason jar pies in Apple, Pecan, and Peach Ginger—because good things come in small jars.⁠

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A classic for a reason 🥓✨ Bacon-Wrapped Dates: the bite-sized favorite your guests won’t stop talking about.⁠⁠📸 ⁠⁠
04/25/2025

A classic for a reason 🥓✨ Bacon-Wrapped Dates: the bite-sized favorite your guests won’t stop talking about.⁠

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Love comes in many forms—and we’re big fans of the sweet kind. 🍰🍪 Offering a dessert table is the perfect way to treat y...
04/21/2025

Love comes in many forms—and we’re big fans of the sweet kind. 🍰🍪 Offering a dessert table is the perfect way to treat your guests to variety, surprise, and a little something for everyone. ⁠

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Churro Shooters? What could be better than crispy, sweet churros with a chocolate dipper. ⁠⁠📸⁠⁠
04/10/2025

Churro Shooters? What could be better than crispy, sweet churros with a chocolate dipper. ⁠

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One of our favorite parts of what we do? When couples bring their passions, hobbies, and personal touches into their wed...
04/04/2025

One of our favorite parts of what we do? When couples bring their passions, hobbies, and personal touches into their wedding day. From thoughtful menus to meaningful moments, we love helping create an experience that feels uniquely you. Let’s build something that tells your story—bite by bite! ⁠

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04/03/2025

Candlelit romance and endless smiles—this portrait says it all.

VENDORS
Planner: An Event Less Ordinary
Caterer: Hearty Boys The Hearty Boys
Rentals: Tablescapes Tablescapes Event Rentals
Florist: Studio Poppy
Photographer: Indi Collective The Indi Collective
Ceremony Musicians: Castellon Ensemble
DJ/Karaoke: Select Vibe

04/01/2025
Bursting with flavor—our Ratatouille Stuffed Onion with Creamy Polenta is a dish that proves plant-based can be just as ...
03/27/2025

Bursting with flavor—our Ratatouille Stuffed Onion with Creamy Polenta is a dish that proves plant-based can be just as indulgent. 🍽️✨ Slow-roasted onion filled with vibrant, stewed vegetables, served over velvety polenta for the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. A standout addition to any wedding menu!

An unforgettable wedding menu starts with the perfect bite! ✨ Our passed hors d’oeuvres offer a delicious mix of bold fl...
03/24/2025

An unforgettable wedding menu starts with the perfect bite! ✨ Our passed hors d’oeuvres offer a delicious mix of bold flavors and elegant classics: ⁠

A few delicious bites this couple picked: ⁠

Bacon Wrapped Date - classic finger food⁠

Kalua Pork Belly Skewers - chili bbq drizzle⁠

Bunny Chow Bowl -traditional South African spiced chicken & potato mix served in a baby brioche bun⁠

Chicken Liver Croustade - chicken liver mousse, pickled red onion, sour dough croustade⁠

Guajillo Shrimp - pineapple relish, wonton crisp⁠

Saku on Wonton - seared ahi, sesame seeds, avocado, sriracha⁠

Watermelon Lollipop - chili lime dust, gorgonzola cream⁠

Porcini Arancini - risotto, parmesan, mushroom, sage aioli⁠

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A salad isn’t just a starter—it’s the first impression of your wedding meal! 🥗Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, it set...
03/23/2025

A salad isn’t just a starter—it’s the first impression of your wedding meal! 🥗Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, it sets the tone for the meal ahead.

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SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS! 🔥🍅🧀⁠⁠Tomato Bisque Shooter with a Mini Cheddar Grilled Cheese—because the best shots come with a si...
03/17/2025

SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS! 🔥🍅🧀⁠

Tomato Bisque Shooter with a Mini Cheddar Grilled Cheese—because the best shots come with a side of comfort.⁠

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The sweetest moments of your big day!  From the first look to the dessert table, every detail is made with love. 💕⁠⁠📸 ⁠⁠...
03/11/2025

The sweetest moments of your big day! From the first look to the dessert table, every detail is made with love. 💕⁠

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Our new baker Alex Hunter has been working on some beautiful cakes! What do you think of this beautiful vintage cake sty...
03/10/2025

Our new baker Alex Hunter has been working on some beautiful cakes! What do you think of this beautiful vintage cake style?

This hanging pretzel station is s showstopper! Guests love this interactive station where they can pick their pretzels a...
03/07/2025

This hanging pretzel station is s showstopper! Guests love this interactive station where they can pick their pretzels and dippers! ⁠

HANGING PRETZEL STATION - soft pretzels served with honey mustard, spicy brown mustard, Beer cheese sauce.⁠

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There’s something truly special about a perfectly plated dinner at a wedding. From the first course to the final bite, e...
03/05/2025

There’s something truly special about a perfectly plated dinner at a wedding. From the first course to the final bite, every dish is designed to complement the moment! ⁠

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The perfect mix of smoky, savory, and just the right amount of heat. 🔥⁠⁠Kalua Pork Belly Skewers - chili bbq drizzle⁠⁠📸 ...
02/24/2025

The perfect mix of smoky, savory, and just the right amount of heat. 🔥⁠

Kalua Pork Belly Skewers - chili bbq drizzle⁠

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No detail overlooked! 🍸✨Your drink menu and specialty cocktails should perfectly complement your dinner. ⁠Curating the r...
02/21/2025

No detail overlooked! 🍸✨Your drink menu and specialty cocktails should perfectly complement your dinner.

Curating the right bar selection is an important part of wedding planning, and whether you have a signature sip in mind or just love a strong drink, we’re here to craft the perfect package for you and your guests.⁠

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May your glass never be empty! 🥂 Our team is always there to keep the drinks flowing—cocktail, mocktail, or anything in ...
02/20/2025

May your glass never be empty! 🥂 Our team is always there to keep the drinks flowing—cocktail, mocktail, or anything in between—so you can keep the celebration going all night long!

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The Hearty Boys Caterers is one of Chicago’s best known and most sought after catering companies. Chefs Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh bring their prowess to Chicago events in the same way that they brought to Food Network and their two cookbooks. Along with the team, Dan and Steve have been delighting Chicagoans with a full range of services for nearly twenty years. Our secret is no secret…we just love a party. We love it all, intimate dinner parties, noisy crowded cocktail parties, big splashy galas with draping and lighting effects, office parties that manage to bring everyone together, hip weddings that seem uniquely Chicago. You should hire a caterer that feels the same way about your party as you do, someone who is really involved with their food, someone who is able to listen to your vision and talented enough to make that vision a reality, someone who always remembers that above all else, a party is about food and fun. And that’s The Hearty Boys focus…we’ve assembled some of Chicago’s finest talent to offer you vibrant cuisine and fresh ideas…all prepared by and served by people you’ll like.