Catered by Design

Catered by Design Weddings, Social, Corporate events and everything in-between! Catered by Design offers Full Service and Delivery catering services across the Chicagoland area.

Catered By Design's mission is to bring your events to life with sumptuous food and refreshing beverages presented in spectacular fashion. This also includes being a good steward of the environment. Our goal is to continually improve our sustainability practices by working closely with our vendors and partners to minimize the impact on the environment. Sam Gray, the President of Catered by design,

started in his grandmother's kitchen as just a young kid, working up into Executive Chef positions at multiple restaurants and opening a few of his own, Sam has a lifetime of experience under his belt. Deciding to settle down over 17 years ago and began his journey with Catered by Design, he has built a loyal team to create and serve thousands of food & event seeking clients in Chicago and the greater area.

๐ŸธThe Espresso Martini is great for late-night events and cocktail parties, as everyone knows a caffeine boost can keep t...
11/20/2024

๐ŸธThe Espresso Martini is great for late-night events and cocktail parties, as everyone knows a caffeine boost can keep the party going!

Ingredients:
๐Ÿธ 1.5 oz Vodka
โ˜•๏ธ 1 oz Cold Brew
โ˜•๏ธ 1 oz Kahlua
๐Ÿฅ„ 0.5 oz Caramel Syrup
โ˜•๏ธ Coffee Beans

For our full blog post on selecting a signature cocktail, head to our website via the link in our bio! ๐Ÿ”—

๐Ÿฆƒ Arguably the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the leftovers. With some creativity, you can turn your extra turkey, ...
11/15/2024

๐Ÿฆƒ Arguably the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the leftovers. With some creativity, you can turn your extra turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes that you order from us into exciting meals for the days that follow! โœจ

โœจ Featured in this post (in order) is our Turkey & Brie Eggrolls, Mashed Potato & Stuffing Pancakes, and Pumpkin Pie Truffles! Stay tuned for our blog post for recipes! As always, if you don't feel like whipping up these recipes yourself, you can always order more from our menu! โœจ

๐Ÿฆƒ Curious about other options on our Thanksgiving menu? Tap our link in bio! ๐Ÿ”—

๐Ÿ’ Congratulations to Emily & Alek who got married at the beginning of November at the ! We are beyond thrilled that we g...
11/14/2024

๐Ÿ’ Congratulations to Emily & Alek who got married at the beginning of November at the ! We are beyond thrilled that we got to be a part of their special day alongside some incredible vendors that literally made magic! โœจ

๐Ÿ“ธ Images in this post taken by our in-house photographer !

Vendor Love ๐Ÿ’—
๐Ÿ“ธ Photography: Katie Kett | ~ We eagerly await their incredible images from the day!
๐ŸŒ‡ Venue: Chicago Cultural Center |
๐Ÿ’ Florist & Dรฉcor: Atmosphere Events Group |
๐ŸŽผ Band: Front of House |
๐Ÿ–Š๏ธ Planner: Stasia K Events | .events

๐Ÿท Every event should have that โ€œwowโ€ factor, and Catered by Design not only provides elevated cuisine, but we can also h...
11/11/2024

๐Ÿท Every event should have that โ€œwowโ€ factor, and Catered by Design not only provides elevated cuisine, but we can also help take your food presentation to the next level โ€“ literally!

Our hand-crafted custom pieces, which are available as add-ons to our catering packages, offer creative ways to display hors dโ€™oeuvres, beverages, buffet items, and more!

To learn more, read our blog all about our signature equipment! ๐Ÿ”—

๐Ÿ— Catered by Design offers a delicious Thanksgiving catering menu, allowing you to focus on quality time with your frien...
11/08/2024

๐Ÿ— Catered by Design offers a delicious Thanksgiving catering menu, allowing you to focus on quality time with your friends and family โ€“ rather than spending hours in the kitchen. Weโ€™ll handle all the details, ensuring your Thanksgiving meal is delicious, stress-free, and memorable. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this holiday season! ๐Ÿ‚

๐Ÿฆƒ Curious about other options on our Thanksgiving menu? Tap our link in bio! ๐Ÿ”—

๐Ÿฐ Are you ready to find your new favorite fall food? ๐ŸŽ Next up off of our Thanksgiving Holiday Menu: Cheesecake-Stuffed ...
11/06/2024

๐Ÿฐ Are you ready to find your new favorite fall food? ๐ŸŽ

Next up off of our Thanksgiving Holiday Menu: Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples! Talk about a mouthwatering dessert! These sweet treats come in packs of four so get ready to share with your loved ones (or save them for yourself ~ we wonโ€™t judge!) ๐Ÿ

๐Ÿฆƒ Curious about other options on our Thanksgiving menu? Tap our link in bio! ๐Ÿ”—

๐Ÿซ Who doesnโ€™t love a sweet treat? Especially chocolate! Itโ€™s national chocolate day!  Take a look at some of our most de...
10/28/2024

๐Ÿซ Who doesnโ€™t love a sweet treat? Especially chocolate! Itโ€™s national chocolate day!

Take a look at some of our most delectable chocolate treats that are a part of our decadent desserts menu!

The image on the first slide was taken by the wonderful !

Craving some chocolate for your next event? Visit our website through our link in bio! ๐Ÿ”—

๐ŸŽ„What better way to celebrate the holidays after a successful year of hard work than with a bountiful buffet and delecta...
10/25/2024

๐ŸŽ„What better way to celebrate the holidays after a successful year of hard work than with a bountiful buffet and delectable desserts! Plan your corporate holiday party with Catered by Design today!!

Welcome back to Catered Cocktails! This month weโ€™re highlighting the Grapefruit Basil Martini! ๐ŸธBrides.com compiled a bu...
10/23/2024

Welcome back to Catered Cocktails! This month weโ€™re highlighting the Grapefruit Basil Martini! ๐Ÿธ

Brides.com compiled a bunch of classic drinks with new takes on them that we had to try, and this is a refreshing drink fit for many occasions! Martinis are fun to play around with, and this is for sure a new staple. Stay tuned every month for a new signature cocktail / mocktail to find the perfect drink for you made by one of our talented bartenders, Wes!

Ingredients:
๐Ÿธ 2.5 oz Vodka or Gin
๐Ÿงƒ 1.25 oz Grapefruit Juice
๐Ÿฅ„ 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
๐Ÿƒ 2 Basil Leaves
๐ŸŠ A slice of Grapefruit

For our full blog post on selecting a signature cocktail, head to our website via the link in our bio! ๐Ÿ”—

๐Ÿ Itโ€™s national pasta day! ๐Ÿ Weโ€™ve got a pasta dish for everyone โ€” and we mean everyone! We can accommodate dietary rest...
10/17/2024

๐Ÿ Itโ€™s national pasta day! ๐Ÿ Weโ€™ve got a pasta dish for everyone โ€” and we mean everyone! We can accommodate dietary restrictions by providing gluten free and vegan options!

Featured in this post is our plated Cheese Ravioli, our Creamy Mac & Cheese, our Rotini Spring Pasta Salad, our Rigatoni tossed with Spicy Vodka Sauce, and our Tri-Colored Cheese Tortellini!

Getting hungry? Learn more about what we have to offer by visiting our website! https://cateredbydesign.com/

๐Ÿ  Back at the beginning of October we had the pleasure of serving up some savory and sweet treats at the  Partner Showca...
10/16/2024

๐Ÿ  Back at the beginning of October we had the pleasure of serving up some savory and sweet treats at the Partner Showcase at !

We hope everyone enjoyed our Artichoke Hearts au Gratin, Vegan Mushroom Meatball Bites, and Sweet Potato Spice Cake Shooters. It was an awesome day filled with incredible music, food, and vendors of all kinds! โœจ

๐Ÿฐ Itโ€™s national dessert day! And what better way to celebrate the day than to show you some delectable desserts that you...
10/14/2024

๐Ÿฐ Itโ€™s national dessert day! And what better way to celebrate the day than to show you some delectable desserts that you can order off of our Thanksgiving menu! From our Spiral Pumpkin Twist to Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples and more, weโ€™ve got a dessert for everyone! ๐Ÿ

๐Ÿฆƒ Curious about other options on our Thanksgiving menu? Tap our link in bio! ๐Ÿ”—
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๐Ÿฅง Are you ready to find your new favorite fall food? Weโ€™ll be featuring a few items this Autumn off of our seasonal menu...
10/11/2024

๐Ÿฅง Are you ready to find your new favorite fall food? Weโ€™ll be featuring a few items this Autumn off of our seasonal menus to help you find your new obsession!

First up off of our Thanksgiving Holiday Menu: Apple Pie with Cinnamon Roll Crust! If thereโ€™s one thing our Executive Chef, Carlos, loves to do, itโ€™s put a twist on a classic! ๐Ÿ

๐Ÿฆƒ Curious about other options on our Thanksgiving menu? Tap our link in bio! ๐Ÿ”—
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๐Ÿพ Congratulations to Julia & Travis who celebrated their wedding this past Friday at  ! Fall weddings have finally arriv...
10/10/2024

๐Ÿพ Congratulations to Julia & Travis who celebrated their wedding this past Friday at ! Fall weddings have finally arrived, and Julia & Travisโ€™ big day was truly magical from the florals and the venue to the dishes and entertainment. We are so thankful and thrilled to have been a part of their special day alongside some really incredible vendors! ๐Ÿ’

๐Ÿ“ธ Images in this post taken by our in-house photographer !

๐Ÿ’— The Vendors That Made it All Possible ๐Ÿ’—
๐ŸŒ‡ Venue: Artifact Events |
๐Ÿ–Š๏ธ Planner: Simply Azure Events |
๐Ÿ“ธ Photography: Tinky Media ~ We eagerly await their incredible images from the day!
๐Ÿ’ Florist: Blooming Flowers |
๐ŸŽผ DJ: Toast & Jam |

๐Ÿชฉ Brynn's Bat Mitzvah at  had some of the best moments from the family and friends to the dishes and the dance floor! Th...
10/08/2024

๐Ÿชฉ Brynn's Bat Mitzvah at had some of the best moments from the family and friends to the dishes and the dance floor! The adults and parents got to dine on a fresh Piccata Salad and Frenched Fig & Balsamic Roasted Chicken and the kids enjoyed Beef Sliders, Creamy Mac & Cheese and a whole Taco Bar! Catered by Design was delighted to help make this Bat Mitzvah the best!

๐Ÿ“ธ Images in this post taken by our in-house photographer !

Vendor Love ๐Ÿ’—
๐ŸŒ† Venue: Loft 21 |
๐Ÿ“ Planner: Events by Tess |
๐ŸŽผ Entertainment & Photo Booth: ENERGY |
๐Ÿ’Florist / Dรฉcor: Jon Schwartz
๐Ÿ“ธ Photographer: Jake Cohen | ~ We eagerly await their incredible images from the day!

๐ŸŽƒ Spooky season is finally here!! The time for tricks and treats has arrived, so let us take care of the treat part with...
10/04/2024

๐ŸŽƒ Spooky season is finally here!! The time for tricks and treats has arrived, so let us take care of the treat part with our new BOO! Board perfect for your upcoming Halloween party! ๐Ÿ‘ป

Curious about other options on our Halloween menu? Tap our link in bio! ๐Ÿ”—
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โ˜•๏ธ Happy international coffee day everyone! Be it an early morning corporate conference boost or a late-night wedding tr...
10/01/2024

โ˜•๏ธ Happy international coffee day everyone! Be it an early morning corporate conference boost or a late-night wedding treat, weโ€™ve always got your coffee fix. โœจ

Like what you see? Inquire with us today! ๐Ÿ”—

โœจ Theyโ€™re tiny but mighty! Hors dโ€™Oeuvres are your guestsโ€™ first impression to your event and can leave quite the impact...
09/27/2024

โœจ Theyโ€™re tiny but mighty! Hors dโ€™Oeuvres are your guestsโ€™ first impression to your event and can leave quite the impact. We want to share with you some of our favorites! ๐Ÿ’•

๐ŸŒฟ Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin | V | GF
๐Ÿ— Thai Chicken Bites | DF
๐ŸŸ Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake
๐ŸŒฟ Fresh Summer Roll | V | GF | DF | VGN
๐Ÿ– Baby Bells | GF
๐Ÿ– Moroccan Lamb Crostini | DF
๐ŸŸ Smoked Salmon Pumpernickel Canapรฉ
๐ŸŒฟ Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs | V | GF | DF
๐Ÿ— Duck Moo Shu Bundle
๐ŸŒฟ Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese Pops | V

Like what you see? Weโ€™re more than happy to customize hors dโ€™Oeuvres for your event as well to add that personal touch! Inquire with us today! ๐Ÿ”—

Address

9204 Waukegan Road
Morton Grove, IL
60053

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18479654094

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