Hearty Boys
3525 W Grand Ave, Chicago 60651
Overview :
Since 1999, The Hearty Boys Caterers has brought creative food and warm hospitality to weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations in Chicago. Chefs Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh lead our family-run catering business, combining contemporary style with relaxed, welcoming service. We work closely with clients to understand their vision, then shape menus and event details around the occasion, venue, and budget. From intimate dinner parties to large galas, we aim to make every gathering feel personal and enjoyable.
Our culinary team prepares a wide range of dishes, including scratch-made breakfast pastries, sandwiches, salads, passed hors d’oeuvres, seated dinners, and buffet stations. Guests can enjoy Italian-inspired meals, barbecue, seafood, Asian-influenced dishes, Mexican specialties, and creative vegetarian selections. We also offer interactive food stations, grazing boards, and customized menus that suit different tastes and styles.
For weddings, we help couples plan tastings, select meal styles, and coordinate service from the early planning stages through the reception. Corporate clients can arrange breakfast, lunch, office parties, client events, holiday celebrations, and company picnics. Our social catering also covers cocktail parties, fundraisers, and distinctive gatherings. In addition, we provide bar packages and signature cocktails, including vintage-inspired drinks prepared by our bartending team.
We also coordinate event equipment, linens, and connections with Chicago venues and event professionals. Based at 3525 West Grand Avenue, we focus on dependable delivery, thoughtful presentation, and attentive service. Whether you need office catering or a customized wedding reception, our team works with you to create an event that reflects your preferences and brings guests together over good food.
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- Keto
- Halal
- Paleo
- Kosher
- Vegan
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Dairy Free
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
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What catering services does The Hearty Boys Caterers provide?
We provide catering for weddings, corporate functions, office gatherings, fundraisers, and private celebrations. Our team prepares custom menus with passed appetizers, plated dinners, family-style meals, buffet stations, and interactive food experiences. We also coordinate staffing, event equipment, linens, and bar packages to support the chosen service style.
Does The Hearty Boys Caterers offer wedding catering in Chicago?
Yes. We help couples plan menus, attend tastings, choose serving styles, and coordinate important reception details. Options include passed hors d’oeuvres, starter courses, entrées, desserts, plated dinners, family-style service, and buffet stations. We tailor proposals to the couple’s preferences, venue requirements, and budget.
Can The Hearty Boys Caterers provide corporate breakfast and lunch?
Yes. Our corporate catering includes scratch-made pastries, breakfast baskets, sandwiches, boxed lunches, salads, hot entrées, and buffet meals. We also cater corporate picnics, client events, open houses, and office holiday parties. Delivery timing, setup, and staffing can be arranged according to the order and event requirements.
Does The Hearty Boys Caterers provide bartenders and cocktail packages?
Yes. We offer beverage packages, signature cocktails, and professional bartending. Our New Old Bar experience focuses on vintage cocktails, making it a suitable option for office parties, fundraisers, and smaller social events. The beverage selection can be tailored to the occasion and the host’s preferences.
How much does The Hearty Boys Caterers charge per person?
An event estimate for weddings places the typical total at approximately $140–$180 per guest, including food, beverage, equipment, staffing, tax, and fees. The final cost depends on the menu, bar package, rentals, service requirements, and venue. We prepare proposals around each client’s priorities, so contact the team for current pricing.
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