Cater Local

Many local businesses are taking a hit in Chicago and surrounding suburbs as a result of raids by federal agents. Sharing our directory of businesses with catering services or pick-up options. Show up with your dollar power.

Bonus: We have added new sections with local artists, DJs, and photographers.

Locally Owned Restaurants

  • Breakfast Desayuno

    Breakfast / Desayuno

    - Back of the Yards Coffee House - Offers #CoffeeForTeam boxes for 10-12 servings (delivery or in-store pick up). Located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago’s south eastside.

    - La Catedral - Mexican cafe serving up a Guadalajara-inspired menu (delivery/ in-store pick up). Multiple locations include Millenium Park, Little Village, and North Lawndale.

    -unMuddled Bartending Co. - Now offers mobile coffee bar catering services for offices and private events. Energize the vibes with a coffee cart!

  • Lunch / Almuerzo

    Lunch / Almuerzo

    - Carnitas Uruapan - Founded in 1975, Carnitas Uruapan is the legendary destination for those whose palates crave authentic Carnitas from Michoacan, Mexican (delivery / in-store pick up). Multiple locations include Pilsen, Little Village, and Gage Park.

    - Fajita Pete’s - Founded in the 2000’s, offers tasty high quality Tex-Mex cuisine (delivery / in-store pick up). Located in Wilmette with delivery service to Chicago loop surrounding area.

    - Inspiration Kitchens - A social enterprise restaurant located in the heart of Garfield Park offers catering services.

    - Jibaritos Chicago - Founded in 2016, they serve Puerto Rican food and are currently covering delivery fees to promote safety in this season.

  • Dinner / Cena

    Dinner / Cena

    - Cesar’s Killer Margarita’s - Serving family recipes for over 30 years de Mexico para el Mundo; located in Lakeview.

    - Demera’s - Founded in 2007, serves traditional Ethiopian cuisine using only the freshest, high quality, and authentic ingredients. Located in Uptown neighborhood in Chicago.

    - Outside the Box Catering - Founded in 2018, this local catering company creates visually stunning meals and truly flavorful cuisine.

    - Rubi’s Chicago - Founded in 1997, serving Guerrerense inspired flavors (delivery / in-store pick up). Located in Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago.

Breweries / Distilleries

  • Cider Houses

    - ERIS Brewery & Cider House - Named after the goddess of chaos, ERIS is a women-owned establishment. Located in Old Irving Park neighborhood in Chicago.

    - Right Bee Cider - Established in 2014, husband and wife owned and operated tap room. Located in Hermosa neighborhood in Chicago’s northwest side.

  • Chicago Distilleries

    Distilleries

    - KOVAL Distillery - 1st distillery in Chicago, IL since Prohibition, making gin, whiskeys, and liqueurs. Located in Ravenswood area.

    - CH Distillery - Founded in 2013, it is an artisan spirits producer including vodka hand-made from Illinois grain, Malort, and other specialty spirits.

  • Breweries

    Breweries

    - Brutalist Brewing - Chicago’s 1st worker cooperative

    - Revolution Brewing - Illinois’ largest independent brewery

Chicago Artists

  • Chicago DJ Mwelwa Musambacine

    Chicago DJs

    - DJ Mwelwa - A world music DJ serving Chicago over 20 years with residencies at Epiphany Center for the Arts, Esmeralda’s, Sibterranean, and more.

  • Chicago Musician Rosalba Valdez

    Musicians

    - Jose Alfredo - an educator, singer, and storyteller is a master at singing with corazon to the tune of Juan Gabriel and more.

    - Rosalba Valdez - a Mexican singer/songwriter from Chicago who regularly sings and plays guitar for festivals, community events, rallies, and protests, and Church services. Rosalba grew up in an activist environment advocating for immigrant rights.

    - Son Monarcas - a Latin Fusion ensemble that blends soul and jazz with traditional music from Latin America.

  • Chicago Photographers

    Photographers

    - Adri Photo - a Chicago wedding and family portrait photographer

    -Gr8y Productions - Founded by Jose Torres, Gr8y productions specializes in event, corporate marketing, and headshot photography working with various organizations, including universities and corporate clients.

    - Jessie Diaz - a Chicago film wedding photographer

    - Karina Mora - a Chicago portrait/travel photographer and speaker

    - Mei Lin Photography - a family portrait, pet, and wedding photographer that works in Chicago and France

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