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 Food / Beverage
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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.
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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.
- Jibaritos Chicago - Founded in 2016, they serve Puerto Rican food and are currently covering delivery fees to promote safety in this season.
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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.
- Rubi’s Chicago - Founded in 1997, serving Guerrerense inspired flavors (delivery / in-store pick up). Located in Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago.
Breweries / Distilleries
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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.
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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.
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Breweries
- Casa Humilde - Chicago’s 1st Mexican-American brewery located in Forest Park
- Brutalist Brewing - Chicago’s 1st worker cooperative
- Revolution Brewing - Illinois’ largest independent brewery
Chicago Artists
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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.
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Musicians
- 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.
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Photographers
-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.