Catering Services by an Upscale Catering Company - Chef By Request

Chef By Request has proudly catered to hundreds of corporate companies and social clients throughout the Chicago Suburbs since 1996, offering the best in gourmet food, professional service staff and full event planning.

Over the years, we have built our reputation as one of the finest event management caterers with our fine food, presentation and professionalism. As a member of the Lisle Chamber of Commerce, Naperville Chamber of Commerce, Naperville Heritage Society and Heritage Alliance, our community involvement continues to grow. Every year we donate our food, time and talent to work with several local organizations such as; P.A.D.S., Little Friends, American Cancer Society and March of Dimes.

Special Event Catering:

At Chef By Request, we realize how important the event planning process is and how overwhelming it can be for you to make so many decisions when it comes to your special event. We are here to help! We pride ourselves in each unique event we cater and treat it as though it were our own catered wedding reception, corporate event or spectacular theme party or bbq.

Chef By Request's 5,500sf state-of-the-art catering facility, based in Lisle, IL, is home to where we utilize our creative talent to prepare the most delicious food and fine cuisine for clients like you. We welcome you to our facility to discuss the details of your catering event in a free consultation, offering custom menu selections, food tastings, and planning of your rental, bar service and professional service staff needs. We will also assist you with selecting venues, wedding cakes, party and wedding invitations, or perhaps coming up with unique party theme ideas to tie into a special event you wish to host.

No matter what unique style catering event you desire to host for you and your guests, Chef By Request offers full event management to coordinate your party so that it comes to life with delicious fine food, a creative atmosphere and unforgettable memories to last a lifetime!

Some of Our Most Popular Catering Events:

Catered Weddings
Corporate Catering
Company Party Events
Special Event Catering
Catered Receptions
Social Party Catering
Wedding & Bridal Showers
Breakfast & Lunch Buffets

Catered Theme Parties
Graduation Party Catering
In-Home Dinner Parties
Surprise Birthday Party
Holiday Party Catering
Christmas Party Catering
BBQ Catering
Tented Outdoor Parties

Allow Chef By Request to Cater Your Next Event!

"All our guests raved about the food. Your catering is the best in the Chicago area!"
- Mary Alice S. and Milt L., Chicago IL

"On behalf of the entire University, we want to thank you for an outstanding job last night. Everything was absolutely perfect, everyone said it was the best food ever ... not your typical fare of mini hot dogs and chicken wings. Your staff was wonderful, everyone complimented them. They were very professional! Absolute rave reviews."
- National-Louis University, Joliet IL

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"Your dinner was as artistic as the finest paintings in this museum. Wow!"
- The Art Institute of Chicago

"The chocolate fountain and the fruit palm tree were the talk of the evening besides the food. It was an awesome display. Our guests could not stop talking about the food and how everything was running smoothly. Thanks you again for a superb job. I will definitely recommend Chef By Request to all my friends and relatives. You and the Chef By Request staff are simply the best."
- Lynda Z., Schaumburg IL

"I just wanted to thank you for the great job you and your staff did for our picnic Luncheon on the Riverwalk. I've heard nothing but good things about the event and how delicious the food was. You are to be complemented for maintaining the quality level you did for serving so many people."
- Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce

"My family, Mark and I can not thank you enough for everything you did to make our day beautiful and memorable! The energy you put into helping us arrange the reception, attend to stunning details, and to keeping the party going was truly amazing! We received so many compliments on the food and service. Several people noted that the food was the best they've had at a wedding (including my husband). You were truly an integral part of this magical day and I am so grateful for all that you did for us! Thank you again for everything!"
- Cathy and Mark P., Lake Forest IL

"Just a note of appreciation for a wonderful job well done in catering our corporate breakfast at our facility in Naperville last month. Not only was your staff professional, but the food was wonderful and the set up and display was beautiful."
- The Butterfield Health Care Group, Inc.
Naperville IL

"Thank you for making our wedding reception such an enjoyable experience – from the planning stages to the reception at the Morton Arboretum, we appreciate the attention to detail and personal service. Our wedding guests are still raving about the food, specifically the taste and presentation."
- Annette and John H., Lisle IL