Chicago Catering Spotlight: Entertaining Company

Entertaining Company, is a Chicago based catering company founded in 1989 by owner Wendy Pashman and now under the leadership of President Julie Fitzgerald. They have developed a reputation for providing the extraordinary and unexpected. Experts in the art of celebration, Entertaining Company catering is inspired by cultures and from around the globe. Entertaining Company’s approach to catering is a fusion of old world enchantment and new world sophistication.

What makes Entertaining Company unique and one of Chicagolands favorite caterors:

• Preferred caterer at over 50 Chicagoland venues. As preferred caterers they are familiar with the space and how to provide top-notch service within it. They know the properties event planners and managers, and understand how to work in the onsite kitchen (or lack thereof).
• Mission to measurably reduce our carbon footprint on the environment and to provide high quality food and beverage service with a sustainable, recyclable and local emphases on all products used in the course of business.
• Composting of all Kitchen Waste through WE COMPOST program.
• Offer allergy sensitive menus for food and beverage items as well as allergy sensitive recipes
• Unique understanding of the multigenerational food traditions and stories behind a lifetime of Jewish celebrations and gatherings.
• Has been Catering Modern Indian Celebrations since 2001 accommodating Halal, Jain, and Vegetarian Religious and Cultural Traditions.
• This Spring they will be moving to a new venue with a larger kitchen to better service their growing cliental.
• Personal touch, Julie makes it a point to be at as many events as she can.

As much as we love and recommend Entertaining Company for catering, when deciding on who to work with, it’s important to keep the following in mind:

1. Define Your Needs: Determine the type of event you’re hosting, style of service, the number of guests, dietary preferences, budget, and any specific requirements you may have. Entertaining Company is known for their work in sustainability, weddings, Jewish, and Indian celebrations.
2. Request Quotes: We’ll work with you to contact several catering companies to request quotes based on your requirements, providing them with the details we’ve outlined together.
3. Menu Tasting: We recommend you only do this with your top two choices. This allows you to sample the food, evaluate the presentation, and ensure it meets your standards.
4. Trust Your Instincts: Ultimately, go with the catering company that not only meets your requirements but also gives you confidence in their ability to deliver excellent service for your event.