Relish Catering Kitchen

Just last week we hired Relish for a retirement party for one of the founder's of the winery. From first contact to the final set up everything went smooth and was effortless. The pricing was great and the food was beautiful. We wanted to do lots of veggie-centric options and the crew at Relish did a fabulous job.

Had the pleasure of relish catering our wedding on the 26th. We are still getting compliments from guests on how amazing the food was. From the appetizers to the dinner the guests were raving about how great everything tasted. The relish team was so easy and amazing to work with. Everyone was so nice and flexible and it was much appreciated during wedding planning so thank you to the relish team!

We got food catered by them, everything was fresh and really good. I don't like pancakes but these were too good to pass up. The bacon was cooked perfectly!

Only good things to say about Relish. I used them for my baby shower and it was my first time using a catering service, so I was initially anxious about which one to pick. But I’m so glad I went with Relish. Their prices are reasonable, the customer service communication was consistent and clear, the food was delivered on time and they even helped set up, and the food was delicious. A lot of people told me they liked the food and some even asked me for the catering info. I had no issues with Relish, they were great!

The catering process with Relish Catering was seamless from the start. We enjoyed a personalized tasting before signing our contract, and only had to make a few changes to our contract before the big day. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the food from Relish at our wedding! The Chicken Marsala and Mac & Cheese were a big hit. The service by their staff was also great, despite there being some miscommunication with our vegetarian dish being served. John (Director of Operations, Chef de Cuisine) was very apologetic, and made sure to rectify the situation for us when we reached out to discuss what happened after the wedding. I would definitely recommend Relish Catering to anyone planning a wedding (or any other big event)! We’ll definitely be using Relish again in the future.

Relish Catering provided two incredible sides for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with their service. We ordered green beans (without almonds due to allergies), and they went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met. They even highlighted “no almonds” in red on the order form and made sure their team was fully aware, which made us feel safe and cared for. The mashed potatoes were also delicious and a big hit with our guests! Their proximity to the venue and exceptional communication made the entire process so seamless. Highly recommend Relish Catering for their professionalism, attention to detail, and amazing food!

We were so happy with Relish Catering Kitchen for our wedding catering! They were extremely professional and a joy to work with from start to finish especially Sarah the customer service manager. Their communication style was effective, prompt and detail-oriented, which we really appreciated during the often hectic wedding planning process. On the big day, the food was simply delicious - all of our guests raved about it and we received so many compliments. Everything was high quality and exactly what we envisioned. The delivery staff were friendly, polite and very efficient setting up. Overall, Relish Catering Kitchen contributed to making our wedding day special and stress-free when it came to the food and catering. Their services and quality of work were top-notch while still being fairly priced. We would enthusiastically recommend Relish Catering Kitchen to any engaged couple looking for a stellar caterer for their special day.

Relish catered my wedding 9/28 and the food was nothing short of amazing! The dessert table was beautiful and of course tasted amazing! Megan was incredibly easy to work with and the entire service was SEAMLESS from start to finish. I would more than highly recommend relish for any catering needs!

Relish Catering (Clubhouse at the Hills) - They catered our golf event on 9/12/25 at Palatine Hills, Palatine, IL. We have breakfast, boxed lunches and appetizers. We adapted a menu that we had used in previous years. Because we changed the format, our lunch was a little early and they were ready for us early - totally on the fly. And because the golfers were fast, appetizers were ready early and waiting for the post event reception. Not only did we have excellent on course service, the beverage cart girls were amazing. My husband has a dairy intolerance and made a special sandwich to meet his needs. I have had friends use Relish for private events and they were pleased with the service, quantity and quality. Thank you once again.

We got food catered by them, everything was fresh and really good. I don't like pancakes but these were too good to pass up. The bacon was cooked perfectly!

Relish catered my wedding this year and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. My wife and I wanted a menu that addressed my allergies and our friends' dietary restrictions. Team Relish took on the challenge to provide a hearty vegetarian menu with vegan options. Many times, this can become an exercise in "a meat dish where we change out the meat for a sad substitute," but Relish built a vegetarian menu from the ground up. It was satisfying and delicious, even to our omnivore guests. Highlights for me included the gnocchi, cauliflower steaks, and late-night-stack of vegetarian corndogs. I can't thank the team enough for all the thought and care they put into our day. 10 out of 10, would have these folks catering vowel renewals for us in a few years

Found Relish via web search and ordered catering for a College graduation party for 40+ people that we had today. VERY pleased with the quality of the food ordered, the attention to detail, the delivery team (two people), set up, equipment provided, etc. Our delivery was exactly on time as promised. Our guests raved about the food and asked where it was from. The grad party offerings included Italian beef sandwiches, breaded chicken fingers (terrific), mostacioli (sp?), AMAZING Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato sandwiches. The star of the show was the roasted potatoes with cheese shavings. Salad and dressing included was excellent as well. We provided our own cake/desserts for the day but would try Relish's offerings next time. Relish is highly recommended and we will look to use again for our next "event". So happy to found them for today's party.

Excellent service for our second family event. Last time for a baby shower, it was so great. This time Relish exceeded expectations in all areas. We had a wedding shower and the food was amazing and we had many people asking for their name because it was so good. The service before the event was attentive and caring. We have an allergy and they took precise feedback and provided great discussions on the menu prior to the day. Upon delivery there was clear labeling to allow the members of our family affected with direction on the food. So awesome, and compassionate. The food was delivered on time, had great presentation, explanations were provided, and we had leftovers. (fortunately we brought containers for guests to take home) Above and beyond the service, we had one person state that they had an allergy. It was a Sunday afternoon and I phoned to ask if the allergen was used - the Relish team answered my call and confirmed that the food we ordered did not include the allergen. Relish goes above and beyond with their service and the quality of their food is excellent. I highly recommend them for any event. They are kind and dedicated to the best outcomes.

An exceptional customer service from Colleen LoBue from the first phone conversation to the completion of the event. She was prompt, efficient, patient (we asked many questions, sometimes multiples), and professional. By the end of our event, we felt like she was a family member. The foods exceeded our expectations. They were freshly prepared and beautifully presented. They did a great job refilling the trays and kept the area clean. We will definitely use them again.

Relish kitchen is amazing! The ordering system is very easy, the food is always hot and fresh and very delicious.

Amazing catering and they provided us with such a great Thanksgiving meal. The turkey was so moist and delicious, the sides were amazing, and I ate so much that I didn't have room for dessert. The stuffing was to die for. They came right out when they saw our car arrrive for curbside pickup and the staff was super friendly. Each dish was in it's own foil and aluminum container and everything stayed super hot! Nothing needed to be reheated at home.

Worked with Sarah form Relish and all was really smooth. They are easy and pleasant to work with. Food arrived in Barrington for 40 people and everyone at party was happy. They knew how and what to do without direction. I will use them again

We used this business for a baby shower and everything was delicious! Everyone raved about the food. Sarah was so helpful when I was trying to create a menu and she continuously followed up on numbers so that we didn't over pay for the amount of guests we had. They came and set everything up perfectly and had everything ready to go in a timely manner. I will 100% be using them again!

Relish catered my daughters wedding July 2023. If I could give them 10 stars i would! Their food is excellent. So Good!

Relish is an incredible company and I am so happy that they catered our wedding. Megan, their event coordinator is incredible and saved the day several times. The food was a 10/10 and I personally loved the Italian Beef. I would recommend Relish for any event. The staff made our special day everything we wanted and more. 10/10!

Relish WOWS us every single time!!! We use this amazing catering company for all of our corporate functions. Their food, service and setup is spot on! They offer a nice variety of boxed lunches and buffets to choose from at a very reasonable price! Our staff's favorite is the Parmesan Panko Crusted Chicken with Lemony Angel Hair Pasta with Artichokes.....YUM!! If you want quality food that comes with the ease of ordering, on time delivery, and a friendly team; do not hesitate to order from Relish Catering Kitchen!

This is a great place! We had an 80th Birthday party for my mother and ordered food for 65. The Panko crusted chicken was the best! Everyone loved, loved, loved it. We had the battered chicken tenders with delicious homemade honey mustard! Big hit! Angel hair pasta with artichoke, delish!! And chopped salad, also big hit! I am still getting texts and calls from the partygoers for the name of the catering company. Set up was great, ordering was easy and enjoyable. Use this place, you won't regret it!

Unbelievable food and service. I've used many catering services over the years but Relish is by far superior to all of the others combined! The service provided from ordering to delivery was outstanding. The food? The best!! This was honestly the first time in all of my parties have each and every one of my guests raved about the food served and wanted to know where I got it. The Parmesan-Panko crusted chicken with a garlic wine reduction melted in your mouth. The Lemony Angel Hair Pasta with artichokes was delicious!! I could go on! Relish Catering is the best!!

My sister was throwing me a bridal shower and I remembered my friend had recommended Relish Catering to me. She used them for her baby shower and I remember the food being delicious. I got a hold of Relish Catering and had the easiest time placing an order for the bridal shower event. I liked Relish Catering the best when researching caterers because not only did they have a variety of options, but you don't need to stick with just one "package". Everything is customizable and easy to follow on their website. We ended up going with a "build your own Buffet" option with 2 entrees and 3 sides. The Candied Walnut & Cranberry Spring Salad was a huge hit and I love their Cheese Ravioli. Also, plates, napkins, and silverware is included. It was just very easy placing an order and the delivery was right on time. Thank you to John and Crystal and all the other staff that helped. We will definitely order again for future events.

Worse food I ever tasted! Their taco bar, so gross! Went to a wedding that served the taco bar buffet from this Relish place and the chicken is chicken for cats! Both chicken and beef had no flavor. They also ran out of cheese and sour cream when half the guests were not completely served! I don't recommend this place.

Changed format from lead time with placing orders to numbers of one selection per order for individually packaged options. Website not updated but allegedly is in process. Told this is their "busiest" time. Repeatedly told sorry about website and in process of being updated. Until updated, website should be honored. Previously have ordered for catering and holiday meals. Food was good. Some items were a little heavy on the salt. Overall disappointed by their lack of customer service/care this time. Hopefully will improve when they get their act together or website updated.

We ordered Chicken Marcella for 13 people. It also included angel hair lemon artichoke pasta and roasted garlic Parm potato wedges and an amazing cranberry candied pecan salad, rolls and butter. The price included trays, steno and serving utensils.The food was amazing, our guests were very pleased and wanted to know where it was ordered from. We will definitely use them again.

Delicious catering, excellent service and the prices are good for such high quality foods. Not your run of the mill catering with mediocre foods that feeds hundreds. This is upscale foods to impress. Only suggestion I have would be to change the plastic utensils to more quality, instead of the small utensils.

We utilized Relish for our wedding. The service from planning to serving was Fantastic, with delicious, food in abundant servings. The food was all beautifully prepared as planned and tasted delicious. The servers were kind, and professional.

I used Relish for an Oktoberfest party last year, 2015. Another great experience and I highly recommend them if you're looking for some German cuisine. If I remember correctly, their sausages were homemade. Yay! The applesauce and potato pancakes were a couple of my favorites as far as this meal was concerned. They have so much to offer and will accommodate you in any way they can. I hope to use Relish for family and holiday events this year. You won't be disappointed!

Fantastic working this crew. They were able to help us in an emergency and the food was so good, we ordered an additional 4 days with them. They make it easy, have great communication, are on time and they have a nice selection to choose from if you're doing multiple days. Really couldn't have made it through this week without them, they're great!

Recently catered from here for a party of 50. Chicken was outstanding and the bratwurst were cooked perfect. The buns were super fresh. The caprese salad was very fresh and tasty too. Staff assisted set up as well. No complaints. Would recommend again

I've have ordered from Relish twice and couldn't be happier with the selection, the quality of the food, and the service provided. The staff is friendly and accommodating for any special requests, and the passion for their work come through in the delicious food. We've had the Italian Sausage & Panko Chicken Buffet and the Herb-roasted Chicken Buffet and bth are outstanding! Relish is amazing and I highly recommend them!

Shout out to crystal and the team at Relish Catering Kitchen. We had a small (16 ppl) dinner party last night and had the Chefs table package. It was so so good ... guests raving on the variety and quality. The tomato basil gazpacho was yummy too. I will def use them more parties.

Easy ordering, Crystal communicated quickly and professionally, food was excellent! I ordered Panko-parmeSan cHicken (everyone loved) Spaghetti Au gratin in creamy gruyere sauce (i loved!) Roasted Red potatoes (delicious) Italian beef (delicious) Salad (perfect) I would definitely order again. And everyone asked where the food was from because they loved iT so much!

Fantastic, delicious, high-quality food in abundant servings. I needed a caterer at the last minute for a wake service during the holidays. They were closed when I called but someone helped me, contacted the chef at home to ensure they could accommodate our order, quickly sent me the contract, and delivered to the funeral home COMPLETELY hassle-free. We tried the meatballs, stuffed mushroom caps, chicken taquitos, spring rolls, and tomato caprese skewers. Relish delivered it all right on time and had it all set up ahead of schedule. The food was all beautifully prepared and tasted delicious. The price was well worth it.

I used Relish to cater a baby shower at my home. Not only were they easy to work with but they came on time and my guests raved about the food. They set everything up for me and made my life easier because I knew I could throw everything away afterwards. In other words everything that kept the food hot was disposable. I would definitely use them again!! Jill Jaffe

We ordered the Mother's Day package and we were very impressed with everything. I can't say enough about the flavors, the delicious taste, we only left the table to load our plates up for a second helping. It served up to 6 and we had so much food, enough for another day. Thank you for making my Mother's Day stress free, one of relaxing and enjoying my family

Second time using Relish and it was still great. This time was for a wedding reception. Food was delicious, and the servers were incredible. Our guests were raving about the food.

We had an unbelievable first experience with Relish catering and cannot wait until our next one ( a few weeks from now!). We found them online and their menu looked fantastic. On top of all the great reviews we went ahead and ordered our first catered Thanksgiving buffet meal. Words don't describe how wonderful it was. The food was delicious. Everyone couldn't stop talking about it. Delivery and set up was just great too. They saved me so much time and stress, and allowed me more time to visit and be stress free. Working with everyone at relish was just fantastic. They really went above and beyond. Looking forward to a long future with Relish!

This is such a wonderful catering company! Everyone at my event was so pleased with the quality and quantity of food. Delivery driver came on time and was professional. My food arrived fresh and hot and ready to be served. I will be using this company again! You know it was great food when there wasn't very much left over and the guests are singing its praises! Can't be happier with this company and I highly recommend them!

We used Relish for my son's wedding rehearsal and it was fabulous! It took the traditional "beef, chicken and mostaccioli" banquet food to another level! The beer battered chicken tenders were amazing, such a nice break from traditional fried chicken! The beef was great with delicious homemade giardiniera and sweet peppers. The portion sizes were amazing and we had leftovers for the wedding weekend. You can tell Relish uses top quality ingredients. Would definitely recommend.

I am still a little stunned by how fantastic these guys are! From first phone call to delivery the customer service was friendly, accommodating and professional. The food was delivered exactly on time. Every single guest raved about how amazing the food was (you guys need to leave a couple of business cards when you drop off the food!) And for the price I paid it was almost too good to be true. We ordered the chicken Marsala with the Parmesan potatoes, linguini and salad- all HIGHLY recommended. Not sure why you would even consider another caterer. Well done Relish!!

Here we go again. Relish hit it out of the park yet again. I've used them a half a dozen times now and every time has been perfect. Crystal is just the best in coordinating your needs. She tweaked my order so that it would work the best for the function. So, so happy to have found them. They never disappoint.

I can't say enough good things about this business! I utilized Relish for my wedding that my wife and I planned in three weeks. Needless to say amidst the chaos...Relish Catering Kitchen was a caterer that made food and the reception experience a piece of the day that I did not have to worry about. They were immensely accommodating as they dealt with multiple changes from my end consistently, they provided excellent tasting food that I was complimented on multiple times, and most of all they were friendly/professional the entire time. I without any hesitation recommend that everyone in the Chicagoland area use Relish Catering Kitchen for their next event! You will not be disappointed! Thank you so much Cathrine and John for making our wedding day so special!

Yes yes yes. Relish has the goods when it comes to all things catering. Not only do they host a variety of options from fried chickens to bite sized appetizers to fresh salads, but they're affordable! We ordered a variety of dishes for my daughter's birthday party, here were a few standouts: -Lemon pepper chicken: SO delicious, flavorful and tender -Mac and cheese: It's baked with ooey gooey deliciousness. -Hummus tray: Fully loaded and a hit either everyone. I'm excited to use Relish again for our next family party! Pro tip: Delivery is awesome and a modest fee. They were on time and ever so helpful!

I used Relish Catering Kitchen for my wedding. This company is wonderful! I was recommended to use them from my venue, the Hoosier Grove Barn, because of their great quality of food, their familiarity with the venue and reasonable prices. I had been lost when it came to catering my event and I am glad I listened to my wedding venue. I had a guest list of about 80 people and Relish was very good about not only responding to my needs via email, but were kind to suggest things and be flexible with things I did and did not want. They were very professional and prompt when corresponding with me via phone or email, no matter what small or strange questions I had. My husband and I were very excited about the food when we had our tasting; everything we tried was very good, especially the mashed potatoes. A silly thing to fall in love with, but the quality of ingredients were wonderful. The staff was friendly and accommodating leading up to and on the day of the wedding. All the food was great and my husband's family especially raved about the sirloin. What more can I say, I feel like any event, big or small, this caterer can do it and do it well. Highly recommended!

Relish Catering Kitchen is fabulous! We have had several family events catered by Relish. Their menu is extensive and flexible, and not the common catering menu selection. Crystal, John and the rest of the staff are very easy to work with and very professional. The food quality and quantity is excellent. We recently had them cater a bridal shower. The food was delivered on time, and was hot and fresh. Our guests loved the selection, quality and flavor of the food. We will continue to use them for future events. I highly recommend them.

They were recommended by Hoosier Grove Barn highly. We had checked out a few other catering businesses and were horrified by the prices. We used them for our wedding in April. We were able to set up a tasting at least 9 months out, we were so happy with the selection, we committed right there to have them cater our event. The food was delicious! I kept in contact frequently via email, as I was working night shift at the time. Easily adjusted menu options. They were prompt and professional. I would use them for every catering need I have.

Excellent 1st time experience with Relish Catering Kitchen. Food arrived on time and we didn't have to lift a finger. The person who setup the buffet was professionally attired, quick, friendly and explained everything we needed to know such as how long to let the trays heat up etc.. The food was delicious and everyone raved about it especially the Italian beef with all the fixings. Excellent food, service and value! Thank you Relish.. You've earned our trust!

After seeing the great reviews I had the pleasure of meeting Crystal and setting menu for a birthday party. Changes were never a problem. Prime sirloin beef, lemon crusted chicken, baked mostaccioli w sausage bits and more. As people asked who I used as the caterer I said Relish. Two of my cousins said they had used Relish. They raved about the food. I over ordered in the entrees, but in the end there was not a lot of the entrees left. If I could give 10 stars I would. I recommended this business and will not hesitate to use them again. Crystal and staff: Thank you so much your professionalism and service was fantastic.

My family really enjoyed the food from Relish at a recent event. Awesome chicken fingers with some of the best honey mustard sauce ever. Pulled bbq pork was equally as tasty. I dont eat mac n cheese but I was asked to try it. Wow... It was delicious. I got more. I would highly recommend their food. Would love to try other dishes.

Excellent food and service! I had Relish cater my sister's bachelorette party and from the initial call to the delivery - everything was simple and perfect. Everyone at the party RAVED about the food. I would HIGHLY recommend them for any catering needs and can't wait to use them again! Thanks a million!!

We used Relish Catering for our wedding May 20th, the venue recommended them and we could not have been happier. We did a variety of appetizers which were all good, some that stood our with our guest were the BALT sliders and mini spring rolls. For dinner we had: Candied Walnut and Cranberry Spring Salad Parmesan Crusted Chicken which everyone raved about it was so yummy! Sliced sirloin with horseradish Lemony Angel Hair Pasta with Artichokes Sauteed Zucchini & Squash with cherry tomatoes Everything was great thank you John, Jessica and team for making our wedding great! I will be recommending Relish Catering for sure and next time we need a catering company I will be calling.

I found a Pot of Gold in Schaumburg! Relish! I attended a first communion yesterday and on the menu was A'la carte entrees feom Relish. All of the food provided by Relish was high quality and delicious. We had the Beer-Battered Buttermilk Chicken Tenders which were fabulous; reminded me of Village Tenders but Crispier and bigger! The homemade honey mustard that came with the tenders was a perfect balance of tang and sweetness. The Lemon Parsley Chicken was my absolute favorite. It was light, full of flavor and moist! Mostaccoili was Huge Hit with the kiddos and adults alike. Sauteed Zucchini, squash and cherry tomatoes was perfectly seasoned with a light layer of cheese on top. The Lemon Angel Hair and Artichokes is a Must Try! Caesar Salad had a Great Dressing. They even offer delivery and set-up for a small fee, which I recommend. The delivery came in, set all of the food up and left in a flash! Thanks for a Great meal Relish!

We used Relish to cater our back yard wedding and they did an amazing job! I was mostly impressed with Crystal and her excellent customer service. She was very patient and kind with all of my questions and changes. It was so delightful to work with someone who was that nice and professional. The food was excellent as well! We ordered spaghetti and the mango spinach salad as sides for our wedding (we had a taquero making tacos) and the food was delicious!! They delivered on time, it was hot, and they were very accommodating when we returned the hot box a day late.

Shout out to David and the team at @RelishCatering in Schaumburg! Delicious food and a great variety. If you're having a get together, make sure to check out their menu with everything from traditional Chicago fare to healthier choices.