Nationally recognized for our signature style of blending contemporary urban sophistication with casual charm, The Hearty Boys Caterers is one of Chicago's best known and most sought after catering companies. Chefs Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh have brought their keen eye and trend-setting sensibilities to Chicago events for over 20 years.
Chef Dan; acclaimed chef-owner of three Michelin recommended restaurants, Food Network host, cookbook author, culinary instructor and restaurant consultant; is a passionate chef who runs a tight but comfortable kitchen.As a family run business, Dan and Steve are involved in every step of your event, from your initial menu creation through to your final meal preparation.
You're getting married! Don't panic, we do this all the time. Thousands of perfectly executed receptions have earned The Hearty Boys our reputation for being one of Chicago's most trusted wedding caterers. Your event planner will work with Chef Dan to tailor your menu and put together a detailed proposal that breaks down all your needs and costs.
Chef Dan; acclaimed chef-owner of three Michelin recommended restaurants, Food Network host, cookbook author, culinary instructor and restaurant consultant; is a passionate chef who runs a tight but comfortable kitchen.As a family run business, Dan and Steve are involved in every step of your event, from your initial menu creation through to your final meal preparation.
You're getting married! Don't panic, we do this all the time. Thousands of perfectly executed receptions have earned The Hearty Boys our reputation for being one of Chicago's most trusted wedding caterers. Your event planner will work with Chef Dan to tailor your menu and put together a detailed proposal that breaks down all your needs and costs.
Services
Nationally recognized for our signature style of blending contemporary urban sophistication with casual charm, The Hearty Boys Caterers is one of Chicago's best known and most sought after catering companies.
Chefs Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh bring their prowess to Chicago events in the same way that they brought to Food Network and their two cookbooks.
Along with the team, Dan and Steve have been delighting Chicagoans with a full range of services for nearly twenty years.
The Hearty Boys' reputation stems from the work we do as a cohesive team.
Chefs Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh bring their prowess to Chicago events in the same way that they brought to Food Network and their two cookbooks.
Along with the team, Dan and Steve have been delighting Chicagoans with a full range of services for nearly twenty years.
The Hearty Boys' reputation stems from the work we do as a cohesive team.
Steve has some hard and fast wedding planning rules that he passes along to our clients.
Number one is that there is no right or wrong in wedding planning, so release yourself from that fear and relax.
The entire event hinges on your priorities.
Once you've established what your priorities are, everything from the budget to the menu to the seating arrangement can fall into place.
Number two is that you've got to let yourself enjoy it.
We're entering into a really special relationship.
Your event planner speaks to you when you're making your first tentative calls about finding a caterer, we spend the evening and share a glass of wine with you at the tasting, we spend hours going over all the little details of your big day and, often, when we're lucky, we're the last one to see you both as you head down the aisle.
Number one is that there is no right or wrong in wedding planning, so release yourself from that fear and relax.
The entire event hinges on your priorities.
Once you've established what your priorities are, everything from the budget to the menu to the seating arrangement can fall into place.
Number two is that you've got to let yourself enjoy it.
We're entering into a really special relationship.
Your event planner speaks to you when you're making your first tentative calls about finding a caterer, we spend the evening and share a glass of wine with you at the tasting, we spend hours going over all the little details of your big day and, often, when we're lucky, we're the last one to see you both as you head down the aisle.
We believe corporate meals can take you away from your desk even if you're eating at it.
We believe the sweet or savory muffins served at your corporate breakfast should be scratch-baked in our own kitchens (our pastry chef Jackie Mendoza has been with Hearty Boys for 10 years).
We believe your delivery should be on time and delivered by a familiar and trusted face (our warehouse manager and lead delivery driver Markiian Kuntyi has been with Hearty Boys for 9 years).
We believe that your meals should always look consistent and consistently wow your clients (our Corporate Sales Manager Nicole Mitchell has been with Hearty Boys for 5 years).
We believe the sweet or savory muffins served at your corporate breakfast should be scratch-baked in our own kitchens (our pastry chef Jackie Mendoza has been with Hearty Boys for 10 years).
We believe your delivery should be on time and delivered by a familiar and trusted face (our warehouse manager and lead delivery driver Markiian Kuntyi has been with Hearty Boys for 9 years).
We believe that your meals should always look consistent and consistently wow your clients (our Corporate Sales Manager Nicole Mitchell has been with Hearty Boys for 5 years).
From a post-game Outdoor Lakeview Barbecue to a Vintage Cocktail Party under a late night skyline on the rooftop of a Gold Coast high rise to a Lincoln Park dining room packed with museum benefactors and the exquisite sound of glassware, china and laughter; The Hearty Boys have been there/tasted that!
Our job is to work with you to ensure that your event is different from everyone else's.
Use these menus as inspiration for your event and be comfortable knowing that this is a jumping off point.
Chef Dan creates new and personalized menus for clients every day.
Our job is to work with you to ensure that your event is different from everyone else's.
Use these menus as inspiration for your event and be comfortable knowing that this is a jumping off point.
Chef Dan creates new and personalized menus for clients every day.
It's an old Italian toast which translates to "Touch one, touch all" meaning if you clink the glass next to you, you can assume you've clinked with the entire room.
Leave it to the Italians to get the toast out of the way and get right to the wine.
The bar is absolutely Steve's favorite part of the event.
You will find our beverage packages here but also be sure to ask about our "New Old Bar" parties.
These are cocktail-focused events where our knowledgeable bartenders will pour three vintage cocktail for your guests.
Leave it to the Italians to get the toast out of the way and get right to the wine.
The bar is absolutely Steve's favorite part of the event.
You will find our beverage packages here but also be sure to ask about our "New Old Bar" parties.
These are cocktail-focused events where our knowledgeable bartenders will pour three vintage cocktail for your guests.
Reviews
Be the first to review Hearty Boys Caterers.
Write a Review
