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FUNERAL AND SHIVA CATERING
IN CHICAGO AND THE NORTH SHORE

​Foodstuffs Events & Catering has delivered funeral and shiva catering from Evanston since 1979. We bring comforting trays and meals with respectful, efficient service, so your family can focus on each other.

WHAT WE CATER

For Funerals, Wakes & Shivas

Hot entree trays, deli platters and sandwich trays, bagels and spreads, fresh salads, and dessert assortments including cookies, bars and rugelach. Menus are customizable and always delivered on time.

Bowls of salad with cucmber, pickled onion, corn, black beans, chickpeas, bell pepper, and a vinaigrette
An assortment of pasteries displayed for self serve

DELIVERY AND SETUP

Freshly Prepared 

We offer same-day and scheduled deliveries across Chicagoland, with optional table setup, linens and signage. Trays arrive heat-and-serve or ready-to-serve, brought by a professional, discreet driver.

Rebecca, Celebration of Life

Foodstuffs catered a celebration of life event for my family, providing lunch for 100 people. Brendan inspired confidence and was easy to work with. He talked through everything with me on the phone, and responded quickly to any follow-up inquiries. The staff who delivered and set everything up were also great, efficient and friendly. And, our guests loved the food! I would use Foodstuffs again and recommend them highly.

LARGER GATHERINGS

Let Us Make Things Easier

For a celebration of life or a memorial reception, we can staff the event, handling rentals, refreshments, and coffee service alongside the food.

A self serve tea and coffee station with cups, lids, and sleeves.
A Foodstuffs employee serving aranchini to a guest at an event

IS YOUR KITCHEN KOSHER?

Kosher Conscious Catering

Our kitchen is not kosher, but we work closely with a kosher vendor. Tell us what your family needs and we will walk through it together.

SERVING WITH RESPECT

Jewish Families and Communities

We are honored to support families observing shiva and mourning rituals throughout: Glencoe, Evanston, Highland Park, Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, Chicago, and Suburbs. After over 40 years of caring and professional experience, our experienced team understands the traditions and sensitivities of Jewish funeral and shiva catering. With our elegant and ready-to-serve menus, responsive and compassionate event producers, and flexible delivery and full-service options, we are trusted by Chicago’s North Shore communities. 

Chicago River Walk

How quickly can you deliver for a funeral or shiva?

We offer same-day and scheduled deliveries, depending on the menu and what is available that day.

FAQs

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Call us for immediate needs, or send your date and headcount, and we will help right away.
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