catering@foodstuffs.com / 847.328.8504
Who We Are
Our Story
Based in Chicago's North Shore and founded in 1979, Foodstuffs has been committed to delivering the highest quality gourmet foods and services to discerning Chicagoland shoppers. Foodstuffs proudly caters over 90,000 guests annually.
At Foodstuffs Events & Catering, we strive to create experiential events by providing our customers with uncompromised top-quality dishes at their weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and family parties.
Our courteous and knowledgeable staff are trained to help you with any questions you may have about our menus and services that are custom-suited based on your needs to elevate your event.
Menu Creation
Menus are created with your brand, theme, goals, and logistics in mind. We offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, cocktail receptions, bar services, hot & cold beverage service, baristas and much more. Food is presented in a fashion that works to enhance your event for you and your guests. Our team will exceed the expectations of you and your guests with gracious, kind, and efficient service.
Thank you so much for the wonderful food, presentation, and staff for our Sunday party. EVERYONE was raving about it, and the use of the logo was genius and so cute! A million thanks for making me look good. Although I did tell everyone I didn’t do much, just found a great caterer!
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- Betsy B Source International
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Event Planning
Foodstuffs Senior Event producers help make your event a relaxing experience. We thoughtfully help design menus, offer stunning linens & polished rentals, floral arrangements, music and print material. It would be our pleasure to aid you in every aspect required.
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- Audra Kimball International
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We are so impressed with your team and with the food that you provided. Thanks again for being so easy to work with.
Staff & Service
Our expert event producers will design your unique event including a professional and courteous staff of chefs, servers, and bartenders. Our staff will create a friendly and warm environment for your guests with smiles, kindness, and willingness to serve with professional attire. Our goal is to ensure guests depart your party feeling well-served with a memorable experience.
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- Renee K. Workrite Ergonomics
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We want to thank you all for the amazing job. We appreciate everything the team created to make the night amazing and delicious
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- Stephen Peloton
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What a team you've got. Everything was fantastic! Thanks so much!!
- Sara B
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The staff was fantastic! I have not a single complaint or criticism. They could not have been more compassionate towards the family--and also professional
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- Jami B. Fellowes Brands
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The staff was wonderful at all of our events.
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Our Team
Jay Liberman
President
Brendan O'Brien
Director of Catering
brendan@foodstuffs.com
Office: 847-328-8504 x 105
Beth Beringer
Senior Event Producer
beth@foodstuffs.com
Office: 847-328-8504 x 126
Cell: 847-772-1748
Jennifer Tyrkala
Senior Event Producer
Adan Rivera
Sous Chef
Laura Botsford
Executive Pastry Chef
jennifer@foodstuffs.com
Office: 847-328-8504 x 117
Princess Harris
Catering Operations Manager
princessfoodstuffs.com
Office: 847-328-8504 x 107
Salvador Anguiano
Brand Ambassador
Willy Ayala
Brand Ambassador
Michael Gallagher
Controller
Mario Espino
Brand Ambassador
Jorge Malpica
Corporate Management & Support
Lucas Allen
Culinary Buyer
Katie Kowalski
Art, Web & Social Media Design Director
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