FIG Catering

FIG IS AWESOME! I would give them 10 stars if I could.
I used them for my wedding last month, and they were wonderful — from the first time we met them all the way to the follow up after the wedding. Stephanie is so accommodating and easy to work with. She is friendly, professional, fun, and knows her shit. She made me life so easy. My husband and I wanted a more laid back dinner, so we decided on bbq, mac n cheese, and chips n dip stations. Everyone at the wedding raved about the food (especially the buffalo chicken dip). In addition, they provided both the alcohol as well as the cupcakes, so I didn’t have to work with multiple vendors.
No question I will contact them the next time I am in need of a caterer.

FIG catered my small wedding reception of 40 people, from drinks to dinner to desserts, and did a fantastic job of it! The tasting was lovely and Justin made sure to tell us the food could all be customized to our tastes. His recipes were so good we didn’t even think to tweak them! Kati worked with us to arrange a delicious family style vegetarian-​friendly dinner so that no one needed to order special meals. The cake all disappeared because everyone wanted to taste each of the three flavors!

I contacted FIG on 3 different occasions to inquire about their catering services for an upcoming event. These inquiries were about 3 months ago and I have yet to receive a single response…

Molly and her team are amazing. We had a wine tasting at our house and everything was perfect, plus Molly really knows her wine. The food paired with each glass was so suburb for I am salivating just thinking about it. Her culinary genius is unmatched and I had found on Unilocal to begin with.
We will use Molly over and over again. And kitchen was spotless afterward. We felt so spoiled from the moment Molly and her team arrived until they left.

Fig catered a client event in our office. The service and the food were both amazing! We received so many compliments on the food even from the pickiest eaters! Holly was great and an absolute pleasure to work with from the moment I first called. On-​site, the day of, Sarah couldn’t have been more helpful and professional. I highly recommend Fig and their services for any event! We will definitely be working with them again.

Kati and FIG are amazing! Stellar service from start to end. We held our wedding at Firehouse Chicago and FIG came highly recommended. Kati is extremely professional, attentive, and flexible. After countless emails and questions on my part, Kati was always prompt and helpful. The food was delicious and plentiful! The service was impeccable. The bartender was PERFECTION. There is no doubt in my mind that FIG is the best catering company in town.

We hosted a birthday event in our home and FIG Catering was in charge of the food. 100% absolutely outstanding, both in food and service from beginning to end. Every single person complimented the food (many asking for the contact info for their future events) There is zero doubt that when we next need a caterer, FIG will be our choice. Quality and expertly prepared food, just a great experience. Highly recommend!

Fig catered our cocktail reception following our ceremony at the Firehouse Chicago last month. We were incredibly pleased with our experience. Kati was wonderful to work with; so responsive and helpful throughout the process. She also works a lot with Firehouse which made us feel very comfortable and made the process go smoothly. The room was set up beautifully and the servers, chef and bartenders were all really great. The food was good-​we did a Chicago theme and everyone raved about the mini hot dogs and Chicago popcorn. There were a few minor things that we wish had been different, some of which were likely our fault for not communicating, but in the grand scheme of things, they were nothing to worry about. Kati was also really great with working with our budget. Overall, I would highly recommend Fig! Thanks for everything!

Fig Catering is hands down the best catering company for your special day. Having said that, we did tastings with just 2 different companies– the first of which was Fig. We pretty much knew later that evening that we wanted to use them but went ahead with the second tasting so as to at least pretend to shop around a bit. Stephanie met with us at their kitchen and saw the project through all the way to the end. Having a consistent project manager from start to finish is a must, especially for your wedding. We worked with Stephanie to compose a menu we initially thought we wanted, but modified it in the end to include some of what we had sampled.
Stephanie was very good at communicating, answering questions, and dealing with last minute changes. She very graciously accommodated our request to have our mothers bake our respective favorite cakes to accompany the beautiful, delicious FIG dessert spread. The whole staff was amazing and worked with smiles on their faces, especially when we arrived at the venue before the ceremony hungry and thirsty. They were right there to help us with our needs, offering to bring the jittery bride a shot (of booze) and eventually 2 glasses of champagne (just in case). During the dinner service, we were checked-​upon frequently and very well taken care of without feeling smothered.
The original budget was very realistic and didn’t feel over-​the-​top for what we were getting (which was the best catered food we’d ever eaten). Then the staff worked so efficiently that the final invoice came in a little under budget– an obvious welcomed and pleasant surprise!
Thank you FIG, can’t wait to eat you again!

We had FIG cater our wedding on 9÷19÷15 at Greenhouse Loft. I worked with Molly from beginning to end and she was soo helpful and wonderful to work with throughout the planning process. I asked her many questions that never led anywhere and she always promptly responded and showed us all of our options.
At the last minute I decided to surprise my husband with a late night bacon bar at the wedding and she did a phenomenal job pulling this off! She created 4 different bacon themed late night bites and the set up of it all looked fantastic! Overall — FIG is easy to work with, serves amazing food and it’s all quality ingredients that you can feel good about serving to your guests. Plus they let you BYOB if your venue allows which we did and it ended up saving us soo much money.
Highly recommend Molly & FIG for anyone’s catering needs!

Stephanie was so amazing to work with. Even though I am sure I drove her nuts from all my emails, she was so prompt, positive and happy to assist every single time. During the tasting we already knew we wanted to work with this team — her positive, relaxed energy shined through. They also ended up catering an event at my office and everyone was raving about how delicious the food was — so we knew we picked a winner.
Upon our wedding day, i walked in to the most elegant, breathtaking dinner (and ceremony for that matter) I had ever been to. Perfect mood lighting, candles lit and everything set up perfectly.
Her whole team was so helpful and professional throughout the whole night and you can really tell she loves her job. I’m pretty sure we pulled her aside a hundred times to let her know we love her and her team.
She truly was a pleasure to work with.

I love FIG!
I used them for my wedding catering at Firehouse Chicago. Kati helped me plan the whole day and was very professional and responsive over email. I had planned my wedding on Kati’s birthday, her response, «What a great day to chose!» I couldn’t have asked for a better attitude. She worked so well with my venue and venue manager (Michelle at Firehouse Chicago). Kati knows the tendencies and staff at FIG so well.
The food is amazing. Local, fresh, and different. I wanted the farthest from banquet food as possible. We went with bbq brisket, a fresh green salad with grilled peaches, bacon and nut pasta salad, and much more. Fresh bread, a sweets table with beer themed sweets! They even handled the wedding cake! Oh and my husband and I wanted root beer floats, they handled it all. She even let me pick out some of the details like which cups we used to serve the root beer in. We served our dinner family style, which was a smart move because everyone had seconds of the food (or thirds).
Kati walked me through everything and spent so much time and consideration through it all.
I am choosing FIG for my next event too!

Stephanie was wonderful to work with! She met and exceeded all of our expectations – prompt with emailing, available for a venue walk-​through, and well-​informed about Chicago area vendors. She went above and beyond.
We were recently married with 90 guests at the Floating World Gallery. We had a simple summer menu – cheese plates with grilled vegetables, salad, green beans with frizzled onions, chicken kabobs, potato salad (the classy kind, NOT the heavy mayo kind), ricotta tart, and gelato (fresh mint-​chip, chocolate hazelnut, and vegan coconut). Our guests could not stop raving about how amazing the food was. The staff was accommodating and cordial.
Fig Catering is a gem. Everything from the tasting to the service was phenomenal. They use fresh and local ingredients. They made us feel as though we were the event of the summer– we are truly fortunate to have worked with this talented group of people!

FIG catered our 70 person wedding at Firehouse Chicago on June 13, 2015. From start to finish, we were very happy with the service, ideas and execution we received from FIG. They really take a lot of pride in what they do and by partnering with them, we were able to share a super yummy, unique, custom meal with our wedding guests. The bar package was also really great — we loved having craft beer and specialty, seasonal cocktails. The wine they suggested was also really great. As they do, we had a few unexpected things pop up during the reception but FIG handled them quickly and professionally. They spoke with my husband and I to inform us but not stress us out, which we really appreciated.

FIG catered a cocktail party that I hosted at my home on Saturday May 9^th and the food, service and staff was fantastic. Stephanie at FIG was my first point of contact and she assisted me with the menu selection and event coordination. I was thrilled to learn that she was also going to be the bartender at my event.
The day of the event, Stephanie, Taylor, and Antonio arrived promptly and took care of all of the set up activities, food prep, plating and service. I told them that I wanted to be a guest at my own party and I was exactly that!
My guests, about 30 people, loved the food and the service. During the event I saw several guests ask for business cards from Stephanie to keep for future events. Speaking of the food, here is what was served:
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Bacon-​wrapped FIGs with barbecue caramel
Kale-​Mozzarella Arancini (risotto coquettes)
Spring Pea Mac n’ Cheese (Spoonful)
Crab Cakes with spicy remoulade
Buffet Hors d’Oeuvres
Fresh Veggie Crudite´s with Green Goddess dip
Grilled Asparagus & Gouda Quesadilla
Deviled Eggs: Traditional, Wasabi-​Ginger, and Mexican Chorizo
Mini Sandwiches: Garlic and Rosemary Rubbed Beef Tenderloin with caramelized onions and Grilled Veggie with pesto
Sweets Table
Cupcakes
Carrot cake with honey cream cheese frosting,
Yellow cake with chocolate buttercream frosting,
Chocolate sour cream with glossy ganache
Strawberry Shortcakes
We also had a full bar. Everything was great! After the event was over, Stephanie and team cleaned up and you would have never known that there had just been 30+ people in my home.
Thank you Stephanie, Taylor and Antonio! Based on my experience with you I will certainly use FIG Catering again!

FIG catered our wedding and we were nothing short of thrilled with the amazing service, food, and drinks they provided. We decided to book once we saw their pricing was in-​line with other caterers delivering the same high-​quality, sustainable food and beverage. Looking back, FIG was more than worth every penny! Wish I could give them more than 5 stars.
What we didn’t realize at the onset is how much work goes in behind-​the-​scenes – from the initial meeting and menu-​crafting to the food and cocktail tastings to the venue run-​through to the huge work put in day-​of like handling furniture rental, venue set-​up, food and bar prep, cooking, tear-​down, etc. Molly, one of the co-​owners, essentially served as the day-​of coordinator. We didn’t have a wedding planner, so Molly helped keep our other vendors on schedule and oversaw flipping the room from ceremony to reception seating – in addition to myriad other things. They made sure everything ran smoothly at our venue from the time they arrived until tear-​down.
The expert handling of the logistics should not overshine how delicious the food was and how professional and friendly the service was. FIG uses local, sustainable ingredients and it really shows. We had a fabulous buffet of American favorites like baked mac n’ cheese, sirloin bacon-​wrapped meatloaf, roasted brussel sprouts with bacon, smashed potatoes, spinach salad, and three kinds of pies for dessert. FIG also handled our alcohol, and the selection was just as locally driven, offering craft beers from IL, MI, and other favorites. The tables were all set up perfectly, everything ran smoothly, and we were able to focus on having a great time. We loved it! Our guests loved it! In short: the owners and staff of FIG are total rock stars.

We used FIG for our wedding this past weekend and were over the moon with how it turned out!
We are hardcore foodies and really wanted the food to be a standout at our wedding. FIG gave us a couple of amazing sample menus to ponder over and from there developed the perfect menu for us.
Justin was amazing to work with. He is a great chef and all of his food is flavorful, fresh and vibrant. Michelle, our was our event manager and did a wonderful job coordinating both FIG and the venue and taking care of the necessary rentals.
Now for the food: AMAZING! Everything was so delicious and we got so many compliments throughout the evening, the next morning and over the following days. People raved about so many elements: the pork, the sweet potato gratin, the creamy garlic grits, the bacon wrapped figs and the bit sized chicken pot pies. We are so happy that they were our caterers and know that we would use them again.
FIG also has such a wonderful, friendly and gracious staff. The bartenders were friendly and charismatic, the servers were kind and funny, we really just loved who they all were and it showed in the atmosphere of the event. I could not have asked for better food, better service or warmer people to share this day with.
THANKS FIG!
And A BIG THANKS to Michelle, Justin, Molly and all of your amazing staff!

Fig did the catering for our wedding 9÷5÷2014
Molly was wonderful, patient and very flexible with us all year leading up to the wedding and even afterwards.
When we had a tasting, I knew immediately we wanted to go with Fig and that our guests would love it. After the wedding reception we received tremendously positive feedback about the food (I even attached a photo screenshot).
Fig was absolutely professional and gave us no problems or issues whatsoever the day of the event. We couldn’t have had it any better!
Thank you Fig and we look forward to someday working together again!
Jason and Abby

If you’re getting married, you want FIG Catering’s food, and you want Stephanie as your event manager. End of story.
(Except I’ll go on.)
When Stephanie and I first started talking, I was worried because we had chosen an unconventional venue: Headquarters Beercade. Their first wedding. No kitchen at all. Not much space, either, at least not in the room we rented. But she totally set my mind at ease, making me feel like it wouldn’t break the bank or their backs to set up a small kitchen downstairs in another room.
Beyond that, we had more challenges. We needed food that would fill us up, but could be eaten while standing up. And we’re foodies. We wanted innovative, memorable choices. No chicken breast in warming trays. Stephanie and their chefs totally delivered. She recommended buffet stations, then offered up four distinct, delicious menu options — the last of which was inspired by three of our favorite restaurants. Sold! We went to a tasting, narrowed down a bit, tinkered some more, and eventually decided on the menu we knew our guests would go crazy for. And go crazy they did. At one point, five of us were standing there, shoving braised beef cheek pierogis in our mouths, wide eyed and murmuring our ecstatic approval.
Stephanie mentioned that we didn’t need a day-​of coordinator because she would do that, too. She wasn’t kidding. I had so many guests come up to me and say that she was killing it. She kept us on schedule, encouraged people to eat, and just made the whole night absolutely seamless. We even had a health scare with my dad, requiring a call to 911 and an ambulance. (He’s okay, BTW.) She was totally empathetic and kind, and never once seemed worried about the lost hour.
With all the end-​of-​the-​night mayhem, I feel like I didn’t thank her or tip her nearly enough for how hard she worked. Because of Stephanie, FIG was my best decision of the wedding.

FIG was my caterer at my wedding this past winter. It was so easy working with Elyse. We planned our wedding remotely so I didn’t get to taste anything or meet her in person, but the day of was seamless and so easy.
Food: If you’re into fresh, new american food then this is for you. My fav was the roasted beets with kumquat and quinoa mushroom loaf. Sadly I didn’t get to try the key lime pie, but my guests said it was amazing. They are very open to catering to your tastes. Example: my fiancé wanted to add pork belly to our entrée choices. Spiced pork belly roulade was a crowd favorite.
Service: AMAZING. Our designated server made sure we got our food first so we can mingle more with our guests, came over with a piece of cardboard because she noticed our sweetheart table was off balance a tiny bit. Elyse also came by with a small plate of appetizers so we would be able to try some.
Bartending: Our servers did a fantastic job not opening too many bottles. We bought our own alcohol from Binny’s so that saved us a few 100 easily.
FIG catering, I love you.