Des Plaines Catering — Scratch-Made, Chef-Delivered
From O’Hare corporate offices to backyard family celebrations — real food, not factory trays.
Your boss, your clients and your whole team will remember this lunch. Make sure they remember it for the right reason.
Tell us your date and headcount. A chef handles the rest. Or call: (847) 895-2122
More than 15 minutes late? You don’t pay. As far as we know, we’re the only suburban Chicago caterer with an on-time guarantee.
What Des Plaines Families & Businesses Are Ordering
Swipe through the favorites, then open any one for the full menu.
Vodka Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken cutlets topped with melted mozzarella and our scratch-made vodka cream sauce, paired with penne alla vodka. Not from a jar — made fresh in our kitchen. Perfect for office lunches, team meetings, and family celebrations.
Slow-Roasted Italian Beef
Chicago-style Italian beef on Turano bread, with our housemade giardiniera and sweet peppers. Slow-roasted in-house — not shipped in from a supplier. A Des Plaines classic for game day, graduations, and company picnics.
Gourmet Taco & Fajita Bar
Build-your-own tacos with scratch-seasoned proteins, fresh salsas, and all the toppings. Perfect for quinceañeras, birthday parties, and casual office celebrations. Real Mexican flavors — not Tex-Mex from a box.
Holiday
“Never Dry” White Wine Turkey
White wine brined, herb roasted, slow-cooked by trained chefs. Featured on Fox News Chicago every holiday season because it’s the only turkey that doesn’t disappoint. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and company holiday parties.
Mediterranean Pita Bar
Gyro and Mediterranean chicken, warm pita and tzatziki. Halal chicken and gyro are standard.
Korean BBQ Bar
Marinated Korean BBQ steak or chicken with braised potatoes, plus white rice or cold Korean pasta salad. The sauce is made from scratch.
Tikka Masala Bar
Creamy, spiced, not overwhelming heat. Halal chicken on request, certified by our suppliers.
Chicago Bowls
Build-your-own rice bowls and wraps, made with olive oil. The healthy option that still gets eaten.
Want to See All Our Options?
Browse our full catering menu at a glance — main dishes, sides, appetizers, and desserts all in one place.
“Frato’s has been doing Italian Chicago Caterings Forever. They are our company go-to!”
— Natalie
“The chicken pita bar is a great idea and everyone enjoyed it. Those Mozz Sticks were amazing! Frato’s will be strongly considered for our next office party.”
— Andrew, Sales & Marketing
Found your favorite? Lock in your date.
Book early, because our chefs book up — and holiday dates go first.
Des Plaines: Chicago’s Gateway to O’Hare
Des Plaines is where Chicago meets the world. With over 60,000 residents across the 60016 and 60018 zip codes, this is a community of hardworking families, major employers, and nonstop activity — all within minutes of O’Hare International Airport.
The city is home to Rivers Casino (nearly 3 million visits a year), Honeywell UOP, Oakton Community College, and Holy Family Medical Center. The Des Plaines River runs through the heart of town, and two Metra stations connect residents to downtown Chicago in under 40 minutes.
From corporate events near the airport to quinceañeras celebrating your family’s traditions, Des Plaines deserves catering that reflects its diverse, hardworking character — not reheated factory food.
Where Ray Kroc Built an Empire — Quality Matters Here
Des Plaines is where Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald’s franchise in 1955 — proof that this community knows the value of good food done right. We bring that same commitment: scratch-made food, delivered by trained chefs, and if we arrive more than 15 minutes late, you don’t pay. No shortcuts. No excuses.
Why Des Plaines Chooses Frato’s
Des Plaines isn’t a fancy suburb trying to impress anyone — it’s a working community with Polish, Greek, Italian, and Latino roots. Families here know good food. They’ve been celebrating at places like The Choo Choo since 1951 and watching movies at the Des Plaines Theatre since 1925. This is a town with history and standards.
We fit right in. We’ve been making our menu from scratch since 2012, using recipes our chefs developed — not food we bought from a distributor. Every delivery is handled by a trained chef, not a gig economy driver. And our “On-Time or It’s Free” guarantee means you’ll never be left explaining why the food is late.
From corporate lunches at O’Hare-area offices to quinceañeras celebrating your daughter’s milestone — we’ve served them all. And we’d love to serve yours.
The Problem With Most Des Plaines Catering Options
You know the drill: you order catering for an office meeting or family party, and what shows up is lukewarm trays of food that tastes like it came from a warehouse. Generic pasta. Rubbery chicken. Food that was mass-produced, frozen, and reheated by someone who couldn’t care less.
Des Plaines deserves better. This is a town built by workers who know quality. Your events should reflect that.
Des Plaines office managers who take care of their teams don’t settle for factory trays.
Where it’s made
✕ Most caterers: Pre-made food reheated from a commissary or distributor
✓ Frato’s: Scratch-made in our own kitchen
Who cooks
✕ Most caterers: Whoever’s on the commissary line
✓ Frato’s: Chefs we train ourselves in our own apprenticeship program
The recipes
✕ Most caterers: Food bought from a distributor
✓ Frato’s: Recipes our chefs developed
Who delivers
✕ Most caterers: A gig economy driver
✓ Frato’s: A trained chef who handles setup
Late delivery
✕ Most caterers: No guarantee
✓ Frato’s: More than 15 minutes late, you don’t pay
Your guests don’t run out. Every order includes 10% more food than your headcount, at no charge.
What We Cater in Des Plaines
Where We Deliver in Des Plaines
We cater throughout Des Plaines and the O’Hare corridor, including offices, venues, and private homes:
From your O’Hare-area conference room to your backyard in the 60016 — we bring the same chef-quality service everywhere.
How to Order Catering in Des Plaines
Tell Us About Your Event
Fill out our quick inquiry form or call us. Guest count, date, dietary needs, and what kind of celebration you’re planning.
Get a Custom Quote
A chef will reach out with menu options and transparent pricing — no hidden fees, no surprises.
We Prep Fresh & Deliver
Everything made from scratch in our Schaumburg kitchen, delivered to Des Plaines by a trained chef who handles setup.
You Take the Credit
Guests love the food. You look like a hero. We won’t tell anyone you didn’t spend all day cooking.
On-Time or It’s Free
More than 15 minutes late to your event and you don’t pay. Read the guarantee.
On-Time Delivery — Guaranteed. If we arrive more than 15 minutes past your scheduled delivery time, you don’t pay. Not a discount — completely free.
As far as we know, we’re the only suburban Chicago caterer with an on-time guarantee. Requires the correct address and access details listed on your quote.
Des Plaines Catering Questions
Do you deliver to Des Plaines from Schaumburg?
Yes — Des Plaines is one of our most frequent delivery areas. We’re based in Schaumburg, about 15-20 minutes away, and we deliver to Des Plaines regularly. We serve both the 60016 and 60018 zip codes.
Can you cater events near O’Hare Airport?
Absolutely. We frequently cater corporate events, training sessions, and meetings at O’Hare-area hotels, conference centers, and office buildings. We understand the time-sensitive nature of airport-area events — that’s why our on-time guarantee matters.
Do you cater quinceañeras and cultural celebrations?
Yes — we love catering quinceañeras, first communions, baptisms, and family milestone celebrations. We can customize menus to include traditional favorites or create fusion options that honor your heritage while adding our scratch-made quality.
What’s your minimum order for Des Plaines delivery?
Order minimums depend on the menu, how soon your event is, and delivery distance. Request a quote and a chef will confirm what fits your event.
How far in advance should I order?
Advance notice is always necessary because our chefs book up. For standard corporate lunches, 2-3 days notice is usually fine. For larger events, quinceañeras, or holidays, we recommend 1-2 weeks. Peak seasons (spring graduation, holiday season) book quickly — plan ahead.
What makes you different from other caterers?
Most caterers reheat pre-made food from a commissary or distributor. We make our menu from scratch in our own kitchen. Every delivery is handled by a trained chef — not a part-time driver. And if we arrive more than 15 minutes late, you don’t pay.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes — we regularly accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and other dietary requirements. Our halal meats are certified by our suppliers, and turkey is halal as long as it’s made without wine. Just let us know when you inquire and we’ll customize the menu to fit everyone’s needs.
What is the On-Time Guarantee?
If we arrive more than 15 minutes past your scheduled delivery time, you don’t pay. Not a discount; the order is free. As far as we know, we’re the only suburban Chicago caterer with an on-time guarantee. It requires the correct address and access details on your quote.
Serving Des Plaines & the O’Hare Corridor
Based in Schaumburg, we deliver throughout Chicago’s northwest suburbs.
Ready for Des Plaines Catering That Actually Delivers?
Stop settling for reheated trays and factory food. Get scratch-made meals delivered by an actual chef.
Call a chef: (847) 895-2122 · Catering@FratosKitchen.com
Frato’s Personal Chef Catering · 628 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193 · Corporate catering · Halal catering · Party catering
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