Elmhurst Catering — Where Architecture Meets Culinary Excellence
A city with Frank Lloyd Wright homes and one of Chicago’s largest parades deserves food made with the same attention to craft.
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 Elmhurst Is Ordering
Swipe through the favorites, then open any one for the full menu.
Rosemary Prime Rib Roast
USDA Choice prime rib, slow-roasted with fresh rosemary and garlic, hand-carved at your event. The centerpiece for Wilder Mansion weddings, Elm West receptions, and elegant corporate dinners — elevated enough for Elmhurst’s refined palate.
Chicken Limone & Vesuvio
Classic Italian preparations made the way Elmhurst’s Italian families remember. Tender chicken in bright lemon butter sauce or traditional Vesuvio with potatoes, garlic, and white wine. Scratch-made, never from a jar.
Mediterranean Pita Bar
Build-your-own stations with beef & lamb gyro, Mediterranean chicken, tzatziki, and warm pita. Hummus platters and feta are add-ons; falafel by custom request. Perfect for Elmhurst’s educated, well-traveled professionals who appreciate global flavors done right.
Irish Reuben Corned Beef Bar
The city with Chicago’s 2nd largest St. Patrick’s Day parade knows Irish food. Our scratch-brined corned beef, slow-roasted and hand-sliced, served with marble rye, Swiss, and house-made thousand island. St. Patrick’s Day parties done right.
Gourmet Taco Bar
Build-your-own tacos. Everyone makes their own plate, so nobody has to guess what the team wants.
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 — Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, BBQ, and more. View Quick Menu List →
“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.
Elmhurst: Chicago’s Most Refined Western Suburb
Elmhurst isn’t just another suburb — it’s a city with a $145,000+ median household income, historic architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe, and enough civic pride to host one of Chicago’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades. The 46,000 residents in ZIP code 60126 know quality when they see it.
With 80% homeownership, median home values over $530,000, and 86% white-collar employment, Elmhurst attracts professionals who appreciate craftsmanship. Strong Irish, German, Italian, and Polish heritage runs through this community — families with cooking traditions they take seriously.
Family Circle magazine named Elmhurst one of the “Ten Best U.S. Towns for Families” in 2014. The Memorial Parade has run every year since 1918. This is a community that celebrates properly.
From Cottage Hill to Culinary Excellence
When Thomas Barbour Bryan — the “Father of Elmhurst” — helped establish this community in 1869, he set a standard of excellence that still defines the city. The same attention to detail that created homes by Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe, the same pride that fills 80+ floats for the St. Patrick’s Day parade, the same commitment to quality that made Wilder Mansion an award-winning venue for 14 consecutive years. That’s what we bring to every event: scratch-made food, delivered by trained chefs, and if we arrive more than 15 minutes late, you don’t pay.
The Problem With Most Elmhurst Catering Options
You’re hosting an event in a city where people have impeccable taste. Your guests dine at Spring Road restaurants, attend Art in Wilder Park, and live in homes with architectural pedigrees. They’ve traveled, they’ve cooked family recipes passed down through generations, and they absolutely know the difference between scratch-made food and reheated factory trays.
Elmhurst’s downtown City Centre is pedestrian-friendly, fountain-lined, and filled with boutique shops. Factory food from a corporate chain doesn’t belong at your Wilder Mansion wedding, your Elm West corporate reception, or your backyard graduation party.
Elmhurst office managers who take care of their teams don’t settle for factory trays.
Frato’s vs. Most Caterers
Where it’s made
✕ Most caterers: Pre-made food reheated from a commissary
✓ Frato’s: Made from scratch 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
Who delivers
✕ Most caterers: A part-time 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 Elmhurst
Where We Deliver in Elmhurst
We cater throughout Elmhurst and the surrounding western suburbs, including premier venues, business parks, and private homes:
From your historic home near Wilder Park to your office in the North York Corridor — we bring the same chef-quality service everywhere.
Why Elmhurst Chooses Frato’s
Elmhurst appreciates craftsmanship. This is a city where homeowners preserved a Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie home from 1901 and where Mies van der Rohe’s McCormick House became an art museum. Where Wilder Mansion, built in 1868, has been restored to host weddings that win awards year after year.
We understand that audience. We’ve been making our menu from scratch since 2012 — no factory shortcuts. Every delivery is handled by a trained chef, not a gig economy driver. And our “On-Time or It’s Free” guarantee means your City Centre corporate lunch, your Spring Road St. Patrick’s party, or your Wilder Mansion wedding starts exactly when it should.
Elmhurst’s Irish, German, Italian, and Polish heritage means your guests have cooking traditions going back generations. They know the difference. We make food their grandmothers would’ve approved of.
How to Order Catering in Elmhurst
Tell Us About Your Event
Fill out our quick inquiry form or call us. Guest count, date, venue (Wilder Mansion? Elm West? Your backyard?), and any dietary needs.
Get a Custom Quote
A chef will reach out with menu options tailored to your event — from elegant wedding receptions to casual corporate lunches.
We Prep Fresh & Deliver
Everything made from scratch in our Schaumburg kitchen, delivered to Elmhurst by a trained chef who handles setup.
You Take the Credit
Your guests rave about 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.
Elmhurst Catering Questions
Do you deliver to Elmhurst from Schaumburg?
Absolutely — Elmhurst is a quick 15-20 minute drive from our Schaumburg kitchen. We deliver throughout 60126 including downtown City Centre, Spring Road, and all residential neighborhoods. Elmhurst is one of our most popular delivery areas.
Can you cater weddings at Wilder Mansion?
Yes — we coordinate with Wilder Mansion and other Elmhurst venues regularly. We can work with their preferred vendor requirements or deliver to your event. Whether you’re hosting at Wilder Mansion, Elm West Banquets, or River Forest Country Club, we’ve got you covered.
Can you handle St. Patrick’s Day party catering?
Absolutely — we know Elmhurst takes St. Patrick’s Day seriously. Our Irish Reuben Corned Beef Bar and Shepherd’s Pie are popular choices for the city with Chicago’s 2nd largest parade. Book early — March fills up fast.
What’s your minimum order for Elmhurst 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.
Do you cater corporate events in downtown Elmhurst?
Yes — we deliver to businesses throughout the City Centre, Spring Road, North York Corridor, and Elmhurst’s business parks. From quick office lunches to executive meetings and company-wide trainings, we handle it all.
Can you accommodate diverse dietary needs?
Absolutely — we offer halal options, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. Our halal meats are certified by our suppliers, and turkey is halal as long as it’s made without wine. Our scratch-made approach means we can customize for your specific guests. Elmhurst’s educated, well-traveled residents appreciate having options.
What makes you different from other caterers?
Most caterers reheat pre-made food from a commissary. 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. Elmhurst knows the difference between quality and shortcuts.
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 Elmhurst & Western Suburbs
Based in Schaumburg, we deliver throughout Chicago’s western suburbs.
Ready for Elmhurst Catering That Matches Your Standards?
Stop settling for generic trays that don’t belong in a city with Frank Lloyd Wright homes and award-winning parades. Get scratch-made meals from chefs who understand craftsmanship.
Call a chef: (847) 895-2122 · Catering@FratosKitchen.com
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