Chicago-Themed Catering
The Chicago spread your team still talks about on Monday.
Imagine your team’s faces when a Frato’s chef walks in with a full Chicago spread — slow-roasted Italian beef piled on Turano bread, Vienna hot dogs with all seven toppings, sausage and peppers sizzling, thin crust pizza cut in squares. Not dropped off in bags by a delivery driver. Set up by a trained chef who makes sure everything looks and tastes exactly right.
That’s what Frato’s Chicago-Themed Catering delivers. Every item scratch-made in our Schaumburg kitchen. Never factory food. Never reheated from a bag. The kind of Chicago food that makes your out-of-town clients say “now I understand what the fuss is about.”
“Frato’s has been doing Italian Chicago Caterings Forever. They are our company go-to!”
— Natalie
Your Chicago Event Starts Here
Tell us your headcount and date — we’ll build a custom Chicago menu and quote.
More Chicago Classics on Our Menu
🌶️ Italian Sausage & Peppers
Grilled Italian sausage on French bread with sautéed peppers and onions. The Chicago street fest classic — mild or hot. Pairs perfectly alongside the beef bar.
🍺 Grilled Beer Brat Bar — Oktoberfest Favorite
Simmered in Coors Light, then grilled. Served with sauerkraut, grilled onions, and a choice of side. A staple at Chicago cookouts and tailgates all year, and the one teams ask for by name in September and October.
🥩 Italian Meatball Marinara Subs
Handmade meatballs, scratch-made marinara, fresh Italian bread. Subs or standalone tray.
🔥 Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
Grilled Polish on a bun with yellow mustard and grilled onions. The real Maxwell Street experience.
🧀 Baked Mostaccioli
If you grew up Chicago-Italian, this was at every gathering. Penne baked with scratch-made red sauce and mozzarella.
🍗 Chicken Vesuvio
The Chicago-Italian restaurant classic — roasted with garlic, white wine, oregano and olive oil. Elevates any Chicago event from casual to memorable.
Want a Chef to Design Your Chicago Menu?
Tell us your event type and headcount. Your chef will build the perfect combo.
Round Out Your Chicago Spread
Every great Chicago event needs sides and desserts that match. These belong on the table:
| Item | Why It Belongs | |
|---|---|---|
| Handmade Mozz Sticks | #1 in Illinois — handmade, never frozen | Details → |
| 4-Cheese Lasagna | Sunday dinner at every Chicago-Italian table | Details → |
| BBQ Ribs | Windy City backyard staple | Menu item |
| 3-Foot Giant Party Subs | American or Italian — the crowd feeder | Details → |
| Wings (Bone-In or Boneless) | Tossed to order, your choice of sauces | Details → |
| Mac n Cheese | Aged cheddar — the ultimate Chicago side | Details → |
| Beer Brats | Simmered in Coors Light, grilled — the Oktoberfest favorite | Details → |
| Eggplant Parmesan | The vegetarian Chicago-Italian classic | Menu item |
| Grandma Frato’s Brownies | Triple chocolate, legendary since Day 1 | Details → |
Three Ways to Go Chicago
Not sure where to start? Pick a vibe. We’ll customize from there.
“The Loop”
Italian Beef Bar + Vienna Hot Dogs + Italian Pasta Salad + Brownies
Most Popular for Corporate · Client Events
“The Tailgate”
Italian Beef + Angus Burgers + Sausage & Peppers + Brats + Polish + Pizza + Wings + Mac
Watch Parties · Cookouts · Grad Parties
“Taylor Street”
Chicken Vesuvio + Mostaccioli + Meatball Marinara + Lasagna + Caesar
Rehearsal Dinners · Holidays · Reunions
Ready to Make Your Event Unforgettable?
Custom quote in 24 hours. Personal chef delivery included.
Factory Caterers vs. Frato’s — You Decide
Chicagoans know the difference instantly. When you’re throwing a Chicago-themed event, you either commit to the real thing or you don’t bother.
| Factory Caterers | Frato’s Chefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Beef | Pre-cooked, reheated from bags | ✓ Slow-roasted fresh |
| Hot Dogs | Generic brand, plain buns | ✓ Vienna Beef, poppy seed |
| Pizza | Frozen from commissary | ✓ Scratch-made, stone oven |
| Giardiniera | Generic jar | ✓ Frato’s signature blend |
| Bread | Cheapest available | ✓ Chicago Turano |
| Delivery | Bags at the door | ✓ Chef delivers & sets up |
| On-Time | No guarantee | ✓ More than 15 min late = FREE |
| Portions | Run out? Too bad | ✓ 10% extra, no charge |
Why Choose Frato’s for Chicago Catering
Personal Chef Delivery
A trained chef delivers, sets up, and makes sure everything is right. Not a random driver.
Over 40 Years in Schaumburg
Featured on Fox News Chicago, WGN News, Chicago’s Best, Windy City Live, AP News, and the Daily Herald. This is what we do.
10% Extra Food
We include 10% more than your headcount at no charge. Nobody runs out.
Perfect For
✓ Chicago-Themed Office Parties
✓ Oktoberfest Parties
✓ Client Appreciation Events
✓ Bears, Cubs, Sox & Bulls Watch Parties
✓ Super Bowl Parties
✓ Graduation Parties
✓ Wedding Rehearsal Dinners
✓ Late Night Wedding Snacks
✓ Backyard Cookouts & Reunions
✓ Company Picnics
✓ Out-of-Town Guest Welcome Events
✓ Fundraisers & Galas
Frequently Asked Questions
Give Them the Real Chicago Experience
Tell us your event — we’ll build a custom menu and quote within 24 hours.
✓ On-Time Guarantee
✓ Scratch-Made Everything
✓ Personal Chef Delivery
✓ Featured on Fox News Chicago, WGN & AP News