Chicago Bowls — Build Your Own Healthy Bowl Catering
Fresh, Warm Rice Bowls. Salad Bowls. Wraps on the Side. A True Catering Experience.
Or call a chef: (847) 895-2122
2012
scratch cooking since
10
guest minimum
3
mix-ins per bowl
0
seed oils
It’s Not Just Bowls — It’s an Experience
Your team doesn’t just get a tray of rice. They get a full build-your-own bowl bar: bases, proteins, mix-ins and scratch-made sauces, plus wraps on the side so anyone can build a handheld wrap instead of a bowl. Interactive. Customizable. The kind of catering that makes people actually excited for lunch.
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Tired of sad desk lunches?
Your team has seen it all. Soggy sandwich trays. Cold pasta salads from Costco. The same Chipotle order for the fifth time this month. They deserve better, and so does your budget.
Chicago Bowls give everyone exactly what they want. Healthy options for the gym crowd. Hearty proteins for the hungry. Vegan, keto, halal, all from the same bar. No special orders. No complaints.
How the Bowl Bar Works
Pick your base
Choice of warm rice or fresh lettuce, or grab a wrap and build a handheld instead of a bowl.
Choose 3 mix-ins
Pick from our selection of fresh mix-ins to build your perfect bowl.
Add a protein
Upgrade with your choice of specialty proteins, or keep it veggie.
Top with sauce
Finish with our scratch-made specialty sauces.
Popular Bowl Styles We Cater
Make it into any of the following bowl styles:
We can create a variety of cultural bowls. See the full menu with online ordering for all options. Prefer handheld? Any of these can be built as a wrap instead of a bowl. Just ask.
Every guest builds their own
Teriyaki Stir Fry Bowl
One guest’s build
Taco Bowl
One guest’s build
Made with Olive Oil — No Seed Oils
We cook with healthy olive oil only. No canola. No vegetable oil. No soybean oil. Your health-conscious employees will notice, and thank you for it.
Works for every diet
One bowl bar. Every dietary need covered. Everyone builds exactly what works for them. No separate orders. No awkward “special meals.” Just one bar that handles it all.
Chicago Bowls vs. Chain Bowl Bars
Where it’s made
✕ Chain bowl bars: Pre-made in a commissary
✓ Frato’s: Scratch-made in our kitchen
Cooking oil
✕ Chain bowl bars: Cooked in cheap seed oils
✓ Frato’s: Cooked in healthy olive oil
How it arrives
✕ Chain bowl bars: Dropped off in plastic containers
✓ Frato’s: Full buffet bar setup
Toppings
✕ Chain bowl bars: Same toppings as everyone else
✓ Frato’s: Customizable mix-ins & proteins
Sauces
✕ Chain bowl bars: Bottled dressings from Sysco
✓ Frato’s: Homemade specialty sauces
On-Time or It’s Free
More than 15 minutes late to your event and you don’t pay. Read the guarantee.
Perfect For
Corporate Lunches
Weekly team meals that don’t get boring
Office Parties
Interactive food everyone enjoys
Wellness Events
Healthy catering that tastes good
Training Sessions
Light lunches that don’t cause food comas
See All Bowl Options & Order Online
Browse our full Chicago Bowls menu with all bases, mix-ins, proteins and sauces. Order online or call for custom quotes.
View Full Menu & Order Online →
Bowl Bar Catering starts at $8.99 per person. Prices subject to change. Call for custom quotes on larger events.
Chicago Bowl Catering Questions
What’s included in the bowl bar setup?
You get the full bar: choice of base (rice or lettuce), 3 mix-in options, specialty sauces, plus bowls and utensils for your guests. Proteins are available as upgrades, and wraps are available on the side so guests can build a wrap instead of a bowl.
How many people does the bowl bar serve?
We typically recommend the bowl bar for groups of 10 or more. For smaller groups, we can do individual pre-built bowls. Call us and we’ll make it work.
Is it really made with olive oil?
Yes. We cook with healthy olive oil only. No canola, no vegetable oil, no soybean oil. Your health-conscious team will notice the difference.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
That’s the whole point. The bowl bar handles vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, halal and allergy-specific needs, all from one setup. Everyone builds what works for them.
How far in advance should I order?
Advance notice is always necessary because our chefs book up. We recommend 48–72 hours’ notice for most bowl bar orders.
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.
Delivering Healthy Bowl Catering Across Chicagoland
Based in Schaumburg, we deliver throughout the northwest suburbs and greater Chicago area.
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Ready to Upgrade Your Corporate Lunches?
Give your team a healthy, interactive lunch experience they’ll actually look forward to.
Call a chef: (847) 895-2122 · Catering@FratosKitchen.com
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