Frato’s Personal Chef Catering
Premium Catering Meats
Slow-roasted. Scratch-made. Chef-delivered.
When the occasion calls for something special. Our premium meats aren’t reheated from a bag — they’re slow-roasted, braised, and prepared from scratch by trained chefs. Red wine brisket that takes over 24 hours to prepare. Prime rib carved to order. Handmade meatballs with custom recipes. This is the kind of food that becomes the centerpiece of your event.
Our Premium Selections
Why Our Premium Meats Are Different
🔥 Scratch-Made: Every sauce, marinade, and preparation is made fresh in our kitchen. No heat-and-serve shortcuts.
⏰ Time Investment: Our brisket takes 24+ hours. Prime rib is slow-roasted to perfection. You can’t rush quality.
👨🍳 Chef Delivery: A trained Frato’s chef delivers and sets up — not a random driver with no food knowledge.
Why Choose Frato’s Premium Meats
Personal Chef Delivery
A trained Frato’s chef handles your delivery — not a random driver. Setup included.
On-Time Guarantee
If we arrive more than 15 minutes past your scheduled delivery time, you don’t pay. See our guarantee →
Premium Quality
Select cuts, real ingredients, proper technique. No shortcuts on premium meats.
10% Extra Food
We include 10% more food than your headcount — no charge. Never run out.
“Frato’s exceeded our expectations on a customized catering. They took care of every detail so we didn’t have to stress. Frato’s made our day memorable and we are forever grateful!”
— Ben & Mona
Perfect For
Holiday Parties
Corporate Receptions
Weddings
Milestone Celebrations
Retirement Parties
VIP Client Events
Anniversary Dinners
Frequently Asked Questions
Minimums vary by item. Brisket and prime rib typically require 15-20+ guests due to preparation time. Pan items (chicken, veal, meatballs, sausage) start at half pans serving 8-10 guests. Contact us for specific requirements.
Yes! Beyond our standard all-beef and bacon-beef meatballs, we create custom recipes including lobster meatballs, short rib meatballs, and more. Tell us what you’re envisioning and we’ll make it happen.
For brisket and prime rib, we recommend 1-2 weeks advance notice due to extended preparation times (brisket alone takes 24+ hours). For pan items, 48-72 hours is typically sufficient. Holiday seasons require earlier booking.
Yes. Our brisket, prime rib, Italian sausage, and gluten-free lemon chicken are all gluten-free options. Let us know your dietary requirements when you inquire and we’ll customize accordingly.
We’re based in Schaumburg and serve the entire Chicagoland area including Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Barrington, Palatine, Naperville, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Des Plaines, and beyond.
If we arrive more than 15 minutes past your scheduled delivery time, you don’t pay. Not a discount — completely free. We’re the only suburban Chicago caterer offering this guarantee. Read the full guarantee here →
Ready for Premium Meat Catering?
Tell us about your event and we’ll create a custom quote.
✓ On-Time Guarantee
✓ Scratch-Made
✓ Personal Chef Delivery
✓ Custom Recipes Available