Thanksgiving Catering – Thanksgiving Menus

Thanksgiving Catering

Thanksgiving is a joyous holiday designed to get friends and family together. The best way to give thanks to your family or employees this year is with delicious Thanksgiving catering from Corky’s Catering.

Corky’s variety of Thanksgiving catering options have led us to be a trusted corporate Thanksgiving caterer in Chicago. What better gift to give your staff than a Thanksgiving meal either before Thanksgiving or on Thanksgiving day. Affordability for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner is possible with our Turkey & Glazed Ham Buffet. It includes sliced turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Thanksgiving catering doesn’t have to be just turkey. Our most popular items such as fried chicken and Italian beef are perfectly suitable for Corporate Thanksgiving catering in Chicago.

Corky’s Catering can also cater Thanksgiving at your home. Tired of all the preparation, cooking, and clean up at home for Thanksgiving? How does a delicious and juicy sliced Turkey with all the fixin’s delivered hot to your door this year sound? If you are planning a large home party with family this year, Corky’s Catering is a great way to serve a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Our Autumn turkey buffet includes sliced turkey breast, whipped potatoes, corn or vegetables, and cranberry relish. If you are looking to serve a full turkey, our sister company Cork Catering, can handle this with ease.

We have over 30 years experience as one of the premier Thanksgiving caterers in Chicago. So take a look at our downloadable thanksgiving catering menu, and remember us for Thanksgiving. Contact us at 630-396-3030 today or fill out our contact form and we’ll get back to you right away!

Thanksgiving Catering Checklist
Below are some great ideas to make sure you don’t forget a thing on Thanksgiving!

• Turkey
• Stuffing
• Honey Baked Ham
• Cranberry Sauce
• Sweet Potatoes
• Squash
• Casseroles
• Green Beans
• Macroni & Cheese
• Mashed Potatoes
• Apple Pie
• Pumpkin Pie
• Themed Linens
• Chafing Dishes
• Candles
• Punch Bowls
• Champagne
• Pumpkin Martinis
• Beer/Wine
• Bartenders
• Food Servers
• China
• Chairs
• Tables

We offer quality Thanksgiving catering in and around the following areas: Addison, Algonquin, Antioch, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Barrington, Bartlett, Batavia, Bedford Park, Bensenville, Bolingbrook, Bridgeview, Brookfield, Buffalo Grove, Carol Stream, Cary, Carol Stream, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Crete, Crystal Lake, Darien, Deerfield, Des Palines, Downers Grove, Dundee, Elmhurst, Evanston, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Flossmoor, Forest Park, Fox River Grove, Frankfort, Franklin Park, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Glencoe, GlenviewGrayslake, Gurnee, Hampshire, Highland Park, Hillside, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Homewood, Huntley, Itasca, Joliet, Kanosha, Kenilworth, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, Lemont, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Lisle, Lockport, Lombard, Long Grove, Medinah, Melrose Park, Mount Prospect, Morton Grove, Mundelein, Naperville, New Lenox, North Aurora, North Chicago, Northbrook, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Orland Park, Oswego, Palatine, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Park Ridge, Rolling Meadows, Plainfield, Prospect Heights, River Forest, Riverside, Roselle, Rosemont, Round Lake Beach, Saint Charles, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Skokie, Spring GroveSugar Grove, Sycamore, Techny, Villa Park, Vernon Hills, Wadsworth, Warrenville, Wauconda, Waukegan, West Chicago, West Chicago, Westchester, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Willow Springs,Wilmette, Winfield, Winnetka, Wood Dale, Woodridge, Woodstock and Yorkville.

Graduation Catering – Chicago Catering

Graduation Catering

Graduations mark an important milestone in you or your child’s life. Whether it is grade school, high school, college, or graduate school, Corky’s Catering is here to provide exceptional graduation catering in Chicago. Family and friends will gather either inside your home, backyard, or at a venue of your choice and there is no need to spend time shopping and cooking for your graduation party. With Corky’s Catering, we can deliver food right to your door and allow you to enjoy the day!

We have many graduation specials to choose from and we are committed to providing the best value for graduation catering in Chicago. Italian sausage, Italian beef, fried chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, and mostaccioli are just some the mouth-watering menu items available to choose from. We recommend a buffet style menu because it allows for flexibility and guests love it. Buffet graduation catering allows your friends and family to eat when they would like and allows everyone to spend time interacting and having fun together.

Since most graduations are at the beginning of summer, how about a beautiful outdoor graduation catering event? Your backyard or an outside venue is a no-brainer for us to cater to. If needed, we can recommend a variety of graduation catering venues across Chicagoland. Corky’s Catering is at your side to coordinate tables, tents, entertainment, and more as well.

We have over 30 years experience as one of the premier graduation party caterers in Chicago. So take a look at gRADUATION CATERING menu and remember us for your next graduation party. Contact us today at 630-396-3030 or fill out our contact form and we’ll get back to you right away!

Graduation Catering Checklist
Below are some great ideas to make sure you don’t forget a thing for your next graduation party!

• Balloons
• Music
• Games
• Tents
• DJ’s & Bands
• Invitations
• Tables & Chairs
• Rentals
• Bartenders
• Servers
• Italian Beef
• Mostacccioli
• Fried Chicken
• Appetizers
• Pastas
• Drink Packages
• Beer & Keg Service
• Wine
• Champagne
• Custom Cakes

We offer quality Graduation Catering in and around the following areas: Addison, Algonquin, Antioch, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Barrington, Bartlett, Batavia, Bedford Park, Bensenville, Bolingbrook, Bridgeview, Brookfield, Buffalo Grove, Carol Stream, Cary, Carol Stream, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Crete, Crystal Lake, Darien, Deerfield, Des Palines, Downers Grove, Dundee, Elmhurst, Evanston, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Flossmoor, Forest Park, Fox River Grove, Frankfort, Franklin Park, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Glencoe, GlenviewGrayslake, Gurnee, Hampshire, Highland Park, Hillside, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Homewood, Huntley, Itasca, Joliet, Kanosha, Kenilworth, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, Lemont, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Lisle, Lockport, Lombard, Long Grove, Medinah, Melrose Park, Mount Prospect, Morton Grove, Mundelein, Naperville, New Lenox, North Aurora, North Chicago, Northbrook, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Orland Park, Oswego, Palatine, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Park Ridge, Rolling Meadows, Plainfield, Prospect Heights, River Forest, Riverside, Roselle, Rosemont, Round Lake Beach, Saint Charles, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Skokie, Spring GroveSugar Grove, Sycamore, Techny, Villa Park, Vernon Hills, Wadsworth, Warrenville, Wauconda, Waukegan, West Chicago, West Chicago, Westchester, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Willow Springs,Wilmette, Winfield, Winnetka, Wood Dale, Woodridge, Woodstock and Yorkville.

Hot Chocolate 5k/15K

Get ready for this one, we are so excited about the event this weekend. Come out and see what all the noise is about. Saturday Corky’s Catering will be serving 140,000 ounces of Chocolate Fondue, Distributing 150,000 pieces of Ghirardelli chocolate, Serving 210,000 ounces of Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate, and another 10,000 pounds of Ghirardelli chocolate will be melted for the after party. If you like chocolate like we do you should come out. http://www.hotchocolate15k.com/

Local Catering Features Corky’s Catering

We are proud to have a featured link on Localcatering.com. If you have any holiday needs check us out. http://www.localcatering.com/Catering/chicago-caterers.asp

Join Cork Catering tonight @ the Zhou B Art Gallery for “Fall in Love” event by Jenny Yoo.

Join Cork Catering tonight @ the Zhou B Art Gallery for “Fall in Love” event by Jenny Yoo. http://jennyyoo.com/soiree-chicago.html

Holiday Catering – Holiday Parties – Holiday Party Catering

Holiday parties such as Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s are some of the most anticipated times of the year. Family, co-workers, and friends come together to celebrate these wonderful times and your guests know that the backbone of every successful holiday party is always the food. Corky’s Catering knows this too and we are committed to serving the best holiday catering in Chicago.

Corporate holiday catering is a great idea for your staff around the holidays. It’s a nice way to boost morale, take employees’ minds off of work, and let everyone have fun together. Our most popular holiday catering option would be our buffet style menu that includes delicious Italian beef, fried chicken, and mostaccioli. Buffet style catering is great for corporate holiday catering because it allows your staff to eat what they like. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and cheese trays along with cookies, brownies, and custom decorated cakes are great additions to your corporate holiday party.

Our sister company, Cork Catering and Special Events, can bring your corporate holiday catering to an even higher level of elegance and cuisine. Passed hors devours, cocktails, and plated dinners are handled with the utmost attention with Cork Catering and Special Events. It will truly wow your staff and make your holiday party even more memorable.

Corky’s Catering can also provide holiday catering at your home. Tired of all the preparation, cooking, and clean up for your holiday parties? If you are planning a large home party with family or friends this year, Corky’s Catering is a great way to serve a delicious meal for the holidays. Traditional holiday party menu items such as glazed ham, turkey, and roast beef go over very well with guests. Don’t forget that fried chicken, Italian beef, and mostaccioli are great choices for your holiday party too.

We have over 30 years experience as one of the premier holiday caterers in Chicago. So take a look at our downloadable HOLIDAY Catering menu and remember us for your next holiday party. Contact us at 630-396-3030 today or fill out our contact formand we’ll get back to you right away!

Holiday Catering Checklist
Below are some great ideas to make sure you don’t forget a thing for your next holiday party!

• Turkey
• Stuffing
• Honey Baked Ham
• Cranberry Sauce
• Sweet Potatoes
• Egg Nog
• Coffee & Tea
• Holiday Cookies
• Pumpkin Pie
• Apple Pie
• Mashed Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Squash
• Garlands
• Mistletoe
• Minorahs
• Christmas Lights
• Themed Linens
• Chaffing Dishes
• Candles
• Punch Bowls
• Champagne
• Christmas Trees
• Secret Santa Gifts
• Bartenders
• Food Servers
• DJ’s and Bands
• Santa Claus Impersonator

We offer quality Holiday Catering in and around the following areas: Addison, Algonquin, Antioch, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Barrington, Bartlett, Batavia, Bedford Park, Bensenville, Bolingbrook, Bridgeview, Brookfield, Buffalo Grove, Carol Stream, Cary, Carol Stream, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Crete, Crystal Lake, Darien, Deerfield, Des Palines, Downers Grove, Dundee, Elmhurst, Evanston, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Flossmoor, Forest Park, Fox River Grove, Frankfort, Franklin Park, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Glencoe, GlenviewGrayslake, Gurnee, Hampshire, Highland Park, Hillside, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Homewood, Huntley, Itasca, Joliet, Kanosha, Kenilworth, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, Lemont, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Lisle, Lockport, Lombard, Long Grove, Medinah, Melrose Park, Mount Prospect, Morton Grove, Mundelein, Naperville, New Lenox, North Aurora, North Chicago, Northbrook, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Orland Park, Oswego, Palatine, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Park Ridge, Rolling Meadows, Plainfield, Prospect Heights, River Forest, Riverside, Roselle, Rosemont, Round Lake Beach, Saint Charles, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Skokie, Spring GroveSugar Grove, Sycamore, Techny, Villa Park, Vernon Hills, Wadsworth, Warrenville, Wauconda, Waukegan, West Chicago, West Chicago, Westchester, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Willow Springs,Wilmette, Winfield, Winnetka, Wood Dale, Woodridge, Woodstock and Yorkville.

The Corky’s Grocery Challenge

The 4th of July is here and most of us will run out to the store on Friday or Saturday and buy a significant amount of food to have for a 4th of July picnic. Some people start preparing 2-3 days in advance while others go the day of. Either way if your having 20-40 people over for a picnic your going to spend the same money either way at the store. The only difference is the time you spend preparing and cleaning up. We call it the Corky’s challenge cause we actually challenge you to try our services instead of going to the store. Here is a list of the reasons to call Corky’s for this weekend.

#1. You will spend the same if not less money with our catering services than you would at the store. For $4-$8 per person you can have hundreds of options to choose from with Corky’s. Either way your going to spend between $200 and $400 at the store.

#2. We always like to ask, what is your time worth? Time is money and the more time you spend in the store, kitchen, in front of the grill or cleaning up after people the less time you have to enjoy. With our catering services we do everything for you. All our food comes hot and ready to serve with eating utensils, plates, serving trays and heating units. Why spend all the time preparing it yourself if its the same price and better quality, let the experts do it.

#3. For a small additional charge you can have a service person help you with your picnic. The grocery store does not offer this one, but we do. Why spend the day cleaning up tables, breaking down boxes to take to the garbage, going back and forth to the garage to refill the soda and water, or standing in front of a grill for hours in the hot July sun. We challenge you to try to enjoy your day doing all that yourself. The bottom line is you can’t enjoy yourself if you spend you day like that. let us help you make your 4th of July picnic a memorable one.

#4. No driving, no last minute ice runs, liquor runs or food shortages. We can provide you with everything, we offer soda and water to full bar services, where we bring out everything you’ll need from coolers to cups, tables and chairs, linens and floral and so on. Don’t spend your day running back and forth to the store, we bring everything you’ll need for incredible 4th of July Picnic in Chicago.

#5. We offers fun rentals far beyond your regular baby pool in the back yard. The kids love the moon jump, cotton candy, popcorn machines, frozen ice machines, clowns, magicians, ice cream carts and entertainers. The adults tend to enjoy the dunk tank, team games, margarita and frozen drink machines, and our full bar service. We can provide you with hundreds of rental options, just let us know what your looking for.

If this list has not convinced you that our services far outweigh putting together a 4th of July party yourself, we don’t know what will. So give us a call today at 630-396-3030 to make this 4th of July weekend a true blast.

Catering! Catering! Catering!

In the catering world there are some days like these that we try to embrace when the dust settles from all the hard work. We have been working tirelessly at improving every part of our business from simple drop off catering, picnic menus,  breakfast menus, wedding selections and our full service events. We have had the pleasure of working with the University of Chicago at multiple venues that they manage. We are so excited to be doing business with them and we received a wonderful review on both Google and Yelp. Please click on the links to go to the reviews and see yourself.

Google Review – http://maps.google.com/maps?q=corky&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=jNAkTI6xJNCHnQe14LHPBA&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&ved=0CBIQ_AU

Yelp Review – http://www.yelp.com/biz/corkys-catering-addison

Picnics Chicago

We wanted to take a moment to talk some more about Corky’s Picnics in Chicago. Being a Picnic Caterer is difficult, sometimes you have a full kitchen to work with and some times you have nothing but a park bench. That’s what separates our Picnic Catering from the rest. For 32 years we have been providing the most fun, delicious and affordable Chicago Picnics around. We offer so many types of Picnics, its important to distinguish the difference of what your looking for. Some customers look for the catering to be the showcase, highlighting the feeling that your at a real BBQ or a barbecue themed event.  Others take advantage of our rental services and team building games to make it more of an event. What ever the purpose of your party, Corky’s Catering can provide an unforgettable Picnic experience.

We have seen all types of Picnic catering requests, some customers want Pig Roast Catering for Corporate Events and home parties. We’ve even had pig roast catering at weddings. What ever type of Pig Roast Catering your looking for, we have it.  We offer pig roasts as a drop off or on site service. Our drop off pig roast catering comes hot and ready to serve, we prepare everything at our state of the art factory in Addison, IL. If your looking for the Pig Roast show, we also offer on site service where we bring out the whole pig on a spit and carve it right there for all to see. We see a lot of corporate clients choose this option because it fits the budget and is a real experience. If you’ve never had the chance to go to a Pig Roast, go this summer, its fun, delicious and a sight to see.

Birthday Party Catering is another huge segment of our picnics where our BBQ Catering becomes the talk of the party. Summer is a great time to have a birthday in Chicago, the weather is warm, parks and pools are open, flowers are in bloom and Chicagoans take advantage of all the opportunities available. We always take pride in our BBQ Catering, but it surprises us every time that our customers still mix in our famous fried chicken and Italian Beef. For birthday’s we have tons of great options to make your party a hit. We work with the largest entertainment companies in Chicago and can provide you with any type of entertainment or rentals around. If it’s a kids party or a birthday, try a moon bounce, the kids love them and we make it easy to order. If your limited on space, snow cone machines, contton candy and frozen mixed drink blenders are also available for rental. If your having a birthday picnic for adults, we offer team games, corporate Olympics, dunk tanks and full bar service.  The list goes on so call us to find out what other great rentals are available at www.corkyscatering.com.

Chicago Social Cocktail Party at the David Yurman store

We recently had an opportunity to provide the catering for the Chicago Social cocktail party at the David Yurman Store in Chicago on Oak street.  The turn out was fantastic, the store looked beautiful, and the appetizers and drinks were delicious. We love being the caterer for these types of events, its an honor and it allows us to reach out to new customers that might not have had our catering before. Throughout the night we had over one hundred and fifty women at the store. The images should be featured in the upcoming Chicago Social magazine.  Thanks again CS.