Catering · Chicago

Mediterranean hospitality,
beautifully served.

From corporate lunches and private dinners to weddings and community celebrations, every menu is thoughtfully crafted with seasonal ingredients, Mediterranean inspiration, and warm hospitality.

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Services

Four ways to gather.

Whether it's a boardroom lunch or a hundred-guest wedding, the ethos is the same , seasonal, plant-forward, and served with genuine care.

Corporate Catering

Elevated lunches, breakfasts, and off-sites for teams that care about how they gather. Seasonal Mediterranean menus, delivered and styled with the same care as a private dinner.

Private Events

Birthdays, anniversaries, brand launches, and salon dinners. Menus written from scratch around your guests, your setting, and the moment you're creating.

Weddings & Celebrations

Long-table suppers, olive-grove receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Slow-cooked seasonal feasts, thoughtfully plated and warmly served from first pour to last course.

Private Chef Services

A dedicated chef in your home for weekly meal plans, intimate dinner parties, or special occasions. Every menu is personalized around your tastes, dietary preferences, and the season's best ingredients.

Sample menus

Written for your season.

A glimpse of how we cook. Every final menu is composed with you–around your guests, your setting, and what the market is offering that week.

Menu I · Cocktails & canapés

The Grove Reception

·Blistered padrón, sea salt, lemon
·Whipped white bean, preserved citrus
·Marinated olives, orange zest, fennel
·Hand-torn focaccia, cold-pressed oil

Menu II · Family-style dinner

Long-Table Supper

·Charred aubergine, walnut, pomegranate
·Saffron citrus grains, herb oil
·Slow-roasted heirloom carrots, tahini
·Olive-oil cake, whipped honey, figs

Menu III · In-home private chef

A Week at Your Table

·Weekly market menu, tailored to your household
·Intimate dinner parties for up to 12
·Pantry stocked, meals plated or packed
·Dietary preferences honored, always

Our Philosophy

"We believe hospitality is more than serving food–it's creating moments where people slow down, gather, and connect."

Every menu reflects our commitment to fresh ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and genuine care.

A gallery of gatherings

From intimate tables to community.

Six covers by candlelight, or twelve hundred plates at a festival–the ethos is the same. Seasonal, plant-forward, and served with care.

Table for 6
Candlelit supper
Private residence

Table for 14
Garden supper club
Courtyard, in town

120 guests
Olive-grove wedding
Countryside estate

80 guests

Brand launch cocktails

Gallery space

300+ neighbours
Long-table community lunch
Neighbourhood park

1,200 plates
Summer food festival
Waterfront square

Kind words

From our tables.

Every plate we serve carries a story. Soon this space will hold the voices of the guests who've gathered around them.

A table still being set

Kitchen Shenanigan began in a shelter kitchen in March 2022, cooking for whoever showed up hungry. The invitation hasn't changed.

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F.L.A.W.S. Craft Lemonade Bar

More than lemonade. A handcrafted beverage experience.

Perfect for corporate events, schools, weddings, private celebrations, and community gatherings. Our interactive Craft Lemonade Bar features handcrafted lemonades, premium ingredients, fresh fruit garnishes, and elegant presentation designed to elevate every occasion.

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Let's set your table.

Share a few details and we'll be in touch within two business days with a proposal tailored to your event.

Email: info@kitchenshenanigan.com
Studio: Chicago, IL · USA
Season: Year-round