Make Memories Not Meals
Make the holidays easier and more affordable this year with having Corky’s Catering take care of your holiday needs. Whether a dinner with friends and family or a company holiday party we can handle it all, so you can focus on making memories and taking one less task off your list of things to do. Focus on the memories not the tasks to make them.
Did You Know We Launched
Corky’s Chicken Shack?
By popular demand, we are now offering our Famous Crispy & Juicy Fried Chicken Restaurant Style!
Available for Pickup & Delivery Monday – Friday 10:30AM – 3:30PM.

Let’s plan your event…

CORPORATE
We are proud to offer a wide range of corporate catering services, from boxed lunches for business meetings to full spreads for themed corporate events.

SOCIAL
With hundreds of catering, rentals and service options, our catering services are perfect for any social gathering or celebration.

WEDDING
We offer complete wedding and catering services including food, event planning, rentals, beverage service, venue selection, floral, photography and musical entertainment.

PICNIC
We offer picnic catering services from small backyard parties to full-scale themed corporate events with onsite grilling.
Chicagoland Catering
Our services include pick up, delivery catering, delivery catering with set-up, delivery catering with service staff, or full scale event management. Our specialties include special event catering for weddings, corporate events, home parties and full event management. We can provide buffet catering for twenty people, an elegant wedding for hundreds, or even a themed event for thousands of guests. Our event coordinators are always prepared to help plan your menu, select rentals, choose décor or suggest a suitable venue for your event.
At Corky’s, we recognize and understand the varied demands from Chicago caterers, which is why we launched our sister company, Cork Catering & Special Events in 2005. Cork Catering is dedicated to finer foods, upscale events and complete event management. These resources allow us to bring your event to a level of sophistication and detail that is truly unmatched. Both Corky’s and Cork Chicago Catering provide the best full-service catering and event planning for the entire Chicagoland area.
Corporate Catering
Corporate Catering
Corporate Breakfast Catering
To kick off your day full of meetings, you need to have a great corporate breakfast from an extensive breakfast catering menu. It’s one thing to plan a day or even week long agenda of meetings, activities, and social events, but it’s another to keep your attendees awake and happy first thing in the morning. At Corky’s Catering we seek to eliminate the hassles of planning a corporate breakfast events by making sure your guests show up on time, eat a well-balanced meal and are completely ready for the day’s events.
Lunch Catering
Lunch catering comes in all shapes and sizes from simple sandwiches and salads to hot buffets and plated meals. Corky’s offers them all for your next company lunch. No matter the event we can help you put together your quarterly meeting or a simple thank you meal. Let us help you plan the perfect catered lunch event.
Box Lunch Catering
Not impressed with your latest boxed lunch? It’s time to consider Corky’s. Food is what we know and friendly, reliable and timely service is what we do. Expanding deep into the Chicagoland, we are known for our professionalism while delivering the best boxed lunches around. Our boxed lunch options are easy to order, taste excellent, are filling, creatively packaged and will leave you coming back for more.
Social Catering
Social Catering
Birthday Catering
Birthday parties and their guests vary in age according to who the birthday is for. It’s unlikely that you’d hire a clown or a magician for a thirty year old’s birthday or that you’d want a big bowl of champagne punch when the guest of honor is turning six. We at Corky’s Catering understand that every birthday party has different needs and we are here to accommodate every variety. We have buffet options for the younger children or a more intimate plated dinner for an adult’s birthday party, with a number of options for entertainment, liquor and venues as well.
Anniversary Catering
Every successful relationship deserves to be celebrated. It could be a particular individual who has worked at your business for many years or simply celebrating many years of a loving relationship to stand the test of time. The celebration is special and important, and creates memories to add to the ones that sparked it. You shouldn’t leave this celebration to just anyone. Corky’s Catering of Chicago will help make your anniversary a party your guests will never forget.
Holiday Parties
Holidays are always special occasions when people get together and warmly celebrate the season of good cheer. New Year’s Eve, Christmas, Hanukkah and Thanksgiving are special times of the year when all of Chicago gets into party mode. By choosing Corky’s Catering you will be able to treat your guests to the very best in holiday food.
Wedding Catering
Wedding Catering
Wedding Catering
If you are seeking the best in Chicago wedding catering, invite Corky’s Catering to provide you with a total package to fit your needs. We offer complete wedding and catering services: including food, event planning, rentals, beverage service, venue selection, floral, photography, musical entertainment and a wealth of other reception services. Corky’s has professional wedding specialists who can suggest, plan and coordinate your event from start to finish.
Bar Packages
Dealing with beverages at an event can be time consuming and is hard to gauge the correct amount. Corky’s provides non-alcoholic and full bar services so there is no need to worry. We offer soda and water, premium and standard liquor packages, seasonal wine selections, champagne toasts, specialty cocktails, craft beers, frozen drink machines and a mixologist. No matter the bar service needed, Corky’s can make sure you’re a guest at you next.
Rehearsal Dinner
A rehearsal dinner is another task to remember when planning your wedding. Sure you can go out to a nice restaurant, but why not have it all taken care of in the comfort of your own space? Rehearsal dinner catering is one of the many services that Corky’s can help you with. Greet your out-of-town guests with great food and drinks without all the hassle. Our goal is to make your rehearsal dinner as stress free as possible. Give us a call and find out how we can help you plan the perfect rehearsal dinner for your guests.
Picnic Catering
Picnic Catering
Drop Off Catering
Corky’s Catering was started in 1978 as an affordable delivery catering solution to the greater Chicago Area. Today we still have that same mission. From our Famous Fried Chicken and Italian beef to our delicious burgers, hot dogs, and brisket, you can’t go wrong.
Pig Roast Catering
Corky’s Catering has the authentic pig roast catering experience you have been looking for. Our services are second to none when it comes to the different types of pig roast requests we cater each year. Pig roast catering works well with corporate events, family reunions, graduations, Hawaiian themed parties, weddings and home parties. These popular events and our amazing pig roast menu are just some of the reasons why customers come back for our pig roast catering year after year.
Company Picnics
Company picnics are a great way to show you care about your employees. Corky’s has been providing company picnics for over 40 years and have served some of the largest companies in the world. Our specialty is on-site, hot off the grill food that will leave your mouth watering for more. We offer everything you’ll need from food and drinks, to rentals and entertainment. Our company picnic catering services has all the components you need for a amazing grill out.
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Are you planning on having something soon? No matter if you’re having an event next week or next year, fill out our easy contact form and we’ll get right back to you in 24 hours.
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Corky’s makes parties memorable! Take a look at our amazing selection of menus to choose from. No matter if you’re planning a company picnic or a simple lunch, we have menus for any occasion.
Cork Catering
Cork Catering & Special Events was founded to provide the next level in catering services and cuisine. From Corporate Catering to Weddings, Cork provides fresh innovative catering that will leave a lasting impression.