Thoughtful Hospitality and Gourmet Catering

On Occasion Catering & Events featured in Daily Herald article "Local caterer's creations a hit with White Sox fans".

Your unique catering needs are the focus for On Occasion Catering & Events. Catering special events calls for attentive service, a gourmet's touch, and food made from scratch using the finest ingredients available. With On Occasion, you have a trusted gourmet caterer creating a menu specifically for your guests. Our seasonal menus provide a wide variety for your custom catered event. Our tastefully done lunches are perfect for a corporate event. Our fully equipped commercial kitchen is used to host cooking demonstrations and party planning seminars. Our space can also be rented by qualified professionals to complete their culinary projects.

Thoughful Hospitality

On Occasion Catering and Events begins the creative process by developing a clear understanding of your vision for your event. We help cultivate a creative vision by identifying key décor elements and taste preferences of your guests. From this vision, we create an organized collection of options that work together to accomplish your hospitality goals given your unique circumstances.  To make a truly memorable event, the smallest details must be given careful consideration.  We make these choices easy for you, alleiviating the stress that typically comes from hosting an event.

A Gourmet's Touch

We satisfy the demands of your discerning audience by crafting a menu that completes your vision, excites your guests, and works within your budget.  All of our menu choices are expertly prepared from scratch using seasonal produce, farm-raised proteins, and the finest ingredients available.  Our attentive staff anticipates the needs of your guests, cares for the important details of the event, and delivers a passionate, thoughtful hospitality experience.  We love what we do, and we are glad it shows!

Do it Yourselfers

If you are interested in cooking lessons, learning the secrets of party planning, or like to attend cooking demostrations, we frequently host community events.

For qualified culinary professionals, we rent our kitchen out. Our kitchen is fully equipped, certified, and ready for you to use.