CATERING
BRIX CATERING & EVENTS
Brix Catering & Events is a dynamic family owned caterer combining the skills of a classically trained chef and sommelier with event planning expertise to ensure your next event is spectacular from start to finish. Hire Brix for traditional catering, an elegantly-coursed meal, wine pairings, chef demonstrations, or full scale event coordination.
WEBSITE: Brix Catering and Events
CONTACT: Shannon at info@brixcatering.com
ENTERTAINING COMPANY
Living up to their nickname “the Idea caterer,” Entertaining Company creates an entire culinary experience for guests, complete with props and the extraordinary touches that take any celebration to the next level and insightfully create unique event experiences that are distinctly reflective of each client’s personality.
WEBSITE: Entertaining Company
CONTACT: Kenneth Woodman at 312-829-2800 or email kenneth@entertainingcompany.com
THE DINNER BELLE
The Dinner Belle combines classical culinary training with a friendly, personal touch offering everything from a private chef experience to full on event catering. With over a decade of experience creating custom menus to match every need, Jacquelyn brings the philosophy of “food is love” into homes and special occasions, building memories that will last forever.
WEBSITE: The Dinner Belle
CONTACT: Jacquelyn@thedinnerbelle.org
GODDESS AND GROCER
The Goddess and Grocer offers freshly made, beautifully presented catering platters, whether for office breakfasts and lunches, informal parties, family gatherings, or any cause for celebration.
WEBSITE: The Goddess and Grocer
CONTACT: catering@goddessandgrocer.com
THE CHEESE MAVEN
The Cheese Maven Chicago was founded in 2017 by Joanna Benkowski with the mission to make “fancy” cheese accessible to all. Joanna provides unique event catering specializing in custom cheese and charcuterie boards, lavish grazing tables, and private tasting parties and workshops.
WEBSITE: The Cheese Maven
CONTACT: thecheesemavenchicago@gmail.com
THE FAT SHALLOT
The Fat Shallot food truck brings delicious, made-to-order sandwiches and sides to a spot near you. Amazing gourmet sandwiches perfect for your next meeting or casual affair, you can even have their award-winning food truck park in front of the hotel for your event!
WEBSITE: The Fat Shallot
CONTACT: info@thefatshallot.com
THE TAMALE SPACESHIP
Another popular food truck bringing a taste of Mexico to your event! You can rent the truck or have The Tamale Spaceship set up a taco bar in our Library or Roof Deck for an out of this world event!
WEBSITE: The Tamale Spaceship
CONTACT: Manny - thetamalespaceship@gmail.com
DEFLOURED
defloured gluten-free bakery believes that everyone has a right to dessert, whether you have Celiac disease, or for whatever reason you require or desire a gluten-free diet. “Our goal is to make the happiness of a chocolaty brownie and scrumptious chocolate chip cookie available to everyone.”
WEBSITE: Defloured Bakery
CONTACT: Johanna Van Dorf at 773-234-5733 or email info@deflouredbakery.com
VANILLE PATISSERIE
French for vanilla, Vanille (vah-NEE) offers artisanal desserts and pastries, including delicious entremets (mousse cakes), luscious tarts, handmade chocolates and candies, fresh baked croissants and classic French macarons.
WEBSITE: Vanille Patisserie
CONTACT: Sophie Evanoff, 773-868-4574
PHOTOGRAPHERS
AJ Abelman: ajabelman.com
Michelle Lytle Photography: michellelytle.com
Juancho SC Photography: juanchosc.com
Chris Ocken: ockenphotography.co
MAKEUP ARTISTS
PLANNING AND DESIGN
Fun decor, balloons and visuals for your next event!
INVITATIONS, KETUBAH, & CALLIGRAPHY
Octavine Illustration: octavineillustration.wordpress.com
STAFFING & SERVICE
CAROL'S Event Staffing
Complete professional staffing, available for all your event needs such as servers and Basset Certified bartenders and more!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact The Guesthouse Hotel directly at events@theguesthousehotel.com to book your staffing needs.