Paramount Events

What Paramount Events does

Paramount Events is a privately held, woman-owned, green-certified catering company founded in 2011 by Jodi Fyfe and headquartered at 2752 W. Roscoe St in Chicago, Illinois. The company operates a chef-driven culinary program built on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, supported by an on-site kitchen and an on-site greenhouse that produces 80+ varieties of herbs, greens, and edible flowers year-round. Sustainability is operationally embedded through partnerships with WasteNot Compost (organic waste collection) and Copia (surplus food donation), reinforced by Green Restaurant Association, WBE, and We Compost certifications.

The company sells through three distinct service tiers: drop-off catering (online ordering, freshly prepared menu items delivered with setup), hybrid catering (drop-off logistics plus on-site staffing and bar service), and full-service catering (end-to-end event execution including menu design, professional staffing, bar service, and breakdown). An in-house staffing company provides consistent server, bartender, and event-coordinator labor. Distribution is multi-channel: direct enterprise field sales via website inquiry, a self-serve online ordering platform for drop-off, and a network of 100+ Chicago venue partnerships in which Paramount serves as a designated or preferred caterer. The company also operates its own private event space, The Lobby @ Paramount Events.

Revenue mechanics are project-based with per-event quotes for full-service and hybrid (priced on guest count, menu, staffing, and venue logistics) and unit pricing for drop-off, complemented by recurring corporate accounts that generate subscription-like repeat revenue. The customer base spans corporate events, weddings and private celebrations (primary segments), and nonprofit/cultural institutions, with marquee engagements including the James Beard Foundation Awards (2024, 2026), DNC Welcome Events (August 2024), the Obama Presidential Center (vendor selection 2025), NeoCon and Design Days 2026, Chicago Gourmet 2025, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball 2024. The company claims nationwide delivery capability but is operationally concentrated in the Chicago market. No external funding has been raised; the business is bootstrapped and founder-owned.

Name

Paramount Events

Legal name

Paramount Events

Website

https://paramounteventschicago.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Paramount Events is a privately held, woman-owned Chicago-based catering company offering drop-off, hybrid, and full-service event catering with chef-driven seasonal cuisine, an on-site greenhouse, in-house staffing, and sustainability infrastructure, serving corporate, wedding, and nonprofit clients across 100+ Chicago venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Catering, Staffing & Guest Services (F&B, Security, Ushers) (MPAGAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Premise / Mobile Event Catering (THAHAKAD), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Awards Ceremonies & Recognition Events (MPAGAHAF), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering chicago
• Corporate catering services
• Drop-off catering
• Full-service event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Catering: Paramount Events provides comprehensive, high-touch catering services including custom menu design, staffing (servers, bartenders, event staff), bar service, and full event execution from setup through breakdown. This is a project-based, per-event revenue stream where pricing varies by guest count, menu selection, service level, and venue logistics.
2. Hybrid Catering: A mid-tier service combining drop-off logistics with on-site staffing support (setup assistance, bartenders, event staff). Flexible and scalable, positioned between full-service and drop-off. Revenue is event-based with per-service pricing.
3. Drop-Off Catering (Online Ordering): Freshly prepared menu items are ordered online and delivered with seamless setup logistics. Clients use a self-serve digital ordering platform. This stream supports both one-off orders and recurring corporate catering clients. Individual order-based pricing with no long-term commitment required.
4. Corporate Recurring Accounts: Paramount Events serves as an ongoing catering partner for corporate clients, providing recurring orders for meetings, events, and workplace dining programs. This generates repeat, predictable revenue from enterprise and mid-market clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paramount Events is a Chicago-based full-service catering company that delivers chef-crafted, seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine for corporate events, weddings, social celebrations, and nonprofit fundraisers. The company offers three core service styles — Drop-Off (delivery and setup), Hybrid (drop-off plus on-site staffing), and Full-Service (comprehensive event execution with professionally trained staff from setup through breakdown) — supported by an on-site greenhouse, an in-house staffing company, and an operated private venue (The Lobby @ Paramount Events).

Product overview

Paramount Events operates as a catering company offering three distinct service styles: Drop-Off Catering (convenient delivery and setup), Hybrid Catering (drop-off combined with on-site staffing support), and Full-Service Catering (comprehensive event execution). The company specializes in event-specific catering including corporate events, weddings, celebrations, and nonprofit events. They also operate their own private venue called The Lobby @ Paramount Events, and provide an online ordering system for drop-off orders. All catering features chef-crafted, seasonal, locally-sourced cuisine with ingredients sourced from local farms, purveyors, and their on-site greenhouse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drop-Off Catering

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero-waste and sustainability outcomes: composting, food donation, and CO2 emissions savings tracked and reported publicly on the company website, building credibility with ESG-focused corporate and nonprofit clients.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BLOOM (Venue Partner)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2025BLOOM, a modern botanical-inspired event venue in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood, was announced as Paramount Events' newest venue partner in April 2025. Paramount provides exclusive catering services for events held at BLOOM, which features a bright, airy design suited for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.
• Obama Presidential CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2025Paramount Events was selected as an official food and beverage vendor for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, Chicago. As one of Chicago's most significant new landmarks, this prestigious venue selection provides Paramount with substantial brand visibility and positions the company as a preferred caterer for events held at the center.
• Democratic National Committee (DNC) Welcome EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Paramount Events led food operations for the Democratic National Convention's Welcome Events at Navy Pier's Aon Ballroom in August 2024. The company partnered with other top Chicago chefs to deliver diverse culinary offerings for this marquee national political gathering, demonstrating capability to execute large-scale, high-profile events.
• James Beard FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Paramount Events served as catering partner for the James Beard Foundation Awards — one of the most prestigious culinary awards programs in the United States — in both 2024 and 2026. This high-visibility engagement positions Paramount Events as a nationally recognized leader in event catering and culinary excellence.
• WasteNot CompostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParamount Events partners with WasteNot Compost to collect and process organic waste and food scraps generated during event food preparation and post-event cleanup. The compost produced through this program returns to nourish soil used to grow new ingredients, creating a circular sustainability system. This partnership is central to Paramount's zero-waste sustainability commitment.
• Copia (Food Recovery)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParamount Events partners with Copia, a technology-based food recovery service, to coordinate the pickup and donation of surplus prepared food after events. Copia manages logistics, legal protections, and connects food to a network of nonprofit organizations serving individuals and families in need. This partnership reduces food waste and supports community impact goals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Catering by Michaels: Long-established Chicago-based full-service caterer serving corporate, wedding, and social events with comparable service tiers and venue partnerships. Most direct head-to-head competitor in the Chicago market.
• Blue Plate Chicago: Chicago full-service event caterer with a similar corporate/wedding mix and venue-driven distribution model. Competes directly for the same Chicago event budget.
• Food For Thought: Chicago-based caterer with comparable full-service, drop-off, and corporate catering offerings, including a similar sustainability and chef-driven positioning. Direct peer in the same segment.
• Savor... Chicago: Chicago event caterer with comparable full-service corporate, wedding, and nonprofit gala offerings. Direct peer competing for the same high-end Chicago event clients.
• Entertaining Company: Chicago caterer with full-service, drop-off, and corporate catering offerings. Comparable service tiers and target customer base (corporate, weddings, social events).
• Limelight Catering: Chicago-area event caterer serving corporate, wedding, and social events with comparable chef-driven cuisine and venue partnerships. Direct competitor in the regional full-service market.
• Feast & Imbibe: Chicago-based event caterer offering full-service corporate, wedding, and social event catering with comparable chef-driven menus and venue coordination. Direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• ezCater: National corporate catering marketplace that connects offices with local caterers, including for drop-off and recurring workplace dining. A broader incumbent that sits in Paramount's drop-off and recurring-corporate-account swim lanes at national scale.

Emerging players

• Cater2.me: Tech-enabled corporate catering platform focused on workplace meals and recurring accounts. Emerging player with partial overlap in Paramount's recurring corporate accounts and drop-off segments.

Regional players

• Thomas Caterers: Indianapolis-based regional full-service caterer with comparable corporate, wedding, and nonprofit offerings. Comparable operating model but geographically distinct from Paramount's Chicago footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/paramounteventschicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paramount-events
• Instagraminstagram.com/paramountevents
• Pinterestpinterest.com/paramountevents
• Xx.com/paramountchi

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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