Relish Catering Kitchen

What Relish Catering Kitchen does

Relish Catering Kitchen is a privately held, founder-owned catering company based in Schaumburg, Illinois, founded on May 31, 2013 by John Eggert. The company delivers made-from-scratch catering across the greater Chicagoland area — specifically the northern and western suburbs — for events ranging from 10 to 1,000 guests. Its core product offering is organized into four lines: (1) wedding catering with a dedicated Wedding Coordinator and bar/beverage packages; (2) corporate catering for office lunches, meetings, and client events; (3) social/private event catering for birthdays, graduations, religious events, and seasonal celebrations; and (4) venue-based catering as the exclusive caterer at Independence Grove, a 129-acre Lake County Forest Preserve property in Libertyville, IL. Recurring seasonal menus (Valentine's Day, Super Bowl, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Oktoberfest, Graduation, etc.) supplement the standard menu. Distribution operates through phone, email, and an online ordering portal, with free setup on all deliveries within a 45-minute drive radius. The company maintains preferred-vendor relationships with at least eight Chicagoland wedding venues and has built city-specific SEO landing pages to drive local acquisition.

Name

Relish Catering Kitchen

Legal name

Relish Catering Kitchen

Website

https://relishcateringkitchen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH), Corporate Catering & Refreshment Services (HSACADAD), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Catering services
• Event catering
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• From-scratch food

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Catering Services: One-time transaction-based catering services for events including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties. Revenue generated through food sales, delivery fees, and setup services. Minimum order of $350 required for deliveries. Credit card or deposit required at time of ordering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Relish Catering Kitchen provides made-from-scratch catering services for private parties, weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations across the greater Chicagoland area. The company prepares all menu items in-house, including Italian sausage, beef, gravies, sauces, and dressings, and delivers with free setup. It is also the exclusive caterer at Independence Grove venue in Libertyville, Illinois.

Product overview

Relish Catering Kitchen is a full-service catering company operating from Schaumburg, Illinois, serving the greater Chicagoland area. It is not a SaaS or technology platform — its product portfolio consists entirely of food service offerings. The core offerings are organized around two principal categories: (1) Event Catering — covering weddings (with dedicated Wedding Coordinator and bar services), corporate events, and social/private celebrations (graduations, birthdays, BBQs, religious events, etc.), all featuring made-from-scratch cooking with a menu that includes Parmesan Panko-Crusted Chicken, housemade Italian sausage, beef, gravies, sauces, and salad dressings; and (2) Venue Partnership — specifically as the exclusive caterer at Independence Grove (a 129-acre Lake County Forest Preserve venue). Seasonal and holiday limited-time menus (Valentine's Day, Super Bowl, Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Oktoberfest, Graduation) supplement the regular catering menu as add-on offerings. Additional add-on services include Bar Services (beverage packages for events) and Gift Cards sold via Square. All offerings are ordered through phone, email, or the online menu page — no API or self-service platform is provided.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catering Menu (Regular) Standard recurring catering menu featuring made-from-scratch dishes such as Parmesan Panko-Crusted Chicken, housemade Italian sausage, beef, gravies, sauces, and salad dressings. Available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks with buffet and à la carte options.
• Wedding Catering Full-service wedding catering including a dedicated Wedding Coordinator, customized proposals, and bar services, executed at partnered venues or client-chosen locations.
• Corporate Catering On-site catering for corporate events including office lunches, breakfast meetings, box lunches, client presentations, appreciation meals, and holiday parties, with free setup included on all deliveries.
• Social & Private Event Catering Catering for private parties, graduations, birthdays, BBQs, communions, baptisms, bar and bat mitzvahs, quinceañeras, celebrations of life, and family reunions. Events can range from 10 to 1,000 guests with buffet and à la carte options.
• Seasonal Catering Specials Limited-time menus tied to holidays and seasons, including St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, Super Bowl, New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Oktoberfest, and Graduation, with full buffets and à la carte options.
• Bar Services Beverage and bar package services offered alongside wedding and event catering, including customizable bar packages for weddings and private events.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards available for purchase online via Square, redeemable toward any catering order at Relish Catering Kitchen.
• Independence Grove Venue Catering Exclusive on-site catering at Independence Grove, a 129-acre Lake County Forest Preserve venue in Libertyville, Illinois, servicing Audubon Hall, North Bay Pavilion, and Native Garden ceremony space with free setup included.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Barrington's White HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedding venue partner. Relish is recommended by Barrington's White House for wedding catering services. Company has established working relationship with venue staff.
• Blumen GardenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedding venue partner. Blumen Gardens features Relish Catering as preferred vendor for wedding events at this venue.
• The Brix on the FoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedding venue partner listed on Relish website. Venue located on the Fox River offering event space.
• Cedar Fox Weddings & EventsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedding venue partner. Specializes in rustic and outdoor wedding events.
• Hoosier Grove BarncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHighly recommended venue partner. Multiple wedding testimonials reference being referred by Hoosier Grove Barn. Venue is familiar with Relish's food quality and reasonable pricing.
• Independence Grove (Lake County Forest Preserve)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive caterer at Independence Grove, a 129-acre lake venue in Libertyville, IL. This is a flagship partnership providing multiple event venues including Audubon Hall (300 standing/275 seated), North Bay Pavilion (500 guests), and Native Garden ceremony space (250 guests). Company handles all catering for events at this venue.
• Lake Ellyn BoathouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedding venue partner. Park district venue offering lakefront event space in Glen Ellyn.
• Lincoln FarmsteadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedding venue partner. Historic farm venue offering rustic event space.
• Relish Clubhouse at The HillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany-owned or affiliated venue. The Relish Clubhouse at The Hills provides another event location option for clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jewell Events Catering: Chicago wedding and event caterer focused on full-service off-premise catering with custom menus, bar service, and venue partnerships that overlap directly with Relish's wedding and private-event segments.
• Paramount Events: Chicago-based full-service off-premise catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties with a similar transaction-based model and venue partnerships across the Chicagoland area.
• Beyond Events (formerly Blue Plate): Long-established Chicago full-service caterer operating across weddings, corporate, and social events with similar event-driven catering model, venue partnerships, and Chef-driven positioning.
• D'Amico Catering & Events: Upscale Chicago catering and event company offering full-service off-premise catering for weddings and corporate events with comparable customization, bar service, and chef-led positioning.
• Food Evolution: Chicago-based full-service catering company serving corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings with comparable service categories, custom menus, and dedicated event coordination.
• Inspired Catering & Events: Chicago-area full-service caterer serving weddings, corporate functions, and private parties with a comparable mix of venue partnerships, customized menus, and event-staffing services.

Broad incumbents

• Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises: Large Chicago-based restaurant and hospitality group with a catering and events division; broader portfolio of restaurants and venues but directly competes for the same wedding, corporate, and social-event catering contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RelishCateringKitchen
• Instagraminstagram.com/relishcateringkitchen
• Xx.com/relishcateringk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/relish-catering-kitchen

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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