Boka Catering Group

What Boka Catering Group does

Boka Catering Group is the dedicated off-premise catering division of Boka Restaurant Group, LLC, a privately-held Chicago-based hospitality company. Founded in 2011, the company provides full-service catering for corporate events (ranging from 50 to 3,000+ guests), weddings, non-profit fundraisers, private in-home dinners, interactive chef events, and curated corporate gift boxes, serving clients throughout the Chicago metropolitan area from its headquarters at 624 W Lake Street.

The company's core product is event-based catering, delivered through a quote-based pricing model that charges per-event service fees combined with food and beverage pricing, customized by guest count, menu selection, service style (buffet, seated dinner, chef stations, reception/canapés), and staffing requirements. Service styles include chef stations featuring dishes from the parent group's restaurant portfolio (Boka Restaurant, Little Goat, Girl & the Goat), brunch and dinner buffets, seated dinners with tasting or family-style options, and reception/canapé selections. Pick-up and drop-off catering is offered through a TripleSeat online booking portal, and a gifting line provides curated boxes for virtual events, employee welcome packages, and holiday gifting.

Boka Catering Group operates with approximately 17 employees and reaches clients through direct sales outreach, its website, social media channels (Instagram, Facebook), and email marketing. Revenue is generated primarily through professional services fees for event execution, supplemented by transactional revenue from gift box sales and pick-up/drop-off orders. The company leverages the brand recognition and culinary reputation of its parent group's Michelin-starred restaurants as its principal competitive differentiator, and offers reduced pricing for non-profit events as part of a community commitment.

Name

Boka Catering Group

Legal name

Boka Restaurant Group, LLC

Website

https://bokacatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boka Catering Group is the off-premise catering division of Boka Restaurant Group, providing full-service catering for corporate events (50-3,000+ guests), weddings, non-profits, private in-home dining, and corporate gifting across the Chicago metropolitan area since 2011.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (722310)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Off-premise catering
• Corporate event catering
• Wedding catering services
• Restaurant-quality catering
• Corporate gift boxes

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Catering: Provides full-service, off-premise catering for corporate events, weddings, non-profit fundraisers, and private in-home gatherings. Revenue is generated through per-event service fees combined with food and beverage pricing. Events range from intimate dinners (30 guests) to large-scale events (3000+ guests).
2. Gift Boxes and Gifting Services: Curated gift boxes and kits for corporate events, virtual events, employee welcome packages, and holiday gifts. These are sold as one-time purchases with customizable contents including food, beverages, and gifts.
3. Pick Up & Drop Off Catering: Menu-based catering with pickup and delivery options, allowing customers to order restaurant-quality food for self-service events or in-home dining experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boka Catering Group provides full-service, off-premise catering for corporate events (50 to 3,000+ guests), weddings, non-profit fundraisers, private in-home gatherings, and interactive chef experiences across the Chicago metropolitan area. The company also sells curated gift boxes and offers pick-up and drop-off catering. Service is backed by the culinary resources of Boka Restaurant Group's portfolio of Chicago restaurants.

Product overview

Boka Catering Group is an upscale catering and events company providing full-service, off-premise catering for corporate events (50-3000+ guests), weddings (30-300 guests), non-profit fundraisers, in-home private dining, interactive chef experiences, and gift box programs. The company operates as part of the Boka Restaurant Group and leverages relationships with Chicago's premiere restaurants including Boka Restaurant, Little Goat, and Girl & the Goat to deliver award-winning cuisine. Service offerings include interactive chef stations, buffet service (brunch and dinner), seated dinner options (tasting menu, plated dinner, family-style), and reception/canapé selections. The company also offers pick-up and drop-off catering services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Catering Full-service off-premise catering for corporate events of 50 to 3,000+ guests, including product launches, tradeshows, seminars, galas, cocktail parties, seated dinners, tailgate menus, and corporate holiday parties.
• Wedding Catering Wedding catering ranging from intimate dinners for 30 guests to 300-person celebrations, including custom menus, rehearsal dinners, bridal celebrations, micro weddings, and day-of execution.
• Non-Profit Catering Catering services for charity galas, auctions, fundraising events, and non-profit organization gatherings, offered at reduced rates to support fundraising goals.
• In-Home Catering Private catering bringing Michelin-starred restaurant-quality dining experiences to clients' homes, including dinners, birthdays, anniversary dinners, baby showers, brunches, cocktail parties, and festive parties.
• Interactive Chef Events Culinary experiences that bring Chicago's premiere restaurants together under one roof, featuring chef action stations with various styles, multi-restaurant tastings, and savory food stations.
• Corporate Gifting Gift boxes and kits filled with food, beverages, and gifts for virtual events, corporate gifting, employee welcome packages, holiday gifts, maternity congratulations, and group gifting, with customizable contents.
• Pick Up & Drop Off Catering

Quantifiable outcome

• Events successfully executed for hundreds of clients since 2011
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Blue Plate Chicago: Long-established Chicago full-service catering and event production company with deep wedding and corporate event capabilities, directly comparable to Boka Catering's core offerings.
• Entertaining Company: Chicago high-end catering and event design firm serving corporate and private clients with custom menus and full-service production — a direct competitor in the premium Chicago catering market.
• Limelight Catering: Chicago premium caterer serving corporate events, weddings, and private parties with custom menus and on-site event production — a comparable mid-to-premium Chicago off-premise catering competitor.
• Paramount Events: Chicago-based full-service catering and event company with a portfolio of event venues and corporate/wedding clients — overlaps substantially with Boka Catering's service model and segments.
• Jewell Events Catering: Chicago-based upscale off-premise caterer focused on weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings — competes directly with Boka Catering for premium Chicago event spend.
• Catering by Michael's: Chicago-based upscale off-premise caterer specializing in corporate, social, and wedding events — directly comparable to Boka Catering in service style and target customer.
• Food for Thought: Chicago-based premium off-premise caterer serving corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings with custom menus — a direct competitor to Boka Catering in the same geography and customer segments.

Regional players

• Cafe Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo: Chicago event venue and catering operation serving weddings and corporate events — comparable in Chicago premium event execution but operates as a venue-anchored caterer rather than pure off-premise; useful reference for Chicago premium event pricing.
• Abigail Kirsch: Premium NYC-based off-premise caterer serving corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings with a reputation for high-end service — comparable business model to Boka Catering but operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Wolfgang Puck Catering: National celebrity-chef-branded off-premise catering company serving corporate events, weddings, and large-scale venues — a broader incumbent demonstrating the national premium-catering model built on a celebrated restaurant brand, similar to Boka Catering's positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bokacatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/bokacateringchicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boka-catering-group

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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