Jordan's food of Distinction

What Jordan's food of Distinction does

Jordan's Food of Distinction (JFOD) is a family-owned, chef-led custom event catering and event planning company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. The company designs personalized menus and produces full-service food and beverage experiences for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, non-profit functions, and private residence events across the Chicagoland area, including Wicker Park and Highland Park, with capacity ranging from intimate gatherings to 300-person city weddings. Founder and Executive Chef Jordan Spritz, a top graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who trained under Charlie Trotter and Don Yamauchi, leads menu development and direct client consultation, supported by a family-led operating team covering sales, purchasing, planning, and onsite event management.

The core product is custom menu creation paired with on-site culinary execution, anchored by a farm-to-table sourcing approach enabled by wholly owned Copper Feather Farms in Wisconsin. A dedicated sub-brand, Spritzology, extends the offering into liquid catering with full bar packages, beer and wine service, craft cocktail classes (in-person and virtual), and mocktail bars, leveraging partnerships with local distillers, small-batch vineyards, and breweries. The underlying operational technology is intentionally low-tech: a Squarespace website, contact/quote forms, and direct personal consultations drive sales.

JFOD operates a sales-led, relationship-based go-to-market model with custom quote-based pricing per event. Revenue is generated per event across food catering and bar services with no tiered public pricing, no enterprise contracts, and no recurring subscriptions. Customer acquisition relies on referrals from venues, vendors, and prior clients, plus wedding industry directories (The Knot, Wedding Wire) and social media. The company is privately held with no external investors or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Jordan's food of Distinction

Legal name

Jordan's Food of Distinction

Website

https://jfod.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jordan's Food of Distinction is a family-owned, chef-led custom catering and event planning company in Chicago, serving weddings, corporate, social, and private events across Chicagoland with farm-to-table cuisine and in-house bar services via its Spritzology sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Custom event catering
• Farm-to-table catering
• Wedding catering services
• Corporate event catering
• Bar catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and private events. Revenue is generated through customized menu creation, food preparation, and on-site service. Pricing is quote-based based on guest count, menu complexity, and event requirements.
2. Spritzology Bar Services: Liquid catering services including full bar packages, wine and beer service, custom cocktail creation, craft cocktail classes (in-person or virtual), and mocktail bars. Revenue generated through package-based pricing for events of all sizes.
3. Private Dining Experiences: The business originated from Jordan's private dining experience in Wicker Park, which generated high demand leading to the formal catering business. While no longer the primary revenue stream, private dining remains part of the service offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jordan's Food of Distinction provides full-service custom event catering for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and private events throughout the Chicagoland area, featuring farm-to-table ingredients sourced from its family-owned Copper Feather Farms. The company also offers bar and beverage services through its Spritzology sub-brand, including craft cocktail programs, mocktail bars, beer and wine packages, and craft cocktail classes, all delivered as part of customized event proposals.

Product overview

Jordan's Food of Distinction operates as a food-centered event planning and culinary company offering a unified catering and beverage service portfolio. The core offering consists of custom event catering services (JFOD) for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and private occasions, featuring farm-to-table ingredients and menu customization. The company's subsidiary brand, Spritzology, provides liquid catering and bar services including full bar packages, beer and wine service, craft cocktail classes, and mocktail bars. These products work together to provide end-to-end event experiences, with JFOD handling food and Spritzology managing all beverage needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spritzology: Custom liquid catering service specializing in unique bar experiences, craft cocktails, beer and wine packages, and mocktail bars for events including weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations.

Products and services

• Jordan's Food of Distinction (JFOD) Catering Services Full-service custom event catering for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and private events. Each client receives a personalized menu consultation with Chef Jordan, with menus developed to complement the venue, theme, and dietary needs and prepared using farm-to-table ingredients from family-owned Copper Feather Farms.
• Spritzology Liquid Catering Custom liquid catering service that designs one-of-a-kind bars using small-batch wines, local spirits, and artisanal ingredients blended into event-specific beverage profiles. Includes craft cocktail classes (in-person or virtual) and mocktail bars, serving corporate, holiday, non-profit, private residence, social, and wedding events.
• Spritzology Bar Services Bar package services offering Full Bar, Wine and Beer, and Mixers Package with BYOB options, plus custom bar setups, mixers, and professional bar staff. Partners with local distillers, small-batch vineyards, and breweries to deliver comprehensive beverage programs for events of all types.
• Spritzology Craft Cocktail Classes In-person or virtual cocktail making classes for corporate events, private parties, and team-building experiences. Classes feature branded and customized cocktails designed for specific guests and occasions, leveraging Spritzology's local distiller and small-batch vendor network.
• Spritzology Mocktail Bars Non-alcoholic beverage bars featuring chef-inspired mocktails with the same sophistication as cocktail offerings, designed for Mitzvahs, baby showers, family-friendly events, and other occasions where alcohol is not desired.

Quantifiable outcome

• One-of-a-kind event experiences combining innovative food with culture, themes, and environment

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local DistillerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpritzology partners with local distillers to bring one-of-a-kind spirit options to clients. These partnerships enable the creation of unique beverage profiles using local spirits that differentiate Spritzology from big-box bar services.
• Small-Batch VineyardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpritzology partners with small-batch vineyards to source unique wines for events. These partnerships support the custom liquid catering approach focused on quality over mass-market options.
• Local BreweriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpritzology partners with great breweries to offer craft beer options alongside wine and spirits. This enables comprehensive beverage programs for events of all types.
• Event VenuesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious wedding and event venues in Chicagoland recommend JFOD to their clients. The company has experience catering at diverse venues including historic landmarks and private residences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Entertaining Company: Chicago-based caterer specializing in weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings with custom menus. Matches JFOD on event type, custom-menu approach, and Chicagoland service area.
• Limelight Catering: Chicago-based boutique event catering company serving weddings, corporate, and social events with custom menu design. Comparable premium positioning and bespoke service experience to JFOD.
• Beyond Catering: Chicago-based full-service catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Comparable in customer base, service offerings, and Chicagoland geographic focus.
• Catering by Michael's: Established Chicago catering company providing event catering for weddings, corporate functions, and private events. Comparable in customer segments and full-service event execution.
• Blue Plate: Long-standing Chicago event catering company offering full-service catering for weddings, corporate, and social events. Directly comparable in geography, service model, and customer base to JFOD.
• Jewell Events Catering: Chicago catering company specializing in weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings with custom menus. Comparable in product offering and Chicagoland-based competition.
• Food For Thought: Chicago-based custom catering company serving corporate and social events with chef-driven menus. Shares JFOD's emphasis on custom menu development and event-style service.
• Paramount Events: Chicago-based full-service event catering and event production company serving weddings, corporate, and social events. Comparable in scale, full-service offering, and event-driven customer base.
• Elegant Events: Chicago-based event catering company providing custom menus for weddings, corporate, and private events. Comparable in customer segments and bespoke menu model.
• Boka Catering Group: Chicago event catering arm of the Boka restaurant group, offering chef-driven catering for weddings and corporate events. Comparable premium chef-led positioning and Chicagoland footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jordans-food-of-distinction-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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