The Hearty Boys

Chicago Caterers, Restaurateurs, TV Hosts, Cookbook Authors, Nate's Dads (not necessarily in that order)

09/17/2024

Creating the perfect cocktail hour? 🍸✨ Let your hors d'oeuvres set the tone! Whether you're craving savory classics or unique bites, the key is variety. A balance of flavors, textures, and dietary options ensures something for everyone! ⁠

📸 ⁠

Photos from Emma Mullins Photography's post 09/10/2024
09/09/2024

Ready for the party to begin! 🥳 The room is set, and our Deconstructed Caesar is waiting to impress.

Deconstructed Caesar - grilled romaine heart, charred grape tomato, parmesan crostini, shaved parmesan, house caesar dressing

📸

Photos from The Hearty Boys's post 09/04/2024

🌟 Shining the Spotlight on Roberto! 🌟

Meet Roberto, one of the incredible team members who brings warmth, connection, and a little salsa to every event he works! 💃🍷 We love when our team members leave a lasting impression, and Roberto certainly did just that at this beautiful wedding!

We're so grateful to hear from our wonderful couples, like this one, who shared how Roberto went above and beyond to create unforgettable moments at their wedding.

Whether it’s dancing the night away, making sure your glass is never empty or connecting with guests - Roberto’s energy and genuine care make every celebration special. 🎉❤️

Swipe through to see him in action! 👉

09/04/2024

That bridal party kind of glow. ☀️

Daniela Buvat Photography (https://www.danielabuvat.com)
Videographer: White Light Creative (https://www.whitelightchi.com)
Planner: Olive Fine Weddings & Events
Catering: The Hearty Boys
Floral: Studio Poppy
Entertainment: DJ Bryen Hall

08/30/2024

Sweet little treats, big on flavor! 🥧✨Our mini mason jar pies are a hit at every wedding. Perfectly portioned and packed with flavor, they’re a sweet addition to your special day.

📸

08/27/2024

It's all about glow… no artificial lighting required!

Photographer: Daniela Buvat Photography (https://www.danielabuvat.com)
Videographer: White Light Creative (https://www.whitelightchi.com)
Planner: Olive Fine Weddings & Events
Catering: The Hearty Boys
Floral: Studio Poppy
Entertainment: DJ Bryen Hall

08/21/2024

Our Deconstructed Caesar is one of our favorite salads to start the meal. It looks stunning plated and tastes even better. ⁠

Deconstructed Caesar - grilled romaine heart, charred grape tomato, parmesan crostini, shaved parmesan, house caesar dressing⁠

📸 ⁠

Photos from The Hearty Boys's post 08/19/2024

A few details from Sam and Sam's beautiful day! We haven't stopped thinking about this stunning veil. ❤️⁠

📸 ⁠

08/16/2024

Sweet endings to your special day! 🍮 Our individual Sticky Toffee Pudding, a classic English dessert with a rich date base and decadent hard sauce, is the perfect way to celebrate love. 💕⁠

📸 ⁠

08/09/2024

Indulging in the ultimate bite-sized luxury – these mini lobster rolls will sweep you off your feet! 🦞✨

Mini Lobster Roll - claw meat, celery, onion, mayonnaise, New England bun

📸 .rempel ⁠

Venue: The Arbory⁠
Planner: Lionhearted Events⁠
Florist: Stems Chicago⁠

08/07/2024

This couple's buffet stations served up a scrumptious feast that kept the guests grinning from ear to ear all night long! ⁠

Including: ⁠
Garlic Shallot Grilled Beef Sirloin⁠
Campanelle al Pesto⁠
Coq au Vin⁠
Grilled Asparagus & Carrots⁠
Butternut Squash Ravioli⁠

📸 ⁠

08/05/2024

Salads plated to perfection and ready to kick off dinner!

Kale Salad - roasted onion, house smoked bacon, shaved radish, candied pecan, honey clove vinaigrette

📸
🍷
🏡 .arbory
🍰 .cake.go
📋 , Kirsten Westerlund
💐
💁‍♀️💄
🚌
🎶
👰🏼
🤵🏼

07/31/2024

It's raining champagne for this beautiful couple!

07/15/2024

Our passed hors d'oeuvres are guaranteed to leave your guests craving for more!⁠

📸 ⁠

07/13/2024

Plated perfection! From appetizers to desserts, every bite will leave your guests craving for more. 🍽️✨⁠

Photo ⁠
Planning ⁠
Venue .arbory⁠
Catering ⁠
Florals ⁠
DJ ⁠

07/12/2024

🥧 Dig into the tastiest treats for your special day! Our mini mason jar pies are the perfect sweet ending to a perfect wedding celebration. ⁠

📸 ⁠

07/08/2024

Crafting the menu for your perfect day is what we do best! 👏

📸 Expedition Joy Photography

07/03/2024

A table of sweets that will have your guests coming back for more! ⁠

Hearty Boys Brownies and Bars - underbaked truffle brownies, double turtle brownies, blondies, raspberry bars, lemon bars⁠

📸 ⁠

06/27/2024

Love at first sight!

We never take for granted how special it is that couples choose us to be part of their big moments!

📸

06/24/2024

Our buffet stations were like culinary wonderlands, keeping our guests smiling from ear to ear all through the night. ⁠

On the Menu: ⁠
Garlic Shallot Grilled Beef Sirloin⁠
Campanelle al Pesto⁠
Coq au Vin⁠
Grilled Asparagus & Carrots⁠
Butternut Squash Ravioli⁠

📸 Lucy B Photography⁠

06/23/2024

Time to treat yourself to the most delicious delight! Nothing beats finishing off a scrumptious meal with a heavenly cannoli. ⁠

📸 ⁠

06/17/2024

Never turn down a Mini Mason Jar Pie! ⁠

📸 ⁠

06/15/2024

You can never go wrong with the classics! ⁠

📸⁠

06/07/2024

Cocktail hour just got tastier! ⁠

HANGING PRETZEL STATION - soft pretzels served with honey mustard, spicy brown mustard, Beer cheese sauce.⁠

📷 ⁠

06/04/2024

Wedding cupcakes! Don't limit your guests to only one flavor of cake, cupcakes are a great way to offer a little taste of all of your favorites. ⁠

📸 ⁠

06/03/2024

We love working with couples who like to party as much as we do! ⁠

📸 ⁠

05/28/2024

Plated to perfection! ⁠

Quinoa Avocado Salad with 7 Minute Panko Crusted Egg⁠

05/20/2024

From tasting, to kitchen to reception, our team is dedicated ⁠to ensuring seamless service! ⁠

📸 ⁠

05/16/2024

We take dietary restrictions seriously! Our team are experts at taking all your dietary needs into consideration and delivering drool-worthy treats that everyone can enjoy! ⁠

📸 E Mullins Photogram⁠

Want your business to be the top-listed Food & Beverage Service in Chicago?
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

About Us

The Hearty Boys Caterers is one of Chicago’s best known and most sought after catering companies. Chefs Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh bring their prowess to Chicago events in the same way that they brought to Food Network and their two cookbooks. Along with the team, Dan and Steve have been delighting Chicagoans with a full range of services for nearly twenty years. Our secret is no secret…we just love a party. We love it all, intimate dinner parties, noisy crowded cocktail parties, big splashy galas with draping and lighting effects, office parties that manage to bring everyone together, hip weddings that seem uniquely Chicago. You should hire a caterer that feels the same way about your party as you do, someone who is really involved with their food, someone who is able to listen to your vision and talented enough to make that vision a reality, someone who always remembers that above all else, a party is about food and fun. And that’s The Hearty Boys focus…we’ve assembled some of Chicago’s finest talent to offer you vibrant cuisine and fresh ideas…all prepared by and served by people you’ll like.

Videos (show all)

Just married 💕Thank you Tim & Jenn for allowing us to be part of your beautiful day! 📸 @weddingpoppins #HeartyBoys
A timeless love story! 💕📸 Megan Gulotta Photo
A few of our favorite passed hors d'oeuvres: Mini Lobster RollsBacon Wrapped DatesBarbacoa Empanaditas 📸 Ian Rempel Venu...
A Garden Party to remember!Photographer: Maggie Russo Photo Venue: Glessner HouseWedding Planner: Big City Bride  Décor:...
Buffet stations that kept the guests smiling all night long! Garlic Shallot Grilled Beef SirloinCampanelle al PestoCoq a...
A love story for the ages! beautifully captured by Emma Petersen Photography. Vendors: Venue: The JoineryPlanner: Cygnet...
Elle & Nathan's Wedding’s wedding day was full of love! The couple had a harpist, tarot reader and a succulent making st...
Creating moments that will last a lifetime! ❤️Take a look behind the curtain and see how we make wedding magic happen! W...
Which one are you grabbing first?!🥪S'mores 🍫Mushroom Zucchini Chèvre 🍄Roast Beef Cheddar Onion 🧅 #HeartyBoys
What’s for lunch today? 🍽️😋#HeartyBoys
Danielle and Jonathan made sure they got to enjoy their food along with their guests! 🍽️😋We love making a sampler platte...

Category

Address


3525 W Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60651

Other Caterers in Chicago (show all)
Calihan Catering Calihan Catering
833 W Haines Street
Chicago, 60642

Follow us on Instagram to see what goes on in the kitchen: instagram.com/calihan_catering/

Tri Star Catering Tri Star Catering
1629 W Grand Avenue
Chicago, 60622

Professional Catering company with over 25 years of experience.

TwistedFood.Com TwistedFood.Com
805 1/2 Front Street
Chicago, 29440

The most creative menu and concepts brought to you! All menu's are custom created to your specific event.Check out our blog, www.twistedfood.com/blog

Jordan's Food of Distinction [JFOD] Jordan's Food of Distinction [JFOD]
1551 W Thomas Street
Chicago, 60642

Take Out, Menu Development & Culinary Styling • Superior Staffing & Service • Venue Selection • Stationary, Linens, Florals & Thematic Environments www.jfod.com Some of our clien...

FIG Catering FIG Catering
Chicago, 60608

FIG stands For Intimate Gatherings. We offer event catering services for groups from 2- 200+, providing amazing food and impeccable service in your home, office, or at a great Chic...

Entertaining Company Entertaining Company
1640 W Walnut Street
Chicago, 60612

Chicago's "Idea" Caterer Food + Styling + Concept

Lenore's Kitchen Catering Lenore's Kitchen Catering
2449 W. 79th Street
Chicago, 60652

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra!” We are the catering and event service that will go the extra mile for you.

Maison Cuisine Maison Cuisine
135 N Kedzie
Chicago, 60612

Maison Cuisine

Unforgettable Edibles Catering Unforgettable Edibles Catering
7280 W Devon Avenue
Chicago, 60631

Chicagoland's premier caterer for over 30 years. With an excellent menu and superior staff, we will be sure to make all your events unforgettable.

5918 Catering & Events 5918 Catering & Events
Southside
Chicago, 60628

Food for your soul...."Just like Grandma's"

Its All Good Yall Its All Good Yall
100 Community Drive
Chicago

Dope Drip Cafe Dope Drip Cafe
135 N Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, 60612

Chicago Latin inspired Puerto Rican Catering