Calihan Catering

You say to-MAY-to, I say to- MAH-to

However you say it, our modern interpretation of a Bloody Mary will blow your mind!

Flavor-Packed Tomato Water with a Celery “Float” Topped with a Horseradish Cracker, Shrimp Timbale, and Micro Celery.

Luxuriously velvety Corn Velouté with Shrimp and Frizzled Leeks❤️

On a day like today, you can’t help but think of Spring! 🌸.

Butter Lettuce, Fiddle Head Ferns, Asparagus, and Grilled Salmon with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette!

The perfect little take-away treat for your guests!
Delicious and delightful Macarons tied up in a pretty little bow!

Pretty as a picture!
Pear and Belgian Endive with Bleu Cheese, Pomegranate Seeds, and Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette.

“Let Them Eat Cake!
Or in this case… Meringue!!

Marie Antoinette-Inspired Pick Up Sweet.

Milk Chocolate Cheesecake Lollipops! They are a classic!
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Seared Scallop Set on Smoked White Bean Hummus with Shaved Fennel and Orange-Vanilla.

Our exclusive venue! Come Check This!

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The perfect little bite.

Thai Basil Summer Roll with Crisp Vegetables and Glass Noodles with a dab of Gluten-Free Hoisin Sauce.

This week Calihan Catering had the honor and privilege to work with and Sommelier to create a one of a kind dining experience for 100 lucky guests at . We are truly inspired by their creativity and dedication to their craft.

Apple Quince Galette with Cinnamon Chantilly Cream, Calvados Caramel Vanilla Sauce and Apple Waffle Chip.

Once again, Chef Pedro utilizes the seasonal flavors and gives us Autumn in one sweet bite after another! Yum!

Ahhh…. The Lobster Roll, served with a buttery glass of cold Chardonnay. Does it get any better?

Although the classic lobster roll is typically served on a New England-style hotdog bun, we take ours to the next level and serve ours on a soft Hawaiian Roll. It’s beyond delicious!

Calihan Catering on TikTok Getting those first courses out of the kitchen… in record time!

Grilled Tenderloin of Beef
Sweet Corn Sformato, Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Cabernet Demi-Glace and Horseradish Gremolata

Chef Payson created this fabulous entree for the Lyric Opera Season Opening Gala last month… making the most of the seasonal ingredients 🌽🍅when they are at their peak!

If Autumn were a dessert, this would be it!

Layers of Chocolate Spice Cake, Milk Chocolate and Pumpkin Cream, Ginger Streusel, Crème Chantilly and Muscovado Sugar Anglaise

Our Amazing Pastry Chef Pedro never disappoints!

While the day may be a bit gloomy, Team Calihan is ready to ✨DAZZLE✨.
Sheridan Shore Yacht Club

Dark chocolate mousse topped off with a fresh raspberry. We had one or two for lunch today, so we can confirm that the guests are going to love these at our wedding tonight!

On rainy days like these, a mini stuffed potato with bacon and creme fraiche is all you need!

A fall night dining alongside the Chicago river and watching a projection on the Lyric Opera House? Now that is an opening night Gala!

In honor of the 2021 James Beard Awards taking place at the Harris Rooftop tonight, here's a throwback to 2019 at the Lyric Opera House! Stay tuned for updates on our story!

Our kitchen is in full prep mode for our busy weekend of events. Lyric Opera House Opening Night Gala tomorrow and the James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday! Couldn't do it without our incredible team!

650 cookies = 24 pounds of butter, 40 pounds of flour, and 2 pounds of eggs. Let's just say the pastry department has been a tad busy for this weekend's Gala!

Rainy days call for tomato soup sips!

Just one of the gorgeous events we had this summer at ! Isn't it stunning?

Cheers to another busy weekend of events!

Deconstructed bagel and lox! Individual portions of house-smoked salmon, accompaniments, and "bread" baskets of bagels. Just missing an ice-cold mimosa and you have the perfect brunch menu!

Long feasting table at ? Yes, please.

Build your own Grilled Chicken Caesar salad station? Wish we were having this for lunch today! 🥗🐔