Preferred Catering

The caterers listed here come highly recommended by Primitive, not only for events here in our building, but anywhere in Chicago. Each has proven their professionalism working with us to make events at Primitive nothing less than exceptional.

J&L Catering | 1229 N. North Branch Street • Chicago • (312) 280-7900

J&L Catering was founded in Chicago's River North neighborhood in 1989. With more than 20 years of food service experience and a life-long passion for great food, owners Ted Grady and Kevin Kelly continue to bring freshness and creativity to Chicago's catering market.

Phil Stefani Signature Events | 1300 W. Hubbard • Chicago • (312) 226-7611

Phil Stefani Signature Events (PSSE) has catered everywhere from the White House to Lollapalooza. They've catered every type of event from social galas for thousands to backyard parties for family gatherings. The dedicated staff at PSSE come with over 25 years of experience and is dedicated to ensuring the client is completely satisfied with each event. Their culinary team has trained under some of the world's best chefs and in some of the world's finest restaurants.

Jewell Events Catering | 424 N. Wood Street • Chicago • (312) 829-3663

Jewell Events Catering provides first class event management services, classic and contemporary cuisine and impeccable service to the social, philanthropic and corporate markets. Their deep knowledge of event logistics is unparalleled. Jewell Events Catering is the caterer of choice for those planning the area's most important events.

Calihan Catering | 833 W. Haines • Chicago • (312) 587-3553

Calihan Catering emphasizes creative gourmet cuisine, impeccable service and innovative event concepts that set the mood and spirit for memorable events. For over 20 years clients of Calihan Catering have come to rely on their gourmet culinary expertise for intimate dinners, personalized weddings, corporate events and social fundraisers.

Entertaining Company | 1621 W. Walnut Street • Chicago • (312) 829-2800

Entertaining Company events are a marriage of old world enchantment and new world sophistication. They strike a unique chord in the marketplace by creating extraordinary menus that are complimented with highly designed settings, creating a full-sensory event experience that transports guests to a bold world of celebration.

Finesse Cuisine | 1332 N. Halsted Street, Suite 305 • Chicago • (312) 280-9999

Finesse Cuisine blends exceptional client insight and extensive industry experience to give each and every client only the best. Regardless of size or style of event, Finesse Cuisine's commitment to aesthetic excellence is orchestrated in every detail to enhance the total experience.

Food for Thought | 435 N. Michigan • Suite 2021 • Chicago • (312) 222-3022

For over 25 years, Food For Thought has been driven by two principles: delicious food and gracious hospitality. Their Catering division is renowned for creating truly special events. The FFT Hospitality Group provides café, contract dining and conference catering services for thousands of customers daily.

Blue Plate | 1061 W. Van Buren • Chicago • (312) 421-6666

Blue Plate provide boutique-style catering services to corporate, nonprofit, social and cultural institutions. Blue Plate has earned national recognition for their standards of service, creativity and exemplary cuisine, and they take pride in being one of the top hospitality companies in Chicago.