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Chicago’s Most Elegant Catering Solutions

What We Offer

Here at Ambrosia Foods, our goal is to redefine the experience of workplace dining through upscale corporate catering. Our team has over 10 years of experience cooking in rigorous Michelin-starred kitchens in Chicago, as well as in gastronomic capitals such as Los Angeles and Paris. We weave this experience into our cooking at Ambrosia, resulting in delicious and deeply satisfying food that your workforce will look forward to every day. Our full-service catering in Chicago, IL is the perfect solution for any event or corporate gathering. From corporate event catering to large private parties, our top-notch service and locally-sourced food are sure to delight guests. Elevate your catering needs with Ambrosia Foods.

Jason Melamed Chef at Ambrosia Foods

Hearty Breakfast

Smoked Gouda & White Cheddar Grits

House-Made Lox & Bagels

Assorted Hand-Rolled Breakfast Burritos

Buttermilk Pancakes & Belgian Waffles

Eggs, Bacon, & Home Fries

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles

Fresh-Baked Buttermilk Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

French Toast Bar

Lighter Options

Freshly-Baked Pastries

Amazing fresh pastries from our Coffeeshop & Bakery, Allez Café.

Assorted Seasonal Frittatas

“Buddah Bowl” Bar

Steel-Cut Oats Bar

Chia Pudding Bar

House-Made Greek Yogurt Bar

House-Made Granola Bar

Superfood Breakfast Bars

Each Breakfast Selection is Served in Family-Style “Bar” Format
All Selections Served w/ Freshly-Sliced Seasonal Fruit

Crispy Bites

Crispy Pork Shoulder Crepes

Pomegranate Mostarda / Basil & Mint

Butternut Squash Fritters

Garlic-Peanut Crumble / Roasted Squash Crema

Chicken Pot Pie Lumpia

“Sweet Chili” Carrot Sauce

Mushroom and Potato Lumpia

Garlic Chili Sauce

Smashed Carrots

Makrut Lime Curry Butter / Ginger-Scallion Vinaigrette

Nashville Hot Steak Fries

BBQ Ranch / House Spicy Ketchup

Shrimp and Corn Beignets

Charred Onion Aioli

Crispy Shrimp Fritters

House-Made Carolina BBQ

Truffle Arancini

Smoked Gouda / Basil Aioli / Chives
Tartlets

“Tar Tar Tart”

Slagel Farms Sirloin / Smoked Onion Mayo / Rye Cracker / Toasted Genmai / Cured Egg Yolk

Braised Short Rib

Fried Shallots / Bone Marrow Aioli

Caramelized Onion

Brie / Apple

Butternut Squash and Feta

Hazelnut / Thyme

Roasted Parsnip

Mushroom Duxelles / Pesto

Prosciutto & Pear

Balsamic Glaze / Walnut Crumble
Skewers

Grilled Halloumi Cheese

Pomegranate / Honey / Pistachio

Crispy Maitake Mushroom

Miso Glaze / Sesame / Gochugaru Chili

Grilled Lamb

Curry Aioli / Pomegranate / Scallion & Mint / Grilled Lemon

Buttermilk Fried Popcorn Chicken

Buffalo Sauce / House B&B Pickles

Crispy Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

Hoisin-Soy Glaze / Sesame / Scallion

Lamb “Kofta” Meatballs

Whipped Cumin Yogurt / Mint / Chives
Meat & Poultry

Grilled Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs

Southern “Chow Chow” Relish

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs

Chipotle Aioli / Honey Dijonnaise / Maple Truffle Aioli

Grilled Chicken Breast

Salsa Macha / Charred Corn / Avocado Crema

Crispy Turkey Meatballs

Classic White Pepper Gravy / Chives

Mushroom-Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms / Creamy Tarragon Pan Sauce

Cornflake-Crusted Pork Chop

Apple Cider Butter Sauce / Sauteéd Apple Chutney / Pickled Onion

Braised Lamb Shoulder

Mint Vinegar / Harissa Hummus / Fresh Herbs

Grilled Lamb Merguez Sausage

Golden Raisin Crema / Pomegranate / Mint / Puffed Wild Rice

Charred Bulgogi Skirt Steak

Scallion / Shio Koji / Bone Marrow

Crispy Guajillo-Braised Short Rib

Mango-Habañero Relish / Avocado Crema
Sandwiches

Served w/ House BBQ Chips, Onion Rings, or Salt n’ Pepper Waffle Fries

Crispy Meatball

Hoagie Roll / Provolone / Broccoli Rabe / Lemon / Chili

Smashed Chickpea

House Focaccia / Lemon Tahini / Scallion / Avocado / Cucumber

Grilled Broccolini Sandwich

House Focaccia / Spicy Romesco / Mozzarella / Baby Kale

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Martin’s Potato Roll / Smoked Tomato Aioli / B&B Pickles / Arugula

Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich

Whole Wheat / Curry Aioli / Grape / Celery / Dill / Pistachio

Skirt Steak Sandwich

Ciabatta / Arugula / Truffle Mayo / Pickled Shallot / Avocado

Traditional Ham, Butter & Pickle

Toasted Sourdough / Smoked Ham / Whipped Beurre D’Isigny / Spicy Pickles
Seafood

Roasted Cod

Sunchokes / Sunflower Seed Gremolata / Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

Cod Schnitzel

Lemon-Ginger Beurre Blanc / Burnt Orange / Fennel / Thai Chili

Roasted Salmon

Red Chorizo / Roasted Squash / Sherry / Garlic Labneh

Coffee-Rubbed Salmon

Grilled Pineapple Relish / Chili Oil / Sesame-Peanut Crumble / Mixed Herbs

Grilled & Glazed Octopus

Black Garlic / Miso / Scallion

Seared Garlic Shrimp

Lemon / Capers / Parsley / Calabrian Chili
Vegetable Sides

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Sesame Togarashi / Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette / Applewood Smoked Bacon

Smoked Parsnips

Celery / Apple / Parsley / Buttermilk Vinaigrette / Mint Gremolata

Roasted Cauliflower

Toasted Almond / Pickled Raisin / Coconut-Chili Chutney / Cilantro

Creamed Greens

Swiss Chard / Lacinato Kale / Crispy Garlic / Shaved Almonds

Charred Broccolini

Mint Chimichurri / Peanut Dukkah

Sweet Potato Gratin

Rosemary / Thyme / Spiced Cream / Brioche-Pecan Crumble

Whole-Grilled Young Carrots

Pomegranate / Toasted Buckwheat / Grilled Scallion Vinaigrette

Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Lemon / Whipped Feta
Salads

Roasted Beet

Sesame Crisp / Hibiscus Vinaigrette / Cashew Yogurt / Lingonberries

Crispy Rice & Baby Bok Choi

Mixed Herbs / Lemon / Scallion / Nuoc Chom

Radicchio & Butterleaf

Winter-Spiced Vinaigrette / Hazelnut / Orange / Shaved 3-Year Aged Parmesan

Autumn Salad

Mixed Greens / Poached Pear / Red Onion / Toasted Pepitas / Pomegranate / Gorgonzola / Candied Pecans / Maple Vinaigrette

Apple & Charred Cabbage

Sweet Dijon Vinaigrette / Celery / Shaved Gouda / Dill / Applewood Bacon Bits

Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Grilled Tomatillo Vinaigrette / Shaved Manchego / Pickled Raisins / Roasted Cremini Mushroom

Steak Salad

Arugula & Baby Kale Mix / Charred & Shaved Ribeye / Gorgonzola / Delicata Squash / Pickled Onion / Basil
Starches

Warm Autumn Orzo

Butternut Squash / Sage / Parmesan / Crispy Shallot

Creamy Brown Butter Grits

Glazed Maitake Mushroom / Chive / Hazelnut Crumble

Toasted Farro Tabbouleh

Sun-Dried Tomatoes / Roasted Carrot / Cucumber / Golden Raisin / Parsley / Pomegranate

Truffled Mac n’ Cheese

Cavatelli / 4-Cheese Blend / Crispy Parmesan-Garlic Panko Crust

Superfood Grain Salad

Quinoa / Crispy Chickpea / Roasted Sweet Potato / Spinach / Dried Cherry Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Coconut-Garlic Jasmine Rice

Crispy Garlic / Scallion

Jalapeño-Scallion Cornbread

Salted Maple Butter

Freshly-Baked Focaccia

Calabrian Chili / Spicy Chicken Sausage / Basil Gremolata
Ambrosia Specials

Yuzu-Lemon Bars

Banana Cheese Cake Bars

Toasted Milk Custard with Biscoff Crumble

Roasted Banana Tiramisu

Strawberry & Rose Pavlova

Brown Butter Creme Brûlée

Pumpkin-Spiced Bombolini

Cookies & Classics

Miso Chocolate Chip

Snickerdoodles

Butterscotch Chip

Double Fudge Brownies

Red Velvet & Macadamia

Hazelnut-Brown Butter Blondies

Cakes

All Cakes served w/ Whipped Vanilla Bean Mascarpone

Apple Cider Donut Cake

Peach Tea Cake

Classic Double Chocolate Cake

Smoked Vanilla Bean Tres Leches

Olive Oil Cake

Cocoa, Strawberry, & Pink Peppercorn

Traditional Tiramisu

Pies

Pumpkin Spice Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

Key Lime Pie

Lemon Merengue Pie

Matcha Cream Pie w/ Raspberry

Seasonal Fruit Tartlets

All our menus are fully customizable, and we’re delighted to tailor our offerings to meet your specific requirements.

Testimonials

"Jason and his team bring a Michelin star experience to the workplace. The food is always delicious, fresh, on time, and very affordable. The main distinction between Ambrosia and a different catering company is the quality that Ambrosia demands from its chefs; only the best of the best get accepted, and every employee has previously worked at a world-renowned restaurant. You can truly taste the difference, and your employees will love you for it!"

Daniel PolotskyCEO, Coinflip

"Ambrosia Foods brings restaurant-quality food right to your workplace. Their food is always delivered on time and is priced fairly. Our whole office looks forward to their lunches – it’s really amazing."

David SchectmanFidelity Capital Management

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