Chicago’s Most Elegant Catering Solutions
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
Our Services
Elegant Catering near Chicago, IL
If you are looking for an elegant catering service or corporate event catering in Chicago, IL that can provide the quality food and impeccable service your guests deserve, look no further than Ambrosia Foods. We specialize in providing delicious meals for any occasion, from corporate event catering to private party catering. Call us, or inquire through the form below, and we’ll be happy to help you with your next catered event!
CORPORATE DINING
Napoleon Bonaparte once proclaimed “An army marches on its stomach,” and we couldn’t agree more! Our chefs will take the time to learn your teams’ favorite dishes and dietary preferences, and craft food that will fill both their bellies and their spirit. Give your team something delicious to look forward to each and every day.
EVENT CATERING
As Chefs, we take great pride in our recipe creation. We strive to create food that not only satisfies the belly but intrigues the senses as well. A new menu is provided weekly, and dishes are only repeated if requested. A fresh menu will be a point of excitement for your team each and every day.
Our Food

Mushroom Tartine
Freshly toasted Sourdough toasted & slathered in our Spring Pea Ricotta & Piled High w/ Marinated Leeks & Roasted Oyster Mushrooms.

Tuna Crudo
Beautiful Yellowfin lightly cured with Kombu & Lime. Sauced with a spicy Cucumber-Plum Aguachile & topped with a whole bunch of freshness

Butternut Squash
Grilled & Basted in Harissa Butter, then served over Pecorino Grits w/ tons of Garlic, Confit Lemongrass, & Scallion

Mushrooms & Nduja Dip
A luscious & velvety dip made from White Beans & Ndjuja, topped w/ roasted wild mushrooms & a medley of fresh herbs.

Mushrooms & Soppressata
Pata Negra Soppressata with Garlic, Shallot, Chili, Potato, Basil & Chive. Pan-roasted King Trumpets just posted on top

Apple Cuke Salad
Green Apple & Cucumber lightly dressed in good olive oil, served over a creamy Tahini Yogurt. Served w/ Raw & Pickled Fennel, and Shaved Gouda.

Grilled Banana Tiramisu
Classic-Style Tiramisu, but the coffee's been replaced by a rich syrup made from Grilled Bananas & Rum!

Ramp Picatta
Crispy chicken breast & roasted potatoes served in a luscious Picatta sauce, spiked with a Parsley Gremolata and lots of wild-foraged Ramps! A Springtime twist on an old classic.

Jerk Chicken
Spicy, smoky, and succulent grilled jerk chicken with a tropical kick.

Grilled Broccolini
Lovingly charred and served with a Roasted Garlic Hollandaise & Salted Radish.

Berry Tart
Berries & Flowers Tart w/ Toasted Milk Custard

Jerk Chicken
Spicy, smoky, and succulent grilled jerk chicken with a tropical kick.

Whiskey Butterscotch Pie
An unctuous whiskey-butterscotch custard fills a cinnamon-graham crust. It's studded with salty pretzels and diced apples cooked in cardamom syrup, then covered in a blanket of vanilla bean mousse.

Korean BBQ Shortrib
Braised low and slow, then glazed in a reduction of its own cooking juices and topped with Scallion. Served w/ creamy Robuchon-Style Potatoes & a beef bone & red miso jus.
Autumn Menus
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
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
Butternut Squash Fritters
Chicken Pot Pie Lumpia
Mushroom and Potato Lumpia
Smashed Carrots
Nashville Hot Steak Fries
Shrimp and Corn Beignets
Crispy Shrimp Fritters
Truffle Arancini
Tartlets
“Tar Tar Tart”
Braised Short Rib
Caramelized Onion
Butternut Squash and Feta
Roasted Parsnip
Prosciutto & Pear
Skewers
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Crispy Maitake Mushroom
Grilled Lamb
Buttermilk Fried Popcorn Chicken
Crispy Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
Lamb “Kofta” Meatballs
Meat & Poultry
Grilled Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs
Grilled Chicken Breast
Crispy Turkey Meatballs
Mushroom-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Cornflake-Crusted Pork Chop
Braised Lamb Shoulder
Grilled Lamb Merguez Sausage
Charred Bulgogi Skirt Steak
Crispy Guajillo-Braised Short Rib
Sandwiches
Served w/ House BBQ Chips, Onion Rings, or Salt n’ Pepper Waffle Fries
Crispy Meatball
Smashed Chickpea
Grilled Broccolini Sandwich
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich
Skirt Steak Sandwich
Traditional Ham, Butter & Pickle
Seafood
Roasted Cod
Cod Schnitzel
Roasted Salmon
Coffee-Rubbed Salmon
Grilled & Glazed Octopus
Seared Garlic Shrimp
Vegetable Sides
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Smoked Parsnips
Roasted Cauliflower
Creamed Greens
Charred Broccolini
Sweet Potato Gratin
Whole-Grilled Young Carrots
Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Salads
Roasted Beet
Crispy Rice & Baby Bok Choi
Radicchio & Butterleaf
Autumn Salad
Apple & Charred Cabbage
Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Steak Salad
Starches
Warm Autumn Orzo
Creamy Brown Butter Grits
Toasted Farro Tabbouleh
Truffled Mac n’ Cheese
Superfood Grain Salad
Coconut-Garlic Jasmine Rice
Jalapeño-Scallion Cornbread
Freshly-Baked Focaccia
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
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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