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.
Menu Examples
Smoked Gouda & White Cheddar Grits
Oatmeal
House-Made Greek Yogurt Bar
Avocado Toast Bar
Breakfast Tacos
House-Made Lox & Bagels
Assorted Seasonal Frittatas
Buddha Bowl
Eggs, Bacon, & Home Fries
Chia Pudding
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles
French Toast Bar
Pancakes & Waffles
Freshly-Baked Pastries
Assorted Hand-Rolled Breakfast Burritos
Fresh-Baked Buttermilk Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
New Specials
Superfood Breakfast Bars
Breakfast Empanadas
House-Made Granola Bar
Each Breakfast Selection is Served in Family-Style “Bar” Format
All Selections Served w/ Freshly-Sliced Fruit and Berri
Ambrosia Specialties
Grilled Chicken Wings
Crispy Shrimp & Sweet Corn Beignets
Confit Duck Leg Bao Bun
Roasted Maitake Bao Bun
Charred Fennel and Sausage Focaccia
Charred Tar Tar
Crispy Bites
Buttermilk Fried Popcorn Chicken
Smoked Gouda & Shiitake Arancini
House-Made Tater Tots
Roasted Tomato Tart
Crispy Polenta Fries
Popcorn Shrimp
Mushroom & Bacon Tart
Spring Pea Tart
Skewers
Soy-Marinated Tofu and Grilled Portobello
Grilled Octopus
Seared Salmon Skewer
Grilled Jerk Chicken & Pineapple
Grilled Cauliflower Skewers
Fried Sweet Plantain Skewers
Dips
(Served with your choice of Pita Chips, Flat Bread, or Crudités )
Whipped Truffle & Honey Ricotta
Smoked Salmon Dip
Muhammara (Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)
Charred Spring Onion Dip
Pink Beet Hummus
Caramelized 5-Onion Dip
Traditional Guacamole
Smoked Trout Dip
Butterbean & Nduja Dip
Sandwiches (Served w/ House Potato Chips or Salt n’ Pepper Waffle Fries)
Fried Chicken
Steak
Blackened Grouper
Crispy Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet
House-Made Rosemary Focaccia
Mixed Deli Subs
Mains
Roasted Pork Shoulder & Cheddar Grits
Hand-Rolled Chicken Kiev
Jerk Chicken
14-Hour Braised Carnitas Tacos
Harissa-Glazed Roasted Salmon
Koji-Marinated Hanger Steak
Crispy Chicken Piccata
Buddha Bowl Bar
Salads & Sides
Israeli Pearl Cous Cous Salad
Country Ham & Melon Caprese
Grilled Romaine Salad
Spring Asparagus Salad
Green Apple & Cucumber Salad
Spicy Marinated Cucumbers
Spring Onion - Jalapeno Cornbread
Charred Broccolini
Whole-Roasted Young Carrots
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
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
Double Fudge Brownies
Hazelnut-Brown Butter Blondies
Orange and Rose Baklava
Lemon and Coconut Fluff Cake
Dark Chocolate and Matcha
Cookies & Classics
Miso Chocolate Chip
Butterscotch Chip
Snickerdoodles
Red Velvet & Macadamia
Cakes
Apple Cider Donut Cake
Peach Tea Cake
Classic Double Chocolate Cake
Smoked Vanilla Bean Tres Leches
Traditional Tiramisu
Olive Oil Cake (Cocoa, Strawberry, & Pink Peppercorn)
Pies
Blueberry Cream Pie
Coconut Cream Pie
Key Lime Pie
Lemon Merengue Pie
Matcha Cream Pie w/ Raspberry
Seasonal Fruit Tartlets
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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