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
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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