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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

Smoked Gouda & White Cheddar Grits

Our delicious Cheesy Grits served with an assortment of tasty toppings & fresh fruit. Available Vegan.

Oatmeal

Traditional, Maple Cinnamon, & Cardamom Brown Sugar Oatmeal served with a variety of tasty toppings & seasonal fruit. Available Vegan & Gluten Free.

House-Made Greek Yogurt Bar

Our house-made Whole Milk & Coconut Yogurts are served with a variety of tasty toppings & fresh fruit for a delicious build-your-own parfait breakfast!

Avocado Toast Bar

A variety of Freshly-Baked & Sliced Breads are served alongside freshly-mashed Avocado and an assortment of tasty toppings. Gluten-Free Bread available.

Breakfast Tacos

Warm Tortillas served alongside a variety of tasty fillings, including Scrambled Egg, Bacon Bits, Cotija Cheese, Spanish Chorizo, & Sauteéd Maitake Mushroom. Served with a variety of house-made salsas & fresh fruit. Available Vegan.

House-Made Lox & Bagels

Freshly-Baked & Sliced Bagels from Steingold's Deli served alongside our house-made Wild-Caught Nova Lox. Served with a variety of Cream Cheeses & traditional toppings, as well as fresh fruit. Gluten-Free Bagels Available.

Assorted Seasonal Frittatas

Freshly-Baked, Custard Egg Frittatas stuffed with a variety of fillings, including Seasonal Veggies, Bacon Bits, Smoked Salmon, & more. Served alongside a light Frisée Breakfast Salad & Fresh Fruit.

Buddha Bowl

A variety of delicious bases, such as Crispy Country Hash & Lemon-Tarragon Quinoa, served alongside lots of delicious, fresh toppings such as Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Radish, Mint Yogurt Sauce, Crispy Chickpeas, and a variety of fresh fruit. Available Vegan & Gluten Free.

Eggs, Bacon, & Home Fries

A classic! Pillowy Scrambled Eggs, served either Plain or with Aged Cheddar & Parmesan, served alongside Thick-Cut, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Crispy Breakfast Potatoes. Includes a variety of seasonal fruits.

Chia Pudding

A delicious & healthy start to your day! Our Chia Pudding is made with a blend of Oatmilk & Coconut Milk, & is served in seasonal flavors such as Blueberry, Strawberry-Rose, Raspberry-Matcha, & Cocoa. Served alongside a variety of tasty toppings as well as Fresh Fruit. This meal is completely Vegan & Gluten Free.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles

We take a lot of pride in our Fried Chicken! We use a classic recipe from the godmother of Southern Cooking, Edna Lewis. Our Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs land perfectly on a pillowy Belgian Waffle, and are served alongside Bacon, House-Made Hot Honey, Fresh Fruit, & a variety of Whipped Creams. Available Gluten-Free & Vegan.

French Toast Bar

Crispy, Pillowy French Toast in a variety of seasonal flavors, including Traditional Vanilla Custard, Pumpkin Spice, & Strawberry Tres Leches. Served alongside lots of tasty toppings, Fresh Fruit, & a variety of Whipped Creams.

Pancakes & Waffles

Your choice of Pancakes, Waffles, or both! Served alongside Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, a variety of toppings & Fresh Fruit. Available Gluten-Free & Vegan.

Freshly-Baked Pastries

Amazing fresh pastries from our Coffeeshop & Bakery, Allez Café. Served with Fresh Fruit.

Assorted Hand-Rolled Breakfast Burritos

Delicious Burritos stuffed with a variety of fillings, including Bacon Egg & Cheese, Chimichurri Skirt Steak & Mushrooms, & Spinach Feta Bell Pepper. Served alongside a variety of Fresh Salsas & Fresh Fruit. Available Vegan.

Fresh-Baked Buttermilk Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

Nothing better than the smell of fresh biscuits in the morning! Our delicious biscuits are freshly-baked & served alongside our house-made White Sausage & Pepper Gravy, as well as Bacon & Fresh Fruit. Available Vegan.
New Specials

Superfood Breakfast Bars

House-Pressed Superfood Bars to start your day right! Granola-based & packed with good-for-you goodies like Goji Berry, Toasted Almond, Blueberries, & Puffed Chia Seed. Served alongside Fresh Fruit.

Breakfast Empanadas

Hand-Filled Breakfast Empanadas which can be served Fried or Oven-Baked. Served with tasty fillings such as Bacon Egg & Cheddar, Spicy Sausage Picadillo, & Guava Jam. Served alongside Fresh Fruit.

House-Made Granola Bar

A healthy start to your day! Our house-made granola is made with Rolled Oats, Toasted Nuts & Seeds, & Dried Berries. It's served with a variety of tasty toppings, Fresh Fruit, and a selection of milks including Oat, Macadamia, Almond, & Local Whole Milk from Kilgus Farms.

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

Ambrosia Specialties

Grilled Chicken Wings

House Buffalo Sauce, Charred Scallion Ranch

Crispy Shrimp & Sweet Corn Beignets

House-Made Buttermilk Ranch

Confit Duck Leg Bao Bun

Sautéed Shiitake, Sherry, Sesame

Roasted Maitake Bao Bun

Sweet Soy Glaze, Spring Onion

Charred Fennel and Sausage Focaccia

Fennel Pollen, Wild Leek Oil

Charred Tar Tar

Slagel Beef, Spring Onion Aioli, Cured Egg Yolk, Rye Crackers
Crispy Bites

Buttermilk Fried Popcorn Chicken

Smoked Tomato Aioli, Chipotle Aioli, Honey Dijonnaise

Smoked Gouda & Shiitake Arancini

Basil Aioli

House-Made Tater Tots

Calabrian Chili Aioli

Roasted Tomato Tart

Thyme, Parsley, Chives, Really Good Olive Oil

Crispy Polenta Fries

Harissa Yogurt, Mint

Popcorn Shrimp

BBQ Ranch, Cilantro, Chili-Lime Aioli

Mushroom & Bacon Tart

Parsley Gremolata

Spring Pea Tart

Torched Lardo, Chive
Skewers

Soy-Marinated Tofu and Grilled Portobello

Scallion Vinaigrette

Grilled Octopus

Pickled Pepper Glaze, Salted Radish, Micro Radish Greens

Seared Salmon Skewer

Green Goddess, Puffed Quinoa, Dill

Grilled Jerk Chicken & Pineapple

Fresh Cilantro & Mint

Grilled Cauliflower Skewers

Berbere Rub, Charred Pineapple Relish

Fried Sweet Plantain Skewers

Lots o' Chives
Dips
(Served with your choice of Pita Chips, Flat Bread, or Crudités )

Whipped Truffle & Honey Ricotta

Smoked Salmon Dip

Basil Oil, Cucumber

Muhammara (Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)

Pomegranate, Mint, Toasted Walnut

Charred Spring Onion Dip

Puffed Quinoa, Crispy Garlic

Pink Beet Hummus

Pickled Red Onion, Basil, Mint

Caramelized 5-Onion Dip

Dijon, Black Pepper, Chives

Traditional Guacamole

Smoked Trout Dip

Watercress, Crispy Shallot, Pickled Onion

Butterbean & Nduja Dip

Grilled Oyster Mushrooms, Toasted Pepitas, Chili Oil
Sandwiches (Served w/ House Potato Chips or Salt n’ Pepper Waffle Fries)

Fried Chicken

Smoked Tomato Aioli, Bread & Butter Pickles, Butterhead Lettuce

Steak

Grilled Skirt Steak, Arugula, Pickled Red Onion, Avocado, Black Truffle Mayo

Blackened Grouper

Mango Lime Slaw, Chipotle Aioli

Crispy Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet

Curry Aioli, Mixed Herbs, Pickled Red Onion

House-Made Rosemary Focaccia

Artichoke & White Bean Spread, Fresh Mozzarella, Grilled Scallion Pesto

Mixed Deli Subs

Italian Cold Cuts, Assortment of Aiolis & Toppings, Publican Quality Bread
Mains

Roasted Pork Shoulder & Cheddar Grits

Marinated Tomatoes, Roasted Cremini Mushrooms, Wild Leek Oil

Hand-Rolled Chicken Kiev

Jalapeño-Ranch Butter

Jerk Chicken

Fried Sweet Plantains, Chili-Lime Slaw, Coconut Rice, Smoked Red Beans

14-Hour Braised Carnitas Tacos

Spanish Rice & Black Beans, Fajita Veggies, Chips, Guacamole, Salsas

Harissa-Glazed Roasted Salmon

Pickled Fresno Chilis, Mixed Fresh Herbs

Koji-Marinated Hanger Steak

Charred Asparagus Relish, Smoked Olive Oil

Crispy Chicken Piccata

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Butterleaf Salad, Parsley Gremolata

Buddha Bowl Bar

Grilled Salmon & Chicken, Raw Veggies, Green Goddess Dressing, Ancient Grains
Salads & Sides

Israeli Pearl Cous Cous Salad

Grilled Snap Peas & Asparagus, Cucumber, Golden Raisins, Mixed Herbs

Country Ham & Melon Caprese

Cucumber, Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil, Truffle Vinaigrette

Grilled Romaine Salad

Dill, Pepperoncini, Spiced Breadcrumbs, Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

Spring Asparagus Salad

Hard-Boiled Egg, Cornichon, Lemon, Mint, Puffed Quinoa

Green Apple & Cucumber Salad

Tahini Yogurt, Raw & Pickled Fennel, Shaved Gouda, Mint, Dill

Spicy Marinated Cucumbers

Mango, Thai Chili, Sesame

Spring Onion - Jalapeno Cornbread

Salted Maple Butter

Charred Broccolini

Mint Chimichurri, Spiced Peanut Crumble

Whole-Roasted Young Carrots

Creamy Nuoc Chom, Cilantro, Toasted Coriander Dukkah

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Walnut-Anchovy Relish, Chives
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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