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Best Catering Restaurants Nearby in Elgin

Portillo's Catering

Portillo's Catering

Sandwiches • Hot Dogs
$0 delivery fee
Chicago Style Hot Dogs (Serves 8)
Serves 8. All beef hot dogs served plain on poppyseed buns, with all toppings on the side. Condiments include: mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers.
$40.24
Chicken Tenders Serves 10 (20 pieces)
Serves 10. 20 pieces. Deep fried chicken tenders served hot with your choice of sauce on the side.
$31.66
Italian Beef Sandwiches (Serves 8)
Serves 8. Makes 16 half sandwiches. Chicago's #1 Italian Beef sandwiches on perfectly baked French bread, served with easy gravy and cut in half. Sweet & Hot Peppers included.
$81.64
Chopped Salad (Serves 8-20)
Serves 8+. Chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce and red cabbage with diced chicken breast, ditalini pasta, bacon, tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and green onion. Served with our House Dressing on the side and includes serving utensils.
$47.14
Masi's Pizza & Catering

Masi's Pizza & Catering

4.5
(700+)
• Pizza • Italian
$0 delivery fee
"As always their pizza was amazing! I love their sauce the cust was perfect and the fresh toppings! Honestly my favorite pizza place around and I mean it! Also my favorite pizza is the fabulous four, it's just me so a 12 inch pizza will last me dinner breakfast and lunch so it's a great value "
"Delicious food! Generous portion and good price for lunch. Caesar dressing and tzatziki sauce are delicious and tastes homemade. Salad is fresh I would definitely recommend!"
Calzone
Crisp baked Italian turnover with Masi's Pizza sauce, Mozzarella cheese & choice of ingredients. Served with a side of marinara sauce.
$15.62
Thin Crust (10")
Our signature - light, flaky crust that is always crispy & golden brown, Perfection! Add toppings for an additional charge.
$15.96
Mozzarella Sticks
Served w/ a side of marinara.
$6.95
Jumbo Wings
Smothered with melted mozzarella cheese, topped with crumbled bacon bits & green onions, then drizzled with ranch dressing.
$12.78
El Fuego Taco (N Barrington Rd)

El Fuego Taco (N Barrington Rd)

4.7
(100+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
15% off on $47+
"They were very generous with the Pozole! Everything was very fresh and full of flavor 10/10"
"The quesa birria Three Taco Dinner was absolutely delicious. The carne asada Burrito was excellent. Best refried beans I've had. The hot sauces and consomme were filled with flavor too. Great value and food was packaged well. Will order from again."
Three Taco Dinner
Three of your favorite tacos. All plates come with a side of rice, beans, and fresh limes.
$19.18
Carne Asada Taco
Grilled steak taco served with onion and cilantro.
$5.81
Burrito
A large flour tortilla with your choice of filling, beans, rice, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and a blend of Asadero, Oaxaca, and Menonita cheese.
$15.02
Pollo Asado Taco
Grilled chicken taco served with onion and cilantro.
$5.85
Bao Gourmet Restaurant

Bao Gourmet Restaurant

4.6
(900+)
• Chinese
$0 delivery fee
"The Kung Pao (L)chicken was amazing. Ive never had it made this good in over 20 years. The rice was good adding my own chili crisp oil to it ... the food is very fresh and has quality ingredients"
"Food was excellent. Some of the best I've had. The Kung Pao Chicken was actually spicy, which I always order from other restaurants but they never have any kick. This did. Everything I ordered was very tasty. I will definitely be going back."
Sesame Chicken served w/ Rice & Roll
Our best-selling dish, marinated with tender fried crispy dark meat, coated in sesame seeds, and served with broccoli.
$12.03
Orange Chicken served w/ Rice & Roll
Delicious fried tender chicken with sweet citrus sauce.
$12.02
Kung Pao Chicken served w/ Rice & Roll
Hot and spicy. Classic dish in Szechuan cuisine, stir-fried with celery, water chestnuts, pepper, and peanuts.
$12.05
Fried Rice
Bean sprouts, green onions, and eggs. For combo, chicken, beef, and shrimp.
$13.17
Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill

4.6
(2k+)
• Seafood • Fish
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The Chilean sea bass was like butter cooked and seasoned perfectly. The pork chop was also cooked to perfection just right not over cooked very juicy and moist. "
"I got the sliced filet with the chimichurri the meal is perfect portion size & amazing taste. Also you gotta have the bang bang shrimp at bonefish."
Bang Bang Shrimp®
A Bonefish Favorite! Crispy shrimp served with our signature creamy, spicy sauce
$16.73
Cold Beverages
wood-grilled Atlantic salmon, topped with sweet & spicy glaze
$3.19
Bourbon Glazed Salmon*
Wood-grilled, 8oz sliced, topped with our chef-crafted chimichurri
$33.2
Chimichurri Bistro Filet*
3 tacos, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro lime sauce
$36.36
Jewel-Osco Deli

Jewel-Osco Deli

4.5
(100+)
• Sandwich • Salads
$0 delivery fee
"The wings were so small and it came warm instead of hot."
"Chicken was tough and stringy. Barely any meat on the wings and drumsticks."
Honey Wing Bucket (2.5 lbs)
The distinct honey flavor and golden brown appearance make them a favorite. They are great served as an appetizer.
$20.16
Honey Wings
The distinct honey flavor and golden brown appearance make them a favorite. They are great served as an appetizer. ¼ lb. price (½ lb. and 1 lb. options available)
$5.77
Fried Chicken Meal (8 ct)
8 pieces of mixed dark and white meat fried chicken and your choice of two 15-16 oz. side dishes and 1 pkg. of 4 ct Kings Hawaiian rolls.
$14.99
Spicy Wings
Wing Zings have a spicy profile that keeps you wanting more. They are great with blue cheese or ranch dressing. ¼ lb. price (½ lb. and 1 lb. options available)
$6.36
@Bangkok Thai Express

@Bangkok Thai Express

4.6
(700+)
• Boba • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
"Pot stickers are always fire. Their pho warms my cold dead heart. Management is also super nice and friendly. They make you feel like family and really take care of you. "
"Fried rice smelled and tasted like old/ sat-out moldy rice. I received a entire small container of it from the lunch special. I threw away the container after two bites. Other dishes are okay. May give another try to this restaurant. "
Pad Thai
Rice noodles stir-fried with beansprouts, onions, eggs and choice of proteins.
$16.35
Egg Rolls (4 Pieces)
Choice of chicken or veggies.
$8.23
Pad See-Ew
Thick rice noodles sautéed with broccoli and eggs in a thick brown sauce.
$16.93
Crab Rangoon (6 Pieces)
Choice of protein with rice, carrots, peas, garlic, white and green onions.
$8.1
Flagship on the Fox

Flagship on the Fox

4.6
(200+)
• American (New) • burger
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
FLAGSHIP BURGER
Applewood smoked bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, crispy onion strings, avocado, mayo on a toasted old fashioned bun.
$19.78
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK
Parmesan and parsley.
$18.71
Chicago Pros - 7310 Barrington Road

Chicago Pros - 7310 Barrington Road

4.7
(70+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Huge burrito super tasty ! Love the food from here never dissatisfied it's always so flavorful"
"Double Smash Burger is freakin' delicious! Meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Consider cutting the burger into halfs or quarters as this juicy juicy burger can get a little sloppy - totally worth it!!!! Loved the packaging - in paper and boxed! Large Seasoned Fries had a nice little spicy kick. Yum!!!"
Double Smash Burger
Comes with grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and pro sauce add beef bacon (2 pcs) $2.79
$12.68
Single Smash Burger
Your choice of meat: chicken, beef, steak, fish & shrimp with onion, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream, choice of tortilla tortilla: soft flour/corn and hard corn shell
$9.97
Philly
Your choice of meat: chicken, steak, fish & shrimp with onion, tomatoes, cilantro, lettuce and sour cream. Corn or flour tortilla served with rice & beans
$14.56
Taco
Your choice of meat: chicken, ground beef & steak.
$5.85
Bikanervala Schaumburg

Bikanervala Schaumburg

4.2
(80+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The Paratha was soft and flavorful. I had ordered chole with it, which accompanied the paratha in a superb way."
"The Hyderabadi chap was as dry as the word DRY. I had selected karahi paneer and was given I don't know what type of Paneer. I was really disappointed with the taste because the last two times I have had great experience with Bikanervala. The thali was a real spoiler."
Paratha
Shallow fry whole wheat bread stuffed with mixture of Paneer (Cottage Cheese)/ Aloo (Potato)/ Gobhi (Cauliflower)/ Plain
$9.66
Deluxe Thali
Thali served in combination of one naan, one prantha, dal makhni, paneer subzi, seasonal vegetable, boiled rice, raita, salad, papad and sweet
$23.41
Rice Bowl
Flavour rice served with cheak peas masala
$12.15
Chhole Bhature
Fluffy bhature fried in desi ghee, served with Amritsari-style chhole—bold, spiced chickpeas slow-cooked to rich, comforting perfection.
$18.19
J BEEZ

J BEEZ

4.1
(500+)
• Mediterranean • Halal
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The biryani is genuinely amazing"
"This is my new favorite place. A honest Desi review.... love their payas so flavorful & spicy. I've tried both. Very generous portions. The naans need to be bigger but good also. Tried their beef & chicken kabobs also very good. If you like Desi food, try this place. Can't wait to try other dishes."
Mixed Kabob Platter
Combination- portions of 3 kabobs- -chicken shish kebab -spicy ground chicken with vegetable kebab -ground lamb with beef kabob Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita bread.
$18.7
Chicken Shish Kabob Entrée
Charbroiled Mediterranean style marinated chunk chicken breast served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita bread.
$14.23
Falafel 6 pcs (Deep Fried Ground Chickpeas & Veggie Ball)
Chickpeas ground with parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, celery, green peppers and spices shaped into balls and deep fried to perfection.
$5.2
Special Karachi Chicken Biryani (Best Seller)
Basmati rice with chicken pieces and traditional spices. Authentic Karachi Biryani
$14.43
Tabla Indian Restaurant

Tabla Indian Restaurant

4.2
(100+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$5 off on $35+
"Garlic Naan really good. Tikka Masala ok they forgot the rise"
"Very low quantity, not sufficient for a person. I won't recommend for lunch or dinner if you're hungry"
MYO Bowl
Leavened, oven-baked flatbread infused with garlic and sprinkled with fresh cilantro.
$12.39
Tikka Masala🥜🅙🅢
Crispy Chicken fritters Sauteed with Onion, Bell peppers & Indo chinese chili garlic sauce.
$19.82
Chicken Biryani 🅶🅵
Hakka Noodles tossed with Fresh Vegetables and your Choice of Protein cooked in a Wok.
$20.27
Chilli Chicken🌶️
Saffron Flavored Basmati Rice cooked with Marinated Chicken and Fresh Herbs & Spices.
$14.39
Jet's Pizza

Jet's Pizza

4.7
(200+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee
"Cauliflower crust was a 4 corner pizza 3 times and today it's a flat, flimsy, and definitely not worth the money. It's a big disappointment. Probably won't order from here again when I can get gluten free at Lou Malnatti's for same or cheaper price and it is no comparison. I never write on these comments. That's how awful it is."
"Jets Pizza is Great I love the Sauce and the thin crust is amazing with fresh toppings"
4 Corner Pizza®
4 pcs. A Jet's Exclusive! 8 Detroit-Style deep dish corner slices with premium mozzarella & your choice of toppings.
$20.5
8 Corner Pizza®
8 pcs. A Jet's Exclusive! 8 Detroit-Style deep dish corner slices with premium mozzarella & your choice of toppings
$31.81
Jet's Bread
Freshly baked pizza dough with premium mozzarella, topped with butter, garlic & romano. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. (12 pcs.) 130 cal. / pc.
$12.48
Build Your Own Large Pizza
Create your own pizza with your choice of delicious crusts, sauces and premium quality ingredients. You can even Flavorize Your Crust For Free!®
$28.61
The HoneyBaked Ham Company

The HoneyBaked Ham Company

4.7
(100+)
• American • Catering
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Coca-Cola, 12 fl oz Can
12 FL OZ can of Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love Great taste since 1886 34 mg of caffeine in each 12 oz serving 12 FL OZ in each can This sparkling beverage is best enjoyed ice-cold for maximum refreshment
$3.38
Ham Classic Sandwich
Honey Baked Ham topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and hickory honey mustard on a flaky croissant. Contains 29g of protein.
$13.86
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Freshly made chicken salad topped with lettuce and tomato on a flaky croissant. Contains 23g of protein.
$13.78
Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin
Yum - a big family favorite that takes no time at all! Our special recipe takes generous slices of select gold potatoes, then smothers them in a rich, creamy blend of cheddar cheeses. All you do is bake to perfection. Side arrives frozen. Just Heat and Serve.
$15.42
Tabla Indian Express

Tabla Indian Express

Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
Butter Chicken
Chicken Cooked in Flavorful creamy Tomato Sauce Popular in North India.
$12.99
Bowl
1 Entree(8oz), 1 Side (Extra Naan: +$1.99)
$13.74
Chicken Biryani (12 Oz)
Saffron Flavored Basmati Rice cooked with Marinated Chicken and Fresh Herbs & Spices.
$11.99
Dal Makhani
Slow-Cooked Black Lentils Simmered in an Onion - Tomato Gravy, Finished with cream.
$11.99
BREWHAUS 31

BREWHAUS 31

4.1
(90+)
• American • Pubs
$0 delivery fee
"Burgers were fantastic. Cooked perfectly. Highly recommend. Love Brewhaus 31."
"It wasn't really a roast beef dinner. It was a sliced beef dinner more like an open face sandwich. The bread was tough. The gravy was sweet like extremely sugary. Would not recommend this to anybody in fact the opposite."
BROASTED CHICKEN (4 pc)
Four-piece Meal (Breast, Leg, thigh, wing) Darm fresh chicken broasted to golden perfection. Served with a fries, coleslaw, and dinner roll. Mashed potato (Sub-add on)
$20.79
Genuine Italian Large Cheese Pizza
All pizzas are prepared from 2% low-fat real mozzarella cheese, choice meats, and fresh vegetables and oven- baked in traditional rock bed pizza ovens.
$35.84
HAUS-31 WINGS (Bone-in 10 pc)
Golden French-fried pizza dough bites dusted with Parmesan, served with pizza & cheddar sauce for dipping. A local favorite since 1967!
$22.77
BEER NUGGETS
All pizzas are prepared from 2% low-fat real mozzarella cheese, choice meats, and fresh vegetables and oven- baked in traditional rock bed pizza ovens.
$15.57
Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company

4.6
(8k+)
• American • Noodles
$0 delivery fee
"The new roasted garlic tortellini is amazing. one of the best things on the menu, especially since now that they hardly put any cheese sauce on the Mac and cheese (you always have to ask and pay for extra sauce now 🙄)"
"Noodles and Company never lets me down. Japanese Pan Noodles have an amazing flavor and is a great combo with the veggies and herbs. Arrived fresh and hot and is an average/good portion size. Potstickers are always yummy with the dipping sauce. Will definitely order both items again."
Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage
For delivery and curbside orders, please select your flavor. For all other pickup orders, self-service is available.
$3.65
Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Elbow noodles in creamy cheddar & jack cheese sauce, topped with shredded cheese.
$11.55
Buttery Parmesan Noodles
Wavy egg noodles, butter, Italian seasonings and parmesan.
$12.5
Rice Crispy
Made in-house daily with melted butter, marshmallows and crispy rice cereal. 540 Calories
$3.85
Chiantis Carry out & Catering

Chiantis Carry out & Catering

4.6
(80+)
• Italian • Catering
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
20% off on $15+
"Garlic crab- wonderful. Memories of third street"
"honestly the food was disappointing. I grew up eating the garlic Garlic Crab and it was very bland. the Chicken Picatta also was extremely bland. really had high hopes for the meal and it was disappointing."
Cajun Tortellini
Tortellini stuffed with a blend of ricotta, Parmesan, and Romano chesses, sautéed in Cajun alfredo, then baked with mozzarella, provolone, & Italian herbs
$19.23
Garlic Bread
Italian bread covered with garlic butter and baked to perfection
$6.41
Garlic Crab
A delicious blend of snow & imitation crab sautéed in our house made garlic butter , tossed with fresh tri-colored fettuccine.
$19.95
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti tossed with Bolognese & topped with fresh, house made meatballs.
$19.05
Amy's Kebab

Amy's Kebab

4.7
(600+)
• Kebabs • Wraps
$0 delivery fee
"This is my favorite place to eat, the rice and meat is amazing, and the garlic & hot sauce are so good, flavorful & Great"
"Very good Chicken Kebab Wrap, we've tried a few places and this is one of the better chicken wraps aound. Good portion fries too."
Chicken Kebab
Our most popular natural mesquite grilled chicken. all meat is zabiha halal
$19.5
1. Kefta Kebab
Two skewers of our special recipe of ground beef mixed with parsley. all meat is zabiha halal
$20.13
Hummus
Our most popular natural mesquite grilled meat, chicken, beef. all meat is zabiha halal
$7.55
VATAN Progressive Indian Kitchen

VATAN Progressive Indian Kitchen

4.3
(60+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Mutter paneer was creamy and delicious. Portion was large and hot. Would order again!"
"Chicken was rubbery. Spice and taste was good otherwise. $5-10 more than other places with better quality."
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Char-grilled chicken -boneless- chunks simmered in a creamy tomato-based gravy, infused with bold spices and a touch of cream. GlutenFree.
$30
Old Delhi WINGS
Best Wings You Will Ever Have. Jumbo Wings Prepared true street‑style, cooked in Charcoal Tandoor-a clay oven, juicy wings tossed in your choice of Vatan’s famous signature sauces, bringing bold desi flavor in every bite.
$16.14
SAMOSA
A timeless favorite—crisp, comforting, and perfect just as it is. Vegetarian.
$8.4
MAKHANI-CHICKEN
A timeless Butter Chicken classic—tender chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-butter gravy, enriched with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness. Smooth, comforting, and irresistibly indulgent ! GlutenFree
$30
BBQLAND Restaurant

BBQLAND Restaurant

5.0
(20+)
• Indian • Halal
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Samosas
Chicken leg quarters marinated with spices and herbs cooked in tandoor oven to perfection.
$4.99
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken leg, Chicken seekh Kebab, Chicken malai boti, Beef seekh Kebab and Beef tikka Kebab.
$17.98
Chicken Tikka Masala
Lamb cooked with special spices and herbs, layered with premium basmati rice, offering juicy and flavorful.
$17.82
Mix BBQ Platter
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated with spices, herbs and cooked till charred, to deliver juicy and flavorful.
$36.83
Thiru Kuppusamy (South indian restaurant)

Thiru Kuppusamy (South indian restaurant)

4.4
(10+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Kongu Chicken Biryani
Kongu Chicken Biryani - 32 oz
$24.81
Kuska + Chicken 65
Fragrant and flavorful rice cooked with spices and meat stock, offering a delicious accompaniment to your favorite side dishes or enjoyed on its own as a comforting meal.
$25.99
Empanadas United

Empanadas United

American • Deli
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$7 off on $35+
6 PACK
Enjoy six empanadas with up to three different flavors in the Big Smile pack. Perfect for trying a variety of delicious options!
$29.11
BEEF AND CHEESE
Our best seller - six layers of rainbow-colored vanilla cake filled high with a sweet vanilla icing & covered with rainbow sprinkles.
$10.64
Vanilla Rainbow
Enjoy dessert with our sweet Apple Pie empanadas. A simple and delicious treat if you have a sweet tooth.
$10.29
APPLE PIE EMPANADA
Comes with 2 Empanadas
$10.29
Annapurna

Annapurna

4.2
(600+)
• Indian • Snacks
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"I love this place with all my heart. Everything is SO delicious!"
"This restagnanthas become my go to replacing another good local schaumburg Indian restaurant.The Masala Dosa is tender and flavorful and the potato filling has just the right amoun of spice. I also always order the Samosa Chat and the combination of all the ingredients is delicious. Highly recommend"
Special Gujarati Thali
2 Daily special vegetables, 1 dal or kadhi, rice, 3 puri or 3 roti, raita, papad, pickle, 1 sweet & 1 snack
$25.99
Chole Bhature
Masala chickpeas with 2 bhatura (Fried Bread) served with halwa, pickle, sweet yogurt, and onions. Bhatura is made with all-purpose flour and yogurt.
$20.14
Idli Sambhar
2 steamed rice and lentil cake served with vegetable stew and coconut chutney
$12.99
Masala Dosa
Rice and lentil crepe filled with spiced potatoes and onions
$18.52
Saffron Restaurant

Saffron Restaurant

4.8
(10+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"So happy we found Saffron!!! Excellent Chicken Vindaloo and fluffiest Steamed Basmati Rice and perfect Garlic Naan. SO GOOD!"
"The only thing missing was rice! Thought it came with the dish since it was over $20 but the taste of the butter chicken and garlic naan was spot on! "
Chicken Dum Biryani
Basmati rice & chicken richly flavored with saffron & cooked with Indian herbs on low heat.
$16.76
Chicken Pakora
Succulent pieces of chicken marinated overnight in an exquisite blend of exotic Indian spices, cooked in a Tandoori oven, dipped in batter, & deep fried.
$10.95
Murg Kadhai
A classic kadhai dish of chicken delicately cooked with bell peppers, ginger, green chilies & fresh coriander.
$18.78

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