Great catering company!  We had a client dinner at our house that came up last minute and they worked with us to develop an impressive (and tasty!) menu for our dinner party.   They came to our house, delivered the food and helped us plate the items for our party (they also do full service but we did not need that this time as our event was small in size).  Everything was delicious (the flourless chocolate cake is to die for!) and beautifully presented.  Makema was so professional and responsive to work with and we will definitely be using Rowan's catering again! Corrine G. 2/2020

The Lobster Mac and Cheese is amazing and should not be missed! I was pleasantly surprised at how well the cheese and lobster flavors blended together. It is rich in taste, has excellent flavor & was perfection in my opinion. Wish I had some more! Tamara U. 7/2018

The Domestic Cheese and Crackers Platter was great, the fruits were very fresh. The Build Your Own Taco was Amazing the meat was well seasoned , and lastly the Mini Tarts and Small Cupcakes were Delicious . Shelly F. 7/2018

We had a group of 20 for a work-related party at our house. I just didn't have time to prepare for it and I needed it to be done well. I found Rowan Catering on Yelp and asked Makema to put together a menu that would be appreciated. Outstanding food, so easy, so well done. Everyone enjoyed it and I was able to put my focus where it was needed. Very fair pricing for such a great service. I will definitely do this again. Ken B. 2/2020

Rowan recently catered our reception with 100+ guests and we were very pleased with the quality and service! The menu offers a nice variety and is priced at a great value. Makema was flexible and reliable throughout the entry process. Thank you for making our event a success. Definitely recommend! 3/2020

We used Rowan Catering for our wedding, and I cannot recommend them enough. Makema is a fantastic person to work with. She truly wants to make your event as beautiful as possible while staying within your budget. One of the primary reasons why I chose to work with Rowan Catering was their mission to "bridge the gap between sustainable, great tasting food and limited budgets" as explained on their website. They were exactly what I was looking for. I was a little nervous because they are a fairly new company and didn't have many reviews. I can now say, with confidence, please do not let this dissuade you! You will not regret hiring them. From the first email exchange, I was pleasantly surprised. Makema is incredibly considerate and the company itself is environmentally friendly (I had a venue with quite a few eco-friendly requirements and they were able to comply) We did a dessert buffet for 175 people and Rowan Catering went above and beyond! Not only did they help me design the menu, they also provided servers, bartenders, and plenty of much-needed advice. They were prompt and communicated well with the venue coordinators. I did not have to field any confused phone calls or help coordinate anything after our initial meeting. I have found that many vendors in the wedding industry will try to upsell you or set requirements for you to work with them, but this is not something I experienced with Rowan Catering. They are true to their mission and I could not have hoped for a better company to work with. Scout B. 2/2020

“You won't find a better caterer than Rowan Catering!  I hired them for a dear friend's baby shower. Rowan's was prompt, professional and took great care to provide delectable high quality organic fare.  They did not disappoint when it came to variety and creativity in their dishes.  The mommy-to-be loves mango, so  the chef created amazing recipes which incorporated mango.  Each dish was a visual as well as a gastronomic delight. Everyone raved about the food as well as the service. Trust me, you will be absolutely thrilled with Rowan catering.” - Judy M. 8/2018

“We used Rowan Catering for our daughter's wedding at DANK Haus in Chicago. We wanted a buffet with lots of options for 80 people. Makema could not have been more helpful or delightful to work with. The value for money was unbelievable and the menu was do diverse and personalized. We were able to provide our guests elegant, delicious, and abundant food that was far from the usual wedding fare. For appetizers we had crabcakes, chicken sliders, and pulled port and many guests commented that they would have been satisfied with just that! Imagine their surprise when the entrees (jerk chicken, ribs, vegan jumbaya) and delicious specialty sides and salads came out! For our family, our ultimate goal for the reception was to be surrounded by happy faces partaking in a celebration of our our daughter and new husband's future. The bride and groom wanted a vibe that was friendly, eclectic, and yet with a certain elegance. Rowan Catering understood that perfectly and exceeded our expectations. On a practical level, they are a breeze to work with. We told Makema our budget and she worked with us to create a customized menu that, quite frankly, could have cost twice as much as it did--it was that good!” Maria S. - 5/2019

“We catered from Rowan for a holiday party of 140 people. Makema and company were amazing! Everyone raved about the food! We had a great time coordinating with Makema, and the process was straightforward and smooth (important when trying to plan a party this size). Cannot recommend Rowan Catering enough!” Delaware P. 12/2019

Rowan Catering was great for our holiday party.  We have 50 people at our home and their execution was flawless. “From planning, menu selection, party rentals, ideas, and more - they were very on top of things and very customer focused.  What is fantastic is that you get all of this at a very reasonable cost.  We did the full service option which was set up, staff and food.  Both the staff and the food were great - our guests kept asking who the caterer was and there was very little food left which is always a sign people like it:)  I will definitely be using them again for all our needs.” Brett L. 12/2018

I recently used Rowan Catering for a corporate event at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  My department was hosting academic panels for three days and we needed morning and afternoon catering for each. I worked with Makema and she was incredibly helpful, responsive, and flexible from the very beginning.  When I told her our desired price, she got back to me in 2 days with a menu that was perfect.

The food was delicious - I particularly recommend the meat/cheese plate and the rosemary chicken skewers. “Makema was in touch all three days to let me know exactly when they would be arriving. When we realized our audience had different needs on the second two days, Makema quickly and easily made adjustments to our menu in order to better serve our needs.

We will definitely be working with Rowan again and highly recommend them.” Becca 12/2018

“Make was absolutely fabulous. The food for my daughter's birthday was not only delicious, but also at a very reasonable price. Will absolutely be using again. Thank you Rowan Catering for making our event so special!” Supna 9/2019

“Makema and staff were wonderful, from beginning to end!  We held a breakfast/brunch and champagne for 60 people at The Jazz Showcase.  The food was GREAT, simple crowd pleasures, bountiful and everyone loved the salads and sandwiches!  We absolutely will use Rowan Catering again!  A high recommend!” - Catherine M. 12/2019