Things you should know

Delivery Details

We offer drop off catering delivery service 6AM-8PM Monday-Friday throughout the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

All deliveries includes a disposable buffet set up with wire chaffing racks, fuel cans, serving utensils, clear plastic plates, white napkins, real looking flatware and cups when ordering beverages.

To eliminate the delivery fee orders may be picked up from our catering kitchen located inside The Hatchery at 135 N kedzie Chicago, IL 60612. Pick up orders do not include the chaffing racks or fuel cans. 

No Hidden Fees

All orders are subject to 10.25% City of Chicago Sales Tax. Not for Profit oranizations may email their tax-exempt letters to events@outsidethebox.catering

All catering orders must be placed at least 2 days in advance. 

Orders placed less that 2 days in advance will incur a 15% rush order fee.

The order minimum for Monday-Friday is $150.

As of 2025 our weekends are reserved for Weddings and Full Service Events.

Deposits

Orders placed more than 7 days in advance may split the payments. A 25% non-refundable deposit is required upon booking, final balance is due 7 days before the event.

Terms and Conditions

All deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. An event and/or order may be canceled with a 25% cancellation fee up to 30 days prior to the event. Cancellations made less than 8-30 days prior to the event date will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the event date will be charged a 100% cancellation fee. In certain circumstances, cancellation fees may be applied toward the purchase of future products and services.