The Orchid List · Caterers · Chicago, IL
Elite Events Chicago
◷ Chicago, IL
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All-in cost submissions
103
Range: 100 to 105
+84%
Peak season vs off-peak
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
Wedding catering from Elite Events Chicago typically runs about $14,200 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $10,000 to $18,375. That’s food, service staff, and place settings rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$14,188
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $14,188
$18.4k
$10k
Jun '27
Sat
Oct '27
Fri
25th Pctl
$12,094
Median
$14,188
75th Pctl
$16,281
Mean
$14,188
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2027 | Fri | 100 | $10,000 | Quote | Fall Friday |
| Jun 2027 | Sat | 105 | $18,375 | Quote | Spring Saturday |
Oct 2027 · Fri$10,000
100 guests · Quote
Fall Friday
Jun 2027 · Sat$18,375
105 guests · Quote
Spring Saturday
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Food preparation, service staff, china, glassware, flatware, and tasting fees as quoted.
What’s not
Bar service, alcohol, rentals beyond the standard package, gratuity, and any venue F&B-minimum surcharges.
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