Chicago's Premier Comfort Food Catering Company
Unforgettable food. Custom experiences. From corporate lunches to private dinner parties — we bring comfort food with a twist to every table in Chicago.
⭐ 5-Star Google Rated
📺 As Seen on WGN News Chicago
🍽️ Drop-Off & Full-Service Catering
🖤 Black Owned
Chicago Since 2020
What We Do:
Whether you need a fully staffed event or a gorgeous drop-off spread, we've got you covered. Every service is customized — no cookie-cutter menus, no generic experiences.
Corporate Catering Chicago:
From weekly office lunches to full company events — Chef Jason brings fresh, chef-crafted comfort food to your workplace. Drop-off and full-service options available. We make your team look forward to lunch.
Private Dinner Parties:
Hosting a dinner party in Chicago? Let us handle everything — menu planning, shopping, cooking, plating, and cleanup. You enjoy your guests. We handle the kitchen. Available for intimate gatherings to large celebrations.
In-Home Private Chef Experience:
Elevate date night, family dinner, or a special celebration with a private chef in your home. Chef Jason designs a custom tasting menu and cooks it fresh in your kitchen — all you do is enjoy the experience.
Special Event Catering:
Graduations. Birthday parties. Baby showers. Juneteenth celebrations. Game nights. Whatever the occasion — we create a custom menu and experience that fits your event perfectly. Drop-off or fully staffed.
The Story Behind the Food
It started with a Match.com connection and a shared love of food.
In 2020, when COVID kept families apart, Chef Jason and Erica London started cooking Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for people who couldn't make it home. That's where The Chef and The Baker blossomed.
Chef Jason brings formal culinary training from Kendall College and 10+ years creating menus for corporate clients and private events. Erica brings 20+ years in the food industry, a talent for hospitality, and the baking skills that keep everyone coming back for more.
Together — and now married — their mission is simple: make you feel loved through every single bite.
Come Find Us In Chicago:
Can't wait for your next catered event?
Find us every Sunday at the Water Tower Place Indoor Farmers Market — 4th Floor, 12pm–4pm through March 29th. Come try our signature mac & cheese bowls, fresh-baked cookies, and rosemary lemonade before you book us for your next event. Free validated parking. Just show up hungry!
You can also come see us at the Edgewater Indoor Market at Broadway Armory on Saturday 3/14 from 10am to 2pm. Free Admission & Open to the Public!
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WGN Daytime Chicago Segment – Mac & Cheese + Dessert Highlights
In this WGN Daytime Chicago appearance, Chef Jason demos our signature herb-infused mac & cheese — the same creamy, flavorful favorite we serve hot at local Chicago farmers markets. We also spotlight our handcrafted desserts, including our Salted Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats and Chocolate Chip & Pecan Cookies.
Want to try them yourself? Visit us at a farmers market or book us for your next private or corporate event!
Watch the segment and let us know what you think!
Featured Product
We have launched a new seasoning called “Everything is Everything” which can be used on, well - everything! This curated spice blend is Chef Jason’s specialty that will add a depth of flavor to your food. For next-level flavor, simply sprinkle on steak, vegetables, chicken, fish, eggs, soups and in your favorite Italian foods before cooking.
This blend is salt-free so that you can control the amount of salt that you want to add to your food.
Ingredients: Rosemary, Sage, Marjoram, Thyme
Private Events:
This video will give you a taste of what to expect from The Chef & The Baker. Press Play!
The Chef and The Baker is a Black owned catering company proudly serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas including the Loop, River North, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, South Loop, Evanston, and Oak Park. Services include corporate catering, private dinner parties, special event catering, in-home private chef services, and drop-off catering across Chicago.