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Build Your Own Mac & Cheese Bar: A Fall Catering Favorite

  • Catering, Drop Off Catering, Paramount Events, Seasonality
Make fall gatherings easy with Paramount Events’ Build Your Own Mac & Cheese Bar, featuring creamy mac and cheese with a seasonal assortment of proteins, toppings and sides for $23 per person.
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November Drop Off for Thanksgiving

  • Drop Off Catering, Holiday, Paramount Events, Seasonality
Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your loved ones this season with our Thanksgiving dinner menu.
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Collage of catered food and drinks at Chicago events including oysters and seafood displays passed appetizers martinis cocktails roasted lamb carved ham and a tower of desserts. Chefs and servers prepare and present dishes while guests enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

Planning a Corporate Holiday Party in Chicago: Venues, Catering & Ideas

  • Drop Off Catering, Full Service Catering, Holiday, Hybrid, Paramount Events, Venues
Planning a corporate holiday party in Chicago? Whether you’re transforming your office for the occasion or taking the team off-site, the right food, setting, and guest experience can make all the difference. Explore planning tips, catering ideas, and some of our favorite Chicago venues for a memorable company holiday celebration.
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Collage of catered food and drinks at Chicago events including oysters and seafood displays passed appetizers martinis cocktails roasted lamb carved ham and a tower of desserts. Chefs and servers prepare and present dishes while guests enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
a collage of paramount events 2025 Oktoberfest specials dropoff menu items, including brautwursts, Sweet and Sour Braised Red Cabbage, and Cucumber Salad with Yogurt, lemon and dill

Oktoberfest Drop Off Specials

  • Drop Off Catering, Paramount Events, Seasonality
Paramount Events’ Drop-Off Specials bring all the German Oktoberfest fun right to your door — we handle delivery and setup, so all you have to do is gather your group, lift your stein, and shout Prost!
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a collage of paramount events 2025 Oktoberfest specials dropoff menu items, including brautwursts, Sweet and Sour Braised Red Cabbage, and Cucumber Salad with Yogurt, lemon and dill
Newlyweds laugh as the groom lifts the bride during their reception beneath hanging disco balls greenery and string lights. Guests watch from both sides of the dance floor during the joyful 2027 Chicago wedding celebration.

Planning a 2027 Wedding in Chicago? What to Prioritize and When

  • Full Service Catering, Paramount Events, Weddings
The top 2026 fall and winter wedding trends are personal, expressive and centered on the guest experience. Explore the menus, colors and thoughtful details shaping celebrations this season.
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Newlyweds laugh as the groom lifts the bride during their reception beneath hanging disco balls greenery and string lights. Guests watch from both sides of the dance floor during the joyful 2027 Chicago wedding celebration.
Wedding guests raise champagne glasses for a toast around a candlelit reception table decorated with lush floral centerpieces. The warm lighting captures the inviting atmosphere of a fall or winter wedding celebration.

2026 Fall and Winter Wedding Trends to Know

  • Full Service Catering, Paramount Events, Weddings
The top 2026 fall and winter wedding trends are personal, expressive and centered on the guest experience. Explore the menus, colors and thoughtful details shaping celebrations this season.
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Wedding guests raise champagne glasses for a toast around a candlelit reception table decorated with lush floral centerpieces. The warm lighting captures the inviting atmosphere of a fall or winter wedding celebration.
Collage showcasing gala catering with chefs plating dishes, elegantly presented entrées and hors d'oeuvres, servers delivering meals, cocktails, and guests enjoying a formal fundraising dinner.

Planning a Fundraising Gala in Chicago: A Complete Guide to Venues, Catering & Guest Experience

  • Catering, Full Service Catering, Luxury Catering, Paramount Events, Party Planning
Whether you're organizing your first nonprofit gala or preparing for an annual fundraising event, this guide walks through the essential steps for planning a memorable gala in Chicago, including venue selection, catering, guest experience, timelines, and more.
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Collage showcasing gala catering with chefs plating dishes, elegantly presented entrées and hors d'oeuvres, servers delivering meals, cocktails, and guests enjoying a formal fundraising dinner.
A collection of photographs from Alex and Carlton's wedding day showcases portraits, the museum ceremony, elegant reception décor, signature cocktails, and the stunning architecture of the Art Institute of Chicago. The collage captures the creative details and sophisticated atmosphere of this luxury Chicago museum wedding.

An Art-Inspired Wedding at the Art Institute of Chicago | Wedding Recap

  • Full Service Catering, Paramount Events, Venues, Weddings
Alex and Carlton’s Art Institute of Chicago wedding transformed the museum into an immersive celebration filled with sculptural design, artfully presented cuisine and thoughtful details.
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A collection of photographs from Alex and Carlton's wedding day showcases portraits, the museum ceremony, elegant reception décor, signature cocktails, and the stunning architecture of the Art Institute of Chicago. The collage captures the creative details and sophisticated atmosphere of this luxury Chicago museum wedding.
Guests enjoying an elegant corporate holiday party catered by Paramount Events in Chicago.

Chicago Holiday Party Catering: Why Now Is the Best Time to Start Planning

  • Catering, Drop Off Catering, Full Service Catering, Party Planning
The holiday season may feel far away, but now is the ideal time to start planning. Discover why booking your Chicago holiday party early helps secure the best venues, catering, and experiences for a memorable celebration.
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Guests enjoying an elegant corporate holiday party catered by Paramount Events in Chicago.
Aerial view of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago surrounded by landscaped gardens, walking paths, and a large pond on a clear sunny day. The museum tower rises above Jackson Park with the Chicago skyline visible in the distance, highlighting the scale of the campus and its connection to the surrounding parkland.

Creating Meaningful Connections Through Food & Hospitality at the Obama Presidential Center 

  • Catering, Events, Full Service Catering, Luxury Catering, Paramount Events, Party Planning
Discover how thoughtful catering and hospitality help create meaningful connections at the Obama Presidential Center. Learn how Paramount Events brings people together through curated menus, exceptional service, and memorable event experiences in one of Chicago's most inspiring venues.
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Aerial view of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago surrounded by landscaped gardens, walking paths, and a large pond on a clear sunny day. The museum tower rises above Jackson Park with the Chicago skyline visible in the distance, highlighting the scale of the campus and its connection to the surrounding parkland.

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