Heartfelt Catering, Chicago IL
Cecelia Hamilton from Heartfelt Catering

Cecelia Hamilton

Heartfelt Catering

About Us

Heartfelt Catering is a heart-centered business where fresh, simple and soulful are our key ingredients for creating memorable dining experiences. Our dishes are made from scratch with fresh and natural foods and prepared so that they are lower in fat and sodium. We are a full service catering company offering drop-off to sit down meal services including decor and bar service upon request. We look forward to creating a memorable food experience for your next event.

Everything from our dishes to our signature sauces are made from scratch and with only the freshest, natural and quality ingredients — you’ll get a taste of our Southern-roots with every bite. We specialize in healthy cuisine and we offer a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. The Heartfelt Catering experience is uniquely different and we pride ourselves in outstanding service whether in your home, office or event venue.

How We Got Started

Years of entertaining in my home led me to Culinary School where I received an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. After 20 years in Corporate, I left it to start my catering business where love, passion joy and care go into creating memorable experiences for our clients and their guests. My business has grown through referrals and repeat clients, so I'm looking forward to being connected in Alignable.

Products & Services
We provide an environment for small, intimate cooking parties from 10-20 people. Our Cooking Parties offer dinner or hors d’oeuvre packages from wh...
Recommendations Given (5)
"Incredible variety of entertainment for your corporate and social events. A class act!"
"Sunita makes amazing raw foods, and they are beautifully displayed. "
Recent Activity

Cecelia from Heartfelt Catering Answered this on April 15, 2019
We have both clients but mostly women contact us for purchasing catering (more) We have both clients but mostly women contact us for purchasing catering

Cecelia from Heartfelt Catering Answered this on February 19, 2019
Understanding customer needs, responding to their needs, responding to their requests within a reasonable amount of time 24-48 hours, and setting expectations of what they can receive from your business. (more) Understanding customer needs, responding to their needs, responding to their requests within a reasonable amount of time 24-48 hours, and setting expectations of what they can receive from your business.

Cecelia from Heartfelt Catering Answered this on November 09, 2018
Yes, we remember to say please and thank you. We often sent a thank you note to clients after an event. We also use that time to request additional business and referrals.  (more) Yes, we remember to say please and thank you. We often sent a thank you note to clients after an event. We also use that time to request additional business and referrals. 

Cecelia from Heartfelt Catering Answered this on December 04, 2017
Hi Dorothy, Delivery and set up is used when the expectation is the caterer will set up the hot food in chafing dishes, fire up the sterno, unwrap the food (hot or cold), and set up the serving plates, cutlery, etc. If your pricing includes supplying the chafing rack you can or you can charge... (more) Hi Dorothy, Delivery and set up is used when the expectation is the caterer will set up the hot food in chafing dishes, fire up the sterno, unwrap the food (hot or cold), and set up the serving plates, cutlery, etc. If your pricing includes supplying the chafing rack you can or you can charge a few dollars for the chafing holder, water pan and stereos. Cecelia

Cecelia from Heartfelt Catering Answered this on August 14, 2017
Chaz, it's a great idea. There are clients who like to have parties in their home and want a personal experience with a chef/caterer. Starting out with 20 people is also a good starting point, especially if you're new to the industry. After you get established you can also think about expanding... (more) Chaz, it's a great idea. There are clients who like to have parties in their home and want a personal experience with a chef/caterer. Starting out with 20 people is also a good starting point, especially if you're new to the industry. After you get established you can also think about expanding your menu options.
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