My parents, Faye and Ted, started the company when I was 10 years old. My dad who was a salesman for C & K Distributors, which sold Old Style Beer, was making a sales call at one of his clients. While he was in the office he overheard the owner making arrangements to sponsor a music concert. He overheard him saying he needed a caterer, and dad yelled "I'll do it."
He looked at him and said "do you know what you are doing Ted?" Dad said "of course, done it many times." We really didn't know what to do; we actually hired another caterer to do it for us for the next three months. Eventually, we learned and started on our own. As business grew my parents decided they wanted to do this catering thing full time.
He looked at him and said "do you know what you are doing Ted?" Dad said "of course, done it many times." We really didn't know what to do; we actually hired another caterer to do it for us for the next three months. Eventually, we learned and started on our own. As business grew my parents decided they wanted to do this catering thing full time.
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With unparalled passion to details, our co-founder is the eye behind everything. You will not find anyone who is as dedicated to making your event right as Faye. She always asks the pertinant questions that often overlooked that ensure your event to be a total sucess. She embodies each and every event as if it were her own.
I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how fantastic our staff Meet and Greet was recently. We ordered food for the occasion from Fanfares and it was delicious. The staff was really impressed. Not only was the food delicious, but Charisse took the initiative to look up our school colors to use for table linens.
If you are concerned that we may not be capable of catering your event. We invite you to look at our current clientele. We've been in business for over 30 years and have catered almost every type of event imaginable. Talk with us and you will see our expertise will show and make you feel confident in hiring Fanfares.
As a fairly new employee of Advocate Trinity, I have faced many challenges get adjusted to patient services. And when I was handed the responsibility of catering functions and the Doctor's Lounge food, I started to feel a little overwhelmed. Once I got acclimated, the one area that I knew that I could rely on is ordering food from Fanfare.
Rarely have I felt the need to write to a company from whom I have purchased services. I feel compelled to write you because of the fantastic service your company provides and the weight you have lifted off my shoulders.
As you know from our conversation when I first retained your services, I am an attorney in New York and my schedule and other professional commitments do not allow me the significant time I would need to personally arrange the comprehensive service you offer.My Father is an 81-year-old who lives alone but is finding it difficult to maintain the independence which he fiercely protects.
As you know from our conversation when I first retained your services, I am an attorney in New York and my schedule and other professional commitments do not allow me the significant time I would need to personally arrange the comprehensive service you offer.My Father is an 81-year-old who lives alone but is finding it difficult to maintain the independence which he fiercely protects.
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Benee Smith
Nov 23, 2020
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Tressa Jones
Dec 31, 2018
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Fanfare provided the best service for us during a 2 day event. The food was great and the service was outstanding. Everything from the presentation to beautiful linens and set up to the professional uniforms. The staff handled everything before we even asked. PS. The greens and herbs baked chicken tasted like it was from Big Mama's kitchen! Thanks Fanfare.
Jeanetta Shorter
Dec 31, 2017
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I have had the pleasure to work with Al Watson, owner of Fanfares Catering, for two high end events. I must say that I have been well pleased each time!! From the careful menu planning, to the hospitable support staff, to the wait technicians- it is always an enjoyable experience. The set up of the venue it approached with a creativity and flair that is tasteful and elegant. I appreciate how Al works with his staff! I've watched him allow them to initiate and execute their piece toward the execution of a class-act event. I would HIGHLY recommend you to hire them for your next event. I, personally
Jesse McGleughlin
Sep 28, 2016
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Hello! My name is Jesse and I am so impressed with Fanfare's catering. They provide fresh, excellent food for lunch meetings for over 35 people. At our last meeting in Chicago, several attendees asked where we had gotten the catering from and commented on how fresh and tasty the lasagna was! Moreover, the staff is incredibly professional and generous. They bring all the necessary materials to set up the lunch nicely so that I have nothing to worry about! I would recommend Fanfares to anyone looking for fresh catering and exceptional service!
Wendy L. Cunningham
Jul 01, 2016
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We contracted with Fanfares Catering for our 2016 Thanksgiving Day dinner for 13 people.
The food was very good, fresh, and delicious with a definite home cooked flavor. No one could have known that we had the entire dinner catered unless we told them. Every dish that made up the main course as well as the peach cobbler pie that we had for dessert was quite satisfying. Everyone was very happy with our meal.
The food was delivered about 24-hours before the date that we needed within the time frame as promised. Although they forgot to include our ham with our order, they brought it by the next
The food was very good, fresh, and delicious with a definite home cooked flavor. No one could have known that we had the entire dinner catered unless we told them. Every dish that made up the main course as well as the peach cobbler pie that we had for dessert was quite satisfying. Everyone was very happy with our meal.
The food was delivered about 24-hours before the date that we needed within the time frame as promised. Although they forgot to include our ham with our order, they brought it by the next
Amy Wb
Dec 01, 2015
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FRESH. FAST. INNOVATIVE. And they deliver on the south side!
The food is delicious. The staff is very friendly and are flexible and willing to answer questions about ordering. We've ordered from them twice now. The first order was for the New Year's Eve Gumbo. Authentic with fresh seafood!
Our second order was from the Fanfares spin-off "Bistro in a Bag". This is a series of meals delivered for the entire week. Refrigerate, heat and eat with 3 varieties to choose from: traditional fare (meat, poultry and seafood), vegetarian and vegan. We ordered traditional for my husband and vegetarian for
The food is delicious. The staff is very friendly and are flexible and willing to answer questions about ordering. We've ordered from them twice now. The first order was for the New Year's Eve Gumbo. Authentic with fresh seafood!
Our second order was from the Fanfares spin-off "Bistro in a Bag". This is a series of meals delivered for the entire week. Refrigerate, heat and eat with 3 varieties to choose from: traditional fare (meat, poultry and seafood), vegetarian and vegan. We ordered traditional for my husband and vegetarian for
Latasha Napper
Aug 31, 2015
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Fanfares Catering - Excellent! Bistro in a Bag - Awesome Sauce!
Bistro in a Bag makes my family work! As a working mom with 2 kids under 5 and a daily commute time of 3-4 hours, I needed to find a way to get decent meals on the table. I was looking for a heat and eat meal service that could provide healthy and tasty meals. I was too tired, too stretched, and too stressed at the end of the day. So, we all too often opted for a drive thru or a quick service restaurant (which was compromising my waistline). When I experienced Bistro in a Bag I could have kissed the owner! This literally makes our
Bistro in a Bag makes my family work! As a working mom with 2 kids under 5 and a daily commute time of 3-4 hours, I needed to find a way to get decent meals on the table. I was looking for a heat and eat meal service that could provide healthy and tasty meals. I was too tired, too stretched, and too stressed at the end of the day. So, we all too often opted for a drive thru or a quick service restaurant (which was compromising my waistline). When I experienced Bistro in a Bag I could have kissed the owner! This literally makes our
