Chicago & Suburbs · Est. 1944
From boardroom briefings to band trips, from ER staging areas to wedding brunches — we deliver fresh, crowd-pleasing meals that arrive exactly when you need them.
What We Do
Whether you're feeding 12 executives or 1,200 first responders, our operation is built to deliver without drama.
Boardroom lunches, team meetings, all-hands events, and client entertainment. Individually boxed or full buffet setup — we adapt to your schedule, your headcount, and your office policies.
Get a corporate quotePTA fundraisers, band trips, sports teams, and field day events. Nut-aware menus, individual packaging, and easy headcount management. One call, one invoice, every kid fed.
Plan a school orderWeddings, baby showers, graduation parties, and holiday gatherings. Premium drop-off delivery or full-service staffed packages. A menu that reflects the moment, not a generic spread.
Plan your eventWhen a crisis mobilizes hundreds of personnel, food can't be an afterthought. We supply high-volume, rapid-deployment meals to first responders, disaster relief teams, and city operations.
Contact for rapid deploymentThe Process
We've built the operation so you don't have to think about it. Here's what happens after you reach out.
Browse our menu packages or tell us exactly what you need. We'll match your headcount, budget, dietary requirements, and delivery window. Most quotes are returned within 48 hours.
Hot or chilled, drop-off or staffed — we arrive on your timeline with every box labeled, every platter arranged, and every serving utensil in place. No chasing a driver. No scrambling at noon.
Your only job is to eat. If you chose full-service, our team cleans up and hauls everything out. You'll get a follow-up from us to confirm everything went smoothly — and a quote ready for next time.
Client Reviews
"We've used Chicago Box Lunch Co. for every quarterly all-hands at our River North office. 180 people, mixed dietary needs, 11 AM delivery every time. They haven't missed once in three years."
"Our 6th grade field trip to the Field Museum feeds 220 students. I was dreading the logistics until I found Connie's. Individual labeled bags, nut-free certified, and the kids actually ate everything. A miracle."
"Concert weekend, 340 band students, four competition stops, and zero refrigeration on the bus. Their tour packs were exactly what we needed — and frankly the best catering our program has ever had."
Trusted by organizations across Chicagoland
About Us
Chicago Box Lunch Company is a division of Connie's Family Restaurant — a Berwyn institution built on the belief that good food, served with care, changes a room. We took that belief out of the dining room and into offices, gyms, school buses, and staging areas across the metro.
Every box that leaves our kitchen is packed with the same attention that goes into a plated dinner at Connie's. We just happen to work at scale.
Work With UsFAQ
Box lunch minimum is 10 people. Buffet-style catering starts at 20 guests. Emergency response orders have no minimum — we scale to what you need.
Standard orders: 72 hours minimum. Large events (200+): 1 week preferred. Emergency response: we do our best on 4+ hours. Always ask — we push hard for last-minute orders.
Yes. We offer vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, and nut-aware options. Severe allergy orders are handled separately. Please disclose all allergies when requesting your quote.
Drop-off includes labeled packaging, serving utensils, napkins, and condiments. Full-service adds setup, staffing, chafing equipment, and breakdown. Delivery fee varies by zone.
Chicago proper plus Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Will, and McHenry counties. For locations beyond 40 miles, contact us directly — we often make it work.
Absolutely. Mixed orders are our norm. Each box can be individually labeled by name or dietary need — just submit your list and we'll sort it. No extra charge for variety.
Get a Quote
No generic packages pushed on you. Tell us what you've got — headcount, date, dietary needs, budget range — and we'll come back with a real proposal within 48 hours.
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Catering@Chicagoboxlunch.com
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