An FAQ list to answer basic questions.

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1. When should we get started?

We recommend that you book your caterer soon after you have locked in your venue.

Fitoor is a premier catering service.   We undertake a select few events, and depending on the availability, we usually get sold out in the summer months.

Even if you don’t have your venue locked in, we can help you find a perfect venue.

2. How do I get in touch with you?

The best way to do this is to call us or send a gentle note introducing yourself.  At that time, we will schedule a consultation with you.

We will work with you from the start and guide you in all aspects of catering, such as menu design, place setting, presentation, and other logistics.

4. How much does it cost?

The cost of an event or catering usually depends on menu selection, level of presentation of food, and other design and logistical services requested.  Please email for a personalized quote.

5. What type of staffing and equipment do you have?

Fitoor Catering has a team of 17 chefs and sous chefs.  Each regional team has its own chefs and kitchen help.

Front-of-the-house staff includes event producers and managers, a full team of servers, BASSETT-certified bartenders, housemen, captains, food runners, and handlers, and a team of support staff.

All our staff is certified in health and sanitation by the State of Illinois.

Equipment:

We own and operate our own trucks.    We also own premium chaffing equipment, a collection of fine china, a collection of silverware, glassware, barware, hot boxes, holding cabinets, ovens, steamers, BBQ grills, tandoors, dosa grills, juicers,  and state-of-the-art catering and display equipment.

5. Do you offer Kosher and Halal meal choices?

Absolutely!     100% certified Zabiha Halal or CRC Kosher is available.

6. Are you fully licensed and insured?

Fitoor Catering is fully licensed to cater events in Chicago, its suburbs, and the State of Illinois.   We are licensed to cater in Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, and Pennsylvania.

7. How does the tasting work?

Please call us to discuss tasting policies.

8. Besides food, what other services do you provide?

  • Amazing food
  • Servers and all other staffing
  • Bar and Bartending services
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Linen
  • Props
  • Live stations and counters
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Set up and tear down
  • Much more that is required for a total event production

9. Which cuisines do you offer?

  • Italian
  • American
  • Mexican
  • Mediterranean
  • Chinese
  • Indo Chinese Fusion
  • Pakistani
  • Indian (from our sister company)
  • Global Fusion

Inquire for other global cuisines

10. How many staff members do you have?

Fitoor Catering has approximately 40 servers, captains, and other staff that work hard, and deliver beautiful events for our clients.

11. What does "Fitoor' mean?

Fitoor is a Hindi and Urdu word that means  ‘passion’ or ‘obsession.’

11. Can you accommodate dietary restrictions and special meal requests

Yes, FC will accommodate all special meal requests.   We take good care of allergen concerns.

11. What are presentation choice?

For FC, the food is an art.   We offer presentation levels from simple and traditional to modern.   We can fabricate custom presentation pieces to bring your vision to life.

11. What will the staff wear?

FC staff will wear black bistro attire.

We can change the attire based on your event theme or just with a special request.

11. What will be the scope of your work?

FC will generally handle all aspects of your event.

Set up, room flip, tear down, and clean up.   We will discuss all these topics during our consultation.

11. Can you provide decor?`

Yes, we absolutely can.

11. Can you provide things like photogs, DJs, and a wedding cake?

DJ:   Yes

Photo and Video:   Yes, we have specialists on our team.

Officiants: Yes

Cake:  We do not bake cakes.  We are happy to provide referrals for some fine bakers in Chicgao.