Deb's Catering

04/06/2026

Happy Easter from our family to yours! We celebrate the hope and joy of this season — Jesus gave His life for us!

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” – Matthew 28:6

03/19/2026

We Are So Grateful… THANK YOU!

Because of your incredible support, Deb’s Catering has been voted BEST CATERING in the People’s Choice Awards!

This honor means more to our family than words can express — especially during a season when we’ve missed being in the kitchen, serving your celebrations, gatherings, and special moments.

Your votes, prayers, encouragement, and kindness have truly lifted us up as we continue rebuilding after the recent fire! We're beyond thankful for the love this community continues to show our family and our business.

We are hopeful to be back catering in August (🤞), and we cannot wait to cook for you again soon. From the bottom of our hearts…Thank you.

❤️ The Deb’s Catering Family

02/28/2026

Have you voted yet? Today's your last chance to vote for Deb's Catering for BEST CHICKEN & BEST CATERING! Click here: https://bit.ly/VoteForDebsCatering and cast your vote.

THANK YOU for your continued love and support as we ramp back up after our tragic fire. We can't wait to begin serving you as you celebrate the special moments in your lives!

02/14/2026

Thanks for showing us some ❤ by nominating us for BEST CATERING and BEST CHICKEN!

Voting is open through Feb. 28, and we'd appreciate your votes in this final stage of the People's Choice awards. https://effinghamdailynews.secondstreetapp.com/2026-Peoples-Choice-/gallery?group=534737

We look forward to serving you again soon! Your continued love, prayers, and encouragement have meant more to our family than we can express.

❤️ The Deb’s Catering & Giving Plate Family

01/16/2026

To say these past months have been difficult for our family, is an understatement. We’ve truly missed being being in our kitchen, serving meals, and celebrating life’s moments alongside our customers. While we’re currently unable to cater, we are hopeful to be back serving you in mid-2026, if all goes well.

In the meantime, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support in this year’s People’s Choice Awards. Please consider nominating Deb’s Catering for Best Catering & Best Chicken. You can nominate all your favorites at www.effinghamdailynews.com/peopleschoice

Your continued love, prayers, and support have meant more to our family than we can express. Thank you for standing with us during this season — we look forward to cooking for you again soon!

❤️ The Deb’s Catering Family

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01/10/2026

We’d greatly appreciate your nomination for BEST CATERING AND BEST FRIED CHICKEN!
Thank you!

People's Choice Nomination period has begun! Make sure your favorite businesses, personalities, places and products appear on the People's Choice Voting ballot by nominating your favorites now! Top 5 nominees in each category will go on to our Voting ballot in February. Deadline for nominations is end of day Saturday January 17. Link is effinghamdailynews.com/peopleschoice
Any questions, contact Jody Hardiek at (217)347-7155.

12/25/2025

This Christmas season, we find ourselves reflecting on just how blessed we are —especially by the love and support of our community. After the fire, we’ve missed celebrating life’s special moments with you through Deb’s Catering.

To our customers, friends, and community: thank you for the prayers, encouragement, and understanding you’ve shown the Schultz family during these past months. It has meant more to us than words can express.

We look forward to rebuilding and returning to serve your weddings, reunions, celebrations, and gatherings when we’re able to operate fully again in 2026.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a hopeful New Year!
~ The Schultz Family & Deb’s Catering Team

11/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us. We miss catering your special events but we promise, we will be back. 💕

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us during this difficult time. We are missing our business and our customers more than you know. We can’t thank you enough for all the love and we promise we will be back. ❤️

10/20/2025

A heartbreaking night for our family .....

10/08/2025

Thank you to Bonutti Clinic for choosing Deb’s Catering & The Giving Plate for your event. This appetizer spread was perfect for their art show. Have an upcoming event that you want to make extra special? Contact us for all your catering needs. 

09/22/2025

Come join our team

Our busy season is fast approaching! We are searching for a daytime dishwasher for 3 days a week. Please reach out through Facebook or stop by our facility for more information!