Chef Pat & Co

Chef Pat & Co Based in Chicagoland, Chef Pat & Co is owned by the father-daughter duo of Patrick and Kayla Jane McLaughlin. So are we. Reach out today.

In-home dinner parties, custom cooking lessons, catered events, and beyond, brought to you by the professional, experience, and flavor of Chef Pat’s 40 years in the kitchen. Leave KJ to the booking and Pat to the cooking - and rest assured your event will be executed flawlessly. Imagine in-home dinner parties, custom cooking lessons, catered events, and beyond, brought to you by the professional,

experience, and flavor of Chef Pat’s 40 years in the kitchen. Enjoy his culinary creations in the familiarity of your home, or any venue. Chef’s friendliness, and ability to fully engage an audience as if they were his own family is just an added bonus. Just send us a date, address, and perhaps a head count - we’ll take care of the rest. From product to preparation to plating, Chef Pat & Co does it all. Ready to host one of the most memorable and unique, culinary experiences in Chicago? Let us give you a taste of what we can do.

📣 Calling all brides and grooms, maids of honor and best men! We love celebrating bachelorette and bachelor parties  - t...
06/06/2025

📣 Calling all brides and grooms, maids of honor and best men! We love celebrating bachelorette and bachelor parties - the perfect way to enjoy an outstanding meal without having to risk someone getting lost at a bar. This bride learned how to prepare a portion from a whole salmon - and this groom had a rabbit gnocchi dish to pair with his bourbon tasting menu. 💍 ❤️

Imagine this for dinner, in the comfort of your home, without needing to do dishes after…
06/02/2025

Imagine this for dinner, in the comfort of your home, without needing to do dishes after…

Duck 🦆 Pierogi or Lump Crab 🦀 Cake?
05/29/2025

Duck 🦆 Pierogi or Lump Crab 🦀 Cake?

Our gnocchi is made from scratch the same day as your event 🥔
05/25/2025

Our gnocchi is made from scratch the same day as your event 🥔

We source all of our meat and seafood from the same sources as the finest restaurants, and pick up within a day of servi...
05/19/2025

We source all of our meat and seafood from the same sources as the finest restaurants, and pick up within a day of serving, to guarantee you the best product available in Chicagoland - like this ahi tuna and king crab atop a seared crispy rice with a garnish by

Miso-Glazed Cauliflower, followed by Roasted Zucchini, and Herb Sweet Potatoes for a Mother’s Day dinner buffet 💐
05/14/2025

Miso-Glazed Cauliflower, followed by Roasted Zucchini, and Herb Sweet Potatoes for a Mother’s Day dinner buffet 💐

One of our most popular desserts lately - The Banana Foster Waffle 🧇 📸 .jpg
05/08/2025

One of our most popular desserts lately - The Banana Foster Waffle 🧇
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BBQ Pulled Chicken on Homemade Cheddar Biscuits 🐔
05/05/2025

BBQ Pulled Chicken on Homemade Cheddar Biscuits 🐔

Chef Pat doing Chef Pat things 🍽️
04/29/2025

Chef Pat doing Chef Pat things 🍽️

Please join us in wishing Chef Pat a very happy 60th birthday! He’s built a career on providing the best celebrations fo...
04/26/2025

Please join us in wishing Chef Pat a very happy 60th birthday! He’s built a career on providing the best celebrations for friends, family, and all of our wonderful guests - so today we celebrate him! (With two events)

Is this what everyone meant by 4-20?
04/22/2025

Is this what everyone meant by 4-20?

From land to sea…
04/14/2025

From land to sea…

Happy birthday to us‼️ On this day 3 years ago, the state issued our EIN (yay taxes). Hundreds of events served and cele...
04/08/2025

Happy birthday to us‼️ On this day 3 years ago, the state issued our EIN (yay taxes). Hundreds of events served and celebrated, thousands fed all over Chicagoland, and endless visits from neighbors for leftovers. We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for our guests graciously welcoming us into their homes. Cheers 🥂

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A sweet and spicy grilled shrimp appetizer featuring yakisoba noodles, an Asian-inspired broth, and a touch of cilantro....
04/01/2025

A sweet and spicy grilled shrimp appetizer featuring yakisoba noodles, an Asian-inspired broth, and a touch of cilantro. Chef Pat caught the shrimp himself right here in Lake Michigan. April Fools.

Why have only one dessert when you can have two?
03/31/2025

Why have only one dessert when you can have two?

Our friends from under the sea getting ready for dinner service…
03/25/2025

Our friends from under the sea getting ready for dinner service…

Hoping we did NOLA justice with our Mardi Gras spread! 🦞
03/24/2025

Hoping we did NOLA justice with our Mardi Gras spread! 🦞

Just going to leave this here…😍
03/18/2025

Just going to leave this here…😍

On what could be a sunny and warm day, this is your reminder to consider us for your summer parties, events, birthdays, ...
03/14/2025

On what could be a sunny and warm day, this is your reminder to consider us for your summer parties, events, birthdays, showers, and more! We would love to celebrate with you, but book fast - we’re almost full for April/May and dates are filling up through August. We can’t wait to create memories and meals with you and yours ☀️

Not-so-classic Tiramisu ☕️ with homemade lady fingers, mascarpone cream, chocolate curls, and edible flowers.
03/11/2025

Not-so-classic Tiramisu ☕️ with homemade lady fingers, mascarpone cream, chocolate curls, and edible flowers.

It’s not squash season nor hunting season but we’re still plating Venison with Sweet Potato (and Mole, Elderberry, Kale)
03/05/2025

It’s not squash season nor hunting season but we’re still plating Venison with Sweet Potato (and Mole, Elderberry, Kale)

You would never guess a dessert like this accommodated a few different allergies. Every menu is custom to create the per...
03/03/2025

You would never guess a dessert like this accommodated a few different allergies. Every menu is custom to create the personalized experience, but also to guarantee everyone can safely enjoy an incredible meal.

For our Chicagoland friends - This year, Little Chef has the privilege of running the Boston Marathon for Team IMPACT Me...
02/26/2025

For our Chicagoland friends - This year, Little Chef has the privilege of running the Boston Marathon for Team IMPACT Melanoma. In efforts to hit the fundraising goal of $15,000 - we want to offer one lucky winner the chance to enjoy an incredible Chef Pat & Co evening by hosting a delicious dinner, with a personalized menu, in the comfort and peace of one's own home, surrounded by 5 of their friends and/or family. AND no need to do dishes after! Thank you in advance for your support.

More information about the raffle: https://www.chefpatandco.com/win-a-chef-pat-co-private-dinner

Donations: https://www.givengain.com/project/kayla-jane-raising-funds-for-impact-melanoma-87931

Chef Pat & Co is one of Chicagoland's Premier Catering companies! After being established in April 2022, Chef Pat has brought his talent, hospitality, and 40 years of culinary experience to over 325 events. They've catered for groups of 2 to 200+. Chef Pat & Co has traveled across the states, worked with highly-reputable companies, and prepared thousands of unique dishes. They've received over 100 5-Star Reviews on Google. With each and every event, Chef and Little Chef treat the guests as their own family. Thank you in advance for considering welcoming Chef Pat & Co into your home.

Artificial Intelligence can’t prepare a meal like we can (yet) - but we do love this summary of over 100 5-star Google r...
02/26/2025

Artificial Intelligence can’t prepare a meal like we can (yet) - but we do love this summary of over 100 5-star Google reviews!

Casual Monday snack when Chef plays with leftovers…
02/24/2025

Casual Monday snack when Chef plays with leftovers…

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