Paramount Events

12/19/2025

Planning a Chicago wedding comes with beautiful possibilities and real financial considerations. With the average Chicago wedding starting around $250 per guest, many couples are surprised by how quickly costs add up, especially when catering, rentals, and service enter the conversation later in the planning process.

In our latest blog, Understanding Wedding Costs in Chicago and Why Choosing Your Caterer Early Matters, we break down what truly goes into a wedding budget, why catering often represents more than half of the total investment, and how understanding these details early helps couples plan with clarity and confidence.

This isn’t about prioritizing one vendor over another. It’s about seeing the full picture so every decision supports both the vision and the guest experience.

If you’re planning a Chicago wedding or working closely with couples navigating these choices, this guide offers helpful context and insight. Read the full blog at the link here:

https://paramounteventschicago.com/wedding-costs-in-chicago-2026/

Throw the most memorable gathering this year with these 10 tips for hosting a holiday party from Paramount Events

11/11/2025

Large-scale events have the power to bring people together, but they also have the potential to create a tremendous amount of waste. At Paramount Events, we see that as an opportunity to do better.

At a recent event hosting over 2,300 guests, sustainability remained front and center in every detail. Through careful planning and meaningful partnerships, our team ensured that what could’ve ended up as waste instead became a powerful act of giving.

💚 2.2k pounds of food donated
🍽️ 2.2k community members fed
💧 514k gallons of water saved
🌍 7k pounds of CO₂ diverted

That’s the ripple effect of a meal — extending far beyond the event itself and into the lives of Chicagoans who need it most.

Every event we produce is an opportunity to celebrate responsibly, support our community, and create impact that lasts long after the plates are cleared.

Read our blog post here: https://paramounteventschicago.com/sustainable-catering-company-in-chicago/

11/05/2025

Make this Thanksgiving effortless with Paramount Events.

Whether you're planning a corporate celebration, hosting Friendsgiving, or simply taking a well-deserved break from cooking, our chef-crafted Thanksgiving menu brings the season’s most comforting flavors straight to your table.

From scratch-made classics to modern favorites, every dish is prepared with care, using locally sourced ingredients that reflect the best of the Midwest. We handle the preparation and delivery, so you can focus on connecting, celebrating, and sharing gratitude.

✨ Let us take care of the feast while you enjoy what matters most.

Place your Thanksgiving catering order today here: https://paramounteventschicago.com/thanksgiving-catering-dropoff-2025/?utm_source=The+Paramount+Group&utm_campaign=42e4e03c27-Savor+%26+Share+-+November+Newsletter_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d8930341e8-42e4e03c27-1365132668&mc_cid=42e4e03c27&mc_eid=c70130bea4

10/27/2025

The difference is in the details, and for us, those details are green. 🌱

At Paramount Events, we believe extraordinary catering and sustainable practices go hand in hand. From the first ingredient to the final bite, every choice is made with purpose.

Here’s how we build sustainability into every event:
🌿 Sustainable Cooking Practices – preparing and serving food in ways that minimize environmental impact by reducing waste, conserving energy, and using resources efficiently
🌾 Sourcing Locally – partnering with Midwestern farms for the freshest flavors
🌱 Our On-Site Greenhouse – we use organic practices, hand-pick daily, rinse carefully, and store each ingredient at the ideal temperature to preserve flavor and simulate seasonal conditions year-round
♻️ Composting – diverting food scraps from landfills with Waste Not Compost
🍽️ Food Donations – partnering with Copia to turn surplus meals into support for our community
🧃 Recyclable and Compostable Disposables – making sure even single-use items have a planet-friendly end of life

It’s not just about serving great food. It’s about honoring the community and planet that make it possible! 🌎♻️❤️

10/20/2025

Seafood towers and love stories are the perfect pairing. 🦪✨ This tower was the showstopper of cocktail hour at a stunning wedding inside the The Art Institute of Chicago's Woman’s Board Grand Staircase.

10/17/2025

✨ Make your holiday party unforgettable. ✨
Because the best celebrations always start with incredible food. From a torched-to-order crème brûlée station and cozy hot chocolate bar to show-stopping seafood towers with caviar and lamb chop carving stations, these are the touches that take your event from festive to extraordinary.

Whether it’s an office soirée, gala, or intimate dinner party, let your menu be the moment everyone remembers! 🥂

10/14/2025

A timeless celebration at the Chicago History Museum. Alanna and Vid’s wedding was the perfect fall evening, full of love and classic beauty. A love story that felt effortlessly timeless. Every detail, from the glowing tables to the intimate dinner setting, felt like a dream. Congratulations Alanna and Vid! 🤍✨

10/10/2025

This is your sign to have a parmesan cheese wheel at your event. Every twirl of pasta, coated in fresh, melty cheese, is an instant guest favorite!

09/26/2025

✨ Behind the scenes at Chicago Gourmet ✨ Meet our incredible team who brings the magic to life year after year. From first-timers to seasoned pros, each one helps make one of the country’s most iconic food festivals unforgettable.

A huge thank you to our amazing, hard-working staff who make Chicago Gourmet possible, your dedication and talent shine through every detail.

Cheers to another amazing weekend celebrating Chicago’s culinary scene!

09/23/2025

✨Can’t take our eyes off this wedding✨ A dreamy night at the Chicago Illuminating Company with stunning draping, romantic details, and a celebration that felt like the most beautiful intimate dinner party. 💍

09/18/2025

This seafood tower is the ultimate centerpiece for any celebration! ✨