Catering
Good food. Great company. Zero stress.
Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, feeding a crowd at the office, or throwing the best backyard party of the year, The Fat Shallot Catering brings the same bold flavors and friendly energy you love from our restaurants and food trucks—right to your event.
We offer two flexible styles of service:
Food Truck Catering
Our iconic red truck rolls in, cooks fresh on-site, and serves your guests piping-hot sandwiches, passed appetizers, sides, and drinks. Perfect for weddings, outdoor events, and parties.
Drop-Off Catering
Our team delivers everything ready to serve: trays of sandwiches, salads, slaw, and desserts. Perfect for offices, meetings, and celebrations that need seamless setup and cleanup.
No matter how you choose to serve, we’ll make sure your guests leave happy—and full.
Food Truck Catering
The one that started it all — our original Chicago food truck is still rolling strong. Find us at festivals, offices, and neighborhoods across the city each week. Planning a party, meeting,or event? Bring the Shallot to you with our Chicago catering options. From boxed lunches to buffet-style setups, we make feeding a crowd easy.
- Voted Best Food Truck in Illinois: Named #1 by MSN.
- Voted Best Food Truck in Chicago: Awarded by the Chicago Reader.
- Voted Must-Try Truck: Featured by the Chicago Tribune.
- Television Features: Appeared on The Food Network and on Chicago’s Best: Food Truck Friday.
- Positive Press: Featured in publications like Infatuation, Chicago Magazine and The Daily
Bring the party to you with our fully staffed food truck, serving up fresh, made-to-order sandwiches and sides your guests will love. Perfect for corporate events, weddings, school functions, neighborhood parties, and everything in between, our food truck catering keeps things easy, fun, and delicious.
Choose Your Package:
Full Meal
$16.95 per person
Each guest receives one full-sized sandwich and one side.
Host pre-selects 3 sandwich options and 1–2 sides.
Add an extra side for $3 per person.
This option is great for lunch or dinner events where you want a satisfying, complete meal for everyone.
Unlimited Package
$25.95 per person
Our most popular option for foodies, hungry crowds and longer events.
Includes 3 slider options and 2 sides
Guests may enjoy as many sliders and sides as they’d like during a 2-hour service window.
Host pre-selects menu options
Perfect for celebrations, happy hours, and events where guests want to sample a little bit of everything.
Snack Package
$12.95 per person
A lighter option that’s ideal for open houses, afternoon events, or add-on catering.
Each guest receives one slider and one side
Host pre-selects 3 slider options and 1–2 sides
Add an extra side for $3 per person
Good to Know
Our team handles all on-site cooking and service
Menu selections are finalized in advance to keep service fast and smooth
Minimum guest counts and travel fees may apply depending on location
Events & Drop-Off Catering
Looking for an easy catering option without the truck? Our drop-off catering is a flexible, crowd-pleasing solution for events of all sizes.
Choose from boxed lunches to buffet-style service, featuring our signature sandwiches, fresh salads, sides, and beverages. We’ll deliver everything ready to serve, making it simple to feed your group without sacrificing flavor. We also pride ourselves on being able to accommodate all diets including vegan, vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free plus more.
Our catering is perfect for office lunches, meetings, celebrations, and casual gatherings—drop-off catering brings The Fat Shallot to you, no setup required.
