Who We Are

Charles, Chicken and Catering is a mobile catering team based in Chicago that travels to your location so you can stay focused on your guests. We prepare food fresh, either on-site the day of your event or in advance when that works better for your timeline, and we build every menu around what you actually want to serve. Whether you are planning something small and personal or feeding a crowd, we cater for anywhere from 1 to 1,000 guests and scale the setup to match.

Our work covers a wide range of gatherings. We handle event catering for birthday parties, family reunions, school events, church events, and community get-togethers, and we bring that same care to wedding caterer requests when couples want a relaxed, well-fed celebration. For companies, our corporate caterer service keeps meetings and staff lunches simple, while our buffet caterer setup gives large groups a hot, full-service spread they can move through at their own pace. Because we are a buffet-focused kitchen, we can plan the flow of a room so lines stay short and plates stay full.

The menu is where we like to get specific. Our chicken runs from BBQ and teriyaki to grilled, sweet and sour, wings, tenders, and chicken breast sandwiches, and we round things out with smash burgers, ribs, and salmon. On the sides, we do macaroni, collard greens, asparagus, mashed and garlic mashed potatoes, potato salad, and coleslaw, plus salads like chicken Caesar, cobb, and a diced chicken salad with apples and grapes. For dessert, we bake cheesecakes, pecan pie, banana cream pie, apple pie parfait cups, peach cobbler, pound cake, lemon pound cake, and pour strawberry smoothies. Everything on that list is customizable, so you can mix and match to fit your crowd.

We offer free catering consultations so we can discuss your event date, guest count, and menu before you commit. Every event receives a custom quote by phone, with pricing based on your event size and menu selection to ensure the best fit for your needs. We also offer discounts for nonprofits, military personnel, schools, and repeat customers. Reach out anytime, and we'll help you create the perfect menu for your occasion.

Please note: we provide allergy warnings on request, and we ask that you tell us about any food allergies before ordering so we can plan safely.