Premium catering chicago and beyond
Vendador delivers Michelin-caliber private chef services and premium catering experiences wherever life takes you.
From intimate celebrations in the North Shore to corporate gatherings in the Loop and estate dinners in Lake Geneva, our team brings artfully crafted menus, impeccable service, and total confidence to events across Chicagoland and beyond.
Vendador's premium catering and private chef services extend throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana — a lake-filled region we know well. From weekend retreats in Harbor Country to summer nights in Saugatuk we bring the full Vendador experience to whichever home is calling you this weekend.
Chicago neighborhoods
Gold Coast · Lincoln Park · Streeterville · River North · West Loop · Old Town · Hyde Park · South Loop · Wicker Park · Logan Square · Bucktown
North shore
Kenilworth · Winnetka · Glencoe · Lake Forest · Lake Bluff · Highland Park · Wilmette
Wisconsin
Lake Geneva · Door County · Kohler · Elkhart Lake · Elkhart Lake
Michigan & Indiana
Harbor Country · Saugatuck · Harbor Springs · St. Joseph · Benton Harbor · Michiana Shores · Long Beach
Vendador is Chicago’s highest rated private chef experience, with over 255 five star google reviews
A dinner that will be remembered in our family for many years. Nothing short of remarkable. From menu planning, hospitality, food, and service, it was well above expectations.
— MATT T.
Chef Francis is world class. The entire wedding experience was amazing: from initial inquiry, through tasting, through the event and follow up afterwards. His selection of courses was amazing and he worked miraculously around food restrictions in our group. He did such an amazing job during our wedding and we believe it would have not been the same without him
— WESLEY E.
Great food can be found in a lot of places. Great technique can be found in a lot of places. Great preparation can be found in a lot of places. Great service and attention to detail can be found in a lot of places….BUT to find someone (or a team) who does all of these in elite fashion, is a rarity beyond real comparison.
The only regret I have after using Vendador, is that I didn’t know about them sooner.
— DAVID B.
Perfection. Thats the single word I would use to describe Chef Francis and the curated experience Vendador puts together. Having hired and worked with other private chefs, no other chef and private dining experience compares.
— Andrew C.
Chef Francis and his team create Michelin star quality food for my private events and dinners, and my guests are consistently blown away. He has brought to our smaller dinners exquisite 5 course meals that you would find at the best 3 star Michelin restaurants around the world in the intimacy and comfort of my own home, as well as beautifully crafted larger scale family style meals for larger events. He and his team are incredibly professional, on time, and easy to work with. I can not recommend Vendador more highly!
— heiji b.
Our meal was phenomenal. We felt like we were at the chef’s counter of a fine dining restaurant with the added bonus of not having to leave our home.
— CARLEIGH M.
You’ll be immersed in an extraordinary culinary journey that will surpass all your expectations and will leave an indelible mark on your palate and heart. Francis’ creativity and fusion of flavors are unparalleled, by sourcing local quality seasonal ingredients that are apparent in every bite. Vendador is an experience that will stay with you forever
— DAVID R.
Anyone thinking of hiring a private chef should reach out to Vendador. Anyone not thinking of hiring a private chef should start thinking about it, then reach out to Vendador. They provide an incredible fine dining experience in the comfort of your home that is so much more special than just going to a restaurant. Chef Francis is responsive, accomodating, and extremely talented. His staff is experienced, professional, and a joy to be around. They turned what could have been just a nice dinner into a memorable, one-of-a-kind celebration. I can only hope to work with them again in the future, absolutely worth it.
— Holly G.
I still dream of his dishes. All 6 courses were on par, if not better than, other fine dining establishments. To say that he knocked this experience out of the park is an understatement. You must give him a try before he blows up (which I can just feel is coming soon!).
- PAYAL P.