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You’re Engaged! Now What? A Wedding Planning Checklist for Chicago Couples

You’re engaged, and suddenly there’s a lot to think about. This wedding planning checklist walks you through the first steps, from setting priorities and budgets to booking vendors and designing a day that feels intentional and personal. A helpful starting point for couples planning a Chicago wedding.
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a collage image of Paramount Events farm selected vegetables, onsite green house, vegetable-forward dishes, and chef devon quinn

Sustainability in Action: Paramount Events’ 2025 Impact

Sustainability has always been part of how we operate, and in 2025, we deepened that commitment with measurable action. From donating over 2,500 meals through Copia to diverting nearly 300,000 pounds of waste with WasteNot, Paramount Events continued to reduce our environmental impact while delivering exceptional hospitality.
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a collage image of Paramount Events farm selected vegetables, onsite green house, vegetable-forward dishes, and chef devon quinn

A Winter Menu Made for Gathering

Winter is the season for comfort and connection, and our Winter Offering is crafted to bring warmth and flavor to any gathering. This seasonally inspired menu features hearty classics like Coq au Vin alongside bold, vegetable-forward dishes and crowd-pleasing sides. It’s an elevated, approachable choice for winter events.
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Paramount Events | 2025 Year in Review

Paramount Events’ 2025 recap highlights a year of growth and purposeful hospitality, delivering elevated catering and full-service experiences for weddings, corporate events, and large-scale celebrations across Chicago and beyond as a woman-owned, sustainability-driven company.
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Understanding Wedding Costs in Chicago and Why Choosing Your Caterer Early Matters

Discover what truly influences the cost of a Chicago wedding and why caterers should be part of your early planning conversations. Understand what drives the per-guest average cost and how to avoid common planning surprises. A must read for Chicago couples planning their Chicago wedding.
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Welcome the Cooler Months with Our Seasonal Harvest Menu

As cooler days settle over Chicago, Paramount Events is rolling out a new drop off menu that brings comforting flavors to any occasion. The Seasonal Harvest Menu showcases standout regional ingredients and thoughtful, hearty dishes that feel both warm and refined. Perfect for office lunches or laid back gatherings at home, it is available through December and makes seasonal dining wonderfully simple.
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10 Holiday Hosting Tips from Paramount Events

The holiday season is all about bringing people together, and the best celebrations feel both effortless and memorable. As Chicago’s premier woman-owned, green-certified catering company, Paramount Events shares insider tips to help you entertain with ease. From signature bites to thoughtful details, these expert insights will elevate every holiday gathering.
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Leading with Purpose: Jodi Fyfe Recognized for Sustainable Innovation in Hospitality

As Jodi Fyfe earns recognition from Crain’s Chicago Business and the Chicago Titan 100, discover how her commitment to sustainability and people-focused leadership is redefining hospitality through responsibility, resilience, and measurable environmental impact.
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Turning Events into Impact: How Paramount Events Champions Sustainable Catering

Discover how Paramount Events transforms large-scale gatherings into opportunities for meaningful impact through food recovery and community support.
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a wedding catering Paramount Events did in chicago this summer. Guests toast sitting outside by a long, white table with flower arrangements and entrees in front of them.

Vows, Views & Vibrant Flavors: Our Summer Wedding Highlights

Set against one of the most high-profile stretches of pavement in the city, we helped bring Chicago Gourmet’s Dinner on the Track to life. This unforgettable culinary event merged fine dining with fast cars, delivering a night unlike any other.
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a wedding catering Paramount Events did in chicago this summer. Guests toast sitting outside by a long, white table with flower arrangements and entrees in front of them.

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