Our Services
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Tailored Menus for Life’s Most Meaningful Moments
Viridian provides a sophisticated, chef-led approach to weddings, engagement parties, and high-end private events. Whether you envision a multi-course plated gala, an elegant family-style dinner, or a curated artisanal buffet, our menus are 100% customized to reflect your vision and the season.
With an on-site chef and a dedicated professional staff, we handle every culinary and service detail with precision. From the first appetizer to the final course, our mission is to provide a seamless experience that allows you to remain fully present with your guests while we execute a flawless event.
Now scheduling signature events for 2026 and 2027
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Curated Culinary Delivery
Experience the luxury of Viridian Catering without the need for on-site staff. For more intimate gatherings, corporate retreats, or family celebrations, Chef Andrew and our culinary team offer custom-crafted menus delivered directly to your venue or home.
Whether you require individually plated meals, elegant family-style presentations, or a fully curated artisanal buffet, we bring our signature dining standard to your door.
The Chef’s Standard of Freshness To ensure your menu is enjoyed exactly as it was intended, select dishes are thoughtfully packaged with simple, step-by-step heating or plating instructions. This guarantees a restaurant-quality experience and peak freshness for your guests.
Proudly providing drop-off catering to Lake County, IL, Barrington, and the surrounding North Shore communities.
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Chef-Led Corporate Hospitality & Executive Dining
Whether you are hosting a high-stakes meeting with top-tier clients or rewarding your staff with an artisanal holiday celebration, our menus are tailored to suit the professional tone of your event. We specialize in:
Executive Boardroom Luncheons: Sophisticated, easy-to-serve gourmet fare designed for minimal disruption.
Corporate Breakfasts & Galas: Full-service or drop-off options featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients to fuel the workday.
Client Appreciation Events: Bold, creative cuisine designed to showcase your brand’s commitment to quality.
The Integrity of the Plate To ensure your guests experience the peak quality of our fresh, organic ingredients, select drop-off items are thoughtfully packaged with simple finishing instructions. This ensures that even in a corporate setting, the culinary standard remains uncompromised—tasting as if it were plated moments ago in Chef Andrew’s kitchen.
Serving the professional communities of Barrington, Lake County, and the North Shore.
Please place orders 72 hours prior to event or drop-off service.
Learn more about our services
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Viridian provides professional staff for each event, including a chef, sous chef, servers, and bartenders as needed. There is a minimum of three hours required for staff. Please contact us for pricing. Our servers are all ServSafe Certified, and bartenders and select servers are BASSET Certified.
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Viridian is proud to partner with several rental vendors to ensure your event is flawlessly designed — and you won’t be stuck with the dishes.
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Viridian is happy to accommodate special dietary requirements. Our menus include a variety of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free options. Chef Andrew is always happy to work with clients to create unique selections every guest will appreciate.
Please discuss special dietary needs with Viridian when selecting the menu for your event.
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Viridian works with many incredible local vendors, including venues, florists, rental providers, entertainers, and more. Please feel free to ask us about our preferred vendors.
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For the safety of our guests, all food crafted by Viridian is prepared onsite or in a commercial kitchen.