Rome’s Joy Catering · Bronzeville, Chicago
Catering from the kitchen that feeds Bronzeville.
Full-service catering and event planning from Chef Cliff Rome’s team, the same kitchen behind Peach’s on 47th. Box lunches for the office, brunch for the family, plated dinners and full pans for a crowd.
- 10+ guests per menu selection
- 20 guests per signature full pan
- 60+ dishes on the current menu
In the news Chef Rome and team, in partnership with Bon Appétit, will lead food services at the Obama Presidential Center.
What we cater
Built for the way you gather.
The menu is organized around how you serve, from individual boxes to buffet pans. Tell us the occasion and we’ll shape it from there.
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Office & meeting lunches
Individual box lunches with chips and a cookie, plus hot lunch and composed salads by the person.
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Brunch & morning events
Chicken and waffles with bourbon peach glaze, custard French toast, biscuits, fruit, coffee and pastries.
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Dinners & celebrations
Creole blackened salmon, coconut curry short ribs, roasted chicken and vegetarian entrées for seated or buffet service.
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Big groups & community events
Signature full pans that feed up to 20: fried catfish, Southern greens, Moroccan chicken, bowtie pasta, homemade biscuits.
Full pans
From the kitchen and recent events
See our events on Instagram
How it works
From first email to the last pan.
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Tell us about your event
Send the date, headcount, location and the kind of event with the quote form below, or call 773.373.4320.
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We follow up
Our team follows up to talk through the menu, dietary needs and allergens, and sends your quote.
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Lock in the menu
Choose your dishes and confirm the count. Per-person selections start at 10 orders each; full pans serve up to 20.
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We cook, you host
Our kitchen prepares your order. Add disposables, chafing racks and sternos to set out a buffet without a kitchen; delivery and setup are confirmed with your quote.
Our kitchen
Trillis Rollins, Executive Chef
Trillis Rollins is the Executive Chef of Rome’s Joy Catering and Peach’s Restaurant on 47th. With a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, he blends creativity with culinary skill for meals that are both beautiful and delicious.
With more than 15 years in the culinary industry, he designs and executes customized menus, oversees kitchen operations and keeps food preparation to top-tier standards. As a Mise en Place instructor in the hospitality training program started by Chef Rome, he also mentors and trains the next generation of cooks.
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”
Founded by Chef Cliff Rome
Chef Rome founded Rome’s Joy Companies in 2000. His career runs from Spago and culinary study in Paris to five years (1998–2003) as one of five chefs at the Cannes International Film Festival’s American Pavilion. Today the companies, all in Bronzeville, include Peach’s, Rome’s Joy Catering, Parkway Social, Blanc Art Gallery, R.J.C. Sausage and the Mise en Place training program.
About Rome’s Joy CompaniesRequest a quote
Let’s plan your event.
Thanks for considering Rome’s Joy Catering. Share a few details and we’ll follow up with you soon.
- Emailordering@romesjoy.com
- Phone773.373.4320
- Kitchen4455 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60653
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