NORTHWEST INDIANA · CHICAGOLAND

Dimitri's Catering

Premier wedding & event catering — trusted across the region for more than two decades

Weddings & Receptions Full Bar Service Custom Menus On-Site & Off-Site
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About Dimitri's Catering

For more than two decades, Dimitri's Catering has set the standard for wedding and event catering across Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. We are focused on a once-in-a-lifetime experience — in the art of food, in unparalleled service, and in the kind of professionalism that lets you enjoy your own celebration.

Whether you are planning a wedding, quinceañera, corporate gathering, shower, or an elegant ball, you'll be looked after by a team that has done this thousands of times and still treats every event like it's the only one on the calendar. We cater on-site at four of the region's most beloved venues, and we travel anywhere in Chicagoland for off-site events.

 Call us: 219-736-1890

 Email: contact@dimitriscatering.com

 Office: 8550 W Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410

Dimitri's Catering reception setup at a Northwest Indiana banquet hall
20+ Years Serving NWI
1000+ Events Catered
∞ Off-Site Locations
#1 Choice for Weddings

Why Couples Choose Dimitri's

A family-run catering company serving Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland for more than two decades — with the experience, the licenses, and the team to handle your event start to finish.

Two Decades Across Northwest Indiana

Dimitri's Catering has served weddings, corporate events, quinceañeras, and milestone celebrations across NWI and Chicagoland for over twenty years. We've catered more than 1,000 events — at venues from Merrillville and Crown Point to Schererville, Valparaiso, Hammond, and dozens of private homes and outdoor locations in between.

That experience shows up in the details: timing, presentation, dietary accommodations, and the quiet coordination that lets you actually enjoy your own celebration.

A Traveling Liquor License — Rare in the Region

Most catering companies stop at food. We carry a state-issued traveling liquor license, which means we can legally serve alcohol at off-site events — private homes, outdoor weddings, country clubs, or any venue that doesn't have its own license.

Three bar tiers (Premium, Call, and Top Shelf), professional bartenders, packaged or à la carte service — your bar program comes from the same team handling your menu.

Custom Menus, Not Templates

Every menu we build is tailored to your event — guest count, dietary needs, budget, and style. We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher-style, halal-style, and cultural-specific menus on request.

From plated dinners to family-style spreads, passed hors d'oeuvres, and stations — the menu fits your event, not the other way around.

Family-Run — It Matters

Dimitri's is family-owned and family-operated. Your event isn't handed off to a junior coordinator; the people you talk to on your first call are the same people running your service on the day.

That's why our reviews keep saying the same thing: we read the room, we listen, and we make sure the people getting married — or being celebrated — actually get to enjoy themselves.

What We Bring to Your Event

Full-service catering for celebrations of every size and style

Custom Menus

Plated dinners, buffets, family-style, or stations — menus built around your taste, your guests, and your budget.

Full Bar Service

Professional bartenders, packaged bar options, signature cocktails, and full beer/wine/spirits service for any guest count.

Wedding Specialists

From the rehearsal dinner to the late-night snack table, our team has shepherded thousands of couples through their wedding day.

On-Site & Off-Site

Cater at one of the venues we serve, or bring us to your home, office, country club, church, or outdoor location anywhere in Chicagoland.

Experienced Staff

Servers, bartenders, captains, and event coordinators who know how to read a room and keep your night running smoothly.

Event Coordination

One point of contact from your first call to the final dance — menu planning, timing, layout, and vendor coordination handled.

What Our Couples & Clients Say

Real reviews from real families we've catered across Northwest Indiana

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Dimitri's Catering is phenomenal! Zarko the owner helped me through the entire process and gave superb suggestions to ensure my wedding was fabulous! My family and I always use Dimitri's Catering — they never disappoint!"

Shatio WeddingWire Review
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! 10,000/10 recommend this venue to anyone! Zarko is so easy going — he makes miracles happen! The food was OUTSTANDING! I got so many compliments on the food, the venue, and the service."

Korinna Lula Google Local Guide
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Working with Zarko was truly a pleasure. He was always available to answer questions leading up to the wedding, which greatly helped ease our minds. The appearance of the hall, the service, and the quality of the food were all top notch! We would highly recommend Dimitri's Catering."

Ed WeddingWire Review
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Our organization holds an annual dinner for approximately 170 people each June; I've used this venue 3 years in a row. The setting is lovely, staff is great, and Zarko is extremely flexible. They're excellent at working with specific allergies and requests — gluten-free for celiac, nut allergies, etc."

Jodi WeddingWire Review
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"We had our son's wedding in the garden and reception inside, and it was beautiful and the food was excellent!! Plenty of food and cooked right. Everything was tasty and delicious."

Maria Rivera Google Local Guide
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Went to a surprise birthday party for my dear friend's 55th and the place was beautiful and the staff were just awesome. Great food and great atmosphere — would recommend this place for future events."

Eric Hampton Google Local Guide
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Events We Cater

Every kind of gathering, every season of life

Wedding Receptions Wedding Ceremonies Rehearsal Dinners Quinceañeras Sweet 16s Corporate Events Holiday Parties Anniversaries Birthday Parties Bridal & Baby Showers Memorials & Funerals Family Reunions Galas & Fundraisers Drop-Off & Delivery Off-Site Catering

Where We Cater

Four premier venues across Northwest Indiana — plus your location

The Croatian Center wedding venue, Merrillville Indiana

The Croatian Center

Merrillville, IN · up to 325 guests

Our flagship banquet hall with full bar, dance floor, outdoor ceremony gazebo, and ADA-accessible facilities.

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Banquets at St. Sava, Merrillville Indiana wedding venue

Banquets at St. Sava

Merrillville, IN

An elegant, intimate hall ideal for mid-size weddings, corporate dinners, and milestone celebrations.

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Dean and Barbara White Community Center, Merrillville

Dean & Barbara White Community Center

Merrillville, IN

A modern community space for receptions, banquets, and corporate gatherings with flexible room configurations.

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Lake County Fairgrounds event hall, Crown Point Indiana

Lake County Fairgrounds

Crown Point, IN

Spacious event halls and pavilions on the historic fairgrounds — perfect for large weddings, reunions, and fundraisers.

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Wedding cake by Dimitri's Catering
Plated dinner course by Dimitri's Catering
Reception table setting by Dimitri's Catering

Browse Our Menu

From hors d'oeuvres and stations to plated dinners, family-style spreads, and late-night bites — our menu is built to be tailored to your event. Browse selections online, or download the full 2026 menu PDF.

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Common Questions

Quick answers — full details on our FAQ page.

How far in advance should we book?

Weddings typically book 6–12 months out, with popular Saturdays going a year ahead. For smaller events we can often accommodate inside 60 days. Call 219-736-1890 to check your date.

What's included in the per-person price?

Entrée, house salad, bread, butter, and coffee. Standard linens and centerpieces are included for in-house events. Sales tax and gratuity are additional.

Do you cater off-site?

Yes — anywhere in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Your home, office, church hall, country club, or outdoor location. We carry a traveling liquor license, so we can serve alcohol at any off-site location.

Do you handle the bar?

Yes. Three bar tiers — Premium, Call, and Top Shelf — with professional bartenders. Wedding packages include a 5-hour bar; à la carte and cash bar service are also available.

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Plan Your Next Event

Tell us about your event and one of our coordinators will be in touch

Get in Touch

Phone
219-736-1890
Office
8550 W Taft St
Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours
By appointment — call or email to schedule a tasting or venue tour.
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