Northwest Indiana · Chicagoland

Wedding Catering in Northwest Indiana

Family-run wedding catering trusted across Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland for three decades — all-inclusive packages, in-house bar, Gold Chiavari chairs standard.

Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life — the food, the bar, and the room shouldn't be something you have to worry about that morning. At Dimitri's Catering, we've spent more than three decades doing weddings across Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago area, and we've built our four wedding packages around what actually matters to couples: everything included, transparent pricing, and a family who's been doing this long enough to know how to make the day feel effortless.

Every package covers the full experience — a five-hour bar, professional service staff, Gold Chiavari chairs (which most caterers charge as an upgrade), setup, and tear-down. All you're really deciding between packages is which menu you want. Whether you're planning an intimate 80-person reception or a 300-guest celebration, we handle it the same way we handle every wedding: like it's the only one that week.

Our Wedding Packages

Four packages, per-person pricing tailored to your venue and date. Tax and gratuity additional.
Bronze
Butler-style cheeses & bruschetta
French cut chicken beurre blanc
Five-hour premium bar
Gold Chiavari chairs
Gold
Butler-style cheeses, bruschetta, meatballs & crab-stuffed mushrooms
Medallions of filet
Chicken breast in white wine sauce
Five-hour premium bar · champagne toast
Gold Chiavari chairs
Platinum
Butler-style cheeses, bruschetta, meatballs, crab-stuffed mushrooms & filo triangles
Katelyn salad
Filet mignon with bordelaise sauce
Five-hour top-shelf bar · floor-length linens
Gold Chiavari chairs

Per-person pricing depends on your venue and date — call 219-736-1890 for a written quote. Hosting at The Croatian Center? See its published all-inclusive package pricing.

What's Included in Every Package

No surprise line items. Every wedding package includes:

Five-Hour Bar

Premium bar service on Bronze, Silver, and Gold; top-shelf on Platinum. Our own traveling liquor license means we can serve at any venue in Northwest Indiana or Chicagoland.

Gold Chiavari Chairs

The Gold Chiavari chair rental most caterers charge $6–$10 per chair for. Included standard on every package — no upgrade fee.

Professional Staff

Full service staff for the full reception — bartenders, servers, and event captain. Setup and tear-down handled by our team, not the wedding party.

Tasting Included

Once you've reserved your date, we schedule a private tasting so you can sample entrées and finalize your menu long before the big day.

Optional Wedding Add-Ons

Personalize your reception with any of the extras below — priced separately at booking.

Floor-length linens · upgrade from standard to floor-length in your choice of color.

Extended bar hours · add sixth or seventh hour of bar service for late-night receptions.

Champagne or Prosecco toast · served butler-style during toasts (included with Gold and Platinum).

Late-night snack service · sliders, pizza, tacos, or a mini-buffet after 10pm to keep the dance floor going.

Menu substitutions · swap any entrée in any package for a comparable option (vegetarian, gluten-free, and cultural menus available on request).

Where We Cater Weddings

Based in Merrillville, we cater weddings all over Northwest Indiana and throughout Chicagoland. If your venue isn't listed below, chances are we've served there before — or can. We're the exclusive caterer at The Croatian Center and Banquets at St. Sava, and we cater off-site at Dean & Barbara White Community Center, Lake County Fairgrounds, and countless private venues, backyards, and rented halls.

Wedding Catering FAQ

Answers to the questions couples ask us most.
How far in advance should we book our wedding caterer?

Most couples book 9–12 months out for Saturday weddings in peak season (May through October). Off-season Saturdays and weekday weddings can often be booked with 3–6 months notice. Once you have a confirmed venue and date, reach out and we'll let you know what's available.

What is your minimum guest count?

Package pricing is per-person with no strict minimum, though most weddings we serve run 80–250 guests. Smaller intimate weddings can be accommodated — reach out and we'll build a custom quote.

Do you provide the bar service and liquor license?

Yes. All four wedding packages include a five-hour bar (premium for Bronze/Silver/Gold; top-shelf for Platinum). We hold a traveling liquor license, which means we can legally serve at off-site venues throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.

Are Gold Chiavari chairs really included?

Yes — every package includes Gold Chiavari chairs at no extra cost. They're one of the most-requested rental upgrades for weddings, and we include them standard rather than charging separately.

Can we do a tasting before finalizing our menu?

Yes. Once you've reserved your date with a deposit, we schedule a private tasting so you can sample entrée options and finalize your menu selections.

Where can you cater our wedding?

We regularly cater weddings across Northwest Indiana — Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, Valparaiso, Hammond, and surrounding Lake County — as well as venues throughout Chicagoland. We're the exclusive caterer at The Croatian Center and Banquets at St. Sava, and we cater off-site at many other venues.

What exactly is included in the per-person price?

Every package includes food service, five-hour bar, Gold Chiavari chairs, professional service staff, setup, and cleanup. Tax and gratuity are additional. Optional upgrades — floor-length linens, extended bar hours, late-night snacks, and more — are quoted separately.

How do we get a quote for our wedding?

Call us at 219-736-1890 or send an inquiry through the contact form on our homepage. Include your date, venue (or "still deciding"), estimated guest count, and any package you're leaning toward. We'll follow up with a written quote and next steps.

Ready to Talk About Your Wedding?

Tell us your date, your venue, and your guest count. We'll send back a written quote within 1 business day and walk you through the next steps.

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