Catering in Chicago — Specialty Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch
We cater offices, meetings, and teams across Chicago with specialty coffee and thoughtfully prepared breakfast and lunch, delivered on time and handled professionally.
What offices use us for: • Breakfast meetings • Working lunches • Coffee service
Menu availability varies by location. Printers Row has the full breakfast + lunch menu; Logan Square is more limited. We’ll confirm what’s available when you request catering.
How It Works
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Complete the form through the link!
Reach out if you have special needs or want us to put together a package for you.
If you prefer email: email us at cater@necessary-coffee.com and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
Want breakfast + coffee bundled for an office? Tell us your headcount and timing. We’ll build the best option for you.
Send these details and we’ll reply with options:Event date + time
Headcount
Delivery address (or pickup)
Menu requests (coffee/breakfast/lunch/boards)
Dietary needs
Budget range (optional, but helpful)
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7+ person minimum for per-person items
Please give at least 7 days notice for food orders.
Rush requests? We’ll do our best! -
$50 flat fee, or 10% of order total for orders over $500.
Equipment deposit required (fully refundable if returned in good condition)
50% non-refundable deposit due at order timeWe have a wide delivery range
We’ll deliver within 14 miles of our downtown kitchen. -
Compostable utensils available on request
All coffee orders include accoutrements: cups, lids, sleeves, sugars, creamers
Gratuity (20%) goes directly to our service staffWe try to respond within 15 minutes to confirm complete orders.
We are proud to be a zero waste cafe
Ask us to remove your compostable items from service, fee of $35 -
Flag allergies and dietary needs in your request; we’ll confirm what we can do for your menu.
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Yes! We do work with non-profits. Please attach your tax exemption to the request and we will honor it!
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Yes! We can be ready to deliver by 6 AM if needed.
Why Choose Us
Serious coffee, no compromises
Specialty coffee with accoutrements (cups, lids, sugars, creamers, decaf options included)
Locally sourced, high-quality ingredients and approachable, crowd-friendly options.
Food that travels well and actually feeds people
Breakfast sliders, bagel & brew boards, grain bowls, bibimbap, sliders & seasonal small plates
Pastry, empanada, and dessert assortments from local baker partners
Clear pricing, no surprises
Flexible platter sizes (small, medium, large) to match your headcount
Whether you’re running a breakfast meeting, office lunch, team training, or neighborhood gathering, we’ve got you covered.
Response expectation: we respond within 24 hours
Office Catering Made Easy
All bundles include compostable serviceware and standard coffee accoutrements.
The Breakfast Meeting
Best for:
Morning meetings, team check-ins, early trainings
Includes:
Breakfast slider platter
Brewed coffee with accoutrements
Pricing: $19 per person · 7-person min.
Optional add-ons:
Pastries, hot tea, iced coffee
Why this works:
Protein + carbs + coffee. No one leaves hungry or jittery.
The Working Lunch
Best for:
Office lunches, trainings, team work sessions
Includes:
sandwiches cubana, bahn mi spinach wrap, ham wrap cucumber sandwich
Simple salad or fresh fruit salad
Brewed coffee or iced/hot tea
Pricing: $25 per person · 7-person min.
Why this works:
Balanced, filling, and still functional for people who need to keep working.
Crowd-Pleaser
Best for:
All-hands meetings, open houses, gatherings
Includes:
Empanada platters (meat, vegetarian, or mixed)
Seasonal small plates/ potatoes, miso carrots
Brewed coffee with accoutrements
Pricing: $22 per person · 14-person min.
Why this works:
Easy to serve, travels well, and accommodates mixed preferences without fuss.
The All Day Graze
Best for:
All-day events, long meetings, special audience open houses, gatherings
Includes:
Pastry Platter
Fruit salad
Sandwich Wraps
Side Salad or crudites
Brewed coffee and iced tea
Pricing: $35 per person · 14-person min.
Why this works:
Easy to serve, travels well, and accommodates both early and mid day crowd without interruption.
Catering Menu & Pricing
Choose your lane: a board/platters approach, per-person items, or a mix.
Breakfast
Breakfast Slider Platter
Choose from:
Mushroom, egg and cheese
Ham, egg and cheese
Heirloom tomato, egg, cheese, greens and lemon pepper aioli
Small ~ 7 Medium ~ 14 Large ~21
Slider Platter $95 (21 ct.) | $185 (42 ct.) | $280 (63 ct.)
Pastry & Sweets Platters
Croissants include plain, almond, chocolate, or ham and gruyere (+$2), vegan donuts, gluten free personal coffee cake loaf.
Small ~ 7 Medium ~ 14 Large ~21
Pastry Platter $42 | $84 | $126
Doughnut Platter $25 | $55 | $84
Beverages
Coffee and Tea
Brewed Coffee $5 each
Hot Tea (airpot, serves 8) $15
Iced Tea (airpot, serves 8) $15
Iced/Hot Latte (airpot, serves 8) $37–$47
*Decaf available upon request
All beverage orders include compostable cups, lids, sleeves, sugars and creamers. Alternative milk upcharge for iced and hot lattes.
Breakfast Burrito Platter
Includes side fruit salad fresh salsa [mild, hot, or medium] and pico de gallo.
Choose from:
Chorizo
Pork belly
Small ~ 7 Medium ~ 14 Large ~21
Burrito Platter $140 | $279 | $400
Bagels & Brew Board
Bagels, cream cheese and toppings, coffee included.
Additions:
Garlic and chive cream cheese (+$1 pp)
Lox cream cheese (+$4 pp)
Small ~ 7 Medium ~ 14 Large ~21
Bagel Platter $65 | $110 | $150
Lunch
Salads
Small ~ 7 Medium ~ 14 Large ~21
Fresh Fruit Salad $30 | $55 | $80
Market Green Salad $45 | $90 | $135
Cobb Salad $55 | $110 | $165
Sandwich Platters
Small ~ 7 Medium ~ 14 Large ~21
Mixed Sandwiches $110 | $220 | $335
Empanada Platter
Small ~ 7 Medium ~ 14 Large ~21
Meat Empanadas $96 | $160 | $240
Veggie Empanadas $86 | $140 | $210
Mixed Empanadas $90 | $150 | $225
*Fillings vary seasonally. We’ll confirm flavor selections when your order is placed.
Charcuterie Board:
Serves approximately 8-10 people………. $95
An array of cured meats, cheeses and house pairings. Designed for smaller gatherings.
*Components vary based on seasonality and availability. Contains nuts, dairy, and gluten.
Toasts Platter
Choose from:
Avocado
Berries and cream
Caprese
Lox and cream cheese
Prosciutto, hot honey and micro arugula
Small ~ 7 Medium ~ 14 Large ~21
Toast Platter $125 (14 ct.) | $245 (28 ct.) | $365 (42 ct.)
À la Carte
À la Carte Breakfast
Per-Person Items (7+ minimum), designed for groups of 7 or more.
Breakfast Burrito Chorizo $16
Sweet Oatmeal Buffet $14
Yogurt, granola & fresh fruit $9
À la Carte Lunch
Sandwiches $16
Cubano
Spinach Wrap
Ham Wrap
Bahn Mi
Cucumber $13
Farm Fresh Grain Bowl $16
Bibimbap Bowl $16
The Seoul Dog $12
Miso Glazed Carrots $12
Quiche Lunch
Seasonal quiche $16 per person
*Our most popular option comes with green salad or fruit.
Choose from:
Spinach and feta
Ham and cheese
Broccoli and cheese
Quiche Lorraine
Specialty options (add $1 per person):
Ham, cheese and leek
Mushroom and herb
Sausage and cheddar,
Smoked salmon, chèvre and asparagus
Butternut and sage
Spinach, tarragon and broad bean
Spinach, tomato and parmesan
Asparagus, pancetta and blue cheese
Beverages
Coffee and Tea
Brewed Coffee $5 each
Hot Tea (airpot, serves 8) $15
Iced Tea (airpot, serves 8) $15
Iced/Hot Latte (airpot, serves 8) $37–$47
*Decaf available upon request
All beverage orders include compostable cups, lids, sleeves, sugars and creamers. Alternative milk upcharge for iced and hot lattes.
Let’s Work TogetherTell us “breakfast meeting” or “lunch training” and your headcount. We’ll propose a tight set of options.