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About Smiths Cooking and Catering LLC
Smiths Cooking and Catering LLC brings caterer services to weddings across Chicago, Illinois, working from Park Forest. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Pathways Arboretum and The Shandelier Room. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does wedding catering cost in Chicago?
Catering in Chicago typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
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Wedding venues near Smiths Cooking and Catering LLC
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pathways Arboretum | 1.5 mi |
| The Shandelier Room | 1.7 mi |
| The Bradford Barn - Olympia Fields | 2.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Smiths Cooking and Catering LLC to each venue listed on Lazo.
Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 343 Main St, Park Forest, IL 60466, USA
- Where
- Park Forest · 27 miles south of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Chicago
- One of 233 wedding caterers we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (773) 280-5759
- Website
- Visit site
Around Park Forest
- Nearest venue
- Pathways Arboretum, 1.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 18 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 12 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 6 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Chicago Heights, Homewood, Richton Park, Crete
Distances are straight-line from Smiths Cooking and Catering LLC; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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