History
My background began in the catering industry in the late 1980's. I enjoyed the challenge presented by each event, the logistics to cooking off premise. Quickly I obtained private clients which in turn recommended me to friends and family. After a chance meeting on a local tour boat, Anita Dee, I was exposed to the luxurious world of yachting. I quickly relocated to Ft. Lauderdale in the winter of 1995. I spent 3 1/2 years traveling to 8 different countries. Upon returning to Chicago, I was reunited with a personal trainer client whom delegated my contract with a local family as their private chef. After 8 years with this prominent family I moved on to open Morpho Gallery here in Chicago. The gallery has thrived for 10 years as a mixed space, music and art as well as a place to occasionally showcase my passions for food and wine. I am currently back focusing on my business, Lakeshore Events.
Specialties
Lakeshore Events and Catering specializes in creating an intimate dining experience in your home. Our goal is to use the highest quality, locally grown and organic products whenever possible. My services are unique in terms of providing clients with the highest quality ingredients and superior service. Unlike a typical caterer, we are labor intense, only using the best products on the market. We do not mark up your food costs like all other catering businesses because we do not have the overhead costs. Our menus reflect the actual costs of the product directly to our client. The majority of your budget goes directly into your product. You typically pay a flat fee for chef services. Our chef has has spent 20 years in the hospitality industry, from private yachts and estates to working with the top catering companies in Chicago. We customize each menu to your specifications. Our staff has a diverse background and able to work both front and back of the house, thus providing full service. Our creative outlook has been with our chef for over 10 years, as Chef David Leigh owns and operates Morpho Gallery, an established art space in the Ravenswood area on Chicago's north side. We create each menu with food styling in mind, thus creating a plate that has evolved into a work of art. We encourage any and all inquiries so please feel free to send us an email.