Catering

Let the Arboretum’s acclaimed, on-site catering company take care of all your catering needs.

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To make planning your event most convenient, catering for events is exclusively managed by Signature Events at The Morton Arboretum. They have served thousands of meals at the Arboretum and no one knows the resources and standards of the institution better. Their professional staff has access to a wealth of creativity and innovative thinking to ensure your satisfaction.

Signature Events’ mission is to deliver experiences that enrich and nourish lives, and that vision guides their work from the conception to the conclusion of your event. Their talented culinary team takes pride in preparing extraordinary food with the freshest ingredients.

With more than 50 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry, Signature Events at The Morton Arboretum is dedicated to making your guests’ experience both delicious and memorable.

Catering Menus

Private Event Menus

Morning Buffet Menu

Lunch Buffet Menu

Lunch Menu

Evening Buffet Menu

Evening Menu

Shower Menu

Shower Buffet Menu

Reception Menu

Appetizer Stations Menu

Appetizer Platters Menu

Wedding Menus

Wedding Menu

Daytime Wedding Menu

Brunch Wedding Menu

Plan Your Event at The Morton Arboretum

Speak with a Signature Events team member to inquire about your options at 630-719-2457 or submit an event inquiry form.

General Catering Menus for Private Events

Signature Events at The Morton Arboretum is prepared to cater any private event—from business meetings, to parties, to your dream wedding. The general menus offer a wide selection of options for guests to enjoy at your event.

Specialized menus are also available for weddings and for daytime events such as showers and picnics.

When you are ready to start planning, speak with a Signature Events team member or submit an event inquiry.

General Catering Menus

Morning Buffet Menu

Lunch Buffet Menu

Lunch Menu

Evening Buffet Menu

Evening Menu

Reception Menu

Appetizer Stations Menu

Appetizer Platters Menu

Catering Menus for Daytime Events

The Morton Arboretum offers appealing room rates and catering options for special daytime events, such as bridal showers and baby showers.

As with all events, the Arboretum requires that catering and facility rentals be arranged through Signature Events at the Morton Arboretum.

Daytime Event Menus

Shower Menu (PDF)

Daytime Catering Menu (PDF)

Morning Buffet Menu (PDF)

Lunch Buffet Menu (PDF)

Lunch Menu (PDF)

Appetizer Stations Menu (PDF)

Appetizer Platters Menu (PDF)

Room Rental Rates

Rental times are from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and includes: tables, chairs, general admission for your guests, and linens with a choice of colors.

Room Rental Rates (PDF)

Plan Your Event at The Morton Arboretum

Speak with a Signature Events team member to inquire about your options at 630-719-2457 or submit an event inquiry form.

Wedding Catering Menus

All gourmet menu items at your reception and wedding lunch or dinner are provided by Signature Events at The Morton Arboretum, which has options for gatherings of any size and type, from the casual to the more formal.

To get started, browse the Arboretum’s Wedding Venues and select the catering menu that’s right for your special day.

Wedding Menus

Wedding Menu (PDF)

Daytime Wedding Menu (PDF)

Brunch Wedding Menu (PDF)

Plan Your Wedding at The Morton Arboretum

Learn more about Wedding Venues and packages at The Morton Arboretum. Speak with a Signature Events team member to inquire about your options at 630-719-2457 or submit an event inquiry form.

Catering for Corporate Events

Are you looking for a special place to celebrate your holiday party, retirement party, or employee appreciation event? Looking to treat your employees to a company picnic? Are you holding a closed business meeting for a select group of guests?

Regardless of the occasion, Signature Events at The Morton Arboretum has the menu to make your corporate event perfect.

Menus for Corporate Events

Morning Buffet Menu

Lunch Buffet Menu

Lunch Menu

Evening Buffet Menu

Evening Menu

Reception Menu

Appetizer Stations Menu

Appetizer Platters Menu

Plan Your Event at The Morton Arboretum

Speak with a Signature Events team member to inquire about your options at 630-719-2457 or submit an event inquiry form.