North Shore Catering · Serving Wilmette & the New Trier Community
From lakefront neighborhoods near the Baháʼí Temple to New Trier graduation parties and bar mitzvahs throughout Wilmette — Little Louie's brings handcrafted burgers, Italian beef, and Chicago-style hot dogs to your Wilmette event. Pick-up & delivery, onsite catering, or food truck — your choice.
Pick-Up & Delivery
Order ahead online or by phone. We pack it fresh — you pick it up or we bring it to you. No staff, no setup. Great food, ready when you need it.
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Onsite Catering
We bring the food and the team. Our staff handles delivery, setup, serving, and cleanup at your Wilmette venue. You focus on your guests — we handle everything else.
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Food Truck
Louie B. Fresh Mobile Kitchen rolls to your Wilmette event and serves fresh from the kitchen. A crowd favorite — and a conversation starter every time.
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Wilmette — One of the North Shore's Most Celebrated Communities
Wilmette is one of the most distinctive communities on the Chicago North Shore — home to the only Baháʼí House of Worship in North America, the iconic Plaza del Lago shopping center, and New Trier High School, consistently ranked among the top public high schools in the country. With lakefront parks, top-rated District 39 elementary schools, and a median household income among the highest in Illinois, Wilmette is a community that takes its celebrations seriously.
Little Louie's has been catering North Shore events since 1967. Whether you're hosting a New Trier graduation open house, a bar mitzvah reception, or a summer lakefront gathering, we build the food and the format around your event — pick-up & delivery, onsite catering, or food truck.
Every Wilmette Occasion — Covered
Wilmette is almost entirely residential — which means the catering demand is driven by the milestones its families celebrate. Bar and bat mitzvahs, New Trier graduation parties, summer lakefront events, retirement dinners, anniversary celebrations, and holiday gatherings define Wilmette's social calendar year-round.
There's also a strong professional services community here — finance, law, medicine — whose firms occasionally need corporate catering for client events and team lunches. Little Louie's serves both the residential and professional sides of Wilmette with equal ease.
Pick-up & delivery for events you want to keep simple. Onsite catering when you want our team handling everything from setup through cleanup. And the Food Truck when you want something your guests will genuinely remember.
Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?
If you want great food ready to go with no staffing overhead — Pick-Up & Delivery is your move. If you want our team to handle everything from arrival to cleanup — Onsite Catering is the right call. And if you want something that doubles as an experience — book the Food Truck.
Still not sure? Call Pete at (847) 498-1033 or email pete@little-louies.com and he'll sort it out in one conversation.
Wilmette Events We Love to Cater
We've catered hundreds of Wilmette events across all three of our catering formats. Here's what we do best:
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Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
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New Trier graduation open houses
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Lakefront & backyard summer parties
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Holiday & year-end celebrations
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Family reunions & birthday parties
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Retirement & milestone parties
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Corporate & professional firm events
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Wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners
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School & sports team banquets
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Block parties & neighborhood gatherings
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Community & cultural organization events
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District 39 school fundraisers & events
Wilmette Catering — Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Little Louie's from Wilmette?
We're located at 1342 Shermer Road in Northbrook — a straightforward drive from Wilmette. Pick-up, delivery, and onsite catering are all available throughout Wilmette.
Do you cater bar and bat mitzvahs in Wilmette?
Absolutely — it's one of our most requested event types throughout the North Shore. We've catered countless bar and bat mitzvah celebrations in Wilmette and surrounding communities. Contact Pete to discuss menu options tailored to your headcount and preferences.
Do you cater New Trier graduation parties?
Yes. New Trier graduation season is one of our busiest catering periods on the North Shore. Whether you need pick-up & delivery for a casual open house or full onsite catering for a larger party, we'll build the right package for your event.
Is the food truck available for Wilmette backyard and lakefront events?
Yes. Louie B. Fresh is a popular choice for backyard and lakefront gatherings throughout Wilmette. It's a unique experience that works beautifully for both casual and upscale events. Book early — weekends fill fast especially in summer.
What's the minimum order for catering in Wilmette?
Minimums vary by format and event size. Contact Pete directly at (847) 498-1033 for current minimums and pricing.
Let's Make Your Wilmette Event Delicious
Tell us about your event and we'll take care of the food. Reach out today!