North Shore Catering · Serving Winnetka & the New Trier Community
From lakefront estate parties and New Trier graduation open houses to bar mitzvahs and intimate backyard celebrations — Little Louie's brings handcrafted burgers, Italian beef, and Chicago-style hot dogs to your Winnetka 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 Lake Forest venue. You focus on your guests — we handle everything else.
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Food Truck
Louie B. Fresh Mobile Kitchen rolls to your Lake Forest event and serves fresh from the kitchen. A crowd favorite — and a conversation starter every time.
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Winnetka — Where Every Celebration Deserves Great Food
Winnetka is one of the most beautiful and distinguished communities on the Chicago North Shore — home to lakefront estates, four public beaches, tree-lined streets, and some of the most celebrated private events on the North Shore. Founded in 1869 and named for a Native American word meaning "beautiful land," Winnetka has maintained its historic small-town charm while becoming one of the wealthiest communities in the United States.
Little Louie's has been catering North Shore events since 1967. Whether you're hosting an intimate lakefront dinner party or a New Trier graduation open house for 200 guests, we build the food and the format around your event — pick-up & delivery, onsite catering, or food truck.
Real Food for Winnetka's Most Important Occasions
Winnetka is almost entirely residential — home to finance executives, attorneys, physicians, and professionals who commute to Chicago and celebrate at home. Bar and bat mitzvahs, New Trier graduation parties, lakefront summer gatherings, anniversary dinners, holiday celebrations, and community fundraisers define Winnetka's social calendar year-round.
When you want food that actually impresses — not the same generic catering spread your guests have seen a hundred times — Little Louie's delivers something different. Handcrafted burgers, slow-cooked Italian beef, Chicago-style hot dogs, and fresh salads that people genuinely talk about.
Pick-up & delivery for events you want to keep simple. Onsite catering when you want our team handling everything. And the Food Truck when you want something your guests will be talking about long after the party ends.
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.
Winnetka Events We Love to Cater
We've catered hundreds of Winnetka 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 & estate private parties
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Summer backyard & beach gatherings
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Holiday & year-end celebrations
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Family reunions & birthday parties
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Retirement & milestone celebrations
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Anniversary dinners & private receptions
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Wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners
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School & sports team banquets
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Community & charitable foundation events
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North Shore Country Day School events
Winnetka Catering — Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Little Louie's from Winnetka?
We're located at 1342 Shermer Road in Northbrook — a short drive from Winnetka via the Edens Expressway. Pick-up, delivery, and onsite catering are all available throughout Winnetka.
Do you cater bar and bat mitzvahs in Winnetka?
Absolutely — it's one of our most requested event types on the North Shore. We've catered countless bar and bat mitzvah celebrations throughout the New Trier community. Contact Pete to discuss menu options tailored to your headcount, preferences, and budget.
Do you cater New Trier graduation parties in Winnetka?
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 estate party, we'll build the right package around your event.
Is the food truck a good fit for upscale Winnetka events?
Consistently yes — Louie B. Fresh is one of our most popular choices for upscale backyard and estate events in Winnetka. It creates an experience guests genuinely remember, regardless of the formality of the occasion. Book early as weekends fill fast.
What's the minimum order for catering in Winnetka?
Minimums vary by format and event size. Contact Pete directly at (847) 498-1033 for current minimums and pricing.
Let's Make Your Winnetka Event Delicious
Tell us about your event and we'll take care of the food. Reach out today!