All On the Road Catering

This was the second year that All On The Road prepared (most of) our Thanksgiving dinner. Beyond Delicious, with all of the homemade taste and flavors for the basics — turkey and all the traditional sides. Gourmet touches with the seasonal pear and gorgonzola salad. Scrumptious pies which are so beyond ordinary. The care they put into prep and packaging made serving a breeze. Generous portions. Everyone loved the meal and leftovers.

All on the Road catered my daughter’s high school graduation party. They were terrific! The food was outstanding. Many of the guests specifically commented on how tender and perfectly cooked the Steak Diane was. Our server, Ana, also went above and beyond the call of duty. She regularly patrolled the party area, clearing the tables and throwing away trash. She even volunteered to help us with final party prep, tying ribbons around the floral decorations. We had a great experience and 100% recommend AOTR!

We ordered two cakes for our kids birthdays. One was an Elsa doll cake that my daughter saw on the internet. All on the Road was so easy to work with and perfectly created what my daughter wanted. They also made a Jake and the Pirate cupcake cake for my son. The cake was delicious and the frosting was fluffy and not overly sweet. Everyone at the party really enjoyed it! Thank you!

I saw bakery and was like ding ding ding! What can I say? I love my pastries. The place is small but has a few seats off to the side. I’m not sure if the lady who took care of me was the owner but she was really sweet. I got two cookies, one orange and one chocolate, a blueberry muffin for my daughter, who absolutely loved it, coffee and blackened chicken soup with sweet potato and some other stuff. I did enjoy them, especially the soup and the orange cookie. The cookie was so light, moist and chewy. It was the perfect complement to a mug of tea. They have a menu that changes weekly that includes sandwiches as well as the soups and pastries. It’s a great little spot.

Let Barbara take the work out of Thanksgiving.
She makes everything the way you would hope it would be!

To be honest, I have only ordered one dish from this place, but I have ordered it many times over the past 4 years– the fajitas! It is my go to dish for family get-​togethers or when we have a group of friends over and don’t feel like cooking. EVERYONE loves them! The chicken is tender and delicious, as is the beef. It comes with all the sides– homemade red & green salsa, cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream and an ample supply of flour tortillas. Just add a salad and you are good to go. Try the one with mandarin oranges and hearts of palm!

Their salads and grilled veggies are great. They are very generous with their portions. I will definitely use them again. They made my life a lot easier

Used them for a catered event recently and couldn’t be happier! They came up with a fantastic menu for an 8^th grade graduation and the food was a big hit! The servers were great and very friendly!
Will use you again!!!

I have been doing on site and offsite work luncheons/​meetings for many years with All on The Road that were attended by individuals from all over the country with many different palettes and have always received rave reviews. And yes, when I have family catering needs I always go to All on The Road. Barbara and her staff are courteous and extremely accommodating. I highly recommend!

I was waiting for my train when I noticed this bakery from the corner of my eye. With twenty minutes before my next train, I couldn’t resist walking in to see what this place was about. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the place was not a location to sit down, but more for people to come in and order food for parties or pick up. That being said, they do have a couple of cases filled with some baked goods. I asked the lady which items were baked fresh, and their hot sellers, and she said the cinnamon rolls. I grabbed one of those, as well as a «cheese bomb» type of muffin. I was extremely disappointed by their «best seller», as both items were extremely stale, and tasted like they were made the day before. I will never go back here, nor would I ever recommend anyone to go here.

This is what happens when the sandwich maker has a culinary degree.
Turkey cut with a knife– not a deli slicer. The lettuce, tomato and whatever – that cheese were nothing short of exquisite. And the bread! Good thin I don’t have a loaf in front of me right now. I’d polish it off before I finished this review.
This is by far the best place to grab a bite-​to-​go in Park Ridge. Nearby chain shops don’t come close.

I called Barbara after 2 friends recommended her for a corporate event I had to organize in record time. I hired her sight-​unseen because the recommendations were so positive. I’m so glad I did! She visited my client’s site, made really thoughtful recommendations, and pulled everything together for me. The event went off without a hitch, and her people were wonderful! The food was exquisite, and several attendees asked for her name. I would hire her again in a heartbeat! Some day I hope to actually meet her!

If you are looking for a caterer who is friendly and creative and delivers everything as promised, this is the group. We have used them for several large parties/​events over the past 6 years and they never disappoint. Barbara the owner has always been incredibly helpful during the planning stages and has top notch customer service and staff. Presentation and food quality has always been great. We just used them for our anniversary party for 60 people and everyone raved about the food and wanted their info. Their mini gyros appetizer and corn tortilla cups with chorizo & guac are some of our favorites. Their homemade desserts are also great. We had a huge yellow cake with raspberry/​strawberry filling that the guests could not stop talking about. I called it the «have you tried the cake yet?!?» party.

These ladies know how to do things right!!! I catered my husbands 40^th birthday over the weekend. I was more than pleased with the food and service. Starting from picking the menu, to the server, Silvia, who was top notch!!! My friends are STILL raving about the food!!! I will NEVER look elsewhere for OUR catering needs. THE BEST!!! So happy they are local.

All on the Road has been my only choice for catering for years. My sister from Seattle surprised me and catered my birthday from Barb. She also found her attentive to all the details especially being out of state and had to manage everything over the phone. Barb and her staff are very helpful and offer suggestions to make your event tastefully good. Chef Doug has a unique ability to marry some wonderful flavors and the presentation is beautiful to match. Don’t want to forget about the baked goods. Brian’s cakes are to die for. Their weekly menu changes every week so you will always find an entrée that suits your mood. The family dinners are great for the large and busy household. I also want to mention that they use fresh real ingredients and everything is homemade in their kitchen. All on the Road also does a lot of special events in the community. Not only do they work hard to grow their own business, but they always find a way and time to give back to the community that supports them. They’ve been in business for 15 years and I hope they are around for another 15 and more! Support your local businesses, shop and eat often at All on the Road Catering and Bakery.

I drive by this place all the time but never really paid attention to it. I recently saw them at the Taste of Park Ridge and tried their samplings. My sister-​in-​law got the Mini Steak Diane Sandwich so I only had a bite but it was good. It had a really strong wine taste to it but that made the sandwich or else it would have been too bland. I had the Portobello Mushroom Wrap with Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Peppers. It was wrapped in a flour tomato tortilla and it was delicious. I was a worried about it being cold but the tortilla was still pliable while the goat cheese soft and creamy. I wanted to get another one but I had to leave room for the rest of the things at the taste.
When I got home I checked their web site
and found out they have a weekly menu so you can have a bite without having to order for a large catering event. They are only open on Wednesday to Friday 8am –6pm and Saturday 7am –4pm for the walk in service but they have such a large menu to select from. After looking at the web site I noted the have a Concert in Park Menu (Park Ridge has a concert in the park every Friday during June thru August). You can choose from three different plates. A Cheese Plate consisting of Gouda, Mushroom Brie, Porter with Guinness Herbs and Almond, Goat Cheese Pâté Mason, Sliced French, Apples, Grapes, and Berries or an Antipasto Plate of Prochuttio, Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone, Roasted Veggies with Sliced French Bread and Pesto Garlic Aoli or Bruschetta made of Grilled Italian Bread with Garlic and Pesto Topped with Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Sliced Avocado, and Portobello Mushrooms and Asiago Cheese.
I know I’ll be stoping in for now on as I pass by.

I have been using this caterers services for several years and have never been disappointed. It wasn’t until recently I have been going there for lunch– only to have the same desired effect. This place is second to none and a has very sweet Lady that runs the show. They’re closed on Mondays for lunch, but still offer catering that day.
You won’t be disappointed.