Frequently Asked Questions

Elegant Cuisine & Settings LLC specializes in luxury private dining experiences for intimate events, including romantic dinners, anniversaries, proposals, birthdays, date nights, tea parties, girls' nights, and small private gatherings.

Intimate Dining is designed for exactly 2 guests. Intimate Gatherings are designed for 10–25 guests (minimum of 10 guests). Parties cannot exceed 25 guests.

Intimate Dining is a romantic Table for Two experience designed for two guests. It is ideal for anniversaries, proposals, date nights, birthdays, and meaningful private celebrations.

Intimate Gatherings are a refined private gathering experience featuring exquisite hors d'oeuvres, platters, salads, desserts, and specialty teas—for Tea Parties, bridal showers, Sweet 16, Birthday parties, Girls Night, or any special occasions. Designed for 10–25 guests (minimum of 10 guests). Pricing is $75 per person with full tablescape included — fine china (select up to 3 patterns), crystal, flatware, linens, décor, and candle lighting.

No. Elegant Cuisine & Settings LLC is not a large catering or banquet service. The experience is intentionally intimate and includes personal chef service, menu planning, fine china, tablescape coordination, setup, and cleanup.

Luxury tablescape options may include fine china, premium formal flatware, crystal/glassware, table linens, napkins, candle lighting, centerpieces, décor, setup, and cleanup.

Yes. Guests may select up to 3 china patterns, or let Chef Shorlanda Kidd choose for you, subject to availability based on event date, guest count, and deposit confirmation.

Royal Collection selections on Intimate Dining include rare and valuable pieces and may add a non-refundable $50.00 fee to your total.

A refundable $75.00 tablescape/china deposit may apply. If all items included in the full tablescape are returned undamaged, the $75.00 deposit will be refunded.

No. The form is a booking request. Your event is confirmed only after availability, menu selections, tablescape details, fine china availability, location, pricing, and deposit requirements are reviewed and accepted.

All bookings must be made at least 3 weeks in advance of your event date. This allows time to confirm availability, menu selections, tablescape details, and deposit requirements.

Prices are subject to change. Final pricing will be confirmed after the event details, guest count, menu selections, location, and tablescape preferences are reviewed.

Elegant Cuisine & Settings LLC serves select communities in the south suburbs of Chicago, western suburbs of Chicago (Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, Oak Park, and Western Springs — additional mileage fee may apply), and Northwest Indiana, including Frankfort, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Flossmoor, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Crete, Homer Glen, Crown Point, Munster, Schererville, Dyer, Winfield, and Cedar Lake.

You can reach us at info@elegantcuisineandsettings.com or (815) 474-8060. Submit a booking request through the Book Now page and we will follow up to confirm availability and next steps.

Out-of-radius bookings may be subject to a travel fee and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please submit your city and event details so your request can be reviewed.

Elegant Cuisine & Settings LLC is designed for intimate adult dining experiences. If minors will be present, this must be discussed during the booking review so expectations, safety, and tablescape responsibility can be confirmed.

Yes. Setup and cleanup are included so guests can relax and enjoy their dining experience.

Yes. Please include dietary restrictions, allergies, menu preferences, and special requests in your booking request. Final menu selections will be reviewed and confirmed before the event.