Kitchen Ten

About

We believe in listening to a client first, before 'telling' them what they need to do, always remembering that it is them enjoying our food. The referrals we have received all have a common theme of clients expressing joy over being able to enjoy the event or meals they wanted, what they wanted to see and experience. Our cooking is based on good old fashion recipes, great flavors and wholesome balanced meals. Our catering is just as visually appealing as it is delicious. With over 40+ years of experience, we feel we can listen and produce what our clients need and want, even tho they may not immediately know at the first meeting. We often hear the phrase, "how did you know that's what we wanted?" It brings a smile to our face!

Hearing the joyful sounds and comments when people are enjoying what they are eating, nothing like it in the world! Bringing food and people together never grows old, constantly changing, always challenging and oh so rewarding! Like George Burns said, "Do what you love for a living and you will never work a day in your life" reflects my passion for working with food.


Highlights

Hired 9 times
4 employees
9 years in business
Serves Aurora , IL

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check, Paypal, Square, Zelle

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Specialties

Dietary restrictions

Vegetarian or vegan, Gluten free or celiac, Dairy intolerant, Nut allergies, Kosher, Halal, Other dietary restrictions

Meal preparation location

Meal prepared onsite, Meal delivered

Meal preparation frequency

Only once, Monthly, A few times per month, Weekly, A few times per week, Daily, A few times per day

Budget per person

Under $30 (basic), $30 – $40 (basic), $40 – $50, $50 – $75 (mid-range), $75 – $100, More than $100 (premium), Customer is not sure

Cuisine types

American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Southern, Mexican / Latin American, Mediterranean / Middle Eastern, Asian, French, Barbecue

Which meal

Breakfast / brunch, Lunch, Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres, Dinner, Dessert

Extras

Dessert, Cold beverages (non-alcoholic), Cold beverages (alcoholic), Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Level of service

Standard (basic ingredients), Premium (high end ingredients)

Event type

Date night, Brunch / dinner party, Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.), Shower (baby, bridal, etc.), Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.), Regular meal

Number of guests

1 guest, 2 guests, 3 – 5 guests, 6 – 10 guests, 11 – 20 guests, 21 – 35 guests, 36 – 50 guests

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    raquel M.

    The food and service was awesome.
    Communication and follow-up has been perfect.
    Chef Susan has given our employees a perfect Holiday Lunch that everyone enjoyed.
    Thank you from all of us
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    January 11, 2024

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    karen H.

    Susan prepared a lovely selection for a company Christmas party I through for employees, and then came back one week later with brunch for my familys Christmas Eve gathering. She is extremely professional, creative with options which are all spectacular, and even prepared gluten-free servings for someone who is gluten sensitive! They were as good as the gluten options.
    I will contact Chef Susan for the next gathering/celebration/party. The planning, prep, set-up/presentation and final product cant be beat!
    Dr. K
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    December 26, 2023

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    Angelene M O.

    Susan was super funny and caring. She made sure to go over all the details and pricing. The event was for my mother that passed, and Susan took extra care in adding beautiful decorations, plating, and worked around me forgetting to preheat the oven (sorry Susan). The food was delicious, the only issue I had was the amount of chicken leftover! I had about 30 or more? half chickens which were kind of hard to serve and way too much. I would personally like it if the chicken was taken apart but I understand thats time-consuming. I gave away trays of food, and still had about five whole chickens left, which ended up getting wasted since we couldnt eat them all. Next time I will order less chicken or maybe just stick to the pork tenderloin which was lovely and easy to serve. She is a super kind lady and would recommend her for your next event.
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    October 12, 2021
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    Criss R.

    Susan was very attentive to every detail. She asked many questions to make sure that everything was what we wanted and perfect it. Very responsive to every text/call. Once, the day of the event came she was on time and very clean, polite, funny and helpful! The food was superb! It was beautifully presented and it tasted even better than it looked which was incredible! My husband will not stop talking about it and has told everyone we know and we will be hiring her soon for another event! Everything was so wonderful, we have no words to describe how amazing it was! At the ends my kitchen was clean and picked up also! Thank you so much Susan and George for such a beautiful evening!
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    May 26, 2021
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    Jessie L.

    Susan has been great, right from the very beginning. She’s very knowledgeable and has a genuine interest in providing a wonderful experience.
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    October 09, 2020
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    Dave M.

    The food was outstanding and everyone, EVERYONE, loved it! Will hire Kitchen Ten again and again!
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    December 26, 2019
    Hired on Fash

    Frequently asked questions

    We ask a whole of questions to make sure all details are covered for each event, no detail is too small or insignificant. Then we always leave the door open for questions and adjustments that may have to be made down the road. It is your event and it is our goal to make sure it is exactly what you envisioned.

    With over 40+ years of experience and a constant search for new techniques, new recipes and new vendors, all food is an evolving art form. Our view is that you should never stop learning and searching for new information.

    Each client is handled individually and pricing is done the exact same way. We only allow you to pay for what you really need.

    George Burns at age 90 once was quoted, "Do what you love for a living and you will never work a day in your life". I have never really 'worked' a single day in school or in our business because it truly is a labor of love and passion.

    From seniors and families needing balanced dinner meals, corporate events, company open houses, friend's gatherings, dinner parties, chef experiences and everything in between, there is always a time and place for really good food. Surprize birthday dinners, backyard BBQs, intimate dinners for two and board meetings are just some of the places you will find our food!

    We are doing a lot of tapas-style dinner parties, a group of 8 to 12 friends, lots of tasting dishes and matching beverages is a setting where we hear lots of laughter and joy while friends are having a great food experience. They always last longer than planned as no one wants to leave.

    Always ask questions, express every idea you have and only hire the company that is willing to listen to you. The bottom line is it is YOUR event, not the professionals. We are here to help your dream or wish come true or as we always say, where you feel like a guest at your own event and your guests feel like they are at a friend's home.

    What are my needs for this event? What are my guests' needs or what are they expecting? How involved do I want to be or at all? Why didn't I do this sooner? (We hear that a lot) LOL


    Services offered

    Catering
    Personal Chef