Rooted in Indian Traditions. Inspired by the World. Shared Around One Table.
Modern Indian Catering for Chicago's Most Memorable Gatherings
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Our Story
Kama began with a family recipe box, not a business plan. Three generations of Indian cooks have shaped every dish we serve, from the spice blends we still make in-house to the tandoor we still cook over. Our chefs built on that foundation with techniques from Mediterranean, Spanish, Italian, French and Latin American kitchens, resulting in modern Indian cuisine that feels familiar and new at once. Today, Kama brings that same philosophy to corporate gatherings, weddings, private celebrations and special events throughout Chicago.
The Kama Moment
There's always a moment. Naan arriving warm at the table. The first cocktail poured. Someone reaching across to serve another before themselves. Then someone smiles and asks, "Where is this from?" That question is what we cook for.
Catering Designed for Every Celebration
From corporate lunches to wedding receptions, Kama provides full-service and drop-off catering for events of every size across Chicago.
Corporate & Office Catering Chicago
A Monday executive lunch where the conversation matters more than the clock. Ideal for office lunches, board meetings and executive catering, with drop-off, buffet or full-service options.
Wedding & Wedding Reception Catering
Three generations at one table, toasting the same way they always have. Full-service wedding catering, including wedding rehearsal dinner catering, for any guest count.
Cocktail Party & Cocktail Reception Catering
Passed plates, low light, and a room enjoying itself. Custom cocktail menus and food stations for holiday catering and celebrations.
Private Chef Catering
A table for eight, and a chef who already knows what everyone likes. An intimate, chef-led menu for private dinners, anniversaries and milestone celebrations.
Birthday & Graduation Catering
Candles on the table, but the real gift is everyone gathered around it. Custom menus for birthday catering and graduation catering, scaled to any guest count.
Large Group & Community Catering
From university programming to neighborhood fundraisers, Kama scales without losing the personal touch. Large group catering for universities, hotels, production companies and community organizations.
Signature Experiences
Beyond the menu, Kama builds moments guests remember. Add any of these to a catering or private event booking.
Live Tandoor Station
The smell reaches guests before the food does. A Kama chef cooks tableside over an open tandoor, turning dinner into a bit of theater.
Chef's Table Experience
A multi-course tasting built around what your guests love, served with the story behind each dish.
Custom Cocktail Menu Design
Signature drinks built around your event, from a spiced take on a classic to something entirely new to Kama.
Full Bar Setup & Bartending
A full bar, professional bartenders, and the glassware to match. Kama handles setup, service and cleanup.
Signature Dishes
A preview of what shows up on the buffet, the platter or the plate. Every dish is scratch-made and fully customizable for dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
Cocktails & Beverage Program
A bar program built with the same care as the kitchen. Signature cocktails, classic favorites with an Indian-spiced twist, wine, beer and non-alcoholic options, all served by professional bartenders who bring their own setup.
Service Styles
Every event has a different rhythm, so Kama offers four ways to serve it. Drop-off catering delivers fully prepared food, ready to set out. Buffet-style keeps the line moving with a full spread guests serve themselves. Family-style brings shared platters straight to the table. Full-service catering includes staff who set up, serve, and clean up, so hosts can actually attend their own event.
Why People Return
Clients come back because the details hold up every time: the same recipes, the same care with dietary requests, and a team that remembers how the last event went. For many hosts, Kama becomes the default caterer for holiday parties, annual meetings and family celebrations alike.
Hospitality Experience
Great catering is more than good food. It's a team that shows up on time, sets up without being asked twice, and reads the room. Kama's catering staff are trained in the same hospitality standards as the restaurant floor, so guests get the same warmth whether they're at a table in West Loop or at their own company holiday party.
Why Kama
Three generations of family recipes, still made from scratch. Modern Indian cuisine with global influences, never labeled as fusion. Full-service and drop-off catering, with staffing available for qualifying events and bar service available upon request. Custom menus built around dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests. A team that has catered everything from a ten-person dinner to a large-scale corporate event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Kama's catering different?
Kama is rooted in three generations of Indian cooking, built on scratch-made spice blends and tandoor cooking, with influences from Mediterranean, Spanish, Italian, French and Latin American kitchens. It is modern Indian cuisine, not a traditional buffet and never fusion.
What events do you cater?
Corporate lunches, office events, weddings, wedding rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, graduations, holiday parties, and large-scale events for hotels, universities, production companies and community organizations. Kama caters throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. Kama regularly builds menus with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, alongside other dietary accommodations. Let your catering contact know about any restrictions when you inquire.
Do you offer cocktails and bar service?
Yes. Kama offers custom cocktail menus, wine, beer and non-alcoholic options, along with professional bartenders for cocktail parties, receptions and full-service events.
Do you provide staff for events?
Full-service catering includes staff for setup, service and cleanup. Drop-off catering is also available for hosts who only need the food delivered and set out.
What areas do you serve?
Kama caters throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs from three Chicago-area kitchens in West Loop, Wicker Park and La Grange.
What is included in full-service catering?
Full-service catering includes menu planning, delivery and setup within our service area, on-site staff, service and cleanup. Bar service and rentals can be added depending on the event.
What happens after I submit an inquiry?
Kama's catering team reviews your guest count, event date, service style, menu preferences, staffing needs, delivery area and beverage service, then follows up to build a proposal for your event.
Serving Chicago and Beyond
Kama caters throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, from corporate lunches in the Loop to wedding celebrations in the western suburbs. With three Chicago-area kitchens in West Loop, Wicker Park and La Grange, Kama brings scratch-made Indian cooking, full-service staffing and bar service to events across the city and beyond.