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CORPORATE EVENT PLANNING IN CHICAGO

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MAKING YOUR VISION COME TO LIFE

Food For Thought Event Group is here to guarantee your special event vision is executed effortlessly and flawlessly. Since 1983, we’ve helped clients remain stress-free by managing their events from start to finish. While traditional catering companies only handle food, FFT does so much more. Our event planning services walk you through the event design and production from start to finish.

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As a corporate event planner, we aim to create incredible experiences for your guests where your brand will leave a lasting impression long after the event ends. Rest assured — we’ll take care of all the details and logistics with our corporate event management.

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IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

EVENT DESIGN & PRODUCTION SERVICES

While traditional catering companies only handle food, FFT does so much more, walking you through the event design and production from start to finish.

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CONSULTATION MEETING

At your initial consultation meeting, we'll discuss your event goals and objectives. These could include wanting to secure a specific client, celebrate a company milestone, or launch a new product. We'll then discuss our vendor and venue recommendations based on our 40 years of experience in the Chicago market.

CHECK-INS

Once we establish a vision and event direction, our event organizers will have meetings with you leading up to your event to discuss the details.

Our services can help with:

  • Floor plan development: This includes how you want everything laid out in your event space, including flow and table setup.

  • Theme creation and mood boards: Let's map out your event theme to ensure everything matches, from the decor to menu.

  • Timeline and logistics: We will help you lay out the whole event from start to finish.

DAY-OF-COORDINATION

When the event day rolls around, we'll make sure every detail is executed perfectly. Our team will manage timeline, vendors and event flow - giving you peace of mind. When guests start arriving, we will ensure everything is running smoothly in the background so that you can get the most from your business event.

MAKE YOUR MARK

CREATIVE DIRECTION & SUPPORT

Making your event vision and theme a reality.

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What makes FFT unique is the creative direction and support we offer all of our corporate event clients. Make your brand shine with these additional offerings:

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  • Custom branding, menus and signage: For a corporate party, your brand should take center stage. We will collaborate with you to determine custom branding opportunities from food displays to napkins and menu signage.

  • Interactive experiences: FFT offers market-leading interactive food and beverage design, as well as custom-built event props that will have a lasting impression. Let us bring your ideas to life!

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FFT AFAR

DESTINATION PLANNING & PRODUCTION WITH AFAR EVENTS

Event Planning & Production Beyond Chicago

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AFAR EVENTS

Take Food For Thought’s 40 years of best-in-business experience with you, wherever your event destination may be, with AFAR Events.

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From consulting packages to full event execution, AFAR Events accompanies you every step of the way to ensure your vision is realized. From backyards to beaches, vineyards and beyond, our team goes where you go.

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No matter the destination, you’ll benefit from the consistency and high-level event execution you have come to expect from FFT.

SPEND YOUR EVENT ENGAGING WITH GUESTS

WE'LL TAKE CARE OF THE REST

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Choose FFT for Your Next Corporate Event

There's a reason we are known as Chicago's top catering company — we give our clients the freedom to engage with guests while we take care of the rest.

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Contact us today to start planning your next corporate event or any other special event!

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SEE HOW FOOD FOR THOUGHT CAN HELP!

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