What people are saying about Peppercorn Food Company

“Peppercorn Food Company was the star of our wedding. We live in Chicago and have been to weddings all over the country. We’ve truly never had a better wedding dinner. And to top it off, Jude was incredible to work with. He was extremely friendly, an excellent communicator, and gave great advice. If you’re looking at this, just hire them.”

Nicholas Allen-Groom

“We had a great experience with Peppercorn! From start to finish Jude and his team made sure we felt comfortable with our food choices for the wedding. Service, attentiveness, professionalism, and of course the food was spot-on. It is clear Jude and the Peppercorn team go above and beyond for their clients. We would recommend them!”

Sarah Tappe-Bride

“My wife and I contracted Peppercorn Food Company to cater our wedding in Dubuque, Iowa last summer. We wanted to make sure that we left a review of our amazing experience so others will hopefully follow in our footsteps! Jude and his team went above and beyond to ensure our wedding guests enjoyed themselves. Communication/coordination with the Peppercorn staff was prompt and thorough throughout the entire process. When there was a last-minute issue with our venue's kitchen, Jude took the initiative and led the all-hands-on-deck response. The menu tasting, conceptualizing of our guests’ culinary experience, and service/hospitality set a standard of excellence for other wedding vendors to emulate. Guests RAVED about how great the food was. If you are searching for a wedding/event caterer, please contact Jude at Peppercorn Catering. Highly recommend.”

Mr. Koester-Groom

“Peppercorn not only had AMAZING warm, plated meals of delicious sea bass and short rib that our 200 guests are still raving about but they were incredibly organized, timely, and excellent to work with. I would recommend Peppercorn to any and everyone. They worked with me to find the perfect timeline, passed appetizers, main courses, and late-night bites. 11/10 experience!!!”

Bailey Moag-Bride

“Jude and the rest of the Peppercorn Food Team provided an exceptional wedding catering experience from start to finish- from the initial menu tasting to the day of, the food was always exceptional and the staff was always professional. We had multiple guests tell us how much they enjoyed our wedding food- we couldn't be happier that we had Jude and his team as a part of our day!”

Nicole Draker-Bride

”Peppercorn Food Company catered for our wedding of 250 people with ease! Not only was the food delicious but the staff was friendly, helpful, and incredibly timely! Jude offered so many great ideas for unique and delicious wedding food that isn't just what everyone else serves. I love that our food wasn't the standard wedding catering. They served AMAZING and piping hot, brick oven pizza during cocktail hour and they created the BEST quesadillas for our late-night snack! We loved every single thing we ate! Jude was easy to work with and he helped us to stay on budget while still getting everything we wanted. Thank you, Jude and Team!”

Erin Lynch-Bride

”Jude and his team catered our wedding and were fantastic to work with. Throughout the entire process, he was an excellent communicator, very clear in expectations, and always prompt to respond. The event turned out fantastic, we got a lot of compliments on the food and the service was excellent. We are very happy to have gone with Peppercorn catering for our wedding, we would certainly hire them again and recommend them to anyone. Thank you, Jude and team!”

Mike Koscak-Groom

”Everything was absolutely amazing and Chef Megan once again truly outdid herself! Our friends were so impressed not only with the food but also with Megan and Arrion and the amazing service they provided. I can’t express enough, what a great experience you and your staff provide, and look forward to working with you and Chef Megan again in the future!”

Marie Odden-Private in Home Chef Service

“Jude and the team at Peppercorn Food Company did an outstanding job catering our wedding! Jude is incredibly responsive via phone, text, and email. You can tell he loves what he does and wants nothing more than to provide you with amazing food and an outstanding experience. We asked Jude to provide us with an elevated BBQ buffet and he knocked it out of the park! We would highly recommend Peppercorn Food Company to cater your next event!”

Brenton Braddock-Groom

“My husband and I had the privilege of working with Jude for our wedding this fall of 2020. Jude was more than accommodating during the planning process, always making sure we were taken care of. He was also very thoughtful and explained all of the different options available for our meal. It was difficult to narrow down our menu because everything we taste tested was fantastic. In the weeks leading up to the event, Jude was in communication with us to make sure our menu, final numbers, and timeline were accurate. We had planned a plated meal for our dinner. Jude and his team made sure each guest received a hot, well-presented meal in a timely manner. Throughout the night, we had guests commenting on how delicious the meal was. We can't wait to work with Jude and Peppercorn for our next events!”

Clancy Keller—Bride

"When I think of Jude many things come to mind. Words such as "passionate, professional, and detail-oriented" just begin to describe his talent. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Jude both personally and professionally. He is the real deal. Jude is full of experience and someone who purely exemplifies the quality of perfecting his respective art. He executes on the highest level possible. If you're looking to take your guests' "taste" experience to new heights, hire Jude and his team!”

Riley Mullane—Event Planner and D.J.

”Thank you so much for catering our wedding on 10/24/20. We are so grateful to have worked with you and have nothing but positive things to say about your customer service and your food! Everyone is still talking about how amazing everything was, so I hope you know how great of a crew you have. Thanks for everything leading up to our day as well, Jude. It truly has been a pleasure.”

The Artioli’s—Bride and Groom

Peppercorn Food Company:

“Top notch service, high-quality fresh ingredients, extremely professional and welcoming staff, and meals that are superb quality.

Jude goes above and beyond and the difference speaks for itself. He is our top choice for events and weddings.

Can’t say enough good things.”

Erin Vincent

Little Lights Events Owner/Operator

“My husband and I were blown away by Jude and his staff as our wedding caterer. Our COVID wedding took a turn when the plans moved from IL to Cedar Rapids. With less than a month’s notice, Jude and his team accommodated our need for a new caterer and put together an incredible tasting, and eventually rehearsal dinner and wedding reception menu. Jude was always quick to respond to all emails which was greatly appreciated. He was constantly clarifying information and working to find the answer to our questions. On average I would hear back from Jude within 10 minutes which says so much. Jude and his staff took care of every detail at our rehearsal dinner. As for our reception, the food and service were top-notch. Everyone raved about our appetizers and entrees, as well as how the staff kept food very COVID-safe and took many precautions. We could not be happier with the quality of service and food we experienced. Thanks, Jude and his staff!”

Emily Lagomarcino-Bride

“Two things stood out with our experience with Jude.
One, the food was amazing and
Two, we had no concerns about leaving everything in Jude’s hands. Jude is a fantastic caterer and very easy to work with.”

Angela Nanke—Mother of Bride