Although widely known as The Picnic Basket, the catering division is Gourmet Food Works. We are a complete caterer and party planner, catering all types of elaborate corporate and social events, including weddings, graduations, holiday parties, outdoor BBQs, company open houses, corporate meetings, and social gatherings. We also do complete wedding and party planning, to include themes, room set up, Read more...

Bauer’s Party Masters Catering was recently recognized by the U.S. Commerce Association as the “Best Caterer of Libertyville 2009” for their positive image through service to their customers and their community. Bauers Party Masters Catering traces it roots back 40 years to Grayslake, Illinois where Eddie Bauer Sr. owned and operated Parkway Grocery. With the help of their family and Read more...