Catered by Design is a full service corporate and social event catering & event management company serving the Chicago metro area since 1984.  We are exceptionally proud of our heritage as La Pasta-Ria Ristorante, Inc., and continue the tradition of providing exquisite cuisine with impeccable service.

We believe our dedicated management, culinary and service teams contribute enormously to our success and are invaluable assets to our business.  We devote many hours to training our staff in meticulous food handling, various styles of food service and customer relations.  Our team is extremely customer focused, because we believe that our customers are a very important ingredient in the success of our business.

Catered by Design is a member of the Niles, Winnetka, Glenview and Morton Grove Chambers of Commerce.  Sam Gray, the president of Catered by Design, is a member of the Chicago Chefs de Cuisine, the American Culinary Federation, and Les Amis d'Escoffier Society.  Sam is involved in many civic and community organizations, and is dedicated to giving back to his profession and the community.

Sam and his talented and friendly team of professionals, welcome you into the Catered by Design family.