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Welcome To
Cajun Cafe Chicago

Our mission is to provide high-quality,

authentic Southern Cuisine for corporate dining, community engagement, and special events. We strive to connect people through food and culture, while creating generational wealth for our Westside and Southside communities.

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Lashon Burrell

Founder & Executive Chef

Lashon Burrell is the Founder and Executive Chef of Cajun Cafe Chicago, a culinary venture that celebrates the flavors and traditions of Southern Cuisine. Lashon's journey in the culinary world began in 2009 when she relocated to East St. Louis to Chicago to pursue her passion for cooking and attended culinary school.

After receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts in 2012, Lashon continued expanding her skills and knowledge by working in various roles within the industry. Alongside her work, she relentlessly pursued her education and obtained a Master's Degree in Business Administration.

In 2020, Lashon decided to launch her business with an intimate dining experience. Chef Lashon was able to build connections and network with various clients through food and culture. This allowed her to manage and carve a niche for herself in the industry which led her to establish Cajun Cafe Chicago in 2022.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CAJUN CAFE CHICAGO!

ABOUT US

We’re delighted to welcome Anesha to the Cajun Cafe Chicago family! With over a decade of corporate banquet experience, she brings an impressive depth of knowledge and expertise to our growing team.

Kicking off the new year with this incredible addition, we’re confident Anesha will play a pivotal role in helping us reach new heights in 2025. Join us in giving her the warmest welcome! ✨

#CajunCafeChicago #TeamSpotlight #EventReady #ChicagoCatering #ChicagoEvents

Say hello to your new favorite dish: pan-seared chicken paired with crisp asparagus, roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs, microgreens, and finished with a luscious butter sauce.🍴

It's simple, elegant, and absolutely delicious. Check out our special events menu for more dishes like this!

#CajunCafeChicago #EventEats #CreoleCreamChicken #ChicagoEvents #DinnerCatering

What do y’all think about this? Because I LOVE IT! 😍

At Cajun Cafe Chicago, we bringing mouthwatering food that tastes as good as it looks. Check out this new additions to the menu!

#CajunCafeChicago #EventCatering #ChicagoEats #SmallBitesMenu #CorporateCatering

Treat your team to a meal that warms the soul:

Oven Roasted Chicken
Creamy Mac & Cheese
Cajun Red Beans & White Rice
Southern Greens with Smoked Turkey
Buttermilk Cornbread

We are just bringing a little bit of the South to the Midwest. Don't wait, February dates are filling up fast!

Hit the link in our bio to book your next event. It’s Where the South Meets the Midwest!

#CajunCafeChicago #Wherethesouthmeetsthemidwest #ChicagoEats

☀️ Cajun Cafe Chicago’s morning spreads. Whether you’re craving something sweet, savory, or both—we got you.

🍳 Morning Glory: Mini Danish, muffins, cinnamon rolls, parfaits, and fresh fruit.
🥓 All American: French toast, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and your choice of bacon, turkey, or vegan sausage.
🧀 Breakfast Biscuit: Egg & cheese or loaded up with turkey sausage or bacon.

Don't forget to add your morning beverage service: Coffee or Assorted Juice!
Planning your next event? Check out our full corporate menu on the website— www.cajuncafechicago.com

#CajunCafeChicago #BreakfastCatering #CorporateEvents #ChicagoCatering

BTS with Cajun Cafe Chicago Founder and Executive Chef Lashon Burrell.

Which dish are you excited to see on your plate this season? Drop a comment and let us know! 👇

#CajunCafeChicago #SpringMenu #BTS #WhereTheSouthMeetsTheMidwest

Flaky, golden, and gone in seconds. 🦀🔥

Add our mini crab cakes to your spring menu lineup and watch your guests come back for seconds (and thirds).

#CajunCafeChicago #MiniCrabCakes #SmallBites #SpringMenu #ChicagoCaterting #ChicagoEvents

🍹✨ Check out our cocktail menu:
✔️ Rum & Coke
✔️ Watermelon Margarita
✔️ Arnold Palmer (mocktail option available!)
✔️ Lemon Drop Martini

Click our Special Event Menu to view our food and beverage packages 🥂

#CajunCafeChicago #SignatureCocktails #EventReady #ChicagoCatering #CocktailCaterting

Spring is just around the corner, and we're excited to showcase some delicious new menu items!

Say hello to our Lemon Herb Chicken Skewer Kabobs—just in time for your next event!

Juicy, lemon-herb seasoned chicken, paired with colorful peppers and onions, all grilled to perfection. Perfect for passing around or serving plated.

Ready to elevate your spring menu with this crowd-pleaser? 🍽️

#CajunCafeChicago #SmallBites #SpringMenu #ChicagoCatering #NewMenu #SpringTime #ChickenKabobs

Experience elevated dining with Cajun Cafe Chicago's full-service catering! 🍽️

🍽️ White-Rimmed China
🍴 Flatware & Glassware
🧺 Classic Linen & Napkins
👩🏾‍🍳 Banquet Staff & Chefs

Click our Special Event Menu to view our food and beverage packages 🥂

Book Your Next Event Today! Email us at info@cajuncafechicago.com

#CajunCafeChicago #WhereTheSouthMeetsTheMidwest #FullServiceCatering #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoCatering

What’s your favorite dish? 🍴

✨ Creole Cream Chicken
✨ Bayou Glazed Salmon
✨ Creole Cream Salmon

Whether served buffet style, family style, or plated, we’re here to make your dining experience unforgettable. Let us bring the taste of Cajun Cafe Chicago to your table!

📩 Book us for your next event! Just email us at info@cajuncafechicago.com

#CajunCafeChicago #EventCatering #ChicagoEats #ChicagoEvents #CreoleCuisine #AuthenticDining

Rise and shine! 🌅 Our All-American breakfast is here to set your morning off right. We’re talking fluffy scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, seasonal french toast, and your pick of applewood smoked bacon, turkey sausage, or vegan sausage.

Whether it’s for a meeting, event, or just because you’re craving something good, we’ve got you covered. 🍳🥓

#CajunCafeChicago #BreakfastCatering #ChicagoEats #MorningFuel #EventCatering #ChicagoCatering

NEW PARTNERSHIP ALERT 🚨
Cajun Cafe Chicago is taking things up a notch—we’re now a vendor at Goose Island Barrel House! 🎉🍻

Serving up favorites like mini chicken and waffles, shrimp po’boys, catfish bites and more.

📍 Goose Island Barrel House
🕒 Lock in your next event today—dates are going fast!

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We’re leveling up your small bites game with these platter add-ons! 🥂

✔️ Crudité: Fresh, seasonal veggies—raw and grilled—with our homemade dip.
✔️ Charcuterie: A perfect mix of imported & domestic cheeses, crackers, and seasonal fruit.
✔️ Cheese Board: All the cheesy goodness, plus crackers and fresh fruit to keep it classy.

Oh, and now that we got our liquor license? So we can't forget to add the wine. 🍷

#CajunCafeChicago #SmallBites #CharcuterieBoards #CheesePlatters #CheeseAndWine #EventCatering #ChicagoCatering

Black Chicken BLT for the WIN! Blackened grilled chicken, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and tomato stacked high on a soft bun. Throw in some Miss Vickie’s chips and a couple of red velvet cookies to seal the deal. 🍔��🍪🔥

#CajunCafeChicago #BoxedLunch #ChicagoEats #ChicagoCatering #LunchEvents

We’re hiring! Cajun Cafe Chicago is expanding and looking for a part-time administrative assistant to join our growing team.

If you are ready to be apart of the Cajun Cafe Chicago family, send your resume to Careers@cajuncafechicago.com

Sneak peek of something exciting happening in 2025... you won’t want to miss this. Stay tuned. 🍹✨

#BigThingsComing #StayTuned #CajunCafeChicago #2025 #ChicagoCatering #Chicago

What a year 2024 has been! From expanding our reach to creating new partnerships, this year has been all about growth, community, and celebrating life's special moments together. We're beyond grateful for every connection we've made and for the incredible relationships formed through food, culture, and shared experiences.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported Cajun Cafe Chicago—we couldn't have done it without you! We’re excited to keep building, growing, and making more memories in the year ahead. Here's to even more delicious moments in 2025! 🧡✨

#CajunCafeChicago #SouthernCuisine #Chicago #2024 #HappyNewYear #2024Recap #Memories #Grateful #Catering #BlackOwned #WomanOwned #SmallBusiness #ChicagoCatering #ChicagoChef

Cajun Red Beans & Rice—slow-cooked red bean seasoned with our house blend seasonings and severed over fluffy white rice. Vegan friendly, but add your favorite protein to make it yours. A true Southern classic, done right.

Ready to serve this at your next event? Hit the link in bio. 🍽

#CajunCafeChicago #SouthernFlavors #AuthenticCajun #ChicagoCatering #SpecialEvents#CajunCuisine

We were honored to cater the holiday event for the amazing staff of @chicagojesuitacademy!

A huge thank you to @drinksonmechicago for adding the perfect touch to the celebration, and an even bigger shoutout to Megan and Tom for all your help in facilitating this event. Of course we can not forget about the @brownsugarbakeries cupcakes. It was truly a joy to be part of a community that’s making such a lasting impact, creating opportunities, and building futures with so much care and intention.

Here’s to many more moments of collaboration and celebration! 🎄✨

#ChicagoJesuitAcademy #ChicagoCatering #HolidayCelebration #ChicagoEvents #CommunityMatters #CajunCafeChicago

This ain’t your average sauce, y’all. Our Bayou Sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I would call it the mild sauce of Cajun Cafe Chicago. And if you like it hot, our original Hot Sauce will bring just what to need to spice up that plate. We don’t play when it comes to flavor!

#CajunCafeChicago #BayouSauce #Hot #ChicagoEats #SpicyAndSweet #ChicagoFoodies #WhereTheSouthMeetsTheMidwest #RealFlavor #TasteOfTheSouth #EatLocal #SupportLocal

🎄 Happy Holidays from all of us at Cajun Cafe Chicago! 🎁✨

This season, we’re counting our blessings—and y’all are at the top of the list. 💛 To our hardworking team who makes it all possible and to our incredible customers who keep us inspired, thank you for being part of our journey. Your support means everything!

Here’s to good food, great company, and spreading joy this holiday season. 🥂 Cheers to you and yours! 🧡

#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #CajunCafeChicago #Grateful #Teamwork

Crispy, golden, and cooked to perfection—our fried catfish is always a hit. Whether it’s served buffet-style, plated or as small bite, this dish always has guests coming back for more.

Click the link in our bio or message us to book with Cajun Cafe Chicago today. 🍽️

📸@shannonlamar

#CajunCafeChicago #AuthenticCajun #ChicagoCatering #SpecialEvents#CajunCuisine

We are deeply honored and grateful to @peace_runners773 for trusting Cajun Cafe Chicago to cater your 2nd Annual Gala. This opportunity to serve you and our incredible community means so much to us. Your support has been a blessing, and you have become family.

The work you’re doing to empower and uplift the community is beyond inspiring. It’s a reminder of how a simple idea can grow into something that touches countless lives in such a positive way. We’re honored to be a part of this journey with you. Thank you for all you do! S/O to Nicole and Tiffany for working with me to pull this all together. It was a beautiful event!

@backpack_jack77 @be_you2ful 🖤 @peace_runners773 @gooseislandchicago @eyecandycolee @major_clay

#PeaceRunners773 #CommunityStrong #CajunCafeChicago #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoCatering

Feast your eyes on this masterpiece! Charred Brussels sprouts, tangy cranberries, roasted potatoes, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and perfectly pan-seared chicken. Your taste buds are in for a treat! 🍽️🔥

#CajunCafeChicago #ChickenBreast #SeasonalEats #ChicagoFood #CateredEvent #ChicagoCatering

On the 8th day of Christmas, Cajun Cafe Chicago brought the sweetest gift—mini dessert shooters made to impress! 🎄✨

Banana pudding, strawberry cheesecake, and lemon blueberry crunch are here to add a little magic to your holiday celebrations.

Which one’s calling your name first? 👀🎅🏾

📷@shannonlamar

#CajunCafeChristmas #8DaysOfChristmas #CajunCafeChicago #WhereTheSouthMeetsTheMidwest #ChicagoEats #ComfortFood #Catering

We've added something extra special to our small bites menu—introducing our one-of-a-kind charcuterie boards, vibrant seasonal fruit and vegetable platters, and artisan cheese boards! Perfect for any occasion, these beauties are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Check out this sneak peek of us putting one together! 🧀🍇

#CajunCafeChicago #MeatAndCheeseBoard #ChicagoEats #EventCatering #FoodieFavorites #ChicagoCatering

In November, we been on the move, y’all! We announced our exciting partnership with @gofooda, and now we’re in action! Cajun Cafe Chicago is popping up in offices, hospitals, and residential buildings across the city, bringing our signature southern bowls to a location near you. Think Bayou Chicken, Shrimp Étouffée, Cajun Red Beans, Greens, and so much more. Keep an eye out for our Fooda pop-ups—it’s Where the South Meets the Midwest!™️

#CajunCafeChicago #FoodaPopUp #WhereTheSouthMeetsTheMidwest #ChicagoEats

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HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?

CORPORATE EVENTS

SMALL BITES

SPECIAL EVENTS

HOW TO ORDER

Browse the Menu

Visit the Cajun Cafe Chicago website and browse our catering menu to get an idea of the types of dishes and services they offer. You can also request a custom menu if you have specific needs or preferences.

Contact Cajun Cafe Chicago

Once you have an idea of what you would like to order contact Cajun Cafe Chicago to discuss your event details and place your order. You can reach out to us by phone or email, or on our online delivey platform to place your order.

Confirm Your Order

After placing your order Cajun Cafe Chicago will provide you with a confirmation. Be sure to review the confirmation carefully to ensure that all the details of your order are correct.