Buona Catering opened its doors on Lawrence Avenue in Harwood Heights in October 2015, just steps from Harlem Avenue and a short drive from Harlem Irving Plaza. Over the years our catering team has become a familiar name at office lunches, school gatherings, graduation parties, and family get-togethers across Harwood Heights and the surrounding northwest suburbs.
Everything traces back to Berwyn in 1981, when our parents opened the very first Buona. The beef is still slow roasted the same way, using the family recipe they started with, and our pastas and sauces are prepared the way our family has always made them.
Decide how you want to feed your guests, and we will take it from there. Choose all-inclusive buffets with an entrée, sides, and salad, boxed lunches that give every person a full meal, pre-made sandwich trays for easy grabbing, or à la carte trays of Italian beef, pasta, salads, and desserts that you mix and match.
All-inclusive buffets bring an entrée, sides, and salad together in one easy order for any Harwood Heights crowd.
Trays of Italian Beef, chicken, burgers, and other favorites, ready to pass around the table.
Individually packed lunches with Buona classics, sandwiches, or salads that hand out in seconds.
Pick the trays you want, from Italian beef and Italian sausage to chicken and pasta, and build the spread your way.
Crisp, chef-made salads loaded with fresh ingredients and finished with all-natural dressings.
Sweet trays of cannoli, cookies, and brownies to close out any gathering.
Buona Catering in Harwood Heights is located at 7343 W Lawrence Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706, close to Harlem Avenue and Harlem Irving Plaza with quick access to the Kennedy Expressway. Catering pickup is easy on the way to the office or a party, and we deliver catering orders to Norridge, Schiller Park, Elmwood Park, Park Ridge, and River Grove.
Hosting somewhere else? Nearby Buona catering locations include Rosemont, Oak Park, and Skokie. View all Buona catering locations to find the one nearest you.
Harwood Heights sits right where Chicago meets the northwest suburbs, surrounded by retail teams at Harlem Irving Plaza and the offices and medical facilities around Norridge. Buona caters working lunches, training days, and employee appreciation events for all of them, along with park district programs and church gatherings. We also provide catered lunches and team meals for families and staff connected to Union Ridge School District 86, Pennoyer School District 79, and Ridgewood Community High School District 234.
Birthdays, graduation parties, holiday dinners, and block parties are a lot easier when the food is ready to go. Our event catering covers everything from a few party trays to a full buffet, so you can spend the day with your guests. Pick up on Lawrence Avenue or let us bring it to you.
What can I order from the Harwood Heights catering menu?
Start with Buona’s Original Italian Beef, then add Italian sausage, chicken, pasta, fresh salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts. Everything is available as buffets, boxed lunches, sandwich trays, or à la carte trays. See the full catering menu
Which towns can get Buona catering delivered from Harwood Heights?
Catering orders over $200.00 are delivered to Harwood Heights, Norridge, Schiller Park, Elmwood Park, Park Ridge, and River Grove. Book your delivery online or call us at (312) 872-0180.
Can I order catering for a graduation party in Harwood Heights?
Yes. Buffets and party trays make graduation parties simple to host, so you can celebrate with your graduate instead of cooking all day. Pick up your order on Lawrence Avenue or have it delivered.
Is there a vegan option for catered events?
Yes. The Italian Beefless, made from seitan, is our plant-based twist on the classic and is sold only at Buona. Add it to boxed lunches or pre-made sandwich trays, or swap it into any Buona Beef tray at no extra charge. The Caprese sandwich is a vegetarian choice as well.
Can Buona cater for businesses near Harlem Irving Plaza?
Yes. Retail teams, nearby offices, and community groups around Harlem Irving Plaza order catered lunches and party trays from our Harwood Heights location, only a few minutes away.
Can Buona handle catering for a big crowd?
Yes. Group size is never a problem, and we regularly cater for 50 people or more than 1,000 people. Our specialists help you combine buffets, party trays, and boxed lunches for block parties, company outings, and school events.
Do you take holiday catering orders in Harwood Heights?
Yes. Our Harwood Heights team takes holiday catering orders all year, from Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day to office holiday parties, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.
Do you cater office meetings in Harwood Heights?
Yes. Businesses, medical offices, and retail teams around Harwood Heights and Norridge rely on Buona for working lunches, trainings, and appreciation events. Boxed lunches give everyone a full meal with no setup.
Where do I pick up a Harwood Heights catering order?
Come to 7343 W Lawrence Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706. Choose a pickup time when you order online, and everything will be ready when you walk in. Order pickup online or call (312) 872-0180.
