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This gorgeous wedding spread had it all- 🥓 Stuffed bacon-wrapped dates 🍖 Mini bbq meatballs 🥗Veggie & Caprese Skewers Yummy Custom Charcuterie Cups 🥪 A Grazing Table w/ asst. sliders 🍰 Tiramisu & Strawberry Shooters And my homemade cannolis! All crowd favorites and handcrafted with love and designed to impress!💕 Because every event deserves a little flavor and fun! #CookingUpSomeFun #WeddingCatering #CharcuterieWithHeart #DessertShooters #CateringWithLove.

From a festive birthday board full of color and flavor 🎂🥳🎉to a small, heartfelt platter honoring a beloved cat companion💕each board was crafted with love, care and meaning!🥰 Because every board tells a story- and every story deserves to be shared with flavor and fun.❤️ #CookingUpSomeFun #CharcuterieWithHeart #CelebrsteEveryMoment #HandcrafyedHomemafeMemorable

The holiday hustle is here- but your menu doesn’t have to be stressful!🎉 From 🎁festive charcuterie grazing tables that WOW your guests to cozy catering spreads made with 😍love, let CookingUpSomeFun.com bring the flavor and fun to your 🎊 celebration! Handcrafted! Homemade! Memorable! Dates are filling up fast! Book your holiday 🥰 event now and make your gathering deliciously 🎉 unforgettable! #CookingUpSomeFun #HolidayCatering #CharcuterieMagic #GrazingTableGoals #StressF

Had an awesome time celebrating an amazing 8-year-old’s birthday with 16 creative little bakers! 👩‍🍳🧁 We mixed, frosted, and laughed our way through baking and decorating watermelon-shaped cookies, whale cookies, plus rose-topped and shark cupcakes — talk about fun and flavor! 🌊🍉🌹🦈 There was energy, creativity, and sprinkles everywhere — just the way I like it! If you’re planning a party that’s as unforgettable as it is delicious, I’ve got you covered! 💫 I lead and or

I had the absolute pleasure of designing a Char-BOO-Terie Grazing Table 👻🧀 and a sweet Dessert Bar 🍰 for an incredible Halloween fundraiser for “Little Friens” organization this past weekend! It was such a fun event filled with amazing people, spooky treats, and great energy — all for a wonderful cause. So proud to have been one of the sponsors and to add some delicious flair to the night! 💜 #CharBOOterie #DessertDreams #SpookySeason #GrazingGoals #EventInspo

Game day spreads, holiday feasts and family gatherings-I’ve got you covered!🍴✨💫🌟 From handcrafted charcuterie grazing tables to sweet & savory catering creations, CookingUpSomeFun.com brings flavor, fun and a homemade touch to every event! ⭐️Stress-free! Memorable! Delicious! 🎉Book Now- Holidays Fill Fast! #CookingUpSomeFun #CharcuterieGoals #GameDayGrazing #HolidayCatering #FamilyFeast #HandcraftedWithLove

ONLY 21 days ‘til Halloween, 48 days ‘til Thanksgiving, and 76days ‘til Christmas!🎅✨ It’s party season, and CookingUpSomeFun.com is ready to cater your fall fests, football gatherings, corporate holiday parties, and family celebrations! 🎉 From charcuterie magic to homemade, authentic, and delicious recipes, CookingUpSomeFun.com makes every event unforgettable. 📅 Dates are filling fast — message me or comment below to book your spot today! #CookingUpSomeFun #HolidayCaterin

🍁🎃 Look who popped up at Family Fest this past weekend at Pleasantdale Park District in Burr Ridge… our very own Scarecrow Sous Chef!...

🍁From cozy fall gatherings to festive holiday 🎁 parties, now is the perfect time to book CookingUpSomeFun.com to make your event more...

Created a Christmas morning themed grazing table for a corporate sales team…complete with homemade egg & sausage bites, cranberry mini...

For the 1920’s Mystery Night at the Museum Event, I crafted a grazing table for the Roaring 20’s! Brimming with savory meats, artisan...

🏈🍁🥳Sunday Funday! Fall Vibes! Holiday Cheer rolling in fast…..and so are my bookings! Whether it’s Football Bites! Fall Festivities!...

Today I led a cooking class for a college 🌟student where we covered knife skills, cutting board basics, and two delicious, easy,...

I had so much fun helping my client and colleague celebrate 20 amazing years in business with these catered crowd pleasers! 🥂Custom...

⭐️What an incredible opportunity to cater a 3 day leadership event!💛 👩‍🍳From homemade chicken picata & green bean almondine to a fully...

🪿🍼👶Had the best time catering this adorable baby shower- and yes it was a big hit with the guests🍼👶🪿 🌟A showstopping grazing table...

Catered a beautiful baby shower with a fruit & chocolate platter 🍓🍫pasta salad cups, chicken salad 🥐croissants & veggie ciabatta...

Honored to create a beautiful charcuterie grazing table for a Celebration of Life Ceremony 🕊️ Grateful to the lovely family who trusted...

From backyard bashes to cozy fall gatherings, CookingUpSomeFun.com brings the flavor AND the fun to your table! 🍴✨ 🍇 Grazing Tables 🎂...

CookingUpSomeFun.com & Charcuterie Class at Willowbrook Parks n Rec 8/7/25! Sign-up today! Call 630-323-8215 to register! Looking for a...