Office and team catering in Chicago
27 local restaurants take orders for a team lunch or a meeting on Pool. Lunch for 30 starts at $6.66 a person at Rajun Cajun.
How a team orders
- Pickup or delivery
- 26 of the 27 restaurants take pickup orders, from a team anywhere in Chicago. 17 deliver to Hyde Park and UChicago. Delivery reaches up to 3 miles from the UChicago main quad, and a restaurant's own limit can be smaller. See the delivery area
- Notice and minimums
- Most restaurants ask for a day's notice or more. 8 of the 27 have no minimum order. Chicago Waffles South Loop and Flash Taco make breakfast. Work out the trays
- Paying for the team
- Pay by card, or send a pay link to whoever holds the company card. One itemized receipt. Invoice or PO is for UChicago accounts and organizations with an approved tax letter.
What 15, 30 and 50 people cost
| Restaurant | 15 peopletotal before tax | 30 peopletotal before tax | 50 peopletotal before tax | How | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajun CajunIndian, Hyde Park | $8.27 a personabout $124 total | $6.66 a personabout $200 total | $5.66 a personabout $283 total | Delivery, or pickup | Order |
| Subway 53rd StreetSandwiches, Hyde Park | $8.59 a personabout $129 total | $7.24 a personabout $217 total | $7.30 a personabout $365 total | Delivery, or pickup | Order |
| The Barn Hockey BarAmerican, Near West Side | $10.00 a personabout $150 total | $8.17 a personabout $245 total | $7.00 a personabout $350 total | Pickup, or delivery where checkout allows it | Order |
| Mezze Mediterranean GrillMediterranean, Bronzeville | $13.20 a personabout $198 total | $8.44 a personabout $253 total | $8.43 a personabout $422 total | Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup | Order |
| CedarsMediterranean, Hyde Park | $14.06 a personabout $211 total | $9.53 a personabout $286 total | $10.21 a personabout $511 total | Delivery, or pickup | Order |
| Baba PitaMediterranean, Near West Side | $16.67 a personabout $250 total | $9.60 a personabout $288 total | $8.96 a personabout $448 total | Pickup, or delivery where checkout allows it | Order |
| Garifuna FlavaBelizean and Caribbean, Chicago Lawn | $13.34 a personabout $200 total | $9.63 a personabout $289 total | $5.78 a personabout $289 total | Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup | Order |
| Kabob-ItMiddle Eastern kabobs, Hyde Park | $13.32 a personabout $200 total | $9.99 a personabout $300 total | $9.99 a personabout $500 total | Delivery, or pickup | Order |
| JarabeMexican, Near West Side | $12.00 a personabout $180 total | $10.20 a personabout $306 total | $10.20 a personabout $510 total | Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup | Order |
| Pizza CapriPizza and Italian, Hyde Park | $10.46 a personabout $157 total | $10.30 a personabout $309 total | $9.34 a personabout $467 total | Delivery, or pickup | Order |
17 more restaurants
| Restaurant | 15 peopletotal before tax | 30 peopletotal before tax | 50 peopletotal before tax | How | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Migos Fine FoodsMexican and American, Bronzeville | $12.18 a personabout $183 total | $10.47 a personabout $314 total | $7.52 a personabout $376 total | Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup | Order |
| Morry's DeliDeli and sandwiches, Hyde Park | $14.93 a personabout $224 total | $11.20 a personabout $336 total | $11.20 a personabout $560 total | Delivery, or pickup | Order |
| AmericanosMexican, Morgan Park | $13.33 a personabout $200 total | $11.33 a personabout $340 total | $9.52 a personabout $476 total | Pickup, or delivery where checkout allows it | Order |
| Thai 55 RestaurantThai, Hyde Park | $15.47 a personabout $232 total | $11.60 a personabout $348 total | $11.60 a personabout $580 total | Delivery, or pickup | Order |
| Olive Mediterranean GrillMediterranean, Near North Side | $23.34 a personabout $350 total | $12.00 a personabout $360 total | $11.26 a personabout $563 total | Pickup, or delivery where checkout allows it | Order |
| Nando's PERi-PERiPeri-peri chicken, Hyde Park | $15.18 a personabout $228 total | $12.35 a personabout $371 total | $13.04 a personabout $652 total | Delivery, or pickup | Order |
| Kameya Ramen & SushiRamen and sushi, Lakeview | $16.67 a personabout $250 total | $13.14 a personabout $394 total | $12.29 a personabout $615 total | Pickup only | Order |
| Fork FantasyAmerican and soul food | $26.67 a personabout $400 total | $13.34 a personabout $400 total | $11.63 a personabout $582 total | Delivery where checkout allows it | Order |
| Yassa African RestaurantWest African, Bronzeville | $23.52 a personabout $353 total | $13.88 a personabout $416 total | $15.98 a personabout $799 total | Pickup only | Order |
| Mr Greek GyrosGreek, Near West Side | $17.60 a personabout $264 total | $14.27 a personabout $428 total | $14.56 a personabout $728 total | Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup | Order |
| Chicago Waffles South LoopBreakfast, waffles and soul food, South Loop | $18.40 a personabout $276 total | $14.67 a personabout $440 total | $13.76 a personabout $688 total | Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup | Order |
| Flash TacoBreakfast, West Town | $25.60 a personabout $384 total | $20.53 a personabout $616 total | $19.60 a personabout $980 total | Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup | Order |
Desserts, snacks and bowls
| Restaurant | 15 peopletotal before tax | 30 peopletotal before tax | 50 peopletotal before tax | How | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolat UzmaDesserts and chocolates, Pilsen | $4.42 a personabout $66 total | $3.68 a personabout $110 total | $3.98 a personabout $199 total | Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup | Order |
| Moore PoppinPopcorn and snacks, Bronzeville | $10.00 a personabout $150 total | $5.50 a personabout $165 total | $4.68 a personabout $234 total | Pickup only | Order |
| Sugar BlissDesserts and cupcakes, The Loop | $7.80 a personabout $117 total | $6.47 a personabout $194 total | $5.29 a personabout $265 total | Pickup only | Order |
| Deep PurplAcai and smoothies, Hyde Park | $11.50 a personabout $173 total | $9.20 a personabout $276 total | $9.20 a personabout $460 total | Delivery, or pickup | Order |
| Classic CobblerDesserts, Bronzeville | Not priced | Not priced | Not priced | Pickup only | Order |
Each price is the cheapest ready-made order for that many people, a person, before tax. It is priced for pickup, or for delivery where the restaurant only delivers. Prices checked November 13, 2026.
Questions
How much does catering cost for 20 people?
Rajun Cajun starts at $6.20 a person for 20, The Barn Hockey Bar at $7.50 and Subway 53rd Street at $8.59. At Rajun Cajun that is about $124 for 20, before tax. These are the cheapest ready-made lunches on Pool today.
How far ahead do we need to order?
Most restaurants ask for a day's notice or more. The Barn Hockey Bar, Deep Purpl, Baba Pita, Pizza Capri, Thai 55 Restaurant and Mr Greek Gyros take orders with less than a day's notice. The restaurant confirms each order within 2 hours during its opening hours.
Can you deliver to an office downtown?
No. Delivery reaches addresses within 3 miles of the UChicago main quad, so an office in the Loop picks up at the restaurant. 26 of the 27 restaurants take pickup orders.
Is there a minimum order?
8 of the 27 restaurants have no minimum. The rest set their own, shown on each menu page. The prices in the table already count each minimum.
How does the company pay?
By card, or with a pay link that whoever holds the company card opens and pays. Every order has one itemized receipt. Paying later by invoice or PO is for UChicago accounts and organizations with an approved tax letter.
Is Pool part of the University of Chicago?
No. Pool is run by Pool Technologies, Inc. It was started by University of Chicago students, but it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the University.