Vegan and vegetarian catering in Hyde Park and Chicago

22 restaurants on Pool mark vegan or vegetarian dishes on their catering menus, 7 of them in Hyde Park. 15 deliver to Hyde Park and UChicago. Among them, a ready-made meal for 20 starts at $6.20 a person at Rajun Cajun. That price is for the whole meal, and it can include dishes without the mark.

The restaurants and their marked dishes

Diet marks come from each restaurant. For an allergy or a strict diet, write it in the order's notes and confirm with the restaurant before you order.

An item marked vegan is listed once, under vegan.

Kabob-It
Middle Eastern kabobs, Hyde Park
vegan
3 items on Kabob-It's catering menu are marked vegan.
- Smoked Jackfruit "Brisket" · $17.00 · Per person
- Stuffed Bell Peppers · $17.00 · Per person
- Eggplant Marinara · $17.00 · Per person
vegetarian
No other item on Kabob-It's catering menu is marked vegetarian.
Whole ready-made meal from $12.49 a person for 20 · $100 minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Delivery, or pickup
Catering deal: 20% off orders of $250 or more
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Cedars
Mediterranean, Hyde Park
vegan
No item on Cedars' catering menu is marked vegan.
vegetarian
11 items on Cedars' catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Crispy Falafel · $25.95 · Serves 8 to 10
- Falafel Taco Bar · $13.50 · Per person
- Cedars' Continental Breakfast Spread · $14.50 · Per person
- Falafel Bowl · $12.00 · Per person
- Falafel Salad Bowl · $14.00 · Per person
- Falafel Wrap Lunch Box · $12.50 · Per person
All 11 on the menu
Whole ready-made meal from $10.54 a person for 20 · No minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Delivery, or pickup
Catering deal: One baklava per person on orders of $250 or more
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Subway 53rd Street
Sandwiches, Hyde Park
vegan
1 item on Subway 53rd Street's catering menu is marked vegan.
- Toppings Platter · $15.99 · Serves 7
vegetarian
1 other item on Subway 53rd Street's catering menu is marked vegetarian.
- Salad Lunch Box · $11.29 · Per person
Whole ready-made meal from $8.59 a person for 20 · $50 minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Delivery, or pickup
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Nando's PERi-PERi
Peri-peri chicken, Hyde Park
vegan
13 items on Nando's PERi-PERi's catering menu are marked vegan.
- Hummus with Pita & PERi Drizzle · $49.99 · Serves 12 to 14
- Portuguese Rice · $39.99 · Serves 12 to 14
- Lemon & Herb PERi-PERi Sauce · $7.39
- Garlic PERi-PERi Sauce · $7.39
- Medium PERi-PERi Sauce · $7.39
- Hot PERi-PERi Sauce · $7.39
All 13 on the menu
vegetarian
17 other items on Nando's PERi-PERi's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Sweet Potato Halloumi Wrap Platter · $95.99 · Serves 8
- Sweet Potato Halloumi Wrap Half-Platter · $47.99 · Serves 4
- Sweet Potato Halloumi Wrap · $12.00 · Per person
- Sweet Potato Halloumi Wrap Box Lunch · $16.49 · Per person
- Rainbow Vegetarian Bowl · $17.19 · Per person
- Mixed Leaf Salad · $39.99 · Serves 8 to 10
All 17 on the menu
Whole ready-made meal from $11.81 a person for 20 · $149.99 minimum for delivery · Order 1 day ahead · Delivery, or pickup
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Rajun Cajun
Indian, Hyde Park
vegan
4 items on Rajun Cajun's catering menu are marked vegan.
- Basmati Rice Tray · $40.00 · Serves 10
- Collard Greens Tray · $45.00 · Serves 10
- Sweet Potatoes Tray · $45.00 · Serves 10
- Vegetable Samosa · $1.99
vegetarian
2 other items on Rajun Cajun's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Vegetable Curry Tray · $55.00 · Serves 10
- Vegetarian Meal Combo · $17.99 · Per person
Whole ready-made meal from $6.20 a person for 20 · $75 minimum for delivery · Order 1 day ahead · Delivery, or pickup
Catering deal: 20% off every order
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Pizza Capri
Pizza and Italian, Hyde Park
vegan
No item on Pizza Capri's catering menu is marked vegan.
vegetarian
3 items on Pizza Capri's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Veggie Twist · $18.95 · Serves 2
- Zorba the Greek · $18.95 · Serves 2
- Four Cheese · $18.95 · Serves 2
Whole ready-made meal from $12.04 a person for 20 · $175 minimum for delivery · Order 3 hours ahead · Delivery, or pickup
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Deep Purpl
Acai and smoothies, Hyde Park
vegan
4 items on Deep Purpl's catering menu are marked vegan.
- DP Bowl · $11.50 · Per person
- Power Bowl · $11.50 · Per person
- Build-Your-Own Acai Bowls Bar · $11.50 · Per person
- Strawberry Banana · $9.95 · Per person
vegetarian
5 other items on Deep Purpl's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Classic Bowl · $11.50 · Per person
- Deep Purpl Classic · $9.95 · Per person
- Chocolate PB Heaven · $9.95 · Per person
- Deep Yellow · $9.95 · Per person
- Deep Green · $9.95 · Per person
Ready-made order from $10.12 a person for 20 · No minimum · Order 12 hours ahead · Delivery, or pickup
Catering deal: 20% off orders of $250 or more
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Migos Fine Foods
Mexican and American, Bronzeville
vegan
1 item on Migos Fine Foods' catering menu is marked vegan.
- Guacamole Tray · $65.00 · Serves 10
vegetarian
6 other items on Migos Fine Foods' catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Build-Your-Own Jerk Cauliflower Taco Tray · $87.50 · Serves 10
- Buttermilk Biscuits · $37.75 · Serves 12
- Migos Chopped Salad · $39.50 · Serves 8 to 10
- Mini Migos Salad x10 · $60.00 · Serves 10
- Garlic Rice · $35.00 · Serves 8
- Potato Empanadas Catering · $4.50
Whole ready-made meal from $11.11 a person for 20 · $150 minimum · Order 2 days ahead · Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup
Catering deal: 20% off orders of $250 or more
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Mezze Mediterranean Grill
Mediterranean, Bronzeville
vegan
No item on Mezze Mediterranean Grill's catering menu is marked vegan.
vegetarian
1 item on Mezze Mediterranean Grill's catering menu is marked vegetarian.
- Greek Salad · $45.99 · Serves 10
Whole ready-made meal from $9.90 a person for 20 · No minimum · Order 3 days ahead · Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Yassa African Restaurant
West African, Bronzeville
vegan
No item on Yassa African Restaurant's catering menu is marked vegan.
vegetarian
11 items on Yassa African Restaurant's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Veggie Maffé · $220.00 · Serves 15 to 20
- Veggie Saka Saka · $220.00 · Serves 15 to 20
- Djolof Rice · $95.00 · Serves 15 to 20
- White Rice · $95.00 · Serves 15 to 20
- Fried Plantains (Aloco) · $95.00 · Serves 15 to 20
- Steamed Cabbage & Carrots · $95.00 · Serves 15 to 20
All 11 on the menu
Whole ready-made meal from $17.64 a person for 20 · No minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Pickup only
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Garifuna Flava
Belizean and Caribbean, Chicago Lawn
vegan
1 item on Garifuna Flava's catering menu is marked vegan.
- Sauteed Vegetables · $85.00 · Serves 20
vegetarian
5 other items on Garifuna Flava's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Vegetable Patties Turnover · $85.00 · Serves 20
- Fried Ripe Plantains · $100.00 · Serves 20
- Macaroni & Cheese · $85.00 · Serves 20
- Fresh Garden Salad · $70.00 · Serves 20
- Caramel Pound Cake (Circle Cake) · $85.00
Whole ready-made meal from $10.00 a person for 20 · $200 minimum, $250 for delivery · Order 1 day ahead · Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Chicago Waffles South Loop
Breakfast, waffles and soul food, South Loop
vegan
1 item on Chicago Waffles South Loop's catering menu is marked vegan.
- Tray of Fresh Fruit · $35.00 · Serves 10
vegetarian
4 other items on Chicago Waffles South Loop's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Tray of Scrambled Eggs · $40.00 · Serves 10
- Tray of Buttermilk Pancakes · $60.00 · Serves 10 to 15
- Package #9: Casa Chilaquiles · $130.00 · Serves 10
- Tray of Potatoes · $45.00 · Serves 10
Whole ready-made meal from $14.20 a person for 20 · $200 minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup
Catering deal: 20% off orders of $250 or more
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Chocolat Uzma
Desserts and chocolates, Pilsen
vegan
1 item on Chocolat Uzma's catering menu is marked vegan.
- Sipping Chocolate Spoons · $5.25 · Per person
vegetarian
No other item on Chocolat Uzma's catering menu is marked vegetarian.
Ready-made order from $4.42 a person for 20 · No minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup
Catering deal: 15% off every order
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Jarabe
Mexican, Near West Side
vegan
2 items on Jarabe's catering menu are marked vegan.
- Individual Veggie Portion · $7.00 · Per person
- Black Beans (Vegan and Gluten Free) · $35.00 · Serves 10 to 20
vegetarian
4 other items on Jarabe's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Mojo Mushroom · $65.00 · Serves 5 to 10
- Calabacitas (Veggie) · $70.00 · Serves 5 to 10
- House Salad · $30.00 · Serves 10
- Ensaladita · $40.00 · Serves 10
Whole ready-made meal from $11.48 a person for 20 · $150 minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Mr Greek Gyros
Greek, Near West Side
vegan
No item on Mr Greek Gyros' catering menu is marked vegan.
vegetarian
10 items on Mr Greek Gyros' catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Falafel · $130.00 · Serves 10
- Greek Salad · $10.99 · Per person
- Veggie Burger · $11.32 · Per person
- Falafel Dinner · $12.23 · Per person
- Mediterranean Rice Bowl · $10.99 · Per person
- Greek Rice · $70.00 · Serves 12
All 10 on the menu
Whole ready-made meal from $16.20 a person for 20 · $250 minimum for delivery · Order 12 hours ahead · Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup
Catering deal: 20% off orders of $250 or more
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Sugar Bliss
Desserts and cupcakes, The Loop
vegan
2 items on Sugar Bliss' catering menu are marked vegan.
- Mini Cupcakes · $36.00 · Serves 4 to 6
- Regular Cupcakes · $60.00 · Serves 12
vegetarian
No other item on Sugar Bliss' catering menu is marked vegetarian.
Ready-made order from $5.85 a person for 20 · No minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Pickup only
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Baba Pita
Mediterranean, Near West Side
vegan
5 items on Baba Pita's catering menu are marked vegan.
- Veggie Falafel Wraps · $80.00 · Serves 10
- Hummus + Pita · $20.00 · Serves 5
- Baba Ghannouj + Pita · $20.00 · Serves 5
- Falafel (20 Pc) · $10.00 · Serves 5
- Dolmah (20 Pc) · $10.00 · Serves 5
vegetarian
13 other items on Baba Pita's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Veggie Cauliflower Wraps · $80.00 · Serves 10
- Veggie Eggplant Wraps · $80.00 · Serves 10
- Veggie Dolma Wraps · $80.00 · Serves 10
- Veggie Combo · $15.95 · Per person
- Falafel Plate · $14.95 · Per person
- Dolmah Plate · $14.95 · Per person
All 13 on the menu
Whole ready-made meal from $12.50 a person for 20 · $250 minimum · Order 2 hours ahead · Pickup, or delivery where checkout allows it
Catering deal: 20% off orders of $250 or more
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Americanos
Mexican, Morgan Park
vegan
2 items on Americanos' catering menu are marked vegan.
- Pico de Gallo · $6.00 · Serves 8
- Grilled Jalapenos & Knob Onions · $27.00 · Serves 15 to 25
vegetarian
4 other items on Americanos' catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Guacamole · $9.00 · Serves 8
- Tortilla Chips · $7.00 · Serves 10 to 15
- Cheese Quesadillas · $33.00 · Serves 10 to 15
- House Salad · $40.00 · Serves 15 to 25
Whole ready-made meal from $10.00 a person for 20 · No minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Pickup, or delivery where checkout allows it
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Olive Mediterranean Grill
Mediterranean, Near North Side
vegan
6 items on Olive Mediterranean Grill's catering menu are marked vegan.
- Falafel · $25.00 · Serves 3 to 4
- Hummus · $40.00 · Serves 10
- Tabbouleh Salad · $40.00 · Serves 10
- Chickpea Salad · $40.00 · Serves 10
- OMG Salad · $40.00 · Serves 10
- Pita Bread · $12.00
vegetarian
4 other items on Olive Mediterranean Grill's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- OMG Vegetarian Package · $18.00 · Per person
- Baba Ghanoush · $40.00 · Serves 10
- Turkish Yogurt · $40.00 · Serves 10
- Sauce · $10.00 · Serves 10
Whole ready-made meal from $17.50 a person for 20 · $350 minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Pickup, or delivery where checkout allows it
Catering deal: 20% off orders of $250 or more
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Flash Taco
Breakfast, West Town
vegan
2 items on Flash Taco's catering menu are marked vegan.
- Rice (Yellow Tomato or White Garlic Poblano) · $50.00 · Serves 10 to 12
- Beans (Black or Pinto) · $40.00 · Serves 8 to 10
vegetarian
No other item on Flash Taco's catering menu is marked vegetarian.
Whole ready-made meal from $19.20 a person for 20 · No minimum · Order 1 day ahead · Delivers to Hyde Park and UChicago, or pickup
Catering deal: 20% off orders of $250 or more
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Kameya Ramen & Sushi
Ramen and sushi, Lakeview
vegan
No item on Kameya Ramen & Sushi's catering menu is marked vegan.
vegetarian
9 items on Kameya Ramen & Sushi's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Vegetable Spring Rolls · $70.00 · Serves 7 to 10
- Veggie Fiesta Roll · $9.99 · Per person
- Sweet Potato Roll · $8.99 · Per person
- Avocado Cucumber Roll · $8.99 · Per person
- Garden Salad · $60.00 · Serves 7 to 10
- Fried Veggie Gyoza · $7.99
All 9 on the menu
Whole ready-made meal from $12.50 a person for 20 · $250 minimum · Order 2 days ahead · Pickup only
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Fork Fantasy
American and soul food
vegan
No item on Fork Fantasy's catering menu is marked vegan.
vegetarian
11 items on Fork Fantasy's catering menu are marked vegetarian.
- Mini Pancakes · $70.00 · Serves 10 to 12
- Mini Veggie Lasagna Cups · $75.00 · Serves 10 to 12
- Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos · $80.00 · Serves 10 to 12
- Cajun Pasta: Veggie · $75.00 · Serves 10 to 12
- Roasted Potatoes · $50.00 · Serves 10 to 12
- Fantasy Mac & Cheese · $60.00 · Serves 10 to 12
All 11 on the menu
Whole ready-made meal from $20.00 a person for 20 · $400 minimum · Order 4 days ahead · Delivery where checkout allows it
Catering deal: 15% off orders of $250 or more
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Tray prices are each restaurant's own menu prices before tax. The meal price a person is the cheapest ready-made order for 20, for the whole meal, with the restaurant's catering deal where the order qualifies. Prices checked November 13, 2026.

Ordering

Most restaurants ask for a day's notice or more. Pizza Capri, Deep Purpl, Mr Greek Gyros and Baba Pita take orders with less than a day's notice. The restaurant confirms each order within 2 hours during its opening hours.

Pay by card, or with a pay link that someone else opens and pays. Paying later by invoice or PO is for UChicago accounts and organizations with an approved tax letter.

Delivery reaches addresses within 3 miles of the UChicago main quad, and a restaurant's own limit can be smaller. 21 of the 22 restaurants take pickup orders.

Questions

Which restaurants mark vegan or vegetarian dishes on their catering menus?

22 restaurants on Pool do. The most marked items are at Nando's PERi-PERi with 30, Baba Pita with 18 and Cedars with 11, and a menu's marks can include drinks and sauces. Each row above names them.

How much does catering with dishes marked vegan or vegetarian cost a person?

A ready-made meal for 20 starts at $6.20 a person at Rajun Cajun, $8.59 a person at Subway 53rd Street and $9.90 a person at Mezze Mediterranean Grill, before tax. That is the whole ready-made meal, and it can include dishes without the mark. Each marked dish is listed above with its tray price and how many it serves.

Do they deliver to the UChicago campus?

15 of the 22 deliver to Hyde Park and the UChicago campus. Pool delivers to addresses within 3 miles of the main quad, and a restaurant's own limit can be smaller. Of the other 7, 6 take pickup orders at the restaurant and 4 deliver where checkout allows it.

How do I tell the restaurant about an allergy?

Write it in the order's notes at checkout and confirm with the restaurant before you order. The restaurant confirms each order within 2 hours during its opening hours.

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