Chicago Catering On The Water.
Catering and bar packages for Knot My Boat Charters vessels — planned with your charter team so food and service fit your group, your route, and your dock time.
From menu to dock — three simple steps.
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Tell us your guest count, vessel, and event style. Our team builds a tailored menu and bar package within one business day.
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Planning a corporate outing, wedding, or private celebration? The 2026 Events Kit bundles packages, pricing, and sample menus.
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Built around yacht service.
Chic Chef
Chic Chef Catering pairs refined menus with service built for yachts — small galleys, tight timelines, and plating underway without losing the polish guests expect on the water.
Their crews have handled everything from client outings to rehearsal dinners on the lake; they coordinate with our charter team on headcount, timing, and meal flow so service stays on schedule from dock to last course.
Corporate yacht charter FAQs.
Everything you need to know about hosting your corporate event on the water.
We cater every size — from intimate parties up to full-vessel events of two hundred guests. Per-person minimums vary by menu format; smaller groups have flexibility for buffet, family-style, or grazing setups.
Two weeks is ideal for full custom menus and large groups. Smaller, simpler catering can often be added within 5–7 days of your charter. Lollapalooza week, holidays, and peak summer Saturdays fill earliest — book ahead when possible.
Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, halal, and allergy-safe options are all available with advance notice. We coordinate directly with our culinary partners to build menus around your guests’ needs.
Yes. Bar service is booked directly through Knot My Boat Charters — from beer and wine to call packages to premium packages.
Yes. There is a $250 fee for bringing outside catering. Our preferred partner, Chic Chef Catering, is built around yacht service and handles every logistical detail — most clients find that simpler.
Catering is delivered to the dock and loaded by our crew before guests board. On the boat it is mainly self-serve from your buffet, stations, or family-style setup; you can request wait staff if you want extra support, though most charters keep it self-serve. Bar service is coordinated to match your package.