Graduation season in Rockford is in full swing and when it comes to planning the actual party, one thing is clear: parents are on the hunt for the best food to cater.

Nobody wants to spend graduation day in the kitchen, and Rockford families are leaning hard into catering options that bring less stress to the big day.  The good news?  Rockford has tons of options to choose from, according to locals.

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When I asked on Facebook about the best local restaurants and food trucks to cater a grad party, Rockford did not disappoint.  They don't play when it comes to food!

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Let's just say... there's no shortage of delicious eats around here.  Whatever your budget is, there's something for every family to feast on.

Best Graduation Party Catering in the Rockford Area

  • La Croûte Bakery Cafe
  • Cheezy's Grilled Cheeses
  • Hector's Cocina
  • GTO Tamales & More
  • Rustic Oven Wood Fired Pizza
  • Disco Chicken
  • Sassy Mac Boys
  • Ambiance Cuisine Catering & Cocktails
  • Golden Fusion
  • Udderly Delicious- Ice Cream on the Mooooove
  • Tacos Guzman
  • Smoking F Tacos
  • Perfectly Seasoned Catering
  • ESO Borinquen Cuisine
  • Shooting Star Sweets
  • Wehpah Food Truck
  • Sizzlin’ Suzie’s
  • Big Jon's- Belvidere, IL
  • The Taco Shop 815
  • Dso’s Texas style BBQ
  • Dos Amigos Taqueria
  • The Italian Greyhound
  • The Parks
  • Honey’s Lemonade
  • Windsor Pizza Parlor
  • Mama's Feel Good Food
  • Honey Boy's BBQ & Catering

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This is just a handful of local restaurants and food trucks that were recommended around the Rockford area.  I know there are more, so let's keep the list growing!  Who do you love catering from?

Check out the entire list of places mentioned on Facebook here.

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