by meimei

the studio

nourishing the creative process.

we specialize in bringing the warmth of a home-cooked meal into the workspace; no compromises, and no concessions. We provide thoughtful, customizable meal options that focus on the wellness of your team-- food that feels fresh, balanced, and most importantly, flavorful.

the services

Small plated bites from By Mei Mei
Cream-filled pastry in a metal mold from By Mei Mei
Freshly prepared greens and vegetables from By Mei Mei

sample breakfast menu

breakfast egg sandwich

sous vidé egg patty, crispy bacon, arugula, herb aioli

scrambled eggs

creamy scrambled eggs

crispy bacon

oven-crisped bacon

fruit crudités

assortment of seasonal fruits, size options available

seeded bread w/house butter

fresh seeded bread, salted whipped butter

beverage service

coffee, fresh-squeezed juice

Breakfast sandwich on a metal plate from By Mei Mei

sample lunch menu (homestyle)

Salmon dish from By Mei Mei

lumpia

ground pork (+veg opt) napa, carrots, shiitake mushroom

lo mein noodles

stir-fried in a garlic ginger sauce

pepper beef

flank steak, green pepper, caramelized onion, szechuan pepper

szechuan chicken

chicken breast, red pepper, carmelized onion, szechuan pepper

ginger tofu

marinated in a garlic ginger sauce

vegetable stir fry

bok choy, bell pepper, peapod, water chestnut, garlic ginger sauce

almond cookies

almond flour, vanilla, sliced almonds

sample lunch menu (classic)

farro salad

farro, mint, pistachios, mustard greens, radishes, shaved parmesan

pesto grilled chicken

grilled chicken breast, house pesto, rice vinegar

grilled salmon

salmon fillet, chili powder, cumin, coriander, lime

pesto grilled tofu

grilled tofu marinated in house pesto

herbed potatoes

fingerling potatoes, charred leeks, dill, parsley, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan

seasonal greens salad

baby spinach, grilled peaches, pistachios, burrata, olive oil vinaigrette

house focaccia

flaky salt, seasonal herbs

signature ccc

the perfect chocolate chip cookie, topped with flaky salt

Grilled corn with herbs on a platter from By Mei Mei

the details

EVENT STAFFING

for production bookings, we provide one to two staff members (dependent on group size) who will be available on-site for the duration of service, up to 8 hours.

SERVICE BREAKDOWN

service includes rental of equipment, disposables and tableware, hourly staff wages, mileage, etc. detailed cost sheet available upon request.

PARTY SIZES

rates are priced per head (inclusive of rental and service charges). while we do not require a minimum party size, larger parties allow for a lower cost per individual. please request a quote for more details.

PACKAGE OPTIONS

typical production package is a 6-8 hour breakfast and lunch (setup to breakdown), but single service is available upon request.

ALLERGIES AND MENU PREFERENCES

menus will be designed based on group size and seasonality/availability of ingredients, however they are customizable as it pertains to food preferences, restrictions, and allergies– we want you to love what you eat!

CANCELLATION POLICY

a deposit is required upon booking, which will be refunded for cancellations made at least two weeks out. One to two weeks out will result in a 50% total booking cancellation fee, and cancellations made less than a week out will result in forfeit of entire booking fee.

TRAVEL BOOKINGS

the studio is based in the chicagoland area, but we love to travel! please reach out for more info on remote bookings.

contact us

let's eat!

We kindly ask for at least 28 days' lead time on bookings, although we know that it's not always possible. We'll do our best to be flexible and accommodate most requests, so please don't feel deterred by budget or party size! Once your request is received, we'll reach out to you shortly with a quote and more details.

Please direct any additional questions to our Instagram and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

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