LM Catering

LM Catering & Events is the team people turn to when they want a different take on catering. We’re cool and artsy and we show people how to think outside the ballroom. Our customers love us because on the one hand we’re a touch unconventional, but on the other we’re completely professional. We pay attention to every last detail.

Meet the Lacuna Team

  • Tania Paez

    Director of Catering Sales

    Tania has been in our crazy industry for 18 years…she was told by an amazing mentor once, hospitality was like the mafia- once you’re in, you can never leave and he was not wrong- she’s still going strong! Loving food and wine just makes the job so much easier and fun! she has worked in the restaurant, hotel, venue, and entertainment side. She loves what she does and working in a truly one of a kind venue like Lacuna!

  • Emily Bollinger

    Catering Sales Manager

    Emily is a seasoned events professional with nearly a decade of experience under her belt. Beginning her career in her hometown of Arizona, she honed her skills in hospitality and event management, specializing in weddings but also dabbling in corporate events, fundraising, festivals, and conferences. In 2019, she ventured to Chicago, driven by the ambition to immerse herself in larger and more prestigious events. With a background as a wedding planner and having worked across various wedding venues in both Chicago and Arizona, Emily brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Beyond her professional pursuits, Emily shares a heartwarming commitment to fostering kittens alongside her wife, having facilitated the adoption of an impressive tally of 75-80 cats and kittens over the past three years.

  • Megan Coarson

    Catering Sales Manager

    Megan's journey in the hospitality industry began as a hostess during her high school years, igniting a passion that has spanned over two decades. With an impressive portfolio encompassing sales roles across diverse sectors including restaurants, hotels, off-premise catering, theaters, and even a zoo, Megan boasts a wealth of experience and expertise in her field. Outside of her professional endeavors, Megan finds joy and fulfillment in cherishing moments with her beloved family comprising her husband, two children, two dogs, and two cats.

About LM Catering

Founded in 2010 by Nicole and Stephan Outrequin Quaisser, LM Catering & Events is a part of LM Restaurant Group and provides full-service catering to the Chicagoland area. Additionally, LM Catering & Events is the exclusive caterer and event management team at LM Studio, Twenty-Six, City View Loft, Lacuna Events by LM, and Sky on Nine Rosemont. The LM Catering & Events team has worked to create a full-service approach at these three exclusive venues, in an effort to give clients the complete service they are accustomed to receiving at hotels but in one-of-a-kind settings.