About Us

Bauer’s Party Masters Catering traces it roots back 40 years to Grayslake, Illinois where Eddie Bauer Sr. and his wife Merry owned and operated Parkway Grocery. With the help of their family and a lot of hard work they were able to grow and expanded their business throughout Lake County. Eddie Sr. was the first to introduce deli catering to the area.

Eddie Bauer Jr. followed in his father's footsteps developing such successful businesses as: Party Masters Catering in Lake Forest, IL, Bauer's Red Rose at Renwood Country Club, Bauer's on the Bay in Lake Villa, IL, and Bauer's Bistro in Grayslake, IL. Over the years, Eddie Sr. and Jr. developed their skills and passions for food service. Then, father and son decided to focus on what they really love - catering! In 1996 they joined forces and opened Bauer’s Party Masters Catering in Libertyville, IL.

Eddie Jr. now operates the Libertyville location with his wife Mary and they are continuing the growth and innovation that Eddie’s parents started by expanding the home office to offer delicious take-out deli foods.

Working with the village of Lake Villa, they have been instrumental in the rennovation of the Lehmann Mansion, turning it into one of Lake County's hottest event sites.  Situated on 60 acres, this fantastic, historical building has been updated to include ADA accessible restrooms, new party rooms and a 3-season tent for larger events.  Check out www.lehmannmansion.com for more information about this exciting property. 

Today, Bauer’s Party Masters Catering is a tight-knit family-owned operation, enjoying a reputation of quality food and a can-do, cheerful attitude! Providing a wide range of catering services (Corporate events, picnics, pig roasts, cocktail and appetizer parties, and special themed events) to its clients in the Chicago-land and Lake County area.