Caterers' Grand Opening Has Patriotic Flavor

The owners of JH Sweis Caterers were peppered with compliments by the American Legion at their grand opening.

A formal flag ceremony marked the opening comments for the JH Sweis Catering grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony by the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce at the American Legion Post #1977. Jan and Hayle Sweis are the new in-house catering service for both the American Legion Canteen Restaurant as well as for the banquet facility. Before serving hors doeuvres and pulled pork sandwiches, the Past Commander Craig Phillips of New Lenox praised the couple's commitment to helping the American Legion complete its dream to become a viable spot for social gatherings and casual conversations over a meal. Since 2009, the American Legion has been working on plans to update and revamp the building, he said. A $2 million investment brought the …

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JH Sweis Catering Adds Zesty Menu for Banquets at the American Legion

JH Sweis Catering brings 25 years of experience to the American Legion, while also catering corporate events, weddings and more.

Jan—she's the "J"—and Hayle—he's the "H"—are the main ingredients in JH Sweis Catering. Together the two have taken their 25 years of experience in the food industry and moved it into the newly remodeled Tom E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Drive. They're the new in-house caterer for banquets held at the American Legion. They took an empty space and created a kitchen where dishes like Thai Green Curry Spoons (a grilled chicken dish served with bamboo shoots laced with coconut green curry sauce), custom pasta dinners and mini Caesar salad bites are prepared right along with a rib eye steak sandwich, a juicy hamburger and exquisite sweet trays. In other words, whether you're in the mood for an elegant entrée or a hearty meal…

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VOTE: Who's the Best Caterer in the Southland?

Don't miss the opportunity to vote for what you feel is the BEST caterer in your community or a surrounding town. It'll face off against others from the area for the title of the most-loved caterer in the Southland.

There's so many events during the summer that can call for a caterer, that it's important to know who you can rely on to get the job done and provide some tasty food. Whether it's a wedding, a graduation party or something else entirely, there are plenty of chances to get an event catered.  So tell us—What's the best caterer in the Southland?  VOTE: Readers nominated the options below. To cast your vote, select an option in the poll at the bottom of the article. Also make sure to tell us why you picked your favorite in the comments. To vote, you must be logged in to your free Patch account. Don't have one? Click "Join" in the upper right corner. The winner will be determined by poll votes only, not reviews or comments.  WRITE REVIEWS Click…

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Nominate the Best Caterer in New Lenox

Don't miss the opportunity to nominate what you feel is the BEST caterer in your community or a surrounding town. It'll face off against others from the area for the title of the most-loved festival in the Southland.

Who Do You Trust for Quality Catering?

Don't miss the opportunity to nominate what you feel is the BEST caterer in your community or a surrounding town. It'll face off against others from the area for the title of the most-loved caterer in the Southland.

Thanks for participating in Patch's Readers' Choice! Our nomination period is now over. Check back July 23, when live voting for your favorites begins! ------------------- There's so many events during the summer that can call for a caterer, that it's important to know who you can rely on to get the job done and provide some tasty food. Whether it's a wedding, a graduation party or something else entirely, there are plenty of chances to get an event catered.  So tell us—What's the best caterer in the Southland? There's no doubt that we have a repertoire of options in Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Palos, Chicago Heights, Homewood-Flossmoor, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Frankfort, New Lenox and Mokena.  Nominate your favorite caterer by…

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