YU-YUBU
ユユブ
● Premium Catering · Chicago
Japanese craftsmanship.
For your event.
OUR APPROACH
Precision Service Restaurant.
A modern hospitality philosophy built on relationships and precision — with efficiency as the natural outcome. Every detail is intentional. Every guest is treated as an individual.
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Freshness is non-negotiable
Yubu is freshly prepared before every event — not mass-produced, not reheated. Quality you can taste from the first bite.
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Matcha Specialist on site
A trained Matcha Specialist attends every event — hand-whisking every cup to order and introducing guests to the craft behind each cup.
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Relationships first
We don't just feed your event. We become part of it — connecting your guests with Japanese craftsmanship and a food experience they remember.
"People aren't just looking for a meal — they're looking for a connection. Our mission is to help guests connect with the food they enjoy, the craftsmanship behind it, and the people preparing it."
CHEF KEVIN YU · FOUNDER, YU-YUBU · PRECISION SERVICE RESTAURANT
Why Yu-Yubu
Not your average catering.
Two kinds of premium. One unforgettable event experience.
Yubu · Signature Food
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Bite size.
Surprisingly filling.
Freshly prepared. Arrives event-ready.
AT YOUR EVENT
Every Yubu is freshly prepared before arriving on site. Never pre-made days in advance. Never reheated. Arrives at peak freshness, ready to serve. Bite size — but satisfying enough to be the meal. One piece and your guests will ask for another.
Matcha · Live Service
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Hand whisked.
Live at your event.
The moment your guests will never forget.
AT YOUR EVENT
A trained Matcha Specialist attends your event and hand-whisks every cup to order — live, in front of your guests. This is the premium service moment. Guests watch, photograph, and experience ceremonial matcha prepared personally for them. Not pre-poured. Not batch-made.
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MATCHA CART AVAILABLE
Need more reach across your venue? We offer a roaming matcha cart — bringing the live whisking experience directly to your guests.
Question
Will guests photograph it?
— Standard trays. Nobody stops to look.
✓ Matcha coupe tower + yubu trays. Made for phones.
Can every guest eat?
— Dietary restrictions often left out.
✓ Vegan, seafood, meat, veggie — same item, every preference.
Non-drinkers at the toast?
— Sparkling water.
✓ Hand-whisked matcha in coupe glasses. Everyone has a moment.
Is the food fresh?
— Pre-made. Heat lamps.
✓ Yubu freshly prepared. Matcha whisked live on site.
Typical catering
Yu-Yubu
NO GUEST LEFT OUT
Yu-Yubu accommodates every guest at your event.
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Vegan guests
Veggie Delight, Miso Butter Corn, Spicy Mushroom — fully plant-based Yubu always included.
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Protein variety
Salmon, Tuna, Spicy Beef, Teriyaki Chicken, Creamy Crab — premium proteins for every preference.
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Non-drinkers included
Ceremonial matcha in coupe glasses — a beautiful ritual for every guest, alcohol-free and photographable.
What we bring
The full Yu-Yubu experience.
Every item prepared with care. Every cup whisked with intention.
Signature · Bite Size
Handcrafted Yubu
Inari-style tofu pocket — bite size, surprisingly filling. Freshly prepared before the event. Multiple flavors covering every dietary preference.
Live Service · Ceremonial
Matcha Bar
Individual hand-whisked ceremonial matcha. Single Origin or Master's Blend. Charcoal filtered water. Whisked live to order at your event.
Fresh · Build Your Own
Poke Bowls
Sashimi-grade fish, premium proteins, Japanese-inspired flavors. Fresh, clean, and satisfying for guests who want a full bowl experience.
Dessert · House-made
Matcha Tiramisu
House-made matcha tiramisu. A refined, elegant close to any event. Presented in striking green layers. Seasonal variations available.
All items customizable for your event size, format, and guest preferences. Ask about dietary accommodations.
THE MOMENT EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT
Not everyone drinks champagne.
Everyone deserves a moment.
The matcha coupe tower gives every guest a beautiful, photographable ritual. Hand-whisked ceremonial matcha served in coupe glasses by our Matcha Specialist — live at your event. A toast your guests have never experienced before. Available as a fixed station or roaming matcha cart.
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We handle everything
We make it easy for you
Catering shouldn't be stressful. Tell us what you need — we take care of the rest.
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Tell us your budget
No guessing. Share your budget and we'll build the right package — no hidden costs, no surprises.
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We bring everything
Staff, equipment, setup, and service. You focus on your guests. We handle every detail of the food experience.
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Any size welcome
Intimate gatherings to large-scale activations. We scale without compromising craftsmanship or freshness.
Most events book 2–4 weeks in advance. Reach out early to secure your date — especially for weekend events and large activations.
The team behind Yu-Yubu
We know how to make moments
can't stop talking about.
Before Yu-Yubu, this team built The 2d World — an immersive black and white art installation concept that became one of Chicago's most talked-about experiences. Featured across major media. Shared millions of times. Visited by over 200,000 people. That same instinct for creating viral, shareable, unforgettable moments is now in your catering.
SISTER BRAND
The 2d World
Chicago's immersive black and white art installation concept. Transforming spaces into experiences that stop people in their tracks — and get shared across the internet.
Immersive art installations
Corporate activations
Museum partnerships
Mall pop-ups
Brand experiences
Viral content moments
200K+
Visitors at activations
The 2d World · Chicago
Media features
100+
FOX · WGN · NBC and more
4M+
Online impressions
Chicago activations
FOX Chicago
WGN News
NBC Chicago
2× Best of Chicago — Kevin Yu
Top 30 Designers Under 30 — Vanessa Vu
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WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUR EVENT
When you book Yu-Yubu catering, you're working with the same team that built a concept with 200K+ visitors and 4M+ impressions. We understand what makes people stop, look, photograph, and share. That instinct shows up in every yubu tray we lay out and every cup of matcha we whisk at your event.
→ Learn more about The 2d World · @the2dworld · the2dworld.com
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