Swoop Scoop

Party preparations can be a logistical nightmare: endless trips to the grocery store, hours of cooking and a pile of pots and pans to clean before the guests arrive. But planning your next gathering doesn't have to be a frantic mess. Throw a fete that will have the whole town talking — and leave you out of the kitchen — with today’s Swoop: $100 for $200 worth of food and drink from Corky’s Catering.

Corky’s Catering has been serving Chicagoland for 34 years, delivering top-quality food at affordable prices. Choose from a variety of items: The grilled and chilled veggie tray is the perfect appetizer, with marinated and grilled portobellos, zucchini, squash, peppers and asparagus ($64.99). For dessert, try the Gourmet Sweets Tray with Oreo Dream Bars, Lemonberry Jazz Bars with lemon mousse and blueberries, Apple Grannies drizzled with caramel, Pecan Pie Bars with toasted pecans and chocolate ($49.99) or custom-decorated cakes ($24.99). Corky’s has numerous buffet options: With the classic buffet package, you can choose two to three entrees, such as Artichoke Chicken and Shrimp Fettuccine, and any three sides. There are also themed menus: Throw a barbecue with burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, watermelon and all your summertime favorites. You can pick up the food yourself, have Corky's deliver it and even have staff set up you buffet and serve your guests (additional charge). So swoop in on today’s deal and leave your next party's cooking to the caterers.