The Gilardi Dogs cart under its red and yellow umbrella, serving neighbors at a sunny block party

Family-run • Chicagoland

Chicago-style hot dogs, served with a smile.

Jim and the Gilardi family roll our classic hot dog cart right up to your backyard, block party, wedding, or company picnic. You enjoy your guests — we'll handle the dogs.

Request Your Date 📞 Call Jim (708) 297-6863

⏱ 2 hours of unlimited service
🧼 We set up & clean up
👨‍👩‍👧 Family owned & operated

Jim and his daughter smiling in front of the Gilardi Dogs cart

Meet the family

Good food, good people, good times.

Gilardi Dogs started with a simple idea: nothing brings people together quite like a real Chicago hot dog. Today, Jim and the Gilardi & Triano families bring that same neighborhood feeling to parties all over Chicagoland.

Whether it's a first birthday, a graduation open house, or a late-night snack at your wedding, we show up with a smile, serve every guest like family, and leave your place spotless.

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What's cooking

Our Food

Classic Chicago street-cart favorites, made fresh right in front of your guests.

Two Chicago-style hot dogs loaded with mustard, relish, tomato, pickle, and sport peppers

The Chicago-style toppings bar

Yellow mustard
Chopped onions
Bright green relish
Tomato slices
Dill pickle spear
Sport peppers
Celery salt
Poppy seed bun

Ketchup for the kids? Of course — we won't tell anyone. 😉
Have a special request or dietary need? Just mention it on your request form.

Every kind of celebration

Parties We Love

If there's a reason to celebrate, there's a reason for hot dogs.

Birthday Parties
Kids and grown-ups alike go wild for the cart.
Graduations
An easy, crowd-pleasing menu for open houses.
Block Parties
Feed the whole street without lifting a spatula.
Weddings
The late-night snack your guests will talk about.
Company Events
Picnics, customer days, and team celebrations.
Community Events
Church carnivals, school fundraisers, and festivals.

Parties of every size

Backyard Bash

Up to 50 guests

Birthdays, showers, and family get-togethers.

Neighborhood Party

50 – 150 guests

Block parties, graduations, and reunions.

Big Celebration

150+ guests

Weddings, company events, and festivals.

Every party includes 2 hours of unlimited service, setup, and cleanup. Pricing depends on guest count, date, and location — request a free quote or give Jim a call.

Easy as 1-2-3-4