Dia De Los Tamales & Get Off The Couch Catering

A project in Chicago, IL by Get Off The Couch Events
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Bringing artisan tamales and farm to fork catering to the Chicago area. Both ventures will share this dream kitchen in Pilsen.
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Backers: 243
Average Pledge Per Backer: $135

Funded: $32,837 of $30,000
Dates: Jan 22nd -> Feb 22nd (32 days)
Project By: Get Off The Couch Events
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Latest News

We DID it! What happens now?

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
A big hello to all of you! To those we haven't already thanked for your pledges in our final days, THANK YOU! Our project was successfully funded and when the clock finally counted down to zero our final number was.... $32,837!! Amazing!   We are... (Read More)

FINAL HOURS!!

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
FINAL COUNTDOWN OFFER ADD $20 TO YOUR DONATION AND WE WILL SHIP A DIA DE LOS TAMALES TSHIRT WITH YOUR REWARD!ALREADY ORDER TAMALES?? WANT SOMETHING SWEET?  ADD $20 AND WE'LL ADD A SAMPLER PACK OF SOME OF OUR OUTRAGEOUS DESSERT TAMALES INCLUDING:... (Read More)

New Pilsen Tamale Shop Makes its Kickstarter Goal

February 21st - via: dnainfo.com
PILSEN, IL — A gourmet tamale shop reached its $30,000 Kickstarter Goal with two days still remaining. (Read More)

We're FUNDED!!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU!We couldn't have made it this far without your support!!  Thank you for helping us get our project funded!  But the work isn't over yet! The more we raise with this Kickstarter project, the more equipment we can buy to fill our kitchen!... (Read More)

The HOMESTRETCH!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE PLEDGED ALREADY!There are just 9 days left in our campaign!We have raised 60% of the money we need to have a successful campaign! DON'T FORGET, IF WE DON'T REACH OUR GOAL, WE RECEIVE NOTHING! Construction at our commercial... (Read More)

Pilsen Tamale Chefs Hope Kickstarter Donations Will Make Their 'Day'

February 5th - via: dnainfo.com
CHICAGO, IL — Gourmet tamales will soon be for sale on 18th Street, if three friends can persuade Chicago foodies to ante up $30,000 in exchange for a year's worth of tamales or pork products delivered to their door. (Read More)

Extra! Extra! Read all about us!

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT OUR KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN!Eternal thanks to everyone who has already supported our campaign! We are over 25% of the way towards our goal and we STILL HAVE 21 DAYS LEFT! We have been receiving lots of press about our food and... (Read More)

Today In Chicago-area Kickstarter Campaigns: Dia De Los Tamales

January 30th - via: chicagoist.com
CHICAGO - Jeni Wahl, Sam Wahl and Keith Carlson run Get Off the Couch Catering and Dia de Los Tamales, which will soon be sharing a space at 939 W. 18th Street. (Read More)

Thank you for such a great start!

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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