Great place to have breakfast, brunch or lunch. Fabulous all around, awesome staff, and service…read more Unique Chicago Blackhawk memorabilia decor.

When your having a party and don't want to work...who you gonna call???…read more Ghostbusters???? NO...Palace Grill Catering shop! I used Christina for my hubby's 40th bday/4th of July party. She was fantastic to work with from the get go. She gave me about a million options to chose from...finger foods, sandwiches, desserts. I wanted it to be as easy as possible so we went with a bunch of mini sammies, caprese bites, veggie tray...I can't even remember what else. The food was all fantastic and beautifully presented. You can tell she really prides herself on her work. Delivered right on time with all the fixings and extra sauces to boot! Labels made it easy for guests to figure out what was what. It made the party so much less stressful for me to have someone taking care of all of the little things!

We can not speak highly enough of our experience with Ravenswood Event Center. Our wedding was in…read moreJanuary 2026, on the coldest weekend in Chicago in 7 years, and the entire event went off flawlessly. Maria, our venue coordinator, was phenomenally organized and knew the entire event back to front and so thoroughly that even our families were telling us how impressed they were with the amount of care she put into our wedding. We chose the REC because we wanted as all-inclusive of an experience as possible, and that was exactly what we got. They handled the food (we paid for them to do desserts as well), all dinnerware/tables/chairs, staff, decor setup, cleanup, and non-alcoholic beverages (including three different mocktail options), and having Maria meant we weren't in need of a wedding or day-of coordinator. We held our event in the atrium and loft and it was the perfect size for our 150 guests. The food was delicious, the schedule was on track, and the space was breathtaking during a snowstorm.

This is a very nice event space that includes some pretty sweet automobiles around the perimeter,…read moreunique and yummy food vendor options, choice beverages, and a beau coup of artisans to peruse. Trash cans seemed to be lacking, had to dispose in the loo. Also, the main entrance/exit, does not seem conducive to the size of the venue space, i.e. awkward to enter, awkward to exit. I love Ravenswood and am glad to see this option included, please do consider for any events you have a need for.

Mae District was the perfect venue for our June 2026 wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our…read morechoice. It was the third venue we toured and the moment we stepped in, we had that "this is it" feeling. We didn't bother touring any other venues after we visited Mae District for the first time. We absolutely loved the three different spaces at the venue, which helped the day flow easily, moving from the ceremony space to cocktail hour to dinner. The second floor space was an incredible bonus. The bridal suite was big and made getting ready so comfortable, and the extra huge open space gave our families room to hang out before the ceremony as well as a space to take photos. Our point of contact, Hanna Roberts, was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was quick to respond to emails, patiently answered all our questions, and even sent us swatches when we were torn between two table runner options. We also really wanted a boba bar for our wedding, and they delivered! We were able to create a custom sign for the boba bar, which was a huge hit with our guests. On top of that, having Food for Thought as the in-house caterer meant we could fully customize our menu to fit what we wanted. We couldn't have asked for a better venue, and we're so grateful we found Mae District. Photographer: Eljay Cabrera Photography

The Mae District/ Food For Thought team was excellent to work with from start to finish. They were…read morerecommended to us through our wedding planner, and were the perfect fit for our wedding. The venue itself is the perfect balance of modern + historic. It fit our aesthetic perfectly and wowed our guests. High ceilings, natural light, interesting art and architectural features, clean finishes - its beautiful! The food options were a level above what you typically see at weddings. Our tasting was such a fun experience and our final menu, which included caviar, a beet and burrata salad, and more was just about as good as you can ask for at a wedding. The staff on the day of our wedding were great. Attentive, kind, and kept the drinks flowinggg! Special shout out to Kaci, who became an integral part of the planning team over the ~year we spent planning the wedding. She is excellent and knows her stuff!

Big Star was the site of one of our first dates, so when it came time to hire a caterer for our…read morewedding, the choice was clear. The food was superb, as anticipated, from passed apps to delicious tacos. Guests raved. Big Star also allowed us to supply our own alcohol but served it for us beautifully; ditto the flip to dessert (from Firecakes). I loved the smiles on all of the staff. Greg Pearson, our event lead, was fabulous. There was a bit of staff turn over right before the event, but once Greg stepped in it was smooth sailing.

I recently attended the "Hands-On Essential Building Blocks" class at The Chopping Block! The 9…read morehours of cooking certainly paid off with some delicious meals! Although I did think the chef in charge was very knowledgeable, and the meals did turn out fabulous, I was a little disappointed with the class structure for a few reasons. 1. For the price of this class, I assumed that we would all be individually learning to cook each component - that was not the case as we were put together into teams of four where we divided responsibilities. So not all building block skills were able to be practiced by all team members. I had chosen this class because I wanted to learn these building block skill hands-on. However, if you're looking to meet new friends this may just be the spot for you! 2. Like I mentioned, the meal we made was super delicious. But in my opinion, it's creativeness / the fact that it wasn't more simple skipped over some of the true basic skills needed in everyday kitchen use. For example, I wish we had learned more about pan use / heating up / etc. And because we had so many components to the meals, some of the lessons felt kind of rushed where we weren't necessarily able to dive deeper into those questions since there were so many people per amount of chef / helpers I do think that this is a great org, but perhaps I would have felt more bang for buck in a more specified topic / shorter class

I received a gift card for a cooking class for Christmas so decided to use it for a date night last…read moreweek. We chose a Cajun themed meal and it was a really good time. They were super organized. We were split into four groups and each group worked together to create a 4 course meal. Our meal consisted of bbq shrimp, Cajun crab dip, jambalaya, and bread pudding. The chef leading the class was really entertaining and had a lot of great pro tips. There were some other chefs assisting in clean up along the way and taking drink orders. My wife and I really enjoyed our experience and can't wait to come back.

We have used this hall multiple times and it has worked out great since you can pay them a little…read moreextra to decorate the hall themselves and not worry about having to hire a separate decoration company. You also don't have to worry about cleaning the mess your self, just take the items that belong to you that you would like to keep. The only thing I have to say is make sure to clarify with them exactly what is expected for the decorations you are paying for so there are no surprises at the end.

I hosted a baby shower at Space 1858 and absolutely loved the space and working with the event…read moremanager was easy and manageable. The space itself is beautiful and open. The front of the space is white with a lot of windows to allow in light for any event. The windows are lined with white, airy curtains that allow light in but give privacy to the attendees. There is a cool brick wall on one side of the space. The back portion of the space includes a kitchenette (no stove) and a space for all of the chairs/tables. A long hallway leads to the back entrance where the trashcans and recycling bins are located. The management includes cleaning supplies, a broom, trash bags, and a ladder. I loved the DIY nature of this rental. You can decide to bring in your own food or have it catered by any company you choose. Since the space is small it would work best for groups of 50 or less and even less depending on the type of seating. More layout and seating info on their site. Logistics- The management puts everything in writing and explains everything in detail so that the day of logistics is seamless. The bathroom is well stocked with toilet paper and hand towels. If you decide to have alcohol you must buy alcohol insurance (more info on their site). You cannot tack, velcro, or 3M stick to their walls. If you do so, there is a fine, or you can purchase more insurance to use whatever materials you want (more info on their site). You will also need to purchase event insurance. All info on their site and on the contract. You will need to clean the space after your event. However, management does have a cleaning crew come in before each event to clean up (so the space is clean for you when you arrive). A word of advice- 1) If you host in winter, you'll need an additional coat rack. 2) If you decide on half-day rental, give yourself enough time to organize, decorate, and clean up at the end. There was another event in the evening on when I hosted my shower and we hauled ass to get everything cleaned in time. 3) Not completely ADA accessible (there is one stair up through every door). However, the bathroom is large and fits a wheelchair. Also, our guest used the back entrance to bring her chair in. It worked well for her. All in all, I would recommend as a small events venue/space.

I can't say enough good things about this venue! My husband and I looked everywhere for the right…read morespace for our wedding and Space 1858 was perfect. The room is essentially a blank slate, which allowed us to do the decorating we wanted. It's well-lit. It's incredibly well-priced and they allowed us to bring our own caterer and beverages. It was easy to plug a laptop into their sound system for our wedding and reception soundtrack, and our guests had a blast. The kitchen is a bit small but it worked fine for cold appetizers. Christina was very helpful in making it available for viewing numerous times. We will have beautiful memories of our wedding day forever, and working with Space 1858 was one of the easiest parts of planning the wedding--stress-free, which we really needed!

What a cool place! I attended an all day work event here. As an attendee (and not as the planner)…read moreeverything seemed to be well staffed and to run efficiently. The space we were in had plenty of tables and chairs in addition to separate areas with lounge chairs gathered together off to the side. They provided easels and the tables had all sorts of creative touches for use - play dough, pipe cleaners, colored pencils, etc. There was coffee, water and snacks in our meeting space. Our group also had breakfast, a snack bar and lunch while we were there. All the food was good and I appreciated that real dishes, glasses/mugs and silverware were used rather than a bunch of wasteful plastic and paper. We had access to 3 half baths on our floor but could use others if needed. The bathrooms were all clean and well stocked with feminine hygiene products, lotion, mints, etc. The staff I interacted with were all friendly and polite. A lot of thought and effort went into making a comfortable and unique space. I hope our organization has more events at this space in the future.

Catalyst Ranch really knows how to make planning an event as painless as possible! I reached out…read morevia the website to plan a work day event. Kira was FANTASTIC - very communicative and made the process very easy. You can tell that it's definitely not their first rodeo. LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR SANDWICHES FOR WORK LUNCHES (unless they're Zingerman's or Katz Deli sandwiches) so I seriously can't say enough good things about the caterer they work with here. PHENOM. The food is really good - local sourced when they can. Because I had to solve for a few different food sensitivities, I ordered the following which was a hit with everyone! Roasted Chicken w/ Harissa GF, DF Sweet Potato-Chickpea Tajine VV, GF Cous Cous VV Mediterranean Salad VV, GF Pita Bread and Hummus V We also ordered desserts (so tasty!) and had a bar tender for an on-site happy hour, which was awesome as well. CR also went the extra mile to accommodate our requests such as having non-competitive product for the built-in snack breaks (which they honored and made a BEAUTIFUL snack basket!). We also shipped so many things in advanced and everything was there and in order! Lastly, the price is right here! It's such a good value for what you get here at CR. Would definitely host an event here again!