Self Catering Venues for Rent in Chicago, IL

The cost of self catering venues averages around $175 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Chicago, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Private Party Room at Claddagh Ring Pub in Ravenswood - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Place was very clean (few guests mentioned this), including bathrooms.’

• Spacious Loft at Lofty Wicker Park in Wicker Park - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The space was beautiful! And our host was so accommodating even letting us come in earlier to set up!’

• Studio 4042 at Bright, Airy, Kitchen Studio in Irving Park - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The place was the best place for my sisters bridal shower!’

You'll find self catering venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Chicago, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 0.6 mi from central Chicago, available to book on Tagvenue:

• The Studio & Small Conf. Room at IDEA Studio Event Space on 111 East Wacker Drive - 0.3 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘We've used this space twice now for a leadership retreat and plan to return in the future.’
• The Event Hall at One East Wacker on East Wacker Drive Floor 2 - 0.3 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘The space was perfect, beautiful, and easy accessible.’
• The Lounge & Rooftop Terrace at 33 The Perch on 33 North Dearborn Street 410 - 0.6 mi from center.
  Venue said: 33 The Perch is an events suite inside a downtown commercial high-rise presenting contemporary corporate interiors and adaptable event spaces. Venue highlights: The venue offers a staffed reception lobby that serves as a...

Smaller self catering venues usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Chicago, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Invent at Eurostars Magnificent Mile, rated 4.8/5 - boardroom for 12 guests
  Our user said: ‘The price and the location were worth far more than we paid.’

• Mid-Size Conference Room at Mox.E Coworking, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 8 guests
  Our user said: ‘Beautiful space! This was the perfect meeting room for a small team gathering.’

• Color Grading Suite at Noisefloor, rated 5/5 - creative space for 4 guests
  Our user said: ‘Noisefloor is such an amazing space for a small private theater.’

Cheap self catering venues in Chicago start from $400 hire fee per event or $70 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Invent at Eurostars Magnificent Mile, from $400 hire fee per event (up to 12 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘The price and the location were worth far more than we paid.’

• Color Grading Suite at Noisefloor, from $70 hire fee per hour (up to 4 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘I will use this space again and could not recommend it more highly!’

• Meeting Room at Le Meridien Essex Chicago, from $750 hire fee per day (up to 70 guests seated)
  Venue said: Le Meridien Essex Chicago offers an ideal venue for professional meetings, with a maximum capacity of 70 attendees. Located in a prime area of Chicago, the meeting spaces are designed to accommodate various setups, from boardroom...