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Top Self Catering Venues in Chicago, IL
Deep dish isn’t the only thing Chicago lets you do your way, when it comes to parties, this city’s full of spaces that hand over the reins. Planning your own menu? Want to bring in nonna’s pasta, a taco truck, or a dessert table loaded with local favorites? No worries. Chicago's best self catering venues make room for you, your food, and your celebration, no strings or overpriced platters attached. From lofts in West Loop to event spaces near the lakefront, there’s a venue for birthdays, weddings, or just a good old get-together. Bring the food, bring the fun, and scroll down to find the space that fits it all.
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![Halsted Space at HALSTED SPACE in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityHalsted Space
60 guestsHALSTED SPACELincoln Park, Chicago, ILMMarianne G.
“The space was large and had many different areas for the guests to sit and hang out.” -
![Private Party Room at Claddagh Ring Pub in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPrivate Party Room
50 guestsCladdagh Ring PubRavenswood, Chicago, IL
#Supervenue
YYuvanka Z.
“Kris and his team were attentive throughout the 3 hrs we booked the venue.” -
![Spacious Loft at Lofty Wicker Park in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySpacious Loft
37 guestsLofty Wicker ParkWicker Park, Chicago, ILKKim A.
“The space was beautiful! And our host was so accommodating even letting us come in earlier to set up!” -
![Entire Venue at Centre Court Productions in West Loop, Chicago, IL]()
from $350
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsCentre Court ProductionsWest Loop, Chicago, ILAAudra D.
“The guests had plenty to do in the space. Annabelle was extremely helpful in making the party our own.” -
![Artesian Space at Artesian Loft in Lakeview, Chicago, IL]()
from $135
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityArtesian Space
100 guestsArtesian LoftLakeview, Chicago, ILSStephanie M.
“I really liked the venue, location, and how flexible the manager of the space was.” -
![Multi-Purpose Space at Windy City Coworking in Albany Park, Chicago, IL]()
from $30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMulti-Purpose Space
24 guestsWindy City CoworkingAlbany Park, Chicago, IL
#Supervenue
AAdesina A.
“Space is as advertised, spacious, clean. Host is prompt with replies and helpful. Will return and recommend.” -
![Event Space at Hangout Lighting in West Town, Chicago, IL]()
from $2900
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEvent Space
120 guestsHangout LightingWest Town, Chicago, ILRRija R.
“Loved the open space layout! Kids could run around. Natural lighting was beautiful” -
![The Bayless at One East Wacker in Theatre District, Chicago, IL]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Bayless
48 guestsOne East WackerTheatre District, Chicago, ILAAdam A.
“Everything! The space was perfect, beautiful, and easy accessible.” -
![The Studio & Small Conf. Room at IDEA Studio Event Space in Chicago Loop, IL]()
from $580
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Studio & Small Conf. Room
150 guestsIDEA Studio Event SpaceChicago Loop, ILLLindsey M.
“The IDEA Studio was an absolutely perfect venue!” -
![Dynamic Indoor/Outdoor Lounge at Workbox - River North in River North, Chicago, IL]()
from $600
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityDynamic Indoor/Outdoor Lounge
100 guestsWorkbox - River NorthRiver North, Chicago, ILAAmanda K.
“Our group really enjoyed our event at Workbox. Grace was an incredible host, very helpful in so many ways!” -
![Willow Terrace at Blackall Events in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL]()
from $300
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWillow Terrace
50 guestsBlackall EventsLincoln Park, Chicago, ILMMaura S.
“Location was perfect for my event. (DePaul grad party). Appreciated on site venue coordinator Heather.” -
![Entire Gallery at NYCH Art Gallery in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL]()
from $225
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Gallery
75 guestsNYCH Art GalleryLower West Side, Chicago, IL
#Supervenue
SSidney L.
“You really get precise instructions so that your event goes off without any snags.”
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FAQs about Top Self Catering Venues in Chicago, IL
The cost of self catering venues in Chicago averages around $160 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 from October 2025:
| From $99 | to $250 | hire fee per hour |
| From $4000 | to $10000 | hire fee per event |
| From $85 | to $1500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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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 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great huge space! Worked perfectly for a celebration.’ -
Entire Venue at Centre Court Productions in West Loop - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘This venue was perfect for my daughter's high school graduation party!’
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 2025):
| Small self catering venues | up to 30 guests | prices average $95 hire fee per hour |
| Medium self catering venues | between 50 and 75 guests | prices average $175 hire fee per hour |
| Large self catering venues | over 100 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
