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.
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:
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 |