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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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![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
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LLoy M.
“Its the perfect venue for the perfect price. We will surely book this place again for future events.” -
![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, ILYYuvanka 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, ILSSydney H.
“The kitchen is well-equipped and the door system was easy to use. I would 100% book again in the future!” -
![Entire Venue at Centre Court Productions in West Loop, Chicago, IL]()
from $550
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.” -
![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.” -
![Whole Venue at The Long Hall in Logan Square, Chicago, IL]()
from $150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue
50 guestsThe Long HallLogan Square, Chicago, ILKKeynan
“The space was perfect and set up beautifully.” -
![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!” -
![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.” -
![Sky Garden at Garden Manor Banquets - Armitage in Belmont Cragin, Chicago, IL]()
from $61
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySky Garden
80 guestsGarden Manor Banquets - ArmitageBelmont Cragin, Chicago, ILOur Sky Garden hall is a spacious venue perfect for weddings, ceremonies, and big birthday celebrations.
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FAQs about Top Self Catering Venues in Chicago, IL
The cost of self catering venues averages around $200 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 January 2026:
| From $100 | to $275 | hire fee per hour |
| From $4500 | to $10000 | hire fee per event |
| From $750 | to $2500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:
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Multi-Purpose Space at Windy City Coworking in Albany Park - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We will surely book this place again for future events.’ -
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!’
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 (January 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 1 mi from central Chicago, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Studio & Small Conf. Room at IDEA Studio Event Space
on 111 East Wacker Drive - 0.3 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘I cannot possibly recommend this venue enough!!’ -
The Bayless at One East Wacker
on 1 East Wacker Drive Floor 2 - 0.5 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘The space was perfect, beautiful, and easy accessible.’ -
Meeting Room at Le Meridien Essex Chicago
on 800 South Michigan Avenue - 1 mi from center.
Venue said: Located in a prime area of Chicago, the meeting spaces are designed to accommodate various setups, from boardroom discussions to classroom-style layouts, making it suitable for a wide range of corporate meetings and gatherings.
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