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Chef Paul Catering Showroom Event Space
Capacity: 30 Seated, 40 Cocktail
Price Range: $80 for up to 6 hours with purchase of all food items from Chef Paul Catering.
Tables, chairs, and linens are not included but can be rented. Average rental price of tables and chairs is $6+ per person. We have an unlimited array of rental tables, chairs, linens, and serving ware.
Tented Events

Anywhere
Capacity: Unlimited
Price Range: call for pricing
Available on site: Tents can be fully customized and outfitted to your individual needs. They can be built over water, lined with custom fabric, heated, even air conditioned in the summer months.
Tir Na Nog Estate Rental





website:: http://www.tirnanogestate.com/
38276 N. Deep Lake Road
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Phone: (773) 404-1622
Capacity: 200 in Tent, 40 in Home/Located on the Lake
Price Range: $2500 for tent rental only, $5000 weekend house rental, $10,000 weekly house rental
RENT THE HOME FOR THE WEEKEND AND YOUR GUESTS CAN STAY ON THE ESTATE INSTEAD OF RENTING OUT A HOTEL BLOCK
Available on site: Heated tent available May through October, 9 Hole Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, 10 Bedroom Estate that sleeps 28, Full Kitchen
Byron Colby Barn
website:: http://www.prairiecrossing.com/pc/site/community-barn.html
1761 Jones Point Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Phone: (847) 548-5400
Capacity: 150 Banquet
Price Range: See website for pricing
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Full Kitchen, Gazebo, Market Square Patio
Elawa Farm

website: http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/cs/ocm/cs_ocm2j.htm#Use_of_Elawa_Facilities_
1401 Middlefork Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 810-3675
Capacity: 130 in Main Barn/Unlimited with Tent Rental
Price Range: Call for pricing
Available on site: Kitchen
Garden Terrace Banquets

website: http://www.gardenterracebanquets.com/
1000 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 228-3524
Capacity: 200 Seated
Price Range: $125-200 per hour
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Kitchen
Gorton Community Center




website:: http://www.gortoncenter.org/roomrentals.asp
400 E. Illinois Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-6060 x223
Capacity: Several room choices available. See Photos Above. Maximum 150 guests.
Price Range: Call for pricing
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Full Kitchen, A/V equipment, Theatre
Greenbelt Cultural Center

website:: greenbelt
1215 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
Phone: (847) 689-1600
Capacity: 250 auditorium style, 120 classroom, 180 banquet
Price Range: $50-$175 per hour not including setup, dance floor, kitchen use, or Audio Visual
equipment
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Dance Floor, Audio Visual Equipment, Stereo/CD System, Kitchen (No
Oven)
Heather Ridge Community Center




website: http://theheatherridgeclubhouse.com/
5900 Heather Ridge Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
Phone: (847) 680-7350
Capacity: 150 auditorium style
Price Range: Please call for pricing
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Kitchen, Full Service Bar, Fireplace, Outdoor Courtyard
Highland Park Community House

website::
Highland Park Community House | Rental Info - Ballroom1991 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: (847) 432-1515
Capacity: 200 Banquet
Price Range: call for pricing
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Full Kitchen, Stage, Additional Rooms Available
Jane Addams Center

website:: http://www.waukeganparks.org/facilities-rentals/general-info-list.htm
95 Jack Benny Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 360-4700
Capacity: 100 Banquet/No alcohol permitted
Price Range: $57 hour plus kitchen fees
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Full Kitchen
Kenosha Public Museum

website:: http://www.kenosha.org/museum/common/facility_rental.html
5500 First Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140
Phone: (262) 653-4406
Capacity: Mulitiple room choices accommodate 60-200 with views of Lake Michigan. Civil War museum patio also available for $2500.
Price Range: Starting at $500. Wine and Beer only allowed.
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Full Kitchen, Outdoor Fountain
Lake County Forest Preserve Discovery Museum

website:: http://www.lcfpd.org/preserves/index.cfm?fuseaction=preserves.viewPlan
27277 Forest Preserve Drive
Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: (847) 968-3400
Capacity: 80-100
Price Range: Please call for pricing and information
Libertyville Civic Center




website: www.libciviccenter.org/
135 W. Church St.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Tel: 847-918-8880
Price Range: $55-$475 for 4 hours/additional hours for an additional fee
6 different rooms available
Capacity: 200
Available on site: Dance Floor, Audio Visual Equipment, Kitchen
Lilac Cottage

website:: http://www.waukeganparks.org/facilities-rentals/general-info-list.htm
1911 Sheridan Rd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 360-4740
Capacity: 24-30/No alcohol permitted
Price Range: $30-40 hour plus kitchen fees
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Full Kitchen
Lord's Park Pavilion

website: http://www.cityofelgin.org/index.aspx?nid=243
100 Oakwood Blvd.
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 931-6123
Capacity: 300
Price Range: $155-2500 depending on number of guests and event duration
Available on site: Tables, chairs, pond with bridge
Prairie Production
website:: http://www.prairieproduction.net/
1314 Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 829-7499
Capacity: 200
Price Range: Please call for pricing
Available on site: Enclosed outdoor courtyard and patio, setup room, off street parking
Rialto Square Theatre

website:: http://www.rialtosquare.com/weddings/ceremonies-receptions.htm
15 E. Van Buren Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 826-7171
Capacity: 350
Price Range: See website for pricing
Available on site: Tables, chairs, bar service, event manager
Riviera Ballroom


website:: http://www.lakegenevariviera.com/
812 Wrigley Drive (located overlooking the lake)
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Phone: (262) 248-3673
Capacity: 375
Price Range: $1500+
Available on site: Full catering kitchen, icemakers, dance floor, 280 padded chairs, 44 -8'x30" tables, 2-5' round tables, and 2 coffeepots.
Salvage One

website:: http://www.salvageone.com/events.php
1840 W. Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 773-0098
Capacity: 300
Price Range: Please call for pricing
Available on site: Unique selection of tables, chairs, and decor items
Shepherd's Crook Golf Course

website: http://www.shepherdscrook.org/outings-a-events/roomrental
43125 N. Green Bay Road
Zion, IL
Phone: (847) 872-2080
Price Range: Call for pricing
Capacity: 150
Available on Site: Tables, Chairs, Bar Service, Kitchen
The Shiloh House
website: www.zionhs.com/shiloh_house.htm
Zion, IL 60099
Phone: (847) 746-1232
Capacity:
Maximum 50 guests for a seated event, 70 guests for a cocktail event/No alcohol permittedPrice Range: $200-350 day/Not available in January and February
Available on site: Tables and chairs, small kitchen and antique furnishings
Southport Beach House
website:: http://www.kenosha.org/departments/parks/rental.html
Kenosha, WI 53140
Phone: (262) 653-4080
Capacity: 150/Located on Lake Michigan
Price Range: $100-300/Not available in January and February
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Catering Kitchen
Stan Mansion


website:: http://stanmansion.com/#/home
2408 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 276-0099 x1004
Capacity: 300 Seated/400 Cocktail
Price Range: Please call for pricing
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Catering Kitchen
Tempel Farms' East Good Luck Guest House

website:: www.tempelfarms.com/guesthouse.html
17000 Wadsworth Rd.
Wadsworth, IL 60083
Phone: (847) 244-5330
Capacity: 80 without tent, up to 500 with tent
Price Range: Please call for pricing
Available on site: Tables and chairs for smaller events only
Viking Park Dance Hall

website: gurneeparkdistrict.com
4374 Old Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
Phone: (847) 599-3760
Capacity: 200 Banquet style
Price Range: $115-200 hour +
Available on Site: Full Kitchen, Tables, Chairs
Winnetka Women's Club

website:: http://www.winnetkawomansclub.org/wedding%20reception%20rental/wedding_index.html
485 Maple Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (847) 446-1830
Capacity: 180 Banquet
Price Range: $1500+
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, China, Flatware, Full Kitchen, Additional Rooms Available
Other Considerations:
Harold Washington Library Center



website:: www.chipublib.org
400 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 747-4300
Capacity: Several room choices available.
Maximum 650 guests.
Price Range: $1500-6500
not including setup, dance floor, kitchen use, or Audio Visual equipment
Available on site: Tables, Chairs, Dance Floor, Audio Visual Equipment.
We are on the approved catering list at:
Temple Chai
1670 Checker Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
Phone: (847) 537-1771
Have somewhere else in mind, call us (847) 623-8750 or send an email to ginger@freshappetizers.com,