Kitchen Chicago

Was there for a wedding and the meal came out painfully slow!!!!! Everyone tasted great but my gosh did each part of the meal come out ridiculously slow!!!

The Kitchen made a large group dining experience beyond memorable. Planning came easily with their spot on memo suggestions and the staff did a great job sequencing the drinks and the meal. Every dish wowed every single diner!

Went to a beautiful wedding here on Saturday. Everything went perfectly as the place transitioned from dining to dancing

This is one of the venues we are considering. It's a very nice space to have a wedding - we went to one there recently and it was beautiful. Besides all that, the staff member who showed us around - Orlando - was extremely helpful in not only showing us the venue but also giving us general wedding tips. If we do pick this space, it will be very largely in part to Orlando.

It's kind of hard to see it but there it is, going through some kind of pathway. Interesting, very clean nice space... Very inviting.

I came here for a wedding on NYE. It's a really cool building with industrial styling, and a large industrial kitchen for shared use by anyone who wants to pay for time to use it. This makes it great for weddings and parties where you want to bring in your own cooking staff. There's a cool lofted area above the main room which is a nice feature for guests to wander into. Overall, had a great time here.

I was looking at this location for my wedding reception. It had the space, the urban feel, and the friendly staff. However, the parking was not enough for more than a dozen cars. This means that the rest of our guests would have to park on the street, which, being from the suburbs, made me feel uneasy. When I went here, the cleaning staff was moping, and it still smelled strongly of food. Not just a little, but it was inescapable. If you plan on bringing your own food, hopefully it will smell like your food haha. But seriously, a great price for a nice diy urban event location.

Kitchen was such a great find for our ceremony and reception. I don't even remember how I came across them but I'm so glad I did. We chose Kitchen because they were BYOB, had no vendor restrictions, and had the look we wanted for comparatively cheap. But they ended up being one of our favorite vendors to work with. Everything was easy and no-nonsense. Nicole was always very prompt to reply to emails and Orlando always very helpful arranging meetings onsite (and coordinating the day of!). They were always very flexible, and we especially appreciated being able to drop items off a couple days before the wedding and pick remaining items up a couple days later. We even missed a few bottles of leftover alcohol and Nicole emailed us to let us know so we could pick them up a couple weeks later. While the venue is a little "no-frills" and doesn't include much, it really has all the essentials. There is a bridal suite, pretty loft area, multiple bathrooms, an extra side room which we used for the photobooth, and a security guard. They also have several tables of varying sizes (that you can use for things like the bar, card table, etc.), a wooden altar piece, some easels/small decor items, and 150 chairs which was one less thing to rent. One of the best tangential benefits is that Kitchen has tons of full-service commercial kitchen space/equipment so you will save money on catering rentals! In terms of space, we had a 95-person, full dinner reception with long tables and a dance floor. It was great for our size, but anything bigger (or with round tables) and I think it would start to feel cramped. We did do a room flip between the ceremony and reception which was not a problem at all and handled seamlessly by Kitchen and our other vendors (the loft helps with cocktail hour spillover). In addition to all of the logistical positives, the venue is just beautiful and needs very little to look amazing. The super high ceilings, cool light fixtures, and brick walls really add a lot and make it look like an upscale industrial loft. We had a bunch of candles, some drapery, some string lights, and great flowers and that was all we needed!

We went here for a wedding reception and it was fantastic! The food was great, plenty of options for alcohol (a little pricy) Service was on point and it's a great location right on the river. Everything was fantastic with the exception of some seating. There were some long booths requiring multiple people to move if one person wanted to get up and they didn't have much padding/support causing you to sink uncomfortable below the table. Other than the booths, couldn't say anything negative about this place!

This is an awesome space! Really loved the kitchen availability for small businesses. The space is really versatile and could be used for a wedding, a dinner, a party, whatever your creativity can draw up! The kitchen space is great for aspiring chefs/businesses. The kitchen really is prepped with top of the line equipment and appliances. I think it is so cool to have something like this available. The building itself is very well maintained in the inside. I like that they turned this old warehouse into a cute space. Lots of character. If you have an event coming up, consider this space, easy parking, lots of space, accessible kitchen! It has it all!

Kitchen was such a great find for our ceremony and reception. I don't even remember how I came across them but I'm so glad I did. We chose Kitchen because they were BYOB, had no vendor restrictions, and had the look we wanted for comparatively cheap. But they ended up being one of our favorite vendors to work with. Everything was easy and no-nonsense. Nicole was always very prompt to reply to emails and Orlando always very helpful arranging meetings onsite (and coordinating the day of!). They were always very flexible, and we especially appreciated being able to drop items off a couple days before the wedding and pick remaining items up a couple days later. We even missed a few bottles of leftover alcohol and Nicole emailed us to let us know so we could pick them up a couple weeks later. While the venue is a little "no-frills" and doesn't include much, it really has all the essentials. There is a bridal suite, pretty loft area, multiple bathrooms, an extra side room which we used for the photobooth, and a security guard. They also have several tables of varying sizes (that you can use for things like the bar, card table, etc.), a wooden altar piece, some easels/small decor items, and 150 chairs which was one less thing to rent. One of the best tangential benefits is that Kitchen has tons of full-service commercial kitchen space/equipment so you will save money on catering rentals! In terms of space, we had a 95-person, full dinner reception with long tables and a dance floor. It was great for our size, but anything bigger (or with round tables) and I think it would start to feel cramped. We did do a room flip between the ceremony and reception which was not a problem at all and handled seamlessly by Kitchen and our other vendors (the loft helps with cocktail hour spillover). In addition to all of the logistical positives, the venue is just beautiful and needs very little to look amazing. The super high ceilings, cool light fixtures, and brick walls really add a lot and make it look like an upscale industrial loft. We had a bunch of candles, some drapery, some string lights, and great flowers and that was all we needed!

We Just had our wedding here this past Saturday and it was absolutely beautiful and amazing and everything we imagined. First of all, for what you're getting (a beautiful open loft space in the city) the price is unbeatable. I'm not kidding when I say I contacted no less than 10 similar venues here and no one was close to the price. The space itself is really unique, and they aren't contracted with any vendors, have no "preferred" list of caterers you must work with, nothing at all like that so you can make your event exactly what you want it to be. Which is incredibly helpful if you're like us and have champagne taste on a beer budget. In addition to being a super cool space, the staff is amazing. We worked primarily with Nicole, who is so incredibly helpful for a venue manager. I emailed her countless times with questions about vendors, logistics stuff and just general "how do I make this happen" type of things and she was always so friendly, responsive and accommodating. We put together our own centerpieces with bulk flowers the day before the wedding and they let us use a cooler to store them in overnight even though they had a wedding that day. We were able to go to the venue last minute for a few things without any hassle or issue. Pretty much anything I proposed to her she was like "cool, let's do it, how can I help?". You could tell she really cares about peoples day going as seamless as possible, and is so down to earth and easy to work with. I cannot say enough good things about Kitchen Chicago and feel truly fortunate we found this "diamond in the rough" : )

We probably looked at over 15 venues for our July wedding. We knew we were too nervous to have a completely outdoor venue, and it wasn't in our budget to go with a space like Salvage One with both indoor and outdoor options, but we wanted a place that felt like it had it's shit together and had successfully hosted parties and weddings. Enter Orlando. Orlando was the front-facing employee we dealt with for Kitchen Chicago, and he gave us an hours long tour on a Wednesday afternoon, complete with specific details about dos and don'ts for the venue space, dressed impeccably and fully accessorized. He answered questions we didn't know we had, calmed our fears, and still made us feel that our wedding would be unique and one-of-a-kind (#milleniallyfe). We were able to schedule multiple follow-up meetings with various vendors, he was available to answer questions and figure things out through day-of and day-after, and was just generally a delight to work with. As we got closer to our big day, we also worked with Nicole quite a bit, who was such a joy! The space itself is great- if you like the feel when you are there for a tour, you'll like it even more when it's decorated for your event. Our caterer was happy with the kitchen access, our DJ was able to setup easily, the natural light was on point for our photographer, the various decor vendors pulled things off without us even noticing- but the real meat of the venue-couple relationship is the people. The people at Kitchen Chicago are outstanding. Flexible, clear communicators who have limits and rules and stick to them without emotions taking over or trying to surprise you with something sneaky at the last minute. They bring to the table experience and knowledge of past mistakes and successes to make sure that your event goes even better than the last. --written by my spouse, who can write a review but whose ADHD prevents them from actually following through with posting it!

After viewing multiple venues across the Chicago-land area, my wife and I knew as soon as we walked in the doors that Kitchen Chicago would be the venue for our September wedding. Nicole was warm, welcoming, and we immediately felt like we were in the presence of a friend. She completely understood our vision, never pressured us about our budget, and made us feel as if anything was possible. We contacted her the next day and signed a contract. Over the next year, she was absolutely incredible to work with. She was always quick to respond and always ready to offer help with whatever we needed. We didn't have a single moment of panic or stress, thanks to Nicole's chill nature and 'can do' attitude. We also worked with Orlando! He gave my wife a fantastic tour of the venue with her parents and had them laughing and feeling right at home. He was present the day of the wedding and made us feel like Princesses. He and Nicole are a phenomenal team. If you have any doubts about this venue, set them aside. We couldn't have picked a more perfect space to get married in. All of our guests were shocked at how gorgeous the space was inside. Thank you Nicole, Orlando, and all of Kitchen Chicago for the most incredible wedding ever!!!

Kitchen Chicago is a really nice place. They have a shared kitchen that people can rent. I went to visit them recently because I head they have a nice space for a wedding. WELL ITS TRUE!! They are located in a really industrial area. SO when you pull up your all sorts of confused and not expecting what's inside. Its not much I can say but the price is budget friendly and the place looks great. Its defiantly a possibility. The only downside is I don't want me wedding in the same room as my reception unless the room is rearranged. But it has lots of possibilities

The event staff here was awesome. Even though we weren't able to book here, we enjoyed working with Nicole and Orlando. Nicole was super quick to respond to us when we had any questions. And we loved all the tips and ideas that Orlando gave us during our tour of the facilities. You can tell these people are passionate about making sure your wedding day is great. Would definitely recommend working with these professionals!

My son and new daughter had their wedding there on Saturday, October 21, 2017. I only met Orlando last November and then the day of the wedding and he was so awesome. Matt & Rosanne communicated with the venue throughout the year and enjoyed working with the staff! It is a very different kind of venue and the bride and groom really made it their special area with a lot of help from out of town friends. Almost everyone invited or standing up in the wedding were out of state, including both sets of parents. Everyone invited had only great things to say about the venue, it gets so much light from the outdoors. It was a beautiful venue and a beautiful celebration!

We had our 'happy baby' welcoming party for our new daughter at Kitchen Chicago and couldn't have been happier. I had so many guests ask how we had found such a great venue, and I hope that they, too, give their party business to Kitchen Chicago. (I also hope to host future events there as well.) Alexis was super accommodating, and it was very convenient for me, with a newborn, to communicate 90% via email. The space itself is just very pretty with the big windows, hardwood floors, and big country-style tables. Because of this, we did very simple decorations and only to add pops of pink and red to go with our baby theme. Having use of one of the kitchens helped tremendously as we were able to easily keep the food warm and preparation out of the way. The fact that you can bring in your own food from a licensed place is also a huge bonus (as opposed to a required list). Despite all of the work that comes into throwing a party, Kitchen Chicago made it a bit easier by being flexible, accommodating, and just plain nice people all around. We had a funny occurrence in which a man in short-shorts walked through the party and when I stopped to ask him how we could help him, he said he was looking for the yoga instructor that was to lead the class next door. He seemed absolutely oblivious to the fact that we were in the middle of a private affair. No big deal; more humorous than anything. I think to avoid this, we should have made sure the back door and room where all of our purses/bags were was locked or monitored. Street parking was easy on a Saturday afternoon, just make sure you have balloons or a sign near the street/entrance directing your guests where to go.

We LOVED the space in Kitchen Chicago for our wedding - it was affordable, adaptable, and fit our 120-guest wedding perfectly (though if you're planning on more than 130, it will probably be a little snug!) We were able to hold both the wedding ceremony and the reception in the same space, with plenty of space for all of our guests to sit for the wedding and dinner, and also lots of space for a dance floor with a DJ, and a photo booth/quieter area in the loft in the back! We looked at City View Lofts in the same building as well, and while we liked how beautiful the space was up there, we really appreciated the cathedral-y, high ceiling feel of Kitchen. Orlando, Alexis and all of Kitchen's team were a dream to work with - we were able to arrange (for a little extra) to have a few extra hours of set-up, and we loved the amount of time we were able to book the space for - such a difference from the "in and out in 4 hours" we were often quoted with while we were looking for venues. We also so appreciated that while we had a recommended caterer list, we didn't have required vendors, meaning we were able to customize and keep our wedding so much more affordable than it otherwise would have been (and our caterer LOVED our venue and had used it before - everyone's so nice!). Not something to take lightly in the City of Chicago wedding market! Would so highly recommend this space to any friends getting married - it was wonderful for us!

We came here last night for a cooking event. The facilities are open 24 hours and they have caterers here working around the clock. The area of space was large but the actual space used for cooking seemed small to me. They have large refrigerators and stove tops which generate lots of heat for quick cooking. The ventilation was terrible when we were here! There didnt seem to be any AC and opening the windows only attracted flies. They have an area next to the kitchen which looks very beautiful for a wedding reception or special occasion. There are no signs on where to go, but Kitchen Chicago is on the first floor. Look for room 100. You will need to be buzzed into the LOFT building. Parking in the area did not seem widely available. They have about four parking spots reserved for the Kitchen Chicago patrons. The rest of the parking spots were reserved for a mortgage company or some person named "Annie O." The area is in an industrial area and close by are what looked like the projects. My friend said there is a train track nearby where a bunch of bums seemed to be living under. Some people that usually work at Kitchen Chicago for other events told me the area is safe. But I'm skeptical.......

Though I didn't work with Kitchen Chicago directly, they put on a mighty good wedding. Two of my friends got married here last weekend and it was wonderful. The space itself is minimalist, so you can really decorate any way you'd like. The colors are very soft: light wood tones, beiges, soft lights, beautiful lamps. The foyer when you enter is very cozy and loungey. There's couches for sitting, tables for cards/gifts, spaces for photos or some other setup and place cards. There's only two bathrooms (both unisex) so prepare for a bit of a wait. This space holds about 150 people and wasn't too cramped. There's a space under the stairs for the bar (stock yourself), a coat room, a dessert table (also nestled under the stairs) and a lot of open, tall, lofted space for ceremonies, dinner and dancing. There's also a really awesome lofted second floor with some small bar tables and room for a DJ (or Photo Booth if you're so inclined!). This lofted space makes for some great people-watching after a few drinks, too. I'm not sure how their menus are put together, but all of the food we had here was excellent. Very yummy appetizers of roast beef and mushroom all on tiny little melba toasts. Servers came around with wine and appetizers, so remaining stationary was A-OK. The dinner was outstanding. Great family style service. Salad with a light vinagrette, some kind of barley with lots of flavor that was yummy and kind of creamy, chicken with a great, thick gravy on top. Really, really great food, especially for a wedding (you all know wedding food can get really blah). Very, very rad place for a wedding. If you're into the whimsical, minimal and slightly small, Kitchen Chicago is definitely a place you should check out for a wedding (or other event).

We had our September 2013 wedding at Kitchen Chicago and we couldn't have been more pleased with how everything turned out. First of all, this place is gorgeous. The pictures online seriously do not do it justice. Between the wood, the metal accents, and the copious amount of natural light streaming through the window, this place is like a dream. If you're on the fence, it is definitely worth a visit. Alexis, the owner, is extremely easy to deal with and incredibly responsive. I never had a problem getting my questions answered or having my concerns addressed. This was seriously invaluable. Honestly, there was very little I would change about this space. As others have said, the elevator is incredibly slow and a little unpredictable. This, in combination with the narrow stairway leading up to the loft space, mean that some older, less mobile, guests, may have an issue. As for the size of the space, this is definitely not a venue for large weddings. That being said, we had about 80 people and there was more than enough room for dancing and general schmoozing. Definitely a great place for those on a budget who still want something beautiful.

Kitchen Chicago was perfect for our extremely low-key wedding. We had our ceremony and reception here, for just under 100 people, and it was the perfect size and vibe. They are totally flexible about vendors, so you can have whatever food you want and BYO liquor. They were also really accommodating about letting us drop stuff off the day before and pick stuff up the day after. It's a beautiful space, too - without a doubt, the nicest place you'll find at this price point. The windows are gorgeous and let in tons of light, and though we didn't get much use out of the loft, it's a nice architectural feature. If you have your wedding here, though, a couple tips: you may want to hire a shuttle to take people home after the wedding - cabs were reluctant to drop people off here, I can't even imagine how hard it would've been to get cabs to come pick people up. Also, because it's a very DIY venue, having a wedding coordinator was really key for us - it would have been a huge disaster making everything come together otherwise. (Of course, if you're an organized person it might work out for you.)

I got married at Kitchen Chicago in June of 2012. I liked the space right away since it was a loft/rustic style that I wasn't finding a lot of in Chicago for a decent price. Kitchen Chicago was definitely the best option for the price we found. They were pretty accommodating when it came to being there the day before to decorate and have a rehearsal as well. Best things about it: -reasonable price -easy parking -you can choose any vendors you want -you can make it easy inexpensive OR expensive as you want - you choose everything from the table rentals to the catering -beautiful space Things that could have improved: -when we arrived the day before the wedding (on Friday) to decorate, the floor was pretty dirty which they said would be clean- My dad ended up sweeping the entire floor -The coordinator was sometimes hard to get ahold of; and there were a few miscommunications along the way - although everything turned out fabulously in the end If you're wanting/willing to do alot of the "leg work" yourself (i.e. set up tables, all the decorations, tear down) this is a GREAT option!

We held our wedding reception at Kitchen Chicago back in October & could not have been more pleased! Throughout the entire process, from The initial meeting until the day after the party, Orlando was very helpful, responsive and friendly. And the space at Kitchen Chicago is truly beautiful & amazing! We had around 85 people and had food stations, several farm style tables and seating, along with a dance floor, cornhole games in the loft & a photo booth in one of the smaller, adjacent rooms. Our guests were not sure of what to expect but needless to say, everyone was beyond impressed with the venue! If you are looking for a unique venue for a party/wedding/reception, I highly recommend Kitchen Chicago!!!!

This will be a two-part review, as I'm still a month away from my wedding at Kitchen Chicago, but so far, so good! Long before I ever knew who I would married, I knew I would get married at A New Leaf in Lincoln Park. Apparently I wasn't the only one, because when I called to try to book a year out, they weren't even considering ANY (as in, not even on a Tuesday night) event for the next 1.5 years. Sooo, the search for a new space began. And the first time I saw a pic of the space at Kitchen Chicago, I knew we would make it work. And in a lot of ways it's a way better space. Everyone I've dealt with at KC has been nice, chill, responsive, flexible, and knowledgeable. What more could I ask for? Nicolle has been the one I've pestered for the last few months, and she's great! Always answers questions promptly (I'm an emailer, because if it's not written down, I forget), and has As the Friday before is unbooked, they've been flexible about splitting time, so we can get in to decorate and do a quick rehearsal for two hours the day before the wedding, and then still have 10 hours left for the wedding. The neighborhood is a bit off-putting, but the contrast of the industrial with the incredible warmth of the loft event area is what I love. And the price was right! The only place I found in Chicago for less (with no catering/alcohol restrictions) was the Swedish American Museum. We booked the space for $2K on a Saturday (booked last November, so prices may be a bit different now). There's loads of parking (and a slightly less industrial entrance) on Bell Street, so keep that in mind if you are thinking of booking. We we be using a shuttle to bring people back downtown at the end of the evening (and the extra $900 to hire a shuttle STILL puts this way below the cost of most venues). I'll update everything after the wedding, but I'm not too worried : )

My husband and I got married at Kitchen Chicago in June 2013. I have nothing but positive things to say about the space and the staff. Everybody was overly helpful any questions that I had they reached out to me immediately and in the end our ceremony and reception were beautiful, our style and exactly what we are dreamed of. If you're looking for something unique, urban, and affordable Kitchen Chicago is the place for you.

Kitchen Chicago is such a beautiful space - and we are so happy it was the site of our wedding. Nicole and Orlando are incredibly easy to work with. Nicole handled all of our inquiries leading up to the wedding and was so responsive. She always worked to accommodate our needs - including finding space to store popsicles the day before our wedding. Orlando supported logistics the day of the wedding, and made sure that everything was delivered smoothly and that our vendors were set up for success. He even made sure we didn't leave anything behind as we do not live in Chicago. Overall, our wedding was amazing and beautiful and that was thanks to the Kitchen Chicago team!

When I first started researching venues for my wedding, I happened across Kitchen Chicago on a random wedding blog I found. I fell in love with it when I saw the pictures, and the cost was pretty much unbeatable. It was the first place we went to see, and I think I knew as soon as we walked in that I would get married there. We looked at a few more places in our budget range, including the Glessner House, Swedish American Museum, and High Concept Labs, but decided on Kitchen - I wanted that lofty, city feel, and being able to have total freedom to choose a caterer was also very important to us. The location was a concern - although parking is plentiful, which is nice, I was afraid people would not be able to get cabs at the end of the night. This did end up being a little bit of an issue, mostly because it was raining, and since Kitchen is set back from the street, cabs were just passing by when they didn't see anyone at the curb. If people had umbrellas this may not have even been an issue. I didn't want to spend money on a shuttle because you just can't tell if enough people are going to use it to justify the cost, but if I had it to do again, I might. That being said, it was only some of our family and us waiting at the end of the night after cleaning up, and everyone eventually got home just fine! I mostly dealt with Alexis and Nicolle, and both were very helpful and prompt in returning emails and answering questions. I went a couple different times to look at the space before the wedding with no problem. We were able to get in the day before the wedding to decorate and do a rehearsal, which was awesome. My cousin made our desserts and rented a few hours in the baking kitchen the night before to finish everything up. The space is so gorgeous on its own that we kept the decorations to a minimum. We had our ceremony in front of the large windows at about 5pm and people commented on how cool the sky looked behind us. We had a total of 130 people, and I would say that's probably the max for the space. We weren't crowded, but it was snug enough that I'm glad we didn't have many more than that. We probably couldn't have fit another table comfortably - we had to have room to dance! I would highly recommend Kitchen Chicago - the people there are a pleasure to work with, very laid back and accommodating. And the cost is lower than comparable loft spaces in the city.

We got married here and as others have observed, it is awesome. Alexis was super accommodating with all the logistics. We looked at a bazillion spaces online and no one else has as reasonable rates, hours of use, and I suspect overall as nice of a staff. When we arrived on the day of, I was blown away by how wonderful the space looked. The lighting at night adds an elegance to the room that added so much impact that you just don't get when visiting during the day. We didn't have a wedding planner, so were super impressed when we learned that the staff (sorry, not sure of the name) went out of his way to let my sister in-law know that everything was ready for her to be able to set up the space. It was a really perfect evening, in a perfect space. Other details: We fit 130 for the ceremony and reception (which required partially flipping the room). I wish we had been a bit more thoughtful on maximizing use of the space's hidden gems like the second loft and the rear hallway. For a dancing wedding I think 130 is about the max, at least with round tables.

Kitchen Chicago is simply an amazing event space. I recently held my wedding reception there and people are still raving about it. Alexis (owner) is a dream to work with and our caters couldn't believe how nice the kitchen itself was. The loft area was amazing for dancing and the place is just beautiful and needs so little decorating.

I got married at Kitchen Chicago in April. We loved the place the minute we walked in to check it out for the first time. It is a huge loft with lots of exposed brick and big windows. Our wedding was for about 100 guests, and the size of Kitchen Chicago worked out great. We had a slightly non-traditional wedding and wanted the reception to feel more like a party and less like a sit-down dinner. The space worked perfect for this! We held our ceremony just before the reception, also at Kitchen Chicago, and the sun coming through the big windows looked beautiful. Kitchen Chicago was very easy to work with. They allowed us to come in the day before to set up some decorations and then come back a day or two after the wedding to pick some things up that we left behind. If you are not going to have a huge wedding, I would highly recommend Kitchen Chicago! It is slightly off-the-beaten-path, and well worth discovering!

Kitchen Chicago was an amazing place to hold our wedding! The space is absolutely beautiful and a lot can be done to personalize it. We had the reception at KC for about 100 guests in December 2016 and it was a perfectly sized space. We had a buffet style dinner (there is a room for a buffet that is perfect for this) and dance floor that was very popular. From the beginning, Nicole and Orlando were wonderful and easy to work with. KC is the ideal place to hold your wedding because everyone is organized and dependable but not trying to get every dime out of you. This is an easy group to work with for a very affordable price. Everything is BYO but they have a great list of vendor partnerships that they recommend. We got a huge amount of compliments on the space both during and after our wedding. We'd definitely recommend anyone to hold their wedding here!

We recently had our wedding reception at Kitchen Chicago (May 2012) and it was the perfect venue for us! Alexis is super easy to work with and extremely accommodating. I was concerned about being able to set up some things the day before, and she made it easy for us to get access to the space both the day before and the day after to pick up leftover items. It is beautiful space that actually requires minimal decoration. I had never seen it in the late afternoon and it was just beautiful and bright when we walked in for our reception around 5:30pm. Because the space is a beautiful blank canvas and Alexis is so flexible, you can really make the space your own. It was perfect for our buffet reception of 85 people. We used the loft space to set out some snacks during the cocktail hour and that worked out well too. We loved that we could bring in any caterer and were able to have one of our favorite local BBQ restaurants cater our wedding. Also the ability to bring in your own alcohol was a big money saver for us. Kitchen Chicago is a great space that you can totally make your own!

This venue was amazing to work with from time of booking until the day after the wedding. From answering our questions to accommodating our specific needs. I really appreciate quick response times with event planning because there's just so many moving parts that can be affected by a simple answer to a question. We booked this place because it's a beautiful fun space with a byo vendor policy that we were interested in. We lucked into the fact that they had a staff full of helpful informed people who had no problem helping us make our day as perfect/specific as we wanted. Thank you!

Kitchen Chicago (KC) was the most perfect spot for our Wedding Reception! We placed a down payment on KC in April of 2012 for our September 2013 Wedding Reception. Throughout the coming months of planning and additional site visits, we experienced nothing but open arms from KC. KC is up-front, honest, accommodating, understanding, and just plain normal when it comes it wedding planning. Looking for a regular normal, nice, and friendly venue? KC is the place for you! We had 99 ( including B&G) in attendance at our wedding reception at KC. We had room to spare, so, we allowed our Front of Hour and Back of House to boogie down with us in the later hours of our party. This was really important to us as we're both hospitality people. A huge thank you to Alexis and Orlando! You made our day the BEST day ever. Hope to celebrate with you both, again, soon! L + C 09.21.2013

We had our wedding at Kitchen Chicago and it was everything we had hoped for! Alexis is super accomodating, friendly and responsive over email. We were looking for a loft space for our wedding (in a 6 month planning window) and we decided "this is it!" pretty much the moment we walked in. The event space is gorgeous - with exposed brick, lots of large windows and great natural lighting (until 8:30 or 9 PM!). We did the decorating ourselves and made many trips to see the space up until our wedding day. The beauty of a bare canvas space is that we got to do whatever we wanted! We made our own art installation pieces, paintings, put up pillows and candles. The space was totally our own and we loved it. Even when we came to pick up the rest of our decor, we saw two other couples checking out the space - we're glad that people have found this hidden gem! When we came to visit with our vendors, A/C was never on. They turned it on for our event though and the temperature was fine throughout the night. A couple of the fans weren't working but it wasn't too hot. If you're looking for a unique loft space with TONS of free parking on the weekend) at a reasonable price, KC is your place!

We just had our wedding at Kitchen this past weekend and we couldn't have picked a better venue. It was bright and open and it was the perfect size for our 95 guests. Everyone kept commenting about how they loved the space and how unique it was. Alexis and Orlando were so helpful with any questions or concerns we had along the way. I will admit that from the outside Kitchen is very unassuming and admittedly not very attractive from the street, but once you get inside, you forget the area you're in. There's free street parking nearby so I think that definitely makes up for the fact that it's a bit industrial and plain from the street view. If you want a unique venue that isn't a typical ballroom or church, Kitchen is where it's at.

Just had my wedding here a few weeks ago - NO COMPLAINTS! Orlando is amazing. Very friendly and professional each time we met with him. This place is a DIY dream - great space! Also very affordable compared to other lofts that are wedding venues only. I definitely recommend this space for small-medium weddings. The professional kitchen was a great added bonus for our cater. A+++

I have a food business and have periodically used the "professional kitchen". The kitchen space is large and the location is convenient for downtown Chicago. I also like the fact that the space is usable 24 hours a day. My one complaint is that many of the people using the kitchen either don't understand how to keep a professional kitchen clean or don't care. The stoves and ovens are not regularly cleaned and surfaces are often greasy. The refrigerator and freezer spaces are not organized and often have food items that are old or not properly covered. If the owners/management can correct these problems the kitchen will truly be a Professional Shared Kitchen.

called a few times and left a message to talk to someone about possibly having an event at your venue. No one picked up or called me back.

Alexis and her team are great! I fell in love with this location, and it was perfect for our wedding day in April 2011. The rental price is reasonable compared to other lofty, urban type event spaces (however, as it gains in popularity, that may change.) When we booked, there was no required caterers list (the caterer you use does need to be licensed,) and you could bring in your own alcohol (but you need a bartender to serve it.) I'm a wedding photographer, and know that many other Chicago loft spaces can be dark, but there is so much natural light here...and I love the loft overlooking the space! We had both our ceremony and reception here, and it was the perfect size for our intimate event (about 80 people.) I could not have asked for a better location to have our wedding! I also love the big timber tables and benches! BTW, our wedding here was on the first Chicago episode of the TLC show "Four Weddings" back in August, 2011. The only thing I had a problem with was that the elevator was unreliable at times...not a big deal for me to walk up some stairs, but it could be an inconvenience to some guests...none of mine mentioned it though.

This venue was an amazing backdrop for our wedding. They give you flexibility to make your event come to life. The staff is super responsive and was great to work with.

Best venue with the best staff in the city of Chicago!!!

The man and I had our wedding at this venue last Saturday. The event was a raging success, the guests loved the space. Alexis and Orlando were as accommodating as can be and let us store our things there before the event which was a HUGE bonus. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the next day one of those weird, traveling churches with big audio setups was at the venue and they MOVED all OUR stuff into another room, spilling some things, etc. I had been told our things would stay undisturbed until Monday and we could return and take things home. I hated that strangers were pawing over OUR things and presuming to move them because "they were in their way." It really rubbed me the wrong way. I WOULD NEVER TOUCH, let alone MOVE things that didn't belong to me, whether they were in our way or not. I guess Jesus wanted our stuff out of their way so they could get their praise on. A church guy was even looking through our stuff as we were loading up, I asked him, "Can I HELP you?" I almost lost my s***. He said, "I'm just making sure we have all our stuff." WOW. I suspect the trespass had nothing to do with Alexis or Orlando or any staff at Kitchen. I just said that to make the point that the venue is a big, open space and anyone can come in and disturb (or take) anything you may leave for later, so be careful about that if you use them. Otherwise, I really loved this venue.

My friend had a beautiful wedding here recently. Inside Kitchen Chicago is very nice. This I liked and it worked well for the amount of guests. I have beautiful pictures and only postieive things to say once your indoors.The location was pretty scary. I kept being told it was "industrial Chicago" but when I got off the expressway I was greeted by a prostitute holding a sign, bums, gang bangers.. etc. I didn't feel safe. On Leavitt (by Kitchen Chicago) it wasn't as bad but I'll put it this way..... If your car breaks down, you might be in trouble. Make sure you have your cellphone with you at all times.

My husband and I got married at Kitchen Chicago in March, and it was a great place to celebrate! It really is a diamond in the rough - the industrial factor of the surrounding neighborhood really adds character to an already interesting and beautiful space. We had 70 guests and there was more than enough space for everyone to mingle, plus I loved that we could transition from the ceremony right into the reception easily by just moving the chairs over to the tables that were already in place. We scheduled the wedding during sunset and I can't even describe the color and glow of the room. It was absolutely amazing. Plus we could see the lights of United Center for the Blackhawks game that was going on later in the evening. The entire team at Kitchen was very helpful and accommodating, and they have a lot of tips and tricks for using their versatile space to make things happen. I really appreciated being able to schedule deliveries before and after the weekend so we weren't charged a premium for Saturday pickup. Overall we had a great experience here and I would recommend KC to anyone looking for a versatile event space.