Our Catering Partners

Great food Your way

At Loft on Lake, we believe your event should feel like you. That’s why we give you the flexibility to choose from our exceptional catering partners, each with their own style, menus, specialties, and price points.

Whether you’re planning a casual cocktail party, formal seated dinner, passed hors d’oeuvres, or creative food stations, our catering partners will work with you to create a menu that fits your event and your vision. Choose from their existing menus or collaborate with them to create something completely your own.

Find the right catering partner for your event

Our extensive list of catering partners gives you plenty of options to explore. Every caterer on our list is fully licensed, insured, and equipped to provide the full-service catering your event requires. They’re also familiar with Loft on Lake and the space, so they can offer knowledgeable guidance as you plan your menu, staffing, rentals, and service.

We recommend reaching out to a few caterers to compare menus and get a preliminary quote for your event. Not sure where to start? Reach out to Jill and she can help you create a short list of catering partners based on what matters most to you.

You can also find direct contact information for all of our catering partners in the Event Guide PDF you received via email.

Full-service catering is required

All caterers listed by Loft on Lake provide the full-service staffing required for your event, including waitstaff and bartenders. Drop-off catering is not permitted. Your caterer must provide staff and bartenders to service your event from start to finish.

Bar service & BYOB

You can choose a bar package through your caterer or select our BYOB option. For BYOB events, you can place an order through Binny’s or Garfield’s and select the beverages you’d like to serve. We recommend having your caterer review your order beforehand to make sure you have everything you need—and don't end up ordering more than necessary.

Please note that guests may not bring their own alcohol into the event, and you may not hire an outside bartending company. For liability reasons, your caterer must provide your bar service or you must use one of our pre-approved bar services. No exceptions.

Commonly Asked Question

Do we have to choose a caterer from your list? Yes. Loft on Lake requires all events to use one of our approved catering partners.

““Loft’s preferred vendor list was incredibly helpful. It helped me find all of my necessary vendors and took the guess work out of hunting through hundreds of caterers and djs, etc.””
— Jenn Z.

Why Our Catering Partners?

All food and beverage service at Loft on Lake is provided by one of our pre-approved catering partners—and you’ll have plenty to choose from.

Our catering partners work in our space regularly and understand the ins and outs of hosting an event at Loft on Lake. They’re familiar with our layout, service requirements, licensing and insurance requirements, and what it takes to keep everything running smoothly from the first guest to the last call.

Because we’ve been doing this for a long time, our team is also here to help you navigate the vendor selection process. Whether you’re looking for a specific cuisine, budget, service style, or bar setup, we’re happy to share recommendations and guidance to help you find the right fit.

Our goal is simple: to make the planning process easier and help your event run seamlessly from start to finish.


meet our catering partners

Pre-Approved. Experienced. Ready to Serve.

We’ve partnered with a talented group of caterers who know Loft on Lake inside and out. Each is fully licensed, insured, experienced in our space, and ready to help bring your menu and vision to life.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Bartending Services

If you’re using one of Loft on Lake’s approved catering partners, you do not need to hire a separate bartending service. Your caterer will provide the bartenders and bar service required for your event.

For events where a caterer will not be providing bar service, we also work with a select group of licensed and insured bartending services that are familiar with Loft on Lake and our event requirements.

Explore the approved bar service options below to find the right fit for your event.

 
 

How about something Sweet?

Alliance Bakery

Fine European pastries and desserts, custom-designed cakes to suit any occasion, and a full espresso bar.

1837 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
773.278.0366

info@alliancebakery.com

@alliancebakery

West Town Bakery

West Town Bakery blends Chicago's urban street art and music while focusing on the techniques and flavors of the pastry scene.

1916 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

773.904.1414

@westtownbakery


Sample Layouts & Floor plans

““We catered a wedding at Loft on Lake in late September. The space is absolutely breathtaking, and seems to become even more enchanting as the day progresses to evening.””
— Mia Z.