Catering & Accommodations

Recommended caterers

Looking for catering recommendations? You’ve found them.

Remember: you can serve alcohol at your event only if you acquire a bartender or your caterers have bartenders.

  • Blue Plate Catering—Located at 1362 W. Fulton St. Contact them by phone at 312-421-6666. Bar service is available.
  • Lettuce Entertain You—This full-service catering company works with a variety of local restaurants. Contact Rickey Copley-Spivey by phone at 312-547-9091, or by email at rspivey@leye.com.
  • Harry Caray’s Catering—Located at 33 W. Kinzie St. Contact them by phone at 312-222-9200. Bar service is available.
  • Tall Boy Taco—Located at 325 W. Huron St. Contact them by phone at 312-664-2727. Margaritas and sangrias are available for onsite catering.
  • Connie’s Catering—Located at 2373 S. Archer Ave. Contact them by phone at 312-326-3443 ext. 318. Bar service is available.
  • Corner Bakery—Located at 123 N. Wacker Drive. Contact them by phone at 312-372-3624.
  • Jason’s Deli—Located at 195 N. Dearborn St. Contact them by phone at 312-750-1318.

Nearby hotels

If you’re looking for a place to stay in Chicago, your choices are almost endless. This list is limited to the hotels closest to the Chicago Advancement Center.

  • Club Quarters—Located at 111 W. Adams St. Contact them by phone at 312-214-6400.
  • The Gray Hotel—Located at 122 W. Monroe St. Contact them by phone at 312-750-9012.
  • Hotel Allegro—Located at 171 W. Randolph St. Contact them by phone at 312-236-0123.
  • Hyatt Centric the Loop—Located at 100 W. Monroe St. Contact them by phone at 312-236-1234.
  • JW Marriott—Located at 151 W. Adams St. Contact them by phone at 312-660-8200.
  • LaQuinta Inn & Suites—Located at 1 S. Franklin St. Contact them by phone at 312-558-1020.
  • Palmer House—Located at 17 E. Monroe St. Contact them by phone at 312-726-7500.
  • The Alise Chicago—Located at One W. Washington St. Contact them by phone at 312-782-1111.

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