PRIVATE & CORPORATE EVENTS

A DINNER PARTY,
NOT A PRIVATE DINING ROOM

A sixteen-seat chef's table, a multi-course tasting menu from James Beard semifinalist Chef Nicolai Mlodinow, and a hidden speakeasy for the nightcap — reserved entirely for your guests. Private dining and full restaurant buy outs in Bucktown, Chicago.

PLAN AN EVENING
Eater Chicago
Bon Appétit
Forbes 30 Under 30 - Chef Nicolai Mlodinow
James Beard Foundation Awards 2026 Semifinalist

Hosted Teams from Blackstone, Wells Fargo, Heidrick & Struggles, Booth School of Business and more.

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Gold spoons and dark-handled utensils laid on black linen at Class Act Chicago.
Gold spoons and dark-handled utensils laid on black linen at Class Act Chicago.

THE
PRELUDE

ABRIDGED
TASTING MENU

8-16 Guests

2 Hours

From $175

Chef Nicolai's most compelling courses in a focused, elegant format — the full quality without the full evening.

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A single glass of sparkling wine on a white-linened table at Class Act.

MOST BOOKED

THE
PERFORMANCE

FULL
TASTING MENU

8-16 Guests

2-3 Hours

From $205

The complete Class Act tasting menu as it was meant to be experienced. Every course, every story, every moment of the current menu.

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Close-up of a brass champagne bucket at Class Act.
Close-up of a brass champagne bucket at Class Act.

THE
ENCORE

EXTENDED
TASTING MENU

8-16 Guests

No Closing Time

$8,000 Minimum Spend

An entire evening reserved in your name — no shared spaces, no clock. The definitive Class Act experience.

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Rows of passed bites laid along the marble table for a private event at Class Act.
Rows of passed bites laid along the marble table for a private event at Class Act.

FOR LARGER GROUPS

COCKTAIL PARTY

All the intention and craft of our tasting menu — in a format designed for connection at scale.

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THE EXPERIENCE

An Evening Designed Around Connection

Class Act is not a conventional private dining room. It is an evening — a fully orchestrated sequence of courses, pairings, and conversation — designed around connection. Chef Nicolai Mlodinow’s avant-garde tasting menu transforms a client dinner or milestone celebration into something guests talk about for weeks.

Every private booking includes exclusive use of the dining room, a multi-course tasting menu, and access to Nightcap — our connected speakeasy— for a post-dinner cocktail.

The Class Act chefs at work behind the communal table while guests dine, seen from the end of the room.
A tasting menu course plated on wood: green puree, pickled garnishes, and a glazed pastry.

TASTING MENU

Chef Nicolai’s globally inspired multi-course tasting menu — imaginative, story-driven, and unlike anything else in Chicago.

The private dining room at Class Act Chicago set for sixteen beneath the gold sculptural light.

THE SETTING‌

An intimate communal table opens to an energetic open kitchen. The welcome foyer and dining room are yours for the entire event, fully private.

A cocktail in a coupe with a long orange twist on the marble bar at Nightcap, the speakeasy inside Class Act.

WINE & COCKTAILS

A world-class wine and cocktail program led by Head Bartender Isaac Steinzor and Sommelier Matthew Didier. Bespoke pairings available with extensive spirit-free options.

Nightcap's lounge: navy banquettes, cork stools, and the bar beneath brass pendant lights.

NIGHTCAP

Exclusive access to Nightcap, our hidden connected speakeasy — a rare and unforgettable close to any evening.

Chef Nicolai Mlodinow plating a course with tweezers, photographed in black and white.

What Sets Us Apart

01 / CHEF DRIVEN, NOT CATERED

Every course is prepared by Chef Nicolai and his team — not a banquet kitchen. Your guests receive the same quality as our regular tasting menu service.

02 / THE SPEAKEASY CLOSE

No other private dining experience in Chicago ends the evening in a hidden speakeasy. Nightcap becomes the moment every guest remembers and retells.

03 / COMMUNAL FORMAT BUILDS CONNECTION

The dinner party structure is intentional. Guests who might otherwise exchange only business cards end the evening as genuine connections. Ideal for client relationships and team building.

04 / BUCKTOWN A DESTINATION

Class Act is in one of Chicago’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Guests visiting from out of town get an authentic Chicago experience beyond the hotel corridor.

4.9 STARS ON GOOGLE

What Event Hosts Say

“It was really amazing!!  We knew when we planned this that we wanted something other than the usual private rooms or clubs so this wowed them!”

— Host of Fortune 500 CEO Dinner

“We had a group of 16 colleagues from across the country and actually the world that were together for a big conference and brought the group together and it was amazing.”

— Medical Conference Host

“Everything was smooth and everyone enjoyed it. The venue was unique and the food great. My boss is great but hard to please and he loved everything”

— Corporate Client Host

Occasions We Do Best

  • Board dinners and investor relations

  • Client entertainment

  • Executive team dinners & offsites

  • Product launches & brand partnerships

  • Milestone birthdays & reunions

  • Rehearsal dinners

  • Holiday parties and end-of-year celebrations

  • Deal celebrations & recognition

For Planners

  • Sixteen guests seated at the chef's table, with a minimum of eight for a private tasting menu. For larger groups we host a cocktail party format across the dining room and Nightcap, our speakeasy, for up to 80 guests standing.

  • Seated dinners start at $175 per guest for The Prelude (an abridged tasting menu, about two hours) and $205 per guest for The Performance (the full tasting menu, two to three hours). The Encore — the room with no closing time — is an $8,000 minimum spend. Prices are per guest before beverages, a 20% service charge, and tax; cocktail parties are quoted per event.

  • Exclusive use of the welcome foyer and dining room, a multi-course tasting menu prepared by Chef Nicolai Mlodinow and his team, full service, and access to Nightcap for a post-dinner cocktail. Wine, cocktail, and spirit-free pairings from Sommelier Matthew Didier and Head Bartender Isaac Steinzor are available as an add-on, as is an open bar.

  • Private events can be booked Wednesday through Sunday. Friday and Saturday are our public tasting-menu nights and book furthest ahead; Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday dates are the easiest to secure, and Nightcap can be reserved for a cocktail hour on its own. We can occasionally make limited exceptions if your desired date does not fall within our regular schedule.

  • Four to six weeks is comfortable; December and holiday dates go earlier. We reply to every inquiry within one business day, and if your date is close, email welcome@classactchicago.com and we'll move faster.

  • Yes. Vegetarian and gluten-free diets are accommodated, and most allergies and other restrictions can be accommodated with 72 hours' notice. We'll send you a simple form to collect guest needs ahead of the evening.

  • Yes — custom menu cards, a welcome cocktail, toasts between courses, and a menu shaped around your occasion are all part of planning with us.

    The room is built for conversation rather than presentations; there is no projector or screen, though a short toast or remarks work beautifully at the table.

  • Send the inquiry form below or email welcome@classactchicago.com with your date, guest count, and occasion. You'll get a proposal within one business day, and your date is confirmed with a deposit.

LET’S PLAN YOUR EVENING

To check availability, request a custom proposal, or ask any questions, reach out directly.

We’ll be in touch ASAP to help craft something magical.

welcome@classactchicago.com