PRIVATE & CORPORATE EVENTS
A DINNER PARTY
(not just a private dining room)
An intimate chef's table
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A multi-course tasting menu
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A speakeasy nightcap
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Reserved entirely for your guests
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An intimate chef's table | A multi-course tasting menu | A speakeasy nightcap | Reserved entirely for your guests |
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 team 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.
TASTING MENU
Chef Nicolai’s seasonal multi-course tasting menu — imaginative, story-driven, and unlike anything else in Chicago.
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.
WINE & COCKTAILS
A world-class wine and cocktail program led by Sommelier Jonas Bittencourt. Bespoke pairings available with extensive spirit-free options.
NIGHTCAP
Exclusive access to Nightcap, our hidden connected speakeasy — a rare and unforgettable close to any evening.
THREE WAYS TO BOOK
THE PERFORMANCE
FULL TASTING MENU | 10-16 GUESTS | 2-3 HOURS
The complete Class Act tasting menu as it was meant to be experienced. Every course, every story, every moment of Chef Nicolai’s current menu.
Extended welcome reception in foyer
Personalized menu cards for each guest
Dietary accommodations handled with advance notice
Starting at $215 per person
THE PRELUDE
ABRIDGED TASTING MENU | 10-16 GUESTS | 2 HOURS
Chef Nicolai’s most compelling courses in a focused, elegant format. Ideal for groups who want the full quality without the full time commitment.
Personalized menu cards for each guest
Dietary accommodations handled with advance notice
Beverage pairings available to add — wine, cocktail, or spirit-free
Starting at $175 per person
THE ENCORE
EXTENDED TASTING MENU | 8+ GUESTS | NO TIME LIMIT
An entire evening reserved in your name — no shared spaces, no closing time. The definitive Class Act experience for groups that want everything.
Extended tasting menu with custom pacing and personalized touches
Exclusive private access to connected Nightcap speakeasy after dinner
Custom menu development, branding, and AV available on request
Beverage packages for both dinner and Nightcap quoted separately
$10,000 minimum
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 / FULLY PRE-PAID AND SEAMLESS
Everything is agreed and paid in advance. No per-item billing, no awkward check at the end. Your guests experience the evening as a gift, not a transaction.
05 / 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.
OCCASIONS WE DO BEST
Board dinners and investor relations
Product launches and brand partnerships
Holiday parties and end-of-year celebrations
Milestone birthdays, reunions, and rehearsal dinners
Client entertainment and relationship building
Executive team dinners and offsites
New business pitches and deal celebrations
Employee recognition and milestone events
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. .