IMPECCABLE CORPORATE EVENT SPACES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Private events at Kindling are more than just gatherings—they are dynamic experiences designed to leave a lasting impression. Whether you are planning an intimate executive dinner or a full-venue buyout, Kindling offers a striking, multi-level canvas for your vision.
Anchoring the ground floor of the iconic Willis Tower, our live-fire destination features a sprawling outdoor terrace, flexible private dining rooms, and an energetic second floor with iconic views of Franklin & Adams.
From high-stakes corporate receptions to milestone weekend celebrations, our dedicated events team will guide you through every detail with world-class hospitality, from custom wood-fired menu design to seamless vendor coordination. Dinner packages start at $115 per guest.
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SALADS
_ small (serves 10 guests) / large (serves 20 guests)
- BLUE CHIP CHOP SALAD gf/df _ 232 / 464
- HEARTH BOWL df _ 128 / 256
- CAESAR _ 120 / 240
- GREEKTOWN _ 112 / 240
- CHIPOTLE SOUTHWEST CHOPPED gf _ 120 / 240
- HOUSE SALAD gf/df _ 100 / 200
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GRILLED SKEWERS
_half pan 25 skewers
served with pita, cabbage slaw, sauce, and chips
- BEEF TENDERLOIN gf/df _ 600
- CHICKEN THIGH gf/df _ 475
- SHRIMP SHISHLIK gf/df _ 600
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HANDHELDS
_small (serves 10 guests)_large (serves 20 guests)
- MINI MAINE LOBSTER ROLL _ 165 / 330 (1/2 roll pp)
- CHATEL FARM’S ITALIAN BEEF _ 124 / 240 (1/2 sandwich pp)
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FRESH PASTA
half pan (serves 10 guests)
served with extra sauce on the side
- MAC ‘N CHEESE GRATIN _ 160
- PASTA DELLA NONNA _ 190
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ENTREES
small (serves 12 guests) large (serves 24 guests)
- ROTISSERIE CHICKEN _ 240 / 480
- 8OZ FILET “MRS O’LEARY” _ 590 / 1180
- CEDAR GRILLED SALMON _ 320 / 640
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VEGETABLES
half pan (serves 10 guests)
- TWICE COOKED SWEET POTATO _75
- OAKWOOD FIRED BROCCOLINI _80
- CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS _60
- MASHED POTATOES _70
- HOUSE CHIPS JULIA CHILD STYLE _50
The Birch Room
👤 Capacity: 10-12 Guests (Seated)
📺 Tech: 65” Flatscreen TV & Full AV Capabilities
🏙️ Vibe: Floor-to-ceiling windows, privacy curtains, Franklin St. views
🍽️ Perfect For: Executive board meetings, intimate power lunches, and VIP dinners
The Spark
👥 Capacity: 4-6 Guests (Seated)
🔥 Key Feature: Private view of the Hearth where our culinary team prepares food for the entire restaurant on our 13 foot live fire grill.
🍽️ Perfect For: Foodies, intimate anniversary parties, milestone birthday lunches, and unique culinary experiences.
🏙️ Vibe: Warm, immersive, and ultra-private, featuring integrated planter lights and cascading vines.
The Hearth
🔥 Interactive Chef Access: Let our culinary team host your group directly at the hearth.
👨🍳 Customized Culinary Story: Collaborate on a curated menu that tells your company’s story or celebrates a milestone using signature live-fire dishes.
🎉 Immersion without Disruption: Receive personalized service while remaining part of Kindling’s high-energy atmosphere. An upfront and personal show at one of Chicago’s most exciting dining destinations.
THE FLAME
👥 Capacity: 4 Guests (Seated)
🔥 Key Feature: Dramatic tabletop fire element with direct sightlines into the live-fire show kitchen.
🍽️ Perfect For: High-stakes client dinners, executive meetings, and VIP double dates.
🏙️ Vibe: Energetic and immersive, offering a semi-private feel while remaining connected to the restaurant’s vibrant atmosphere.
FIRST FLOOR BUYOUT
Capacity: Up to 150 Guests (Reception Style)
🔑 Space Includes: Lower Level Bar, The Hearth (Live Fire Kitchen Views and Culinary Stations)
🚪 Access: Dual entrances (Franklin Street, Adams Street, & Willis Tower Lobby)
🚻 Facilities: Separate, dedicated restrooms for your group. A/V capabilities and more. Tailor our restaurant for your perfect event.
🎉 Perfect For: Large-scale corporate mixers, high-energy holiday parties, and high-volume networking events.
THE OUTLOOK
👥 Capacity: 40 Guests (Reception Style)
🍸 Space Includes: Dedicated portion of the 2nd-floor bar.
📺 Tech: Integrated TVs, perfect for branding or casual watch parties.
🏙️ Vibe: High-energy and connected. Features street-level views of Adams & Franklin, plus a balcony-style view overlooking the main dining room and bar on the lower level.
🥂 Perfect For: Mid-sized corporate happy hours, networking mixers, and team celebrations.
GRANT PARK
👥 Capacity: 60 Guests (Reception Style) / 40 Guests (Seated)
🔑 Space: Flexible, fully private room with distinct geometric plaid wall and urban views of Franklin Street.
🚪 Privacy: Fully enclosed space with full privacy curtains for windows.
📺 Tech: Integrated 75” flatscreen TV with full AV capabilities.
🚻 Facilities: Dedicated private restrooms within the room.
🎉 Perfect For: High-stakes corporate cocktail receptions, exclusive networking mixers, board dinners, and large-scale interactive group events.
JACKSON PARK
👥 Capacity: Up to 50 Guests (Reception Style)
🎮 Built-in Entertainment: Features twin foosball setups and two premier shuffleboard stations.
🏙️ Vibe & Views: High-energy and interactive, boasting soaring floor-to-ceiling windows that look directly into the iconic Willis Tower Franklin Street lobby.
📺 Tech: Three massive 65” TVs for sports viewing, presentations, or branding.
🎉 Perfect For: Interactive corporate mixers, team-building events, viewing parties, and vibrant social receptions.
JACKSON PARK + GRANT PARK
👥 Capacity: Up to 110 Guests (Reception Style)
🔑 The Space: A massive, dual-zone second-floor footprint combining a formal dining/presentation room with an interactive, high-energy game lounge.
🎮 Built-in Entertainment: Two premier shuffleboard stations and twin foosball setups.
🏙️ Vibe & Views: Dual vantage points featuring soaring floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook both Franklin Street and the Willis Tower lobby.
📺 Tech: Fully equipped with four screens (one 75” AV-capable TV and three 65” TVs) for presentations, branding, or sports viewing.
🎉 Perfect For: All-day corporate offsites, large-scale team building, holiday parties, and events requiring both a “dinner” and a “party” phase.
HUMBOLDT & GARFIELD PARK
👥 Capacity: 8 Guests per booth (16 Guests when reserved together).
🔑 The Space: Two adjacent, deep U-shaped banquettes separated by a stylish red rope architectural divider.
📍 Location: Situated in “The Heart” of the restaurant, offering a tucked-away feel that is still plugged into the high-energy atmosphere of the main floor.
🏙️ Vibe: Cozy, vibrant, and highly stylized, featuring our signature geometric plaid mural and warm wood accents.
🥂 Perfect For: Intimate team lunches, small group happy hours, VIP double dates, or side-by-side team dinners that don’t require a fully enclosed private room.
THE HEART
👥 Capacity: Up to 250 Guests (Reception Style)
🔑 The Space: A massive footprint that essentially encompasses the entire second floor, combining dining, lounging, and bar areas into one cohesive party zone.
✨ Ultimate Customization: The perfect blank canvas for your grandest ideas. This expansive footprint easily accommodates a live DJ, a full dance floor, custom art installations, branded photo ops, and immersive brand activations.
🚪 Exclusive Access: Arrive in style with a dedicated, private entrance directly from the 2nd floor Willis Tower Lobby, plus dedicated elevator access.
🍸 Dedicated Amenities: Includes full, exclusive use of the expansive 2nd-floor wrap-around bar and separate private restrooms just for your group.
🎉 Perfect For: Major corporate milestones, large-scale holiday parties, massive conference off-site receptions, bar & batmitzvahs, product launches, and high-capacity networking events requiring a self-contained VIP experience.
THE TERRACE
The Terrace Floorplan | Make a massive impression. Our sprawling second-floor terrace offers a breathtaking alfresco footprint right at the base of the iconic Willis Tower.
Map out your alfresco gathering. Our expansive second-floor terrace features a dedicated private bar, modular seating zones, and stunning elevated views overlooking Adams Street.