Get Creative With These Interactive Event Ideas
Get your guests talking with these interactive event activations
A karaoke and ramen party at Ramen-san – Lincoln Park? A cookie class with one of the best pastry chefs in town with Beatrix? An epic raw bar with live oyster shuckers with Shaw’s Crab House? We can make all these things happen and more for your next corporate catering need or social event. We’re here to help you think outside of the traditional seated dinner when it comes to planning a fun and memorable event that will leave your guests talking.
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Slurp Noodles and Sing Karaoke at Ramen-san Lincoln Park
Rest your vocals ladies and gentleman because Ramen-san in Lincoln Park is now booking paries for up to 40 or your closest colleagues, friends or family at their new lower level space. Complete with hot noodles, Asian-inspired bites, and craft cocktails, turn your party into a karaoke party as the space is equipped with microphones, speakers, and a TV. To learn more, contact Ramen-san Lincoln Park
Get a Front Row Seat to a Celebrity Chef Demo at The Dalcy
The days of a boring buffet are over, instead, food and drink stations can have an element of personalization and drama. At The Dalcy, a private events hall in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, guests can opt for a House-Made Stracciatella Demo and station with various toppings to choose from, a cooking demo from Top Chef Alum CJ Jacobson, or build-your-own Hummus bar. Bring the drama with the Cherry Wood Smoked Manhattan station, where the cocktails are smoked with cherry wood chips in front of the guests or even a customized Mediterranean Mule station. These experiences are available at The Dalcy for a mininmum of 50 guests and pricing per person varies based on the stations selected. Visit thedalcy.com to book your next event or contact dalcyevents@lettuce.com.
Made-to-Order Handroll Bar in Your Own Home with Sushi-san
Hosting a dinner party at home and looking for a fun way to impress your guests? Book Sushi-san’s pop-up handroll bar! It includes all four of signature handrolls: Crunchy Fatty Tuna, Salmon Avocado, Negi Hamachi, and Kanpyo, made to order by a sushi chef. Enhance this experience by adding on made-to-order nigiri and sashimi. For more information
email sushisanparties@lettuce.com.
An Impressive Raw Bar, Complete with Live Oyster Shuckers with Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago
The Shaw’s Crab House team believes shellfish are not only stunning but can instantly elevate any occasion. Shaw’s has been the Windy City’s seafood experts for nearly four decades, so when we tell you they know how to present an impressive raw bar to your guests, we know they mean it. For a hassle free experience at home, guests can opt to order pre-shucked oysters on the half shell from Shaw’s or kits from the restaurant’s preferred purveyors such as Island Creek Oyster Farm or Taylor Shellfish, which also offer the option to purchase an oyster knife and other tools. And if you’d prefer to be completely hands-off, consider hiring one of Shaw’s roaming oyster shuckers , who can engage with your guests and add an entertaining and educational element to the night. Shaw’s Crab House, renowned for its signature King Crab Legs, can also elevate your private event with the exclusive Whole King Crab broken down tableside for your guests. Inquir
Here’s how to host an epic raw bar at home from the experts at Shaw’s Crab House.
Mix and Stir at a Limoncello Making Class with Osteria Via Stato
Do as the Italians do and book a Limoncello Making Class for your next event at Osteria Via Stato. Chef David DiGregorio’s ‘cello program highlights seasonal fruits and ingredients by infusing them when they’re at their peak. Guests can participate in an interactive class which includes peeling and infusing their personal limoncello to enjoy at home followed by a three-course Italian Dinner. The price is $84.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). To book the Limoncello Making Class, email sbparties@lettuce.com.
Sip on Creative Drinks at these Cocktail Stations at RPM Restaurants
The first signature cocktail in the hands of your guests will set the tone for the rest of the celebration and signature cocktails aren’t just for weddings anymore! A cocktail station greatly contributes to the look, feel and theme of your event! The vibrant, warm colors of a Spritz Station can create the ambiance of summer, a Hot Toddy brings an Après Ski vibe, or a Bloody Mary Bar complete with fresh seafood garnishes screams brunch bash. Plus with Zero Proof Cocktails gaining popularity, you can also provide this elevated style of tailored beverages to guests who don’t drink. These over-the-top boozy stations can be recreated at one of the RPM Restaurant spaces, in your home or office. For more information email rpmevents@lettuce.com.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with a Cookie Class at Beatrix
Another idea for a super sweet event? Gather your group for a seasonal Cookie Decorating Class and learn how to decorate like a pro. Make it boozy by adding a cocktail station and enjoy bites from Beatrix. For more information visit beatrixrestaurants.com or contact beatrixparties@lettuce.com.
Learn the Art of Sushi Making at Miru
Indulge in the art of sushi making at Miru at the St. Regis Chicago. Learn from city’s top sushi chefs the delicate techniques behind crafting perfect sushi rolls, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of rice preparation. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned sushi enthusiast, this class promises an unforgettable experience for your guests. The sushi making event includes Edamame, Shishito Peppers, three Nigiri and two rolls per person, as well as a sake welcome cocktail a nd is $150 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Reach out to miruevents@lettuce.com for more details and to book.
Feast on Stone Crab and Learn How to Crack ‘Em at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab – Chicago
The Oakville Grill & Cellar will transport your guests to Napa Valley without ever leaving Chicago. The restaurants’ sommelier team will hand-select select pours and lead an interactive and education wine tasting for your party. Add on chef-curated cheese and salumi boards to nosh on during the tasting and end with the West Coast cuisine from Chef Max Robbins. For more information or to book a wine tasting for your event, click here.
