private studio dinner parties

Dinner parties, celebrations and corporate gatherings in our North Loop studio.

Cocktail reception, four-course dinner, wine pairings, florals, candles, printed menus, private chef and full service team.

Up to 48 guests· $175 per guest + $1000 base fee

- Cocktail reception with wine, beer and a signature cocktail by Steady Pour
- Cheese display or passed hors d’oeuvres to welcome guests
- Four-course dinner by James Beard–nominated chef Jamie Malone
- Sommelier-selected wine pairings
- Candles, tabletop items and décor
- Floral arrangements
- Printed menus and place cards
- Private chef and full service team
The bar by Steady Pour includes everything needed for the evening: welcome wine, a signature cocktail with wine and beer during cocktail hour, and sommelier-selected wine with dinner.
Additional bar options, chef demonstrations and cocktail classes are available.
Microphone and sound system setup is available for $75.
Parking
Street parking is available directly outside the studio, with two parking ramps within half a block.
Music
Our Sonos system and Paris Dining Club playlists are available for every event. You are also welcome to send us your own playlist.
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The studio has a microphone and sound system, projector and 100-inch screen.
Dietary needs
We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice.
Early access
The studio is available from 2:00 PM for early deliveries or event setup.

FULL-SERVICE CATERING and event design

Paris Dining Club at Your Venue

Full-service events for 10–500 guests

Restaurant-driven food and gracious service for gatherings at your home, venue or another special setting.

Seasonal menus, full staffing, bar service, rentals and tabletop styling are available to create a complete Paris Dining Club experience wherever you are gathering.

Depending on your event, Paris Dining Club can provide:
- Seasonal dinner menus
- Passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktail receptions
- Private chefs
- Full service staff
- Bar service with Steady Pour
- Tabletop and event styling
- Rental coordination
- Printed menus
- Chef demonstrations and cocktail classes
Our menus are rooted in the seasons and the kind of food we love to serve at a great dinner party: beautiful ingredients, classic technique and generous hospitality.
Your initial proposal will include a seasonal sample menu selected for your event date, guest count and style of gathering. From there, we can make thoughtful customizations to create the right menu for your evening.
1. Tell us about your event
Share your date, venue, guest count and a little about what you are planning.
2. Receive your proposal
We will create an initial proposal with a seasonal menu and estimated event costs.
3. Reserve your date
Once booked, our team will guide you through menu, service and event details.

Private corporate events

Private, fully inclusive dinners with James Beard Nominated Chef Jamie Malone.

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An In-Home Dinner Party by Paris Dining Club

We’re coming over.

Experience a Paris Dining Club dinner party in your own home, complete with champagne and canapés, a private chef, gracious service and a five-course dinner.

$155 Per guest + staffing and event fees

- Welcome reception with champagne and canapés
- Private chef
- Paris Dining Club service team
- Five-course dinner
- Wine pairing recommendations
- Complete kitchen cleanup at the end of dinner
Prefer that we bring the table with us?
Add our complete Plate & Tablescape Rental for $35 per guest, including:
- Plates
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Napkins
- Tea lights
- Taper candles
We arrive before your guests to set the table and prepare the evening.
Our team arrives approximately one hour before your guests to prepare the kitchen and set the table.
Guests are welcomed with champagne and canapés before sitting down to dinner.
Your private chef prepares and serves the five-course menu while our service team takes care of the table and your guests.
At the end of dinner, we clean the kitchen and dining areas and quietly make our exit.
You get to linger at the table.

Styled Drop-Off Catering

An elegant, ready-to-serve French hors d’oeuvres and cheese display delivered and styled for your gathering.

15 Guest minimum · $75 Per guest + 5% Admin fee

French cheeses, composed hors d’oeuvres, seasonal crudités, breads, accoutrements, florals and serving pieces arrive beautifully arranged and ready for your guests.

A typical Apéritif Table may include:
French Cheese
Mimolette
Fourme d’Ambert
Brillat-Savarin
Accoutrements
Absinthe mustard
Cherry preserves
Marcona almonds
Honeycomb
Olives
Savory Hors d’Oeuvres
Deviled eggs with curry and chervil
Savory madeleines
Poached shrimp cocktail
Seasonal Crudités
Quail eggs
Gem lettuces
Crisp seasonal vegetables
Bread
Crusty baguette
Sourdough crisps
Selections may change seasonally.
Prefer to have someone take care of the table throughout your gathering?
A Paris Dining Club team member will arrive in advance to style and set up the table, remain throughout the event to refresh the display and pour beverages provided by the host, and clean up afterward.
$300 setup + $75 per hour, per server
Service time begins at guest arrival and continues until the server departs.

Private In-Home Wine Experiences
with William Summerville

A two-hour private wine masterclass with renowned sommelier William Summerville, personally designed for your group.

Each experience combines thoughtfully selected wines, relaxed wine education and a Paris Dining Club French cheese display.

Stand-alone experience · $500 + $95 per guest

Add to a Paris Dining Club In-Home experience · $350 + $65 PER GUEST

Description text goesTwo-hour private wine experience designed and led by William Summerville
- Personal pre-event consultation with the host
- Wines selected and provided for the tasting
- Wine glassware
- Styled French cheese display by Paris Dining Club
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Every tasting begins with a conversation about what interests you and your guests.
Your experience might explore:
- Burgundy
- Champagne
- Old World vs. New World wines
- How to confidently read a restaurant wine list
- Hidden-value bottles and producers
- Wine regions and winemaking techniques
- How to taste and understand wine
- A particular grape, region or style you’ve always wanted to know better
No previous wine knowledge is required. Tastings are designed to be equally enjoyable for curious beginners and experienced collectors.