Interactive Experiences

Chef Stations

Elevate your event with our interactive catering experiences! Savor seated dinners that create an intimate atmosphere, or bring the fun home with our wood-fired pizza oven service right in your backyard. Experience our unique whole hog events for a memorable feast, dive into hands-on classes led by expert chefs, or gather around the butcher table for an engaging experience that combines education with delicious food. Enjoy live cooking stations, chef demonstrations, and DIY food stations for an interactive culinary adventure. Whatever you choose, we craft unforgettable moments that will delight your guests and make your event truly special.

Publican Raw Bar & Oyster Station

Publican has set itself apart in many exciting ways but one of the best is the way we source, purchase and prepare farmed ingredients. From seafood to produce we let the farmers shine! We source oysters directly from west and east coast farmers to get the freshest and highest quality oysters possible. Pure and Simple!

avec Pasta Station

Twenty years of handmade pastas and amazing Mediterranean food have made Avec an institution in the city of Chicago. Pastas are made on-site to showcase the quality and craftsmanship that goes into each and every piece—with options like ravioli, tagliatelle and rigatoni.

PQM Cured Ham & Carving Station

Publican Quality Meats was opened with a single idea. Source, butcher and sell the best quality meat we can find in the Midwest. We have taken the same ideal to offer these amazing meat inspired stations.

Big Star Smokeout Experience

For a multi-sensory experience that will have your guests' mouths watering, Big Star will bring its custom-made smoker to your event. We'll create a menu based off freshly smoked ingredients in a fun, communal setting that's sure to bring back memories of your favorite backyard cookouts.

Handmade Pizza Parties

Made on-site in 800°F Gozney Pizza ovens with freshly stretched dough, fresh Roman and Neapolitan-style pizzas are the perfect party starter. (Only available for outdoors.)

Beverage Program

Cocktails

As a pioneer in Chicago’s craft cocktail scene, our James Beard award-winning bar, The Violet Hour, transformed the bar experience when it opened in 2007. We’re excited to bring that same innovative spirit to your special events with expertly crafted, imaginative cocktails, including our signature drinks like the Paper Plane and The Art of Choke.

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Wine

For wine lovers, you're in great hands. Our award-winning wine programs, celebrated in our iconic wine dinners at avec and led by wine director Eduard Seitan, feature a diverse selection of premier and reserve varietals, natural wines, and small boutique winemakers making waves in the industry.