Lincoln Park has some of the city's best home kitchens for a private dinner. Greystones with a real dining room. Courtyard buildings with charm and not much counter space. Either way, a seasonal menu cooked in your own kitchen works here.
How does a private chef dinner work in Lincoln Park?
It runs the same way it does anywhere in the city. We talk about the night, build a seasonal menu, shop for it, cook in your kitchen, serve course by course, and clean up. See the full private chef process for the step-by-step version.
What do Lincoln Park kitchens look like?
Most fall into two types. A vintage greystone with a galley kitchen and a table that has hosted a decade of family dinners. Or a newer condo with more counter space but a smaller footprint. We have cooked full menus in both, and we bring what we need to make either one work.
What about parking and load-in near the park?
Street parking gets tight near DePaul, the lakefront, and on nights when the park draws a crowd. We plan our arrival window around it and confirm the closest load-in with you before the date, whether that means a side street, an alley, or a building's loading zone.
Where do the ingredients come from?
The same places every Thursday Dinners menu comes from. Green City Market when it runs, not far from the park itself. Dill Pickle Food Co-op. Local Foods. A short list of butchers and fishmongers we trust. A Lincoln Park menu built in June looks different from one built in November, because the market does too.
FAQ
Do you cook in older Lincoln Park greystones with small kitchens? Yes. Most greystone kitchens are galley style with limited counter space. We plan the menu and our setup around what your kitchen actually has, and bring induction burners if we need more capacity.
Is parking near Lincoln Park difficult for load-in? It can be, especially near the park and the zoo on weekends. Tell us your address when you book and we will plan our arrival and load-in around it.
Can you cook for a small dinner, not just a big group? Yes. There is no minimum guest count. A Lincoln Park dinner for two works the same way as one for ten. Send an inquiry with your number.
Do you also run the Chicago supper club near Lincoln Park? Sometimes. Supper club locations rotate by season, and Lincoln Park is one of the neighborhoods we have used. Check the supper club page for what is currently open.