Experience the history of D.L. Moody in this commemorative room displaying paintings, photographs, and letters from our founder’s life. Excellent venue for banquets, receptions or department meetings and presentations. Many service options are available in this venue, from full-scale banquets to ornate self-service buffets, making it an ideal choice for any event.

Guest Capacity

Amenities

• Room comes furnished with fireplace, two coat closets in the lobby, and six round banquet tables
• Equipped with background music and sound system, as well as computer, television or DVD projection
• Service fee will be assessed for table or seating arrangements other than the standard setting

A wonderfully utilitarian room can meet a number of event needs ranging from elegant dinners to minimal service business meetings. This honorary venue is an ideal place for any large group meeting, reception or dinner set in a simplistic, but modern, décor.

Guest Capacity

Amenities

• Equipped with background music, but no sound or projection system
• Room comes furnished two buffet tables, overflow seating and podium
• Service fee will be assessed for table or seating arrangements other than the standard setting

An excellent room to service business meetings with its newly installed flat screen television, this room can also be transformed into a marvelous banquet setting.

Guest Capacity

Amenities

• Equipped with television and cable for computer projection; other equipment must be requested through ETS.
• Room furnished with eight small rectangular tables
• Labor fee will be assessed for table or seating arrangements other than the standard setting

Beautiful and intimate dining room in a traditional, formal decor perfect for elegant banquets, honorary dinners or private meetings. Experience the full service of the Moody Caterers in a three-course meal, or enjoy a private buffet meal with little interruption.

Guest Capacity

Amenities

• Room comes furnished with buffet table, coat closet and hat rack, china cabinet and single banquet table
• Background music system is installed, but the room in not equipped for projection
• Service fee will be assessed for table or seating arrangements other than the “standard” setting

The first floor of the Alumni Student Center provides ample room for large banquets commemorating the many years of service of a staff member, honoring athletes and their seasons' achievements, or bringing together Alumni for a fifty-year anniversary. Expect exemplary service and stunning presentation in this open venue.

Guest Capacity

Amenities

• Room furnished as requested based upon number of attendees and type of service
• Equipped with background music, but no projection or sound equipment
• Service fee will be assessed for table or seating arrangements based on setup requested and number of attendees

Experience the warm lighting and coziness of this massive venue, appropriate for any event with a large number of guests. Versatile in every way, this large dinning room is an excellent place to host a  reception or banquet when you just can’t whittle down your guest list.

Guest Capacity

Amenities

• Room furnished with cubbies for coats, and a variety of seating and table arrangement options
• Equipped with background music, projections screen and sound equipment, but no projection equipment
• Service fee will be assessed for table or seating arrangements based on setup requested and number of attendees

This sunny, second-floor venue is an attractive location for any event, providing a beautiful view of the Moody plaza or the cityscape through large floor-to-ceiling windows. Elegant lighting and vaulted ceilings give this space a lofty and airy feeling, perfect for any themed party, or a grandiose banquet.

Guest Capacity

Amenities

• Joe’s Coffee Bar is available upon request to provide drinks for your guests, and can be paid for as part of the event or made available to your guests for their own purchases
• Room furnished as requested based upon number of attendees and type of service
• Equipped with background music, projections screen, sound equipment, but no projector
• Service fee will be assessed for table or seating arrangements based on setup requested and number of attendees

Not only can Moody Catering offer you excellent meals in our venues, but we can turn your meeting room or office into the stage for a wonderful coffee break or lunch. Enjoy your catered event in the Sweeting Center, Moon Building, a conference room in Crowell Hall or in your very own office.

• The requisition of these rooms is the responsibility of the host of the event, and the Catering Department will deliver and set up the event
• Furnishing and equipment varies from room to room and it is the responsibility of the host to arrange for the necessary items
• Service fee will be assessed for the delivery of a break or event to the meeting room

During Chicago’s warmer months, give your guests an outdoor experience. From the many locations to choose from such as the Sweeting Porch, Beckman Fields and the Plaza, these outdoor venues can be just the thing to make your event extraordinary.

• Furnishing determined upon event request and in most cases, labor fees will apply for setup
• Audio/Visual equipment is not included in any of our outdoor venues.
• To best serve you please notify us of any outdoor event at least a month beforehand to ensure the availability of the venue