Gleacher Center University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Event Catering at Gleacher Center University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Designed with meetings and special events in mind, the Gleacher Center at University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business features streamlined architecture, versatile room formats and state-of-the-art technology. With stunning views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, the location in the heart of Chicago’s business community, just blocks away from the Loop and steps away from the Magnificent Mile, the Gleacher Center offers the perfect atmosphere to conduct impressive meeting and events in prestigious surroundings.
Wolfgang Puck Catering brings the best in cuisine and the most attentive planning and hospitality to any special occasion.
Whether you’re hosting meetings and conferences, community celebrations, receptions or networking events, we will work with you to produce a once-in-a-lifetime event. Our experienced team is known for personalized attention and perfectly executed events. We rely on careful preparation, artful presentation and our legendary restaurant-style hospitality to create engaging event experiences with no stress to you.
Our Food is Serious Business approach to corporate event catering inspires creativity and collaboration so you can wow clients, celebrate success and build your team in a uniquely memorable way. Gleacher Center is a perfect destination for corporate conferences and Wolfgang Puck Catering has the expertise and resources to bring your event to life.
Conferences, Meetings & Team Building
Our expert planners will help you redefine the usual meeting break and delight guests and colleagues with hands-on culinary activities, creative themes designed around your brand, and educational interaction with our world-class chefs.
Corporate Party & Holiday Party Catering
Celebrate your business’s accomplishments or treat your team to a celebration with specially themed menus, branded food and beverage, hands on activities, and the planning expertise from our top catering experts to make your event seamless and stress-free.
Our Menu
Wolfgang Puck Catering’s menus include seasonal fare as well as corporate, wedding and holiday offerings. Sample menus are for inspiration purposes, please inquire about personalized offerings and venue-specific menus to bring your vision to life.
Venue
Seating arrangements can be perfectly tailored to your next meeting or conference. An intimate yet executive space, Small Multifunction Rooms come equipped with chalkboards, armchairs, flipcharts and screens.
CAPACITIES
Up to 40
The top floor view of the city from the Gleacher Center’s Dining Room will delight guests as they gaze off into the beautiful Chicago skyline. Let the Dining Room play host to your next corporate dinner party, reception or meeting. This room is also equipped with state-of the-art technology to assist in any presentations.
CAPACITIES
Up to 300
Cherry wood tables and armchairs welcome you to engage in any meeting, conference or symposium. Equipped with built-in whiteboards, flipcharts, and screens.
CAPACITIES
Classroom: 66
Theater: 66
Pods: 54
Located on the 5th floor, the PIMCO Midway Club features contemporary architecture coupled with gorgeous views of the city, lake, and river. Designed to be a functional space, The PIMCO Midway Club serves a variety of functions, private special events and distinctive dining experiences.
CAPACITIES
Seated: 90
Reception: 130
The Gleacher Center’s Reception and Dining Lounges serve as the perfect spot for a cocktail reception. With floor to ceiling windows, these spaces can provide you with expansive views of the downtown Chicago skyline or the beautiful Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
CAPACITIES
Up to 110
With the state-of-the-art technology to equip a Top Ten MBA program, the Gleacher Center’s tiered amphitheatres are both functional and aesthetic. Furnished with LCD projectors, screens, whiteboards and ergonomic armchairs, the modern classroom environment coupled with the downtown proximity is the ideal presentation location. The multimedia capacities of the amphitheatres are sure to meet all your presentation needs.
CAPACITIES
Theatre: Up to 134
FAQS
Gleacher Center specializes in corporate meetings, conferences, executive programs, and professional gatherings. While its primary focus is business-focused events, the venue can also accommodate select social events and weddings.
Capacities vary depending on event footprint.
Yes, we take the time to ensure that your menu is as unique as your event through bespoke menus tailored to your tastes and dietary requirements. We aim to provide a unique and memorable dining experience for you and your guests.
Paid parking is available nearby or valet is available for hire.
All food and beverage services are exclusively provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering under a catering liquor license and health permit.
Reviews
Reviewed by The Kraft Heinz Company
The Gleacher Center was an excellent choice for our Global Legal Meeting. Our team members enjoyed the views, the great lighting and the hospitality. The food choices were amazing and all of our A/V needs were met. I anticipate other colleges will want to utilize the space for their future meeting needs.
Reviewed by Worldwide Meeting Partners
It felt like being “home” again. It was great to see so many of the old team. Meeting went very well and I received raved reviews on the F&B and the room layout. Thanks to you and your team.
Reviewed by Happy Bride
We hosted our wedding welcome reception at Gleacher and all of our guests RAVED about the event. The space was beautiful, the drink service was smooth, and it was the best place we could have picked for our event. As a former Booth student, I thought I knew how good the food would be, but I was BLOWN AWAY by how delicious everything was, and the presentation was perfect.