

The Wellsley provides a striking canvas for your dream event, offering an expansive and versatile space adorned with design details that seamlessly blend enduring sophistication and charm. Boka Restaurant Group's vision was to create a world that feels like it has always belonged in Chicago—classic yet modern, filled with style and warmth. With several large dining areas and a plush private cocktail bar, it's the perfect setting for all of life’s moments.
Our team is here to listen and guide you through the event planning process as you imagine your event at The Wellsley.
Secure your event with a signed contract and deposit. From there, our team will translate your vision into your specific event details.
From packages to financials, personal tours to sample layouts, we are your partners. Allow us to guide a seamless experience for you and your guests!
With an emphasis on creating personalized and curated menus, Boka Catering is Chicago's premier culinary-driven catering choice.
Led by the James Beard Award-winning Boka Restaurant Group, Boka Catering brings exceptional cuisine and hospitality to your celebrations. Boka Catering has fulfilled hundreds of culinary wishes for a myriad of event styles and is the preferred catering partner of The Wellsley.
With multiple spaces our venue is versatile and can accommodate smaller events up to 500 person reception style events. For a wedding, there are many ways to use the space including a ceremony on-site, and a seated dinner. An intimate wedding feels just as at home as a seated dinner for 200.
Rental prices are dependent upon date and timing but range from $2,000 to $12,000.
Our venue team will serve as a main point of contact for initial conversations through day of execution.
Boka Catering Group serves as our preferred catering partner to provide the hospitality and cuisine you have come to expect from one of the nation's premier restaurant groups.
Alternatively, we also provide the flexibility for you to contract one of the other excellent licensed and insured catering companies that Chicago has to offer.
We do not have exclusive partnerships, but would be happy to recommend vendors based on the needs of your events. Please feel free to view some of our favorites.
We are not a BYOB venue. The Wellsley maintains a liquor license and the spirits, wine, and beer for your event are purchased from The Wellsley.
Metered street and garage parking options are available on Wells Street. Valet parking is available to be contracted.
Submit an event inquiry here and a member of our team will be in touch!