Resources
Helpful Links
The Office of Special Events strives to make every event a successful experience. Please use the links below to help guide your guests to our campus event spaces.
Facilities
Preferred Catering Contacts
Preferred caterers are those that have been awarded a contract by Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing for use by all departments and schools. We strongly encourage those organizing events to use these vendors to maximize value and ease of ordering.

- Northwestern DiningCompass Group312.442.2160
- Limelight CateringNicole Orlando773.883.3080
- Jewell EventsKatherine Piotrowski312.374.8205
- Food for ThoughtNicolle von Hels847.745.5140
- Catering by MichaelsEmily Prioia847.213.5031
- Catered by DesignTami Henry847.965.4094 x 205
- Amazing EdiblesDiana Streit312.503.1600
Preferred Hotels
Northwestern has discounted rates for local hotels near the Chicago and Evanston campuses for guests traveling on behalf of the University. Special rates can be found here. Please note this will required a NetID and password are required to access the rates.
Club Quarters
Club Quarters
Doubletree Hotel
Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile
(formerly Wyndham Chicago)