We used Long Grove Charcuterie to cater my daughter's bridal shower and couldn't have been more…read morepleased. Lisa was a delight to work with and the food was amazing. Our guests loved all of it and the quality and quantities were more than I could have asked for. I highly recommend them for any type of event.

Lisa and I worked together to craft the perfect menu for my birthday party at Broken Earth Winery…read more She was very respectful of my budget and making sure I had enough food but also not too much. Lisa even came up to me during the party to make sure I was able to grab a plate, which was incredibly thoughtful. My guests enjoyed everything. They especially raved about the burgers and butter candles. I highly recommend Long Grove Charcuterie for all your events. Everything will look beautiful and taste wonderful.

I had the pleasure of getting married at the Metropolis Ballroom. My experience for the whole event…read morewas very positive. Here is my breakdown of my experience with The Metropolis Ballroom: Planner Extraordinaire - Lauren Lauren is a very friendly and professional Planner. She is very organized and open when getting in contact with her. She gave us the feeling that everything would be taken care of which it was. She helped us go through the steps also helped us organize on how the procession would occur during our special day. Due to some circumstances, she was unable to see the culmination of her work with us but she made sure we were taken care of for the big day. Venue The Metropolis Ballroom venue makes up the whole 2nd floor of the building. They have elevator access to the 2nd floor. There is a bridal suite which as access to the balcony. There is an axillary room across the bridal suite which the cocktail hour is help. There are plenty of room along with comfortable seating areas. The main reception hall has a nice open space with a high ceiling, for to which we had 12 tables and enough room for a dance floor. The balcony is also accessible from the main reception area and allows you to enjoy part of downtown Arlington Heights where a fountain is visible and if you have your wedding at a certain time, you can have an appearance of Santa Claus in in the grassy area across the way. The staff had placed some outdoor activities if we chose to go out (i.e. cornhole). they had some They also had some tables and lighting outside in case they guest would like to step out and enjoy the great weather we had during our wedding. Staff The Metropolis Ballroom has a wonderful staff that made our wedding day very special. Even though Lauren was unable to be at the wedding, we felt we were very taken care of from the whole staff. Kenny was really helpful in coordinating with everyone. He was also the go to person for the head table whenever we needed anything. The wait staff is really extraordinary. I really have to tip my hat off to all of them. Each were very friendly and also attentive. The bartender was friendly and did a great job keeping the party going. Everyone made us feel welcomed. The kitchen did a wonderful job with the food for our wedding. I even had a lot of people comment on how they really enjoyed the food. To me, the preparation and taste was perfect. We had some people who had some dietary issues which they did accommodated for. The kids seem to really enjoy the food that they got, even giving some of the adults at their table jealous. Food You do have different options on how to proceed with how the food come out. We choose to have each person have a plated service compared to a buffet style reception. I am going to bring some highlights of the food we got. Roasted tomato soup chaser - a very well done soup accompanied with a mini grilled cheese. Chicken breast Champagne - recommended as one of the more popular dishes and there is a reason why. The chicken is moist and accompanied with a wonderful sauce which goes with a lot of the sides. Carrot Cake - a very well done carrot cake. The cake itself is moist and the frosting was perfectly balanced. It is one of my favorite carrot cakes I have eaten. All of the other food we got were delicious also, but I am unable to go through them all due to the limit on what I can type. Overall My experience was extraordinary. To me the whole company did a wonderful job in making my wedding reception special. From the planning to the actual event was a great experience. Though I have not attended any other events at the Metropolis Ballroom, I would recommend planning there for special occasions. With the care and details they worked with us during our special day, it was a pleasure working with them.

I have been to the Metropolis Ballroom for events before, but I was left a little underwhelmed this…read moretime. I was excited to support the local high school's madrigal performance--they were a 5 star act--but the supporting dinner around it was not what I imagined from the Metropolis. 1st service was mulled cider and 2 people at our table were missed so my boyfriend had to flag someone down to get the last 2 mugs filled. (The cider itself was delicious!) The tomato soup and bread course was good, although the soups were served at the same table at varying temperatures. I ordered the chicken for our party of 4 and that was pretty good. I did hear a high school student at the head table ask his parents if they could stop at Culver's on the way home because his chicken was not cooked. The dessert was pretty good, although I do not remember what it is by now. The soft drinks were grab and go cans laid out on the bar over ice. I had no problem with that choice, it was just a little unclear at first if the cans were included with our ticket or not. The coat check staff was quick and efficient. As someone who is not married yet, I had always thought about the Metropolis Ballroom as a possible venue, but after my latest experience, I would probably not consider them in the future.

Location: Perfect, just off the Woodstock Square Lots…read moreof outdoor photo ops nearby Venue: Classic, great space, lots of natural light Our small, less formal wedding set up in the Brick Room Exactly what we were looking for And still had use of the Ballroom for photos Staff: Gracious, friendly and accommodating Ashley and her crew were wonderful to work with Particularly grateful they delivered leftover food to a local shelter Food: Absolutely fantastic Truly the best food I have ever eaten at a wedding Price: Reasonable Lots of package options to fit your budget Great value

We had our 10 year high school reunion here. The ballroom is beautiful with classics woodstock…read morecharm. The staff was extremely friendly and super accommodating. The location is great, right on the square with an attached full service bar. I highly recommend booking an event here for your next party!

Beth is amazing. She's essentially A wedding planner, because she has helped me SO MUCH to plan…read morethis wedding. You MUST go visit the Loft - it is flawless, and Beth is even better. My wedding is going to be amazing because of her.

This venue is beautiful and in a great location for events. I bought the all inclusive luxury mini…read morewedding package. I was very happy with the package. However, I was disappointed with the way the day went. With 8 hours of access we planned for an hour of clean up at the end with all guests out. The owner had my guests cleaning up the venue starting at 7:30 even though we didn't need to be out until 10:30. I understand asking guests to clean plates but my photos from the end of the night didn't have any of the decor because it was put away before my wedding was over. Truthfully it made me feel rushed to end my wedding which was very disappointing. The bartending service we hired also complained about being rushed and having their services disrupted by the owner. Again, a gorgeous venue but maybe not the place if you want a traditional wedding reception.

I can't recommend Heather and her services enough! From start to finish everything was seamless,…read moreprofessional, and elevated the entire event. Not only were the drinks amazing but the service itself was friendly, attentive, and so fun to have around. Heather came fully prepared, kept everything organized and clean, and made sure every guest felt taken care of. If you're looking to have a stress-free, memorable experience, this is the way to go. Thank you Heather!

You'll be impressed with White Deer Run the minute you set foot on their grounds. Both inside and…read moreout the facilities are meticulously well maintained. This means beautiful wedding photos you'll have for a lifetime. The entire staff sweats the details so wedding couples don't have to. They make sure everything runs smoothly and according to your timeline. White Deer Run has earned a place as one of my preferred wedding venues. I look forward to officiating more ceremonies here.

We had a baby shower at Deer Run for about 60 people, and it was amazing. The room was comfortable,…read moreand had a nice view of the golf course out the many windows. We had a buffet brunch and the food was delicious, and served in a timely manner. Heather, the event director, was very nice and easy to work with. She had good ideas and was flexible with set up and clean up. The servers were helpful and pleasant too. I would highly recommend this event space.

Chef Doug and Jamie did a superb job catering a retirement party for 50 at our house. The food was…read moredelicious, the service was fantastic and their cleanup left the kitchen spotless. I would definitely recommend them for your event, they never disappoint!

Doug catered a dinner for 18 for my husband's birthday. The food was fantastic. We had 3 appetizers…read more& 3 delicious entrees. He & Jaimie worked seamlessly together throughout the evening. Things couldn't have gone better. I highly recommend them. They had been recommended to us by friends & we were delighted with the food, presentation, service, clean-up, & how well they worked surrounded by party goers.

Fox & Company did the most amazing job for my daughter's bridal shower!! Wanda was extremely…read moreresponsive, flexible, and easy going. People could not stop talking about how unique the grazing table was for the shower, they still talk about it for weeks later. Fox & Company created exactly what I wanted for the shower and their food is just delicious, literally everything they provided was amazing. I would highly recommend hiring them for any event. They won't disappoint. Margie Jenkins