I was surprised with a Valentine's Day Couples Cooking Class at Kendall from my boyfriend. It was one of the coolest experiences we've enjoyed together! Before you start cooking 3 Chefs explain and demonstrate each course you're going to make. It's a lot to remember so I suggest you pay attention! There are students who walk around to help answer questions and bring you ingredients. The Chefs are also very hands on. One Chef walked me through the entire process of making the vinaigrette! While cooking, they also have a snack & beverage table set up so you won't go hungry! In fact, try not to fill up too fast! Then, there is one course to be eaten at your cooking station, which were the scallops! Here is what we cooked: 1st Course: Beet Salad w/ Oranges & Pistachio Encrusted Baked Goat Cheese Croutons - the croutons came out phenomenal but we forgot to add our vinaigrette! Lol! Whoops! We accidentally left it on the counter! 2nd Course: Scallops in a Butter Blood Orange Sauce topped w/ Caviar- my absolute favorite thing we made! The sauce was so good w/ the perfectly cooked scallops! 3rd Course: 3 Large Flank Steaks w/ Cauliflower Purée- the marinade for the steaks was amazing! Steaks came out nice and juicy! The Cauliflower was cooked in milk then purée by the students. 4th Course: Raspberry Truffles! This was the most comical portion of the evening bc/ we accidentally let the chocolate sit for a little while. When I went to ball the chocolate over the raspberries, the chocolate instantly melted in my hands. A student quickly came over to help but we had a laughing attack bc we were trying to salvage what we could! Quickly, we dipped the truffles into coco powder & put them back in the fridge! It was such a blast pretending to be Gordon Ramsay and Zumbo! It really felt like we were on a cooking show! We were so into it, that out of 28 ppl we were 1st to finish! I wish they would record it & send you home with a dvd! Lol After, Couples enjoy their meals at candle lit banquet style tables lined w/ white table cloth next to an open bar. (This is not the same location as Kendal's main restaurant.) You bring your salad with you and the rest of the courses are served by the students! A lot of thought went into making this night possible & a lot of the ingredients come already prepared! In just under 3hrs you cook & dine! So romantic! So much fun! Delicious food! The perfect date night! I would do it all over again in a heart beat! Thank you, My Love for such a wonderful evening! read more

Man, I do not cook. But, for a night at Kendall College (Spice Up Your Life Cooking program)...I felt for a slice of time, that I might be able to get into it. That feeling has passed, but I still had a really nice time. Ok? Ok. I learned how to "assemble" several items: *Sparking sangria. I'll definitely make this at some point again because it contains alcohol and thus I am not going against my DNA that requires I do not create edible dishes. Ever. Choppy some fruit, throw in some brandy, red wine, Grand Marnier and pour over ice and sprite. Not bad! I'm drunk now, so let's cook.... *Ciabatta Pear Pizza with honey thyme pesto. A winner, most definitely. I could probably make this happen at one point in the future without anyone being harmed or maimed. Those were the standouts. The rest of the dishes (mushroom tartlettes, seafood ceviche, chorizo quesadillas) were all OK, but nothing out of this world. Read: I won't even try to make those. The good parts of this program/classes: the instructors were very fun, and cordial...not like Hell's Kitchen at all. They made it a really fun "Girls Night Out" cooking class. There was also PLENTY of sangria to go around, and other wines to have additionally. For a hot second I actually worried on the way over that I not only had to cook...but had to be sober and cook! Whew. They prep everything for you, so you basically just have to assemble and put in appropriate heating vessel. Even then they have a million students buzzing around checking things, so its basically fool-proof. Except the food processor, I managed to break that. Though, after watching it turn tomatillos into wonderful salsa in mere seconds, I can see why all these chicks want to get married and get a Kitchenaid. Although you know, you can have one and not get married, for the record. A success...and a very fun GNO. Great staff, well organized, private parking and great food. We left stuffed and sauced! read more

I had bought a groupon for a class here and just finished doing the Julie and Julia dessert class. We made SO much food! The class was scheduled from 9am to 1pm, but we didnt leave the kitchen until 1:30pm. There are no chairs or stools in the kitchen so be aware that you may be standing for 4.5 hours STRAIGHT. My legs/feet are killing me right now. Also, there are no snacks to munch on while you cook. Most cooking classes I've attended had something to eat while you cooked. So eat something ahead of time. We received a packet of recipes copied from the Julia Child cookbook. But we actually made: orange mousse chocolate sponge cake with chocolate icing upside down apple tart (so delicious!) pound cake (blackberries or blueberries optional) vanilla custard Our instructor Molly was awesome! Her help staff was great too (except some of the people seemed a bit confused......so it was like the blind leading the blind) Since we had run out of time, we didn't get a chance to eat our food in class. We each had a box of food to take home. The food was all delicious! There are TWO private lots at Kendall. Make sure you park in the SECOND lot which is located further down the block with the entrance on the right. read more

It's been a long while since I went to this school, it was only for one semester but overall I would say I liked the experience. The biggest reason I dropped out was the cost, even though I got federal aid I still owed several thousand for just one semester. When I went to Daley college I got aid and had a decent amount left after each semester. I never owed them a cent, I guess it's also on me for not throughly investigating how expensive it was going to be. If I had the option of going for another semester I would've, but the cost was to much. The teachers were okay and I was a bit annoyed that I still had to take classes that had nothing to do with culinary. read more

This review is for my wedding that took place at Kendall College 11/08/2014. We chose to have our wedding at Kendall College primarily because I wanted the exposed brick, "warehouse/loft" feel and we had a somewhat limited budget. Kendall provided the gorgeous space that we were looking for at an affordable price compared to other similar venues in the city! Bistro lights, exposed brick, wood dance floor, and gorgeous chairs ordered in created the elegant yet loft feel I had dreamed of. The food was catered by the culinary students and was fantastic. We served parsnip soup, short ribs, mashed potatoes, and an assortment of hors d'voeuvres. Our guests all commented on how great everything tasted. We also had a sundae bar featuring ice cream made at Kendall. The events coordinator we worked with, Melissa, was an absolute dream. She responded and communicated with us rapidly, provided great insight and advice into decorating and food selections, and was ridiculously on top of everything during our wedding- all while helping us to stick to our budget. Other great features of the venue included free parking (overnight too), free coat check, bridal suite to store all the bridesmaids and brides things and a pace to momentarily retreat :) , gorgeous cocktail room down the hall, and a breathtaking view of the Chicago skyline. Overall, our wedding experience was incredible and I owe a large part of that to the events coordinator and the venue!! I was constantly asked by my guests, "how did you find this place??" A+++ Pictures from the event are added in the picture sections. read more

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This review is for the Spice It Up classes, not for the degree/certification programs offered at Kendall. My husband and I took the poultry class which was great at giving you hands on experience and focusing on the theme of the class: poultry. I would recommend the Kendall classes for people that want to get more expertise in a particular area, however it's not great if you want to do it as a date activity with a meal. Since the classes typically focus on a particular ingredient, everything you make has that ingredient unlike some other cooking classes that have you prepare a meal (starter, main, dessert) around a theme. It's also worth noting that the classes take place in a commercial-type kitchen, so this is not the sip wine while you cook and look at all the nice open space type of experience. We walked away knowing how to go from whole chicken to each of the parts, a few good recipes and some leftovers since we were completely chicken-ed out by the 3rd recipe. read more

**My review is based off of my experience with the college premises itself and the culinary staff that catered our business lunches for two days** Kendall College is located right in the industrial area on Goose Island. Their premises are exceptionally clean and welcome as soon as you step through the door. They have a welcome foyer which has a front desk to direct in the appropriate direction (depending on your class/meeting). From there, you locate your classroom and move forward. The classrooms are large in size, but don't seem overpopulated. They have up-to-date technical equipment which provides the room with giant screens on each side of the room, remote controlled presentations, microphones etc for all to hear and see no matter where they are located in the room. The cooking area is quite large with a sufficient amount of visible counter space to utilize during a teaching method and/or to store side items, etc. In our lunch/afternoon session room, it was much bigger with several different tables available (1 side for lecture/learning another for lunch/relaxation). The catering staff was great in their timing as well as preparation. The visual presentation was great for both days, combination of both the look and how it was prepared for the masses. Each food station also had side cards describing what each item was and what it included. They also prepared all the food with different Goose Island beers depending on the dish and I felt it completed each nicely. Overall, I would return to Kendall College again for another business meeting or event should I have the opportunity. read more

Hosted a rehearsal dinner here. The food was d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s. The large chef with red hair did something with the salmon that lit up everyone. Haven't had a banquet style meal with dishes that taste this individually prepared. Bravo. Guests were raving. That salmon was something else. They were also very accomodating to our vegan guests. We were bumped from our original room due to construction, but were put into a nicer room with a beautiful view. There were also some staffing changes between our booking and event that threw some wrenches in, but overall this was a five star experience and working with the new staff was a plus. Please update me on where the large red-headed chef is working. read more

I originally chose Kendall because I liked the hybrid program for business. I work full time so being able to take courses online and come to the campus on Saturdays seemed to fit with my schedule. Going to school online is not as easy as it sounds! You really need to discipline yourself, as it is easy to fall behind. I really liked this school until some recent changes have taken place. First, the hybrid program was eliminated, so now courses are completely online. Some courses that traditional students take are sometimes only offered online, and I feel the teachers structure the course around that. How can you expect students to read multiple chapters in two or three books, then have a corresponding homework assignment due right away? The due dates are ridiculous and many teachers now require a large research project and final exam due the same day....and they top it off with a random, general homework assignment too! Now, I may sound whiny but I enrolled in this school for the flexible program that is geared towards working adults....people who have full time jobs, but still want to get a degree. I don't expect to be babied or have special privileges. I just wish the instructors would take into account that the majority of people taking these online classes were from the hybrid program. If you are going to have 3-4 books for ONE course (that's another gripe....), give us time to read and do the assignment! And yes...having that many required books for one course is insane! How the heck am I supposed to juggle seven or eight books for two classes? That's just more crap that I can't sell back, too. Another gripe: Many instructors use old Blackboard templates and syllabi. Sometimes it's leftover material from another instructor. They don't bother to update it. I've seen due dates from two years ago, guys, come on! Many times, the syllabi and Blackboard material is completely different, making it hard to figure out wtf we are supposed to do. It's even harder when the teacher takes days to respond. One more gripe: The financial aid office has gone downhill. For the past two years, the school has not received my FAFSA. I've worked with customer service for FAFSA and did everything correctly. I have no idea what is going on with the school's end....one time I was told their systems were down and to try again in a few days, then the woman asked if I was going to pay my tuition right then. Uh, no...my loans cover that! Don't even get me started on how they took away a scholarship because of a mistake on their part. Geez... read more

WARNING: Do NOT go to this school they will screw you over to the max. I went to this school to get my bachelors degree in hospitality, and totally regret ever going to this school. First of all like the other review the admin doesn't take the school seriously at all, I can NEVER get a hold of anyone for help ever. I had a tumor in my head and was very sick last year in school, and they weren't very helpful nor were they understanding to help me delay my schooling or get my money back that I payed, for those quarters. Now I am trying to graduate and just this past summer my adviser quit, and then a month later the only career counselor there quit. So now I am stuck with this mean excuse for a human being Felicia Davis, who shouldn't work anywhere that you have to communicate with people period. She hasn't called me back in weeks, I had to call the president of the school, to get Felicia Davis to return back my phone call. Then when Felicia does call me she totally bitches me out, not even letting me speak, and wouldn't answer the questions I originally called for. This school is seriously a joke, I am embarrassed to stay I am graduated from this school. read more

Great culinary school! Expensive as hell. Chef Siddharth is a joke. Admin doesn't take matters seriously. read more

Perspective Business students be aware of what you are getting into. It's very expensive for a second rate education given by mostly uninspiring instructors, half of whom bang on and on about the previous career's in the real world (its easy to see why they took up teaching). I have had a couple great teachers but they are few and far between. Counselors are a bit of a joke and thats based on my experience dealing with community college counselors. The online portal used to get your grades, sign up for classes e.c.t is pathetic, never up to date and seemingly designed by monkeys (no offense monkeys). On the plus side the Hybrid schedule is great for working person, the location is great if you live in the city and they sometimes have delicious treats at the doors, but they hardly make up for sky high tuition. If I had the option I would most certainly choose another school. read more

I've taken 2 Spice It Up Classes and I highly recommend these cooking classes for anyone who enjoys cooking. It's not a drink-wine-while-you-watch type of class, it's really hands-on and fairly intense, you may even break a sweat running back and forth between your cutting board and the stoves. I've taken the Poultry and Fish classes and taking the Knife Skills class this week. read more

Great event space, amazing city views, free parking for guests and the hospitality and culinary students from the college work your event! read more

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I always going to love Kendall College. They have excellent dining room and the students are awesome!

I have taken two classes at Kendall through their "Spice Up Your Life" program. The first was their Bread Baking 101 class and I'm still in awe that Molly successfully taught me how to bake what we did. Not only was I stuffed from what we made while in class, but I came home with so much dough and even my own sourdough starter... I didn't know what to do with it all. I'm still using the starter and it gets better every time. If you like fresh bread, this is absolutely the class for you. The most recent class was Sushi 101. As a sushi beginner (my first bite of sushi was in the class), Heidi did a fantastic job of teaching exactly what it was, how it was made, and how to do it on our own. Again, I had my fill of sushi (you could eat anything you made) and I was able to take a full plate home as well. I even came home with my own sushi mat and recipes so I can make my own. No matter what your culinary skill level, Kendall has a class for you. While they aren't cheap, I highly recommend taking at least one class either by yourself or with a friend/date. I plan on taking several more classes in the future. read more

This review is for the College's cooking classes for the general public. We did a girls' night out, and we had a blast cooking an entire menu from the goat cheese starter course to the skirt steak main and a tres leches cake for dessert. We got a prepping station that accommodated the five of us, so we could chat and interact together, which was great. Someone complained that she expected it to be an individual cooking class (like the Chopping Block) where each person did their own ingredients and cooked by themselves. This setup is communal cooking with others at four- or five-person center-island stations. I had so much more fun being able to do the cooking with my girlfriends, and it's a great opportunity to be social and meet other people too. We were handed the menu/ingredients list, then we would gather at the front for instructions and a demonstration for each dish, gather our ingredients, then return to our stations to make it together. We each took charge of a particular dish with the rest being the assistants, and we got pointers and help from the floating staff. Everything came out great, and we got to enjoy a tasty meal at the end. So much fun. read more

I'm reviewing Kendall College based on my wedding experience with them. My husband and I chose Kendall College as our reception site for our wedding back in October 2017. We picked Kendall College as it fit the industrial loft feel we were looking for at a great price for Chicago weddings. The space is absolutely beautiful with large windows all throughout the space. Beautiful view of the city, and if you're looking for an additional touch of industrial, there is a concrete factory next door. It's actually a really cool site. No need for extra decorations! We worked with Melissa as our coordinator at Kendall College and she was the most amazing person ever. I am so happy that she was the person that we were working it. She was accommodating and had all the ideas. That took a lot of stress off our plates. The food is catered by the students, and you would have never know. We received so many positive compliments on how it was "the best wedding food" they ever had. We served a curry butternut squash soup, salad, vegetarian wellington, roasted chicken, peppercorn pork tenderloin, root veggies and roasted broccoli/cauliflower. The price for the buffet was very reasonable, almost 50% cheaper than most places in Chicago. One big positive about this is that Kendall College has a parking lot. A lot of our guests are from out of town, so the ease of parking was one of our major concerns. Kendall College had it all covered! The one downside that I did hear from my guests was that the students tending the bar didn't know how to make mixed drinks that the guests requested. Which, it's a big deal at all. We had an open bar, so why dilute your alcohol with mixers?! read more

Training restaurant for culinary students at Kendall College, and a darned good place to eat. Amazingly cheap and with nice service. I take my Evanston clients here whenever I get the chance. The food is well-prepared but a bit ordinary for fine dining - for the price it's a great choice for a fancier lunch. Service is a bit leisurely so allow 1 1/2 - 2 hours total. read more

This place is a joke. They will act like they care and get on you until they get you in. God forbid you try to get in contact with your counselor. Basically the admin is not consistent and efficient. No communication and a huge headache trying to get help. If it wasn't for the chefs....this place would go downhill. I'm disappointed bc when you're paying 5k for a quarter, you would think they care just a little. read more

I can't BELIEVE it has taken me nearly a year to write a review for my wedding at Kendall College on June 25th, 2016. My husband and I were in awe of how perfectly it went. We chose Kendall because it offered the most affordable loft-like venue in downtown Chicago, with the added bonus of in-house catering and bar services. Christine Duke and Melissa Kole, with whom my husband and I worked most closely, are true professionals and they helped us through every last detail of planning. They offered expert advice to help us keep costs down; plan an all-vegetarian and diverse menu; and find reasonably-priced decor. Our ceremony and reception were held in the 5th floor event space, while the cocktail hour was held in the Riverwalk indoor/outdoor space on the ground floor that opens onto the herb garden. When we arrived for the ceremony, my husband and I were just floored by how well Melissa and her team had brought the room to life. We opted for the sheer white pillar coverings with uplighting, and I'm really glad we did--it definitely elevated the whole space. The white screens used to divide the seating from the hidden dinner tables made the ceremony feel intimate even in a large space. Melissa helped cue our wedding party to walk down the aisle at appropriate times while coordinating with our musicians. Without her help, I'm sure we would have screwed up! I was so grateful she was there. Before and after the ceremony, the wedding party was able to hang out in the bridal suite, which is really a mock hotel room used by Kendall's hospitality students. It's a great little setup. Kendall staff gave us a minibar in the suite, which was very much needed and appreciated! The cocktail hour on the Riverwalk was absolutely gorgeous. We were able to mill around the whole herb garden and Riverwalk itself for photos and hors d'oeuvres (which, by the way, were absurdly delicious). We all had a great time outside. The dinner and reception were just perfect! Once again, Melissa cued us for our entrance, so the photographer was able to capture everything. The table settings were stunning. The food was outstanding. Service was attentive and on point (extra-special thank you to the Kendall students who were our servers!). A/V equipment was easy to set up and use for both our iPod playlist (no DJ), and for toasts. All in all, an amazing evening. I highly, highly recommend Kendall College as a wedding venue! Thank you, Christine and Melissa, for a wonderful experience! read more

I recently graduated from Kendall College with a B.A. in the Culinary Arts, Nutritional Concentration. No college is perfect, but I know I got the best education for Culinary Arts in Chicago. I completed a 6-month internship at a Michelin Star restaurant in Southwestern France (an opportunity given to me through Kendall), and upon graduation, the Career Services Department helped me to obtain my current position as a Research & Development Chef. I would highly recommend this program for anyone interested in working in the Culinary Arts Industry. I got way more out of my education than I could have ever dreamed of. This is a great school! read more

Our son completed the certificate and graduated this summer, we went to Symphony Hall but still never received the degree. Why the wait ? They said "you didn't complete the survey". It was completed but you're going to hold hostage the degree ? read more

Kendall College is not only one of the premier culinary arts school in the United States, it also houses a dining restaurant that is open to the public Monday through Friday for lunch (12 noon -- 1:30 p.m.) and Tuesday through Saturday for dinner (6 p.m. -- 8p.m./ 8:30 p.m. on Saturday). The dining experience is hosted by culinary students who also are the servers and the chefs. The entrees are worthy of any fine dining restaurant, but at a casual dining price. Please comment on your dining experience, since your opinion will help prepare these student chefs to become the future chefs of five star restaurants. Kendall College sits on the Chicago River near the Halsted and Chicago intersection. The location may seem familiar to people who haven't visited Chicago in a while and you may think you don't remember a culinary college at that location. You're right. The building that now houses Kendall College use to be the test kitchen for Sara Lee. Now that's what I call recycling a well loved product. read more

I attend the Kendall College culinary educator courses and I have never left disappointed! Their chefs are always friendly and helpful with teaching new recipes and techniques for me to bring back to my high school kitchen classroom. I always enjoy the food they serve us for lunch and the food that we make! Great experience for food lovers! read more

I took a three day cooking class here and it was a lot of fun. My one thing that kind of bothered me was the equipment we were given to use was really shoddy and old - in some cases the blender fell apart, warped pans and so fourth. Maybe it's because I was taking a three day course but who knows. The building is really nice and ample parking in front, private lot and also the street. Only street parking I know that does not have a meter! The class I did take was fun but the coordinators of the event were not the best. I originally scheduled this back in 2013 but then it got cancelled a couple times, then a conflict on my end and finally 6 months later the class came to be. Overall I had fun in the class and learned a couple things and was pretty fun. read more

I wasn't disappointed with the food at The Dining Room. It was great and I hope these young chefs stay in Chicago so we can enjoy their food in the future. The price, however, was the only problem I had with this place. This is a learning restaurant for the culinary school and I read that the prices reflected this. Not so. For the money spent we could have gone to the Signature Room and had the same dinner. If you try this place go on nights when they offer pre fix menus so you get the most bang for your buck. read more

We hosted our wedding at Kendall College on 7/25/15. Our wedding was planned from afar and the staff could not have been more helpful in making the accommodations. The space is inherently beautiful, so you don't have to do much to the space. You can achieve the trendy urban loft feel effortlessly. This venue is an incredible way to get your desired city wedding at a fraction of the price tag. Our guests raved about the food and all of the students who worked at our wedding were immensely professional. We worked closely with Christine, Christine, and Melissa throughout the process. From the tasting to vendor recommendations, they were a full service shop and so flexible. They met with us multiple times, conducted conference calls, were accessible when we needed information/conversation, and led us through the entire process. I felt so much peace about the wedding because I knew they would do a fabulous job--which they did! We returned this summer to celebrate our first anniversary in the dining room. Once again, the staff outdid themselves. We took commemorative pictures with Melissa and she had an anniversary card for us, as well as a bottle of the wine that was served at our wedding, topped with a bar of divine dark chocolate. This magical anniversary evening made us remember how incredible the wedding was and inspired this review! Kendall will forever be a special place for us and we will continue to return every year for our anniversary dinner. I highly recommend this venue for your BIG day if you want it to be perfect without sacrificing your budget. read more

Big kudos to the team at Kendall College responsible for Spice Up Your Life team-building cooking classes! They created a memorable evening of cooking and dining for me and eight co-workers. Chef Molly was helpful and patient as she and two of her students assisted us with a variety of tapas recipes. We adjourned to a lovely candle lit dining room to enjoy our creations surrounded by the lights of our beautiful city. This unique and special evening couldn't have been better. read more

Mostly known as a culinary school. However they have a very good Bus. Mang. undergrad program. I know a few people that attended here. . You may now want to visit their downtown Chicago campus. read more

Great school. I currently attend. I toured a few schools and found this to be the best. Very professional. It looks great on a resume. Had a amazing benefits and class options. Next quarter I'm doing ice carving!! Can't wait read more

I went to Kendall on 06/13/15 for a tour cause I am going to be starting there soon which i am excited for. But while I was there i had a great expireance.They have 12 commercial grade kitchens and 4 restaurants. Its located on goose island and is a 8 store building. As I attend the college i will continue to post reviews because when I started looking for schools I had a hard time finding good reviews on my other options so I decided to help out future students not have the problem. read more

This campus is on the industrialized Goose Island. Not known for being an exeptionally good school.

We had our wedding here on 7/3/16 and it was everything we wanted and more. The students were so helpful and attentive and our event planner Melissa was so sweet, patient, and did an amazing job from start to finish. The wedding would not have gone as smoothly or organized without Melissa and we appreciated her attention to detail and her quick responses to all of our questions. Melissa and the staff were very accommodating and our guests equally enjoyed our wedding as much as we did. Kendall is a gem of a place to use as a wedding space and very affordable vs. a lot of other spaces in the city. Everyone raved about the views and the mood from the daylight for the ceremony to the evening sky for dinner and dancing was perfect. We even saw fireworks throughout the evening from the large windows and throughly enjoyed our menu choices. Thank you Kendall! read more

For those brides and grooms who want a high quality reception with great food and accommodations and an awesome staff led by Christine Duke, then PLEASE seek out Kendall College. From the moment we chose to go with them for our wedding which was on September 5th, 2014. Christine was responsive, communicative, flexible, understanding and most of all took control of all of our reception details. Below are bullet points as to why my husband and I will recommend Kendall College to all of our newly engaged friends and family in the Chicago area 1. Great food-our guests said it was some of the best and more creative food they had ever had at a wedding 2. Great service- all of the wait staff and bartenders are students at the college. They are not allowed to work for tips and are there to learn the best lessons of wait staffing and bar tending. They were all the most hospitable staff to us and our guests. They were welcoming from the beginning until the very end of the evening. 3. The events room is unique and offers a great alternative view of the city looking on from the west. Tons of windows and glass make for awesome lighting inside, and the exposed brick, unfinished ceilings, etc made for a perfectly urban, classy look for our reception. 4. It rained on our wedding day, and some of our guests were being transported to the reception. Upon arrival of the shuttle, we were told by our guests that the staff at Kendall was waiting for them outside with umbrellas to usher them into the cocktail hour so they wouldn't get wet. 5. There is not enough I can say about Christine Duke. She took so much stress and worry off of our shoulders in the weeks leading up to the wedding. And on the day of, she was the most patient, flexible, and pleasant person with whom to interact. I was so proud to have her working on our wedding. Upon our arrival to the cocktail reception, she personally greeted us at our car and ushered us in; making sure that the servers saw and served us with food and drink. She was very attentive all evening and made the day so memorable just being there to take worry and stress away. Thank you, Christine and Kendall College. Tim and Sara McGuire read more

Hi, I am currently applying for Kendall's Hospitality program and I was wondering if anyone had any advice.

I am currently, about to be an ex student at kendall. Kendall is not what its all chocked up to be. The dinning room is about all thats good about this school. The admins dont care about you AT ALL! I have been in talks for over 7 weeks with my advisor, who is a GIANT JOKE, about dropping a class. Its a little late now and I am really angry. I would never ever suggest to anyone to go to kendall and if you must. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT LIVE IN PT!!!! TRUST ME ON THIS!!!! NEVER EVER LIVE IN PT!!! If you dont trust me ask anyone at the school and they will tell you the same. But if you want to go to this giant joke of a school, dont, but if you do just dont live in pt. In a nutshell, kendall is a giant joke and I regret spending 40K a year there, read more

I graduated from this school with a degree in Hospitality. The Career Services is a joke. They are HORRIBLE with correspondence and do not understand that people may live outside of Chicago. I live in a different state and she sends me a list of Chicago job postings. And this is after I spoke to her about living in another state. With all the money that I spend on this expensive school, the payout IS NOT worth it in the least bit. I just consider this a wasted degree. read more

Amazing awesome experience. Kendall staff and students went above and beyond to make my daughters wedding reception magical. For days before the wedding staff was there helping us prepare all hrs day and night whatever worked for US! So many guest commented on how polite hard working the students were and what an awesome idea , letting students gain real world experience while in school. Plus the view from the dining room and vibe of the room. WOW can not thank you all enough. You are missing out if you do not give this school your business? read more

I am currently an Early Childhood Education online student at Kendall College. I must say, I was skeptical at first as all I heard about was the hospitality program at Kendall. I also wasn't sure how good of an education I would receive with an online degree. I couldn't have been more wrong! The ECE program at Kendall is exceptional. I have only been there less than a year and already feel more confident and better prepared as a teacher. The professors really care about your progress and are always there to help! Dr. Green is the best! He goes the extra mile for his students and really cares. The course content may seem hefty at first, but once you learn to pace yourself and figure out a schedule, you're good to go. My advisor, Mindy Fiala is also awesome and always there to help me make the right choices when it comes to classes and gives me helpful advice. . I am satisfied with Kendall and the education I am receiving. I cannot wait to graduate and begin my career as a school teacher! read more