Private Dining Information & Services
Deposit Requirements
A tentative hold may be placed on a date for up to 24 hours. To confirm your event on a definite basis, a non-refundabe deposit is required along with a signed Terms of Agreement.
Private Room and Set-Up Fees
All Private Events are subject to a Room Rental Fee and a Food & Beverage Minimum.
Room Capacities
Wine Cellar 14 guests maximum
Odyssey Fireplace and Windows 55 guests maximum
Odyssey Room 100-200 guests maximum
Guest Guarantees
Guest guarantees are due 5 days prior to event date and may not be lowered after this date. Should the Private Dining Department not receive the guarantee, we will use the expected number of guests from the event contract as the guarantee, or the actual number of guests served, whichever is greater. Final billing is based on the guarantee and is not subject to reduction.
Tax and Gratuities
All food and beverage are subject to a 20% Service Charge and current Sales Tax.
Food and Beverage No food or beverage may be brought into Lovells of Lake Forest. Any leftover food and/or beverage remains the property of Lovells of Lake Forest. Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.
Our Sales Department is pleased to assist you with all your special needs.
*Corporate Gifts
*Entertainment
*Transportation
*Coat Check Attendant
*Audio Visual Equipment
*Photography and Video Services
*Floral Arrangements and Decorations
*Customized Cakes and Ice Sculptures
*Personalized Menus, Place Cards, Special Linens .
For information on reserving a private room, special needs you may have, or other questions, contact Darice Lovell at (847) 234-8043 or send an email.
Reception Stations
All stations are priced per guest.
Chef’s attendant required for each station at $75.00 per attendant, per hour
30 person minimum
Tuna Nicoise Station
Pan seared tuna with butter leaf lettuce
Haricot verts, steam new potatoes, whole white anchovies
Devil eggs, capers, cherry tomatoes and fresh dill vinaigrette
$18.00 per person
Pasta Station
Penne, Fettuccini and Orecchiette pasta
Alfredo sauce, Bolognaise sauce and Pesto cream sauce
Assorted grilled peppers, zucchini, yellow squash and red onion
Grilled chicken, house-smoked salmon and shrimp
Fresh herbs, spinach, grated parmesan cheese and crumble feta cheese
$15.00 per person
Mashed Potato Station
Whipped Yukon gold potatoes and Sweet potato purée
Served with an assortment of toppings:
Grated Cheddar, Swiss and Blue cheese crumbles
Fresh chives, Crispy bacon, Mushroom and Sour cream
Steamed broccoli, sautéed mushrooms and red wine sauce
Brown sugar and toasted pecans
$15.00 per person
Seafood Station
(50-person minimum)
Freshly shucked blue point oysters
Mignonette sauce, cocktail sauce and lemon wedges
Iced Gulf shrimp with Chilled Jonah crab claws
Chef's choice of ceviche with garlic toasts
Spicy tuna rolls with Wasabi, soy sauce and pickled ginger
House-smoked wild salmon with traditional condiments and rye bread
Cracked grain mustard
$28.00 per person
