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Parson's Chicken and Fish is a wedding and event venue located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. First opening in 2013, this restaurant specializes in classic American cuisine, from fried chicken to sliders. Their spacious indoor and outdoor setting makes features a unique vintage atmosphere to host your big day.

Facilities and Capacity

Parson's Chicken and Fish features about 7,000 square feet of space for couples to transform into their dream setting. Inside features two separate dining rooms featuring custom-made wood furnishings, vaulted ceilings with skylights, and large windows for a bright, airy atmosphere. Pendant globe lighting and hanging string lights hang from the ceiling to add to a romantic ambiance. A large wraparound bar connects the two rooms and offers plenty of space for guests to enjoy cocktails. The restaurant also has large private patios with classic picnic tables for a relaxing cocktail hour or prenuptial event. These patios are dog-friendly, allowing you to incorporate your furry friend into your ceremony.

Services Offered

An in-house event manager will work closely with you during your planning process and help your vision come to life. Chairs, tables, and dinnerware items are available onsite. The team will handle setup and teardown, giving couples plenty of time to enjoy themselves with their loved ones. Photobooth rentals and vintage marquee signs are also available for an extra personalized touch. In addition to weddings, Parson's Chicken and Fish can also host elopements, engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners.

Cuisine

The catering team will customize their menu to best suit a couple's palate. They can accommodate a variety of serving styles, including stations, buffet, and family-style. Custom bar services are also available to give your guests a full-service experience.

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Pricing information

$18,900 average price
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$18,900 average price
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Reception
$500 starting price
Bar service
$45 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through September.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$10,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

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Reviews of Parson's Chicken and Fish

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Parson's is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional staff, particularly Crystal, who is described as attentive, professional, and instrumental in coordinating weddings and events seamlessly, with high attention to detail. Reviewers appreciated the delicious food and beverages, personalized menus, and flexibility to customize details such as signage. The venue itself is described as stunning and accommodating, providing a laid-back but fun atmosphere for celebrations. Guests were impressed by the excellent service, decor, and overall experience, making Parson's a highly recommended choice for weddings and private events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Parson's is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional staff, particularly Crystal, who is described as attentive, professional, and instrumental in coordinating weddings and events seamlessly, with high attention to detail. Reviewers appreciated the delicious food and beverages, personalized menus, and flexibility to customize details such as signage. The venue itself is described as stunning and accommodating, providing a laid-back but fun atmosphere for celebrations. Guests were impressed by the excellent service, decor, and overall experience, making Parson's a highly recommended choice for weddings and private events.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 9 reviews
Google
4.3/5 784 reviews
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Carly Sent on 02/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we made for our wedding

Everyone says their caterer was the best but they are all wrong. Parsons is hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. Crystal was extremely attentive and professional throughout the entire process, the team was flexible and creative with offering different solutions for vegetarians and came up with an amazing signature cocktail for us. Their staff was literally the friendliest, most attentive wedding staff I’ve ever worked with, and I am a wedding planner! And seriously, the food was unbelievable. So many compliments from guests who appreciated having delicious food rather than your standard wedding food.

I cannot rave about parsons enough! I will be using them for future events, no questions asked.
Alex
Alex Sent on 11/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding Venue & Amazing Service

Parsons was the best venue we could possibly ask for to celebrate our wedding. In addition to having some of the best food and drinks Chicago has to offer, the communication and coordination between us, our family, and the venue staff was fully on point, which considering this was a large (190 person) wedding, was quite a task to pull off. Having worked over a decade in the hospitality industry myself, I tend to be aware of the finer details that can make or break an event such as this, and I can say with confidence the staff at Parson's pulled everything off flawlessly, making the best night of our lives something extra special. Crystal Wells was our main point of contact in navigating the logistics at the venue. She offered us two separate walkthroughs of the space, and handled communication and logistics leading up to the wedding with urgency, professionalism, and a genuine desire to ensure all the finer details of the evening were taken care of. At the wedding, she even kindly reminded us newlyweds to take a break from making our rounds at dinner to eat some food (it can easy to forget when all your friends and loved ones are all gathered together in one place). For those of you in the process of planning a wedding, you've probably heard how stressful it can be. While our planning was stressful, I can't imagine what it would have been like without the support of Crystal in the weeks leading up to the wedding. She took every opportunity to take work off our hands address minor details on her end. She even worked with the building managers to help us install a temporary disco ball for the dance floor. I could go on and on, but I'll just leave you with the assurance that if you choose Parson's as your wedding/event venue, you will have the freedom to really enjoy yourself while you're at your own party! Thanks again, and looking forward to coming back to Parson's for years to come.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 02/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Wedding Help!

Crystal helped us so much on our wedding day, I cannot recommend her more! She gave us every detail in writing, we never needed to worry if we forgot something. She even was hands-on at our wedding, helping with flowers, and taking care of things so we could just enjoy. Amazing, amazing work!
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Parson's Chicken and Fish frequently asked questions

Parson's Chicken and Fish includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Parson's Chicken and Fish includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Parson's Chicken and Fish includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Parson's Chicken and Fish for wedding events is known for:
  • Restaurant
Parson's Chicken and Fish offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Parson's Chicken and Fish offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Parson's Chicken and Fish offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Parson's Chicken and Fish offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Parson's Chicken and Fish is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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