PRIVATE EVENTS
Policies & Guidelines
To host a private event in the banquet room, a Sales Minimum must be met. A Sales Minimum is a monetary amount a guest must spend to secure the private banquet room event space. The food and beverage minimum does not include tax (8%) or suggested gratuity (20%). Additionally, a $200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the date and time of the private event. The $200 deposit will be applied to the final bill at the conclusion of the event.
Sales Minimum Amounts – January 2026 through November 2026
Friday & Saturday event start time after 2pm $2800
Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday event start time after 2pm $900
Tuesday through Sunday event start time before 2pm $600
Sales Minimum Amounts – December 2026
Friday & Saturday event start time after 2pm $3400
Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday event start time after 2pm $1800
Tuesday through Sunday event start time before 2pm $900
Guest Guarantee
A guest guarantee is the number of guests you guarantee for your private event. The guest guarantee and menu selections are required 10 days prior to your event so that we can ensure proper staffing and food preparation for your event. The guaranteed number is not subject to reduction and represents the minimum number of guests for which you will be charged. If the actual guest count the day of the event is more than the guarantee, final charges will be based on the number of people served. If the guarantee is not provided to the restaurant at least 10 days prior to your event, the guest count listed on your agreement will be considered your guest guarantee.
Pricing & Custom Packages
To ensure quality service, ordering “off the menu” is not available for private events. All events require a package to selected from the banquet menu. Fireside Grille offers several custom packages that offer a wide range of selections to ensure there is something for everyone for your event. The shower package and the lunch package are available for events starting before 2pm. The appetizer package, as well as our Signature, Premier, and Combination packages are available all day, every day. See the banquet menu or visit www.thefiresidegrille.com for package details. All sales are subject to 8% sales tax & suggested 20% gratuity.
All packages are priced on a “per-person” basis. The total cost for a private event incorporates the Sales Minimum, the “per-person” price of the selected package, the guest guarantee, the cost of any alcoholic beverages purchased (see bar options below), as well as any additional enhancements the client may have chosen. The total cost of the event is either the Sales Minimum or the Guest Guarantee multiplied by the “per-person” price of the selected package, whichever is higher.
All pricing is subject to change until the deposit is received.
All bills must be settled at the conclusion of your event by cash or credit card.
Gratuity
While Fireside Grille suggests a service gratuity of 20%, the decision to pay a gratuity to the service staff providing service on the event date, and the amount thereof, is at Client’s sold discretion. No automatic gratuity for your event service staff is included. At the end of your event, you may adjust your gratuity up or down commensurate with the dining experience. Gratuity will be calculated based on the total charges for your event.
Pricing Examples
EXAMPLE #1
11am-3:30pm Private Event in January = $600 Sales Minimum
Guest Guarantee: 23 people
Package Selected: Lunch Package $25/person
Total Cost: $600 (plus 8% tax & 20% suggested gratuity)
If 20 people attend the event, the cost would be the $600 Sales Minimum (plus 8% tax & 20% suggested gratuity) because 20 people multiplied by the “per person” price of $25 does not meet the $600 Sales Minimum.
EXAMPLE #2
11am-3:30pm Private Event in January = $600 Sales Minimum
Guest Guarantee: 50 people
Package Selected: Lunch Package $25/person
Total Cost: $1250 (plus 8% tax & 20% suggested gratuity)
If 40 people attend the event, the cost would be $1250 (plus 8% tax & 20% gratuity) because the Guest Guarantee of 50 people multiplied by the “per person” cost of $25 is higher than the Sales Minimum.
In this same example, if 60 people attend the event, the cost would be $1500.00 (plus 8% tax & 20% suggested gratuity). 60 multiplied by the “per-person” price of $25.
Bar / Adult Beverage Service
All alcoholic beverage sales are regulated by the State of Illinois. Fireside Grille, as a licensee, is responsible for the administration of these regulations within our facilities. Alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into Fireside Grille from outside sources. We reserve the right to refuse beverage service to any person without legal age verification (21) or anyone who appears intoxicated. Absolutely no underage drinking will be permitted on premises, even if accompanied by parent or legal guardian.
Fireside Grille does not offer “bar packages” or “alcohol packages.” The host chooses either open bar (the host pays the bar bill for all guests), cash bar (guests pay their own bar bills), or a combination thereof. The host does have the ability to limit what is purchased through the “open bar” option (e.g., beer & wine only).
Your guests do not need to go the physical bar. Your serving staff will be happy to deliver the adult beverages to the banquet room. Furthermore, there is no bar in the banquet room.
No outside food or beverages (except desserts from a licensed food establishment or grocer) may be brought into the restaurant.
Table Arrangement / Room Set-Up / Decorations / Audio-Visual Equipment
We will arrange the tables and chairs based upon your Guest Guarantee. We will make every attempt to arrange the tables to your liking. However, we will consider the ability for your guests and the service staff to safely move about the room and get to the emergency exit. Tables may not be moved without the permission of Fireside Grille prior to event. The capacity of the banquet room is 80 people.
Decorating using metallic confetti, glitter, sand, paint, and all varieties of tape are prohibited. Candles must be in adequate holders to catch the wax. If you choose to have candles you are responsible for lighting them. Any potpourri or flower petals scattered on the tables must be placed on a mirror or other protective surface. Real flowers may be used as centerpieces, but flower petals scattered on tables must be artificial. Hanging materials from the walls or ceiling is prohibited. Tacks and nails are prohibited. Failure to follow decorating guidelines will result in a $175.00 fee.
All decorating must be done during your rental period. There is no access to the banquet room before the restaurant opens for business for the day. Day time banquets may be scheduled from 11am-3:30pm Tuesday through Saturday, and from 11:30am-3:30pm Sunday. Evening banquets may be scheduled to begin at 4:30pm Tuesday-Sunday.
Damage or vandalism to property that occurs during banquet room rental period, by any member attending the client event, will be the sole responsibility of the client. Damage or vandalism will be shown to the client before repairs are made. However, Fireside Grille, has sole discretion of who performs the repairs (contractor) or replacement products and all fees incurred will be the financial responsibility of the client.
Fireside Grille offers (at no charge) the use of the 75” flat screen TV for your event. You may provide the restaurant with video, photos, slideshow, etc. If you decide to use the TV, the banquet manager will email you a Dropbox link to which you may submit your files for display. Files are due to the restaurant 10 days prior to your event. You may not plug any device directly into the TV, however, an HDMI port is available for use. Fireside Grille is not responsible for the connection from your device to the TV. No HDMI cable is provided. Files are due to the restaurant 10 days prior to your event.
Fireside Grille offers (at no charge) two wireless microphones. Due to licensing restrictions, you may not play any commercial music or live music at your event. Fireside Grille offers a wide range of music that is licensed that you may use for your event. Please inform the banquet manager if you have a preference of music.
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