HOMESTEAD ON THE ROOF
Jena Cherry
EVENTS DIRECTOR
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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Homestead on the Roof is a secret rooftop garden venue and restaurant located in West Town, and truly one of the city's best hidden gems! Host your next event in our completely private space and work with our event coordinator to cusmtomize the space to your liking. Nestled in between two natural brick buildings, our patio features hanging and planted gardens. You'll also have access to our interior, complimented by natural birch wallpaper, rustic tables, bright sunlight and intricate terrariums. Homestead is the perfect setting to host your wedding, rehearsal dinner, shower, corporate event or birthday party. Additionally we are available to cater any to offsite location so let us bring the party to you.
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Bar services:
$30 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Sept.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 100
Settings
Restaurant
Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Jena Cherry
Events Director
Jena’s been planning parties and creating unforgettable experiences in Chicago for over twenty years. Raised in Texas, Jena’s roots are in southern hospitality, where the door is always open, welcoming food, family & friends. Jena’s held positions at Culinary Caterers, the Hard Rock Café, and Rockit Ranch Productions where she opened seven venues and led the sales team for almost a decade. At the Fifty/50 group, Jena oversees Sales & Catering for fourteen venues across Chicagoland and is thrilled to be part of this exceptional team.
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5.0
out of 5.08 reviews
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Homestead on the Roof is highly praised by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue is described as beautiful, with lush foliage, string lights, and a romantic atmosphere. The staff, particularly event coordinators Kelsey and Autumn, are commended for their attentiveness and responsiveness. Guests rave about the delicious food and friendly and efficient service. Minimal decorations are needed due to the venue's natural beauty. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Homestead on the Roof for a stress-free and enjoyable wedding experience.- Top reviews
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Paige D
5.0
2/17/2023
We planned to use this venue until our wedding was moved several states over, but Kelsey was very helpful and professional. It was easy to work with her to plan.
Sam c
5.0
11/02/2022
We had such an amazing wedding at Homestead on the Roof this September. Everything step from emailing to view the venue through booking and planning was simply just fun and easy. Kelsey was our event coordinator and she deserves all the credit for making this experience so enjoyable. I always felt like I was in good hands which left me feeling stress free regarding anything the venue handled! The response time from Kelsey was always quick even during busy season, and she always had great suggestions when I needed help. The wedding was beautiful and so perfect. All the staff were attentive, friendly, fun and timely. A lot of our guests complimented how great the staff was & also mentioned it’s some of the best wedding food they’ve had! We had day of help from Kelsey and Autumn, they were both super helpful. Autumn even helped keep my train tidy before walking down the aisle. Thanks to everyone who worked this night. You gave us some of our best memories!
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Alyssa M
5.0
10/04/2022
We had our wedding here a couple weeks ago and it was AMAZING. The staff, the food, the venue... all 10/10.
We worked with Kelsey for all of the planning leading up to the event. She was organized, attentive, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. The day of the event Autumn stepped in to coordinate the later hours and she too was super awesome to work with. Everything went very smoothly!
The venue is BEAUTIFUL. Minimal wedding decor was needed due to the flowers, foliage, string lights, and overall atmosphere Homestead of the Roof provides.
The day of was a little chilly and they quickly provided space heaters so our guests wouldn't be too cold, and before the event we discussed possible rain plans in detail so all could rest assured.
All of our guests raved the entire time how it was the best wedding they've ever been to. Would absolutely recommend!
Megan B
5.0
10/04/2022
We had our wedding here this weekend and it was perfect for our family-only 65-person brunch and rooftop ceremony. It's a space that is quaint and lovely enough that we felt happy with minimal decorations. The staff was welcoming and helpful at all times. Our families loved the event and food.
Emily B
5.0
8/22/2022
We celebrated our wedding this July at Homestead on the Roof and we cannot say enough about how amazing our experience was. The venue was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the staff was unbelievable. So many of our guests raved about all three. Kelsey, the in-house events coordinator, was a pleasure to work with. She was knowledgeable, responsive and accommodating to our requests, and she and her staff went above and beyond to make our wedding memorable. If you are looking for a beautiful outdoor/indoor space, look no further.
Lourdes D
5.0
7/19/2022
My husband and I had our wedding at homestead on the roof and it was amazing! Our ceremony was initially planned to be in the garden rooftop outside, however it ended up raining. Even then, the whole team made sure the last minute transition went smoothly and according to our liking. Kelsey the event coordinator was very attentive to all of our needs, as well as all of the other staff during our wedding ceremony and reception. Everyone was really nice and made sure the day went perfectly!
Diane L
5.0
6/24/2022
My husband and I had our wedding at Homestead on the Roof this past weekend 06/18/2022. I cannot say enough good things about the venue, food and staff. It was beyond what I expected. The venue is already so beautiful that minimal decorations were needed. The food was incredible including the appetizers and desserts. The staff was kind, polite and worked fast to make sure everyone was accommodated with food and drinks throughout the night.
I worked with Kelsey Utterback during the entire planning of the wedding and she was knowledgeable and pleasure to work with. I would 100% recommend this place to host your next event or just to visit for dinner.
Andrew C
5.0
6/14/2022
My wife and I just had our wedding at Homestead On The Roof this past weekend. We had a fantastic event and Kelsey and the team at Homestead were instrumental in making it a really fun and successful event. Everyone was knocked out by the quality of the food and drinks and how lovely, helpful and gracious all of the staff were. The prep work that went into the planning of the event was also handled very well. Kelsey (and her predecessor Morgan) were both great to work with - really responsive, very helpful and extremely accommodating. What could have been stressful was made pretty effortless as well as fun every step of the way. I highly recommend Homestead, both as a wedding or event space, as well as for dinner and/or drinks.
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Homestead on the Roof
Jena Cherry
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