Catering & Large Parties
Bring The Spot to your table — or bring your table to us. Chicago tavern-style pizza, scratch-made pastas, and Beth's famous desserts for events of every size across Evanston and the North Shore.
Catering
From corporate lunches and graduation parties to backyard get-togethers and game-day spreads, The Spot caters events of every size in Evanston, IL and throughout the North Shore. Our kitchen packs up the same South Side–style, square-cut Chicago pizza, house-made pastas, and antipasti that fill our dining room — ready for pickup or delivered straight to your office, home, or venue.
Every order is built around your headcount and your crowd. Feeding a hungry sales team? Load up on pizza by the pan and a couple of salad trays. Hosting something bigger? Add pasta trays, meatballs, arancini, a charcuterie spread, and desserts from Beth's Little Bake Shop. Tell us the occasion and we'll help you build a menu that lands.
Popular catering options
Order Catering
For pickup and delivery catering orders — pizzas by the pan, pasta and salad trays, platters, and dessert boxes. Send your date, headcount, and menu interests and we'll put together a quote.
Email Catering →or write to catering@thespotevanston.com
Large Parties & Private Events
Want to celebrate at The Spot? We host large parties and private events right in our Evanston dining room. Reserve a block of tables for the group, take over a section, or buy out the whole restaurant for a night that's entirely yours.
It's a natural fit for birthdays, graduations, showers, rehearsal dinners, team celebrations, holiday parties, and celebrations of life. We'll work with you on a family-style menu, drink options, and timing so all you have to do is show up and enjoy the room. For groups of six or more, an automatic gratuity of 20% is added.
Plan Your Party
For large-party reservations, private events, buyouts, and any other requests — reach out to Dena with your date, party size, and what you have in mind, and she'll help you plan every detail.
Email Dena →or write to Dena@thespotevanston.com
Made for the Occasion
Whatever you're marking, we've fed a room like yours before. A few of the events we love to cater and host in Evanston and across the North Shore:
Corporate & Office
Team lunches, client meetings, and recurring weekly orders — delivered on time and invoiced to your business.
Graduations & Celebrations
Northwestern and North Shore grad parties, birthdays, showers, and milestones worth a proper spread.
Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners
Relaxed, family-style dinners for the wedding party and out-of-town guests.
Game Day & Group Gatherings
Pizzas by the pan, sub platters, and shareable sides for the whole crew.
Holiday Parties
Office and family holiday gatherings, from a dozen guests to a full-restaurant buyout.
Celebrations of Life
Warm, comforting food and a room that lets your family focus on being together.
How It Works
Reach out
Email catering for food orders, or Dena for parties and events, with your date and headcount.
Plan the menu
We'll recommend quantities and build a spread around your crowd, budget, and any dietary needs.
Confirm details
Lock in the final count, timing, and pickup, delivery, or dine-in arrangements.
Enjoy
We handle the rest. You get the food, the room, and the credit for a great event.
Catering FAQ
Do you deliver catering in Evanston and the North Shore?+
Yes. We offer catering pickup at the restaurant and delivery throughout Evanston and the surrounding North Shore. Share your delivery address when you inquire and we'll confirm availability and any delivery fee for your location.
How far in advance should I place a catering order?+
We recommend at least 48 hours' notice for standard catering orders, and one to two weeks for large events and full-restaurant buyouts. Have a last-minute request? Email us anyway — we'll do our best to accommodate.
How many people does a tray serve?+
As a general guide, a half tray serves roughly 8 to 10 guests and a full tray serves about 18 to 20. When you send your headcount we'll recommend exact quantities so nobody leaves hungry.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?+
We offer gluten-friendly and vegetarian options and are glad to work around common dietary needs — just tell us when you order. Please note that while we offer gluten-friendly items, our kitchen is not gluten-free; because of flour, pizza dough, and shared prep areas, we can't guarantee any item is completely free of gluten.
Do you host large parties or private events at the restaurant?+
We do. You can reserve a block of tables, take over a section of the dining room, or buy out the entire restaurant. Email Dena at Dena@thespotevanston.com with your date, party size, and the occasion to start planning.
Do you cater corporate lunches and office events?+
Absolutely. Office lunches, client meetings, and recurring weekly orders are some of our favorite things to do. We can set up standing orders and invoice your business directly.
Can you provide desserts for my event?+
Yes — our desserts come from Beth's Little Bake Shop, including the famous buttercake, cannoli, tiramisu, and more. Add a dessert box to any catering order or event menu.
How do I get a quote?+
For food orders, email catering@thespotevanston.com. For large parties, private events, and any other requests, email Dena@thespotevanston.com. Include your date, headcount, and what you have in mind, and we'll follow up with recommendations and pricing.
Get in Touch
Food to Go
Pickup and delivery catering — pizzas by the pan, pasta and salad trays, platters, and dessert boxes.
Email Catering →Events with Dena
Large-party reservations, private events, buyouts, and anything else you need help planning.
Email Dena →Not sure which to use? If you want food delivered or picked up, go with catering@thespotevanston.com. For anything happening in the restaurant — or a request that doesn't fit neatly into either box — email Dena@thespotevanston.com and she'll point you in the right direction.