A baby shower venue 10 minutes from Palatine for the moment expecting parents want to remember. Up to 150 guests, in-house Italian kitchen, custom décor welcome, free parking. International Banquet, family-owned since 2008.
A baby shower is one of those rare events where the expecting mother gets to sit in the center of attention without obligation. The host's job is to make her feel celebrated — not run a logistics operation. Our space is built for the format showers actually take: a daytime brunch or luncheon with a clear program, room for thoughtful décor, and service that paces around games or gift opening. For the broader venue overview, see our banquet hall near Palatine page.
Baby showers used to follow one format. Modern parents have expanded it.
Plated brunch or luncheon, gift-opening after the meal. Sunday afternoon, photographs in natural light.
Dedicated décor budget, custom backdrops, themed dessert table, color-coordinated favors. Our team handles setup.
Shower and reveal combined. Reveal moment integrated into the timeline — cake cut, balloon release.
Both partners attend. Dual-cuisine showers where cultural elements integrate naturally.
The room photographs well in daylight. Layouts flex from round tables to head-table arrangements for the mom-to-be. Décor setup is included; bring centerpieces, backdrops, signage, dessert tables, gift tables.
Three steps. Most events lock in within one conversation.
Shower style (traditional, themed, gender reveal, co-ed), expected guest count, target date, and the mom-to-be's preferences. Surprise showers — we coordinate around secrecy.
Menu choice (typically Individual Luncheon or Family Style), gift table placement, dessert table styling, photo backdrop coordination, timing of games and gift opening.
Walk into a fully decorated room — décor placed per plan, food on the timeline. The host gets to actually be at the shower instead of running it.
Most baby showers book the Individual Luncheon ($25/person) for traditional Sunday afternoon brunches, or Family Style ($29/person) for larger themed showers where the meal is part of the spectacle. Co-ed evening showers occasionally use the Plated Dinner package.
Includes Italian bread, parmesan cheese & butter. Italian House Salad served individually. Each guest chooses one entrée: Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, Grilled Pork Chop, or Crusted Barramundi.
Includes Italian bread, parmesan cheese & butter. Italian Salad served individually, Chicken Vesuvio (pan-roasted in garlic & olive oil with white wine, herbs, and Vesuvio potatoes), Roasted Potatoes, and Rigatoni Vodka in creamy tomato sauce with vodka and Parmesan.
Includes Italian bread, parmesan cheese & butter, coffee & soft drinks. Caesar Salad, Chicken Limon (pan-roasted in a delicate lemon sauce), Roasted Potatoes, and Rigatoni in Creamy Marinara Sauce. Food is not available for take-out.
Includes Italian bread, parmesan, butter, coffee & soft drinks. 3-hour open bar with premium liquor, beer, red & white wine & mimosas. Italian House Salad served individually. Host selects 3 entrées from: Filet Mignon, Lamb Shank, NY Strip Steak, Chilean Seabass, Salmon Grigliata, or Chicken Francese.
All packages include Italian bread, parmesan cheese & butter. Event minimums: lunch events (until 4 PM) $1,500 · Sunday–Thursday evenings $2,000 · Friday & Saturday $3,000. Custom multi-cultural menus available by request.
View Full MenuPinterest boards are useful but ambitious. The shower you're imagining (custom backdrop, themed dessert table, color-coordinated favors, signature drink, balloon arch, gift table styling) typically costs more in décor than the food does. Our team handles setup at no extra charge, but the décor itself is on you. Decide your décor budget before you tour the venue.
Timing matters more than format. Sunday afternoon brunches (12:30–3:30 PM) are the most-booked format because they don't disrupt anyone's weekend, photograph in natural light, and avoid bedtime issues for guests with young kids. Saturday afternoon also works. Friday evening showers are common for working hosts but limit the guest list — many family members can't drive in for a weeknight event.
Gift-opening is its own decision. Some hosts skip it entirely (gifts opened later, privately); some do it after the meal before dessert; some do it during dessert and coffee. The right answer depends on the bride, the guest count, and how long the host wants the event to run. We pace service around whatever you choose.
My daughter's baby shower — full woodland theme, custom backdrop. The team set up everything before guests arrived. I got to actually be the grandmother-to-be instead of the host.
Gender reveal shower — the reveal happened with a cake cut after lunch. The team coordinated with my sister so even I didn't know until everyone else did.
Co-ed shower for our second baby — evening format. Way more energy than our first shower. The food was warm when it hit the table.
Questions hosts ask before locking the date.
Most baby showers run 40–80 guests, but we can host up to 150. The room handles smaller, intimate showers without feeling empty — important for daytime brunches where the energy needs to feel warm and full.
Yes. The reveal integrates into the timeline (usually after the meal, before gift opening). We coordinate the reveal element with whoever is holding the envelope — cake cut, balloon release, or smoke moment.
Yes — this is what most baby showers want. Backdrops, balloon arches, dessert tables, custom signage, themed centerpieces, diaper raffles. Bring a Pinterest board. Setup at no extra charge — but décor itself is on you.
Individual Luncheon ($25/person) for traditional Sunday afternoon brunches. Family Style ($29/person) for themed showers where the meal is part of the spectacle. Co-ed evening showers occasionally use Plated Dinner.
Yes — increasingly common, especially for second babies. Both partners present, evening format, full bar if you choose the Plated Dinner package. Room reconfigures easily.
Yes. We coordinate the secrecy — cars staged off-property, guests arrive early, dramatic moment timed. The mom-to-be walks in to a fully set room.
Yes. Custom menus accommodate dual-cuisine requests. Traditional cultural elements (Indian godh bharai, Polish blessings, Mexican baby shower customs) integrate at no extra logistical complication.
