That Special Event brings 25 years of full-service event planning, professional staffing, and event coordination to weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate events, and private parties across Chicago’s North Shore and Chicagoland. One experienced team, every detail handled, so you can actually enjoy your event.
25
Years in Service
55+
5-star Google Rating
10k+
60k+
Events staffed
Events Planned
Plan It. Staff It. Or Both.
That Special Event is the only local North Shore hospitality team that can plan, staff, and manage your event from concept to cleanup. Or simply provide the professional support you need.
Event Planning
Whether you want us to run everything from the first idea to the last dance, or simply step in and manage the day itself, our producers shape the support around you. You tell us your vision and your budget; we build a plan that fits, with nothing forced and nothing missing. And because we coordinate every vendor for you, from your rentals and linens to your tent and beyond, you get one point of contact instead of ten.
Event Staffing
Trained, professional servers, bartenders, chefs, and captains: the seasoned crew venues and hosts across Chicagoland have trusted for 25+ years. You host; we handle everything from first tray to final breakdown. From intimate dinners to large celebrations, our team arrives prepared, polished, and ready to keep service moving smoothly. We handle every detail behind the scenes, so you can stay present with your guests!
Why Clients Love Us
One Team, Whole Event
We’re the only North Shore team that both plans and staffs your event, keeping everything seamless from planning through service for you to relax and enjoy.
25 Years, Right Here
Family-owned and Northbrook-based since 1999, our reputation is built through lasting relationships, referrals, and clients who trust us with their celebrations year after year.
Kosher-Conscious Trained
Our kosher-conscious trained staff brings care and expertise to every tradition and celebration, from mitzvahs to holiday dinners and every holiday in between.
Every Celebration, Treated as That Special Event
What to Expect When You Reach Out
Date, venue, guest count, and what you’re envisioning. Use the inquiry form or call the office; a real person answers.
A specialist walks you through options: planning support, staff count, timing. You get a clear quote with no pressure and no upsells.
Our team arrives early, runs the day, solves problems before you see them, and leaves your space clean. That’s the whole point.
In Our Clients’ Words
"The very best staffing service and event planner in all of Chicagoland. The owner, Jerry, is passionate and outstanding, and makes every event feel like the most important one he’s ever worked."
Michael
"They make your life better so that you can enjoy the party."
David
That Special Event has been doing my Christmas parties for the past 13 years and I would never use anybody else!
Maggie
Proudly Serving Chicago’s North Shore
Opening Hours
Mon
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tue
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 3:00PM
