Feel the joy of an event at Chicago’s most unique event destination — Pierless Hospitality has a lakeside table custom set just for you.
Pierless Hospitalityis Navy Pier Event Center’s exclusive food & beverage partner. With unmatched waterfront views of Lake Michigan and Chicago, gatherings at Navy Pier Event Center are unlike anything else you’ll find in the city. Midwest hospitality, passion for local and seasonal menus and incredible dedication to the details will make your event everything you’ve envisioned. Enhanced by a rich history and inspired by the pier’s heritage, including a Navy culinary academy, Pierless Hospitality events are distinctly Chicago.
Pierless & Unparalleled
Everything from coffee breaks and business meetings to plated dinners and receptions are possible.
Pierless Hospitality has an expansive, customizable menu to accommodate every need, including dietary restrictions, and offers creative themed or cultural menus.
With an on-site kitchen, our culinary team and expert servers have all they need at their fingertips to guarantee that each one of your guests will be welcomed warmly and your event executed to perfection.
Plated at the Pier
Our Executive Chef Nikolaos Kapernaros studied culinary arts in Athens & Rhodes at the Culinary Institute of Greece. With 25 years of culinary experience in high end resorts & restaurants and Michelin-level training, he has a great passion for food and hospitality. Chef Nikos cares about creating an experiential guest culture and has been a culinary educator and philanthropist throughout his journey.
We love celebrating seasonality and local ingredients for all our guests – in plated dinners and at passed receptions, and even in our cocktail garnishes. This blend of our creativity, custom approach to each moment and obsession for execution make us Pierless Hospitality – in all we do.
Elevate your next event with Pierless Hospitality
Explore our catering menu
BREAKFAST
Breakfast Chef's Tables
The Classic Continental
Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Muffins, Donuts, Bagels, Breakfast Breads, Butter, Preserves, Cream Cheese, Honey
Health & Fit Continental
Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Choice of Oats, Greek Yogurt Station
The Lincoln Park
Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Pastries, Muffins, Breakfast Breads, Bagels, Scrambled Eggs with Chives, Waffles, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Sauteed Red-Skinned Breakfast Potatoes
Continental PLUS
Choice of Egg, Morning Power-Up, and Meat
Breakfast Add-Ons
Omelet Station
Cheeses, Peppers, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Ham, Smoked Bacon, Sausage and Choice of Egg
Belgian Waffle Statin
Strawberries, Blueberries, Chocolate Sauce, Syrup, Butter, Walnuts, Whipped Topping
Oatmeal Station
Steel-Cut Oats, Dried Fruit, Brown Sugar, Walnuts, Pecans, Granola
Steak & Eggs
Sliced Strip Steak, Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potato Casserole, Avocado Chimichurri
Mini Frittata Bar
Choice of: Mushroom & Spinach, Bell Pepper & Scallion, Bacon & Cheddar, Feta & Red Onion
Breakfast Sandwiches
Egg & Cheese on English Muffin, Bacon, Egg, & Gouda on Ciabatta, Beyond Sausage & Cheese on English Muffin, Turkey Sausage, Egg White, & Cheddar on English Muffin, Chorizo, Egg, & Swiss on Croissant, Fried Chicken & Hot Honey on Biscuit
BREAKS & SNACKS
A La Carte Snacks
Sliced Seasonal Fruit
Whole Fruit
Assorted Individual Greek Yogurts
Assorted Granola Bars
House-made Power Bars
Assorted Breakfast Pastries
House-made Kettle Chips
Individual Miss Vickie’s Chips
Pretzel Rods & Pimento Cheese
Chocolate Pretzel Rods
Individually Wrapped Mixed Nuts
Blondies or Brownies
House-made Cookies
Assorted Dessert Bars
Assorted Tea Sandwiches
Anytime Breaks
Movie Theater Popcorn
Boxed Popped Popcorn, Selection of Movie Candy
Chocolate Overload
Chocolate Chip Cookies, Mini Flourless Cakes, Chocolate Covered Pretzel Sticks, Milk
Chips & Dips Table
Red Pepper Hummus, French Onion, Guacamole, Salsa Verde, Pita Chips, Potato Chips, Tortilla Chips
Crudité & Dip Cups
Carrots, Celery Sticks, Jicama, Cucumber, Chipotle Ranch, Traditional Hummus
Flatbread Bar
Choice of Two: Fig & Ricotta, Ham & Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil, Bacon & Onion
Warm Bavarian Pretzels
Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Stone Ground Mustard
Greek Bites
Spanakopita Roll, Cheese Pie Roll, Dolma, Yogurt Dill Dressing
Snack Pack
Choice of Four: Pita, Almonds, Crackers, Pretzels, Dark Chocolate Pieces, Dried Cranberries, Prosciutto, Salami, Turkey Breast, Hard Boiled Eggs, Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes, Carrots, Smoked Gouda, Pepper jack, Cheddar Cheese, Hummus, Pimento Cheese, Cream Cheese
Build-Your-Own Trail Mix
Choice of Six: Slivered Almonds, M&Ms, Roasted Peanuts, Dried Bananas, Dried Apricots, Raisins, Sunflower Seeds, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, Wasabi Peas
Beverages
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, & Rishi Tea
Assorted Coca-Cola Products
Assorted Juices
Individual House-made Juices
Hinkley Water Cooler Daily Rental
5-Gallon Water Jug
Lemonade
Sweetened or Unsweetened Ice Tea
Fruit Infused Water
LUNCH
Chef Inspired Lunch Boxes
Sandwiches & Wraps
Turkey & White Cheddar, The Bavarian, Italian Sub, Veggie & Hummus Wrap, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Mozzarella Caprese Sandwich
Salads
Caesar Salad, Greek Salad, Green Power Salad, Southwest Chicken Salad
Protein Add Ons
Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast, Garlic Pepper Flat Iron Steak, Asian Shrimp
Lunch Chef's Tables
Villa Italia
Tuscan Kale Salad, Antipasta Di Verdure, Baked Pasta, Braised Beef Shoulder, Chicken Scallopini, Roasted Potatoes & Carrots, Grilled Broccolini, Focaccia & Breadsticks, Tiramisu Shots, Mini Cannoli
Zeus’s Table
Greek Salad, Tzatziki & Pita, Spanakopita Rolls, Athenian Penne, Slowly Cooked Leg of Lamb, Greek Style Chicken, Oven Baked Potatoes, Ratatouille, Baklava, Greek Yogurt
Deli
Creamy Fingerling Potato Salad, Mixed Green Salad, Variety of Mini Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit Salad, House-Made Kettle Chips, Rise Krispy Treats, Brownies
Taste of Asia
Crunchy Asian Salad, Sesame Ginger Salad, Vegetable Fried Rice, General Tso’s Chicken, Beef & Broccoli, Wok-Seared Vegetables, Asian Apple Crisp, Passion fruit Tart
Taste of Pilsen
Chips & Salsa Station, Southwest Salad, Build-Your-Own Tacos, Spanish Rice, Braised Black Beans, Mini Flan Tartlet, Churro
RECEPTION DINING
Cold Bites
Thai Beef Salad
Mediterranean Shrimp
Vegan Tartlet
Ratatouille Tart
Antipasto Kabob
Vegetarian Antipasto Kabob
Sesame Ginger Tuna Tartare
Blackened Ahi Tuna
Smoked Steelhead Salmon
Cayenne-Dusted Shrimp
Shrimp Ceviche Shooters
Steak Tartare
Nut Crunch Crostini
Vietnamese Summer Rolls
Lemon Ricotta Cucumber
Brie Crostini
Caprese Skewer
Mini Fruit Skewers
Hot Bites
Chipotle Steak Churrasco
Steamed Chicken Pot Stickers
Peri Peri Chicken Skewer
Chicken Slider
Shrimp Shumai
Mini Beef Wellington
Maple & Peppercorn Pork Belly Skewer
Black Bean & Vegetable Spring Roll
Lamb Lollipop
Mini Italian Sausage Calzones
Blue Lump Crab Cake
Coconut Shrimp
Parmesan-Tossed Arancini
Mac-n-Cheese Fritter
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Beef Empanadas
Vegetable Samosa
Spanakopita Roll
Southwestern Black Bean Spring Rolls
Brie en Croute
Displays
Vegetable Crudites
Baby Carrots, Teardrop Tomatoes, Broccoli, Tri-Color Cauliflower Florets, Cucumber, Celery, Peppered Ranch Dressing, Herbed Boursin Dip, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Gourmet Grilled Vegetable Station
Grilled Baby Zucchini, Sunburst Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers, Asparagus, Heirloom Carrots, Grilled Mushrooms, Lemon Garlic Hummus, Roasted Garlic Ranch, Herbed Boursin Dip
Antipasto Display
Cured Tomatoes, Marinated Artichokes, Grilled Marinated Portobellos, Olives, Roasted Peppers, Parma Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Mortadella, Capicola, Whole-Grain Mustard, Lavosh, Crostini, Baguette, Flatbread, Local Honey
Cheese & Charcuterie Display
International Cheese Selection including Gran Padano, Gruyere, Brie, Manchego, Herbed Spiced Goat Cheese, Genoa Salami, Mortadella, Capicola, Fresh Honey, Dried Fruit, Marcona Almonds, Candied Pecans, Lavosh, Crackers, Crostini, Grissini Breadsticks
Artisan Cheese Display
International Cheese Selection including Gran Padano, Gruyere, Brie, Bleu Cheese, Manchego, Herbed Spiced Goat Cheese, Cubed Cheese, Fresh Honey, Dried Fruit, Marcona Almonds, Candied Pecans, Lavosh, Crackers, Crostini, Grissini Breadsticks
Mezze Platter
Citrus Marinated Olive Medley, Cured Tomatoes, Charred Grilled Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Butternut Squash, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Tzatziki, Baba Ghanoush, Feta Dip, Pita, Naan
Reception Stations
Individual Salad Station
Artisan Kale Salad, Brussels Sprouts Salad, Sonoma Quinoa Salad, Greek Salad
The Windy City Classic
Chicago Hot Dog, Individual Deep Dish Pizza, Traditional Accompaniments, Tater Tots
Chicago Steak House
Baked Potato Salad, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Shooter, Coca-Cola Braised Short Rib Small Plate
Quesadilla Station
Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak, Al Pastor Chicken, Roasted Mushroom & Spinach, Tri-Color Tortilla Chips & Salsa
Wing It!
Classic Buffalo Wings, BBQ Wings, Lemon Pepper Wings, Carrots & Celery, Buttermilk Ranch & Bleu Cheese Sauce
Little Italy Station
Salad, Harvest Vegetable Pasta, Parmesan Tossed Arancini, Nonna’s Meatballs
Greek Station
Greek Salad, Spanakopita Rolls, Falafel, Mediterranean Chicken Skewers, Hummus, Whipped Feta, Crudité, Fresh Baked Pita
Slider Station
Breaded Chicken Slider, Beef Slider, Black Bean Slider, Meatball Slider, Chicken Banh Mi Sliders
Mac & Cheese Bar
Smoked Chopped Brisket, Pulled Pork, Shredded Chicken, Roasted Seasonal Mushrooms, Toppings
El Barrio
Nopal Salad, Pork Al Pastor, Steak, Chicken, Potato & Onion, Rice & Beans, Toppings
Signature Butchers Block
Roasted Pork Strip Loin
Herb Crusted Rib-Eye
Slow Roasted Brisket
Bone-In Rib Eye
Dessert Displays
Mini Tart Display
Passion fruit Tart, Apple Crumble Tart, Key Lime Tart, Caramel Tart, Chocolate Mousse Tart
Cheesecake Station
Turtle, Raspberry, Plain, Chocolate Chip
Pilsen Street Desserts
Churros with Chocolate Sauce, Key Lime Shooters, Cinnamon Apple Empanada with Creme Fraiche
Cake Station
Chef Selected Mini Cupcakes, Funfetti Truffles, Raspberry Cheesecake
S’mores Station
S’mores Small Plates, Assorted Chocolates, Graham Crackers, Torched Marshmallows
Sundae Station
Peanuts, Chocolate Syrup, Strawberry Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Blueberries, Strawberries, Cherries, Sprinkles, Whipped Cream
Chef’s Favorites
Key Lime Tart, Raspberry Cheesecake, Cinnamon Apple Empanada with Creme Fraiche, Mini Cupcakes
DINNER
Dinner Chef's Tables
Taste of Tuscany
Panzanella Bread Salad, Caprese, Herb Marinated Chicken Breast, Italian Rubbed Strip Loin, Eggplant & Goat Cheese, Rosemary Crushed Potatoes, Sautéed Squash, Warm Garlic Breadsticks & Focaccia, Mini Olive Oil Cakes, Tiramisu Squares
Elegant Dinner
Spinach Waldorf Salad, Caesar Salad, Herb-Roasted White Fish, Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Chicken Breast, Coriander Sautéed Green Beans, Five Spiced Baby Carrots, Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf, Cheesecake Bites, Assorted French Macaroons
Plated Salads
Baby Gem Ensalada
Baby Gem Lettuce, Spicy Ratatouille, Micro Cilantro, Tamarindo Lime Vinaigrette, Parmesan Crisp
Pear & Mixed Greens
Mixed Greens, Gorgonzola Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, Bosc Pear, Port Wine Vinaigrette
Classic Waldorf
Mixed Greens, Spinach, Green Apples, Raisins, Celery, Walnuts, Grapes
Romaine & Frisée
Baby Gems, Frisée, Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan, Parmesan Crisp, Citrus-Caesar Dressing
Caprese Salad
Heirloom Tomatoes, Burrata, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Maldon Sea Salt, Micro Basil
Kale & Arugula Salad
Baby Arugula, Kale, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese Crumbles, Pecans, Grape Tomatoes, Aged Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette
Fresh Berry & Arugula Salad
Fresh Mixed Berries, Baby Arugula, Pickled Red Onion, Shaved Manchego, Toasted Silvered Almonds, Honey Champagne Vinaigrette
Butternut Squash & Pepitas Salad
Mixed Greens, Butternut Squash Cubes, Grape Tomatoes, Pepitas, Feta Cheese, Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Cantaloupe & Arugula
Arugula, Frisée, Cantaloupe, Blueberries, Shredded Almonds, Mint, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Plated Dinners
Chicken Entrées
Herb Garden Chicken
Mustard Glazed Chicken
Mediterranean Chicken
Seafood Entrées
Oven Baked Herb Branzino Filet
Sweet Chili Glazed Halibut
Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Cod
Vegan Entrées
Seasonal Risotto
Vegan Grilled Steak
Vegetable Wellington
Beef Entrées
Pierless Braised Short Rib
Skirt Steak Churrasco
Seared Herb Crusted Filet
Flat Iron Steak
Duet Entrées
Pierless Braised Short Rib & Glazed Halibut
Seared Herb Crusted Filet & Shrimp
Ginger Citrus Chicken & Southwest Shrimp
Dessert
Chicago Style Cheesecake
Fresh Strawberries & Blueberries, Berry Compote, Chantilly Cream
Classic Flan
Caramelized Sauce
Coppa Al Limone
Sponge Cake soaked in Lemon Juice, Vanilla Cream, topped with Lemon Sauce & Pistachio
Goccia Tiramisu
Coffee Sponge Cake with Citrus and Cardamom topped with Milk Chocolate and Coffee Cream
Carrot Cake
Carrot Spiced Cake, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese Filling
Apple Crumble Tart
Salted Caramel, Cinnamon, Whipped Topping
Chocolate Caramel Crunch
Flourless Chocolate Cake filled with Crunchy Almond Bits topped with Caramel, Hazelnuts, and Whipped Topping
Crème Brûlée
Creamy Custard topped with Caramelized Sugar
Sips & Spirits
Dinner Wines
White Wines
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay
Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc
Proverb Chardonnay
Proverb Pinot Grigio
Proverb Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling Wine
Wycliff Brut Sparkling Rose
Wycliff Brut Sparkling Wine
La Marca Prosecco
Veuve Clicquet
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Red Wine
Josh Craftsman’s Collection Cabernet
Meiomi Pinot Noir
La Crema Pinot Noir
Wente Mt Diablo Highlands Red Blend
Wente Southern Hills Cabernet
Alamos Malbec
Conundrum Red Blend
Proverb Cabernet
Proverb Pinot Noir
Hosted Bars
Hosted Deluxe Bar
Spirits
New Amsterdam Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Bacardí Superior Rum, Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, Dewar’s White Label Whiskey, Jim Beam Bourbon
Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Beer
Bud Light, Budweiser, Anti-Hero India Pale Ale, Heineken, Modelo
Non-Alcoholic
Water, Soda
Hosted Platinum Bar
Spirits
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardí Superior Rum, Hornitos Plata Tequila, Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Johnnie Walker Black Scotch
Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Wycliff Brut
Beer
Bud Light, Budweiser, Anti-Hero India Pale Ale, Heineken, Modelo
Non-Alcoholic
Water, Soda
Hosted Beer & Wine Bar
Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Beer
Bud Light, Budweiser, Anti-Hero India Pale Ale, Heineken, Modelo
Non-Alcoholic
Water, Soda
Cash Bars
Cocktail
Wine
White Claw Seltzer
Imported/Craft Beer
Domestic Beer
Water
Soda