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Banquet & Special Event Packages

Full line of catering and banquet options.

BANQUETS, EVENTS & PRIVATE DINING

PRIVATE DINING


SHOWCASING ONE OF CHICAGO'S MOST BEAUTIFUL COPPER TOP BARS.  THE ILLUMINATED BACK BAR DISPLAYS SOME OF THE REGIONS BEST WHISKEYS, BOURBONS AND SCOTCHES.  BOURBON BAR & BIG IRON HORSE’S PRIVATE DINING SPACE SETS THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR ANY OCCASION.
Big Iron Horse welcomes groups as intimate as 2 or as large as 100 for private dinners, wedding rehearsals, birthdays, anniversaries, social events and corporate gatherings.

Featuring customizable menus, interactive cooking classes and demonstrations, such as smoking demonstrations, whiskey, bourbon or scotch tastings may be added on to any experience.  Chef - Founder Scott Hansen will create a menu and experience to wow all guests. 


Cuisine and Libations by Big Iron Horse Barbecue.

Barrington Comes Alive Every Friday Night

Every Friday Evening "Big Iron Horse Barbecue & Bourbon Bar" presents top talent from throughout the greater Mid-West and Chicago area.

"WE HAD AN AMAZING EVENING!"

Lisa, Anna, Tina, and Dina.  "Girls night out started with these awesome fish tacos and chips & salsa and turned into a crazy night to remember.  Thank you!"

Book the Entire Venue for Your Event or Celebration

Book the entire venue for your business or special occasion on a Monday or Tuesday and receive a food credit of $100.  Offer not valid December 31.

Come see what all the talk is about!

Find out what Quintessential Barrington is saying: READ HERE

Private Dining - Banquet Selections

HORS D’OEUVRES AND APPETIZERS

Seasoned and designed to accompany most entrée choices. Priced per person for 2 hours. Minimum of 35 guests.

Smoked Spinach & Artichoke Dip

4.95

Imported artichoke hearts cold smoked to perfection.  Folded together with sautéed baby spinach, garlic and a four premium cheese blend.  Served with crispy crostini bread slices and crackers.

Burt Ends with a Sweet Dr. Pepper Glaze

7.95

Tender pieces of beef brisket slow smoked and caramelized into "meat candy".  Smothered with a Dr. Pepper glaze.

Char Grilled Pork "Wings"

7.95

Slow smoked and char grilled crispy.  Spun with your choice of hickory or chipotle maple BBQ sauces, honey pineapple teriyaki, Caribbean jerk, or Jack Daniel's sauces.

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Shrimp

8.5

Slow smoked and butterflied shrimp wrapped with open flame grilled peppercorn bacon.  Skewered and served with a sweet and spicy Caribbean sauce and grilled pineapple.

Lobster Sliders

7.5

Served on a toasted brioche slider bun with a hint of lemon and fresh dill.

BBQ Caribbean Cannonballs

3.5

Hickory smoked meatballs served with chipotle maple barbecue sauce and diced pineapple.

Goat Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms

5.5

Fresh goat cheese stuffed in cremini mushrooms with a hint of fresh rosemary and toasted Japanese bread crumbs.

Apple wood Smoked Chicken Wings

6.5

Slow smoked and char grilled crispy.

Italian Bruschetta

4.5

Garlic and olive oil rubbed crostini served with diced Roma plum tomatoes, fresh garlic, Romano cheese and a hint of fresh basil.

Caesar Salad Spears

5.5

Spears of Belgian endive stuffed with seasoned mini croutons and pecorino Romano cheese.

Garden Veggie Tray

3.5

Seasonal fresh veggies colorfully arranged around a bowl of buttermilk ranch dressing. 

Meat and Cheese Board

5.5

Our Chef's selection of smoked and cured meats, domestic and imported cheeses served with crispy crackers.

Chips & Salsa

2

Smoky fire roasted tomato salsa crispy white corn tortilla chips.  Add tomatillo lime salsa and guacamole for 1.5 per guest.

Smoked Deviled Eggs

2

Smoked with hickory and served chilled with pieces of peppered bacon and fresh chive.

PB & J Baby Back Ribs

6.5

Baby back rib sections slow smoked, lightly charred and slathered with a raspberry apple glaze.  Served with a peanut butter dipping sauce.


FRESH GARDEN SALADS

Crisp hearts of romaine and shaved organic spring mix. Priced per person for 2 hours. Minimum of 35 guests.

Granny's Apple Salad

3.5

Granny Smith apples, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, crispy tortilla strips, freshly sliced strawberries and cilantro ginger lime vinaigrette.

Spicy Smokehouse Salad

3

Cuban black bean - sweet corn salsa, crispy tortilla strips, fresh jalapeno, cucumber, grilled peppercorn bacon, barbecued chicken breast with a garnish of chipotle maple barbecue sauce and fresh cilantro.

Blackened Chicken Caesar

2.5

Tossed with a blend of four cheeses, crispy croutons, a hint of red onion and a splash of fresh lemon.

California Chopped Cob Salad

3.5

Smoked chicken breast, peppercorn bacon, grilled asparagus, tomato, onion, hard boiled egg, and fresh avocado.


STARCHES, VEGETABLES & SIDES

Priced per person for 2 hours. Minimum of 35 guests.

Oven Roasted Fingerling/Heirloom Potatoes

4.5

A colorful display of oven roasted Vesuvio Style potatoes with olive oil, fresh garlic, oregano, and rosemary.

Blackened French Green Beans

4.5

Steamed and blackened to perfection in a seasoned iron skillet.

Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts

5.5

Oven roasted to perfection and served with walnuts, peppercorn bacon, balsamic glaze and a hint of rosemary and lemon.

Au Gratin Potatoes

3.5

Dressed up with shaved cheddar cheese.

Cilantro Jasmine Rice

3

This Jasmine Thai rice is served with Cuban black beans and a hint of lime and cilantro garnish.

Big Iron Baked Beans

2.5

Smoky baked beans seasoned with Black Strap Molasses, hickory, and brown sugar.

Cole Slaw

2.5

Creamy and crispy.  Seasoned to perfection.

Super Sweet Corn

3

Served on the cob with sea salt and butter or Mexican style with chipotle mayo.

Drunken Cauliflower & Heirloom Carrots

4.5

Beer boiled florets of cauliflower that have been oven baked with a special blend of earthy seasonings.  Served with sweet heirloom carrots.

Baked Cavatappi

3.5

Cork-screw pasta oven baked with four cheeses and a tomato marinara.

Sweet Cornbread Muffins

15

Slightly sweet and fluffy. Sold by the dozen.

Mac-N-Cheese

4.5

Cavatappi pasta oven baked with a smoked gouda and Havarti cheese blend.

Pretzel Bread Dinner Rolls

9

by the dozen

Texas Hot Links

2

Spicy Texas hot link smoked and open flame grilled.

Sesame-Peanut Noodle Salad

2.5

Asian egg noodles tossed with a mixture of sesame seeds, peanut butter, ginger, honey, and roasted lemon.

Stuffed Potatoes

3.5

Stuffed with cheddar, horseradish and crispy peppered bacon.  May also be prepared "Tex-Mex" style with chorizo and roasted poblano peppers or "Vegetarian" style with crumpled blue cheese and sour cream.


ENTREES

Each entree' is served with the appropriate side of sauce were applicable. Priced per person for 1.5 hours. Minimum of 35 guests.

Smokey Chipotle Brisket

16.5

Chipotle rubbed then 12 hour smoked tender.

Pulled Pork

12

Smoked and hand pulled.  A hint of cayenne is added for a signature kick.

Baby Back Rib Sections

18

Lava rock grill charred and served with your choice of chipotle maple or hickory barbecue sauce.

Smoked Chicken Breast

12

Smoked 6 oz. boneless chicken breast slathered with your choice of barbecue sauce.  

Jamaican Jerk Smoked Chicken

15

Slow smoked boneless Jamaican jerk chicken breast with hints of cinnamon, allspice, and ginger.

Grilled Vegetable Lasagna

16.5

Open flame grilled yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, and portabella mushroom baked with a fresh marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and Romano cheeses.

Chicken & Waffles

14.5

Crispy chicken breast served atop light flaky Bavarian style waffle.  Served with a chipotle bourbon maple dipping sauce.

Chicken Empanadas

12.5

Chicken filled pastries oven baked and served warm and toasty.

Green Chile Enchiladas

12

Charred poblano peppers, sweet corn, and Cuban black beans wrapped in  corn tortillas then oven baked in a fresh tomatillo salsa.  Smoked chicken, brisket, or pork may be added for an additional charge.

St. Louis Style Spare Ribs

18

Dry rubbed and slow smoked and served tender. 

Smoked New Zealand Green Lip Mussels

16.5

Smoked with American Oak wood,  these New Zealand green lip mussels served in beer, shallots and garlic.

Smoked Chicken Cavatappi

12.5

Smoked chicken breast tossed in a light creamy garlic alfredo sauce with sweet peas.  Topped with a smoky peppered bacon.

Root Beer-Bourbon Spare Ribs

18

St. Luis style spare ribs smoked with a brown sugar-chili powder rub.  Slathered and served with a Root Beer-Bourbon glaze.


Desserts

Priced per person. Minimum of 35 guests.

New York Cheesecake

4

Severed with raspberry or strawberry sauce on the side.

Peanut Butter Cheesecake

5

Served with chocolate sauce.

Chocolate Cake

3.5

 Served with whipped cream.

Super Sticky Cinnamon Rolls

4

Sweet and "Cinnamony" - Served warm.

Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Prices do not include taxes or gratuity. Additional charges apply for individualy plated and family style service.

Cash / Hosted & Open Bar Options

Open Bar Options

Cash Bar

All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available.  A minimum sale of $350 is required or a $50 charge may apply per extra bartender.  If the entire room is booked, there will be no minimum bar tab.

Hosted Bar

Open bar tab for your guest's convenience.  The total tab will be added to your bill at the end of your party. This may be combined with either the Cash Bar or any of the Open Bar packages.  A minimum sale of $350 is required or a $50 charge may apply per extra bartender.  If the entire room is booked, there will be no minimum bar tab

Open Bar

Any of the Open Bar packages will allow your guests to enjoy of the selections as they like for the set amount of time.  Any drink options other than those selected by the host may be purchased by the guest separately. Prices reflect a per person rate.

Soft Drinks Only

3.5

Bottomless soft drinks for your guests. Priced per guest.  All Open Bar selections include soft drinks.

House Wine By The Bottle

17

When purchasing a case.  Mixing and matching are available.  See the Event Sales Manager for current varietals.


Beer & Wine

A selection of domestic, select craft, and house wines.

First 2 Hours

25.5

per guest

3 Hours

32.5

per guest

Additional hour

+6.75

per guest


Silver Package

A selection of domestic draft beer, select craft and imported bottled beers, house wines house/well distilled liquors and cordials. For a current list, see our Event Sales Manager.

First 2 hours

28.5

per guest

3 Hours

35.5

per guest

Additional hour

+6.75

per guest


Gold Package

Gold package includes all silver package selections plus premium draft beers, local and craft beer selections. Number of selections per category are listed next to each liquor. If your would like to have additional options for your guests, an up-charge of $1 per guest will be added per choice. First 2 Hours = $30.5 - 3 hours = $38.5 - Additional Hour + $8

Vodka

(2)

Absolute, Crop, Crop Cucumber, Smirnoff Flavors

Tequila

(2)

Jose Cuervo Gold, Hornitos Tequila.

Bourbon

(4)

Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Heritage Brown Sugar, Jesse James, Jim Beam, Knob Creek Smoked Maple, Old Forester 100 Proof Signature, Redemption, Weller 12 Year, Weller Reserve.

Irish Whiskey

(2)

Jameson's, Paddy's Old Irish, Power's Irish Gold, Tullamore Dew.

Gin

(2)

Blue Coat, Tanqueray

Rum

(2)

Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Malibu, Mount Gay.

Whiskey

(4)

Basil Hayden's, Canadian Club 1858, Crown Royal, Fireball Cinnamon, Gentlemen Jack, Old Camp Spicy Peach Pecan, Pendleton Canadian, Redwood Empire Rye, Redwood Empire Blend, Rout 12 Rye, Savage & Cooke Lip Service Rye,  Screwball Peanut Butter, Southern Comfort, Jack Daniel's Honey.

Scotch

(1)

Dewar's White Label. Johnnie Walker Red.


Platinum Package

Gold package includes all silver package selections plus premium craft beer selections and all current wine varietals offered by the glass. Number of selections per category are listed next to each liquor. If your would like to have additional options for your guests, an up-charge of $2 per guest will be added per choice. First 2 Hours = $38.5 - 3 Hours = $48.5 - Additional Hour + $10

Vodka

(3)

Grey Goose, Kettle One, Tito's, Hanger One Rose.

Tequila

(3)

Avion Reposasdo, Casamigos, Codigo 1530 Blanco, Jose Cuervo Blue Agave Silver, Patron Silver.

Bourbon

(7)

1792 Small Batch, Angel's Envy, Breckenridge, Bulleit, Bulleit Rye, Copper Fiddle, Eagle Rare Single Barrel 10 yr, Knob Creek, Makers Mark, Makers 46, Mitcher's Small Batch, Smooth Amber Bourbon Contradiction 92.

Irish Whiskey

(3)

Glendalough Double Barrel, Glenfiddich 12 yr, Jameson's Irish Caskmate Stout 80,  The Quiet Man, Writer's Tears, Teeling Small Batch.

"Champagne" Toast

(1)

One Glass of House Champagne, Prosecco or Sparkling Wine per guest.

Gin

(3)

Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick's, The Botonist

Rum

(2)

Sailor Jerry

Whiskey

(7)

Basil Hayden's Dark Rye, Jack Daniel's, Koval 4 Grains, Red Eye Rye Coffee, Route 12 Rye, Sazerac Rye 6 yr, Smooth Amber Old Scout, Suntory Toki (Japanese), Templeton Rye 6 yr.

Scotch

(3)

Chivas Regal 12 yr, Chivas Regal 18 yr, Glenfiddich 12 yr, Glenlivet Small Batch 12 yr, Glenlivet Small Batch Founder's Reserve, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Lagavulin 8 yr, Monkey Shoulder.

Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Prices do not include taxes or gratuity.

Private Party General Information

50+ craft beer selections.

Guaranteed Guest Count

Guest count must be confirmed 5 business days before the day of the event. If confirmation is not made, the original number of guests specified on the original proposal will be used. If the actual guest count is more than the original planned, the difference will be added.

Menu Selections

Menu selections must be confirmed no later than 10 business day prior to the date of the event. If selections are not confirmed, our Event Sales Manager will select items based on our most popular items.

Taxes and Gratuities

Taxes will be added on the day of the event. Gratuities will be added and may be adjusted according to your overall experience and satisfaction. All tax-exempt event organizations must have their tax-exempt status verified 5 business days before the event. 

Main Venue Room Rate Minimums

Room rates include the entire room exclusively for your party/event/gathering. The minimum represents the amount of food and beverage spent to secure the venue privately. Lunchtime room rates are for 3 hours of rental time plus and additional 30 minutes for set-up. Dinner room rates include 5 hours of rental time and an additional 1 hour of set-up. Taxes, rentals and gratuities are not included.


Mondays =       Lunch – 1,500 / Dinner - 2,500

Tuesdays =       Lunch – 1,500 / Dinner - 3,500

Wednesdays = Lunch – 1,500 / Dinner - 3,500

Thursdays =     Lunch – 1,750 / Dinner - 3,750

Friday =            Lunch – 1,750 / Dinner - 5,750

Saturday =       Lunch – 1,750 / Dinner - 5,750

Sunday =          Lunch – 1,750 / Dinner - 3,500

Semi-Private Space is Available

This is best for groups of 15 - 35. Please see our Special Events Manager for more information and pricing. 

Upper Level Private Room

Private rooms are available for groups of 2 to 28 people.  Ask your Event Coordinator for room rates and availability.

Deposits and Payments

In order to guarantee the room for your event, a contract must be signed by both parties and an agreed deposit must be paid. To hold a room a deposit of $100 - $500 may be required. This deposit is non-refundable. The deposit will be deducted from the final payment when it is due. Payment in full is to be made before 1 hour before the event begins. Cash or credit are accepted. No personal or business checks.

Outside Food and Beverage

It is the policy of Big Iron Horse Barbecue and Iron Horse Bourbon Bar to prohibit any food or beverage prepared outside of Big Iron Horse from being served on the premises. In certain circumstances exceptions may be made. These exceptions must be approved by management before the final contract is signed. 

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