Venue Info & Policies
Welcome to Maravela’s Banquets & Catering. To ensure a smooth and stress-free event experience, please review the following venue guidelines and policies.
Tables Included
- Each event includes:
- Two to three entrance tables
- One to two tables for sweets
- One table for the DJ
- Additional tables are available for $10 each, including linens.
Set-Up and Clean-Up
Day Before the Event
- If no other event is scheduled, access may be available during regular business hours (up to 5:00 PM).
- Additional access beyond 5:00 PM is available at $95 per hour.
Day of the Event
- Clients may access the venue up to two hours prior to the scheduled event start time for setup.
Post-Event Clean-Up
- One hour is allotted after the event ends for cleanup of decorations and trash.
- Vendors must also complete breakdown and exit within this hour. If more time is typically required, they are expected to plan accordingly and begin packing up early.
Outside Décor and Desserts
- Clients are responsible for the setup, refilling, and removal of any outside decorations or sweets.
- Maravela’s staff will only handle items included within your selected package.
Ceremony Options
- Same Room with Chairs in Rows: $350 additional charge
- Separate Ceremony Room: $700 additional charge
- Same Room without Rows: No additional charge
Ceremony time is included in your rental:
- Evening events include six hours total
- Morning and afternoon events include four hours total
- Additional time may be purchased at $250 per hour
- All events must conclude by 12:00 AM with no exceptions.
Food Service Guidelines
Food service for all event types (buffet, plated, or family-style) is limited to one hour and thirty minutes. After this time, our kitchen will begin packing and cleaning up.
Buffet Service
- The buffet is available for a maximum of 90 minutes.
- Food may not be reheated or taken home per health department regulations.
- Please confirm your final guest count in advance to ensure adequate portions.
Plated or Family-Style Meals
- These meals also follow a 90-minute service window.
- Plated meals may be packed to-go if this is requested before the food service window ends.
Minimum Guest Requirements
- Saturday Evenings: Minimum of 150 guests or a total bill of at least $6,500
- Sundays: Minimum of 100 guests
- Weekdays: Minimum of 50 guests (no exceptions)
Events that do not meet the minimum guest requirements and do not reach the billing threshold cannot be accommodated.
Questions or Special Requests?
Our team is here to assist with planning and coordination every step of the way. If you have any questions about space, setup, timing, or custom requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Address: 4 Washington St., Ingleside, IL 60041
Email: marcater@maravelas.com
Phone: 847-587-6100
Business Hours:
Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: By Appointment Only
