COMPANY 251
EST. 2017
251 South River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

COMPANY 251
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Company 251 + MF & co. personally craft a luxury experience that celebrates life + the joy of entertaining.
The 1908 historic building that was originally the international harvester manufacturing co. has been transformed into a 21st century luxury event space.
The Lowdown
Type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityHistoric BuildingLoft / Warehouse Building
Views
CityscapeRiverSkylineStreet
Style
Elegant
Industrial
Minimalistic
Modern
Sophisticated
Best type of Celebrations
Product Launch
Charity Event
Corporate Event
Elopement
Holiday Party
Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception
Reunion
Social Event
Vow Renewal
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.

Venue Setting

COMPANY 251 IS A PRIVATE LUXURY VENUE SPACE CREATED BY MOVEABLE FEAST & CO.

The 1908 historic building that was originally the international harvester manufacturing co. has been transformed into a 21st century luxury event space.

COMPANY 251 is an event venue open to private events, concerts, productions, exhibition and corporate + private parties. The cultivated interior is carefully constructed with industrial elegance and original architectural elements. Boasting exposed brick walls, wood columns, marble bars, large windows + an industrial overhead door bringing lots of natural light to this 50,000 sq. ft. raw space.

Company 251 + MF & co. personally craft a luxury experience that celebrates life + the joy of entertaining.

Capacity

Seated
350
Buffet
N/A
Standing
750
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $100 to $200

Additional charges

10% FOOD + BEVERAGE TAX 
 

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2017
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor Venue Space Only
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
BYO Permitted – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
AMENITIES 
  • 20,000 SQ. FT. (2 FLOORS // 10,000 sq.ft EACH) of flexibile interior space 
    Manager on site 
    600 black cross back chairs for ceremony + reception use 
    Use of reception tables + bistro tables/chairs 
    Lounge furniture  
    Two grand marble bars 
    Private bridal suite featuring 12’ marble counter for entire bridal party to get ready together 
    Private groom suite featuring tv, whiskey bar + vintage games  
    Wifi 
    Coat check 
    Elevator use 
    Private parking lot available to bride + grooms immediate family or for handicap + elderly drivers. 
    Ample public parking 
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Other
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
Venue Features
The scene:
Featuring architectural + historical elements merging past with present + historic with modern making this an unparalleled backdrop for your event.
Design:
HISTORIC SPACE + MODERN LUXURY

The 50,000 square foot warehouse we now call, company 251 was founded by Cyrus McCormick, who invented the first commercially successful mechanical reaper + in 1851 co-founded the McCormick Reaper Works, which would merge with the Deering Harvester Company in 1906 to become the International Harvester Corporation. We have transformed this historic 1908 buidling into a modern space featuring exposed brick walls, wood columns, crystal + iron chandeliers, grand marble bars, large windows + an industrial overhead door bringing lots of natural light to this 20,000 sq. ft. raw space. Renovations include two private suites for the bride + groom, one suite includes a 12-foot-long marble counter, which is perfect for getting ready at our venue; the other room is the ideal groom’s suite that is furnished with a tv, vintage games + a whiskey bar.
Standout venue features:
MOVEABLE FEAST & COMPANY 251

Planning events can be complicated, that's why Company 251 is dedicated to being your comprehensive venue + catering experience. Partnering with our parent company, Moveable Feast, we're able to give you an artisanal food + drink program to match our luxurious space. Our single point of contact for these two big parts of your day will make planning simple + your vision complete.

THE PERFECT MENU

The Moveable Feast mission is to help our community celebrate life through thoughtful, wholesome, hand-made foods + the joy of entertaining. We'll work with you to create the perfect dining experience. The sky's the limit- You can even enjoy a tower of our brownies on your big day, made famous by Oprah's Favorite Things.

Extra perks:
Reception tables for 350
600 black cross back chairs
Cocktail tables
Restoration hardware lounge furniture
Event coordinator
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
MOVEABLE FEAST & Co. is a catering company that brings artisanal cooking from our kitchen to your table.

Our catering services bring the experience to you by transporting personalized meals to private events. We will craft your menu based on farmer's market availability to celebrate each season. We responsibly source our ingredients from local growers to create a seasonal menu. Every dish we prepare is made from scratch daily, using foods that nourish and support our community. MF & co. was made famous when featured on Oprahs favorite things show for our brownies. This set the path to cater many celebrity parties, including speaker of the house Paul Ryan, Governer Bruce Rauner, Jenny McCarthy + Donny Walhberg, and the Obama family.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Moveable Feast & co.
Moveable Feast is a neighborhood café and catering company that brings artisanal cooking from our kitchen to your table. We responsibly source our ingredients from local growers to create seasonal salads, sandwiches, meals to-go and fresh baked pastries. Every dish we prepare is made from scratch daily, using foods that nourish and support our community.
View: charming down town Wheaton
Max capacity: 40
Price range: 150-350 room rental price + food
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