Chicago is currently in Phase 4 of the coronavirus mitigation plan, which functionally limits Walden’s indoor social event capacity to about 150 guests. As this number is lower than our initially targeted guest count, we have had to alter our invite list. With the current phase & our revised list count, we will need proof of vaccinations to go over 50 guests and meet the City of Chicago’s guidelines. As we await the city’s next steps, Phase 5, we have no idea when it will occur, what to expect, and what will be required. In a time with so many unknowns, we are making the necessary decisions to control what we can and make our day as close to what we initially envisioned as we can.
Due to the City of Chicago's COVID capacity limits we have to maintain an attendance number much less than what we had initially envisioned & invited last year. Due to these limitations we have decided to not invite children (only our nephews will be in attendance) in order to help us stay within these guidelines.
Yes, Walden has a free gated parking lot.
We will have a shuttle provided for Aloft & Renaissance hotels running guests to the venue from 4-5PM. The shuttle will not be available post event.
Our appetizers and menu are a custom mix of Nigerian and American food. For dinner you can choose from three dishes: Beef short rib 'a la mexicana' with roast jalapeno & cheddar hominy Nigerian roasted chicken with jollof rice & fried plantains Coconut milk poached salmon with shiitake mushrooms & rice